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VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
KAZETOV¯
VIDEOREKORDÉR
VIDEOREKORDÉR
SV-657GX SV-455GX
SV-655GX SV-451GX
SV-651GX SV-255GX
SV-251GX
Instruction Manual

UÏivatelská Pfiíruãka

Príruãka pre uÏívatel’a

www.samsungvcr.com

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About this manual

Contents

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
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The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-657GX, SV-655GX, SV-651GX, SV-455GX,
SV-451GX, SV-255GX and SV-251GX.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the
rear of the VCR.

Safety Instructions .........................................................................................

◆ VCR OVERVIEWS
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Front View of the VCR...................................................................................
Rear View of the VCR ...................................................................................
Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................
Display Indicator ............................................................................................
Accessories ...................................................................................................

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◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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- ★(SV-657GX): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-657GX.

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- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to
one model.
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR.............................................................
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable.............................
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable ............................
Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts............................
Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment .............
Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................
Tuning your Television for the VCR...............................................................

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◆ SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Features Chart

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Feature

SV-657GX SV-655GX SV-651GX SV-455GX SV-451GX SV-255GX SV-251GX

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

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Format 16:9

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Changing recording speed (SP/LP)

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Connecting a Decoder for scrambled
PAY TV broadcasts

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SHOWVIEW recording

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VPS (Video Programme System) /
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

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Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable

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A2/NICAM

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Dual VCR/TV remote Control

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Audio Dubbing

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Hi-Fi

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AV-LINK

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◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control......................................................
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information .....................................................
Choosing Your Language..............................................................................
Setting the VCR Output Channel...................................................................
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) .............................................
Presetting the Stations Automatically ............................................................
Presetting the Stations Manually ...................................................................
Clearing a Preset Station...............................................................................
Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................
Switching between the TV and VCR Modes..................................................

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Selecting the Cassette Type..........................................................................
Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/
SV-455GX/SV-451GX) ..................................................................................
NICAM (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX) ..................................................
Protecting a Recorded Cassette....................................................................
Recording a Programme Immediately ...........................................................
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop...............................................
Using the ShowView Feature (SV-657XG/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX) ...
Modifying ShowView Programming (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/
SV-255GX) ....................................................................................................
Using the Timer Programming Feature .........................................................
Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................
Cancelling a Preset Recording ......................................................................

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Contents (cont.)

Safety Instructions

◆ PLAYING BACK
Playing a Cassette.........................................................................................
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/
SV-255GX/SV-251GX) .................................................................................
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ...........................................................
Intelligent Picture Control ..............................................................................
Intelligent Picture Control (SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX) ..
Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ......................................................................
Selecting the Colour Mode ............................................................................
Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX).........
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX) ..

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The following illustrations represent precautions.

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The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.

◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
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10%

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ................................................................
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame ...........................................................
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind...........................................................
Searching for a Specific Sequence ...............................................................
Auto Repeat Play...........................................................................................
Interval Repeat Play ......................................................................................

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75%
40°C

H
5°C

◆ EASY OPERATION
ShowView EXTEND (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX) ...........
Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................

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◆ AV-LINK FUNCTION OF THIS VCR (SV-657GX ONLY)
AV-Link Function of this VCR ........................................................................
TV Programme Download .............................................................................
Direct Record (Setting) ..................................................................................
Direct Record (Procedure).............................................................................
Pictures and TV Picture Recording ...............................................................

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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.

Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.

During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.

If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.

◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX)....
Using the Assemble Edit Function.................................................................
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder.................................................
Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-657GX) ..................................

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◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-657GX/SV-655GX).........
Auto Power Off ..............................................................................................
ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption ......................................
Technical Specifications ................................................................................

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◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
Problems and Solutions.................................................................................
TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G) .....................................................

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Symbols

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS

☛

➢

★

Press/push

Hold down

Important

Note

Option

1 = Step number

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Rear View of the VCR

Front View of the VCR
(SV-657GX)
INFRARED REMOTE
SENSOR

VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT

EJECT
BUTTON

RECORD
BUTTON

REW
BUTTON

F.F
BUTTON

AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21)
SOCKET

STANDBY/ON
BUTTON

AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR

EJECT
RE

STANDBY/ON

F.F

STOP

VIDEO

PROG

L - AUDIO - R

REC II P/S

AUX

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

OUT/SORTIE
R/D

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

AUX VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET

AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS

PROGRAM SELECTION
BUTTONS

PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON

PLAY
BUTTON

L/G

STOP
BUTTON

(SV-455GX/
SV-255GX)

OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR

(SV-655GX)
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT

EJECT BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON

RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX ONLY)

F.F BUTTON

STANDBY/ON
BUTTON

STANDBY/ON

AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT
SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

PLAY
BUTTON

F.F

STANDBY/ON
EJECT

EJECT
PLAY

II
VIDEO

REC

STOP

I I P/S

REW

PROG

L AUDIO R

AUX

AUX VIDEO INPUT AUX AUDIO L, R
SOCKET
INPUT SOCKETS

(SV-451GX/
SV-251GX)

PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS

RECORD
BUTTON

STOP
BUTTON

REW
BUTTON

(SV-651GX)
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT

EJECT BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON

REW BUTTON
F.F BUTTON

STANDBY/ON
BUTTON

F.F

REW

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON
EJECT

PLAY

EJECT

STOP

PROG

REC

I I P/S

AUX
VIDEO

L AUDIO R
II

AUX VIDEO INPUT AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
SOCKET

PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS

RECORD
BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON
STOP BUTTON

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Infrared Remote Control

Display Indicator

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX)
VCR STANDBY/ON

TV STANDBY/ON

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON

VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW

SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE

SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK

V-LOCK BUTTON
CLR/RST

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

F.ADV

INDEX

INDEX BUTTON

-/--

TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

SELECT

FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
VCR

REPEAT
AUDIO

DISP./
VOL

PROG/TRK

STEREO

TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS

DISPLAY BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
REC

1
2
3
4
5
6

Cassette loaded indicator
PLAY indicator
Multi-function display
Timer indicator
VCR indicator
STEREO indicator
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX ONLY)
7 Rec indicator

FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON
MENU BUTTON

VIDEO

INPUT

MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

OK BUTTON
SPEED

DUB

TV/VCR

TIMER

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

TIMER/SHOWVIEW BUTTON
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
★(SV-657GX ONLY)

(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/
SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

Accessories

STANDBY/ON

EJECT

EJECT BUTTON

STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW

SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE

SHUTTLE BUTTON

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.

V-LOCK

V-LOCK BUTTON
CLR/RST

F.ADV

INDEX

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
A.TRK

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON ★(SV-651GX)

IPC

INPUT
REPEAT
DISPLAY

AUDIO
TRK

PROG

INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX ★(SV-651GX)
SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL
SLO
W

SH
UT
TLE

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON

CLR
/RST
A.TR
K
AUD
IO

DISPLAY BUTTON

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
★(SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

STA
NDB
Y/ON

F.AD
V
IND
EX

IPC

INPU
T

TRK
PRO
G

REC

EJE
CT

V-L
OC
K

REP
EAT
DIS
PLA
Y

MEN
U

SPE
ED
DUB
TV/V
CR
TIME
R

FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON

STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON

REC

MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

OK BUTTON
SPEED

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
★(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX ONLY)

DUB

TV/VCR

TIMER

TIMER/SHOWVIEW★(SV-455GX/SV-255GX)
BUTTON
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR

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:

You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:

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◆ 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.

Connector

Location

Type

AV1

Rear

SCART

Direction

Recommended Use

In/Out

◆ Television
◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2

Rear

SCART

In/Out

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

◆ Decoder for scrambled Pay TV
broadcasts
Example:
CANAL+.

75 Ω

Rear

Out

◆ Television

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

OUT/SORTIE

Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked
rear of your VCR.

Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the

Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.

◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR
OUT TO TV

An outdoor aerial
An indoor aerial
A cable television network
A satellite receiver

L/G

on the

socket on your VCR.

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.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

coaxial
75 Ω
coaxial

IN FROM ANT. Rear

◆ Aerial
◆ Cable television network

Aerial

◆ Satellite receiver
AUX

Front
VIDEO

Audio/Video RCA

L - AUDIO - R

AUX

◆ Audio Hi-Fi system
◆ Camcorder
◆ Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

4
RF coaxial
cable

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

OUT/SORTIE
R/D

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

Audio output

Rear

Audio RCA

Out

◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

SCART Cable

L/G

OUT/SORTIE
R/D
AUDIO
L/G

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

☛

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.

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.
Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a
programme or recording via your VCR. ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.

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3

Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR.

Plug the RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.

Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

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Plug & Auto Set Up

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts

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.

DECODER
Aerial

Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

OUT/SORTIE
R/D

Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result:
The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

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4

Select the required language by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.

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6

Press OK button.
Press the " or ❷ buttons to select your country.

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

L/G

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

OUT/SORTIE
R/D

AUDIO
L/G

AV1 (EURO AV)

SCART Cable

☛

◆ 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.

Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on page 11.

Plug the SCART cable with the decoder into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR.

Plug the other end into the decoder.

Press 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.

Aerial Connector

2
SCART Cable

1/JAN/2002
THU

➛❿!!!!!!!!!!!"❷

END: MENU

Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■ (STOP) on
the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no
tape inserted.

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).

Switch on the television.

Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on
the front of the VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON
(STANDBY/ON) on the remote control.

Select a programme position on the television to
be reserved for use with your VCR.

Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that
the VCR starts reading the cassette; if not, press
❿II button.

Start a scan on your television or set the
television to UHF channel 36.

Fine tune the television until the pictures and
sound are obtained clearly.

1
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

12:00

Tuning Your Television for the VCR

Antenne

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

CLOCK

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 14.

Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment

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.

The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset
preference list corresponding to the country that you have
selected.

◆

➢
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-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

☛

This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts.
CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.
Example:
You can:

Press OK to store the language selected.
A message appears.
Result:

OUT/SORTIE

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 15 and Problems and Solutions
on page 30p).

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.

