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Format 16:9 (Wide screen)

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

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

1

Press MENU on the remote control.
Result:

The programming menu is displayed.

2

Press the corresponding 

or 

buttons, until the cursor is 

placed in front of the 

USER SET

option.

3

Press the 

button to select this option.

Result:

The 

USER SET

menu is displayed.

4

Press the corresponding 

or 

buttons, until the cursor is

placed in front of the 

FORMAT 16:9

option.

5

Press the 

button to select 

A U T O

➝ 

O N

➝  

O F F

.

AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR detects wide TV 

programmes and normal TV programmes automatically 
when playing back and recording. 

ON

The VCR always plays back and records in the mode 
compatible with 16:9 wide screen. Set if the VCR cannot 
detect wide TV programmes with “AUTO” set.

OFF

Set if you do not use a wide TV. 

6

On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

* *USER SET * *

O S D

:O N

TAPE SELECT

: E 1 8 0

COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
I P C

: O N

FORMAT 16:9  :AUTO
N I C A M

: O N

E N

D:

M E N U

Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard
when you select AUTO.

When playing back a cassette, the standard is 
automatically selected by the VCR.

When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this VCR  
make a setting on the colour system according to your TV.  
If your TV is a  PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set 
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.

1

Press MENU on the remote control.
Result:

The programming menu is displayed.

2

Press the corresponding 

or 

buttons, until the cursor is placed

in front of the 

USER SET

option.

3

Press the 

button to select this option.

Result:

The 

USER SET

menu is displayed.

4

Press the corresponding 

or 

buttons, until the cursor is placed

in front of the 

COLOUR SYSTEM

option.

5

Press the 

button to select 

A U T O

➝ 

P A L

➝ 

B / W

.

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.

Selecting the Colour Mode

* *USER SET * *

O S D

:O N

TAPE SELECT

: E 1 8 0

COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
I P C

: O N

FORMAT 16:9  :AUTO
N I C A M

: O N

E N

D:

M E N U

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 IPC button.

Result:

The 

P I C T U R E

menu is displayed.

2

Press the 

button to turn the IPC (intelligent picture control)

option 

O N

and 

O F F

When intelligent picture control mode is 

O N

, the sharpness

of the image is adjusted automatically.  

3

To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control
mode 

O F F

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

P I C T U R E

menu disappears automatically.

5

On completion, press the IPC button again.

* *PICTURE * *

IPC  :  OFF

SOFTEN         SHARPEN

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O N / O F F :

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00007A SV-623B-GB3  9/5/56 7:50 AM  Page 30

Summary of Contents for SV-620B

Page 1: ...VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV 623B SV 620B Instruction Manual 00007A SV 623B GB1 9 5 56 7 48 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...er is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the ...

Page 3: ...Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable 11 Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment 12 Plug Auto Set Up 13 Tuning Your Television for the VCR 14 SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 15 Setting the Date and Time 15 Displaying Hiding On Screen Information 16 Setting the VCR Output Channel 16 Presetting the Stations Automatically 1...

Page 4: ... VCR Refer to service personnel 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 a...

Page 5: ...AL CABLE POWER BUTTON SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE BUTTON V LOCK BUTTON EJECT BUTTON QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON IPC BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS TRACKING BUTTONS AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON FAST FORWARD FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON STOP BUTTON MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON OK BUTTON CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON TUNER AV1 AV2 SELEC...

Page 6: ...eiver Other VCR AV2 IN Rear SCART In Satellite receiver Other VCR Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out Audio Hi Fi system OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out Television coaxial IN FROM ANT Rear 75 Ω In Aerial coaxial Cable television network Satellite receiver 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 ...

Page 7: ...ble Satellite Receiver or other Equipment 1 AV1 EURO AV By means of 21 pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1 EURO AV socket on the rear of the VCR After making this connection select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV1 input sources 2 By means of RF Coaxial Cable After making this connection you must preset the station received ...

Page 8: ...eck that the VCR starts reading the cassette if not press button 5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF channel 60 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...

Page 9: ...t 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 3 2 2 1 CLOCK SET 12 01 1 JAN 1998 THU AUTO CLOCK ON END MENU You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you ...

Page 10: ...e 19 1 3 M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING USER SET INSTALLATION CLOCK SET EASY OPERATION END MENU INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV STATION TABLE VCR OUTPUT CH CH60 E N D MENU YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST PRESS O KTO CONTINUE MENU TO EXIT AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT 3 0 END MENU Displaying Hiding On Screen Information Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television You can choose to d...

Page 11: ...ly 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 until the cursor is placed in front of the INSTALLATION option 3 Press the button to select this option Result The INSTALLATION menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the MANU...

Page 12: ...n front of the INSTALLATION option 3 Press the button to select this option Result The INSTALLATION menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option 5 Press the button to select this option Result The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed 6 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the required pr...

Page 13: ...ch the end of the tape while recording the cassette rewinds automatically 4 4 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 adhesiv...

Page 14: ...r 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 35 7 Press the REC button several times to increase the recordin...

Page 15: ...t to be corrected is cleared Enter the correct digit 3 Press the MENU button Result The information concerning the programme is displayed When using the VIDEOPLUS function for the first time with stored stations the programme number flashes This one time you must enter the station number manually by pressing the or buttons Refer to the following page if The programme number or times flash You wish...

Page 16: ...le programme Using the Quick Programming Feature M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING USER SET INSTALLATION CLOCK SET EASY OPERATION END MENU CLOCK 9 OCT FRI 21 28 PR DAY START STOP V P 1 FR 9 12 00 12 50AUTO DELETE CLR RST MENU Modifying VIDEOPLUS Programming SV 623B 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...

Page 17: ...ing a Preset Recording Cancelling a Preset Recording M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING USER SET INSTALLATION CLOCK SET EASY OPERATION END MENU CLOCK 9 OCT FRI 21 28 PR DAY START STOP V P 1 FR 9 12 00 12 50AUTO DELETE CLR RST MENU CLOCK 9 OCT FRI 21 28 PR DAY START STOP V P 1 FR 9 12 00 12 50AUTO DELETE CLR RST MENU 1 2 3 3 2 3 You can cancel any programmes that are Incorrect No longer required 1 Press the...

Page 18: ... 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 until the cursor is placed in front of the USER SEToption 3 Press the button to ...

Page 19: ...y be seen on the screen Press the V LOCK buttons to minimize this effect 1 1 2 2 You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs The following options are available Option Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi Fi channel R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi Fi channel MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi Fi and norm...

Page 20: ...No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame 1 Press to start playing the cassette to stop the tape at a given frame F ADV to advance frame by frame 2 To return to normal playback press 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 fra...

Page 21: ...nu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the NO OF INTERVAL REPEAT option 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 OFF 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 de...

Page 22: ...sette while maintaining a very smooth scene change 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR 2 Press the button to start playback 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording press the 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 ...

Page 23: ...tern 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 14 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 origi...

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