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VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-623B
SV-620B

Instruction Manual

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Safety Precautions

About this manual
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DANGER
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product.

Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and
using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full
advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-623B and SV-620B. Before you
start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating
must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover
is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it
must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.
Replacement covers are available from your dealer.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your
house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power
point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.
However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug, Do
not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of
shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code: BLUE = NEUTRAL

BROWN = LIVE

- ★(SV-623B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-623B.

CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of important instructions
accompanying the product.

- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.

Features Chart
Feature

SV-623B

SV-620B

VIDEOPLUS+ Recording
AV2 IN socket
Format 16:9
Child Door Lock
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Quick Programming

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: -

Auto Clock Setting

The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL
, OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.

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Contents

Contents (cont.)

◆ FOREWORD
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................

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◆ SEARCHINGFORA SEQUENCE
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Front View of the VCR...................................................................................
Rear View of the VCR...................................................................................
Infrared Remote Control................................................................................
Display Indicators..........................................................................................
Accessories...................................................................................................

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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 Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment.............
Plug &Auto Set Up........................................................................................
Tuning Your Television for the VCR..............................................................

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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control......................................................
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information.....................................................
Setting the VCR Output Channel...................................................................
Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................
Presetting the Stations Manually...................................................................
Clearing a Preset Station...............................................................................
Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................

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Using the Assemble Edit Function.................................................................
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder.................................................

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◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
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◆ SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame...........................................................
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds.......................................................
Searching for a Specific Sequence...............................................................
Auto Repeat Play...........................................................................................
Interval Repeat Play......................................................................................
Using the Tape Counter................................................................................

◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES

◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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◆ VCR OVERVIEWS

Auto Power Off..............................................................................................
Resetting Your VCR......................................................................................
Child door Lock System.................................................................................
Technical Specifications................................................................................

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40

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
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Problems and Solutions.................................................................................
Service Centers List......................................................................................

41
42

◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
Selecting the Cassette Type..........................................................................
Selecting the Recording Speed.....................................................................
NICAM...........................................................................................................
Protecting a Recorded Cassette....................................................................
Recording a Programme Immediately...........................................................
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop...............................................
Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-623B Only)........................................
Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-623B Only)...............................
Using the Quick Programming Feature.........................................................
Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................
Cancelling a Preset Recording......................................................................

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Symbols

◆ PLAYING BACK
Playing a Cassette.........................................................................................
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually...........................................................
Intelligent Picture Control..............................................................................
Format 16:9 Wide screen..............................................................................
Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................
Selecting the Audio Output Mode..................................................................

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☛

➢

★

Press/push

Hold down

Important

Note

Option

1 = Step number

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Front View of the VCR

Safety Instructions

The following illustrations represent precautions.

VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT

POWER
BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

REW BUTTON
F.F BUTTON

The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.

EJECT
BUTTON

DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.

STOP
BUTTON

PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS

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.

PLAY BUTTON

Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.

Rear View of the VCR

AV2 IN SCART (EURO-21)
SOCKET

RCA AUDIO L, R
OUTPUT SOCKETS
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR

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.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS

RESET BUTTON

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

OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR

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Infrared Remote Control

Display Indicators
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POWER BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON
QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2 SELECTION BUTTON /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

1
2
3
4

TRACKING BUTTONS

MENU BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
STOP BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON)

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

Cassette loaded indicator
Multi-function display
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) indicator
Timer indicator

5 Record indicator
6 NICAM indicator
7 Hi-Fi indicator

VIDEOPLUS+ BUTTON ★(SV-623B ONLY)
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
OK BUTTON

Accessories

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL &
BATTERIES “AA”

AUDIO CABLE

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
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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:

◆
◆
◆
◆

◆ 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

Direction

Recommended Use

An outdoor aerial
An indoor aerial
A cable television network
A satellite receiver
Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.

Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.

Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked
rear of your VCR.

on the

AV1(EURO AV) Rear

SCART

In/Out

◆ Television
◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR

Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the

SCART

◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR

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

AV2 IN

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.

