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-675GX, SV-671GX, SV-475GX, SV-470GX,
SV-275GX and SV-270GX.
Before you start reading this manual please
check your model number. It is displayed on
the rear of the VCR.
Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate
instructions that are only relevant to one model.
Connecting an RCA
Audio/Video cable
A2/NICAM
Dual VCR/TV
remote Control
Hi-Fi
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Safety Instructions
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.
Do NOT expose the DVD-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 place any objects on the
DVD-VCR or remote control.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
direct sunlight.
During a storm and/or lightning,
unplug the DVD-VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
ENG-2
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
any liquids.
If the remote control is not used for
a long period of time, remove the
batteries and store it in a cool, dry
place.
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using
the Coaxial Cable and SCART cable
1 23 4
5 6 7
1 Cassette loaded
indicator
2 PLAY indicator
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 VCR indicator
6 STEREO indicator
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(SV-675GX/
SV-671GX ONLY)
7 Rec 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
Inserting Batteries in the Remote
Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote
control when you:
◆
Purchase the video cassette recorder
◆
Find that the remote control is no longer
working correctly
1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release
the battery compartment cover on the rear of the
remote control.
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.
2
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into thesocket
on your VCR.
TV
3
4
Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on the
television.
5
To obtain better quality pictures and sound on
your television, you can also connect your VCR
to the television via the SCART cable (see
section below) if your television is equipped with
this type of connection.
4
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).
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
using the SCART Cable
You can connect your VCR to the television using the
SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the
television. You thus:
◆
Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆
Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
☛ ◆
Regardless of the type of connection chosen,
you must always connect the coaxial cable
supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible
on the screen when the VCR is switched off.
◆
Make sure that both the television and the VCR
are switched off before connecting the cables.
You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system.
:You wish to take advantage of the quality of
Example
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above
2 Connect one end of the SCART cable to the
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector
4 Plug the RCAAudio cable with stereo system into
your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a
programme or recording via your VCR.
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(SV-675GX/SV-671GX only)
section.
AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR.
on the television.
the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.
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(SV-675GX/SV-671GX only)
Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts
SV-671GX/ SV-475GX/SV-275GX Only)
This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV
broadcasts.
Example:CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.
You can:
◆
Record a scrambled programme while watching
another channel
◆
Record another channel while watching a
scrambled programme
☛
When the DECODER is connected to the
AV2 socket, AV2 SET must be set to DEC.
1 Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on
page 7.
2 Plug the SCART cable with the decoder into the
AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the decoder.
Satellite Receiver or other
Equipment
★
3
Aerial Connector
SCART Cable
(SV-675GX/
Aerial
TV
SCART
Cable
RF coaxial cable
TV
2
Aerial
4
2
ENG-8
SCARTC
able
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TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite
receiver or Other Equipment
SV-671GX/SV-475GX/SV-275GX Only)
You can connect your VCR to the Satellite receiver or
other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate
outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The
following illustrations give a few examples of the
connection possibilities.
★
(SV 675GX/
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 7.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial
Cable)
1 AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
When the satellite receiver or other equipment is
connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must first be
set to EXT.Plug the SCART Cable with satellite
receiver or other equipment into the AV2
(DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR. After
making this connection, select the source by
pressing the input button for the AV2 input sources.
2 By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the
station received through the satellite tuner.
Aerial
Satellite Receiver or other
Equipment
TV
SCARTC
able
Aerial Connector
1
SCART Cable
2
TV
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
Result:
3 Select the required language by pressing the
or
❷
buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result: Amessage appears.
5 Press OK button.
6 Press the
★
☛
or ❷buttons to select your country.
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX only)
The VCR searches for the stations according
to a preset preference list corresponding to the
country that you have selected.
7 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
8 Press the corresponding or❷buttons to
select the your SYSTEM SELECT. Press the
OK button to start this option.
◆
The number of stations automatically stored by
the VCR depends on the number of stations
that it has found.
