AUX VIDEO INPUT AUX AUDIO L, R INPUT SOCKETS SOCKET

PLAY BUTTON STOP BUTTON

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Infrared Remote Control

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

Display Indicator

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON

VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

SHUTTLE

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON TV BUTTON VCR BUTTON VOLUME BUTTONS AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON STOP BUTTON REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

STEREO

SELECT

INPUT REPEAT

TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION / TRACKING BUTTONS DISPLAY BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

AUDIO VOL PROG/TRK

DISP./
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

SPEED DUB

MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON OK BUTTON

TV/VCR TIMER

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON 5(SV-657GX ONLY)
TIMER/SHOWVIEW BUTTON TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
Cassette loaded indicator PLAY indicator Multi-function display Timer indicator VCR indicator STEREO indicator 5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX ONLY) 7 Rec indicator
(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/ SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

Accessories

EJECT BUTTON
STANDBY/ON BUTTON SLOW BUTTON
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX 5(SV-651GX) SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON

AUD IO

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
A.TRK IPC INPUT REPEAT AUDIO TRK PROG DISPLAY
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON IPC BUTTON TRACKING BUTTONS AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON 5(SV-651GX) AUDIO MUTE BUTTON 5(SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX) STOP BUTTON REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON RECORD BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL

STA NDB Y/ON SLO W

OWNERS INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

SH UT TLE

CLR /RST A.TR K IPC F.AD V IND EX INPU T

EJE CT

V-L OC K
DISPLAY BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON

SPE ED DUB TV/V

TRK PRO G

REP EAT DIS PLA Y

CR TIME R
MENU BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON OK BUTTON

TV/VCR

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON 5(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX ONLY)
TIMER/SHOWVIEW5(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: x Types of connectors available on your systems x Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.

x x x x

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 75 coaxial socket marked rear of your VCR. Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the

Connector AV1

Location Rear

Type SCART

Direction In/Out
Recommended Use x Television x Satellite receiver x Other VCR x Decoder for scrambled Pay TV broadcasts Example: CANAL+. x Satellite receiver x Other VCR

on the

socket on your VCR.

In/Out

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

OUT TO TV

75 coaxial

x Television

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

TV Aerial

IN FROM ANT. Rear
x Aerial x Cable television network x Satellite receiver

VIDEO AUX L - AUDIO - R

Audio/Video RCA
x Audio Hi-Fi system x Camcorder x Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

3 RF coaxial cable

5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only) Audio output Rear

R/D AUDIO L/G

Audio RCA

x Audio Hi-Fi system

SCART Cable
5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)
You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: x Obtain better quality sound and pictures x Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
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.
x 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. x Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1/JAN/2002 THU

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END: MENU

Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment
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. 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.

Antenne Aerial Connector

Auto preset can be performed by pressing s (STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.
Tuning Your Television for the VCR
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 II 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.
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
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.

Then tune your television again (see page 13).
5 Press the " or buttons to increase or decrease
the value. Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically. You can hold the " or buttons down to scroll more quickly through the values.
Presetting the Stations Automatically
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 5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX only), which cannot be hidden).

Choosing Your Language

You can change the language in which information is displayed on the screen.
2 Press the corresponding ", or , buttons to select the LANGUAGE SET option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed. 4 Select the required language by pressing the

" or

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: xPlug & Auto Set up (see page 13) xAutomatically xManually (see page 16) You can store up to 80 stations.
5 Press the " or buttons to select your country.
6 Press OK to start the auto scanning. Result: x The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes
on the television screen. The first frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed and stored. x The VCR then searches for the second station and so on. x 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.
2 Press the corresponding ", or , 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 buttons, until the OSD option is selected. 5 To.
Display on-screen information Hide on-screen information Press or , until.

9 On completion, press the MENU button three times

to exit the menu.

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 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.

