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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-HR725 www.samsung.com AK68-00852A-00...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    Precaution Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.

  • Page 4: Disc Handling

    • Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the power is on. • Do not attempt to change the hard disk. This may result in a malfunction. Should the hard disk be damaged, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk is only a temporary storage space.

  • Page 5: English

    • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.

  • Page 6: Disc Format

    COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your HDD & DVD RECORDER directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.
  • Page 7 Do not use the following discs! • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-RW/ MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R. For a DVD-RW/-R disc, which has been recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can play only when finalised.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Getting Started Warning ........2 Precaution .
  • Page 9 Navigation Menu ...53 Using the Markers...56 Using the Bookmarks ...58 Selecting the Subtitle Language ...60 Selecting the Soundtracks & Audio Channels ...61 Changing the Camera Angle...62 Repeat Play...62 Zooming-In ...64 Select Media...65 Playing an Audio CD/MP3...65 Playing a Picture ...72 Playing an MPEG4 ...75 Recording Recording...

  • Page 10: General Features

    General Features The HDD & DVD RECORDER allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R or HDD discs. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs or HDD. HDD Recording You can record up to 272 hours of video (in EP mode) on the internal 160GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).

  • Page 11: Before Reading The User's Manual

    Copyright ©2005 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. How to use the HDD & DVD RECORDER Step 1 Select the disc type or HDD This unit can record on the following types of discs.
  • Page 12 You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the NOTE same time. You can change the DVD-RW format to another format by reinitializing. It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost when changing formats.

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    Unpacking Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV HDMI Cable DVI Adapter Cable Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) Remote Control Instruction Manual Quick Guide Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote Control •...
  • Page 14 Controllable TV Codes BRAND BUTTON SAMSUNG 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 AIWA ANAM 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 BANG & OLUFSEN...

  • Page 15: Description

    Description Front Panel 1. STANDBY/ON BUTTON Turns the recorder on and off. 2. DVD BUTTON Select DVD mode. 3. HDD BUTTON Select HDD mode. 4. DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc. 5. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, title/ chapter/ time, etc.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical audio input jack.

  • Page 17: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control 1. DVD STANDBY/ON Button 2. NUMBER Buttons 3. TV/DVD Button 4. DVD Button Press this to operate DVD. 5. HDD Button Press this to operate HDD. 6. TV VOL Button TV volume adjustment 7. REVERSE/FORWARD SKIP Buttons Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards.

  • Page 18: Connecting & Setting Up

    Connecting & Setting Up This section involves various methods of connecting the HDD & DVD RECORDER to other external components and required initial setting modes. Quick Overview ......18 Connecting the HDD &...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Hdd & Dvd Recorder

    Connecting the HDD & DVD RECORDER You can connect your HDD & DVD RECORDER to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. 1. Connect the RF cable as shown. 2. Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1 socket on the rear of the HDD &...

  • Page 20: Other Type Of Connecting The Video Output Cable

    Other type of connecting the Video output cable There are several ways to output video signal not using scart cables. Select one of the following video connecting that best suits you below. • Case 1 : Connecting to a Video (Composite) output jack •...

  • Page 21: Case 2 : Connecting To An S-Video Output Jack

    Case 2 : Connecting to an S-Video output jack 1. Connect an S-Video cable (not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on HDD & DVD RECORDER and S-VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. 2.

  • Page 22: Other Type Of Connecting The Audio Output Cable

    Other type of connecting the Audio output cable There are several ways to output audio signal not using scart cables. Select the audio connection that best suits you below. • Case 1 : Connecting to your TV • Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with AV output jacks •...

  • Page 23: Connecting Hdmi/Dvi To A Tv

    Connecting HDMI/DVI to a If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVI Adapter cable to a TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds. Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack •...

  • Page 24: Connecting To Av 3 In, Dv Input Jack

    - If TV does not support HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen. Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital.

  • Page 25: System Setup

    System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation ....25 Plug & Auto Setup ......26 Setting the Clock .

  • Page 26: Plug & Auto Setup

    Plug & Auto Setup Your HDD & DVD RECORDER will automatically set itself up when it is plugged in for the first time. TV stations and clock will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your HDD & DVD RECORDER will then be ready for use.

