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Samsung DVD-R160 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-R160 www.samsung.com AK68-01318A...

  • Page 2: Warning

    FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    • Do not put a fl ower vase fi lled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder. • Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

  • Page 4: Disc Storage

    R/-RW discs, playability may vary depending on the contents and discs. DVD±R Disc Playback and Recording • Once a DVD±R recorded is fi nalized, it is playable in a standard DVD player. You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before fi...
  • Page 5 "YES", the disc will be formatted in VR mode. • DVD-RW (VR mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a Video input jack ... 20 ■ Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable ... 21 Connecting to an AV amplifi er with a digital input jack ... 21 Connecting to a stereo amplifi er with analog input jacks ... 22 Connecting to your TV ...
  • Page 7 Playback ■ Region code (DVD-Video only) ... 47 ■ Logos of Discs that can be played ... 47 ■ Disc types that can be played ... 47 Discs that cannot be played ... 48 ■ Playing a Disc ... 48 Using the Disc Menu &...

  • Page 8: General Features

    This player upconverts regular DVDs for playback on 1080P TVs. Selectable Record Mode You can set your recorder to one of fi ve different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording.

  • Page 9: Before Reading The Instruction Manual

    Step 1 : Select the disc type This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD±RW or DVD-RAM type disc.

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    ▌ Step 4 : Playing To start playback select the title you want to play from the Title list. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters. During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording.
  • Page 11 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the POWER button and enter the two-figure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television by pressing the appropriate number buttons. Brand...

  • Page 12: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control You can control part of another manufacturer’s TV functions with this remote control. • Buttons that can be controlled on your TV : POWER, INPUT SEL., TV VOL (+/-), CBC/TV CH( / ), TV MUTE, 0~9, TV 100+.

  • Page 13: Description

    3. Lights to indicate the timer record mode. 8. INPUT SEL. Button Select line input signal in external mode. (AV1, AV2, or DV) 9. REC MODE Button Use this to set the desired Recording time and picture quality. (XP/SP/LP/EP) 10. REC Button Starts recording. 11. STOP Button Stops disc playback.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    ▌ Rear Panel 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connects to an amplifi er having a digital optical audio input jack. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connects to an amplifi er having a digital coaxial audio input jack. 3. AV AUDIO OUT Connect to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables.

  • Page 15: Connecting & Setting Up

    Antenna + Set Top Box Controller + DVD Recorder + TV : Cable box with a video/ audio output or a satellite receiver You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

  • Page 16: Step 2 : Connecting Hdmi/Dvi To A Tv

    Step 2 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect the HDMI/DVI cable to the TV. You will enjoy the best quality image and sound. ▌ Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack Using an HDMI-HDMI cable (not included) connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv With Dvi Jack

    An HDMI to DVI connection requires a separate audio connection, using audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on the DVD Recorder and TV.

  • Page 18: Step 3 : Connecting The Video Cable

    Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the video connections on the following pages. You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit. ▌ Connecting to Component video input jacks (Y,P 1.

  • Page 19: Connecting To An S-Video Input Jack

    ▌ Connecting to an S-Video input jack Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifi er). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates...

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Video Input Jack

    ▌ Connecting to a Video input jack Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifi er). • You will enjoy normal quality images. • Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifi...

  • Page 21: Step 4 : Connecting The Audio Cable

    Connecting to an AV amplifi er with a digital input jack If your AV amplifi er has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See page 32) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Stereo Amplifi Er With Analog Input Jacks

    ▌ Connecting to a stereo amplifi er with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifi er only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. English - 22...

  • Page 23: Connecting To Your Tv

    ▌ Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers. English - 23...

  • Page 24: Step 5 : Connecting External Devices

    Step 5 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs. ▌ Connecting a VCR, Set Top Box(STB) or DVD Player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to the AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Camcorder

    ▌ Connecting a Camcorder You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV 2 IN or DV IN jacks on front of the DVD Recorder. ■ When equipment(camcorder) is inserted into AV2, the DVD recorder's Input will be switched to AV2 automatically.

  • Page 26: System Setup

    For ease of use, we recommend that you perform the initial setup before using the product. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. Menu items differ depending on the disc type.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The System Options

    Select the sub item(Off or On) using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the ENTER button. • Off : Turns off the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) control function. Select this if you do not want to use the supplied set top box controller (IR Blaster).

  • Page 28: Cm Skip Time Setting

    Select "Mode 1" or "Mode 2" if your cable box or satellite receiver requires pressing the SET button, after entering the channel number. • Off : No code is sent when the SET button is pressed. Normally select this. • Mode 1 or Mode 2 : Sends the channel number you entered.

  • Page 29: Ep Mode Time Setting

    EP Mode Time Setting You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode’s time to 6 or 8 hours. 1. With a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select Setup using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 30: Quick Recording Setting

    Quick Recording feature to On. This enables you to record immediately without having to wait for the disc to load. 1. With a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 31: Clock Set

    If you set the language options in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select Setup using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the ENTER or ► button.

