Samsung SV-465GX User Manual

Instruction Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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VIDEOREKORDÉR

SV-665GX SV-461GX SV-661GX SV-265GX SV-465GX SV-261GX

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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 V

IDEO 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 SCART Cable ............................ 11

■ Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts............................ 12

■ Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. 12

■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13

■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 13

◆ SETTING

UP YOUR

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 14

■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 14

■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 14

■ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 14

■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 15

■ Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)............................................. 15

■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 15

■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 16

■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 16

■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 16

■ Switching between the TV and VCR Modes.................................................. 17

◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 17

■ Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/

SV-461GX).................................................................................................... 17

■ NICAM (SV-665GX/SV-661GX).................................................................... 17

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 18

■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 18

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 18

■ Using the ShowView Feature (SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX)..................... 19

■ Modifying ShowView Programming (SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX)...... 19

■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 20

■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 20

■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 20

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-665GX, SV-661GX, SV-465GX, SV-461GX, SV-265GX and SV-261GX.

Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

Features Chart

- ★(SV-665GX): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-665GX.

- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to

one model.

Feature

SV-665GX SV-661GX SV-465GX SV-461GX SV-265GX SV-261GX

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

●●●●●●

Format 16:9

●●●●●●

Changing recording speed (SP/LP)

●●●●

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled

●●●●●●

PAY TV broadcasts SHOWVIEW recording

●●●

VPS (Video Programme System) /

●●

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable

●●

A2/NICAM

●●

Dual VCR/TV remote Control

●

Hi-Fi

●●

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.

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.)

☛

➢

NoteImportantHold downPress/push

Symbols

= Step number

★

Option

◆ PLAYING B

ACK

■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 21

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX/

SV-265GX/SV-261GX) ................................................................................. 21

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 21

■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 21

■

Intelligent Picture Control (SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX)

.. 21

■ Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ...................................................................... 22

■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 22

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-665GX/SV-661GX)........................... 22

■

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX)

.. 22

◆ SEARCHING FOR A

SEQUENCE

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 23

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 23

■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 23

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 23

■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 24

■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 24

◆ EASY OPERATION

■ ShowView EXTEND (SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX)............................. 24

■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 24

◆ ADVANCED R

ECORDING FEATURES

■

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-665GX/SV-661GX)

.................... 25

■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 25

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 25

◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS

■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-665GX)........................... 26

■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 27

■ ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 27

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 27

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 28

■ TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)..................................................... 29

10% 75%

5°C

40°C

Front View of the VCR

Rear View of the VCR

AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21)

SOCKET

AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX ONLY)

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

PLAY BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL

BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

F.F BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

REW

BUTTON

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

STOP

BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

PLAY BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL

BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

F.F BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

REW BUTTON

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

AUX VIDEO INPUT SOCKET

AUX AUDIO L, R INPUT SOCKETS

AUX VIDEO INPUT SOCKET

AUX AUDIO L, R INPUT SOCKETS

(SV-465GX/ (SV-665GX)

SV-265GX)

(SV-461GX/ (SV-661GX)

SV-261GX)

REC STOP

PROG

II P/S

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

REW

F.F

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

PROG

REC STOP PLAY

REW

F.F

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

OUT/SORTIE

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

AUDIO

L/G

Display Indicator

Accessories

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.

STANDBY/ON

EJECT

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

A.TRK IPC

INPUT

REPEAT

TRK PROG

AUDIO

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROL

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

Infrared Remote Control

EJECT BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX ★(SV-661GX)

SELECTION / 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/SHOWVIEW★(SV-465GX/SV-265GX) BUTTON

TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

(SV-665GX)

(SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX/

SV-265GX/SV-261GX)

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX 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/SHOWVIEW BUTTON

TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

TRACKING BUTTONS

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON ★(SV-661GX)

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON

★

(SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX)

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

★

(SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX ONLY)

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

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

5 6 7

12 3 4

1 Cassette loaded indicator 2 PLAY indicator 3 Multi-function display 4 Timer indicator 5 VCR indicator 6 STEREO indicator

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX ONLY)

7 Rec indicator

VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

-/--

SELECT

TV VCR INPUT

REPEAT

AUDIO

VOL PROG/TRK

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

STANDBY/ON EJECT

SHUTTLE

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

A.TRK IPC INPUT

AUDIO

TRK PROG

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

DISP./

SLOW

V-LOCK

REPEAT

DISPLAY

VIDEO STEREO

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 SCART cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of connection.

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART 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. You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system. Example

: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a

programme or recording via your VCR.

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX only)

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section. 2 Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR.

3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television. 4 Plug the RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX only)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

SCART Cable

Aerial

RF coaxial cable

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

AV1 Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Television

◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

AV2 Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Decoder for scrambled Pay TV

broadcasts Example

: CANAL+.

◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

coaxial

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

◆ Satellite receiver

AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

★

(SV-665GX) ◆ Camcorder

◆ Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

★

(SV-661GX)

Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX 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.

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

VIDEO L AUDIO R

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

OUT/SORTIE

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

OUT/SORTIE

R/D

AUDIO

L/G

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 button. 6 Press the

or❷

buttons to select your country.

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX only)

☛ The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset

preference list corresponding to the country that you have selected.

7 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.

8 The current time and date are displayed automatically.

Check the date and time.

if it is :

◆

Correct, Press MENU button twice to exit the menu.

◆

incorrect, see page 14.

➢ Auto preset can be performed by pressing

■

(STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

WED

12:00 1/JAN/2003

➛❿

❷

END:MENU

Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment

You can connect your VCR to the Satellite receiver or other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.

