Samsung SV-625B User Manual

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Instruction Manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-623B
SV-620B

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating
must be used.

Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover
is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it
must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.
Replacement covers are available from your dealer.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your
house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power
point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug, Do
not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of
shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code: -

BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: -

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

IMPORTANT

DANGER

This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product.

CAUTION

This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of important instructions

accompanying the product.

About this manual

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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-623B and SV-620B. Before you
start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

- ★(SV-623B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-623B.

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

only relevant to one model.

Features Chart

Feature SV-623B SV-620B

VIDEOPLUS+ Recording
AV2 IN socket

Format 16:9
Child Door Lock

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Quick Programming
Auto Clock Setting

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Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 6

◆ VCR O

◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

◆ S

◆ R

◆ P

VERVIEWS

■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 7

■ Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... 7

■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8

■ Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 9

■ Accessories................................................................................................... 9

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

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

■ Tuning Your Television for the VCR.............................................................. 14

ETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 15

■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 15

■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... 16

■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 16

■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 17

■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 18

■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 19

■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 20

ECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 21

■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 21

■ NICAM........................................................................................................... 22

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 23

■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 23

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 24

■ Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-623B Only)........................................ 25

■ Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-623B Only)............................... 26

■ Using the Quick Programming Feature......................................................... 27

■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 28

■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 28

LAYING BACK

■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 29

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 29

■ Intelligent Picture Control.............................................................................. 30

■ Format 16:9 Wide screen.............................................................................. 30

■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 31

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 32

Contents (cont.)

◆ SEARCHINGFORA SEQUENCE

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 33

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 34

■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 34

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... 35

■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 36

■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 36

■ Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ 37

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DVANCED RECORDING FEATURES

■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 38

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 38

◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS

■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 39

■ Resetting Your VCR...................................................................................... 39

■ Child door Lock System................................................................................. 39

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 40

◆ S

OLVING PROBLEMS

■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 41

■ Service Centers List...................................................................................... 42

Symbols

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= Step number

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NoteImportantHold downPress/push

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Option

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Safety Instructions

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.

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.

Front View of the VCR

POWER
BUTTON

EJECT
BUTTON

PROGRAMME

SELECTION BUTTONS

Rear View of the VCR

VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT

AV2 IN SCART (EURO-21)

SOCKET

RECORD BUTTON

STOP
BUTTON

RCA AUDIO L, R
OUTPUT SOCKETS

REW BUTTON

F.F BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR

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Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

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During a storm and/or light­ning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.

ENVIRONMENTS

If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.

RESET BUTTON

AV1(EURO AV) IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR

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Infrared Remote Control

POWER BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

TUNER, AV1, AV2 SELECTION BUTTON /

REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON)

INDEX BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)

STOP BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

TRACKING BUTTONS

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

VIDEOPLUS+ BUTTON ★(SV-623B ONLY)

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)

FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)

OK BUTTON

Display Indicators

1 3

5 6 7

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1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 Multi-function display
3 IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) indicator
4 Timer indicator

2

5 Record indicator
6 NICAM indicator
7 Hi-Fi 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.

REMOTE CONTROL &

BATTERIES “AA”

AUDIO CABLE

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

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COAXIAL CABLE

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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(EURO AV)

AV2 IN Rear SCART In ◆ Satellite receiver

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

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that allelements are

Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Television

coaxial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

switched off.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions

and associated safety precautions.

◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

◆ Other VCR

◆ Satellite receiver

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.

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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.

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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

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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

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

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

programme or recording via your VCR.

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.

RF coaxial cable

SCART Cable

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off before connecting the cables.

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Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment

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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. AV1(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the
VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV1 input sources.

2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.

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Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

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

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 IN socket on the rear of the VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton 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.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.

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Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

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Plug & Auto Set Up

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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. It will automatically tune itself in and

store TV stations in the memory.

3 The process will finish after a few minutes. Then the VCR

automatically switches itself off.

➢ Now, you only have to switch the VCR on and it is ready

for use.

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Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

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Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

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Tuning Your Television for the VCR

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You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a
Scart cable

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To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).