R/D

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

SCART Cable

L/G

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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.

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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Setting the Date and Time
Your 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 ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
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.
The option selected flashes.
Result:

Setting the VCR Output Channel
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.

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 ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
VCR OUTPUT CH option is selected.
5 Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by
pressing the ➛ or ❿ buttons.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
TV SYSTEM option is selected.
5 Press the ❿ button to select G or K.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 13).

5 Press the " or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease
the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
➢ You can hold the " or ❷ buttons down to
scroll more quickly through the values.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Displaying/Hiding On-Screen
Information
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-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX only),
which cannot be hidden).

1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.

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 ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the LANGUAGE SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the USER SET option.

4 Select the required language by pressing the

3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

5 Press OK to store the language selected.

4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
OSD option is selected.
Press ➛ or ❿, until...

5 To...
Display on-screen
information
Hide on-screen
information

ON is displayed.
OFF is displayed.

" or ❷

buttons.

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Result:

From now on, all the on-screen
information will be displayed in the
language selected.

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 13).
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 13)
◆Automatically
◆Manually (see page 16)
You can store up to 80 stations.

➢

To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled
TV station, the decoder must be activated
after the scan (see pages 16).

5 Press the " or ❷ 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 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 programme 1.
The number of stations automatically stored
by the VCR depends on the number of
stations that it has found.
◆

➢

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.

7 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end,

3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

➢

4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
AUTO SET UP option is selected. And then press
the ❿ button to select this option.

press the MENU button three times to exit the menu.
◆ Once the auto scanning procedure 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 16).

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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Switching between the TV and VCR
Modes

Presetting the Stations Manually

☛
➢

You do not need to preset the stations
manually if you have already set them
automatically.

11 Press the " or ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected.
12 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿!button.

To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled
TV station, the decoder must be switched on.

13 To...

Result: The first letter of the name flashes.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿!buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
5 Press the ❿ button to select MANUAL SET UP option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the " or ❷ buttons to select a programme
7
GB

Then...

Select a character
in the name

Press the " or ❷ button until
the required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).

Move to the next or
previous character

Press the ❿ or ➛ buttons
respectively.

14 If you...
Wish to store the
station displayed

◆
◆

Do not wish to
store the station
displayed

number as required.
Press the ❿!button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.

◆

8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed.
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).

9 Press the ❷ button, until the DECODER is selected.
10 Press the ❿ button to activate or deactivate use of

◆

Press the corresponding "
or ❷!buttons, until the MFT
is selected.
Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to
adjust the picture, if necessary.
Press OK to store the station .
Press the corresponding "
or ❷!buttons, until the CH
is selected.
Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to
go on scanning the frequency
band and display the next
station
Go back to the beginning of
Step 14

15 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all
the required stations have been stored.

Changing the Preset Station Table

If you have stored a TV station:
◆ That you do not require
◆ At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.

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.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
5 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.

required preset TV station (PR) is selected.

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.

When the VCR
indicator is...

Your television...

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

The television receives the
picture from the VCR and you
can select channels with the
PROG/TRK (" or ❷) / PROG
(" or ❷) buttons on the VCR or
the remote control.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the USER SET option.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

Off (or the VCR
turned off)

The television receives the is
picture from your home aerial or
cable television system as it did
before you connected the VCR.
You can then use the programme
(" or ❷) buttons on your
television to select the channels.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
TAPE SELECT option is selected.
5 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons as many times as
required, until the correct cassette length is
displayed.
E180
E240
E 300
E260

6 Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

To switch the VCR indicator on and off, simply press
the TV/VCR button.

Selecting the Recording Speed
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/
SV-455GX/SV-451GX Only)

exit the menu.

Clearing a Preset Station

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
5 Press the ❿ button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the

If you wish to use the tape counter to display the
time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the
type of cassette inserted.

NICAM ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/
SV-651GX Only)

16 On completion, press the MENU button three times to

the decoder for the TV station, if necessary.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

The TV/VCR button allows you to record one
channel with the VCR while you watch another
channel on the TV.

Then...
◆

Selecting the Cassette Type

7
8
9

required preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the same
time on the television screen.
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)
Press the " or ❷ buttons to select required position.
And then press OK again to swap the position.
You can modify this station by repeating the same
procedure from Step 5 onwards.
On completion, press the MENU button three times
to exit the menu.

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
on the remote control,
until...

In standard play mode
In long play mode

SP is displayed.
LP is displayed.

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.

Type

Recording Time (in SP)

E-180

180 mins. or 3 hours

E-240

240 mins. or 4 hours

E-260

260 mins. or
4 hours and 20 mins.

E-300

300 mins. or 5 hours

OFF is displayed.
OFF: Only set at this position to
record the standard mono
sound during a NICAM
broadcast if the stereo
sound is distorted due to
inferior reception conditions.

NICAM mode

ON is displayed.
ON: Normally set at this position.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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Using the ShowView Feature ★(SV-657GX/
SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX Only)

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
1

with adhesive tape.

Recording a Programme Immediately

Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop

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 15 and 16.