Rear

Audio output

Rear

Audio RCA

Out

socket on your VCR.

◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable
OUT TO TV

Rear

75 Ω

Out

Aerial

◆ Television

coaxial
TV

IN FROM ANT. Rear

75 Ω
coaxial

◆ Aerial
◆ Cable television network
◆ Satellite receiver

4
RF coaxial cable
3

☛

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.

SCART Cable

You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on
the television. You thus:
◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR

☛

◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable
supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.
◆ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system.
Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a
programme or recording via your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.

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

Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

Plug the RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the AUDIO out socket on the rear of the VCR.
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Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment

Plug & Auto Set Up
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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.

Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the
mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.

1. AV1(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the
VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV1 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.

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

Plug the VCR into the mains. It will automatically tune itself in and
store TV stations in the memory.

The process will finish after a few minutes. Then the VCR
automatically switches itself off.

➢

Aerial

Now, you only have to switch the VCR on and it is ready
for use.

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Aerial Connector

1
SCART Cable

1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 IN socket on the rear of the VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton 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.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.

Aerial
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Aerial Connector

SCART Cable
1

SCART Cable

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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
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You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a
Scart cable

➢
2

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 POWER on the front of the VCR
or POWER 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
button.

Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 60.

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

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 16 and Problems and Solutions on page 41).

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.

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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
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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

Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.

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

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).

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
◆ The power supply remains off for more than 60 minutes

☛

1
2

◆ The date and time are set automatically from the
broadcast signal, but this function will not operate if
there is no Teletext signal.

◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

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

Press the
or
buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
CLOCK SEToption.

* *CLOCK SET * *
12:01

1/JAN/1998
THU

AUTO CLOCK : ON

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The CLOCK SETmenu is displayed.

Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result:
The option selected flashes.

Press the
or
buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Result:
The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢
6

You can hold the
or
quickly through the values.

END:MENU

buttons down to scroll more

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
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Presetting the Stations Automatically

Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the
television.
You can choose to display or hide this information on the television
screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and
VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★(SV-623B only), which cannot be
hidden).

1
2
3

☛

Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television
broadcasts.

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

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The USER SETmenu is displayed.

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

Press the corresponding
or
placed in front of the OSD option.

Press the corresponding
or
placed in front of the INSTALLATION

To...

Press

Display on-screen information

ON is displayed.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The INSTALLATIONmenu is displayed.

Hide on-screen information

OFF is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the AUTO SET UPoption.
And then press the button to select this option.
Result:
A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.

buttons, until the cursor is
or

, until...

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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.

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

Press the corresponding
or
placed in front of the INSTALLATION

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

Press the
or
buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
VCR OUTPUT CHoption.

buttons, until the cursor is
option.

* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH
:CH60

E N
D:MENU

Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by pressing the
or buttons.

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).

You can store up to 99 stations.

You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can
be done:
◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)
◆ Automatically
◆ Manually (see page 18)

E D
N:MENU

You do not need to preset the stations if you have already
set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13).

* *USER SET * *
OSD
:O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC
:ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM
:ON

Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result:
◆ The P L E A S E W Aindication
IT
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.

➢
6

➢

buttons, until the cursor is
option.

The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

END:MENU

* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH
:CH60

E N
D:MENU

YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS O KTO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT

If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
◆ The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automatically. In this case, they should be set manually (see
page 15).

AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
3 %
0

◆ 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 19).

END:MENU

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Presetting the Stations Manually

Clearing a Preset Station
GB

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 (see page 17)
◆ Manually

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

You can store up to 99 stations.

☛

END:MENU

* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH
:CH60

E N
D:MENU

* * MANUAL SET UP * *
PR
CH
MFT

:
1
: 021
: -

MEMORY: O K
E N
D:MENU

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

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Press the corresponding
or
placed in front of the INSTALLATION

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

Press the corresponding
or
placed in front of the INSTALLATION

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option.

