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Contents
FOREWORD
Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5
VCR OVERVIEWS
Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6
Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 7
Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8
Display Indicator............................................................................................ 9
Accessories................................................................................................... 9
CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 10
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 11
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 11
Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 12
Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 13
SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 14
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 14
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 15
Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 15
Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 16
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)............................................. 16
Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 17
Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 18
Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 19
Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 20
RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 21
Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 21
Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 22
Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 22
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 23
Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 24
Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 25
Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 25
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About this manual
Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owners 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, SVR-443, SVR-440, SVR-243,
SVR-240B, SVR-240W and SVR-2401.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
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(SVR-443): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SVR-443.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SVR-443 SVR-440 SVR-243
SVR-240B
SVR-2401
SVR-240W
Changing recording speed (SP/LP)
●●●●
Connecting an RCA Video/Audio
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input cable (Front)
Front SHUTTLE
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Clock Display (Front)
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DLC (Diamond Like Carbon)
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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
extreme temperature condi-
tions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
During a storm and/or 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.
Contents (cont.)
PLAYING BACK
Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 26
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SVR-2401 Only)........................ 26
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 26
Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 27
Intelligent Picture Control (SVR-2401 Only).................................................. 27
Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 28
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode..................................................................... 28
SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion (SVR-443/SVR-440 Only)...................... 29
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 29
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 30
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 30
Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 31
Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 32
Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 32
Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 33
ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable (SVR-443/SVR-243 Only).......... 34
Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 35
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 35
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/SVR-240W Only) ......................................................... 36
Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 37
ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 37
Technical Specifications................................................................................ 38
SOLVING PROBLEMS
Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 39
TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 40
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
1
1
1
= Step number
Option
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Rear View of the VCR
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Front View of the VCR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
PLAY
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
AUDIO OUTPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
PROG
REC STOP
PLAY
REW
F. F
EJECT
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
REW
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAM SELECTION
BUTTONS
RECORD
BUTTON
(SVR-443/SVR-243)
(SVR-440/SVR-240B/SVR-240W)
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
PROG
REC
STOP
PLAY
REW
F
.F
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 2
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
STOP
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
SHUTTLE
RING
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
LINE IN 2 AUDIO
INPUT SOCKET
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
REW
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
EJECT
PROG
REC STOP
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W
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/O
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RECORD
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
EJECT
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
(SVR-2401)
PROGRAM SELECTION
BUTTONS
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Display Indicator
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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OWNERS INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 ECO Mode display
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 REC indicator
VCR
5
12 3 4
Infrared Remote Control
OK
VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
TV VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISP./
SELECT
-/--
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2
(SVR-443/
SVR-243 ONLY) 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 BUTTON
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
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1 SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
(SVR-2401)
(SVR-443/SVR-440/SVR-243/SVR-240B/SVR-240W)
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
SVR-243/SVR-240B/SVR-240W/SVR-2401
SVR-443/SVR-440
12 3 45
1 STANDBY/ON Mode display
2 Rewind indicator
3 Play indicator
4 FF indicator
5 Record indicator
REFERENCE: The state of POWER in each power input
conditions.
MODE
UNPLUGGED POWER OFF POWER ON
OFF DIM GREEN LIGHT GREEN
LED
THE STATE OF
POWER LED
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
(SVR-443/SVR-440 ONLY)
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
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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:
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.
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75coaxial socket marked on the
rear of your VCR.
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
can also connect your VCR to the television via the RCA cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
TV
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA 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.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear
of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
Aerial
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
RF
coaxial
cable
TV
2
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
4
2
TV
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
3
Deciding How to Connect Your 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.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In Satellite receiver
Television
Other VCR
Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out Television
output Other VCR
Audio system
OUT TO TV Rear 75 Out Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 In Aerial
coaxial Cable television network
Satellite receiver
LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In Audio system
Camcorder
(SVR-443/SVR-243 only)
Other 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.
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 2
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using
a RCA cable
To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA 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 VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote
control.
3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for
use with your VCR.
4 Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts
reading the cassette; if not, press
II
button
.
5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 36.
6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
7 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 39).
8 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.