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.
The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK
(" or ❷) / PROG (" or ❷) buttons
or
The AV1, AV2 or AUX ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/
SV-651GX only) source using the INPUT button
for a satellite tuner or external video source
Result:
The station number is displayed and
the programme can be seen on the
television.

◆

4 Select:

4 Select:
◆

the television channel reserved for use with your
VCR (or the AV input if used)

★ With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/
SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed
(SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.

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 23).

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.

The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK
(" or ❷) / PROG (" or ❷) buttons
or
◆ The AV1, AV2 or AUX ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/
SV-651GX 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.
◆

1 Press the TIMER button.
Result: The TIMER METHOD is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
SHOWVIEW option is selected.
3 Press the ❿!button to select SHOWVIEW.
Result:

☛

A message is displayed to allow you to
enter the ShowView code.
If all six programmes have been set, the
message TIMER IS FULL is displayed.
Refer to page 20 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 ➛ button until the digit to be
corrected is cleared
◆ Enter the correct digit

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 ❷ buttons. Refer to the following page if:
◆ The programme number or times flash
◆ You wish to modify the programme

★ With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/

6 If the programme and times are correct, press the

SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed
(SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.

7 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)

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 23).

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).

☛
18

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.

If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
◆ The recording stops
◆ The VCR automatically turns off

MENU button.

Modifying ShowView Programming ★(SV-657GX/
SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX Only)
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
◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
other than the tuner
until the PR selection
AV1, AV2 or AUX
flashes.
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX) ◆ Press the INPUT button
one or more times to
change the input source
selection.
Result: The programme
number is replaced by:
• A1, A2 or AU for a
satellite tuner or external
video input (used by
another VCR for example)
➢ The input source must be selected before
changing any other value.
Record a programme
◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
every day (Monday to
until the DAY selection
Sunday) at the same time
flashes.
◆ Press the " or ❷buttons,
until the DLY (Daily) value
is displayed.
Record a programme
◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
every week on the same
until the DAY selection
day and at the same time
flashes.
◆ Press the " or ❷buttons,
until the W- (Week) value
is displayed, followed by
the required day.
Example: W-SA (Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
until the STOP selection
flashes.
◆ Press the " or ❷ buttons
to increase or decrease
the stop time.

Select VPS recording
◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX)
IPC +
V
button to activate the timer.
until the V/P selection
flashes.
) is displayed.
Result: The Record indicator (
◆ Press the " or ❷ buttons
☛If no cassette has been inserted when you press +
NICAM
until the ON or “-” indication
VCR STANDBY/ON
V (STANDBY/ON) the Record IPC
is displayed.
indicator (
) flashes. If the safety tab on the
☛
Do not select VPS unless you are sure the programme
cassette has been broken, the cassette is
NICAM
you wish to record is broadcast with VPS. If you do set
ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette.
VPS ON (by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column
on the screen), then you must set up the start-time
8 Refer to page 20 if you wish to:
EXACTLY according to the published TV schedule.
◆ Check that your VCR has been programmed
Otherwise the timer recording won’t take place.
correctly
◆ Cancel a preset recording
Select the recording
◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
speed ★(SV-657GX/
until the recording speed
SV-655GX/SV-455GX only)
selection flashes.
The numbers next to each TV programme
listing are ShowView code numbers, which
◆ Press the " or ❷ buttons
allow you to programme your videorecorder
until the correct indication
instantly with the remote control. Tap in the
is displayed:
ShowView code for the programme you
• AUTO (Auto Tape Speed
wish to record.
Select) : see page 20
• SP (Standard Play)
™ ShowView is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
• LP (Long Play)

☛

Development Corporation.

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Using the Timer Programming Feature

Page 20

Checking a Preset Recording

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.

☛

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 " or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD

option and then press the ❿!button 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 ❿!!to select the input source.
3 Select the required station by pressing the " , ❷
buttons or INPUT to select the AV1, AV2 or AUX
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only) input sources.
4 Press ❿!!to select the recording day.
5 Select the required day by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
6 Press ❿!!to select the recording start time.
7 Select the required hour value by pressing the " or
❷ buttons.
8 Press ❿!!to select the minutes.
9 Select the required minute value by pressing the "
or ❷ buttons.
10 Press ❿!!to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing
the " or ❷!buttons, following the same procedure
as when selecting the recording start time.
★ With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/
SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed.
a. Press ❿ to select the the recording speed
(AUTO/SP/LP).
b. Press the " or ❷ buttons to switch between the
AUTO, SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play).

★ With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX you can
select the VPS or PDC recording mode.
a. Press ❿ to select the VPS or PDC(V/P) recording
mode.
b.Press the " or ❷ buttons to toggle between the
VPS or PDC mode (marked ON) and the nonVPS/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.

☛ SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX
Auto Tape Speed Select (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/
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.
20

option and then press the ❿!button 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 the " or ❷ buttons to select the required
programme.

3 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select and change any
values as required. For more details, refer to the
previous page.

Intelligent Picture Control

Playing a Cassette
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 ❿II.
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.

3 To... Then press...
Stop the playback
Eject the cassette

■ (STOP).
(EJECT).

Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
★(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/
SV-251GX Only)

You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆ Incorrect
◆ No longer required

1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the " or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD
option and then press the ❿!button 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 ❷!buttons.

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.

1 During playback, press the MENU button on the
remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons 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 " or ❷ buttons, until the
IPC option is selected.
5 Press the ❿!button to select the IPC (intelligent
picture control) option.
When intelligent picture control mode is ON,
the sharpness of the image is adjusted
automatically.

➢

6 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the ❷
button to turn the IPC mode OFF.
7 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is
displayed according to your preferences.

4 On completion, press MENU twice.

Cancelling a Preset Recording

The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you
to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically,
according to your own preferences.

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.
◆ The tracking bar appears.
Result:
◆ The picture is automatically adjusted.
◆ The tracking bar disappears when digital
auto tracking has been completed.

➢

If you do not press a button within ten
seconds, the PICTURE menu disappears
automatically.

8 On completion, press the MENU button again.

Intelligent Picture Control ★(SV-651GX/
SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX 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.

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.

2 Press the ❷ button to turn the IPC (intelligent
picture control) option ON and OFF.

➢

When intelligent picture control mode is ON,
the sharpness of the image is adjusted
automatically.

3 To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent
picture control mode OFF.
◆

The horizontal picture adjusting appears.

4 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is
displayed according to your preferences.

➢

If you do not press a button within ten
seconds, the PICTURE menu disappears
automatically.

5 On completion, press the IPC button again.

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Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN)
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.
2
3
4

Result: The programming menu is displayed.
Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the USER SET option.
Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
FORMAT 16:9 option is selected.

5 Press the ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ ON ➝ OFF.
AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR
detects wide TV programmes and normal TV
programmes automatically when playing
back and recording.
ON
The VCR always plays back and records in
the mode compatible with 16:9 wide screen.
Set if the VCR cannot detect wide TV
programmes with “AUTO” set.
OFF
Set if you do not use a wide TV.
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6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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Selecting the Colour Mode
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 ", ❷!or ➛, ❿ buttons 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 " or ❷ buttons, until the
COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.
5 Press the ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ PAL ➝
MESECAM ➝ B/W.
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system
standard is automatically selected by the VCR.
B/W Black and White

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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
type
OSD
display

Stereo sound Bilingual sound

Standard
sound
broadcast

Heard in stereo. Channel I (MAIN)
(left channel and heard from the
right channel)
left speaker,
channel II (SUB)
heard from the
right speaker.

Heard in
monaural.

Left channel
heard from both
the left and right
speakers.

Channel I (MAIN)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.

Heard in
monaural.

Right channel
heard from both
the left and right
speakers.

Channel II-(SUB)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.

Heard in
monaural.

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
★(SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/
SV-251GX Only)
You can select the mode in which the sound is
mute.

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.

You can play a cassette in slow motion.

➢

No sound is heard when playing back a
cassette in slow motion.

1 Press:
◆
◆

1 Press:

❿II to start playing the cassette

interference may occur.
Press the PROG/TRK (" or ❷) / TRK (
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

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
3 If you press and HOLD down the ❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button
the VCR will search at 9 times the normal speed.
Releasing the ❿❿ button will return the VCR to
search at 5 times the normal speed. To return to
normal playback mode, press the ❿II button.

5 Likewise, whilst in Picture Search ➛➛ mode, if you
press the ➛➛ button again, the VCR will enter normal
Rewind mode.

6 If, when Redwing (➛➛ ) or Fast Forwarding (❿❿), you
MIX

Sound mixed the left and right channels, and the
normal audio track.

Heard in
MONO monaural.

Channel I (MAIN)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.

Heard in
monaural.

➢

press the ➛➛ (or ❿❿) button, the VCR will enter the
Picture Search mode.

F.ADV (

F.ADV

) to advance frame by frame

When you have been using the Frame-byFrame 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
V-LOCK
screen. Press the V-LOCK (
)
buttons to minimize this effect.

Searching for a Specific Sequence
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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.
2

Seq. being
played
1

Next
Seq.
1

etc.
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

1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2 Press the ➛➛ or ❿❿ buttons depending on 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 ❿II.

4 Whilst in Picture Search mode, if you press the ❿❿
button again, the VCR will enter normal Fast
Forward mode.

❿II to start playing the cassette
❿II to stop the tape at a given frame

2 To return to normal playback, press ❿II.

☛

2 When playing back in slow motion, picture

button.
To select the audio mute mode on and off, simply press
the AUDIO button on the remote control.

◆
◆
◆

SLOW

SLOW (
) as many times as required to
decrease or increase the speed respectively
◆ To return to the normal speed, press the ❿II
button twice.

☛

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

➞

Selecting the Audio Output Mode
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX Only)

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion

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 ➛➛ or ❿❿ buttons twice more. This will take
3
4

you directly to the start of the desired programme is
located.
These Index searches can be made forwards:
(press ❿❿) or backwards: (press ➛➛ ).
To cancel an Index search simply press the ❿II or ■
button.

