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Samsung SV-665B manual

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    VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-665B SV-662B SV-661B SV-262B SV-265B SV-661I SV-261B SV-261I Instruction Manual PAL www .samsungvcr .com[...]

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    GB 3 About this manual Thank you for purchasing a Samsung V ideo Cassette Recorder (VCR). Y our 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 -665B, [...]

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    GB 5 GB 4 Contents (cont.) ☛ ➢ Note Important Hold down Press/push Symbols 1 1 1 = Step number ★ Option Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 6 ◆ VCR O VERVIEWS ■ Front View of the VCR ........................................................[...]

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    GB 7 GB 6 Front View of the VCR The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel. HH 5 ° C 40 ° C 10% 75% THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Safety Instructions Do NOT expose the VCR to ex[...]

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    GB 9 Infrared Remote Control OK STANDBY/ON EJECT SLOW SHUTTLE V-LOCK CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX A.TRK IPC INPUT REPEAT TRK PROG AUDIO REC MENU SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER DISPLAY STANDBY/ON BUTTON SLOW BUTTON ★ (SV-661B/SV-662B/SV-661I ONLY) SHUTTLE BUTTON V-LOCK BUTTON CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON AUTO TRACKING BUTTON IPC BUTTON TRACKING BUTTONS AUDIO MODE SELECT[...]

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    GB 11 GB 10 Deciding How to Connect Y our VCR 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. Co[...]

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    GB 13 GB 12 You can connect your VCR to a Satellite receiver or other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. Connecting Y our VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment Satellite Receiver or other Equipment Aer[...]

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    GB 15 GB 14 T uning Y our T elevision for the VCR You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are no t 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). 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the VCR or[...]

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    GB 17 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 VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★ (SV-665B/SV-265B only), which cannot be hidden). 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Res[...]

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    GB 19 Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Result : The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the INSTALLATION option. 3 Press the OK button to select [...]

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    GB 21 You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the INSTALLATION option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result : The INSTALLATION men[...]

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    GB 23 NICAM ★ ( SV -665B/SV -661B/SV -662B/SV -661I Only) 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 33. 1 Press MENU on the remote control[...]

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    GB 25 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop 3 LENGTH 2:30 SET LENGTH : PRESS REC OK REC MENU 6 SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER 5 This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the televi[...]

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    GB 27 Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★ (V -665B/SV -265B Only) If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flash[...]

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    GB 29 Checking a Preset Recording Cancelling a Preset Recording PROG 1/JAN WED 21:28 PR DAY START → STOP V/P 1 WE 1 12:00 → 12:50SP ON -- ---- --:-- → --:---- - -- ---- --:-- → --:---- - -- ---- --:-- → --:---- - -- ---- --:-- → --:---- - -- ---- --:-- → --:---- -  ❷ SET: ❿ DELETE: CLR/RST MENU PROG 1/JAN WED 21:28 PR DAY START[...]

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    GB 31 Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. Result : The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the[...]

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    GB 33 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: Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★ (SV -665B/SV -661B/ SV -662B/SV -661I Only) REPEAT VOL PROG/TRK AUDIO DISP./ REPEAT TRK PRO[...]

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    You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 1 Press: ◆ ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ❿ ll to stop the tape at a given frame ◆ F.ADV ( ) to advance frame by frame 2 To return to normal playback, press ❿ ll . ☛ When you have been u[...]

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    You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result : The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the EASY OPERATION option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result : The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed. 4 Pre[...]

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    GB 39 Connecting an RCA Audio/V ideo Input Cable ★ (SV -665B/SV -661B/SV -662B/SV -661I Only) You can connect other audio/video equipment to your VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples : ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 40). ◆ You wish [...]

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    GB 41 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★ (V -665B Only) Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1 Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television. 3 Hold down the TV button and enter t[...]

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    GB 43 GB 42 T echnical Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Format VHS PAL standard VHS PAL standard Heads Video: 4 rotary heads Video: 2 rotary heads Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Erase: 1 full track erase head Erase: 1 full track erase head R[...]

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    GB 44 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[...]

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    UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased. However, Samsung Authorised Dealers and A[...]

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    THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www .samsungvcr .com AC68-01880C (Rev.01) ELECTRONICS[...]