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

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the MANUAL SET UPoption.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the required preset TV station. (PR)

Press the

Press the
button until the cursor is placed in front of the
channel number.

Press the CLR/RST button.
Result:
PLEASE WAITis displayed.

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

Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards until all the
required stations have been cleared.

If you...

Then...

On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.

Wish to store the
station displayed

◆

buttons, until the cursor is
option.

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

buttons, until the cursor is
option.

END:MENU

* *TV STATION
P R CH
1 021
2 025
3 030
4 065
5 055

TABLE * *
NAME
----------------

SET:
SORT:O K
DELETE:CLR/RST
MENU

button to select a MANUAL SET UPoption.

◆
7

◆

Do notwish to
store the station
displayed

◆

◆ At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.

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

◆

◆ That you do not require

◆

If you have stored a TV station:

* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH
NAME
1 021
---2 025
---3 030
---4 065
---5 055
---PLEASE WAIT

Press the
button once to place the
cursor in front of the MFT .
Press the or buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
Press the
button until the cursor is
placed in front of the PR (Programme
number).
Press the or buttons to select
a programme number as required.
Press OK to store the station
Press the or buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
the next station
Go back to the beginning of Step 8

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

On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.

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Changing the Preset Station Table

Selecting the Cassette Type
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You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own
preferences:
* *TV STATION
P R CH
1 021
2 025
3 030
4 065
5

◆ Programme number assigned to the station

TABLE * *
NAME
-------------

◆ Name assigned to the station

SET:
SORT:O K
DELETE:CLR/RST
MENU

* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH
NAME
1 021
---2 025
---3 030
---4 (065
---- )
5
(SORT : 4 ➛ 4 )
EXECUTE:O K MENU

* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH
NAME
1 (065
---- )
2 025
---3 030
---4 065
---5
(SORT : 4 ➛ 1 )
EXECUTE:O K MENU

* *TV STATION
P R CH
1 065
2 021
3 025
4 030
5

TABLE * *
NAME
-------------

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Press the corresponding
or
placed in front of the INSTALLATION

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

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the required preset TV programme.
Result:
The selected station is displayed at the same time on
the television screen.

To change the programme number assigned to a station (PR4
instead of PR1 for example):
◆
Press OK
◆
Press the
or
buttons until the cursor is placed in front of
the programme to which the station is to be moved
◆
Press OK again
To change the programme’s name, press the
Result:
The first letter of the name flashes.

To...

Then...

Select a character
in the name

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

Move to the next or
previous character

11
3

buttons, until the cursor is
option.

SET:
SORT:O K
DELETE:CLR/RST
MENU

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

Press the or
respectively.

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

Press the
or
buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
USER SEToption.

Press the

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the TAPE SELECToption.

Press the
or
buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.

* *USER SET * *
OSD
:O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC
:ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM
:ON

button to select this option.
E D
N:MENU

E180
E 300

E240
E260

Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Selecting the Recording Speed

button.
You can record a cassette at two different speeds:
◆ SP (Standard Play)

buttons

Press the
button again to confirm all your choices and move to
the next station; you can modify this station by repeating the same
procedure from Step 6 onwards.

◆ 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.

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

On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.

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Protecting a Recorded Cassette

NICAM

* *USER SET * *
OSD
:O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC
:ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM
:ON

NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo,
NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language).
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono
sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound.
Please refer to page 32.

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

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The USER SETmenu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the NICAM option.

To...

Press

Mono mode

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.

E D
N:MENU

NICAM mode

, until...

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

Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.

If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small
screwdriver.

To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover
the hole with adhesive tape.

Recording a Programme Immediately

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 17 and 18.
4

Switch on the television.

To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).

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.

Select:
◆
The station to be recorded using the PROG (
buttons
or

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

)

The AV1 or AV2 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.
◆

Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 21).

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 35).

To stop recording, press

➢

once.

