VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-665B SV-661B SV-265B SV-261B SV-662B SV-262B SV-661I SV-261I Instruction Manual www.samsungvcr.
Safety Precautions About this manual GB CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product. 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.
Contents Contents (cont.) GB GB ◆ FOREWORD Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... ■ ◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE 6 ■ ◆ VCR OVERVIEWS Front View of the VCR................................................................................... Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... Infrared Remote Control .....................................................................
Front View of the VCR Safety Instructions GB GB (SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-661I) The following illustrations represent precautions. STANDBY/ON BUTTON EJECT BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT RECORD BUTTON PLAY BUTTON PAUSE/STILL BUTTON F.F BUTTON The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel. EJECT STANDBY/ON REW REC PROG VIDEO 10% 75% F.
Rear View of the VCR GB Infrared Remote Control GB (SV-665B) VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON AV2 (SATELLITE) IN SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET ★(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I ONLY) SLOW SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE AERIAL IN CONNECTOR SHUTTLE BUTTON V-LOCK V-LOCK BUTTON CLR/RST CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON F.ADV INDEX TV SELECT FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON VCR INPUT TV BUTTON VCR BUTTON VOLUME BUTTONS AV2 (SATELLITE) IN REPEAT AUDIO DISP.
Display Indicators Deciding How to Connect Your VCR GB GB You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: 1 2 3 ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems 4 ◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cable Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment GB GB To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ AV2 (SATELLITE) IN ☛ OUT/SORTIE R/D TV AUDIO 2 AV1 (EURO AV) L/G TV AV2 (SATELLITE) IN OUT/SORTIE R/D TV AUDIO AV1 (EURO AV) 4 2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked rear of your VCR.
Connecting the Audio Output Cable ★(SV-665B/SV-661B/ Tuning Your Television for the VCR SV-662B/SV-661I Only) GB GB You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system. Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a programme or recording via your VCR. ☛ AV2 (SATELLITE) IN OUT/SORTIE R/D TV ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control GB 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 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
Presetting the Stations Automatically Presetting the Stations Manually GB GB ☛ PROG OPTIONS CLOCK BONUS INSTALL INSTALL LANG INSTALLATION ❷ ➛❿ OK END: MENU ❷ ❿ END: MENU 1 You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 14) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 19) 2 You can store up to 80 stations. 4 Press the corresponding or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table GB GB If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position PROG OPTIONS INSTALL INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG you can cancel it. OK 1 2 INSTALLATION ❷ ➛❿ You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. END: MENU Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the corresponding INSTALLATION option.
NICAM ★(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I Only) Selecting the Cassette Type GB GB ★(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I) 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 PTIONS OSD TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM FORMAT 16:9 NICAM ECO. MODE IPC ❷ ❿ :ON :E180 :AUTO :AUTO :ON :OFF :ON END: MENU Press the corresponding , ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the USER SET option. 1 3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop GB GB Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 2 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★(SV-665B/SV-265B Only) Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★(V-665B/SV-265B Only) GB GB Before presetting your VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR ◆ Check that the date and time are correct SPEED DUB TV/VCR ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) TIMER Up to six programmes can be preset. 1 ** TIMER METHOD ** 1 Press the TIMER button. The TIMER METHOD is displayed.
Using the Timer Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording GB GB 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.
Intelligent Picture Control Playing a Cassette GB 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. 2 3 REC ➢ MENU 3 When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
Format 16:9 (Wide Screen) ★(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I Only) Your VCR can automatically play Wide Screen format prerecorded tapes. It can also record Wide Screen format programmes received from sources such as a satellite receiver. GB ☛ OPTIONS OPTIONS PROG CLOCK BONUS When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi-Fi recorded video tape, press the AUDIO button to select a desired sound output.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ★(SV-665B/ SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I Only) Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame GB GB You can: You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. ➢ SLOW 1 1 1 ◆ V-LOCK ◆ 2 ★(SV-661B/SV-662B/ SV-661I) ★(SV-665B) VCR .
Searching for a Specific Sequence Auto Repeat Play GB 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: V-LOCK CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX ➞ 1 A.TRK IPC INPUT etc. REPEAT 2 ➢ INDEX: Prev Seq. being Next Seq. played Seq. 1 1 etc.
VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND ★(SV-665B/SV-265B Only) Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ★(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I Only) GB GB To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called Videoplus EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS BONUS LANG ➢ EASY OPERATION ❷ ➛❿ OK BONUS PDC/VPS DEFAULT VIDEOPLUS EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF REPEAT PLAY NO.
Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. GB 2 REC MENU 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.
Auto Power Off GB ★(SV-665B/SV-265B) Technical Specifications 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. BONUS VIDEOPLUS EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF REPEAT PLAY NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT :OFF :OFF :OFF 1 : 5 2 ❷ ❿ Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTERS Problems and Solutions In the event of warranty service being required, please contact your retailer first. If they cannot provide service, please contact your nearest service centre listed below. Service facilities are return to base, however some agents may provide an in-home service (there may be a cost for call out). Please refer to your warranty card or retailer for terms and conditions of the warranty.
1. The warranty is only valid if, when warranty service is required, the warranty card is fully and properly completed and is presented with the original invoice or sales slip or confirmation, and the serial number on the product has not been defaced. 2. Samsung’s obligations are limited to the repair or, at its discretion, replacement of the product or the defective part. 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres.
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