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Audio Options

    This allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select Setup using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 33: Video(Display) Setting

    Input Level Adjusts the level of the input signal. • Darker : If you feel the screen is too light and you want to make the screen darker. • Lighter : If you feel the screen is too dark and you want to make the screen lighter.

  • Page 34: Hdmi/Dvi Resolution

    • 1080i : 1920 x 1080 • 1080P : 1920 x 1080 • Connect the DVD-R160 to your TV via HDMI or DVI. Set your TV's input to HDMI or DVI. • Press the P.SCAN button while the unit is in stop mode to select the output resolution.

  • Page 35: Parental Control

    - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 36: Recording

    - This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD-R160. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO(Disc At once) in a PC cannot be unfi nalized. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of another manufacturer's recorder cannot be unfi...

  • Page 37: Recording Formats

    Do you want to initialize this disc? Recording Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fi ts your preference. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. • DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc.

  • Page 38: Recording Mode

    In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is selected automatically according to the remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording set. You can select only one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP for timer recording. (high quality mode)

  • Page 39: About The Info Button

    56-bit C2 (Cryptomeria) cipher derived from the media ID. During playback, the ID is read from the BCA and used to generate a key to decrypt the contents of the disc. If the contents of the disc are copied to other media, the ID will be absent or wrong and the data will not be decryptable.

  • Page 40: Recording From External Equipment

    2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close disc tray. Recording : AV1 3. Press the INPUT SEL. button to select the input source according to 4. Press the REC MODE button repeatedly, to select the recording 5. Press the REC button.

  • Page 41: Copying From A Camcorder

    Before you start Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. Adjust the record mode. See page 25 to see how to connect the camcorder to your DVD recorder. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.

  • Page 42: Making A One Touch Recording (Otr)

    You can set the DVD Recorder to record in preset increments by pressing the REC button repeatedly. 1. If you want to record from a connected external component, press the INPUT SEL. button to select an appropriate external input(AV1, AV 2 or DV).

  • Page 43: Setting A Timer Recording

    ◄ ► : Moves to the previous/next item, ▲▼or 0~9 : To set or change items in the Scheduled Record List Menu. • Source: Select the video input source (AV 1, AV 2) you want to make a timer recording of.

  • Page 44: Flexible Recording (For Timer Recording Only)

    List you want to edit, and then press the ENTER or ► button. The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Edit, and then press the ENTER or ► button. The Timer Record Input item is displayed.

  • Page 45: Deleting The Scheduled Record List

    ENTER or ► button. The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER or ► button. 6. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 46: Ez Rec Mode

    Now, initializing.. - When you press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your DVD Recorder after recording on at least 30% of the disc. The tray will open after the disc has been fi nalized. - When the disc is full, it will fi nalize automatically and the Recorder will remain in stop mode.

  • Page 47: Region Code (Dvd-Video Only)

    Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this recorder is described on the rear panel of the recorder.

  • Page 48: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. • Your DVD Recorder closes the disc tray and loads the disc automatically. • When the recorder is powered on and a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated and wait in Stop mode.

  • Page 49: Using The Disc Menu & Title Menu

    For DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/±R discs Title List : Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List is simply a list of titles on a disc. If a title is deleted, that title cannot be played again.

  • Page 50: Slow Motion Play

    • Press and hold the SEARCH( ) button during pause, and the disc will play slowly at a 1/2 speed. If the button is released, the pause operation will resume. • To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY( ■...

  • Page 51: Using The Anykey Button

    To make the screen disappear, press the ANYKEY again. Playing Repeatedly 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Repeat and press the ◄ ► buttons to select the Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. 3. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Subtitle

    Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Subtitle and press the ◄ ► buttons to select the desired subtitle language. ■...

  • Page 53: Using Bookmarks

    1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback or pause. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Zoom, and then press the ENTER 3. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 54: Using Markers

    The Marker function allows you to mark up to 99 scenes. Since the scenes may be displayed as many different pages, numbering is necessary. If a disc in use is encoded with Disc Protect, Markers cannot be set or deleted. Only playback is available. Playing Back a Marker ) button to start playing from the selected scene.

  • Page 55: Playing An Audio Cd/Mp3

    1. Insert an audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button or ► button. Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements 1.

  • Page 56: Playing An Mp3 Disc

    ► button. The MP3 menu appears and the tracks(songs) are played automatically. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button or ► button. MP3 Screen Elements 1. PLAY MODE icon 2.

  • Page 57: Playing A Picture Cd

    Random Play is continued until the play option is changed. • Intro[ I ] : The fi rst 10 seconds of each track will be played. If you want to listen to the music that you have selected, press the ENTER button or PLAY( ) button.