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1 Switch on the television.
2 Switch on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front of the VCR

or POWER on the remote control.

3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for

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use with your VCR.

4 Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts

reading the cassette; if not, press

button

.

5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF

channel 60.

6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained

clearly.

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 16 and Problems and Solutions on page 41).

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.

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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

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).

Setting the Date and Time

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

◆ The power supply remains off for more than 60 minutes

☛ ◆ The date and time are set automatically from the

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

2 Press the or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the

3 Press the button to select this option.

4 Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.

5 Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the value.

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

broadcast signal, but this function will not operate if
there is no Teletext signal.

◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

CLOCK SEToption.

Result: The CLOCK SETmenu is displayed.

Result: The option selected flashes.

Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢ You can hold the or buttons down to scroll more

quickly through the values.

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CLOCK SET

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12:01 1/JAN/1998

AUTO CLOCK : ON

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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information

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

You can choose to display or hide this information on the television

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USER SET

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O S D :O N
TAPE SELECT : E 1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM: A U T O
I P C : O N
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
N I C A M : O N

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screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and
VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★(SV-623B only), which cannot be

hidden).

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the USER SEToption.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the O S D option.

5 To... Press or , until...

Display on-screen information O N is displayed.
Hide on-screen information O F F is displayed.

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

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

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INSTALLATION

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AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60

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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 or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the I N S T A L L A T I O N option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The I N S T A L L A T I O N menu is displayed.

4 Press the or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the

VCR OUTPUT CHoption.

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

or buttons.

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

Then tune your television again (see page 14).

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 18)

You can store up to 99 stations.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the AUTO SET UPoption.
And then press the button to select this option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels

5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.

Result: ◆ The PLEASE WAITindication flashes on the

➢ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR

depends on the number of stations that it has found.

6 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the

MENU button three times to exit the menu.

➢ ◆ The time and date are set automatically from the

broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati­cally. In this case, they should be set manually (see
page 15).

◆ 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 19).

I N S T A L L A T I O N option.

already preset on your VCR will be deleted.

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.

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TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

INSTALLATION

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AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60

YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST

PRESS O KTO CONTINUE

M E N U TO EXIT

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

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Presetting the Stations Manually

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

M E N U

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TIMER PROGRAMMING

USER SET

I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

INSTALLATION

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AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60

MANUAL SET UP

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PR : 1
CH : 021
MFT : -

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

◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)

◆ Automatically (see page 17)

◆ Manually

You can store up to 99 stations.

☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the I N S T A L L A T I O N option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The I N S T A L L A T I O N menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the

5 Press the button to select a MANUAL SET UPoption.
6 Press the button until the cursor is placed in front of the

channel number.

7 Press the or buttons to start scanning.

Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station

8 If you... Then...

Wish to store the ◆ Press the button once to place the
station displayed cursor in front of the M F T .

Do notwish to ◆ Press the or buttons to go on
store the station scanning the frequency band and display
displayed the next station

9 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all the required

stations have been stored.

10 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the

menu.

have already set them automatically.

MANUAL SET UPoption.

found is displayed.

◆ Press the or buttons to adjust the

picture, if necessary.

◆ Press the button until the cursor is

placed in front of the
number).

◆ Press the or buttons to select

a programme number as required.

◆ Press OK to store the station

◆ Go back to the beginning of Step 8

P R (Programme

Clearing a Preset Station

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.
2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the I N S T A L L A T I O N option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The I N S T A L L A T I O N menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option.

5 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the required preset TV station. (P R)

7 Press the CLR/RST button.

Result: PLEASE WAITis displayed.

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.