◆ If the cassette is ejected when you start recording,
check that the safety tab is intact or the opening is
covered with adhesive tape.
◆ If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the
cassette rewinds automatically.

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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
GB

This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of
programmes.
Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.

Switch on the television.

To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).

Select:
◆
The station to be recorded using the PROG (
buttons
or

)

◆
The AV1 or AV2 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.

Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 21).

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 35).

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.

If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press POWER.

LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC

☛

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

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Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★ (SV-623B Only)
GB

Before presetting your VCR:
◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR
◆ Check that the date and time are correct
◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be
recorded (safety tab intact)
1

Up to six programmes can be preset.

Press the VIDEOPLUS+button.
Result:
A message is displayed to allow you to enter the
VIDEOPLUS+ code.

☛
2

VIDEOPLUS
CODE ---------

Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the programme that you wish to record in your television magazine.

➢

If all six programmes have been set, the message TIMER IS
FULL is displayed. Refer to page 28 if you wish to cancel a
preset recording.

If you wish to correct the VIDEOPLUS+ code that you are
entering:
◆ Press the
button until the digit to be corrected is
cleared
◆ Enter the correct digit

Press the MENU button.
Result:
The information concerning the programme is displayed.

☛

When using the VIDEOPLUS+ 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
buttons. Refer to the following page if:
◆ The programme number or times flash
◆ You wish to modify the programme

If the programme and times are correct, press the MENUbutton.

Press the POWER button to activate the timer.

Refer to page 28 if you wish to:
◆ Check that your VCR has been programmed correctly
◆ Cancel a preset recording

☛

CODE:0-9

CORRECT:
END:MENU

CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 21:28
PR DAY START→STOP V/P
1 FR 9 12:00→12:50AUTO -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- DELETE:CLR/RST

The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
VIDEOPLUS+ code numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote
control. Tap in the VIDEOPLUS+ code for the programme
you wish to record.

™VIDEOPLUS+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPLUS+
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★ (SV-623B Only)

Using the Quick Programming Feature

If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording
speed, you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm.
If you wish to...

Then...

Select an input source other
than the tuner (AV1 or AV2)

◆ Press the
or buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
◆ Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the

The Quick 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.

☛

- Insert the cassette and press the Q-PRO button or
◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

input source selection.
Result:
The programme number is replaced by:

Result:
◆ Press the

• The A1 or A2 ource using the INPUT button for a

Result:

satellite tuner or external video source

➢
Record a programme every day
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time

The input source must be selected before changing any
other value.

◆ Press the
◆ Press the

or
or

buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
buttons, until the DLY (Daily) value is

displayed.
Record a programme every week
on the same day and at the same time

Extend the recording time

◆ Press the
◆ Press the

or buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
or
buttons, until the W- (Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example: W-SA (Weekly Saturday)

◆ Press the
◆ Press the

or
or

buttons, until the STOP selection flashes.
buttons to increase or decrease the stop

buttons, until the recording speed selection

time.
Select the recording speed

◆ Press the

flashes.
◆ Press the
or
buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
• AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 27
• SP (Standard Play)
• LP (Long Play)
Select the PDC recording

◆ Press the
◆ Press the

or
or

buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.
buttons until the “ON” indication is

display.
Do not select PDC unless you are sure the programme you
wish to record is broadcast with PDC. If you do set PDC ON
(by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column on the screen),
then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to
the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording
won’t take place.

2
3

Press

to select the input source.

Press

Select the required day by pressing the

Press

buttons or

to select the recording day.
or

buttons.

to select the recording start time.

Select the required hour value by pressing the

Press

Select the required minute value by pressing the

buttons.

to select the minutes.
or

buttons.

Press

Select the required recording end time by pressing the
or
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.

to select the recording end time.

Press

Press the
or
buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.

Press

Press the
or
buttons to toggle between the PDC mode
(marked ON) and the non-PDC mode (marked -).

to select the recording speed.

to select the PDC recording mode.

When you have finished, press the MENU button.

