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

3

Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result:

The VCR is switched on automatically.

4

Select:

The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK (

œ

or 

) /

PROG (

œ

or 

) buttons

or

The AV1, AV2  or AUX 

(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/

SV-651I only) source using the INPUT button for a satellite
tuner or external video source

Result:

The channel number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.

5

Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 22).

6

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 36).

7

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.

8

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:

The recording stops

The VCR automatically turns off

    VCR                INPUT

REPEAT

         PROG/TRK

DISP./

T

         IPC                INPUT

REPEAT

K          PROG

DISPLA

4

4

4

4

(SV-665B)

(SV-661B/SV-662B/

SV-661I/SV-265B/
SV-261B/SV-262B/
SV-261I)

GB

24

Recording a Programme Immediately

Protecting a Recorded Cassette

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

1

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

2

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

1

 SPEED          DUB        TV/VCR       TIMER

TRK          PROG

REC

      MENU

6

5

7

Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corres-
ponding station (unless you are recording via an external video
source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 18 and 19.

1

Switch on the television.

2

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

3

Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, 
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening 
covered with adhesive tape.
Result:

The VCR is switched on automatically.

4

Select:

The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK (

œ

or 

) /

PROG (

œ

or 

) buttons

or

The AV1, AV2  or AUX 

(SV-665B/SV-661B/SV-662B/

SV-661I 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

Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as 
many times as required (see page 22).

6

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 36).

7

To stop recording, press 

once.

If your VCR ejects the cassette when you start
recording, check to make sure that the cassette’s
safety tab is intact or that the opening (created by a
broken safety tab) is covered with adhesive tape.

If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the
cassette rewinds automatically.

    VCR                INPUT

REPEAT

         PROG/TRK

DISP./

T

         IPC                INPUT

REPEAT

K          PROG

DISPLA

4

4

4

4

(SV-665B)

(SV-661B/SV-662B/

SV-661I/SV-265B/
SV-261B/SV-262B/
SV-261I)

Summary of Contents for SV-261B

Page 1: ...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 ...

Page 2: ...s 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 co...

Page 3: ...e Timer Programming Feature 28 Checking a Preset Recording 29 Cancelling a Preset Recording 29 PLAYING BACK Playing a Cassette 30 Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I Only 30 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually 30 Intelligent Picture Control 31 Intelligent Picture Control SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I Only 31 F...

Page 4: ... VCR or remote control During a storm and or light ning 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 VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT PLAY BUTTON RECORD BUTTON PAUSE STILL BUTTON EJECT BUTTON F F BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS REW BUTTON II REC STOP PROG II P S EJECT STANDBY ON REW F ...

Page 5: ...TTON RECORD BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON TV STANDBY ON BUTTON INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER AV1 AV2 AUX SELECTION REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION TRACKING BUTTONS DISPLAY BUTTON PLAY PAUSE STILL BUTTON FAST FORWARD FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON OK BUTTON TIMER PROGRA...

Page 6: ...SV 662B SV 661I Only Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out Audio Hi Fi system SV 665B SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I Only Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR ensure that all elements are switched off Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions R D L G AUDIO OUT SORTIE AV2 SATELLITE IN TV AV1 EURO AV Display...

Page 7: ... Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television 5 Connect one end of the scart cable to the AV1 EURO AV socket on the rear of the VCR You must connect your VCR to the television via the scart cable 6 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television TV Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cabl...

Page 8: ...cting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable 2 Plug the VCR into the mains Result A message appears 3 Press OK button to start the auto scanning The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found The process will finish after a few minutes 4 The current time and date are displayed automatically Check the date and time if it is Correct Pre...

Page 9: ... OUTPUT CH CH60 END MENU SV 665B SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I GB 16 Setting the Date and Time You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you Purchase the video cassette recorder Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remot...

Page 10: ...PR 1 CH MFT NAME MEMORY OK END MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH NAME 1 27 CAEB 2 3 4 5 SWAPPING OK DELETE CLR RST MENU GB 18 Presetting the Stations Automatically AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT 2 I I END MENU YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST PRESS OK TO CONTINUE MENU TO EXIT You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically see Plug Auto Set Up on page 14 Your VCR contains a built in tun...

Page 11: ...reset Station Table INSTALLATION PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALL OK END MENU INSTALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH CH60 END MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH NAME 1 27 CAEB 2 3 4 5 SWAPPING OK MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH NAME 1 2 3 27 CAEB 4 5 SWAPPING OK MENU GB 20 If you have stored a TV station That you do not require At the wrong programme position you can cancel it 1 Press t...

Page 12: ... at two different speeds SP Standard Play LP Long Play In Long Play modes Each cassette lasts twice as long The recording is of a slightly lower quality To record a cassette Press the SPEED button on the remote control until In standard play mode SP is displayed In long play mode LP is displayed Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cass...

Page 13: ...2B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I GB 24 Recording a Programme Immediately Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure When this tab has been removed you cannot record on the tape 1 If you wish to protect a cassette break off the tab using a small screwdriver 2 To re record over a protected cassette safety tab broken cover the hole with ad...

Page 14: ...SV 265B Only Before presetting your VCR Switch on both the television and your VCR Check that the date and time are correct Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded safety tab intact Up to six programmes can be preset 1 Press the TIMER button Result The TIMER METHOD is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons until the VIDEOPLUS option is selected 3 Press the button to se...

Page 15: ... can be preset Before presetting a recording check that the date and time are correct 1 Insert the cassette Press the TIMER button Press the or buttons to select the STANDARD option and then press the button or Press MENU on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option Result The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed 2 Press to se...

Page 16: ...R RST F ADV INDEX A TRK IPC INPUT REPEAT TRK PROG AUDIO DISPLAY 1 PICTURE IPC OFF SOFTEN SHARPEN ON OFF Intelligent Picture Control SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I Only SV 665B SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I GB 30 The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture When noise bars or streaks...

Page 17: ...T menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the FORMAT 16 9 option is selected 5 Press the button to select AUTO ON OFF AUTO Set when you use a wide TV The VCR automatically detects if programmes being played back or recorded are in normal or Wide Screen format ON The VCR always plays back and records in 16 9 Wide Screen format Set if the VCR cannot detect Wide Screen TV program...

Page 18: ...al speed To return to normal playback mode press the II 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 Rewinding or Fast Forwarding you press the or button the VCR will enter the Picture Search mode GB Picture Searc...

Page 19: ... 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 This VCR uses a standard indexing system VISS As a result it will recognize any indexes marked by other VCRs using the same system and vice versa INTRO SCAN 1 To search for a specific index press INDEX 2 Press the or buttons depending on the directi...

Page 20: ...lect 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 VIDEOPLUS EXTEND option is selected 5 Press or buttons to set the Videoplus EXTEND time by increments of 10 minutes 6 To turn off press or buttons repeatedly until OFF shows The tape counter Indicates the elapsed time in the play and ...

Page 21: ... 6 7 3 5 5 4 GB 40 This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR 2 Press the ll button to start playback 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording press the ll button 4 Press the F ADV button again as often as necessary to advance...

Page 22: ...V 661I Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power consumption of the VCR when in Standby mode Useful for example when you are away from the house on holiday It saves actually turning the VCR off 1 Press MENU on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons to select the USER SET option 3 Press the OK button to select this option Result The USER SET ...

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Page 24: ...this warranty are the consumers sole rights and Samsung its subsidiaries and distributors shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or any damage to records compact discs videos or audio taper or any other related equipment or material SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS U K LTD Please ensure the form above is completed at the time of purchase and present it to the dealer to quality for guarantee ser...

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