Plug & Auto Set Up
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 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result
: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the
#
or
buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result
: A message appears.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
TV
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
2
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
60%
I
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END:MENU
CLOCK
MON
12:00 1/JAN/2001
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!!
#
END:MENU
(SVR-443/SVR-440)
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
VCR STANDBY/ON
S
STANDBY/ON
S
2
2
OK
REC MENU
4
(SVR-2401)
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
Choosing Your Language
You can change the language in which information is displayed on
the screen.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
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
buttons.
5 Press OK to store the language selected.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Result
: From now on, all the on-screen information will be
displayed in the language selected.
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 remote control.
2 Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:
+ on the battery with + on the remote control
– on the battery with – on the remote control
3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
2
2
2
1
3
2
CLOCK SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
CLOCK
CLOCK
MON
12:00 1/JAN/2001
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!!
"
END:MENU
1
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
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 which cannot be
hidden).
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 menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the OSD option is
selected.
5 To... Press
or
, until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
LANGUAGE SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
LANG
LANG
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
PYCCKNZ
"❷!!!!!!
MEMORY:OK
END:MENU
LANGUAGE SET
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 30 sec
Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
CLOCK SET option.
3 Press the
OK
button to select this option.
Result
: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
4 Press
or
to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result
: The option selected flashes.
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.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"
END:MENU
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Presetting the Stations Automatically
You do not need to preset the stations if you have already
set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on
page 12).
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 12)
Automatically
Manually (see page 18)
You can store up to 50 stations.
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the AUTO SET
UP option is selected.
Press the
button to select this option.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result
: The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes on the
television screen.
The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
The VCR then searches for the second station and
so on.
When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the VCR switches automatically to
programme 1.
The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some
stations may have been stored more than once; select
the stations with the best reception and delete the
ones no longer required (see page 19).
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.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the VCR OUTPUT
CH option is selected.
5 Select the required output channel by pressing the
or
buttons.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 13).
Setting the VCR Output Channel
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
2%
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END:MENU
YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS OK TO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"
END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"
END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"
END:MENU
You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV
set connected to your VCR.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the TV SYSTEM
option is selected.
5
Press the
button to select G or K.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)
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If you have stored a TV station:
That you do not require
At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5 Press the
button to select this option.
Result
: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the required preset
TV station (PR) is selected.
7 Press the CLR/RST button.
8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards until all the
required stations have been cleared.
9 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
Clearing a Preset StationPresetting the Stations Manually
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
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 12)
Automatically (see page 17)
Manually
You can store up to 50 stations.
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
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5 Press the
button to select MANUAL SET UP option.
Result
: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the
"
or
buttons to select a programme number as
required.
7 Press the
❿!!
button to preset the station.
Result
: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8 Press the
or
buttons to start scanning.
Result
: The frequency band is scanned and the first station
found is displayed.
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the
numeric buttons on the remote control for example, for channel
E21, first press 0 and then press 2, 1 (see page 40).
9 If you... Then...
Wish to store the
Press the corresponding
"
or
❷!
buttons,
station displayed until the MFT is selected.
Press the
or
buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
Press OK to store the station .
Do not wish to
Press the corresponding
"
or
❷!
buttons,
store the station until the CH is selected.
displayed Press the
or
buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
the next station
Go back to the beginning of Step 9
10 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all the required
stations have been stored.
11
On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the menu.
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"
END:MENU
**
TV STATION TABLE
**
PR CH
1 002
2 ---
3 ---
4 ---
5 ---
"
SWAPPING:OK
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
**
MANUAL TUNING
**
PR : 1
CH : ---
MFT : -
"
➛❿
MEMORY: OK
END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"
END:MENU
**
TV STATION TABLE
**
PR CH
1 002
2 ---
3 ---
4 ---
5 ---
"
SWAPPING:OK
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
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Selecting the Cassette Type
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on
a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
❷!
or
,
buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the TAPE
SELECT option is selected.
5 Press the
or
buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240
E 300 E260
6 Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Recording Speed
T
ype 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
You can record a cassette at two different speeds:
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
Each cassette lasts twice as long
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.
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Changing the Preset Station Table
You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own
preferences programme number assigned to the station.