1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

When the satellite receiver or other equipment is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must first be set to EXT.

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

socket on the rear of the

VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT button for the AV2 input sources.

2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

Antenne

Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts

This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts. Example

: CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.

You can:

◆ Record a scrambled programme while watching another channel

◆ Record another channel while watching a scrambled programme

☛ When the DECODER is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must be set to DEC.

1 Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on page 11. 2 Plug the SCART cable with the decoder into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR.

3 Plug the other end into the decoder.

SCART Cable

DECODER

Aerial

Aerial Connector

Tuning Your Television for the VCR

1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on

the front of the VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote control.

3 Select a programme position on the television to

be reserved for use with your VCR.

4 Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that

the VCR starts reading the cassette; if not, press

❿

button

5 Start a scan on your television or set the

television to UHF channel 36.

6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and

sound are obtained clearly.

You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not

using a Scart cable

➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the

audio/video mode (AV).

7 If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there

is interference from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting of the VCR output channel (see Setting the VCR Output Channel on page 15 and Problems and Solutions on page 30p).

8 When the picture and sound are perfectly clear,

store this channel at the desired programme position on the television.

Result

That programme is now reserved for use with your VCR.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

OUT/SORTIE

R/D AUDIO L/G

CLOCK

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

OUT/SORTIE

R/D

AUDIO

L/G

Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)

Setting the VCR Output Channel

Your VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

VCR OUTPUT CH option is selected.

5 Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by

pressing the

➛

or ❿buttons.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Then tune your television again (see page 13).

Presetting the Stations Automatically

☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you

have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13).

Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.

You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done:

◆Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)

◆Automatically

◆Manually (see page 16)

You can store up to 80 stations.

➢ To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled

TV station, the decoder must be activated after the scan (see pages 16).

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding



or ❷buttons, until the

AUTO SET UP option is selected. And then press

the

❿

button to select this option.

5 Press the

or❷

buttons to select your country.

☛ The VCR searches for the stations according

to a preset preference list corresponding to the country that you have selected.

6 Press OK to start the auto scanning.

Result

: ◆ The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes

on the television screen.

◆ The first frequency band is scanned and

the first station found is displayed and stored.

◆

The VCR then searches for the second station and so on.

◆ When the automatic scanning procedure

has finished, the VCR switches automatically to programme 1.

➢ The number of stations automatically stored

by the VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.

7 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end,

press the MENU button three times to exit the menu.

➢ ◆ Once the auto scanning procedure has

finished, some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required (see page 16).

Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

Setting the Date and Time

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:

◆ Purchase the video cassette recorder

◆ Find that the remote control is no longer

working correctly

1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release

the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.

2 Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care

to respect the polarities:

◆ + on the battery with + on the remote control

◆ – on the battery with – on the remote control

3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the

remote control and pushing it back into place.

➢ Do not mix different battery types

(manganese and alkaline for example).

Your VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:

◆ Automatically stop programme recording

◆ Preset your VCR to record a programme

automatically

You must set the date and time when:

◆ You purchase the video cassette recorder

☛ ◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you

change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

CLOCK SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

4 Press

➛or❿

to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. Result

: The option selected flashes.

5 Press the

or❷

buttons to increase or decrease

the value. Result

: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢ You can hold the

or❷

buttons down to

scroll more quickly through the values.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Choosing Your Language

You can change the language in which information is displayed on the screen.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

LANGUAGE SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

4 Select the required language by pressing the

or❷

buttons.

5 Press OK to store the language selected. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Result

: From now on, all the on-screen

information will be displayed in the language selected.

You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your VCR.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

TV SYSTEM option is selected.

Press the ❿button to select G or K.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television.

You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and Showview function

★

(SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX only), which

cannot be hidden).

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The

USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

OSD option is selected.

5 To... Press

➛or❿

, until...

Display on-screen ON is displayed. information

Hide on-screen OFF is displayed. information

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

NICAM ★(SV-665GX/ SV-661GX Only)

Selecting the Cassette Type

Switching between the TV and VCR Modes

The TV/VCR button allows you to record one channel with the VCR while you watch another channel on the TV.

When the VCR Your television... indicator is...

The television receives the picture from the VCR and you can select channels with the PROG/TRK (or ❷) / PROG (



or ❷)

buttons on the VCR or

the remote control.

Off (or the VCR The television receives the is turned off) picture from your home aerial or

cable television system as it did before you connected the VCR. You can then use the

programme (or ❷) buttons on your television to select the channels.

To switch the VCR indicator on and off, simply press the TV/VCR button.

Selecting the Recording Speed

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX/

SV-465GX/SV -461GX Only)

You can record a cassette at two different speeds:

◆ SP (Standard Play)

◆ LP (Long Play)

In Long Play modes:

◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long

◆ The recording is of a slightly lower

quality

To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button

on the remote control, until...

In standard play mode SP is displayed. In long play mode

LP is displayed.

ype Recording Time (in SP) E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours E-260 260 mins. or

4 hours and 20 mins.

E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours

Clearing a Preset Station

Presetting the Stations Manually

☛ You do not need to preset the stations

manually if you have already set them automatically.

➢ To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled

TV station, the decoder must be switched on.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding



or ❷buttons, until the

MANUAL SET UP option is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button to select MANUAL SET UP option.

Result

: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6 Press the



or ❷buttons to select a programme

number as required.

7 Press the

❿

button to preset the station.

Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.

8 Press the

➛

or ❿buttons to start scanning.

Result

: The frequency band is scanned and the first

station found is displayed. If you know the number of the channel you want, press the numeric buttons on the remote control for example, for channel E21, first press “0” and then press “2”, “1” (see page 29).