M E N U

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TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

TV STATION TABLE

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P R CH NAME

1 021 ----
2 025 - - - -

3 030 - - - ­4 065 - - - ­5 055 ----

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

TV STATION TABLE

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P R CH NAME

1 021 ----

2 025 - - - -

3 030 - - - -

4 065 - - - -

5 055 - - - -

PLEASE WAIT

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S E T : S O R T :O K

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Changing the Preset Station Table

TV STATION TABLE

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P R CH NAME

1 021 ----
2 025 - - - ­3 030 - - - ­4 065 - - - ­5

S E T : S O R T :O K

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

TV STATION TABLE

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P R CH NAME

1 021 ----
2 025 - - - ­3 030 - - - ­4 (065 ---- )
5

(SORT : 4

TV STATION TABLE

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P R CH NAME

1 (065 ---- )
2 025 - - - ­3 030 - - - ­4 065 ---­5

(SORT : 4

TV STATION TABLE

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P R CH NAME

1 065 ----
2 021 - - - ­3 025 - - - ­4 030 - - - ­5

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

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E X E C U T E :O K M E N U

E X E C U T E :O K M E N U

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S E T : S O R T :O K

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Selecting the Cassette Type

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You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own
preferences:

◆ Programme number assigned to the station

◆ Name assigned to the station

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the I N S T A L L A T I O N option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The I N S T A L L A T I O N menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option.

5 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the required preset TV programme.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on

the television screen.

7 To change the programme number assigned to a station (PR4

instead of PR1 for example):

◆ Press OK

◆ Press the or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of

the programme to which the station is to be moved

◆ Press OK again

8 To change the programme’s name, press the button.

Result: The first letter of the name flashes.

9 To... Then...

Select a character Press the or button until the
in the name required character is displayed

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

10 Press the button again to confirm all your choices and move to

the next station; you can modify this station by repeating the same
procedure from Step 6 onwards.

11 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the

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menu.

(letters, numbers or “-” character).

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 or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the

USER SEToption.

3 Press the button to select this option.
4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the

5 Press the or buttons as many times as required, until the

correct cassette length is displayed.

TAPE SELECToption.

E180 E240
E 300 E260

6 Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Selecting the Recording Speed

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

In standard play mode S P is displayed.
In long play mode L P is displayed.

remote control, until...

USER SET

* *

O S D :O N
TAPE SELECT : E 1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM: A U T O
I P C : O N
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
N I C A M : O N

T

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

E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours

* *

E ND:M E N U

4 hours and 20 mins.

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NICAM

USER SET

* *

O S D :O N
TAPE SELECT : E 1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM: A U T O
I P C : O N
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
N I C A M : O N

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E ND:M E N U

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 32.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the USER SEToption.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the N I C A M option.

5 To... Press or , until...

Mono mode O F F is displayed.

NICAM mode O N 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.

ON: Normally set at this position.

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

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.

Recording a Programme Immediately

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 17 and 18.

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
buttons
or

◆ The AV1 or AV2 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.

5 Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as

many times as required (see page 21).

6 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 35).

7 To stop recording, press once.

PROG ( or )

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4

4

6

7

➢ ◆ If the cassette is ejected when you start recording,

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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.

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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop

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3

4

4

6

LENGTH 2:30

SET LENGTH :

PRESS R E C

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

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
buttons
or

◆ The AV1 or AV2 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.

5 Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as

many times as required (see page 21).

PROG ( or )

6 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 35).

7 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.

8 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press POWER.

☛ If the end of the tape is reached while recording:

◆ The recording stops

◆ The VCR automatically turns off

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Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★ (SV-623B 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

Up to six programmes can be preset.

recorded (safety tab intact)

1 Press the VIDEOPLUS+button.

Result: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the

VIDEOPLUS+ code.

☛ If all six programmes have been set, the message

F U L L is displayed. Refer to page 28 if you wish to cancel a
preset recording.

2 Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the pro-

gramme that you wish to record in your television magazine.

➢ If you wish to correct the VIDEOPLUS+ code that you are

entering:

◆ Press the button until the digit to be corrected is

cleared

◆ Enter the correct digit

T I M E R I S

3 Press the MENU button.

Result:

The information concerning the programme is displayed.

☛ When using the VIDEOPLUS+ 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 buttons. Refer to the following page if:

◆ The programme number or times flash

◆ You wish to modify the programme

4

If the programme and times are correct, press the MENUbutton.

