Samsung SV-640X, SV-445X, SV-245X, SV-240X Instruction Manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-640X
SV-445X
SV-245X
SV-240X

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

◆ R

ECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

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

■ Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-640X/SV-445X Only) ........................... 21

■ NICAM (SV-640X Only)................................................................................. 22

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

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

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

■ Using the G-CODE Feature (SV-640X/SV-245X Only)................................. 25

■ Modifying G-CODE Programming (SV-640X/SV-245X Only)........................ 26

■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 27

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

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

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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-640X, SV-445X, SV-245X and
SV-240X. Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

Features Chart

- ★(SV-640X): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-640X.

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

only relevant to one model.

Feature SV-640X SV-445X SV-245X SV-240X

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

●●●●

Changing recording speed (SP/LP)

●●

G-CODE recording

●●

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable

●●

Hi-Fi and A2/NICAM

●

Audio Dubbing

●

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.

HH

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......................................................................................... 29

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-240X Only).......................... 29

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

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

■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-240X Only).................................................... 30

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

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-640X Only)........................................ 32

■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-245X/SV-240X Only)........................... 32

◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE

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

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 33

■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 34

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 34

■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 35

■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 35

◆ EASY OPERATION

■ G-CODE EXTEND (SV-640X/SV-245X Only)............................................... 36

■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 36

◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES

■

Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable (SV-640X/SV-245X Only)

..................... 37

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

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

■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-640X Only)............................. 39

◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS

■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-640X/SV-445X/SV-445X/

SV-245X Only)............................................................................................... 40

■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 41

■ Child door lock system (SV-640X/SV-245X/SV-240X Only) ......................... 41

■ ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 41

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 42

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 43

■ TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 44

☛

➢

NoteImportantHold downPress/push

Symbols

1

1

1

= Step number

★

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-445X) (SV-640X)

(SV-240X) (SV-245X)

(SV-640X)

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-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X)

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-640X/SV-445X/SV-245X)

(SV-240X)

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-640X)

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON (SV-445X/SV-245X)

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON

★

(SV-640X ONLY)

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 ★(SV-640X/

SV-245X 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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REMOTE CONTROL

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR

REC

SV-245X/SV-240X

SV-640X/SV-445X

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-640X Only)
6 REC indicator

VCR

5 6

12 3 4

Hi-Fi

RCA VIDEO & AUDIO

CABLE

★

(SV-640X 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-640X only)

◆ Other VCR

Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television
output ◆ Other VCR

◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

★

(SV-640X only)

LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Television

◆ Other VCR

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X only)

LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

◆ Camcorder

★

(SV-640X only)

◆ Other VCR

LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system

◆ Camcorder

★

(SV-245X 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.

TV

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable

You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the
television. You thus:

◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures

◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR

☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable

supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.

◆ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off

before connecting the cables.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear

of the VCR.

3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

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-640X

Aerial

TV

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

RF
coaxial
cable

TV

2

SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X

SV-640X

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN 2

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR

(SV-245X Only)

Camcorder

VCR

Sound system

SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X

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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 36.

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 43).

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-640X/SV-445X)

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/

SV-245X)

OK

REC MENU

4

VCR STANDBY/ON

S

STANDBY/ON

S

2

2

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

60%

I

■■■■■■■■■■■■

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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-640X/SV-245X 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
NICAM :ON
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-640X only)

◆ The power supply remains off for more than 30 sec
★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X 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.

★

(SV-640X)

OPTIONS

OSD :ON

TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X)

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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 12).

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 12)

◆ Automatically

◆ Manually (see page 18)

You can store up to 80 stations.

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.

Press the

❿

button to select this option.

5 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.

6 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 19).

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 by pressing the

➛

or ❿buttons.

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

Then tune your television again (see page 13).

Setting the VCR Output Channel

INSTALLATION

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

INSTALL

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

INSTALLATION

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

INSTALL

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

2%

I--------------------I

END:MENU

YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST

PRESS OK TO CONTINUE

MENU TO EXIT

INSTALL

AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP

VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36

"❷

❿

END:MENU

INSTALL

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36

"❷

❿

END:MENU

GB

1918

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.