9 The current time and date are displayed
automatically.
Check the date and time.
if it is :
◆
Correct, Press Menu button twice to exit the
menu.
◆
incorrect, see page 10.
➢
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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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
Setting the Date and Time
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you
are not using a Scart cable
➢
To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable
is used, the television must be set to the
audio/video mode (AV).
1 Switch on the television.
2 witch 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
button.
❿
II
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 11 and Problems and Solutions on page 30p).
8 When the picture and sound are perfectly clear,
store this channel at the desired programme
position on the television.
Result: That programme is now reserved for use
with your VCR.
our VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used
to:
◆ Automatically stop programme recording
◆ Preset your VCR to record a programme
automatically
You must set the date and time when:
◆ You purchase the video cassette recorder
☛ ◆ Do not forget to reset the time when
you change clocks from winter to
summer time and vice versa.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,
select the CLOCK SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
4 Press ➛ or ❿ to select the hour, minutes, day,
month and year.
Result: The option selected flashes.
5 Press the
the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed
➢
or ❷buttons to increase or decrease
automatically.
You can hold the or ❷buttons down to
scroll more quickly through the values.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen
Information
Setting the VCR Output
Channel
Your VCR displays most information both on the
VCR and the television.
You can choose to display or hide this information
on the television screen (except for the Index,
Programming MENU and Showview function
★
(SV-675GX/SV-475GX/SV-275GX only), which
cannot be hidden).
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
select the USER SET option.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
OSD option is selected.
5 To...Press
Display on-screen ON is displayed.
information
Hide on-screenOFF is displayed.
information
or❷
➛or❿
buttons, until the
, until...
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
Choosing Your Language
You can change the language in which
information is displayed on the screen.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
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.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
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
select the INSTALLATION option.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
VCR OUTPUT CH option is selected.
or❷
buttons, until the
5 Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69)
by pressing the ➛or ❿buttons.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu. Then tune your television again
(see page 10).
Selecting the RF OUT Sound
Mode (B/G-D/K)
You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K)
according to the TV set connected to your
VCR.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding ,❷or ➛, ❿buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
4 Press the corresponding or❷buttons, until the
5
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
Result
TV SYSTEM option is selected.
Press the ❿button to select G or K.
menu.
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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 10).
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 10)
◆ Automatically
◆ Manually (see page 13)
You can store up to 80 stations.
8 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the
➢◆ Once the auto scanning procedure
➢To enable the VCR to decode a
scrambled TV station, the decoder
must be activated after the scan
(see pages 13).
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
➢
The number of stations automatically
stored by the VCR depends on the
number of stations that it has found.
end, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
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 13).
2 Press the corresponding
select the INSTALLATION option.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
the AUTO SET UP option is selected. And then
press the ❿button to select this option.
5 Press the
★
or❷
(SV-675GX/ SV-671GX only)
or ❷buttons, until
buttons to select your country.
☛The VCR searches for the stations
according to a preset preference list
corresponding to the country that you have
selected.
6
Press the corresponding
select the your SYSTEM SELECT. Press the
OK button to start this option.
7 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 programme1.
or❷
buttons to
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Presetting the Stations Manually
☛You do not need to preset the stations
manually if you have already set
them automatically.
➢To enable the VCR to decode a
scrambled TV station, the decoder
must be switched on.
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
the MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
5 Press the
option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
6 Press the
number as required.
7 Press the
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8 Press the
selected.
❿
button to select MANUAL SET UP
displayed.
or ❷buttons to select a programme
❿
button to preset the station.
or ❷buttons, until the SYSTEM is
9 Select the required system by pressing the
buttons.
10 Press the
11 Press the
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the
If you know the number of the channel you want,
press the numeric buttons on the remote control
for example, for channel E21, first press “0” and
then press “2”, “1” (see page 31).
or ❷buttons until the CH selected.