9 Press the

❷

button, until the DECODER is selected.

10 Press the

❿

button to activate or deactivate use of

the decoder for the TV station, if necessary.

11 Press the



or ❷buttons until the NAME is selected.

12 To change the programme’s name, press the

❿

button.

Result

: The first letter of the name flashes.

13 To... Then...

Select a character Press the or ❷button until in the name

the required character is displayed (letters, numbers or “-” character).

Move to the next or Press the ❿or ➛buttons previous character respectively.

14 If you... Then...

Wish to store the ◆

Press the corresponding



station displayed or ❷buttons, until the MFT

is selected.

◆ Press the

➛or❿

buttons to

adjust the picture, if necessary.

◆

Press OK to store the station .

Do not

wish to

◆

Press the corresponding



store the station or ❷buttons, until the CH displayed is selected.

◆ Press the

➛or❿

buttons to go on scanning the frequency band and display the next station

◆ Go back to the beginning of

Step

15 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all

the required stations have been stored.

On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the menu.

Changing the Preset Station T able

You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences programme number assigned to the station.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding



or ❷buttons, until the

MANUAL SET UP option is selected.

Result

: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

5 Press the corresponding



or ❷buttons, until the

required preset TV programme is selected. Result: The selected station is displayed at the same

time on the television screen.

6 To change the programme number assigned to a

station press the OK button on the remote control. (For example, To move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3)

7 Press the



or ❷buttons to select required position.

And then press OK again to swap the position.

8 You can modify this station by repeating the same

procedure from Step

5 onwards.

9 On completion, press the MENU button three times

to exit the menu.

If you have stored a TV station:

◆ That you do not require

◆ At the wrong programme position

you can cancel it.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding



or ❷buttons, until the

MANUAL SET UP option is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button to select this option.

Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6 Press the corresponding



or ❷buttons, until the

required preset TV station (PR) is selected.

7 Press the CLR/RST button. 8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards

until all the required stations have been cleared.

9 On completion, press the MENU button three times

to exit the menu.

If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option. 4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

TAPE SELECT option is selected.

5 Press the

➛

or ❿buttons as many times as required, until the correct cassette length is displayed.

E180 E240 E 300 E260

6 Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Please refer to page 22.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

NICAM option is selected.

5 To... Press

➛or❿

, until...

Mono mode OFF is displayed.

OFF: Only set at this position to

record the standard mono sound during a NICAM broadcast if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions.

NICAM mode ON is displayed.

ON: Normally set at this position.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Using the ShowView Feature ★(SV-665GX/ SV-465GX/SV -265GX Only)

Modifying ShowView Programming

★

(SV-665GX/SV -465GX/SV -265GX Only)

Before presetting your VCR:

◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR

◆ Check that the date and time are correct

◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is

to be recorded (safety tab intact)

Up to six programmes can be preset.

1 Press the TIMER button.

Result

: The TIMER METHOD is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

SHOWVIEW option is selected.

3 Press the

❿

button to select SHOWVIEW.

Result: A message is displayed to allow you to

enter the ShowView code.

☛ If all six programmes have been set, the

message

TIMER IS FULL is displayed.

Refer to page 20 if you wish to cancel a preset recording.

4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the code

opposite the programme that you wish to record in your television magazine.

➢ If you wish to correct the ShowView code that

you are entering:

◆ Press the

➛

button until the digit to be

corrected is cleared

◆ Enter the correct digit

5 Press the MENU button.

Result

The information concerning the programme

is displayed.

☛ When using the ShowView function for the first

time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter

the station number manually by pressing the



or ❷buttons. Refer to the following page if:

◆ The programme number or times flash

◆ You wish to modify the programme

If the programme and times are correct, press the MENU button.

7 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)

button to activate the timer. Result

: The Record indicator ( ) is displayed.

☛If no cassette has been inserted when you press

VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) the Record indicator ( ) flashes. If the safety tab on the

cassette has been broken, the cassette is ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette.

8 Refer to page 20 if you wish to:

◆ Check that your VCR has been programmed

correctly

◆ Cancel a preset recording

☛ The numbers next to each TV programme

listing are ShowView code numbers, which allow you to programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote control. Tap in the ShowView code for the programme you wish to record.

™ ShowView is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

IPC

If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm.

If you wish to... Then...

Select an input source ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons, other

than the tuner

until the PR selection

AV1, AV2 or AUX

flashes.

★

(SV-665GX) ◆ Press the INPUT button

one or more times to change the input source selection. Result: The programme number is replaced by:

• A1, A2 or AU for a

satellite tuner or external video input (used by another VCR for example)

➢ The input source must be selected before

changing any other value.

Record a programme ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons, every day (Monday to until the

DAY selection

Sunday) at the same time flashes.

◆ Press the



or ❷buttons,

until the

DLY (Daily) value

is displayed.

Record a programme ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons, every week on the same until the

DAY selection

day and at the same time flashes.

◆ Press the



or ❷buttons, until the W- (Week) value is displayed, followed by the required day.

Example: W-SA (Weekly Saturday) Extend the recording time ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons,

until the STOP selection flashes.

◆ Press the



or ❷buttons to increase or decrease the stop time.

Select VPS recording ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons,

★

(SV-665GX) until the V/P selection

flashes.

◆ Press the



or ❷buttons until the ON or “-” indication is displayed.

☛

Do not select VPS unless you are sure the programme

you wish to record is broadcast with VPS. If you do set VPS ON (by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column on the screen), then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording won’t take place.