  • Page 27: Setting The Clock

    Now, HDD & DVD RECORDER is ready for use. Function for “Plug & Auto Setup” NOTE is fixed already. So if you want to change this fixed one, you can change it by Presetting the Stations in OSD “Presetting Channels with the Manual setup function”...

  • Page 28: Presetting Channels With The Auto Setup Function

    Press the …† buttons to select On for the Auto Clock. Clock Set Title Time Date Auto Clock Music 12 : 00 01 / JAN SAT 2005 Photo Programme Setup 0~9 NUMBER SELECT RETURN Press the OK button, then the date and time will be saved.

  • Page 29: Presetting Channels With The Manual Setup Function

    Press the …† buttons to select Auto Setup, then press the OK or √ button. The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to continue, [Return] to exit.” is displayed. Install Title Music Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to continue, [Return] to exit. Photo Programme Setup...
  • Page 30 Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or √ button. Manual Setup Name - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Language Options

    Setting up the Language Options If you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and on-screen menu, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected.

  • Page 32: Auto Power Off Setting

    Auto Power Off Setting This feature automatically turns off your HDD & DVD RECORDER, if you do not press any button for the selected time. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √...

  • Page 33: Cm Skip Time Setting

    CM Skip Time Setting When a programme recorded on a HDD, a DVD-RAM, a DVD-RW, or a DVD-R is played, the unit can be set to automatically skip a portion of the programme corresponding to a CM(commercial) skip time set by the user.

  • Page 34: Ep Mode Time Setting

    EP Mode Time Setting You can select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button repeatedly. EP mode is one of four REC Mode (XP, SP, LP, EP). In EP(Extended Play) mode, you can set recording time to 6 or 8 hours by this setting.

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Front Display Options

    Setting up the Front Display Options Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button. Setup Title System Clock Set...

  • Page 36: Automatic Chapter Creator

    Automatic Chapter Creator With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button. Setup DVD-RW(V) System Title Clock Set Music Language Audio Photo Video Parental Control Programme Install Setup...

  • Page 37: Setting Up Nicam Options

    Press the STOP button to stop recording. To display the created titles, finalise the disc (See page 126) and then press the TITLE MENU button. The title menu will be displayed. Previous Next To display the created chapters, select the desired Title and then press the DISC MENU button.

  • Page 38: Divx(R) Registration

    Press the …† buttons to select NICAM, then press the OK or √ button. System Title Auto Power Off : Off CM Skip Time : 15 Sec Music EP Mode Time : 6 Hour Front Display : Auto Dim Photo Chapter Creator : Off NICAM : On...

  • Page 39: Digital Output

    Digital Output 1. PCM : Select this when you have no equipment that can decode Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) signal. When you play Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) sound track, the digital output are converted to PCM Stereo. 2. Bitstream : Output Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) audio as bitstream.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Video Display Options

    Setting up the Video display Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …†...

  • Page 41: Setting Up Video Output Options

    Setting up Video Output Options You can enjoy high quality image through RGB or Component video connections. RGB video output is available connecting scart jack(AV1) and component video output is available connecting component(Y,P jack. Only one of these signals can be selected at one time.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Progressive Scan

    Setting up the Progressive scan If the TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the HDD & DVD RECORDER to enjoy. If you select “Progressive scan mode”, the component cable has to be connected at first. (see page 21) With the unit in Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the HDD &...

  • Page 43: Canceling The Progressive Scan

    Canceling the Progressive scan With the unit in Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the HDD & DVD RECORDER. The message “Press [Yes] to confirm Interlace scan mode. Otherwise, press [No]” will appear. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Setting up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 45: About The Rating Level

    About the Rating Level Press the …† buttons to select Rating Level, then press the OK or √ button. Parental Control Title Password : On Rating Level : Level1 - Kids Music Change Password Photo Programme Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN Parental Control Level8 - Adults Title...

  • Page 46: Playback

    Playback This section introduces basic functions of playback and playback by disc type. Dolby Digital Stereo PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc. DivX Before Playing...46 Playing a Disc...47 Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu ...48 Using the Search & Skip Functions...48 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play...49 About ANYKEY ...50 Playing the Title List ...52...