➛
or ❿buttons to start scanning.
first station found is displayed.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
or ❷buttons, until
➛
or
❿
13 Press the
the decoder for the TV station, if necessary.
14 Press the
15 To change the programme’s name, press the
button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
❿
button to activate or deactivate use of
or ❷buttons until the NAME is selected.
❿
16 To...Then...
Select a character Press the or ❷button until
in the name
Move to the next Press the ➛or ❿buttons
or previous respectively.
character
the required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
17 If you...Then...
Wish to store the ◆
station displayedor ❷buttons, until the MFT
Do not wish to ◆
store the stationor ❷buttons, until the CH
displayedis selected.
Press the corresponding
is selected.
◆ Press the ➛or❿buttons to
adjust the picture, if necessary.
◆
Press OK to store the station .
Press the corresponding
◆ Press the ➛or❿buttons to
go on scanning the frequency
band and display the next
station
◆ Go back to the beginning of
Step 14
18 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until
all the required stations have been stored.
19
On completion, press the MENU button three times
to exit the menu.
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.
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
select the INSTALLATION option.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
5 Press the corresponding
the required preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the
same time on the television screen.
or ❷buttons, until the
or ❷buttons, until
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
position. And then press OK again to swap the
position.
or ❷buttons to select required
8 Y ou 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.
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Switching between the TV and
VCR Modes
★
(SV-675GX/SV-
671GX/475GX/SV-275GX Only)
The TV/VCR button allows you to record one
channel with the VCR while you watch another
channel on the TV.
When the VCRYour television...
indicator is...
On
Off (or the VCRThe television receives the is
turned off)picture from your home aerial
To switch the VCR indicator on and off, simply press
the TV/VCR button.
The television receives the
picture from the VCR and you
can select channels with the
PROG/TRK (or ❷) / PROG
(or ❷)
or the remote control.
or cable television system as it
did before you connected the
VCR. You can then use the
programme
on your television to select the
channels.
buttons on the VCR
or ❷) buttons
(
Selecting the Recording Speed
★
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX/ SV-
475GX/SV-470GX Only)
You can record a cassette at two different
speeds:
◆ SP (Standard Play)
◆ LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long
◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality
To record a cassette...Press the SPEED
button
In standard play mode SP is displayed.
In long play modeLP is displayed.
T
ypeRecording Time (in SP)
E-180180 mins. or 3 hours
E-240240 mins. or 4 hours
E-260260 mins. or
E-300300 mins. or 5 hours
4 hours and 20 mins.
on the remote control,
until...
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
select the USER SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
4 Press the corresponding
TAPE SELECT option is selected.
5 Press the
required, until the correct cassette length is
displayed.
➛
or ❿buttons as many times as
E180 E240
E 300 E260
6 Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
or❷
buttons, until the
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NICAM
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(SV-675GX/SV-671GX Only)
Recording a Programme
Immediately
NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types.
NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual
(transmission in another language). NICAM
programmes are always accompanied by a standard
mono sound broadcast and you can select the
desired sound. Please refer to page 22.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
select the USER SET option.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
NICAM option is selected.
5 To...Press
Mono modeOFF is displayed.
OFF: Only set at this position to
NICAM mode ON is displayed.
ON: Normally set at this position.
or❷
buttons, until the
➛or❿
, until...
record the standard mono
sound during a NICAM
broadcast if the stereo
sound is distorted due to
inferior reception conditions.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
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 12 and 13.
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
(or ❷) / PROG (or ❷)
or
◆ The AV1, A V2 or AUX ★(SV-675GX/ SV -671GX
only) source using the INPUT button for a
satellite tuner or external video source
: The station number is displayed and the
Result
programme can be seen on the television.
★
With SV-675GX/SV-671GX/SV-475GX/
SV-470GX, you can select the recording speed
(SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.
PROG/TRK
buttons
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 24).
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.
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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.
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Recording a Programme with
V
IPC
+
Automatic Stop
B
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 AV1, A V2 or AUX ★(SV-675GX/ SV -671GX
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-675GX/SV-671GX/SV-475GX/
SV-470GX, 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 24).