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Auto Repeat Play
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 ", 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...
Press ➛ or ❿, until...
Repeat play
ON is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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Interval Repeat Play
You can set interval repeat play to repeat the
cassette several times for special interval.

If your TV has “Easy Link / nexTViewLink / AV-Link” function, the VCR can automatically store stations
memorized in the TV in the same channel position as those of the TV.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Using a SCART cable (21 pins), a mutual control is available with the TV, VCR, SAT receiver, etc.
● The VCR automatically stores all your current TV stations in the VCR in the same position order as the
TV channels. (“TV CH DOWNLOAD”)
● Even if the TV is in standby mode, the TV automatically turns on and displays the video picture when
you start playback on the VCR.
● The VCR automatically selects the same picture as you are watching on the TV, and record it. (“TV
PICTURE”)
● The VCR takes in the data and turns to timer standby mode, after a program data reserved is
transferred to the VCR by a TV using such as a EPG (Electronic Program Guide). In this case, the TV’s
and the VCR’s channel position must be set to the same TV station. The position could be stored from
1 to 80. Also the VCR’s clock must be set.
Connection
Connect your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV to the AV1 (EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR using the
SCART cable. Refer to your TV’s manual additionally.

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 OPERATIONN menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option is selected.
5 To...
Press ❿, until...
Interval repeat play

Cancel interval
repeat play

5, 10, 15 is displayed.
(choose repeat time 5 times,
10 times, 15 times)
OFF is displayed.

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.

ShowView EXTEND ★(SV-657GX/
SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX Only)

AV-Link Function of this VCR ★(SV-657GX Only)

- Connection to your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV
TV

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AERIAL INPUT

AERIAL IN

AUDIO/VIDEO
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN

Using the Tape Counter

OUT/SORTIE

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 use if PDC is not available or set to
OFF.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
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
SHOWVIEW EXTEND option is selected.
5 Press ➛ or ❿ buttons to set the ShowView EXTEND
time by increments of 10 minutes.

6 To turn off, press ➛ or ❿ buttons repeatedly until
OFF shows.

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.

➢

IN/OUT (SCART)

L/G

SCART Cable

When connecting another VCR supporting EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link functions
The “nexTViewLink” system can connect 2 VCRs (VCR1 and VCR2) at the same time. This VCR is adjusted to
“VCR1”, so it should be connected to VCR2.
this VCR

SCART cable

VCR2

VCR1

SCART cable

IN/OUT(SCART)
- Connection to your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV and a satellite receiver
AERIAL INPUT

Satellite antenna

AERIAL OUTPUT
SCART cable

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

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

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.

R/D

AERIAL OUTPUT

SATELLITE IN
AERIAL INPUT

AV2 (SATELLITE) IN

OUT/SORTIE

AERIAL IN

AUDIO/VIDEO

R/D

AUDIO

AV1 (EURO AV)

IN/OUT(SCART)

21 pins

L/G

SCART cable

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TV programme Download ★(SV-657GX Only)
Preparation:
◆ Turn on the TV.
◆ Select the video channel or the video input
mode on the TV.

1 Press the MENU on the remote control.
2

Result: The programming menu is displayed.
Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
And then press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

3 Press the " or ❷ buttons to select AV-LINK
SETTING option. And then press the ❿!button to
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5
6
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select this option.
Result:
The AV-LINK menu is displayed.
Press the " or ❷ buttons, until the TV CH
DOWNLOAD option is selected.
And then press the ❿ button to select this option.
Press the ❿ button to start TV CH DOWNLOAD
function.
When the downloading finished, then “TV CH
DOWNLOAD FINISHED” is displayed.
Press the MENU button to exit.

➢

◆ The available position numbers on the
VCR are 1 to 80.
◆ When the TV’s channel position is
readjusted, the VCR automatically makes
“TV CH DOWNLOAD”.

Direct Record Procedure ★(SV-657GX Only)

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TV Picture Record Setting ★(SV-657GX Only)

1 Press the MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3

And then press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
Press the " or ❷ buttons to select AV-LINK
SETTING option. And then press the ❿!button to
select this option.
The AV-LINK menu is displayed.
Result:

4 Press the " or ❷ buttons, until the TV PICTURE
RECORD option is selected.
5 To...
Press ➛ or ❿ until...
Record the same picture
ON is displayed.
as you are watching on the TV
when you press REC button (●)
on the your VCR remote control.
Record the selected picture on
your VCR when you press REC
button (●) on your VCR
remote control.

➢

3 Press two REC buttons to start recording.
The VCR
records:

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

OFF isdisplayed.

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).

Pictures and TV Picture Recording
★(SV-657B Only)

speed.

Channel selected on the TV. If you performed
“TV CH DOWNLOAD” (TV stations stored on
the VCR and the TV in the same position order).
If you did not perform “TV CH DOWNLOAD” (TV
stations not stored on the VCR and the TV in the
same position order).
Pictures of external equipment connected to the TV
Channel selected on the VCR
VCR channel of the same number as the TV
channel
AV1 (output of the TV)
AV1 (output of the TV)
VCR channel

programme recordings.