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
or
,
buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result
: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
And then press the
button to select this option.
Result
: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
5 Press the corresponding
"
or
buttons, until the required preset
TV programme is selected.
Result
: The selected station is displayed at the same time on
the television screen.
6 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)
7 Press the
"
or
buttons to select required position. And then
press OK again to swap the position.
8 You can modify this station by repeating the same procedure from
Step
5 onwards.
9 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"
END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :G
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"
END:MENU
**
TV STATION TABLE
**
PR CH
1 002
2 ---
3 ---
4 ---
5 ---
"
SWAPPING:OK
MENU
**
TV STATION TABLE
**
PR CH
1 ---
2 ---
3 002
4 ---
5 ---
"
SWAPPING:OK
MENU
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
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This function enables you to record up to nine hours of
programmes. (LP)
Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
1 Switch on the television.
2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used)
3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result
: The VCR is switched on automatically.
4 Select:
The station to be recorded using the
PROG/TRK (
"
or
) /
PROG (
"
or
)
buttons
or
The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2
(SVR-443/SVR-243 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 21).
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 31).
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
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
3
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
5
6
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
TRK PROG
REC MENU
7
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
5
6
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 17 and 18.
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 (
"
or
) /
PROG (
"
or
)
buttons
or
The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2
(SVR-443/SVR-243 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 21).
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 31).
7 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.
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
DISP./
E
LECT
IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
DISPL
A
(SVR-2401)
4
4
4
4
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
DISP./
E
LECT
IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
DISPL
A
(SVR-2401)
4
4
4
4
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Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
STOP
L1 MO 1 12:00
12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
"
SET:
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
STOP
L1 MO 1 12:00
12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
"
SET:
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
Using the Timer Programming Feature
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to
record a programme up to one month before that programme is to
be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER 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 select the input source.
3 Select the required station by pressing the
"
,
buttons or
INPUT to select the LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2
(SVR-443/SVR-243
only) input sources.
4 Press
to select the recording day.
5 Select the required day by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
6 Press
to select the recording start time.
7 Select the required hour value by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
8 Press
to select the minutes.
9 Select the required minute value by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
10 Press
to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the
"
or
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12 Press
to select the the recording speed (AUTO/SP/LP).
13 Press the
"
or
buttons to switch between the AUTO, SP
(Standard Play) or LP (Long Play).
14 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
15 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.
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.
E.g. If there is a one hour AUTO mode timer recording
to be started, but only 40 minutes of tape
remaining, the VCR will record in SP for 20
minutes and switch to LP mode for the remaining
40 minutes.
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
1
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
STOP
L1 MO 1 12:00
12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
-- ---- --:--
--:----
"
➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
PROG
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
You can check your preset recordings:
When you have finished presetting the VCR
If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button or,
Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result
: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2 Press the
"
or
buttons to select the required programme.
3 Press the
or
buttons to select and change any values as
required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
4 On completion, press MENU twice.
You can cancel any programmes that are:
Incorrect
No longer required
1 - Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button or,
Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result
: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the
"
or
buttons.
3 Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected programme.
Result
: All the recording information is deleted and the
broadcast will not be recorded.
4 On completion, press MENU twice.
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
VCR STANDBY/ON
S
STANDBY/ON
S
(SVR-2401)
15
15
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV I
N
TV VCR
UDIO
SELECT
-/--
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV I
N
A.TRK IPC
(SVR-2401)
3
3
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Intelligent Picture Control
**
PICTURE
**
IPC : OFF
SOFTEN SHARPEN
--------
*
-----
➛❿
ON/OFF:
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"
END:MENU
This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.
1 Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the
cassette is intact, press
ll
.
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized
automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
When playing a cassette, if the end of the tape is reached,
the cassette is rewound automatically.
NTSC tapes can be played back but cannot be recorded
with this VCR.
3 To... Then press...
Stop the playback
(STOP).
Eject the cassette (EJECT).
Playing a Cassette
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
: The tracking bar appears.
The image is adjusted.
The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.
OK
REC MENU
3
2
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
"
,
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 IPC option is
selected.
5 Press the
❿!
button to select the IPC (intelligent picture control)
option.
