VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-645B SV-643B SV-640B Instruction Manual www.samsungvcr.
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Contents Contents (cont.) GB ◆ FOREWORD Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... ■ ◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE 6 Front View of the VCR................................................................................... Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................
Front View of the VCR Safety Instructions (SV-645B) GB VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON INFRARED REMOTE SENSOR The following illustrations represent precautions. RECORD BUTTON REW BUTTON F.F BUTTON STANDBY/ON 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 RE STANDBY/ON W F.
Infrared Remote Control Display Indicators GB (SV-645B) 1 STANDBY/ON 2 3 4 EJECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON SLOW SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE VCR SHUTTLE BUTTON Hi-Fi V-LOCK V-LOCK BUTTON CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON A.
Deciding How to Connect Your VCR Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cable GB You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 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 Satellite receiver or Other Equipment Connecting the Audio Output Cable GB You can connect your VCR to a 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. 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.
Tuning Your Television for the VCR You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable STANDBY/ON ➢ EJECT 2 To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). SLOW 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control. 3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for use with your VCR.
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 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information GB PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG 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 VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★(SV-645B/SV-643B only), which cannot be hidden). USER SET " ❷!!➛❿!! OK END: MENU 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed.
Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station GB GB ☛ 1 PROG OPTIONS INSTALL INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG OK INSTALL " ❷ ❿ Press the MENU button on the remote control. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the INSTALLATION option. 4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET UP option is selected. 3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Changing the Preset Station Table Selecting the Cassette Type GB GB You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. PROG OPTIONS INSTALL INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding INSTALLATION option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette NICAM GB GB PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG 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.
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop GB This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 3 A.TRK IPC 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).
Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★(SV-645B/SV-643B Only) GB 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) SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER Up to six programmes can be preset. 1 Press the TIMER button. Result: The TIMER METHOD is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option is selected. 3 Press the ❿!button to select VIDEOPLUS.
Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★(SV-645B/SV-643B Only) Using the Timer Programming Feature GB 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 than the tuner (AV1, AV2 or AUX ★(SV-645B only)) ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
Checking a Preset Recording Playing a Cassette GB You can check your preset recordings: This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. ◆ When you have finished presetting the VCR ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded 1/JAN MON 21:28 PR DAY START→STOP V/P 1 MO 1 12:00→12:50SP ON -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- " ❷ SET:❿ DELETE:CLR/RST MENU 1 Switch on both the television and your VCR.
Intelligent Picture Control Format 16:9 (Wide Screen) The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG OK 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the USER SET option. 2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the USER SET option.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Selecting the Audio Output Mode GB REPEAT 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: You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Searching for a Specific Sequence GB You can: TRK ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time PROG ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 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.
Auto Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. ★(SV-645B/SV-643B) BONUS PDC/VPS DEFAULT VIDEOPLUS EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF REPEAT PLAY NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT $ ❷ VPS/PDC Default ❿ :OFF :OFF :OFF :OFF 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding $, ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the EASY OPERATION option.
VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND ★(SV-645B/SV-643B Only) Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ★(SV-645B Only) 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. OF INTERVAL REPEAT $ ❷ ❿ :OFF :OFF :OFF :OFF Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF.
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. 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.
Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions GB Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem Format Heads REW time VHS PAL standard Video: 4 rotary heads Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Erase: 1 full track erase head STANDARD I-NICAM STEREO FM azimuth recording PAL: Down converted subcarrier phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV SP 23.
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