VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-655B SV-650B SV-450B SV-255B SV-250B SV-655X SV-650X SV-450X SV-250X Instruction Manual www.samsungvcr.
About this manual Contents GB GB 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. ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ ■ The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-655B, SV-650B, SV-450B, SV-255B, SV-250B, SV-655X, SV-650X, SV-450X and SV-250X.
Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions GB GB The following illustrations represent precautions. ◆ PLAYING BACK Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-250B/SV-250X Only)........... Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ........................................................... Intelligent Picture Control ..............................................................................
II II Front View of the VCR GB GB (SV-655B/655X) (SV-250B/250X) VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON STOP PLAY BUTTON BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON PAUSE/STILL BUTTON PLAY BUTTON F.F REW STANDBY/ON PLAY F.
Infrared Remote Control Display Indicator GB GB (SV-655B/655X/650B/650X/450B/450X/255B) VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON 1 SLOW SLOW BUTTON ★SV-655B/655X/650B/650X/450B/450X 2 3 4 SHUTTLE SHUTTLE BUTTON V-LOCK V-LOCK BUTTON CLR/RST CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON TV BUTTON F.
Deciding How to Connect Your VCR Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable GB GB You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 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.
Plug & Auto Set Up Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR GB GB 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. Camcorder SV-655B/655X Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time.
Tuning Your Television for the VCR GB You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable ★(SV-655B/SV-650B/ ★(SV-450B/SV-255B/ ★(SV-655X/SV-450X/ ★(SV-650X) ★(SV-250B/SV-250X) VCR STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON ➢ 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote control. 3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for use with your VCR.
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 1 ◆ 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 Setting the VCR Output Channel GB GB Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and G-CODE ★(SV-655B/655X/255B only) function, which cannot be hidden). PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG OK END: MENU 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed.
Presetting the Stations Manually Presetting the Stations Automatically Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. GB ☛ PROG OPTIONS INSTALL INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALLATION ❷ ➛❿ OK END: MENU You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13). Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
Changing the Preset Station Table Clearing a Preset Station GB GB You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences programme number assigned to the station.
NICAM ★(SV-655X/SV-650X Only) Selecting the Cassette Type GB GB If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG USER SET ❷ ➛❿ OK 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding USER SET option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Press MENU on the remote control.
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 of programmes. (LP) 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.
Modifying G-CODE Programming ★(SV-655B/655X/ SV-255B Only) Using the G-CODE Feature ★(SV-655B/655X/255B Only) GB Before presetting your VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR 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.
Using the Timer Programming Feature 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. ☛ SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER 1 ★(SV-655B/655X/255B) Press ❿ to select the input source. 2 3 Select the required station by pressing the , ❷ buttons or INPUT to select the LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 ★(SV-655B/SV-655X/ SV-255B only) input sources.
Playing a Cassette GB Intelligent Picture Control This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. TRK 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. PROG 2 3 REC ➢ MENU OK 3 When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
Selecting the Colour Mode Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★(SV-655B/650B/SV-655X/650X Only) GB GB Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. ➢ PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS CLOCK BONUS INSTALL LANG ◆ 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.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion GB You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ SLOW 1 SHUTTLE 1 1 V-LOCK Press: ◆ ❿II to start playing the cassette ◆ SLOW ( ) as many times as required to decrease or increase the speed respectively ☛ 2 ★(SV-655B/SV-650B/ ★(SV-450B/SV-255B/ ★(SV-655X/SV-450X/ ★(SV-650X) VCR ★(SV-250B/SV-250X) INPUT A.TRK 2 DISP./ TRK 2 To return to the normal speed, press the ❿II button twice.
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape. 1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play, press and release the ❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button. The VCR will search at 5 times the normal playback speed. 2 To return to normal playback mode, press the ❿II button. 3 If you press and HOLD down the ❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button the VCR will search at 9 times the normal speed.
Auto Repeat Play Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: GB BONUS AUTO POWER OFF :OFF REPEAT PLAY :OFF NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT : 5 ❷ ❿ 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. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed. 4 Press the corresponding or ❷ buttons, until the REPEAT PLAY option is selected. 5 To...
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ★(SV-655B/655X/255B Only) GB You can connect other audio/video equipment to your VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. ★(SV-655B/SV-655X) EJECT 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.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★(SV-655B/650B/450B/250B/655X/650X Only) Auto Power Off GB Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. 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. GB BONUS VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. SLOW 1 SHUTTLE 1 Switch your television on.
Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions GB GB Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
TV Frequency Table ★(SV-655B/650B/450B/255B/250B) TV Frequency Table ★(SV-655X/650X/450X/250X) GB GB DISP CH 00 01 02 03 04 05 15 06 07 08 09 19 10 11 12 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 44 00 01 02 03 04 05 5A 06 07 08 09 9A 10 11 12 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Band Fp STD V-L V-L V-L V-L V-L V-L V-L V-
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