☛◆

If this option is in ON mode, you press the
REC button (●) on the your TV remote
control, your VCR records the same picture
as you are watching on the TV.

2 Press the SPEED button to select the recording tape

➢ ◆ This recording is not available on the timer

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 help
of a second VCR.
◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures
taken with a camcorder.

appropriate output connector on the other system
(VCR or camcorder).

6 Press the MENU button twice to exit.

Picture

4 To stop a recording, press STOP (■ ) once.

Using the Assemble Edit Function

Preparation : turn on the TV.

1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.

Result: The VCR automatically selects the same
picture as you are watching on the TV and
starts recording. Depending on the picture
sources, the recording switches the method.
See next page.

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX Only)

During recording, if you change the channel or the input
mode on the TV, the recording will be:
Ex. TV channel 1
Continued.

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 (

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)
buttons for television channels
◆ The INPUT button for the AV1, AV2 or AUX
★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only) input
sources

7 Press the❿ll button to start recording.
8 When you have finished recording, press ■ .

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder
You 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-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

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 ■ on both
VCRs.

➢

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)

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
Stopped.

input on your VCR:
AV1 or AV2 for the SCART input
AUX for the RCA input ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/
SV-651GX only)

◆
◆
Stopped.
Ex. VCR channel 1
Continued.

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Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette
★(SV-657GX Only)
With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the
previously recorded sound and replace it with a
new soundtrack from:
◆ A CD player
◆ A microphone connected to a sound system
◆ A cassette player
Restriction:
Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal
audio track (normal audio).

1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate
output on your sound system (CD/cassette player for
example).

2 Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the
audio input connectors (L, R) on the front of your
VCR.

3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette on which the audio
track is to be replaced, and press the ❿ll to start
playback.

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Using the TV Buttons on the Remote
Control ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX Only)
Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung
televisions and compatible brands.

6 On the sound system, locate the point on the CD or
cassette at which you wish to start playback.
Example: The track that you wish to record on the
cassette.

1 Switch your television on.

2 Press the corresponding ", ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to
select the EASY OPERATION option.

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

Codes

Brand

Codes

SAMSUNG
AKAI
GRUNDIG
LOEWE
PANASONIC

01 to 06
09, 23
09, 17, 21
02
08, 23 to 27

PHILIPS
SABA
SONY
THOMSON
TOSHIBA

02, 20, 22
13, 14, 22 to 24
15, 16
13, 14, 24
07, 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.
brand, try each one in turn until you find one that
works.

☛

Start playback on the sound system
Press REC on the remote control.
Result: The soundtrack is replaced on the prerecorded cassette.

➢

The new sound will be recorded on the
normal sound track of the tape, and the
original sound will remain on the Hi-Fi
sound track.
To hear the new sound and original sound
mixed together, press the Audio button on
the remote control until the MIX option is
displayed (see page 33).

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
AUTO POWER OFF option is selected.
5 Press the ❿ button, until you select the time of Auto
Power off interval.
OFF
2HOUR

Button

Function

TV STANDBY/ON

Used to switch the television on
and off.

TV or VCR

3HOUR

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power
consumption of the VCR when in Standby mode.
Useful, for example, when you are away from the
house on holiday. It saves actually turning the VCR 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 USER SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
ECO. MODE is selected.
5 Press the ❿!button to turn LOW(3Watts) mode on.
Now, when the VCR is standby mode the front
display panel will shut off. Even the clock disappears.
By pressing the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button again the display panel will reappear.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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Technical Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format
Heads

SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX
VHS PAL standard
Video: 4 rotary heads

SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX
VHS PAL standard
Video: 4 rotary heads (SV-445G/SV-441G)
Video: 2 rotary heads (SV-245G/SV-241G)

REW time

Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head
VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/Hyperband
STANDARD B/G-D/K-A2/NICAM
FM azimuth recording
PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted subcarrier
phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV
SP 23.39 mm/sec
LP 11.69 mm/sec
SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape)
LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape)
About 60 sec in REW with E-180

Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head
VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/Hyperband
STANDARD B/G-D/K
FM azimuth recording
PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted subcarrier
phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV
SP 23.39 mm/sec
LP 11.69 mm/sec (SV-445G/SV-441G)
SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape)
LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) (SV-445G/SV-441G)
About 60 sec in REW with E-180

You can then control the television using the following
buttons.
Receiving channel
Television system
Luminance
Colour system

Used to switch between the TV
and VCR modes. Only the VOL
(+ or – ) and TV STANDBY/ON
buttons are operational in VCR
mode.
-/-- Used to enter a two-figure
programme number.
Example: For programme 12,
press -/-- followed by numeric
buttons 1 and 2.

Tape speed

VIDEO
Input
Output
Signal-to-noise ratio
Horizontal resolution

0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced
1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced
Better than 43 dB (SP)
More than 240 lines

INPUT

Used to select an external
source.
Used to adjust the volume of the
television.
Used to select the required
programme.