Clearing a Preset StationPresetting the Stations Manually

INSTALLATION

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

INSTALL

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

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 12)

◆ Automatically (see page 17)

◆ Manually

You can store up to 80 stations.

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

have already set them automatically.

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 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
06, first press “0” and then press “6”. (see age 44)

9 Press the

"

or ❷buttons until the NAME is selected.

10 To change the programme’s name, press the

❿!

button.

Result

: The first letter of the name flashes.

11 To... Then...

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

(letters, numbers or “-” character).

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

12 If you... Then...

Wish to store the ◆

Press the corresponding"or ❷!buttons,

station displayed 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"or ❷!buttons,

store the station until the

CH is selected.

displayed

◆ Press the

➛or❿

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

◆ Go back to the beginning of Step 12

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

stations have been stored.

14

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

INSTALL

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36

"❷

❿

END:MENU

**

TV STATION TABLE

**

PR CH NAME

1 002 CAEB

2 --- ---­3 --- ---­4 --- ---­5 --- ----

"❷

❿

SWAPPING:OK

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

**

MANUAL TUNING

**

PR : 1

CH : ---

MFT : ­NAME : ----

"❷

➛❿

MEMORY: OK

END:MENU

INSTALLATION

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

INSTALL

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

INSTALL

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36

"❷

❿

END:MENU

**

TV STATION TABLE

**

PR CH NAME

1 002 CAEB

2 --- ---­3 --- ---­4 --- ---­5 --- ----

"❷

❿

SWAPPING:OK

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

GB

21

Selecting the Cassette Type

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.

Selecting the Recording Speed ★(SV-640X/SV-445X Only)

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

4 hours and 20 mins.

E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours

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

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.

20

Changing the Preset Station Table

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.

And then press the

❿

button to select this option.

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.

INSTALLATION

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

INSTALL

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

INSTALL

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36

"❷

❿

END:MENU

**

TV STATION TABLE

**

PR CH NAME

1 002 CAEB

2 --- ---­3 --- ---­4 --- ---­5 --- ----

"❷

SWAPPING:OK

MENU

**

TV STATION TABLE

**

PR CH NAME

1 --- ---­2 --- ----

3 002 CAEB

4 --- ---­5 --- ----

"❷

SWAPPING:OK

MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

OPTIONS

OSD :ON

TAPE SELECT :E180

COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-640X)

OPTIONS

OSD :ON

TAPE SELECT :E180

COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X)

GB

23

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.

1

TRK PROG

REC MENU

6

OK

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

★

5

VCR INPUT

REPEAT

DISP./

CT

IPC INPUT

REPEAT

K PROG

DISPL

A

4

4

4

4

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/

SV-245X)

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

PROG/TRK (

"

or ❷) /

PROG (

"

or ❷)

buttons

or

◆ The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X 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-640X/SV-445X, 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 34).

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.

22

NICAM ★(SV-640X Only)

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

", 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.

OPTIONS

USER SET

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO

NICAM :ON

ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

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

or

◆ The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X 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-640X/SV-445X, 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 34).

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

24

Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop

3

LENGTH 2:30

SET LENGTH :

PRESS REC

OK

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

★

5

VCR INPUT

REPEAT

DISP./

CT

IPC INPUT

REPEAT

K PROG

DISPL

A

4

4

4

4

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/

SV-245X)

◆ 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)

1 Press the TIMER button.

Result

: The TIMER METHOD is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

"or❷

buttons, until the G-CODE option

is selected.

3 Press the

❿!

button to select G-CODE.

Result

: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the

G-CODE code.

☛ If all six programmes have been set, the message TIMER

IS FULL

is displayed. Refer to page 28 if you wish to

cancel a preset recording.