NICAM mode

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

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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.
Using the ShowView Feature 5(SV-657GX/ SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX Only)
Before presetting your VCR: x Switch on both the television and your VCR x Check that the date and time are correct x Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
Modifying ShowView Programming 5(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.
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

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 15 and 16.
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes. (LP) Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
1 Press the TIMER button. Result: The TIMER METHOD is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding " or buttons, until the SHOWVIEW option is selected. 3 Press the !button to select SHOWVIEW.

Result:

1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select
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.

The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK (" or ) / PROG (" or ) buttons or The AV1, AV2 or AUX 5(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.
5 With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/
SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed (SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.
6 If the programme and times are correct, press the

MENU button.

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).
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 Press the REC button several times to increase the
recording time in: x 30-minute intervals up to four hours x 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.
6 To stop recording, press s 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. x If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the cassette rewinds automatically.
7 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end,
press VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON).
If the end of the tape is reached while recording: x The recording stops x The VCR automatically turns off
Select VPS recording x Press the or buttons, 5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX) IPC + V button to activate the timer. until the V/P selection flashes. ) is displayed. Result: The Record indicator ( x Press the " or buttons If no cassette has been inserted when you press + NICAM until the ON or - indication VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) the Record IPC V 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. x Check that your VCR has been programmed Otherwise the timer recording wont take place. correctly x Cancel a preset recording Select the recording x Press the or buttons, speed 5(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 x Press the " or 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)

8 On completion, press the MENU button again.
Intelligent Picture Control 5(SV-651GX/ SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX Only)
You can cancel any programmes that are: x Incorrect x No longer required
5 With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX you can
select the VPS or PDC recording mode. a. Press to select the VPS or PDC(V/P) recording mode. b.Press the " or 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.
option and then press the !button or, x Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. x Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
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 ) / TRK ( or ) buttons until the picture is clear and stable. Result: x The tracking bar appears. x The image is adjusted. x The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.
2 Press the 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.
2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing

the " or !buttons.

3 To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control mode OFF.
SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX Only) Auto Tape Speed Select (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/
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.
The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4 Press the or buttons until the picture is
The VCRs 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.

AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is automatically selected by the VCR. B/W Black and White
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.
When you have been using the Slow Motion function for more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the: x Cassette x Video heads
Searching for a Specific Sequence
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind
Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape.
Selecting the Audio Output Mode 5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX Only)
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

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode 5(SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/ SV-251GX Only)
You can select the mode in which the sound is mute. To select the audio mute mode on and off, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote control.
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:

etc. 2

Prev Seq. 1

Seq. being played 1

Next Seq. 2
1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode.
While in play, press and release the (or ) button. The VCR will search at 5 times the normal playback speed.
This VCRwill recognize anyindexing system (VISS). As a uses a standard result, it indexes marked by other
VCRs using the same system and vice versa. INTRO SCAN
Stereo sound Bilingual sound
Heard in stereo. Channel I (MAIN) (left channel and heard from the right channel) left speaker, channel II (SUB) heard from the right speaker. Left channel heard from both the left and right speakers. Right channel heard from both the left and right speakers. Channel I (MAIN) heard from both the left and the right speakers. Channel II-(SUB) heard from both the left and the right speakers.

Standard sound broadcast

Heard in monaural.
2 To return to normal playback mode, press the II

button.

3 If you press and HOLD down the (or ) button
the VCR will search at 9 times the normal speed. Releasing the button will return the VCR to search at 5 times the normal speed. To return to normal playback mode, press the II button.
1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX. 2 Press the or buttons depending on the
tape for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index mark. simply press II.
direction where your desired programme is located.
3 When an Index mark is found the VCR will playback the 4 If you want to watch the tape from a particular Index,
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.
4 Whilst in Picture Search mode, if you press the
button again, the VCR will enter normal Fast Forward mode.
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 (), you
MIX Sound mixed the left and right channels, and the normal audio track. Channel I (MAIN) heard from both the left and the right speakers. Heard in monaural.
press the (or ) button, the VCR will enter the Picture Search mode.
1 Press the INDEX to start the Index search. 2 Press the or 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 ) or backwards: (press ). To cancel an Index search simply press the II or s button.