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
Using the ShowView Feature ★( SV675GX/SV-475GX/SV-275GX Only)
Before presetting your VCR:
◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR
◆ Check that the date and time are correct
◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme
is to be recorded (safety tab intact)
Up to six programmes can be preset.
1 Press the TIMER button.
Result: The TIMER METHOD is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
the SHOWVIEW option is selected.
3 Press the
Result: A message is displayed to allow you to
❿
button to select SHOWVIEW.
enter the ShowView code.
or❷
buttons, until
☛ If all six programmes have been set, the
message TIMER IS FULL is displayed.
Refer to page 19 if you wish to cancel a
preset recording.
4 Press the numeric buttons to enter the code
opposite the programme that you wish to record
in your television magazine.
➢ If you wish to correct the ShowView code that
you are entering:
➛
◆ Press the
corrected is cleared
◆ Enter the correct digit
button until the digit to be
5 Press the MENU button.
Result:
The information concerning the
programme is displayed.
☛ When using the ShowView function for the
first time with stored stations, the programme
number flashes. This one time, you must
enter the station number manually by
pressing the or ❷buttons. Refer to the
following page if:
◆ The programme number or times flash
◆ You wish to modify the programme
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 Record indicator () is displayed.
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V
IPC
+
Using the ShowView Feature ★( SV675GX/SV-475GX/SV-275GX Only)
☛ If no cassette has been inserted when you
press VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
the Record indicator () flashes. If the
safety tab on the cassette has been broken,
the cassette is ejected. Insert the appropriate
cassette.
8 Refer to page 20 if you wish to:
◆ Check that your VCR has been programmed
correctly
◆ Cancel a preset recording
☛The numbers next to each TV
programme listing are ShowView code
numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly
with the remote control. Tap in the
ShowView code for the programme you
wish to record.
™ ShowView is a trademark of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The ShowView system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
f you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify
certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do
so before you press MENU a second time to confirm.
If you wish to...Then...
Select an input source ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
other than the tuneruntil the PR selection
AV1, AV2 or AUX flashes.
★
(SV-675GX)◆ Press the INPUT button
➢ The input source must be selected before
changing any other value.
one or more times to
change the input source
selection.
Result: The programme
number is replaced by:
Record a programme ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
every day (Monday tountil the DAY selection
Sunday) at the same timeflashes.
Record a programme ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
every week on the sameuntil the DAY selection
day and at the same timeflashes.
Extend the recording time◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
Select VPS recording◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
★
(SV-675GX)until the V/P selection
◆ Press the or ❷buttons,
until the DLY (Daily) value is
displayed.
◆ Press the or ❷buttons,
until the W- (Week) value is
displayed, followed by the
required day.
Example: W-SA (Weekly
◆ Press the or ❷ buttons
◆ Press the or ❷ buttons
Saturday)
until the STOP selection
flashes.
to increase or decrease the
stop time.
flashes.
until the ON or “-” indication
is displayed.
☛ Do not select VPS unless you are sure the programme
you wish to record is broadcast with VPS. If you do set
VPS ON (by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column
on the screen), then you must set up the start-time
EXACTLY according to the published TV schedule.
Otherwise the timer recording won’t take place.
Select the recording ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
speed ★(SV-675GX/until the recording speed
SV-475GX only)selection flashes.
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◆ Press the or ❷ button
sselection flashes. until the
correct indication is
displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed
Select) : see page 19
• SP (Standard Play)
• LP (Long Play)
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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 or❷buttons to select the
STANDARD option and then press the ❿button or,
◆ Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆
Press the OK button to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is
displayed.
2 Press
3 Select the required station by pressing the
4 Press
5 Select the required day by pressing the
6 Press
7 Select the required hour value by pressing the
❿
to select the input source.
buttons or
★
❷
or ❷buttons.