4 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 G-CODE 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 G-CODE 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

"or❷

buttons. Refer to the following page if:

◆ The programme number or times flash

◆ You wish to modify the programme

6 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 Timer indicator ( ) is displayed. (SV-640X)
The REC indicator dim the light. (SV-245X)

☛ If no cassette has been inserted when you press

VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) the Timer indicator
flashes. If the safety tab on the cassette has been broken,
the cassette is ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette.

8 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

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

manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

V

IPC

+

GB

25

Using the G-CODE Feature ★(SV-640X/SV-245X Only)

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

1

G-CODE

CODE ---------

CODE:0-9 CORRECT:

➛

END:MENU

**

TIMER METHOD

**

STANDARD

G-CODE

"❷

❿

END:MENU

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START

→

STOP

L1 MO 1 12:00

→

12:50SP

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

"❷

➛❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-640X)

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START→STOP
L1 MO 1 12:00→12:50

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

"❷

➛❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-245X)

GB

2726

Using the Timer Programming Feature

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

"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 PROGRAMMINGmenu 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 LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 ★(SV-640X/SV-245X
only) input sources.

4 Press

❿

to select the recording day.

5 Select the required day by pressing the

"or❷

buttons.

6 Press

❿

to select the recording start time.

7 Select the required hour value by pressing the

"or❷

buttons.

8 Press

❿

to select the minutes.

9 Select the required minute value by pressing the

"or❷

buttons.

10 Press

❿

to select the recording end time.

11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the

"or❷

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

★

With SV-640X/SV-445X, you can select the recording speed.
a. Press

❿

to 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).

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-640X/SV-445X 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 AUTO mode timer recording

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

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

1

**

TIMER METHOD

**

STANDARD

G-CODE

"❷

❿

END:MENU

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START

→

STOP

L1 MO 1 12:00→12:50SP

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

"❷

➛❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X)

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START

→

STOP

L1 MO 1 12:00

→

12:50

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

"❷

➛❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-245X/SV-240X)

Modifying G-CODE Programming ★(SV-640X/SV-245X 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 ❿buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
than the tuner

LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 input ◆ Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the

input source selection.

➢ The input source must be selected before changing any

other value.

Record a programme every day ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time

◆ Press the

"or❷

buttons, until the DLY (Daily) value is

displayed.

Record a programme every week ◆ Press the ➛or ❿buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time

◆ Press the

"or❷

buttons, 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

"or❷

buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.

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

★

(SV-640X only) flashes.

◆ Press the

"or❷

buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:

• AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 27

• SP (Standard Play)

• LP (Long Play)

GB

2928

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

❿ll

.

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).

Playing a Cassette

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually

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-240X Only)

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.

OK

TRK PROG

REC MENU

3

2

REPEAT

DISP./

A.TRK

IPC

TRK PRO

G

DIO

A.TRK IPC INPUT

REPEAT

TRK PROG

AUDIO DISPLAY

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/

SV-245X)

Checking a Preset Recording

Cancelling a Preset Recording

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START

→

STOP

L1 MO 1 12:00→12:50SP

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

"❷

SET:

❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X)

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START→STOP
L1 MO 1 12:00→12:50

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--

→

--:--

"❷

SET:

❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-245X/SV-240X)

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START

→

STOP

L1 MO 1 12:00

→

12:50SP

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--

→

--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

-- ---- --:--→--:----

"❷

SET:

❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X)

PROG

1/JAN MON 21:28

PR DAY START

→

STOP

L1 MO 1 12:00

→

12:50

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

-- ---- --:--→--:--

"❷

SET:

❿

DELETE:CLR/RST MENU

★

(SV-245X/SV-240X)

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 PROGRAMMINGmenu 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 PROGRAMMINGmenu is displayed.

2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the

"or❷

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.

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Selecting the Colour Mode

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

➢

◆ 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 PAL/NTSC system

standard is automatically selected by the VCR.

B/W Black and White

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

USER SET

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

OPTIONS

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

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.

Intelligent Picture Control

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.