When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
6 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the
button to turn the
IPC mode
OFF
.
7 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.
8 On completion, press the MENU button again.
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
(SVR-2401 Only)
The Picture Alignment feature enables you to optimize the tape
position automatically to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust picture
alignment by pressing the A.TRK button.
Result: The tracking bar appears.
The picture is automatically adjusted.
The tracking bar disappears when digital auto tracking has
been completed.
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO DISPLAY
REPEAT
L
PROG/TRK
DISP./
A
.
TRK
IPC
TRK PRO
G
U
DIO
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
(SVR-2401)
The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the
sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own
preferences.
1 During playback, press the IPC button on the remote control.
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.
3 To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control
mode
OFF.
The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4 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.
5 On completion, press the IPC button again.
Intelligent Picture Control
(SVR-2401 Only)
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO DISPLAY
1
**
PICTURE
**
IPC : OFF
SOFTEN SHARPEN
--------
*
-----
➛❿
ON/OFF:
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Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
(SVR-433/SVR-440 Only)
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow
motion.
1 Press:
II
to start playing the cassette
SLOW ( ) as many times as required to decrease or
increase the speed respectively
T
o return to the normal speed, press the
II
button twice.
2 When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
Press the PROG/TRK (
"
or
) / TRK ( or ) buttons to
minimize this effect.
When you have been using the Slow Motion function for
more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically
play to protect the:
Cassette
Video heads
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:
II
to start playing the cassette
II
to stop the tape at a given frame
F.ADV ( )
to advance frame by frame
2 To return to normal playback, press
II
.
When you have been using the Frame-by-Frame function
for more than about five minutes, the VCR will auto-
matically 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.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame
SLOW
V-LOCK
F.ADV
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
11
OK
REC MENU
1
Selecting the Colour Mode
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this VCR
make a setting on the colour system according to your TV.
If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result
: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
"
,
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
COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.
5 Press the
button to select AUTO
PAL
MESECAM
B/W
or NT4.43
NT PB.
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
B/W Black and White
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"
END:MENU
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.
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO
REC MENU
DISPLAY
X
REPEAT
L PROG/TRK
DISP./
A
.
TRK
IPC
TRK PRO
G
U
DIO
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
(SVR-2401)
2
2
2
2
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Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind
Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for
a particular part of a tape.
1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play,
press and release the (or ) button. The VCR will search at 5
times the normal playback speed.
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.
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 press the
(or ) button, the VCR will enter the Picture Search mode.
Searching for a Specific Sequence
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.
Prev
Seq.
Seq. being
played
Next
Seq.
etc.
2 1 1 2
This VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As a
result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other
VCRs using the
same system and vice versa.
INTRO SCAN
1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2 Press the
or
buttons depending on the direction
where your desired programme is located.
3 When an Index mark is found the VCR will playback the tape for 5
seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index
mark.
4 If you want to watch the tape from a particular Index, simply press
II
.
Index Skip Search:
This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific
point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes
on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by
using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2
simply by pressing the INDEX button.
1 Press the INDEX to start the Index search.
2 Press the
or
buttons twice more. This will take
you directly to the start of the desired programme is located.
3 These Index searches can be made forwards: (press ) or
backwards: (press
).
4
To cancel an Index search simply press the
II
or
button.
INDEX:
INDEX SEARCH: +01
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
(SVR-2401)
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Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds
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
Front panel of the VCR
(SVR-443/SVR-243 only)
No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable
speeds.
1 Press:
II
during playback
SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette backwards
SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette forwards
You can also turn the SHUTTLE ring on the front panel of the VCR.
(SVR-443/SVR-243 only)
2 Each time you press a SHUTTLE ( ) button, the speed is
changed as shown in the following illustration.
REVERSE
PLAY
X9
REVERSE
PLAY
X5
REVERSE
PLAY
x3
STILL
SLOW
MOTION
X1/10
SLOW
MOTION
X1/5
PLAY
PLAY
X3
PLAY
X5
PLAY
X9
(SVR-443/SVR-243)-Front Panel
1
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Using the Tape Counter
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
The tape counter:
Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes
(hours, minutes and seconds)
Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR
Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily
If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you
must indicate the type of cassette being used.