  • Page 47: Playing A Disc

    This HDD & DVD RECORDER can only operate with discs that are compatible with NOTE DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed.

  • Page 48: Using The Disc Menu & Title Menu

    Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu Some type of discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapter, audio track, subtitle, film preview, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO Disc Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc.

  • Page 49: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

    Skipping Chapters, a Tracks or Markers During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track. During play, press the SKIP ( remote control. • If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter or track or marker(HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)).

  • Page 50: About Anykey

    Step Motion Play Press the STEP( ) buttons on the remote control in the pause mode. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. When the STEP( ) button is pressed, the previous frame will be activated. When the STEP( ) button is pressed, the next frame will be activated.
  • Page 51 Press the …† buttons to select Title, Chapter or Track. œ œ √ √ Press the buttons or Number buttons to select the desired scene, then press the OK button. • If you want to move to a desired time following will help you find a scene.

  • Page 52: Playing The Title List

    Playing the Title List Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the Title List. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List Title 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 19/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:40:03...

  • Page 53: Navigation Menu

    Navigation Menu Scene Navigation If there is a title composed of markers (See page 56), you can search the desired scene using the Scene Navigation. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.

  • Page 54: Using The Anykey Button

    Using the ANYKEY button Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search √ √ Navigation Marker √ √ Subtitle √ √ Audio √ √ Repeat Zoom √ √ Select Media Disc Manager … … † † Press the buttons to select Navigation, √...
  • Page 55 … … † † Press the buttons to select an entry you want to play from Title List, then press the ANYKEY button. Title List Title Rename Protection 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 19/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:40:03 Copy 003 20/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:20:15 Delete 004 25/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:50:16 √...

  • Page 56: Using The Markers

    Using the Markers Using the MARKER button Press the MARKER button during playback. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Marker SELECT RETURN Using the ANYKEY button. • Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search √ √ Navigation Marker √...

  • Page 57: Clearing A Marker

    Playing back a marker Using the MARKER button Press the MARKER button during playback. 02 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Marker √ √ PLAY MOVE CANCEL RETURN Using the ANYKEY button. • Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search √...

  • Page 58: Using The Bookmarks

    When a marker is cleared while HDD/DVD- RAM/-RW (VR mode) is playing, marker numbers will change. For example, if the 7th marker is cleared after ten markers are registered, the marker numbers after the eighth will automatically move ahead by one and the 8th marker becomes the 7th.

  • Page 59: Clearing A Bookmark

    Playing back a bookmark Using the MARKER button Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 - - - - - - - -- Bookmark √ √ PLAY MOVE CANCEL RETURN Using the ANYKEY button. • Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search Bookmark √...

  • Page 60: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Subtitle Language subtitle language Selects one of the disc. Using the SUBTITLE button Press the SUBTITLE button during playback. Subtitle Press the … … † † buttons to select the desired subtitle language. Also, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language.

  • Page 61: Selecting The Soundtracks & Audio Channels

    Selecting the Soundtracks & Audio Channels Selecting the Audio Selects one of the soundtracks recorded on the disc. Also selects the audio channels. Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button during playback. HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW Audio Dolby Digital 2/0 L + R DVD-VIDEO ENG Dolby Digital 5.1CH Audio...

  • Page 62: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Angle When a HDD & DVD RECORDER contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANYKEY button Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search Bookmark √ √ Audio √ √ Subtitle √...
  • Page 63 Using the ANYKEY button Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search √ √ Navigation Marker √ √ Subtitle √ √ Audio √ √ Repeat Zoom √ √ Select Media Disc Manager Press the …† buttons to select the Repeat, √ √ then press the OK or button.

  • Page 64: Zooming-In

    Using the ANYKEY button Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search √ √ Navigation Marker √ √ Subtitle √ √ Audio √ √ Repeat Zoom √ √ Select Media Disc Manager … … † † Press the buttons to select Repeat, then √...

  • Page 65: Select Media

    Select Media Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Search √ √ Navigation Marker √ √ Subtitle √ √ Audio √ √ Repeat Zoom √ √ Select Media Disc Manager Press the …† buttons to select Select Media, √ √ then press the OK or button.