AUDIO
Input
Output
Wow and flutter (WTD)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response

-8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced
-8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced
0.4% max (SP)
68 dB min (IHF A filter)
20Hz - 20kHz

-8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced
-8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced
0.4% max (SP)
42 dB min (IHF A filter)
100Hz - 8kHz

Used to switch between an external
source and the television tuner.

Power requirement
Power consumption
Operation temperature
Operation humidity
Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)

220-240V~ 50Hz
Approx. 17 watts
41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
10%-75%
2.8 Kg (net)
360 x 94 x 240 mm

220-240V~ 50Hz
Approx. 15 watts
41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
10%-75%
2.8 Kg (net)
360 x 94 x 240 mm

VOL + or –
PROG/TRK
(" or ❷)
DISP./

➢
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Result: The programming menu is displayed.

MODEL

When you change the batteries in the remote
control, you must reprogramme the code,
following the same procedure.

7 When you are ready:
◆
◆

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.

4 Find the scene that you want to over-dub and press
❿ll on the remote control.
Result: Your VCR is now in the Audio dubbing Pause
mode.

ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power
consumption

To determine whether your television is compatible,
follow the instructions below.

➢ If several codes are indicated for your television

5 Press DUB.

Auto Power Off

The various functions will not necessarily
work on all televisions. If you encounter
problems, operate the television directly.

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Problems and Solutions

TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
Problem

Explanation/Solution

No power

◆
◆

Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button?

You cannot insert a video cassette

◆

A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.

The television programme was not recorded

◆
◆
◆

Check the VCR aerial connections.
Is the VCR tuner properly set?
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

Timer recording was unsuccessful

◆

Was the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button 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.

◆
◆

No playback picture or the picture
is distorted

◆

Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.

You cannot see normal broadcasts

◆

Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on
TUNER.
Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

◆

Noise bars or streaks on playback

◆

Press the PROG/TRK (" or ❷) / TRK (
minimize this effect.

When the ❿ll button is pressed
during playback, the still picture

◆

A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
condition of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK (" or ❷) /
TRK ( or ) buttons has severe “noise bars” streaks
during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Video Head Cleaning

◆

If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
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.

If when tuning in your TV to the VCR test
pattern your TV does not find the test pattern
or the pattern when found suffers from
interference, it may be due to the VCR output
channel clashing with the normal TV
transmissions in your area. To prevent this
you will need to change the VCR output
channel in the following way

1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial
symbol) on the rear of the VCR.
2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR”
(see page 14).
3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the VCR output Channel”
(see page 17), move the channel number several channels
down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 33).
4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial 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 14).
6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several
more channels away from the original setting.

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.

) buttons to

001~012 :OIRT
013~020 :ITALY
021~069 :CCIR STD UHF
071~075 :CCIR CABLE
101~112 :CCIR STD VHF
DISP CH

Band

001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
036
037
038
039
040
041
042
043
044
045
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
058
059

V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF

49.75
59.25
77.25
85.25
93.25
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
223.25
53.75
62.25
82.25
175.25
183.25
192.25
201.25
210.25
471.25
479.25
487.25
495.25
503.25
511.25
519.25
527.25
535.25
543.25
551.25
559.25
567.25
575.25
583.25
591.25
599.25
607.25
615.25
623.25
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25

R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
R11
R12
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
E21
E22
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E28
E29
E30
E31
E32
E33
E34
E35
E36
E37
E38
E39
E40
E41
E42
E43
E44
E45
E46
E47
E48
E49
E50
E51
E52
E53
E54
E55
E56
E57
E58
E59

CIS
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Bulgalia
Poland

201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE
244~250 :MOROCO
251~255 :BELGUIM

STD
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
OIRT
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
Italy
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR

DISP CH

Band

060
061
062
063
064
065
066
067
068
069
071
072
073
074
075
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233

UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-L
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H

783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
815.25
823.25
831.25
839.25
847.25
855.25
69.25
76.25
83.25
90.25
97.25
48.25
55.25
62.25
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
210.25
217.25
224.25
105.25
112.25
119.25
126.25
133.25
140.25
147.25
154.25
161.25
168.25
231.25
238.25
245.25
252.25
259.25
266.25
273.25
280.25
287.25
294.25
303.25
311.25
319.25
327.25
335.25
343.25
351.25
359.25
367.25
375.25
383.25
391.25
399.25

E60
E61
E62
E63
E64
E65
E66
E67
E68
E69
X
Y
Z
Z+1
Z+2
E02
E03
E04
E05
E06
E07
E08
E09
E10
E11
E12
S01
S02
S03
S04
S05
S06
S07
S08
S09
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
S21
S22
S23
S24
S25
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33

STD
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR

Romania

DISP CH
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255

S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
U1
U2
U3
U4
U5

Band

V-H
V-H
V-H
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H
V-H

407.25
415.25
423.25
431.25
439.25
447.25
455.25
463.25
163.25
171.25
179.25
187.25
195.25
203.25
211.25
226.25
234.25
242.25
250.25
258.25

STD
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
CCIR
Moroco
Moroco
Moroco
Moroco
Moroco
Moroco
Moroco
Belguim
Belguim
Belguim
Belguim
Belguim

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