Intelligent Picture Control ★(SV-240X Only)

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

A.TRK IPC INPUT

REPEAT

TRK PROG

AUDIO DISPLAY

1

**

PICTURE

**

IPC : OFF

SOFTEN SHARPEN

--------

*

-----

➛❿

ON/OFF:

❷

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF

IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-640X)

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF

IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X)

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180

COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO

NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-640X)

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180

COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO

ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X)

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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:

◆

❿

II

to start playing the cassette

◆ SLOW ( ) as many times as required to decrease or

increase the speed respectively

☛

T

o return to the normal speed, press the

❿

II

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

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

II

to start playing the cassette

◆

❿

II

to stop the tape at a given frame

◆

F.ADV ( )

to advance frame by frame

2 To return to normal playback, press

❿

II

.

☛ 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.

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

SLOW

V-LOCK

F.ADV

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

11

OK

REC MENU

1

VCR INPUT

REPEAT

PROG/TRK

DISP./

A.TRK

IPC

TRK PR

O

UDIO

2

2

2

2

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/

SV-245X)

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:

Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★(SV-640X

Only)

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.

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode ★(SV-445X/SV-245X/
SV-240X Only)

X

REPEAT

VOL PROG/TRK

AUDIO

DISP./

VOL

P

AUDIO

REC

TRK

AUDIO

REC

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X)

L R

MIX

MONO

L

R

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.

Heard in
monaural.

Heard in
monaural.

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

GB

3534

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.

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 OPERATION 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 repeat play OFFis displayed.

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.

Interval Repeat Play

Auto Repeat Play

G-CODE EXTEND :OFF
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF

REPEAT PLAY :OFF

NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X)

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF

REPEAT PLAY :OFF

NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

★

(SV-445X/SV-240X)

G-CODE EXTEND :OFF
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF

NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X)

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF

NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

★

(SV-445X/SV-240X)

Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind

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

II

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

II

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.

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:

etc.

Prev

Seq.

Seq. being

played

Next

Seq.

etc.

21 12

➞

➢ 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.

3

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.

4

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

❿

II

.

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

➛➛

).

4

To cancel an Index search simply press the

❿

II

or ■button.

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

INDEX:

➛➛!!!!!❿❿

INDEX SEARCH:

❿❿!!!!

+01

1

GB

3736

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X

Only)

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 (see page 37).

◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken

with a camcorder (see page 37).

◆ You wish to dub a prerecorded video cassette with

sound from a stereo system (see page 38).

☛

◆ 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 one end of the RCA audio/video cable into the VIDEO

INPUT 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 supplied into the AUDIO

INPUT 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).

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

PROG

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

PROG

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

1

3

3

★

(SV-640X)

1

3

★

(SV-245X)

Using the Tape Counter

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

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

G-CODE EXTEND option is selected.

5 Press

➛or❿

buttons to set the G-CODE EXTEND time by

increments of 10 minutes.

6 To turn off, press

➛or❿

buttons repeatedly until OFF shows.

G-CODE EXTEND ★(SV-640X/SV-245X

Only)

EASY OPERATION

PROG OPTIONS INSTALL

CLOCK BONUS LANG

"❷!!

➛❿!!

OK END: MENU

G-CODE EXTEND :OFF

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

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

BONUS

0:00:00

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

TV VCR INPUT

REPEAT

VOL PROG/TRK

REC MENU

DISP./

SELECT

-/--

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

A.TRK IPC INPUT

REPEAT

TRK PROG

DIO

EC MENU

DISPLAY

2

2

2

2

★

(SV-240X)

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/

SV-245X)

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 15).

Press DISP./ or DISPLAY:

◆ Once to display the current function, programme

number, recording speed

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X only),

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

GB

3938

With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously
recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from:

◆ A CD player

◆ A microphone connected to a sound system

◆ A cassette player

Restriction:
Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal audio track

(normal audio).

1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your

sound system (CD/cassette player for example).

2 Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the audio input

connectors (L, R) on the front of your VCR.

3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette on which the audio track is to be

replaced, and press the

❿

II

to start playback.

4 Find the scene that you want to over-dub and press

❿

II

on the

remote control.

5 Press DUB.

Result

: Your VCR is now in the Audio dubbing Pause mode.