INPUT to select the AV1, AV2
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX only) input sources.
❿
to select the recording day.
buttons.
❿
to select the recording start time.
or AUX
, ❷
or
★
With SV-675GX/SV-671GX you can select the
VPS or PDC recording mode.
a. Press ❿to select the VPS or PDC(V/P)
recording mode.
b. Press the or❷buttons to toggle between
the VPS or PDC mode (marked ON) and the
non- VPS/PDC mode (marked -).
12 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
13 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the VCR
compares the timer duration with the
remaining time on the cassette.
☛
Auto Tape Speed Select ★(SV-675GX/ V671GX/SV-475GX/SV-470GX Only) The VCR’s
“Auto Tape Speed Select” function compares
the duration of the timer recording to the
actual recording time remaining on the tape
loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete
a timer recording in AUTO mode, the VCR
automatically switches to LP mode to record
the whole programme.
E.g. If there is a one hour Timer Recording in
AUTO mode to be started, and only 40
minutes tape remaining, the VCR will
record in SP for 20 minutes and switch to
complete the remaining 40 minutes in LP
mode.
8 Press
❿
to select the minutes.
9 Select the required minute value by pressing the
or ❷buttons.
10 Press
❿
to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by
pressing the or ❷buttons, following the same
procedure as when selecting the recording start
time.
★
With SV-675GX/SV-671GX/SV-475GX/
SV-470GX, you can select the recording
speed.
a. Press ❿to select the the recording speed
(AUTO/SP/LP).
b. Press the or ❷buttons to switch between
the AUTO, SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long
Play).
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Checking a Preset Recording
Playing a Cassette
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
STANDARD option and then press the ❿button or,
◆ Press MENU on the remote control.
◆
2 Press the
programme.
3 Press the
any values as required. For more details, refer to
the previous page.
or❷
buttons to select the
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
Press the OK button to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is
displayed.
or❷
buttons to select the required
➛
or ❿buttons to select and change
4 On completion, press MENU twice.
Cancelling a Preset Recording
You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆ Incorrect
◆ No longer required
1 Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the or❷buttons to select the
STANDARD option and then press the ❿button or,
◆ Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆
Press the OK button to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is
displayed.
2 Select the programme to be cancelled by
pressing the or ❷buttons.
3 Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected
programme.
Result: All the recording information is deleted
and the broadcast will not be recorded.
4 On completion, press MENU twice.
This function allows you to play back any prerecorded cassette.
1 Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the
safety tab on the cassette is intact, press
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.
.
❿
II
3 To...Then press...
Stop the playback■(STOP).
Eject the cassette(EJECT).
Adjusting Picture Alignment
Automatically
★
(SV-671GX/SV-475GX/
SV-470GX/SV-275GX/SV-270GX 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.
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.
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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 MENU button on the
remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
select the USER SET option.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
IPC option is selected.
5 Press the
picture control) option.
❿
button to select the IPC (intelligent
or❷
buttons, until the
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON,
the sharpness of the image is adjusted
automatically.
6 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the
button to turn the IPC mode
7 Press the
displayed according to your preferences.
➛
or ❿buttons until the picture is
OFF
.
❷
➢ If you do not press a button within ten
seconds, the PICTURE menu disappears
automatically.
Intelligent Picture Control
★
(SV-671GX/ SV-475GX/SV-470GX/
SV-275GX/SV-270GX Only)
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
picture control) option ON and OFF.
➢ When intelligent picture control mode is ON,
3 To adjust the sharpness manually, select
intelligent picture control mode OFF.
◆ The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4 Press the
displayed according to your preferences.
➢ If you do not press a button within ten
5 On completion, press the IPC button again.
❷
button to turn the IPC (intelligent
the sharpness of the image is adjusted
automatically.
➛
or ❿buttons until the picture is
seconds, the PICTURE menu disappears
automatically.