Press the POWER button to activate the timer.
Result:
Before starting recording, the VCR compares the timer
duration with the remaining time on the cassette.

➢

END:MENU

The programming menu is displayed.
button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.

Select the required station by pressing the
or
INPUT to select the AV1 or AV2 input sources.

☛

Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

Auto Tape Speed Select. 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.

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Checking a Preset Recording

Playing a Cassette
GB

You can check your preset recordings:

This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.

◆ When you have finished presetting the VCR

◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded

Switch on both the television and your VCR.

Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the
cassette is intact, press
.
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.

- Press the Q-PRO button or

➢

◆ Press MENU on the remote control.

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

END:MENU

Press the

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

buttons to select the required programme.

To...

On completion, press MENU twice.

Then press...

Stop the playback

(STOP).

Eject the cassette

(EJECT).

➢

One Touch Play.
For your convenience, you can playback tape with a
simple touch of the PLAY (
) button. One Touch Play
can be used even when the power is off but a cassette is
inserted.

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.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆ Press the
button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
Cancelling a Preset Recording
The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.

You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆ Incorrect
CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 21:28
PR DAY START→STOP V/P
1 FR 9 12:00→12:50AUTO -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- -- ---- --:--→--:---- DELETE:CLR/RST

◆ No longer required

When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment
manually by pressing the TRK ( or ) buttons until the picture is clear
and stable.

- Press the Q-PRO button or
◆ Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆ Press the
button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.

Result:

◆ The tracking bar appears.
◆ The image is adjusted.
◆ The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.

Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the
buttons.

Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected programme.
Result:
All the recording information is deleted and the broadcast will not be recorded.

On completion, press MENU twice.

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Intelligent Picture Control

Selecting the Colour Mode
GB

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

During playback, press the IPC button.
Result:
The PICTURE menu is displayed.

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

➢
3

* *PICTURE * *

4
IPC

OFF

ON/OFF:

Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard
when you select AUTO.

➢

To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control
mode OFF .
◆ The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
Press the
or
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.

On completion, press the IPC button again.

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.

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

Press the corresponding
or
in front of the USER SEToption.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The USER SETmenu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is placed
in front of the COLOUR SYSTEMoption.

Press the button to select AUTO ➝ PAL ➝ B/W .
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
B/W Black and White

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Format 16:9 (Wide screen)

* *USER SET * *
OSD
:O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC
:ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM
:ON
E D
N:MENU

buttons, until the cursor is placed

The VCR automatically adjusts the image to fill the wide TV screen
when you play back a tape commercially available which is
recorded in the wide screen format or when you record or play
back a wide TV programme via the connect satellite, etc.

☛

* *USER SET * *
OSD
:O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC
:ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM
:ON

Connect equipment compatible with wide screen, to the VCR
using the 21 pin SCART cable.

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

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The USER SETmenu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the FORMAT 16:9option.

Press the 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.

E D
N:MENU

◆
◆

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

➢

SOFTEN
SHARPEN
--------*-----

Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.

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.

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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Selecting the Audio Output Mode

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
GB

You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the
loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available.
Option

MIX
MONO

➢

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

Description

Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.

Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.

MIX

Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal
channels.

MONO

Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono channel.

Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left and right
channels.

➢

Press:
◆
◆
◆

to start playing the cassette
SLOW (
) as many times as required to decrease or
increase the speed respectively
To return to the normal speed, press the
button twice.

When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
Press the TRK ( or ) buttons to minimize this effect.

☛

When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the
sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.

To select the sound mode, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote
control until the required option is displayed.

You can play a cassette in slow motion.

➢

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

Vertical stability: When playing back slow motion,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the V-LOCK.
(
) buttons to minimize this effect.

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Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

Searching for a Specific Sequence
GB

You can:

Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is
automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.

◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
◆ Advance one frame at a time

➢

No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame.

