Samsung SV-640B/XSA, SV-445B, SV-640B, SV-245B, SV-240B Instruction Manual
VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-640B
SV-445B
SV-245B
SV-240B
Instruction Manual
PAL
www.samsungvcr.com
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Contents
◆ FOREWORD
■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5
◆ VCR OVERVIEWS
■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6
■ Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 6
■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 7
■ Display Indicator............................................................................................ 8
■ Accessories................................................................................................... 8
◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 9
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 10
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 10
■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 11
■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 12
■ 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 ..................................................... 15
■ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 15
■ 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
◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 21
■ Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-640B/SV-445B Only) ........................... 21
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 22
■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 22
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 23
■ Using the G-CODE Feature (SV-640B/SV-245B Only)................................. 24
■ Modifying G-CODE Programming (SV-640B/SV-245B Only)........................ 25
■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 26
■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 27
■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 27
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About this manual
Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and
using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full
advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-640B, SV-445B, SV-245B and
SV-240B. Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-640B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-640B.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SV-640B SV-445B SV-245B SV-240B
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
●●●●
Changing recording speed (SP/LP)
●●
G-CODE recording
●●
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable
●●
Hi-Fi and A2
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Audio Dubbing
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Dual VCR/TV remote Control
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The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
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5°C
40°C
10% 75%
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Safety Instructions
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
Contents (cont.)
◆ PLAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 28
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-240B Only).......................... 28
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 28
■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 29
■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-240B Only).................................................... 29
■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 30
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-640B Only)........................................ 31
■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-445B/SV-245B/SV-240B Only)............ 31
◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 32
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 32
■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 33
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 33
■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 34
■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 34
◆ E
ASY OPERATION
■ G-CODE EXTEND (SV-640B/SV-245B Only)............................................... 35
■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 35
◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable (SV-640B/SV-245B Only) .......... 36
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 37
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 37
■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-640B Only)............................. 38
◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-640B/SV-445B/
SV-245B Only)............................................................................................... 39
■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 40
■ Child door lock system (SV-640B/SV-245B/SV-240B Only) ......................... 40
■ ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 40
■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 41
◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 42
■ TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 43
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➢
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
1
1
1
= Step number
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Option
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Infrared Remote Control
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Front View of the VCR
Rear View of the VCR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
PLAY
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
AUDIO L, R OUTPUT
SOCKETS
AUDIO L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 2
PROG
REC STOP
PLAY
REW
F.F
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
EJECT
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
REW
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO, AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
PROGRAM SELECTION
BUTTONS
RECORD
BUTTON
(SV-445B) (SV-640B)
(SV-240B) (SV-245B)
(SV-640B)
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
PROG
REC
STOP
PLAY
REW
F.F
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN 2
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
REW
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
FF
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
AUDIO OUTPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
(SV-445B/SV-245B/SV-240B)
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
OK
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
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
(SV-640B/SV-445B/SV-245B)
(SV-240B)
OK
VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
TV VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISP./
SELECT
-/--
\
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON (SV-640B)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON (SV-445B/SV-245B)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
★
(SV-640B ONLY)
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 ★(SV-640B/
SV-245B ONLY) SELECTION / REPEAT
SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
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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.
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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
REC
SV-245B/SV-240B
SV-640B/SV-445B
12 3 45
1 STANDBY/ON Mode display
2 Rewind indicator
3 Play indicator
4 FF indicator
5 Record indicator
◆
REFERENCE: The state of POWER in each power input
conditions.
MODE
UNPLUGGED POWER OFF POWER ON
OFF DIM GREEN LIGHT GREEN
LED
THE STATE OF
POWER LED
1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 ECO Mode display
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 Hi-Fi indicator ★(SV-640B Only)
6 REC indicator
VCR
5 6
12 3 4
Hi-Fi
RCA VIDEO & AUDIO
CABLE
★
(SV-640B ONLY)
You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆ Types of connectors available on your systems
◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
(camcorder for example)
Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Camcorder
◆ Satellite receiver
★
(SV-640B only)
◆ Other VCR
Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television
output ◆ Other VCR
◆ Audio Hi-Fi system
★
(SV-640B only)
LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Television
◆ Other VCR
★
(SV-445B/SV-245B/SV-240B only)
LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system
◆ Camcorder
★
(SV-640B only)
◆ Other VCR
LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system
◆ Camcorder
★
(SV-245B only)
◆ 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
☛ 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.
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
R L
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
To receive television programmes a signal must be received from
one of the following sources:
◆ An outdoor aerial
◆ An indoor aerial
◆ A cable television network
◆ A satellite receiver
☛ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off
before connecting the cables.
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on the
rear of your VCR.
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
can also connect your VCR to the television via the RCA cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the
television. You thus:
◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable
supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.
◆ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off
before connecting the cables.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear
of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways. The following
illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Aerial
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
RF
coaxial
cable
TV
2
➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the front of the VCR are used
for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
4
2
TV
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
3
SV-640B
Aerial
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
RF
coaxial
cable
TV
2
SV-445B/SV-245B/SV-240B
SV-640B
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
(SV-245B Only)
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
SV-445B/SV-245B/SV-240B
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using
a RCA cable
➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).
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
II
button
.
5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 38.
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 42).
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.
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 10.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result
: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the
#or❷
buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result
: A message appears.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
TV
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
2
★
(SV-640B/SV-445B)
★
(SV-240B)
★
(SV-640B/SV-445B/
SV-245B)
OK
REC MENU
4
VCR STANDBY/ON
S
STANDBY/ON
S
2
2
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
60%
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■■■■■■■■■■■■
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END:MENU
CLOCK
MON
12:00 1/JAN/2001
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!!
#❷
END:MENU
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
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.
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).
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
OK
REC MENU
2
2
2
1
3
2
CLOCK SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
CLOCK
CLOCK
MON
12:00 1/JAN/2001
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!!
"❷
END:MENU
1
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END: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 G-CODE
★
(SV-640B/SV-245B only) function, 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 information ONis displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷
❿
END:MENU
LANGUAGE SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
LANG
LANG
ENGLISH DUTCH
DEUTSCH SVENSKA
FRANÇAIS MAGYAR
ITALIANO POLSKI
ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS
"❷!!!!!!
➛❿
MEMORY:OK
END:MENU
LANGUAGE SET
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 1 hour
★
(SV-640B only)
◆ The power supply remains off for more than 30 sec
★
(SV-445B/SV-245B/SV-240B only)
☛
◆ 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.
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