8 On completion, press the MENU button again.
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Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN)
★
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX/
SV-475GX/SV-275GX Only)
Your VCR can automatically read a 16:9 signal
from the AV2 input or a prerecorded 16:9 tape.
It can broadcast a 16:9 signal through a 21 pin
scart cable.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
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
FORMAT 16:9 option is selected.
5 Press the
AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR
ONThe VCR always plays back and records
OFFSet if you do not use a wide TV.
❿
button to select AUTO➝ ON
detects wide TV programmes and normal
TV programmes automatically when
playing back and recording.
in the mode compatible with 16:9 wide
screen. Set if the VCR cannot detect wide
TV programmes with “AUTO” set.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
, ❷
or❷
or ➛, ❿buttons
buttons, until the
➝
OFF.
Selecting the Audio Output Mode
★
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX Only)
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:
Sound
OSD
display
MONO
Stereo Bilingual Standard
type
soundsound
Heard in
stereo. (left
LR
channel and
right channel)
Left channel
heard from both
L
the lef and right
speakers.
Right channel
heard from
both the left
R
and right
speakers.
Sound mixed the left and right channels,
MIX
and the normal audio track.
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.
sound
broadcast
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
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F.ADV
V-LOCK
Selecting the Colour Mode
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
Before recording or playing back a cassette,
you can select the required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the
reception standard when you select AUTO.
➢
◆ When playing back a cassette, the
standard is automatically selected by the
VCR.
◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded
tape on this VCR make a setting on the
colour system according to your TV. If
your TV is a PAL system only TV, set
NTPB. If your TV is Multi System TV
(NTSC 4.43 compatible), set NT4.43 and
you can record NT4.43.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
select the USER SET option.
, ❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
the COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.
5 Press the
MESECAM➝ B/W.
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system
B/WBlack and White
❿
button to select AUTO➝ PAL
standard is automatically selected by the
VCR.
or❷
buttons, until
➝
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
★
(SV-475GX/SV-470GX/
SV-275GX/ SV-270GX 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.
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
➢No sound is heard when playing back
a cassette in slow motion.
1 Press:
◆
❿
to start playing the cassette
II
◆ SLOW () as many times as required
to decrease or increase the speed respectively
◆To return to the normal speed, press the
button twice.
SLOW
❿
II
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
Playing a Sequence Frame by
Frame
You can:
◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
◆ Advance one frame at a time
➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame
by frame.
1 Press:
◆
❿
to start playing the cassette
II
◆
❿
to stop the tape at a given frame
II
◆
F.ADV ( )
2 To return to normal playback, press
to advance frame by frame
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.
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Picture Search, Fast
Forward/Rewind
Searching for a Specific
Sequence
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 T o return to normal playback mode, press the
button.
3 If you press and HOLD down the
button the VCR will search at 9 times the normal
speed. Releasing the ❿❿button will return the
VCR to search at 5 times the normal speed. To
return to normal playback mode, press the
button.
❿❿
(or ➛➛)
❿
II
❿
II
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
press the ➛➛button again, the VCR will enter
normal Rewind mode.
6 If, when Redwing (
you press the ➛➛(or ❿❿) button, the VCR will
enter the Picture Search mode.
➛➛
) or Fast Forwarding (❿❿),
➛➛
mode, if you
Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an
“index” is automatically marked on the tape when
recording starts.
The Search function allows you to fast-forward or
rewind to a specific index and start playback from
that point. Depending on the direction selected, the
indexes are numbered as follows:
Prev
Seq.
etc.
211 2
➢
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
➞
Seq. being
played
Next
Seq.
etc.
1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2 Press 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
➛➛
or ❿❿buttons depending on the
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
take you directly to the start of the desired
programme is located.
➛➛
or ❿❿buttons twice more. This will
3 These Index searches can be made forwards:
(press ❿❿) or backwards: (press ➛➛).
4
To cancel an Index search simply press the
button.