Press:
◆

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

◆
◆

F.ADV (

➢

etc.
2

) to advance frame by frame

To return to normal playback, press

☛
1

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:

➢

When you have been using the Frame-by-Frame function
for more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the cassette and video heads.
Vertical stability: When playing back frame by frame,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the V-LOCK
(
) buttons to minimize this effect.

Seq. being

Seq.

played

Seq.

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.
INDEX: --

To search for a specific index, press INDEX.

Enter the number of the index to be found using the numeric
buttons.

➢

When entering a single digit number, do not forget to
precede it with a zero.
Example: 02.
Result:
The index number is displayed.

Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds

Select the direction in which the VCR is to search:
◆
to search backwards
◆
to search forwards
Result:
When the index is found, cassette playback starts.

You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to
nine times the normal speed).
Example:
You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique,
movement by movement.
The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control

➢

Press:
◆
◆
◆

No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable
speeds.

during playback
SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette backwards
SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette forwards

Each time you press a SHUTTLE (

) button, the speed is

changed as shown in the following illustration.

REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE
PLAY
PLAY
PLAY
X9
X7
x3

STILL

SLOW
MOTION
X1/10

SLOW
MOTION
X1/5

PLAY

PLAY
X3

PLAY
X7

PLAY
X9

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Auto Repeat Play

Using the Tape Counter
GB

You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from
beginning to end.
* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

END:MENU

* * EASY OPERATION * *
AUTO POWER OFF
:OFF
REPEAT PLAY
:OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the EASY OPERATION option.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the REPEAT PLAYoption.

E D
N:MENU

◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes
(hours, minutes and seconds)
◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR

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

The tape counter:

To...

Press

Repeat play

ON is displayed.

Do not wish to repeat play

OFF is displayed.

☛
1
2

Insert a cassette in your VCR.
To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence:
Press DISPLAY twice to display the counter
Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape counter to
zero
2

To fast-forward or rewind to the sequence at which the counter
was set to zero, simply press
or .
Result:
The VCR stops automatically when the counter
reaches zero.

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

1
2

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

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the EASY OPERATION option.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option.

3
2

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

To...

Press

Interval repeat play

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

Cancel interval repeat play

OFF is displayed.

END:MENU

* *EASY OPERATION * *
AUTO POWER OFF
:OFF
REPEAT PLAY
:OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

E D
N:MENU

0:00:00

◆
◆

, until...

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you
must indicate the type of cassette being used.

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 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

, until...

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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.
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Using the Assemble Edit Function

Auto Power Off

This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position
on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change.

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
2

Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR.

Press the

When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new
recording, press the
button.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the EASY OPERATION option.

Press the F.ADV (
) button again as often as necessary to
advance frame by frame, until the exact recording position is
located.

Press the button to select this option.
Result:
The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.

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.

Press the corresponding
or
buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the AUTO POWER OFF option.

Select the source from which you wish to record by pressing:

Press the
interval.

◆
◆

button to start playback.

Press the

When you have finished recording, press

button to start recording.

3
2

* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION

button, until you select the time of Auto Power off
END:MENU

OFF

The PROG ( or ) buttons for television channels
The INPUT button for the AV1 or AV2 input sources

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

2HOUR

3HOUR

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

* *EASY OPERATION * *
AUTO POWER OFF
:OFF
REPEAT PLAY
:OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder

E D
N:MENU

You can copy a cassette to your VCR from another video source,
such as another VCR or a camcorder.

☛
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, as indicated on page 12.

Insert a blank cassette in your VCR.

Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other video source (VCR or
camcorder).

Press the INPUT button to select the appropriate input on your
VCR:
◆ AV1 or AV2 for the SCART input

Start playing back the cassette to be copied.

Hold REC ( ) down for a while to start recording on your VCR.

When you have finished recording, press

➢
38

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.

on bothVCRs.

Resetting Your VCR
If you find that your VCR is not operating correctly, or no
indications appear in the display, you can reset it.

Press the RESET button on the rear panel with a pen or pencil, to
reset the VCR.
Result:
All preset data will be erased and will need to be
reprogrammed.