1 Insert a cassette in your VCR.
2 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence:
Press DISP./ or DISPLAYtwice to display the counter
Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape counter to
zero
3 When you are ready,
Start playback or Recording.
Press the
button.
To fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at which the
counter was set to zero, press
or
.
Some VCR information, such as the counter, can be
displayed on the television screen (unless you have
deactivated the OSD mode; refer to page 15).
Press DISP./ or DISPLAY:
Once to display the current function, programme
number, recording speed, date, time and counter
Twice to display the counter only
Three times to display the time remaining on the
cassette
Four times to clear the display
(SVR-443/SVR-440/
SVR-243/SVR-240B/
SVR-240W)
(SVR-2401)
2
2
2
2
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
,
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
REPEAT PLAY option is selected.
5 To... Press or , until...
Repeat play O N is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play O F F is displayed.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
You can set interval repeat play to repeat the cassette several times
for special interval.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
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
NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option is selected.
5 To... Press , until...
Interval repeat play 5, 10, 15 is displayed.
(choose repeat time 5 times,
10 times, 15 times)
Cancel interval repeat play O F F is displayed.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
7 To select interval during playback, press the INPUT/REPEAT
button at the desired start point.
Result: INTERVAL REPEAT SETTING” is displayed.
Press the INPUT/REPEAT button one more time at the desired
end point.
Result: The tape is automatically rewound to the start point.
INTERVAL REPEAT” is displayed.
Interval Repeat Play
Auto Repeat Play
AUTO POWER OFF : O F F
REPEAT PLAY : O F F
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
E N D:M E N U
AUTO POWER OFF : O F F
REPEAT PLAY : O F F
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
E N D:M E N U
EASY OPERATION
O K E N D:M E N U
EASY OPERATION
O K E N D:M E N U
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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 frame by frame, until the exact recording position is
located.
5 While the VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button down for
a while to activate the Assemble Edit function.
Result: Record symbol flashes in the display.
6 Select the source from which you wish to record by pressing:
The PROG/TRK ( or ) / PROG ( or )buttons for
television channels
The INPUT button for the LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2
(SVR-443/SVR-243 only) input sources
7 Press the
ll
button to start recording.
8 When you have finished recording, press
.
You can copy a cassette to your VCR from another video source,
such as another VCR or a camcorder.
It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy
prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form
without the permission of the owners of the
corresponding copyright.
1 Insert a blank cassette in your VCR.
2 Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other video source (VCR or
camcorder).
3 Press the INPUT button to select the appropriate input on your
VCR:
LINE IN 1 for the rear input
LINE IN 2 for the front input
(SVR-443/SVR-243 only)
4 Start playing back the cassette to be copied.
5 Hold REC down for a while to start recording on your VCR.
6 When you have finished recording, press
on bothVCRs.
Using the Assemble Edit Function
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder
2
5
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable
(SVR-443/SVR-243
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 35).
You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken
with a camcorder (see page 35).
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.
1 Connect one end of the RCA audio/video cable into the VIDEO
INPUT socket on the front of the VCR.
2 Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the appropriate
output connector on the other system (VCR or camcorder).
3 Connect one end of the RCA audio cable supplied into the AUDIO
INPUT sockets on the front of the VCR.
Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and right
channels.
4 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the appropriate output
connectors on the other system (VCR, camcorder or sound
system).
1
3
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The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your VCR if no
signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected
time.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
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
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Auto Power Off
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 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.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption
AUTO POWER OFF : O F F
REPEAT PLAY : O F F
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
E N D:M E N U
O S D : O N
TAPE SELECT : E 1 8 0
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
E N D:M E N U
EASY OPERATION
O K E N D:M E N U
USER SET
O K E N D:M E N U
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 the two-figure code
corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the
appropriate numeric buttons.
Brand Codes Brand Codes
SAMSUNG 01 to 06 PHILIPS 02, 20, 22
AKAI 09, 23 SABA 13, 14, 22 to 24
GRUNDIG 09, 17, 21 SONY 15, 16
LOEWE 02 THOMSON 13, 14, 24
PANASONIC 08, 23 to 27 TOSHIBA 07, 16 to 19, 21
Result:
If your television is compatible with the remote control, it
will switch 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.
