VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-650GS
SV-455G
SV-455GS
SV-254G
SV-254GS
Instruction Manual
www.samsungvcr.com
PAL NTSCPAL
About this manual
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Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-650GS, SV-455G, SV-455GS, SV-254G and SV-254GS.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
- (SV-650GS): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example
SV-650GS.
-Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to one model.
Features Chart
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Changing recording speed (SP/LP) |
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Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable |
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Dual VCR/TV remote Control |
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Front SHUTTLE |
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Audio Dubbing a pre-recorded cassette |
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Contents
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FOREWORD |
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Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... |
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VCR OVERVIEWS |
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■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... |
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Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................ |
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Display Indicator ............................................................................................ |
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Accessories ................................................................................................... |
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CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER |
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■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. |
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■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. |
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■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ................................. |
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■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR ................................................... |
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■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ |
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■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... |
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SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER |
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■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... |
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■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. |
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... |
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Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. |
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■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the RF OUT sound Mode............................................................... |
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■ Presetting the Stations Automatically ............................................................ |
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■ Presetting the Stations Manually ................................................................... |
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■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... |
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■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ |
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RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS |
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■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Recording Speed ..................................................................... |
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■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... |
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■ Recording a Programme Immediately ........................................................... |
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■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... |
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■ Using the Timer Programming Feature ......................................................... |
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■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ |
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■ Cancelling a Preset Recording ...................................................................... |
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PLAYING BACK |
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Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... |
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■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-254G/SV-254GS Only) ....... |
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■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ........................................................... |
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Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. |
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■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-254G/SV-254GS Only).................................. |
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■ Selecting the Colour Mode ............................................................................ |
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■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-650GS Only)..................................... |
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■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode |
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(SV-455G/SV-455GS/SV-254G/SV-254GS Only)......................................... |
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SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion (SV-650GS/SV-455G/SV-455GS Only) . 31
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame ........................................................... |
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■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... |
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■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds ....................................................... |
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■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... |
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Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... |
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Interval Repeat Play ...................................................................................... |
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■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ |
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ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES |
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■ Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable .................................................... |
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■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. |
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■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. |
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■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-650GS Only).......................... |
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OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control
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Auto Power Off .............................................................................................. |
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Technical Specifications ................................................................................ |
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SOLVING PROBLEMS |
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Problems and Solutions................................................................................. |
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TV Frequency Table ...................................................................................... |
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Safety Instructions
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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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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.
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THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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Front View of the VCR |
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Rear View of the VCR |
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EJECT |
SHARPNESS |
VIDEO CASSETTE |
RECORD |
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COMPARTMENT |
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AUDIO L, R INPUT |
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AERIAL IN |
VIDEO INPUT |
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PLAY |
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LINE IN 2 VIDEO |
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STOP |
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INPUT SOCKET |
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PAUSE/STILL |
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TRACKING |
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INPUT SOCKETS |
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SELECTION |
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BUTTONS |
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LINE IN 1 |
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LINE OUT |
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STANDBY/ON |
EJECT |
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SHUTTLE |
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VIDEO OUTPUT |
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OUT TO TV |
VIDEO OUTPUT |
AUDIO OUTPUT |
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PAUSE/STILL |
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SELECTION BUTTONS |
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Infrared Remote Control
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(SV-655GS/SV-455G/SV-455GS)
VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON
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SHUTTLE |
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V-LOCK |
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CLR/RST |
F.ADV |
INDEX |
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AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON |
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STOP BUTTON |
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REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON |
REC |
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RECORD BUTTON |
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MENU SELECTION BUTTON |
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RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON |
SPEED |
DUB |
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AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON(SV-650GS ONLY)
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
Display Indicator
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STEREO
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STANDBY/ON EJECT
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SPEED |
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TIMER |
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
1Cassette loaded indicator
2PLAY indicator
3Multi-function display
4Timer indicator
5REC indicator
6STEREO indicator
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL |
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS |
COAXIAL CABLE |
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
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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.
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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.
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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.
1Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked 
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4Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television.
5To 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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VIDEO |
AUDIO |
LINE IN 1
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LINE OUT
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
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SV-650GS |
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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.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear of the VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
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Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
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You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways.
The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
The RCA input/output connectors on the front of the VCR are used for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
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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.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11. (Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3Select the required language by pressing the "or buttons.
4Press OK to store the language selected. Result: A message appears.
5Press 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.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Auto preset can be performed by pressing (STOP) on the
VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.
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