  • Page 66: Playing An Mp3 Disc

    Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA) playback … … † † : Selects a track (song). œ œ √ √ : Move the page up/down. 3. OK button: Plays the selected track (song). 4. SKIP ( ) button: Plays the next track. 5.

  • Page 67: Using The Repeat Button

    Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback … … † † : Selects a track (song). œ œ √ √ : Move the page up/down. 3. OK button: Plays the selected track (song). 4. SKIP ( ) button: Plays the next track. 5.
  • Page 68 Using the ANYKEY button Press the ANYKEY button during the Music List playback. Music List » » 02 : 10 TRACK 1 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 CDDA TRACK 3 CDDA TRACK 4 CDDA TRACK 5 CDDA CD-DA √ √ Play Mode TRACK 6 CDDA 01/15...
  • Page 69 If you playlisted a wrong track, press the √ buttons to select wrong track, then press the OK or CANCEL button. The wrong track will be removed. Make Playlist TRACK 1 TRACK 1 CDDA TRACK 3 CDDA TRACK 2 TRACK 7 CDDA TRACK 3 CDDA...
  • Page 70 Delete the Playlist Press the ANYKEY button during the Music List playback. Music List » » 02 : 10 TRACK 1 TRACK 1 CDDA TRACK 2 TRACK 3 CDDA TRACK 4 CDDA TRACK 5 CDDA CD-DA √ √ Play Mode TRACK 6 CDDA 01/15...
  • Page 71 … … † † Press the buttons to select the Go To Edit Playlist, then press the OK or Edit Playlist TRACK 1 CDDA TRACK 1 TRACK 3 TRACK 2 CDDA TRACK 7 TRACK 3 CDDA TRACK 4 TRACK 4 CDDA TRACK 5 CDDA...

  • Page 72: Playing A Picture

    Select Media (MP3) Press the ANYKEY button. Music List » » 02 : 10 Bryan Adams.mp3 Bryan Adams.mp3 Bryan Adams_2.mp3 Copy Straight from the heart.mp3 √ √ Play Mode Run to you.mp3 ROOT Go To Playlist Heaven.mp3 01/15 This Love.mp3 New Playlist 4.0 MB √...

  • Page 73: Slide Show

    Slide Show Press the ANYKEY button. Photo List DSC01194 Index: 1/10 DSC01189 DSC01190 DSC01191 Copy √ √ Slide Show DSC01192 DSC01193 DSC01194 DSC01199 √ √ Select Media 1/2 Page MOVE SELECT RETURN … … † † Press the buttons to select Slide Show, √...
  • Page 74 Rotate To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 72. Press the OK button to select you want to see the picture, then press the ANYKEY button. √ √ Slideshow √ √ Rotate Zoom Go To Photo List … … † † Press the buttons to select Rotate, then √...

  • Page 75: Playing An Mpeg4

    Go To Photo List To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 72. Press the OK button to select you want to see the picture, then press the ANYKEY button. √ √ Slideshow √ √ Rotate Zoom Go To Photolist …...
  • Page 76 When MPEG4 file is played, you can use following functions. Pressing the STOP ( button once during playback will display the file list, pressing the button again will exit the menu screen. MPEG4 Function Description Function Description During play, press the SKIP ( Skip moves forward or backward 5 minutes.

  • Page 77: Recording

    Recordable Discs This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW •DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. •DVD-Rs are non-rewritable Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder Disc Types Recording Recording Device Finalising Additional Recording format Samsung...

  • Page 78: Recording Formats

    Recording Formats When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? DVD-RW: When unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted, the message “Uninitialized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc?”...

  • Page 79: Recording The Current Tv Programme You Are Watching

    Signal type Copy-Free Copy-Once Media DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) with CPRM VR mode V mode DVD-R DVD-RAM(Ver.2.0) Once “Copy Once” has been recorded, recording cannot be done anymore. - Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) CPRM is a mechanism that ties a recording to the media on which it is recorded.
  • Page 80 Press the REC MODE button repeatedly, (or press the REC MODE button and then press the select the recording speed(quality). Record Mode SP 031:39 Press the REC button. Information concerning the channel is displayed on the screen, then recording begins. Icon( ) is displayed on the front panel.