Select the recording ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons, speed

★

(SV-665GX/ until the recording speed

SV-465GX only) selection flashes.

◆ Press the



or ❷buttons until the correct indication is displayed:

• AUTO (Auto Tape Speed

Select) : see page 20

• SP (Standard Play)

• LP (Long Play)

Recording a Programme Immediately

Protecting a Recorded Cassette

Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot

record on the tape.

1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. 2 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole

with adhesive tape.

This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes. (LP)

Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.

1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select

the television channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used)

3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be

recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape. Result

: The VCR is switched on automatically.

4 Select:

◆

The station to be recorded using the

PROG/TRK

(



or ❷) / PROG (or ❷)

buttons

◆ The AV1, AV2 or AUX

★

(SV-665GX/ SV-661GX

only) source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source

Result

: The channel number is displayed and the

programme can be seen on the television.

★

With SV-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/ SV-461GX, you can select the recording speed (SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.

5 Hold the REC button down for a while to start

recording. Result

: The record indicator appears on the television

screen and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 23).

6 Press the REC button several times to increase the

recording time in:

◆ 30-minute intervals up to four hours

◆ 1-hour intervals up to nine hours (LP)

Result: The length is displayed on the television

displays. The selected programme is recorded for the length of time requested. At the end of that time, the VCR stops recording automatically.

7 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end,

press VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON).

☛

If the end of the tape is reached while recording:

◆The recording stops

◆The VCR automatically turns off

Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop

Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 15 and 16.

1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select

the television channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).

3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be

recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape. Result

: The VCR is switched on automatically.

4 Select:

◆

The station to be recorded using the

PROG/TRK

(



or ❷) / PROG (or ❷)

buttons

◆ The AV1, AV2 or AUX

★

(SV-665GX/ SV-661GX only) source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source

Result

: The station number is displayed and

the programme can be seen on the television.

★

With SV-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/ SV-461GX, you can select the recording speed (SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.

5 Hold REC down for a while to start recording.

Result

The record indicator appears on the television and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 23).

6 To stop recording, press

■

once.

➢

◆ If the cassette is ejected when you start

recording, check that the safety tab is intact or the opening is covered with adhesive tape.

◆ If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the cassette rewinds automatically.

Playing a Cassette

Intelligent Picture Control

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually

This function allows you to play back any prerecorded cassette.

1 Switch on both the television and your VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety

tab on the cassette is intact, press

❿

Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.

➢ When a cassette is loaded, the tape position

is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking). When playing a cassette, if the end of the tape is reached, the cassette is rewound

automatically. NTSC tapes can be played back but cannot be recorded with this VCR.

3 To... Then press...

Stop the playback

■

(STOP).

Eject the cassette (EJECT).

The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.

1 During playback, press the MENU button on the

remote control. Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

IPC option is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button to select the IPC (intelligent

picture control) option.

➢ When intelligent picture control mode is ON,

the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically.

6 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the

❷

button to turn the IPC mode

OFF

7 Press the

➛

or ❿buttons until the picture is

displayed according to your preferences.

➢ If you do not press a button within ten

seconds, the

PICTURE menu disappears

automatically.

8 On completion, press the MENU button again.

The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.

1 During playback, press the IPC button on the

remote control.

2 Press the

❷

button to turn the IPC (intelligent

picture control) option

ON and OFF.

➢ When intelligent picture control mode is ON,

the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically.

3 To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent

picture control mode

OFF.

◆ The horizontal picture adjusting appears.

4 Press the

➛

or ❿buttons until the picture is

displayed according to your preferences.

➢ If you do not press a button within ten

seconds, the

PICTURE menu disappears

automatically.

5 On completion, press the IPC button again.

The Picture Alignment feature enables you to optimize the tape position automatically to obtain the best possible picture.

When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust picture alignment by pressing the A.TRK button.

Result

: ◆ The tracking bar appears.

◆ The picture is automatically adjusted.

◆ The tracking bar disappears when digital

auto tracking has been completed.

The Picture Alignment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture.

When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment manually by pressing the PROG/TRK (



or ❷) / TRK ( or ) buttons until the picture is

clear and stable. Result: ◆ The tracking bar appears.

◆ The image is adjusted.

◆ The tracking bar disappears when you

release the button.

Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically

★

(SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV -461GX/

SV-265GX/SV-261GX Only)

Intelligent Picture Control

★

(SV-661GX/ SV -

465GX/SV-461GX/SV -265GX/SV -261GX Only)

Using the Timer Programming Feature

Checking a Preset Recording

Cancelling a Preset Recording

The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.

☛

Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct.

1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.

Press the or❷buttons to select the STANDARD

option and then press the ❿button or,

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

◆

Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.

Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is

displayed.

2 Press

❿

to select the input source.

3 Select the required station by pressing the

, ❷

buttons or

INPUT to select the AV1, AV2

or AUX

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX only) input sources.

4 Press

❿

to select the recording day.

5 Select the required day by pressing the



or ❷buttons.

6 Press

❿

to select the recording start time.

7 Select the required hour value by pressing the



❷

buttons.

8 Press

❿

to select the minutes.

9 Select the required minute value by pressing the



or ❷buttons.

10 Press

❿

to select the recording end time.

11 Select the required recording end time by pressing

the



or ❷buttons, following the same procedure

as when selecting the recording start time.

★

With SV-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX, you can select the recording speed. a. Press ❿to select the the recording speed

(AUTO/SP/LP).

b. Press the



or ❷buttons to switch between the

AUTO, SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play).