5 Press the POWER button to activate the timer.
6 Refer to page 28 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

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

1

V I D E O P L U S

CODE ---------

C O D E :0-9 C O R R E C T :

CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 2 1 : 2 8

PR DAY START

1 FR 9 1 2 : 0 0→1 2 : 5 0AUTO -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

E N D:M E N U

→

S T O P V / P

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

5

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™VIDEOPLUS+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPLUS+

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Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★ (SV-623B Only)

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 other ◆ Press the or buttons, until the P R selection flashes.
than the tuner (AV1 or AV2)

Record a programme every day ◆ Press the or buttons, until the D A Y selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time ◆ Press the or buttons, until the D L Y (Daily) value is

Record a programme every week ◆ Press the or buttons, until the D A Y selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time ◆ Press the or buttons, until the

Extend the recording time ◆ Press the or buttons, until the S T O P selection flashes.

Select the recording speed ◆ Press the or buttons, until the recording speed selection

Select the PDC recording ◆ Press the or buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.

◆ Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the

input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:

• The A1 or A2 ource using the INPUT button for a

satellite tuner or external video source

➢ The input source must be selected before changing any

other value.

displayed.

displayed, followed by the required day.
Example: W - S A (Weekly Saturday)

◆ Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the stop

time.

flashes.

◆ Press the or buttons until the correct indication is

displayed:

•

A U T O (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 27

W - (Week) value is

• S P (Standard Play)

•

L P (Long Play)

◆ Press the or buttons until the

display.

☛

Do not select PDC unless you are sure the programme you
wish to record is broadcast with PDC. If you do set PDC 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.

“ON” indication is

Using the Quick Programming Feature

The Quick 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 and press the Q-PRO button or

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

◆ Press the button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.

Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.

2 Press to select the input source.
3 Select the required station by pressing the or buttons or

INPUT to select the AV1 or AV2 input sources.

4 Press to select the recording day.
5 Select the required day by pressing the or buttons.
6 Press to select the recording start time.
7 Select the required hour value by pressing the or buttons.
8 Press to select the minutes.
9 Select the required minute value by pressing the or buttons.
10 Press to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the or

buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.

12 Press to select the recording speed.
13 Press the or buttons to select the S P (Standard Play), L P

(Long Play), A U T O (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.

14 Press to select the PDC recording mode.
15 Press the or buttons to toggle between the PDC mode

(marked O N) and the non-PDC mode (marked -).

16 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
17 Press the POWER button to activate the timer.

Result: Before starting recording, the VCR compares the timer

duration with the remaining time on the cassette.

M E N U

* *

TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 2 1 : 2 8

PR DAY START

1 FR 9 1 2 : 0 0→1 2 : 5 0AUTO -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

17

* *

E N D :M E N U

→

S T O P V/P

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

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➢ Auto Tape Speed Select. 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.

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Checking a Preset Recording

1

2

3

2

M E N U

* *

TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 2 1 : 2 8

PR DAY START

1 FR 9 1 2 : 0 0→1 2 : 5 0AUTO -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

* *

E N D :M E N U

→

S T O P V/P

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

Cancelling a Preset Recording

Playing a Cassette

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You can check your preset recordings:

◆ When you have finished presetting the VCR

◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be

recorded

3

1 - Press the Q-PRO button or

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

◆ Press the button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.

Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.

2 Press the or buttons to select the required programme.
3 Press the o r buttons to select and change any values as

required. For more details, refer to the previous page.

4 On completion, press MENU twice.

This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded 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 .
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).

➢ One Touch Play.

For your convenience, you can playback tape with a
simple touch of the PLAY (
can be used even when the power is off but a cassette is
inserted.

button. One Touch Play

)

2

3

3

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually

CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 2 1 : 2 8

PR DAY START

1 FR 9 1 2 : 0 0→1 2 : 5 0AUTO -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

-- ---- - - : - -

D E L E T E :C L R / R S T M E N U

3

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→

S T O P V/P

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

→

- - : - - - - -

You can cancel any programmes that are:

◆ Incorrect

◆ No longer required

1 - Press the Q-PRO button or

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

◆ Press the button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.

Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.

2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the or

buttons.

3 Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected programme.

Result: All the recording information is deleted and the broad-

cast will not be recorded.

4 On completion, press MENU twice.

The Picture Adjustment 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

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.

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Intelligent Picture Control

1

PICTURE

* *

IPC : OFF

SOFTEN SHARPEN

- - - - - - - -*- - - - -

* *

O N / O F F :

Format 16:9 (Wide screen)

1

2

2

USER SET

* *

O S D :O N
TAPE SELECT : E 1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
I P C : O N
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
N I C A M : O N

* *

E ND:M E N U

Selecting the Colour Mode

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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.

Result: The P I C T U R E menu is displayed.

2 Press the button to turn the IPC (intelligent picture control)

option O N and O F F .

➢ When intelligent picture control mode is

of the image is adjusted automatically.

O N, the sharpness

3 To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control

mode O F F.

◆ The horizontal picture adjusting appears.

4 Press the or buttons until the picture is displayed according

to your preferences.

➢ If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the

P I C T U R E menu disappears automatically.

5 On completion, press the IPC button again.

The VCR automatically adjusts the image to fill the wide TV screen
when you play back a tape commercially available which is
recorded in the wide screen format or when you record or play
back a wide TV programme via the connect satellite, etc.

☛

Connect equipment compatible with wide screen, to the VCR
using the 21 pin SCART cable.

3

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the USER SEToption.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the

5 Press the button to select A U T O

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.

FORMAT 16:9option.

➝

O N

➝

O F F.

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

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 or buttons, until the cursor is placed

in front of the USER SEToption.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed

in front of the

5 Press the button to select A U T O

AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
B/W Black and White

COLOUR SYSTEMoption.

➝

P A L➝ B / W.

automatically selected by the VCR.

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

USER SET

* *

O S D :O N
TAPE SELECT : E 1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
I P C : O N
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
N I C A M : O N

* *

E ND:M E N U

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Selecting the Audio Output Mode

You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the
loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available.

Option Description

L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.

L R MIX

L R MONO

MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal

MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono channel.
L R Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left and right

To select the sound mode, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote
control until the required option is displayed.

channels.

channels.

➢ When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the

sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion

You can play a cassette in slow motion.

➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow

motion.

1 Press:

◆ 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

T

2 When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.

Press the

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

➢ Vertical stability: When playing back slow motion,

interference may be seen on the screen. Press the

( ) buttons to minimize this effect.

button twice.

V-LOCK.

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2

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Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

You can:

◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)

◆ Advance one frame at a time

1

➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame.

1 Press:

◆ to start playing the cassette

◆ to stop the tape at a given frame

◆

F.ADV ( )

to advance frame by frame

2 To return to normal playback, press .

☛ When you have been using the Frame-by-Frame function

for more than about five minutes, the VCR will auto-

1

matically 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
( ) buttons to minimize this effect.

Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds

You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to
nine times the normal speed).
Example: You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique,

The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control

movement by movement.

➢ No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable

speeds.

V-LOCK

Searching for a Specific Sequence

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:

Prev

etc.

Seq.

played

2 1 1 2

Seq. being

➢ 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.

1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2 Enter the number of the index to be found using the numeric

buttons.

➢ When entering a single digit number, do not forget to

precede it with a zero.
Example: 02.

Result: The index number is displayed.

3 Select the direction in which the VCR is to search:

◆ to search backwards

◆ to search forwards

Result: When the index is found, cassette playback starts.

Next

Seq.

etc.

3

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1

INDEX: --

3

1

1

1 Press:

◆ during playback

◆ SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette backwards

◆ SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette forwards

2 Each time you press a SHUTTLE ( ) button, the speed is

changed as shown in the following illustration.