  • Page 81: Recording From External Equipment

    Recording from external equipment you are watching Before you start Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. Adjust the recording mode. Press the HDD or DVD button. If you select DVD, Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.

  • Page 82: Copying From A Camcorder

    Copying from a Camcorder You may control the Camcorder using the IEEE1394 (DV) interface. Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your HDD & DVD RECORDER using a DV cable. Press the HDD or DVD button.

  • Page 83: Making An One Touch Recording (Otr)

    Making an One Touch Recording (OTR) You can set the HDD & DVD RECORDER to record in 30- minute increments up to 8 hours by pressing the REC button. Press the HDD or DVD button. If you select DVD, Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.

  • Page 84: Chasing Play

    Chasing Play You can play back from the beginning of the programme you are recording. While Recording Press the PLAY ( ) button. It plays back the title that you are currently recording from the beginning. Playback is not available for 10 seconds from the start of recording.

  • Page 85: Simultaneous Recording And Playback

    Simultaneous Recording and Playback You can watching the previous title list while recording a programme. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in recording mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List Title 008 18/JAN/2005 02:15A 00:10:21 009 19/JAN/2005 14:15A 00:40:03 010 20/JAN/2005 16:05A 00:40:15...

  • Page 86: Making A Timer Recording

    Making a Timer Recording 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. 3. Check the date and time are correct. Make sure the Clock (Setup-Clock Set) must be set before you proceed with a timer recording. (See page Using the TIMER button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TIMER button.
  • Page 87 • Start/End Time : Start and end time of the timer recording. • Mode (Recording Mode) : - FR (Flexible Recording) : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording.

  • Page 88: Flexible Recording (For Timer Recording Only)

    Flexible Recording (for Timer recording only) In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function is selected only one mode in XP, SP, LP and EP modes and you can use this mode for timer recording.

  • Page 89: Deleting A Timer Record List

    Press the …† buttons to select the number of the Timer Record List you want to edit, then press the ANYKEY button. • The Add, Edit, Delete and Go To History List items is displayed. Timer Record List Current Time 12:00 Source Date Start...

  • Page 90: Go To History List

    Press the …† buttons to select the number of the Timer Record List you want to delete, and then press the ANYKEY button. • The Add, Edit, Delete and Go To History List items is displayed. Timer Record List Current Time 12:00 Source Date Start...
  • Page 91 Press the ANYKEY button. • The Add and Go To History List items is displayed. Timer Record List Current Time 12:00 Source Date Start Mode -- / -- --:-- --:-- Go To History List Available Time 29:10 SP MOVE SELECT RETURN Press the …†...
  • Page 92 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button. History List No. Source Date Start End Mode PDC Status PR 02 01 JAN 12 : 00 14 : 00 PR 07 15 JAN 14 : 10 14 : 30 Do you want to delete No.01? AV2 01 JAN 15 : 10 15 : 30 MOVE...

  • Page 93: Using The Video Plus+ Feature

    Using the Video Plus+ Feature Before presetting your HDD & DVD RECORDER: • Switch on both the television and your HDD & DVD RECORDER. • Check that the date and time are correct. Up to twelve programmes can be preset. Using the TIMER button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TIMER button.

  • Page 94: Video Plus+ Extended

    The numbers next to each TV programme listing in the magazines or newspapers NOTE are Video Plus+ code numbers, which allow you to programme your HDD & DVD RECORDER instantly with the remote control. Enter the Video Plus+ code for the programme you wish to record.

  • Page 95: Editing

    Editing This section introduces basic functions of editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Basic Editing (Title List) .....96 Advanced Editing (Playlist) .

  • Page 96: Basic Editing (Title List)

    Basic Editing (Title List) Renaming(Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded programme. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.

  • Page 97: Locking (Protecting) A Title

    Locking (Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from accidental deletion. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button . The Title List screen is displayed. Title List Title 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21...

  • Page 98: Deleting A Title

    Deleting a Title Follow these instructions to delete an entry from the Title List. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List Title 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 19/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:40:03 003 20/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:20:15...