★

With SV-665GX/SV-661GX you can select the VPS or PDC recording mode. a. Press ❿to select the VPS or PDC(V/P) recording

mode.

b.Press the

or❷

buttons to toggle between the VPS or PDC mode (marked ON) and the nonVPS/PDC mode (marked -).

12 When you have finished, press the MENU button. 13 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)

button to activate the timer. Result

: Before starting recording, the VCR compares

the timer duration with the remaining time on the cassette.

☛

Auto Tape Speed Select ★(SV-665GX/SV-661GX/ SV-465GX/SV-461GX Only) The VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed Select” function compares the duration of the timer recording to the actual recording time remaining on the tape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete a timer recording in AUTO mode, the VCR automatically switches to LP mode to record the whole programme. E.g.If there is a one hour Timer Recording in AUTO

mode to be started, and only 40 minutes tape remaining, the VCR will record in SP for 20 minutes and switch to complete the remaining 40 minutes in LP mode.

You can check your preset recordings:

◆ When you have finished presetting the VCR

◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be

recorded

1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.

Press the

or❷

buttons to select the STANDARD

option and then press the ❿button or,

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

◆

Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is

displayed.

2 Press the

or❷

buttons to select the required

programme.

3 Press the

➛

or ❿buttons to select and change any values as required. For more details, refer to the previous page.

4 On completion, press MENU twice.

You can cancel any programmes that are:

◆ Incorrect

◆ No longer required

1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.

Press the

or❷

buttons to select the STANDARD

option and then press the ❿button or,

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

◆

Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is

displayed.

2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing

the



or ❷buttons.

3 Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected

programme. Result

: All the recording information is deleted and

the broadcast will not be recorded.

4 On completion, press MENU twice.

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion

Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind

Searching for a Specific Sequence

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

You can play a cassette in slow motion.

➢ No sound is heard when playing back a

cassette in slow motion.

1 Press:

◆

❿

to start playing the cassette

◆ SLOW ( ) as many times as required to

decrease or increase the speed respectively

◆

o return to the normal speed, press the

❿

button twice.

2 When playing back in slow motion, picture

interference may occur. Press the PROG/TRK (



or ❷) / TRK ( or )

buttons to minimize this effect.

☛ When you have been using the Slow Motion

function for more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the:

◆Cassette

◆Video heads

Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape.

1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode.

While in play, press and release the

❿❿

(or ➛➛) button. The VCR will search at 5 times the normal playback speed.

2 To return to normal playback mode, press the

❿

button.

3 If you press and HOLD down the

❿❿

(or ➛➛) button the VCR will search at 9 times the normal speed. Releasing the

❿❿

button will return the VCR to search at 5 times the normal speed. To return to normal playback mode, press the

❿

button.

4 Whilst in Picture Search mode, if you press the

❿❿

button again, the VCR will enter normal Fast Forward mode.

5 Likewise, whilst in Picture Search

➛➛

mode, if you

press the

➛➛

button again, the VCR will enter normal

Rewind mode.

6 If, when Redwing (

➛➛

) or Fast Forwarding (❿❿), you

press the

➛➛

(or ❿❿) button, the VCR will enter the

Picture Search mode.

Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.

The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows:

➢

This VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As a result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other

VCRs using the same system and vice versa.

INTRO SCAN

1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX. 2 Press the

➛➛

or ❿❿buttons depending on the

direction where your desired programme is located.

When an Index mark is found the VCR will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index mark.

If you want to watch the tape from a particular Index, simply press

❿

Index Skip Search: This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2 simply by pressing the INDEX button.

1 Press the INDEX to start the Index search. 2 Press the

➛➛

or ❿❿buttons twice more. This will take you directly to the start of the desired programme is located.

3 These Index searches can be made forwards:

(press

❿❿

) or backwards: (press ➛➛).

To cancel an Index search simply press the

❿

■

button.

You can:

◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)

◆ Advance one frame at a time

➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame

by frame.

1 Press:

◆

❿

to start playing the cassette

◆

❿

to stop the tape at a given frame

◆

F.ADV ( )

to advance frame by frame

2 To return to normal playback, press

❿

☛ When you have been using the Frame-by-

Frame function for more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the cassette and video heads.

➢ Vertical stability: When playing back frame

by frame, interference may be seen on the screen. Press the V-LOCK ( ) buttons to minimize this effect.

SLOW

V-LOCK

F.ADV

21 1 2

etc.

Seq.

Seq. being

played

Seq.

➞

Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN)

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode

★

(SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV -265GX/

SV-261GX Only)

Selecting the Audio Output Mode

★

(SV-665GX/SV -661GX Only)

Selecting the Colour Mode

Your VCR can automatically read a 16:9 signal from the AV2 input or a prerecorded 16:9 tape. It can broadcast a 16:9 signal through a 21 pin scart cable.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

FORMAT 16:9 option is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button to select AUTO

➝

OFF.

AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR

detects wide TV programmes and normal TV programmes automatically when playing back and recording.

ON The VCR always plays back and records in

the mode compatible with 16:9 wide screen. Set if the VCR cannot detect wide TV programmes with “AUTO” set.

OFF Set if you do not use a wide TV.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

You can select the mode in which the sound is mute.

To select the audio mute mode on and off, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote control.

When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi-Fi recorded video tape, press the AUDIO button to select a desired sound output. As the AUDIO button is pressed, the sound output and the indicator change as below:

Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard.

Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO.

➢

◆ When playing back a cassette, the standard is

automatically selected by the VCR.

◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB. If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

, ❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button to select AUTO

➝

PAL

➝

MESECAM➝ B/W.

AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system

standard is automatically selected by the VCR.

B/W Black and White

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

L R

MIX

MONO

Heard in stereo. (left channel and right channel)

Left channel heard from both the left and right speakers.

Right channel heard from both the left and right speakers.

Heard in monaural.

Channel I (MAIN) heard from the left speaker, channel II (SUB) heard from the right speaker.

Channel I (MAIN) heard from both the left and the right speakers.

Channel II-(SUB) heard from both the left and the right speakers.

Channel I (MAIN) heard from both the left and the right speakers.

Heard in monaural.

Sound mixed the left and right channels, and the normal audio track.

OSD display

Sound

type

Stereo sound Bilingual sound

Standard

sound

broadcast

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable

★

(SV-665GX/SV -661GX Only)

Using the Assemble Edit Function

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder

You can connect other audio/video equipment to your VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.

Examples

◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR.

◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder.

☛◆ Make sure that both the television and the

VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1 Connect one end of the RCA audio/video cable into

the VIDEO socket on the front of the VCR.

2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the

appropriate output connector on the other system (VCR or camcorder).

3 Connect one end of the RCA audio cable into the

AUDIO sockets on the front of the VCR.

➢ Take care to respect the colour coding of the

left and right channels.

4 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the

appropriate output connectors on the other system (VCR, camcorder or Hi-Fi sound system).

You can copy a cassette to your VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder.

☛

It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.

1 Connect the VCR, from which the cassette is to be

copied, to the appropriate SCART audio and video input connectors on the rear of your VCR.

. You can also use an RCA audio and video cable to

connect the AUX input on the front of your VCR.

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX only)

2 Insert a blank cassette in your VCR. 3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other video

source (VCR or camcorder).

4 Press the INPUT button to select the appropriate

input on your VCR:

◆ AV1 or AV2 for the SCART input

◆ AUX for the RCA input

★

(SV-665GX/ SV-661GX

only)

This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change.

1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR. 2 Press the

❿ll

button to start playback.

3 When you reach the position from which you wish to

start the new recording, press the

❿ll

button.

4 Press the F.ADV ( ) button again as often as

necessary to advance frame by frame, until the exact recording position is located.

5 While the VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button

down for a while to activate the Assemble Edit function. Result: Record symbol flashes in the display.

6 Select the source from which you wish to record by

pressing:

◆ The PROG/TRK (



or ❷) / PROG (or ❷)

buttons for television channels

◆ The INPUT button for the AV1, AV2 or AUX

★

(SV-665GX/SV-661GX only) input sources

7 Press the

❿ll

button to start recording.

8 When you have finished recording, press

■

F.ADV

5 Start playing back the cassette to be copied. 6 Hold REC down for a while to start recording on your

VCR.

7 When you have finished recording, press

■

on both

VCRs.

➢ If you wish to view the cassette being

copied:

◆ Your VCR must be connected as usual to

the television (see page 10 for further details)

Auto Repeat Play

ShowView EXTEND ★(SV-665GX/ SV-465GX/SV -265GX

Only)

Using the Tape Counter

Interval Repeat Play

You can set interval repeat play to repeat the cassette several times for special interval.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The EASY OPERATIONN menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option is selected.

5 To... Press

❿

, until...

Interval repeat play 5, 10, 15 is displayed.

(choose repeat time 5 times, 10 times, 15 times)

Cancel interval OFF is displayed. repeat play

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu. 7 To select interval during playback, press the

INPUT/REPEAT button at the desired start point. Result: “INTERVAL REPEAT SETTING” is

displayed.Press the INPUT/REPEAT button one more time at the desired end point.

Result: The tape is automatically rewound to the start

point. “INTERVAL REPEAT” is displayed.

The tape counter:

◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds)

◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR

◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily

☛ If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly,

you must indicate the type of cassette being used.

1 Insert a cassette in your VCR. 2 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a

sequence:

◆ Press DISP./ or DISPLAY twice to display the

counter

◆ Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape

counter to zero

3 When you are ready,

◆ Start playback or Recording.

◆ Press the

■

button.

◆ To fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at

which the counter was set to zero, press

➛➛

or ❿❿.

➢

Some VCR information, such as the counter, can be displayed on the television screen (unless you have deactivated the OSD mode; refer to page 16).

Press DISP./ or DISPLAY:

◆ Once to display the current function,

programme number, recording speed, date, time and counter

◆Twice to display the counter only

◆Three times to display the time remaining

on the cassette

◆Four times to clear the display

You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

REPEAT PLAY option is selected.

5 To... Press

➛or❿

, until...

Repeat play ON is displayed. Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called ShowView EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes.

➢ Only use if PDC is not available or set to

OFF.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The

EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

SHOWVIEW EXTEND option is selected.

5 Press

➛or❿

buttons to set the ShowView EXTEND

time by increments of 10 minutes.

6 To turn off, press

➛or❿

buttons repeatedly until

OFF shows.

Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands.

To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.

1 Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television.

3 Hold down the TV button and enter the two-figure

code corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate numeric buttons.

Brand Codes Brand Codes

SAMSUNG 01 to 06 PHILIPS 02, 20, 22 AKAI 09, 23 SABA 13, 14, 22 to 24 GRUNDIG 09, 17, 21 SONY 15, 16 LOEWE 02 THOMSON 13, 14, 24 PANASONIC 08, 23 to 27 TOSHIBA 07, 16 to 19, 21

Result:

If your television is compatible with the remote control, it is switched off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.

➢If several codes are indicated for your television

brand, try each one in turn until you find one that works.