REVERSE

REVERSE

PLAY

X7

REVERSE

PLAYx3STILL

PLAY

X9

34

SLOW

MOTION

X1/10

SLOW
MOTION

X1/5

PLAYX3PLAYX7PLAY

PLAY

X9

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Auto Repeat Play

M E N U

* *

TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

EASY OPERATION

* *

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

* *

E N D :M E N U

* *

E ND:M E N U

Interval Repeat Play

1

2

3

2

M E N U

* *

TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

EASY OPERATION

* *

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

* *

E N D :M E N U

* *

E ND:M E N U

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 or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the REPEAT PLAYoption.

5 To... Press or , until...

Repeat play O N is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play O F F is displayed.

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

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 or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option.

5 To... Press , until...

Interval repeat play 5, 10, 15 is displayed.

Cancel interval repeat play O F F is displayed.

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

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.

Using the Tape Counter

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 DISPLAY twice to display the counter

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

zero

3 To fast-forward or rewind to the sequence at which the counter

was set to zero, simply press or .
Result: The VCR stops automatically when the counter

reaches zero.

➢ 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 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

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0 : 0 0 : 0 0

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Using the Assemble Edit Function

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

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1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR.
2 Press the button to start playback.
3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new

recording, press the button.

4 Press the

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

( ) button again as often as necessary to

F.ADV

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 ( or )

◆ The INPUT button for the AV1 or AV2 input sources

7 Press the button to start recording.
8 When you have finished recording, press .

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder

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

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6

7

of your VCR, as indicated on page 12.

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

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 bothVCRs.

buttons for television channels

Auto Power Off

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 or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the EASY OPERATION option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the AUTO POWER OFF option.

5 Press the button, until you select the time of Auto Power off

interval.

OFF 2HOUR 3HOUR

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

Resetting Your VCR

If you find that your VCR is not operating correctly, or no
indications appear in the display, you can reset it.

1 Press the RESET button on the rear panel with a pen or pencil, to

reset the VCR.
Result: All preset data will be erased and will need to be

reprogrammed.

2 If the problem is not solved after you have reset the VCR, refer to

page 41 for a list of simple checks to be performed before contac­ting the after-sales service.

Child door Lock System

With this mechanism you can prevent children from harming
themselves or the VCR. It stops fingers and small articles from
entering your VCR.

1

2

2

M E N U

* *

TIMER PROGRAMMING

USER SET

I N S T A L L A T I O N
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

EASY OPERATION

* *

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF

NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

* *

E N D :M E N U

* *

E ND:M E N U

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3

➢ If you wish to view the cassette being copied:

◆ Your VCR must be connected as usual to the

television (see page 12 for further details)

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Technical Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format VHS PAL standard
Heads Video: 4 rotary heads

Receiving channel UHF 21-69CH
Television system STANDARD I-NICAM STEREO
Luminance FM azimuth recording
Colour system PAL: Down converted subcarrier phase shifted direct recording

Tape speed SP 23.39 mm/sec
Recording/playback time SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape)
REW time About 100 sec in REW with E-180

VIDEO

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

AUDIO

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

Power requirement 230V (AC 50-60 Hz)
Power consumption Approx. 17 watts
Operation temperature 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
Operation humidity 10%-75%
Weight 3.3 Kg (net)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 285 x 94 mm

Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head

NTSC PB on PAL TV
LP 11.69 mm/sec
LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape)

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.

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

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

Timer recording was unsuccessful ◆ Was the POWER button pressed to activate the timer?

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

Noise bars or streaks on playback ◆ Press the
When the button is pressed ◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the

during playback, the still picture
has severe “noise bars” streaks SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Incorrect operations or no display ◆ Use a pencil to press the RESET button and reinitialize

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

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 16), move the channel number several channels
you will need to change the VCR output down from the original setting. (example:from 60 to 57).
channel in the following way 4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol)

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.

◆ Have you pressed the POWER button?

side up and the safety tab facing you.

◆ Is the VCR tuner properly set?

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

◆ 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.

TUNER.

◆ Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

TRK

( or )buttons to minimize this effect.

condition of the tape. Press the

TRK ( or )buttonsduring

the VCR. All preset data is lost.

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.

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.

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