If the problem is not solved after you have reset the VCR, refer to
page 41 for a list of simple checks to be performed before contacting the after-sales service.

Child door Lock System
With this mechanism you can prevent children from harming
themselves or the VCR. It stops fingers and small articles from
entering your VCR.

If you wish to view the cassette being copied:
◆ Your VCR must be connected as usual to the
television (see page 12 for further details)
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Technical Specifications

Problems and Solutions

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format
Heads

REW time

VHS PAL standard
Video: 4 rotary heads
Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head
UHF 21-69CH
STANDARD I-NICAM STEREO
FM azimuth recording
PAL: 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 100 sec in REW with E-180

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 (SP)

Receiving channel
Television system
Luminance
Colour system
Tape speed
Recording/playback time

Problem

Explanation/Solution

No power

◆
◆

Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the POWER 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 POWER 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 TRK (

When the
button is pressed
during playback, the still picture
has severe “noise bars” streaks

◆

A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
condition of the tape. Press the TRK ( or )buttonsduring
SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Incorrect operations or no display

◆

Use a pencil to press the RESET button and reinitialize
the VCR. All preset data is lost.

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 16), move the channel number several channels
down from the original setting. (example:from 60 to 57).
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.

◆

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

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

230V (AC 50-60 Hz)
Approx. 17 watts
41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
10%-75%
3.3 Kg (net)
360 x 285 x 94 mm

)buttons to minimize this effect.

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.

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTERS
In the event of warranty service being required, please contact your retailer first. If they cannot provide service, please contact
your nearest service centre listed below. Service facilities are return to base, however some agents may provide an in-home
service (there may be a cost for call out). Please refer to your warranty card or retailer for terms and conditions of the warranty.
AVON

ESSEX
BRISTOL
GOGGLEBOX TV
TEL: 01275 838083

WICKFORD
CENTRAL SERVICE
TEL: 01268 766333

BERKSHIRE
READING
A & W SOUND & VISION
TEL: 01734 872000
MAIDENHEAD
J F ASSOCIATES
TEL: 01628 25709
WARGRAVE
J F ASSOCIATES
TEL: 01734 401525
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
DRY DRAYTON
DRAYTON ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01954 211330
PETERBOROUGH
DEEPING TV SVCS
TEL: 01778 343831
CHESHIRE
CHESTER
H & H VIDEO & TV
TEL: 01244 379579
WARRINGTON
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TEL: 01925 764387
CORNWALL
BUDE
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TEL: 01288 352269
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TEL: 01566 772096
NEWQUAY
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TEL: 01637 880576
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TEL: 01208 816155
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TEL: 01229 821202
SEARLE AUDIO
TEL: 01229 839692
PENRITH
CANNAN & BROWN
TEL: 01768 864829
DEVON
HOLSWORTHY
H B H WOOLACOTTS
TEL: 01409 253280
NEWTON ABBOT
TELLI-SCOPE ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01626 63907
PLYMOUTH
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TEL: 01752 779933
CTV ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01752 350950
DORSET
BOURNEMOUTH
M & G ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01202 523771
DURHAM
DURHAM
LEE TECH SVCS
TEL: 0191 371 1300
DARLINGTON
GAZE ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01325 482344