6 On the sound system, locate the point on the CD or cassette at

which you wish to start playback.
Example

: The track that you wish to record on the cassette.

7 When you are ready:

◆ Start playback on the sound system

◆ Press REC on the remote control.

Result

:

The soundtrack is replaced on the pre-recorded cassette.

➢ The new sound will be recorded on the normal sound

track of the tape, and the original sound will remain on
the Hi-Fi sound track.
To hear the new sound and original sound mixed
together, press the Audio button on the remote control
until the MIX option is displayed (see page 32).

Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette ★(SV-640X Only)

4 5

6

10

A.DUB

A.DUB

VIDEO EDIT

A.DUB

-0:05:23

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

5

REC MENU

4

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

PROG

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

3

3

F.ADV

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 LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X only) input sources

7 Press the

❿ll

button to start recording.

8 When you have finished recording, press

■

.

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 RCA audio and video input connectors on the rear of
your VCR, as indicated on page 11.
You can also use an RCA audio and video cable to connect the LINE IN 2
input on the front of your VCR.★(SV-640X/SV-245X 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:

◆ LINE IN 1 for the rear input

◆

LINE IN 2 for the front input ★(SV-640X/SV-245X only)

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)

Using the Assemble Edit Function

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder

OK

REC MENU

OK

REC MENU

2

6

GB

4140

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

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.

ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption

G-CODE EXTEND :OFF

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF

REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

★

(SV-640X/SV-245X)

AUTO POWER OFF :OFF

REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF

INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

"❷

❿

END:MENU

BONUS

★

(SV-445X/SV-240X)

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
will switch 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.

You can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button Function

TV STANDBY/ON➀Used to switch the television on and off.
TV or VCR

➁

Used to switch between the TV and VCR modes.
Only the VOL

(

+ or –

)

and TV STANDBY/ON

buttons are operational in VCR mode.

-/--

➂

Used to enter a two-figure programme number.
Example

: For programme 12, press -/-- followed

by numeric buttons 1 and 2.

INPUT

➃

Used to select an external source.

VOL +or –

➄

Used to adjust the volume of the television.

PROG/TRK ➅Used to select the required programme.
(

"or❷

)

DISP./

➆

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.

Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control

★

(SV-640X/SV-445X/SV-245X Only)

VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

TV VCR INPUT

SELECT

-/--

TV

VCR

INPUT

REPEAT

VOL PROG/TRK

AUDIO DISP./

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

TV VCR INPUT

REPEAT

VOL PROG/TRK

AUDIO DISP./

SELECT

-/--

TV

VCR

INPUT

REPEAT

VOL PROG/TRK

AUDIO DISP./

1

2

2

6

6

7

3

5

5

4

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON

ECO. MODE :OFF

IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

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(SV-640X)

OPTIONS

OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO

ECO. MODE :OFF

IPC :ON

"❷

❿

END:MENU

★

(SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X)

Child Door Lock System ★(SV-640X/SV-245X/SV-240X Only)

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

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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 (or)

buttons to

minimize this effect.

When the

❿

II

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 (

has severe “noise bars” streaks

or )

buttons 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 13).
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 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 13).

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.

Technical Specifications

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-445X)

Video: 2 rotary heads

(SV-245X/SV-240X)
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, lnterband/ VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, lnterband/

Hyperband Hyperband

Television system STANDARD B/G A2/NICAM STANDARD B/G
Luminance FM azimuth recording FM azimuth recording
Colour system PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down

converted subcarrier phase shifted converted subcarrier phase shifted
direct recording direct recording
NTSC PB on PAL TV 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-445X only)

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-445X only)

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 AC 240V 50/60 Hz AC 240V 50/60 Hz
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

MODEL SV-640X SV-445X/SV-245X/SV-240X

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THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY

www.samsungvcr.com AC68-01330A

ELECTRONICS

TV Frequency Table

002~012 :CCIR STD VHF 244~250 :MOROCCO
013~020 :ITALY 251~255 :BELGUIM
021~069 :CCIR STD UHF
071~075 :CCIR CABLE
201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE

DISP CH Band Fp STD

DISP CH Band Fp STD

DISP CH Band Fp STD

002 E02 V-L 48.25 CCIR
003 E03 V-L 55.25 CCIR
004 E04 V-L 62.25 CCIR
005 E05 V-H 175.25 CCIR
006 E06 V-H 182.25 CCIR
007 E07 V-H 189.25 CCIR
008 E08 V-H 196.25 CCIR
009 E09 V-H 203.25 CCIR
010 E10 V-H 210.25 CCIR
011 E11 V-H 217.25 CCIR
012 E12 V-H 224.25 CCIR
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
101 S01 V-L 105.25 CCIR
102 S02 V-L 112.25 CCIR
103 S03 V-L 119.25 CCIR
104 S04 V-L 126.25 CCIR
105 S05 V-L 133.25 CCIR
106 S06 V-L 140.25 CCIR
107 S07 V-H 147.25 CCIR
108 S08 V-H 154.25 CCIR
109 S09 V-H 161.25 CCIR
110 S10 V-H 168.25 CCIR
111 S11 V-H 231.25 CCIR
112 S12 V-H 238.25 CCIR
113 S13 V-H 245.25 CCIR
114 S14 V-H 252.25 CCIR
115 S15 V-H 259.25 CCIR
116 S16 V-H 266.25 CCIR
117 S17 V-H 273.25 CCIR
118 S18 V-H 280.25 CCIR
119 S19 V-H 287.25 CCIR
120 S20 V-H 294.25 CCIR
121 S21 V-H 303.25 CCIR
122 S22 V-H 311.25 CCIR
123 S23 V-H 319.25 CCIR
124 S24 V-H 327.25 CCIR
125 S25 V-H 335.25 CCIR
126 S26 V-H 343.25 CCIR
127 S27 V-H 351.25 CCIR
128 S28 V-H 359.25 CCIR
129 S29 V-H 367.25 CCIR
130 S30 V-H 375.25 CCIR
131 S31 V-H 383.25 CCIR
132 S32 V-H 391.25 CCIR
133 S33 V-H 399.25 CCIR
134 S34 V-H 407.25 CCIR
135 S35 V-H 415.25 CCIR
136 S36 V-H 423.25 CCIR
137 S37 UHF 431.25 CCIR
138 S38 UHF 439.25 CCIR
139 S39 UHF 447.25 CCIR
140 S40 UHF 455.25 CCIR
141 S41 UHF 463.25 CCIR
142 1A V-L 42.25 lndoesia
143 01 V-L 45.25 Nez

151 01 V-L 43.25 Angola
152 02 V-L 52.25 Angola
153 03 V-L 60.25 Angola
154 04 V-H 175.25 S/Afri
155 05 V-H 183.25 S/Afri
156 06 V-H 191.25 S/Afri
157 07 V-H 199.25 S/Afri
158 08 V-H 207.25 S/Afri
159 09 V-H 215.25 S/Afri
160 10 V-H 223.25 S/Afri
161 11 V-H 231.25 S/Afri
162 13 V-H 247.45 S/Afri
201 R1 V-L 49.75 OIRT
202 R2 V-L 59.25 OIRT
203 R3 V-L 77.25 OIRT
204 R4 V-L 85.25 OIRT
205 R5 V-L 93.25 OIRT
206 R6 V-H 175.25 OIRT
207 R7 V-H 183.25 OIRT
208 R8 V-H 191.25 OIRT
209 R9 V-H 199.25 OIRT
210 R10 V-H 207.25 OIRT
211 R11 V-H 215.25 OIRT
212 R12 V-H 223.25 OIRT
244 M4 V-H 163.25

Morocco

245 M5 V-H 171.25

Morocco

246 M6 V-H 179.25

Morocco

247 M7 V-H 187.25

Morocco

248 M8 V-H 195.25

Morocco

249 M9 V-H 203.25

Morocco

250 M10 V-H 211.25

Morocco
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