Heard in MONO monaural.

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Auto Repeat Play

You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end.

Cancel interval repeat play
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.

AERIAL IN

ShowView EXTEND 5(SV-657GX/ SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX Only)
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.

Using the Tape Counter

AERIAL OUTPUT
The tape counter: x Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) x Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR x Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily

IN/OUT (SCART)

Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF.
If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used.
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
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding ", or , 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 buttons, until the SHOWVIEW EXTEND option is selected. 5 Press or buttons to set the ShowView EXTEND
time by increments of 10 minutes.
1 Insert a cassette in your VCR. 2 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a
sequence: x Press DISP./ or DISPLAY twice to display the counter x Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape counter to zero 3 When you are ready, x Start playback or Recording. x Press the s button. x To fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at which the counter was set to zero, press or .

SCART cable

IN/OUT(SCART)
- Connection to your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV and a satellite receiver
Satellite antenna AERIAL INPUT
AERIAL OUTPUT SCART cable SATELLITE IN
6 To turn off, press or buttons repeatedly until OFF shows.
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: x Once to display the current function, programme number, recording speed, date, time and counter x Twice to display the counter only x Three times to display the time remaining on the cassette x Four times to clear the display

as you are watching on the TV when you press REC button (q) on the your VCR remote control. Record the selected picture on your VCR when you press REC button (q) on your VCR remote control.
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.
5 While the VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button
2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the
appropriate output connector on the other system (VCR or camcorder).
6 Select the source from which you wish to record by
pressing: x The PROG/TRK (" or ) / PROG (" or ) buttons for television channels x The INPUT button for the AV1, AV2 or AUX 5(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only) input sources

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.
6 Press the MENU button twice to exit.
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).
7 Press thell button to start recording. 8 When you have finished recording, press s.
If this option is in ON mode, you press the REC button (q) on the your TV remote control, your VCR records the same picture as you are watching on the TV.
Direct Record Procedure 5(SV-657GX Only)
Pictures and TV Picture Recording 5(SV-657B Only)
Picture 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
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.
1 Load a cassette with the safety tab attached. 2 Press the SPEED button to select the recording tape

speed.

5 Start playing back the cassette to be copied. 6 Hold REC down for a while to start recording on your
3 Press two REC buttons to start recording.
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.

The VCR records:

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.
7 When you have finished recording, press s on both
1 Connect the VCR, from which the cassette is to be

2 Press the corresponding ", or , 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 buttons, until the AUTO POWER OFF option is selected. 5 Press the button, until you select the time of Auto
Power off interval. OFF 2HOUR 3HOUR
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.
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2 Press the corresponding ", or , 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 buttons, until the ECO. MODE is selected. 5 Press the !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.
3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette on which the audio track is to be replaced, and press the ll to start

playback.

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote control, it is switched off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.
If several codes are indicated for your television
brand, try each one in turn until you find one that works.

Technical Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. MODEL SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX VHS PAL standard Video: 4 rotary heads 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 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 -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced -dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced 0.4% max (SP) 68 dB min (IHF A filter) 20Hz - 20kHz 220-240V~ 50Hz Approx. 17 watts 41F-104F (5C-40C) 10%-75% 2.8 Kg (net) 360 x 94 x 240 mm 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) 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 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 -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced -dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced 0.4% max (SP) 42 dB min (IHF A filter) 100Hz - 8kHz 220-240V~ 50Hz Approx. 15 watts 41F-104F (5C-40C) 10%-75% 2.8 Kg (net) 360 x 94 x 240 mm

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Timer recording was unsuccessful
No playback picture or the picture is distorted
You cannot see normal broadcasts
Noise bars or streaks on playback When the ll 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 ) / TRK ( or ) buttons has severe noise bars streaks during SLOW motion to minimize this effect. 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.

Video Head Cleaning

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: x The model and serial number on the rear of your VCR x The warranty information x A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.
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