  • Page 99: Splitting A Section Of A Title (Split)

    You cannot delete a protected entry. If you want to delete a protected entry, select NOTE “Off” in the Title Protection menu. (See page 97) When the Disc Protection has been set to Protected, you cannot delete titles. (See page 122) Once an entry is deleted from the Title List it cannot be recovered.
  • Page 100 Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press the OK or √ button. The Edit menu is displayed Title List Title Length Rename Protection 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 19/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:40:03 Copy 003 20/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:20:15 Delete 004 25/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:50:16 Split √...

  • Page 101: Deleting A Section Of A Title (Partial Delete)

    Deleting a Section of a Title (Partial Delete) Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List entry. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List Title 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21...
  • Page 102 Edit Title List Screen Elements Partial Delete 18/JAN/2005 12:15AV3 Title List No. 001 Start 00:01:00 00:00:00 00:06:35 Start Delete Return MOVE SELECT RETURN Playback bar Playtime Section deletion starting point window and time Section deletion end point window and time •...

  • Page 103: Advanced Editing (Playlist)

    Advanced Editing (Playlist) Creating a Playlist Follow these instructions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. Using the TITLE LIS button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List Title 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21...

  • Page 104: Playing Entries In The Playlist

    Press the œ √ buttons to select Make, then press the OK button. • To make a scene for playlist. A new Make scene screen is displayed. Repeat steps 3~6 to make scene of playlist. New scene will be added to the current playlist. You can check and see all the scenes on Edit playlist screen.

  • Page 105: Renaming A Playlist Entry

    Renaming a Playlist Entry Follow these instructions to rename a playlist entry, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist entry. Using the PLAY LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Playlist Title Length...

  • Page 106: Editing A Scene For The Playlist

    Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Using the PLAY LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Playlist Title 001 16/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 19/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:40:03 003 22/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:20:15...
  • Page 107 Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 106. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the ANYKEY button. Edit Playlist Playlist No. 1 0:00:26 0:00:07 00:06:04...
  • Page 108 Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 106. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ANYKEY button. Edit Playlist Playlist No.
  • Page 109 Adding a Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 106. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene that will have a new scene inserted before it, then press the ANYKEY button. Edit Playlist Playlist No. 1 0:00:26 0:00:07 00:00:04...

  • Page 110: Deleting A Playlist Entry From The Playlist

    Deleting a Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 106. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to delete, then press the ANYKEY button. Edit Playlist Playlist No. 1 0:00:26 0:00:07 00:06:04 0:00:03 Play Modify...

  • Page 111: Copying From Hdd To Dvd

    Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message “Do you want to delete?”. Playlist Do you want to delete? 16/JAN/2005 12:15 AV3 16/JAN/2005 12:15 7 Scenes MOVE SELECT...
  • Page 112 Using the TITLE LIST button Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display. Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording.
  • Page 113 - Copying a Title that has been edited once before - The “Do you want to view screen of copying title?” message is displayed. Copy Copy To : HDD Title Rec.Mode Length 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 Start Do you want to view screen of copying title? Add a list Rec.

  • Page 114: Changing The Record Mode

    Changing the Record Mode To setup, follow steps 1 to 7 in page 112. √ † Press the buttons to select Rec. Mode, then press the OK button. Copy Copy To : HDD Title Rec.Mode Length 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 Start Add a list Rec.
  • Page 115 Press the ANYKEY button. Title List Title Rename Protection 001 18/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 19/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:40:03 Copy 003 20/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:20:15 Delete 004 25/JAN/2005 12:15A 00:50:16 √ √ Edit √ √ Playlist 19/JAN/2005 12:15AV3 √ √ Navigation 19/JAN/2005 12:15 √...

  • Page 116: Deleting An Undesired Title From The Copy List

    Deleting an Undesired Title from the Copy List To setup, follow steps 1 to 7 in pages 114~115. Press the …† buttons to select a title you want to delete from the copy screen. Copy Copy To : HDD Title Rec.Mode Length 18/JAN/2005 12:15A...