MID GLAMORGAN
BRIDGEND
BRIDGEND SERVICE
TEL: 01656 663463
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
TEWKESBURY
SWITCH ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01684 850063
WESTON-SUB-EDGE
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONIC
TEL: 01386 841773
HAMPSHIRE
FAREHAM
SOUND & VISION
TEL: 01329 286551
FARNBOROUGH
ICTV
TEL: 01252 510118
PORTSMOUTH
ICTV
TEL: 01705 653654
SOUTHAMPTON
OLYMPIC TV & AUDIO
TEL: 01703 703401
HEREFORD
HEREFORD
J P MICRO SVCS
TEL: 01432 356353
HERTFORDSHIRE
BALDOCK
TECHNICAL REPAIR SVC
TEL: 01462 491144
MARKYATE
TELETECH SVCS
TEL: 01582 841862
NORTH HUMBERISDE
GOOLE
HEADLAND ELECTRCS
TEL: 01977 661223
SOUTH HUMBERSIDE
GRIMSBY
RAYNERS SUPERSTORE
TEL: 01472 358766
KENT
CANTERBURY
BARRETTS OF CANTERBURY
TEL: 01227 766582
DARTFORD
BUDGET REPAIR CENTRE
TEL: 01322 227668
MAIDSTONE
AVERY ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01622 682138
LANCASHIRE
BLACKPOOL
KENNETH GARDNER
TEL: 01253 824047
LANCASTER
KENNETH GARDNER
TEL: 01524 64468
ROCHDALE
CTV SERVICES
TEL: 01706 654983
LEICESTERSHIRE
LEICESTER
SOUNT & VISION CENTRE
TEL: 01162 730444
LINCOLNSHIRE
BRANSTON
STUART WALLACE
TEL: 01522 791496

DYFED
CARMARTHEN
ADVANCE CONSUMER
TEL: 01267 236143
ST CLEARS
BEN EVANS & SON
TEL: 01994 231015
ESSEX
BRAINTREE
GWYNNE TV & ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01376 322567

LONDON
HIGH HOLBORN
BERRYS OF HOLBORN
TEL: 0171 405 1157
LONDON
ARMSTRONG SERVICES
TEL: 0181 523 0023/0051
WEST EALING
BABBER ELECTRONICS
TEL: 0181 579 6315

LONDON
WILLESDEN
ATLANTIC ELECTRIC
TEL: 0181 451 6155
MANCHESTER
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
VIDEOTECH UK
TEL: 0161 308 4092
NORTHENDEN
G H SUMNER LTD
TEL: 0161 998 2705
MERSEYSIDE
ELLESMERE PORT
H & H VIDEO & TV
TEL: 0151 357 1011
LIVERPOOL
P & A AUDIO VIDEO LTD
TEL: 0151 924 7287
MIDDLESEX
HAYES
A & A REPAIRS
TEL: 0181 561 2900/4104
NORFOLK
AYLESHAM
CORTONS ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01263 733391
WATTON
JULIAN HORN
TEL: 01953 881440
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
KETTERING
INTEGRATED SVCS
TEL: 01536 516475
OXFORDSHIRE
BANBURY
HITECH
TEL: 01295 267415
BOTLEY
SPECTRUM ELECTRON
TEL: 01865 250199
SHROPSHIRE
TELFORD
W OWEN
TEL: 01952 613818
SOMERSET
TAUNTON
ARMTECH ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01823 279401
YEOVIL
M J THOMAS
TEL: 01935 477255
STAFFORDSHIRE
STOKE ON TRENT
TELEFAULTS (S.O.T.) LTD
TEL: 01782 813757
SUFFOLK
IPSWICH
GGN LTD
TEL: 01473 744300
SURREY
WALLINGTON
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TEL: 0181 669 1145
HORLEY
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TEL: 01293 786459
EAST SUSSEX
SEAFORD
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TEL: 01323 898989
EASTBOURNE
STARTEC SVCS
TEL: 01323 412012
TYNE & WEAR
NEWCASTLE UPON
TYNE
M SINGH RADIO & TV
TEL: 0191 226 0446
WEST MIDLANDS
COVENTRY
D & J HENRY
TEL: 01203 431393

WEST MIDLANDS
DUDLEY
J S STOREY ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01384 455608
WALSALL
BEAVER ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01922 725554
WARLEY
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TEL: 0121 544 6273/6350
WILTSHIRE
SWINDON
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TEL: 01793 641038
WORCESTERSHIRE
WORCESTER
THE HI FI CAR RADIO REPAIR
TEL: 01905 26623
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
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TEL: 0114 256 2791
BARNSLEY
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TEL: 01226 207434

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