■
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❿
or
II
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Interval Repeat Play
Auto Repeat Play
You can set interval repeat play to repeat the
cassette several times for special interval.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
select the EASY OPERATION option.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The EASY OPERATIONN menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
the NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option is
selected.
5 To...Press
Interval repeat play5, 10, 15 is displayed.
Cancel interval OFF is displayed.
repeat play
or❷
buttons, until
❿
, until...
(choose repeat time 5
times, 10 times, 15 times)
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
7 To select interval during playback, press the
INPUT/REPEAT button at the desired start point.
Result: “INTERVAL REPEAT SETTING” is
displayed.Press the INPUT/REPEAT
button one more time at the desired end
point.
Result: The tape is automatically rewound to the
start point. “INTERVAL REPEAT” is
displayed.
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
select the EASY OPERATION option.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is
displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
the REPEAT PLAY option is selected.
5 To...Press
Repeat playON is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed.
or❷
buttons, until
➛or❿
, until...
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
ShowView EXTEND ★(SV-675GX
/SV-475GX/SV-275GX
To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a
function called ShowView EXTEND allowing
you to extend the recording time by up to 60
minutes.
Only)
➢ Only use if PDC is not available or set to
OFF.
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2 Press the corresponding
select the EASY OPERATION option.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is
displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
the SHOWVIEW EXTEND option is selected.
5 Press
➛or❿
EXTEND time by increments of 10 minutes.
6 To turn off, press
OFF shows.
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buttons to set the ShowView
or❷
buttons, until
➛or❿
buttons repeatedly until
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Using the Tape Counter
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input
Cable ★(SV-675GX/SV-671GX Only)
The tape counter:
◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record
modes (hours, minutes and seconds)
◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR
◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence
easily
☛If the remaining time is to be calculated
correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette
being used.
1 Insert a cassette in your VCR.
2 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of
a sequence:
◆ Press DISP./or DISPLAY twice to display
the counter
◆ Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape
counter to zero
3 When you are ready,
◆ Start playback or Recording.
◆ Press the ■button.
◆ To fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at
which the counter was set to zero, press
or ❿❿.
➢
Some VCR information, such as the counter, can
be displayed on the television screen (unless you
have deactivated the OSD mode; refer to page
16).
Press DISP./ or DISPLAY:
◆ Once to display the current function,
programme number, recording speed,
date, time and counter
◆ Twice to display the counter only
◆ Three times to display the time remaining
on the cassette
◆ Four times to clear the display
➛➛
You can 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
◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures
:
help of a second VCR.
taken with a camcorder.
☛◆ Make sure that both the television and
the VCR are switched off before
connecting the cables.
1 Connect one end of the RCA audio/video cable
into the VIDEO socket on the front of the VCR.
2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into
the appropriate output connector on the other
system (VCR or camcorder).
3 Connect one end of the RCA audio cable into the
AUDIO sockets on the front of the VCR.
➢Take care to respect the colour coding of the
left and right channels.
4 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the
appropriate output connectors on the other
system (VCR, camcorder or Hi-Fi sound system).
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Using the Assemble Edit
F.ADV
Function
Recording from Another VCR
or Camcorder
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)
◆ The INPUT button for the AV1, AV2 or AUX
7 Press the
8 When you have finished recording, press
buttons for television channels
★
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX only) input sources
❿ll
button to start recording.
.
■
ou can copy a cassette to your VCR from
another video source, such as another VCR or a
camcorder.
☛
It is an infringement of copyright laws to
copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record
them in any form without the permission of
the owners of the corresponding copyright.
1 Connect the VCR, from which the cassette is to
be copied, to the appropriate SCART audio and
video input connectors on the rear of your VCR.
You can also use an RCA audio and video cable
to connect the AUX input on the front of your
★
VCR.
(SV-675GX/SV-671GX only)
2 Insert a blank cassette in your VCR.
3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other
video source (VCR or camcorder).