☛

When you change the batteries in the remote control, you must reprogramme the code, following the same procedure.

The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result

: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

AUTO POWER OFF option is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button, until you select the time of Auto

Power off interval.

OFF 2HOUR 3HOUR

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Auto Power Off

ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption

Technical Specifications

Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power consumption of the VCR when in Standby mode. Useful, for example, when you are away from the house on holiday. It saves actually turning the VCR off.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

select the

USER SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the

ECO. MODE is selected.

5 Press the

❿

button to turn LOW(3Watts) mode on. Now, when the VCR is standby mode the front display panel will shut off. Even the clock disappears. By pressing the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button again the display panel will reappear.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

MODEL SV-665GX/SV-661GX SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format VHS PAL standard VHS PAL standard Heads Video: 4 rotary heads

Video: 4 rotary heads (SV-465GX/SV-461GX)

Video: 2 rotary heads (SV-265GX/SV-261GX) Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Erase: 1 full track erase head Erase: 1 full track erase head

Receiving channel VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/Hyperband VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/Hyperband Television system STANDARD B/G-D/K-A2/NICAM STANDARD B/G-D/K Luminance FM azimuth recording FM azimuth recording Colour system

PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted

subcarrier

PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted

subcarrier

phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV

Tape speed SP 23.39 mm/sec SP 23.39 mm/sec

LP 11.69 mm/sec LP

11.69 mm/sec (SV-465GX/SV-461GX)

Recording/playback time SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape) SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape)

LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) (SV-465GX/SV-461GX)

REW time About 60 sec in REW with E-180 About 60 sec in REW with E-180

VIDEO

Input 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced Output 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced Signal-to-noise ratio Better than 43 dB (SP) Better than 43 dB (SP) Horizontal resolution More than 240 lines More than 240 lines

AUDIO

Input -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced Output -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced Wow and flutter (WTD) 0.4% max (SP) 0.4% max (SP) Signal-to-noise ratio 68 dB min (IHF A filter) 42 dB min (IHF A filter) Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz 100Hz - 8kHz

Power requirement 220-240V~ 50Hz 220-240V~ 50Hz Power consumption Approx. 17 watts Approx. 15 watts Operation temperature 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) Operation humidity 10%-75% 10%-75% Weight 2.8 Kg (net) 2.8 Kg (net) Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 94 x 240 mm 360 x 94 x 240 mm

Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★(SV-665GX Only)

You can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button Function

TV STANDBY/ON

Used to switch the television on and off.

TV or VCR Used to switch between the TV

and VCR modes. Only the VOL (

+ or –

)

and TV STANDBY/ON

buttons are operational in VCR mode.

-/-- Used to enter a two-figure programme number. Example: For programme 12, press -/-- followed by numeric buttons 1 and 2.

INPUT Used to select an external

source.

VOL +or –

Used to adjust the volume of the television.

PROG/TRK Used to select the required

( or❷)

programme.

DISP./

Used to switch between an external source and the television tuner.

➢

The various functions will not necessarily work on all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the television directly.

Problems and Solutions

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

Problem Explanation/Solution

No power ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.

◆ Have you pressed the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)

button?

You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window

side up and the safety tab facing you.

The television programme was not recorded ◆ Check the VCR aerial connections.

◆ Is the VCR tuner properly set?

◆ Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

Timer recording was unsuccessful ◆ Was the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button pressed

to activate the timer?

◆ Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.

◆ If there was a power failure or interruption during timer

recording, the recording will have been cancelled.

No playback picture or the picture ◆ Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.

is distorted

You cannot see normal broadcasts ◆ Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on

TUNER.

◆ Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

Noise bars or streaks on playback ◆ Press the PROG/TRK (or ❷) /

TRK (

)

buttons to

minimize this effect.

When the

❿ll

button is pressed ◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the

during playback, the still picture

condition of the tape. Press the

PROG/TRK (or ❷) /

TRK (

)

buttons has severe “noise bars” streaks

during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Video Head Cleaning ◆ If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video

heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If when tuning in your TV to the VCR test 1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial

pattern your TV does not find the test pattern symbol) on the rear of the VCR. or the pattern when found suffers from 2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR” interference, it may be due to the VCR output (see page 14). channel clashing with the normal TV 3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the VCR output Channel” transmissions in your area. To prevent this (see page 17), move the channel number several channels you will need to change the VCR output down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 33). channel in the following way 4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol)

on the rear of the VCR.

5. Re-tune your TV to the VCR again by following instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR” (page 14).

6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several more channels away from the original setting.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

◆ The model and serial number on the rear of your VCR

◆ The warranty information

◆ A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)

001~012 :OIRT 201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE 013~020 :ITALY 244~250 :MOROCO 021~069 :CCIR STD UHF 251~255 :BELGUIM 071~075 :CCIR CABLE 101~112 :CCIR STD VHF