  • Page 117: Selecting Record Mode Of Each Title From The Copy List

    Selecting Record Mode of Each Title from the Copy List. You can copy multiple titles while setting different record modes for each title. To setup, follow steps 1 to 7 in pages 114~115. Press the …† buttons to select a title to change its record mode in the copy screen.

  • Page 118: Copying From Dvd To Hdd

    Copying from DVD to Using the TITLE LIST button Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button.

  • Page 119: Copying Mp3 Or Jpeg Files

    After a successful copy, “The title is successfully copied.” message is displayed. The title is successfully copied Copying Multiple Titles at One Time – Same as an • HDD operation(See page 114) Deleting an Undesired Title from the Copy List – •...

  • Page 120: Folder Copy

    Press the …† buttons to select the MP3 or JPEG files you want to copy, then press the ANYKEY button. Music List » » 02 : 10 Bryan Adams.mp3 Bryan Adams.mp3 Bryan Adams_2.mp3 Copy Straight from the heart.mp3 √ √ Play Mode Run to you.mp3 MUSIC...

  • Page 121: Disc Manager

    Pressing the CANCEL button during folder copying will cancel the folder copying after NOTE the current file is copied. Up to 1,500 files and 1,000 subfolders can be copied into one folder for MP3 files. Up to 4,500 files and 1,000 subfolders can be copied into one folder for JPEG files.

  • Page 122: Disc Protection

    Press the œ √ buttons to select Rename, then press the OK button. The Rename screen is displayed. Rename DVD-RAM(VR) Back Space Space Delete Clear MOVE SELECT RETURN Select the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons, then press the OK button. Rename DVD-RAM(VR) Disc...

  • Page 123: Formatting A Disc

    Formatting a Disc Use these instructions to format a disc. The disc protect should also be cleared. With the unit in Stop mode, press the ANYKEY button. Search Scene Navigation Time Navigation Marker √ √ Rec. Mode √ √ Select Madia Disc Manager Press the …†...

  • Page 124: Delete All Title Lists/Music Lists/Photo Lists

    Delete All Title Lists/Music Lists/Photo Lists With the unit in Stop mode, press the ANYKEY button. Search Scene Navigation Time Navigation Marker √ √ Rec. Mode √ √ Select Madia Disc Manager Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or √...

  • Page 125: Delete All Title Lists

    Delete All Title Lists With the unit in Stop mode, press the ANYKEY button. Search Scene Navigation Time Navigation Marker √ √ Rec. Mode √ √ Select Madia Disc Manager Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or √ button. Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Name...

  • Page 126: Finalising A Disc

    Finalising a Disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/-R disc with your HDD & DVD RECORDER, it needs to be finalised before it can be played back on external devices. With the unit in Stop mode, press the ANYKEY button.

  • Page 127: Unfinalising A Disc (V/Vr Mode)

    Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) With the unit in Stop mode, press the ANYKEY button. Search Scene Navigation Time Navigation Marker √ √ Select Madia Disc Manager Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or √ button. Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR:F) Disc Name...

  • Page 128: Reference

    Specifications ......132 128 - English Troubleshooting If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre. Power The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on.
  • Page 129 Playback Cannot play the disc. Check whether the disc is inserted Checkpoint 1 correctly with the label facing up. Check the regional code of the DVD Checkpoint 2 disc. This HDD & DVD RECORDER cannot Checkpoint 3 play some types of discs. (See pages 6, 46) icon appears on the screen.

  • Page 130: Timer Recording

    Video The disc revolves, but no image or bad quality images is displayed. Be sure that the Video Setting is Checkpoint 1 properly set. (See pages 40~41) Check whether there is damage to or Checkpoint 2 any foreign material on your disc. Some low quality discs may not play Checkpoint 3 properly.

  • Page 131: Remote Control Unit

    Plug your HDD &DVD RECORDER Checkpoint 2 off and on. If the problem still persists, contact a Checkpoint 3 nearby Samsung service centre. English - 131 button on the...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video Audio DV Input Input Receivable Channels AV1 (Scart TV) Scart Jack AV2 (Scart Ext) Audio Output Video Scart Jack AV1 (Scart TV) Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Recording Quality Audio Frequency Response...
  • Page 133 UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
  • Page 135 ELECTRONICS Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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