  • Page 58: Playing An Mpeg4 Disc

    : Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. : Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X. (Normal → 2X → 4X → 2X → Normal) • Press the ANYKEY button to display or clear menus.

  • Page 59: Playing The Title List

    2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title. • Press the PLAY button. The selected entry (title) will be played back. • Press the ENTER or ► button. The Edit menu is displayed on the right. (Rename, Delete, Edit, Protection : See pages 60~64) 3.

  • Page 60: Editing

    MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-RW(VR) Title List Sports(A1) 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to rename from the Title Length Edit 01 APR/19/2007 12:00 00:00:21 ► 02 APR/19/2007 12:30 00:00:03 ► 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rename, and then press the ENTER 03 APR/20/2007 12:00 00:00:15 ►...

  • Page 61: Locking (Protecting) A Title

    1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. APR/21/2007 MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-RW(VR) Title List Sports(A1) 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to protect from the Title Length Edit Drama 00:00:21 ► Music 00:00:03 ►...

  • Page 62: Deleting A Section Of A Title

    • Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ► button twice. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to edit from the Title List, and then press the ENTER or ► button.

  • Page 63: Editing A Chapter

    The edited chapters are shown on existing DVD players only after performing the Edit Compatible function. (See page 72) ■ If you add a chapter, the title is divided at that point; If you add a chapter onto a title that has only one chapter, it creates another chapter.

  • Page 64: Dividing A Title

    • Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ► button twice. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to divide from the Title List, then press the ENTER or ► button.

  • Page 65: Advanced Editing (Playlist)

    Follow these instructions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 66: Renaming A Playlist Entry

    1. With the unit in stop mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ► button.
  • Page 67 EXIT Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) Follow steps 1 to 3 of Editing a Scene for the Playlist on page 66. 4. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select the scene you want to modify, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 68: Enter Button

    6. Press the ENTER button at the starting point of the scene. • The image and starting point time are displayed on the Start window. • Select the end point of the section where you want to add the new scene using the playback related buttons ( 7.

  • Page 69: Copying A Playlist Entry To The Playlist

    1. Press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to copy to the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Copy, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 70: Disc Protection

    Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 71: Finalizing A Disc

    fi nalized before it can be played back on external devices. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 72: Delete All Title Lists

    Delete All Title Lists The disc protection should be disabled fi rst. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 73: Additional Information

    If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center. ▌ Power The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on. The DVD recorder requires some time Checkpoint 1 to initialize and the input will be displayed for approx.

  • Page 74: Remote Control Unit

    (Note that this function is possible only when no disc is inserted.) Is it possible to change a subtitle and an audio signal on a recorded disc? A recorded disc is played with only Checkpoint 1 the subtitle and the audio signal which were selected during recording.

  • Page 75: Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code Table

    Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code Table ▌ Cable box brand Cable box brand Code number 0033 0003, 0011, 0017, 0008, 0014, Accuphase 0007, 0001, 0013, 0206, 0047, 0237, 0033 0003, 0013, 0047, 0001, 0011, Acorn 0017, 0014, 0206, 0007 1102, 0237...
  • Page 76 Code number Nexus 0770 Northcoast 0671, 0314 Nova Vision 0277, 0008 Novabeam 0277 Novaplex 0618, 0277, 0017, 0008 0156, 0070, 0203, 0063, 0400, 0012, 0618, 0022, 0637, 0010, 0044 0019, 0007, 0303, 0248, 0017 Omega 0015 Omniview 0371 Optimus 0021 Pace...

  • Page 77: Satellite Receiver Brand

    General Instrument 0361, 0869, 0627 0775 Gradiente 0856 Hitachi 0819, 0749 Houston Tracker 0775 0775 Hughes Network Systems 0749, 1749, 1442, 1142 Humax 1176, 1359, 1048, 0863, 0283 Innova 0099 Jerrold 0361, 0036, 0627 0775, 1170 Magnavox 0722, 0724 McIntosh...

  • Page 78: Error Message Solutions

    Solution / Explanation You can’t record the video since it is protected by copyright. The disc you are using is protected. To record on this disc or use this function, disable the disc protection function. Refer to page 70. The disc does not match the regional code for your area and cannot be played on this device.
  • Page 79 The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder The warranty information A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for a center near you. Solution / Explanation You can’t use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings.

  • Page 80: Specifi Cations

    Component output (Y: 1.0Vp-p, Pb: 0.70Vp-p, Pr: 0.70Vp-p at 75Ω load) HDMI output(480P, 720P, 1080i, 1080P) MPEG-II Dolby Digital 2ch/256kbps XP (about 8 Mbps), SP (about 4 Mbps), LP (about 2 Mbps), EP (about 1.2 Mbps or about 0.8 Mbps) 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz AUDIO CD(CDDA) 44.1kHz 44.1kHz...

  • Page 81: Warranty

    Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or recon- ditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 82 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA Latin America JAMAICA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 83 HEADQUARTERS 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J.07660-0511 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com AK68-01318A...

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