4 Press the INPUT button to select the appropriate
input on your VCR:
◆ AV1 or AV2 for the SCART input
◆ AUX for the RCA input
671GX only)
★
(SV-675GX/ SV-
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
both VCRs.
on
■
➢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)
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Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★(SV-675GX Only)
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 CodesBrandCodes
SAMSUNG01 to 06PHILIPS02, 20, 22
AKAI 09, 23SABA13, 14, 22 to 24
GRUNDIG09, 17, 21SONY15, 16
LOEWE02THOMSON 13, 14, 24
PANASONIC 08, 23 to 27TOSHIBA07, 16 to 19, 21
Result:
If your television is compatible with the
remote control, it is switched off. It is now
programmed to operate with the remote
control.
➢If several codes are indicated for your
television brand, try each one in turn until you
find one that works.
☛
When you change the batteries in the remote
control, you must reprogramme the code,
following the same procedure.
Y ou can then control the television using the following
buttons.
ButtonFunction
TV STANDBY/ON
TV or VCR Used to switch between the
-/-- Used to enter a two-figure
INPUTUsed to select an external source.
VOL + or –Used to adjust the volume of the
PROG/TRKUsed to select the required
( or ❷)
DISP./
The various functions will not necessarily
➢
work on all televisions. If you encounter
problems, operate the television directly.
Used to switch the television on
and off.
TV and VCR modes. Only the
VOL(+ or –
STANDBY/ON buttons are
operational in VCR mode.
programme number.
Example: For programme 12,
press -/-- followed by numeric
buttons 1 and 2.
television.
programme.
Used to switch between an
external source and the television
tuner.
)
and TV
Auto Power off
The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your VCR if no signal is received and you do not
press any button for the selected time.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
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
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.
,❷
or ➛, ❿buttons to
or❷
buttons, until the AUTO POWER OFF option is selected.
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Technical Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
REW timeAbout 100 sec in REW with E-180About 100 sec in REW with E-180
VIDEO
Input0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced
Output1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced
Signal-to-noise ratioBetter than 43 dB (SP)Better than 43 dB (SP)
Horizontal resolutionMore than 240 linesMore than 240 lines
PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted subcarrier PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted subcarrier
phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PALTVphase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PALTV
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 ratio68 dB min (IHF Afilter)42 dB min (IHF Afilter)
Frequency response20Hz - 20kHz100Hz - 8kHz
Power requirement220-240V~ 50Hz220-240V~ 50Hz
Power consumptionApprox. 12 wattsApprox. 10 watts
Operation temperature41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
Operation humidity10%-75%10%-75%
Weight2.8 Kg (net)2.8 Kg (net)
Dimensions (WxHxD)360 x 84 x 240 mm360 x 84 x 240 mm
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Problems and Solutions
Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
ProblemExplanation/Solution
No power◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
You cannot insert a video cassette◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side
The television programme was not recorded◆ Check the VCR aerial connections.
Timer recording was unsuccessful◆ Was the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button
No playback picture or the picture ◆ Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
is distorted
You cannot see normal broadcasts◆ Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on
Noise bars or streaks on playback◆ Press the PROG/TRK (or ❷) / TRK(or)buttons
When the
during playback, the still picture
has severe “noise bars” streaksbuttons during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.
Video Head Cleaning ◆ If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
If when tuning in your TV to the VCR test 1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial
pattern your TV does not find the test pattern symbol) on the rear of the VCR.
or the pattern when found suffers from 2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR”
interference, it may be due to the VCR output(see page 7).
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 10), move the channel number several channels
you will need to change the VCR output down from the original setting. (example: from 60 to 57).
channel in the following way 4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial
❿
button is pressed◆ Astill picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
II
◆ Have you pressed the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button?
up and the safety tab facing you.
◆ Is the VCR tuner properly set?
◆ Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
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.
TUNER.
◆ Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.
to minimize this effect.
of the tape. Press the
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.
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 7).
6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several
more channels away from the original setting.
PROG/TRK (
or ❷) /TRK (or)
condition
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.