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.)
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NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
1
1
1
= Step number
★
Option
◆ P
LAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 21
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/
SV-255GX/SV-251GX) ................................................................................. 21
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ........................................................... 21
■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 21
■
Intelligent Picture Control (SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX)
.. 21
■ Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ...................................................................... 22
■ Selecting the Colour Mode ............................................................................ 22
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX)......... 22
■
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX)
.. 22
◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ................................................................ 23
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 23
■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 23
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 23
■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 24
■ Interval Repeat Play ...................................................................................... 24
◆ EASY OPERATION
■ ShowView EXTEND (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX)........... 24
■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 24
◆ AV-LINK FUNCTION OF THIS VCR (SV-657GX ONLY)
■ AV-Link Function of this VCR........................................................................ 25
■ TV Programme Download ............................................................................. 26
■ Direct Record (Setting).................................................................................. 26
■ Direct Record (Procedure)............................................................................. 26
■ Pictures and TV Picture Recording ............................................................... 26
◆ ADVANCED RECORDING
FEATURES
■
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX)
.... 27
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 27
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 27
■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-657GX) .................................. 28
◆ O
THER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-657GX/SV-655GX)......... 28
■ Auto Power Off .............................................................................................. 29
■ ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 29
■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 29
◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 30
■ TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)..................................................... 31
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