Samsung SV-656I, SV-456I, SV-256I, SV-252I User Manual
VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-656I
SV-456I
SV-256I
SV-252I
Instruction Manual
PAL
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Contents
◆ FOREWORD
■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5
◆ VCR OVERVIEWS
■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6
■ Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 7
■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8
■ Display Indicator............................................................................................ 9
■ Accessories................................................................................................... 9
◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 10
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 11
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 11
■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 12
■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13
■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 14
◆ SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 15
■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 15
■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 16
■ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 16
■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 17
■ Selecting the RF OUT sound Mode............................................................... 17
■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 18
■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 19
■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 20
■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 21
◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 22
■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 22
■ NICAM (SV-656I Only).................................................................................. 23
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 24
■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 24
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 25
■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 26
■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 27
■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 27
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About this manual
Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and
using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full
advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-656I, SV-456I, SV-256I and
SV-252I.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-656I): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-656I.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SV-656I SV-456I SV256I SV-252I
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
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Changing recording speed (SP/LP)
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Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable
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Dual VCR/TV remote Control
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Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette
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Hi-Fi & A2/NICAM
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The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
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5°C
40°C
10% 75%
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Safety Instructions
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
Contents (cont.)
◆ PLAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 28
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-256I/SV-252I Only) ............. 28
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 28
■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 29
■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-256I/SV-252I Only)........................................ 29
■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 30
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-656I Only)......................................... 31
■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-456I/SV-256I/SV-252I Only)................ 31
◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion (SV-656I/SV-456I Only) ......................... 32
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 32
■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 33
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 33
■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 34
■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 34
■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 35
◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable.................................................... 36
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 37
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 37
■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-656I Only).............................. 38
◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-656I/SV-456I Only)......... 39
■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 40
■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 41
◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 42
■ TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 43
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NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
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Option
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Front View of the VCR
PLAY
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
II
II
REC
PROG
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
II P/S
STOP
REW
F.F
PLAY
EJECT
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
STOP
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS
RECORD
BUTTON
(SV-656I)
(SV-456I)
(SV-256I)
(SV-252I)
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET
LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
SHARPNESS
BUTTONS
TRACKING
BUTTONS
INPUT
SELECTION
BUTTON
RECORDING
SPEED
SELECTION BUTTON
Rear View of the VCR
(SV-456I/SV-256I/SV-252I)
(SV-656I)
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
AUDIO OUTPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
AUDIO L, R OUTPUT
SOCKETS
AUDIO L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
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REC
CHANNEL
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STANDBY/ON
STOP I I P/S
PLAY
REW
F.F
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BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
FF
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
CHANNEL
SELECTION BUTTONS
PLAY
BUTTON
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STANDBY/ON
PROG
STOP
REC I I P/S
REW
PLAY
F.F
LINE IN 2
VIDEO AUDIO
EJECT
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
FF
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
LINE IN 2 VIDEO, AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
PLAY
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
PROGRAM SELECTION
BUTTONS
RECORD
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
(SV-656I/SV-456I)
(SV-256I/SV-252I)
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Infrared Remote Control
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
Display Indicator
1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 PLAY indicator
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 REC indicator
6 STEREO indicator
VIDEO STEREO
STEREO
5 6
1 2 3 4 5
12 3 4
(SV-656I)
(SV-456I/SV-256I/SV-252I)
OK
VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
TV VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISP./
SELECT
-/--
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
★
(SV-656I ONLY)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
★
(SV-456I ONLY)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
★
(SV-656I ONLY)
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
STANDBY/ON EJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
TRK PROG
OK
REPEAT
DISPLAY
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
To receive television programmes a signal must be received from
one of the following sources:
◆ An outdoor aerial
◆ An indoor aerial
◆ A cable television network
◆ A satellite receiver
☛ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off
before connecting the cables.
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on the
rear of your VCR.
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
can also connect your VCR to the television via the RCA cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
TV
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the
television. You thus:
◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable
supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.
◆ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off
before connecting the cables.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear
of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆ Types of connectors available on your systems
◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
(camcorder for example)
Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Television
◆ Other VCR
Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television
output ◆ Other VCR
◆ Audio system
OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial
coaxial ◆ Cable television network
◆ Satellite receiver
LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system
◆ Camcorder
★
(SV-456I only)
★
(SV-656I only)
☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are
switched off
.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
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VIDEO AUDIO
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
R L
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
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2
TV
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
3
Aerial
SV-656I
SV-SV-456I/SV-256I/SV-252I
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
Aerial
RF
coaxial
cable
TV
2
TV
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT
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Plug & Auto Set Up
Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the
mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result
: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the
"or❷
buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result
: A message appears.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
TV
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
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Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways.
The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the front of the VCR are used
for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
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LINE IN 2
VIDEO AUDIO
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
SV-656I
SV-456I/SV-256I/SV-252I
➢
◆
Auto preset can be performed by pressing (STOP) on the
VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape
inserted.
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
(SV-456I Only)
VIDEO AUDIO
R L
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT
CLOCK
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