When you change the batteries in the remote control, you
must reprogramme the code, following the same procedure.
You can then control the television using the following buttons.
Button Function
TV STANDBY/ON
Used to switch the television on and off.
TV or VCR
Used to switch between the TV and VCR modes.
Only the VOL
(
+ or
)
and TV STANDBY/ON
buttons are operational in VCRmode.
-/--
Used to enter a two-figure programme number.
Example: For programme 12, press -/-- followed
by numeric buttons 1 and 2.
INPUT
Used to select an external source.
VOL +or
Used to adjust the volume of the television.
PROG/TRK
Used to select the required programme.
(
or )
DISP./
Used to switch between an external source and
the television tuner.
The various functions will not necessarily work on all
televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the
television directly.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control
(SVR-443/SVR-440/SVR-243/SVR-240B/SVR-240W
Only)
1
2
2
6
6
7
3
5
5
4
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Problems and Solutions
Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
Problem Explanation/Solution
No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button?
You cannot insert a video cassette A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.
The television programme was not recorded Check the VCR aerial connections.
Is the VCR tuner properly set?
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful Was the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button pressed
to activate the timer?
Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.
If there was a power failure or interruption during timer
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.
No playback picture or the picture Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
is distorted
You cannot see normal broadcasts Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on
TUNER.
Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playback Press the PROG/TRK ( or ) /
TRK (
or
)
buttons to
minimize this effect.
When the
II
button is pressed A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
during playback, the still picture condition of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK ( or
) /
has severe “noise bars” streaks
TRK (
or
)
buttons during SLOW motion to minimize
this effect.
Video Head Cleaning If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem
and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned.
When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions
provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.
If when tuning in your TV to the VCR test 1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial
pattern your TV does not find the test pattern symbol) on the rear of the VCR.
or the pattern when found suffers from 2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR”
interference, it may be due to the VCR output (see page 13).
channel clashing with the normal TV 3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the VCR output Channel”
transmissions in your area. To prevent this (see page 16), move the channel number several channels
you will need to change the VCR output down from the original setting. (example:from 36 to 33).
channel in the following way 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 13).
6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several
more channels away from the original setting.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:
The model and serial number on the rear of your VCR
The warranty information
A clear description of the problem
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.
Technical Specifications
MODEL SVR-443/SVR-440
SVR-243/SVR-240B/SVR-240W/SVR-2401
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
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head Erase: 1 full track erase head
Receiving channel VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/ VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/
Hyperband Hyperband
Television system STANDARD D/K, B/G STANDARD D/K, B/G
Luminance FM azimuth recording FM azimuth recording
Colour system PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down
converted subcarrier phase converted subcarrier phase
shifted direct recording shifted direct recording
NTSC PB on PAL TV NTSC PB on PAL TV
Tape speed SP 23.39 mm/sec SP 23.39 mm/sec
LP 11.69 mm/sec LP 11.69 mm/sec
Recording/playback time SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape) SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape)
LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape)
REW time About 60 sec in REW with E-180 About 60 sec in REW with E-180
VIDEO
Input 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced
Output 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced
Signal-to-noise ratio Better than 43 dB (SP) Better than 43 dB (SP)
Horizontal resolution More than 240 lines More than 240 lines
AUDIO
Input -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced
Output -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced
Wow and flutter (WTD) 0.4% max (SP) 0.4% max (SP)
Signal-to-noise ratio 42 dB min (IHF A filter) 42 dB min (IHF A filter)
Frequency response 100Hz - 8KHz 100Hz - 8KHz
Power requirement AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz
(SVR-243/SVR-240B/SVR-240W only)
AC 230V 50/60 Hz (SVR-2401 only)
Power consumption Approx. 15 watts Approx. 15 watts
Operation temperature 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
Operation humidity 10%-75% 10%-75%
Weight 2.8 Kg (net) 2.8 Kg (net)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 94 x 240 mm 360 x 94 x 240 mm
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