CIS Romania Czechoslovakia Hungary Bulgalia Poland

DISP CH Band Fp STD

001 R1 V-L 49.75 OIRT 002 R2 V-L 59.25 OIRT 003 R3 V-L 77.25 OIRT 004 R4 V-L 85.25 OIRT 005 R5 V-L 93.25 OIRT 006 R6 V-H 175.25 OIRT 007 R7 V-H 183.25 OIRT 008 R8 V-H 191.25 OIRT 009 R9 V-H 199.25 OIRT 010 R10 V-H 207.25 OIRT 011 R11 V-H 215.25 OIRT 012 R12 V-H 223.25 OIRT 013 A V-L 53.75 Italy 014 B V-L 62.25 Italy 015 C V-L 82.25 Italy 016 D V-H 175.25 Italy 017 E V-H 183.25 Italy 018 F V-H 192.25 Italy 019 G V-H 201.25 Italy 020 H V-H 210.25 Italy 021 E21 UHF 471.25 CCIR 022 E22 UHF 479.25 CCIR 023 E23 UHF 487.25 CCIR 024 E24 UHF 495.25 CCIR 025 E25 UHF 503.25 CCIR 026 E26 UHF 511.25 CCIR 027 E27 UHF 519.25 CCIR 028 E28 UHF 527.25 CCIR 029 E29 UHF 535.25 CCIR 030 E30 UHF 543.25 CCIR 031 E31 UHF 551.25 CCIR 032 E32 UHF 559.25 CCIR 033 E33 UHF 567.25 CCIR 034 E34 UHF 575.25 CCIR 035 E35 UHF 583.25 CCIR 036 E36 UHF 591.25 CCIR 037 E37 UHF 599.25 CCIR 038 E38 UHF 607.25 CCIR 039 E39 UHF 615.25 CCIR 040 E40 UHF 623.25 CCIR 041 E41 UHF 631.25 CCIR 042 E42 UHF 639.25 CCIR 043 E43 UHF 647.25 CCIR 044 E44 UHF 655.25 CCIR 045 E45 UHF 663.25 CCIR 046 E46 UHF 671.25 CCIR 047 E47 UHF 679.25 CCIR 048 E48 UHF 687.25 CCIR 049 E49 UHF 695.25 CCIR 050 E50 UHF 703.25 CCIR 051 E51 UHF 711.25 CCIR 052 E52 UHF 719.25 CCIR 053 E53 UHF 727.25 CCIR 054 E54 UHF 735.25 CCIR 055 E55 UHF 743.25 CCIR 056 E56 UHF 751.25 CCIR 057 E57 UHF 759.25 CCIR 058 E58 UHF 767.25 CCIR 059 E59 UHF 775.25 CCIR

060 E60 UHF 783.25 CCIR 061 E61 UHF 791.25 CCIR 062 E62 UHF 799.25 CCIR 063 E63 UHF 807.25 CCIR 064 E64 UHF 815.25 CCIR 065 E65 UHF 823.25 CCIR 066 E66 UHF 831.25 CCIR 067 E67 UHF 839.25 CCIR 068 E68 UHF 847.25 CCIR 069 E69 UHF 855.25 CCIR 071 X V-L 69.25 CCIR 072 Y V-L 76.25 CCIR 073 Z V-L 83.25 CCIR 074 Z+1 V-L 90.25 CCIR 075 Z+2 V-L 97.25 CCIR 102 E02 V-L 48.25 CCIR 103 E03 V-L 55.25 CCIR 104 E04 V-L 62.25 CCIR 105 E05 V-H 175.25 CCIR 106 E06 V-H 182.25 CCIR 107 E07 V-H 189.25 CCIR 108 E08 V-H 196.25 CCIR 109 E09 V-H 203.25 CCIR 110 E10 V-H 210.25 CCIR 111 E11 V-H 217.25 CCIR 112 E12 V-H 224.25 CCIR 201 S01 V-L 105.25 CCIR 202 S02 V-L 112.25 CCIR 203 S03 V-L 119.25 CCIR 204 S04 V-L 126.25 CCIR 205 S05 V-L 133.25 CCIR 206 S06 V-L 140.25 CCIR 207 S07 V-H 147.25 CCIR 208 S08 V-H 154.25 CCIR 209 S09 V-H 161.25 CCIR 210 S10 V-H 168.25 CCIR 211 S11 V-H 231.25 CCIR 212 S12 V-H 238.25 CCIR 213 S13 V-H 245.25 CCIR 214 S14 V-H 252.25 CCIR 215 S15 V-H 259.25 CCIR 216 S16 V-H 266.25 CCIR 217 S17 V-H 273.25 CCIR 218 S18 V-H 280.25 CCIR 219 S19 V-H 287.25 CCIR 220 S20 V-H 294.25 CCIR 221 S21 V-H 303.25 CCIR 222 S22 V-H 311.25 CCIR 223 S23 V-H 319.25 CCIR 224 S24 V-H 327.25 CCIR 225 S25 V-H 335.25 CCIR 226 S26 V-H 343.25 CCIR 227 S27 V-H 351.25 CCIR 228 S28 V-H 359.25 CCIR 229 S29 V-H 367.25 CCIR 230 S30 V-H 375.25 CCIR 231 S31 V-H 383.25 CCIR

232 S32 V-H 391.25 CCIR 233 S33 V-H 399.25 CCIR

234 S34 V-H 407.25 CCIR 235 S35 V-H 415.25 CCIR 236 S36 V-H 423.25 CCIR 237 S37 UHF 431.25 CCIR 238 S38 UHF 439.25 CCIR 239 S39 UHF 447.25 CCIR 240 S40 UHF 455.25 CCIR 241 S41 UHF 463.25 CCIR 244 M4 V-H 163.25 Moroco 245 M5 V-H 171.25 Moroco 246 M6 V-H 179.25 Moroco 247 M7 V-H 187.25 Moroco 248 M8 V-H 195.25 Moroco 249 M9 V-H 203.25 Moroco 250 M10 V-H 211.25 Moroco 251 U1 V-H 226.25 Belguim 252 U2 V-H 234.25 Belguim 253 U3 V-H 242.25 Belguim 254 U4 V-H 250.25 Belguim 255 U5 V-H 258.25 Belguim

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