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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Thanks you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register DVD-SH893M DVD-SH895M DVD-SH897M...

  • Page 2: Important Note

    Line through writing 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.

  • Page 4: Maintenance Of Cabinet

    Line through writing Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to written data.

  • Page 5: Disc Specifications

    Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of recording. 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 Copy

    Line through writing If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost. A DVD-RW blank disc is initialised to VR Mode when first initialised. DVD+rW Disc Playback and recording ❖...

  • Page 7: Disc Format

    COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation, is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation.

  • Page 8: Disc Compatibility

    Line through writing Do not use the following discs! LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/-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 9 The USB host functionality and compatibility of this product have been proved with following items. (Except these items , we expect lots of other USB devices will work well with this product) DSC (Digital Still Camera) ❋ Vendor Samsung Sony Canon Panasonic Nikon...
  • Page 10 Line through writing Line through writing connecting & setting up system setup DtV functions 10_ Line through writing Warning Precaution 12 General Features 13 Before reading the user’s manual 14 How to use the HDD & DVD Recorder 16 Unpacking 18 Description 21 Tour of the Remote Control 22 Connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder 23 Additional connections 24 Other TYPES of connections with the Video Output Cable 26 Other TYPES of connections with the Audio Output Cable 29 Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV 31 Connecting to AV IN 3, DV input jack...
  • Page 11 pLayback 52 Region code (DVD-Video only) 52 Logos of Discs that can be played 52 Disc types that can be played 54 Playing a Disc 54 Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu 55 Using the playback related buttons 56 Using the INFO button 56 Selecting the Subtitle Language 57 Selecting the Soundtracks & Audio Channels 57 Changing the Camera Angle 57 Repeat Play 58 Zooming-In 59 Using Markers 59 Using the Bookmarks 60 Playing an Audio CD/MP3 65 Music/Photo Simultaneous Playback 65 Viewing a Picture 67 Playing a DivX recorDing 69 Recordable Discs 70 Recording Formats 71 Recording Mode 73 Unrecordable pictures...

  • Page 12: General Features

    This HDD & DVD Recorder supports 576p, 720p and 1080i, 1080p. anynet+(HDMi CEC) Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.) (See Page 38)

  • Page 13: Icons That Will Be Used In Manual

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 104~105) copyright ©2009 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. English _1...
  • Page 14 Line through writing HOW TO USE THE HDD & DVD rECOrDEr Step 1 : Select the disc type or HDD Please check available disc type before recording. 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 15 Step 4 : Playing You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback. A DVD consists of sections, called titles, and sub- sections, called chapters. Step 5 : Editing a recorded disc Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Remote Control

    Line through writing UnPaCKing accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Video/Audio Cable Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) Preparing the remote Control install Batteries in the remote Control Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Insert two AAA batteries.

  • Page 17: Controllable Tv Codes

    • 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 BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BRIONVEGA CONTINENTAL EDISON DAEWOO 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34...
  • Page 18 Line through writing DESCriPTiOn Front Panel (DVD-SH893M/895M/897M) DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE button SEARCH/SKIP buttons PLAY/PAUSE button STOP button REC button HDD/DVD button DISC TRAY USB HOST DV-INPUT AV INPUT 3 STANDBY/ON button 1_ Line through writing Displays the playing status, time, etc. Opens and closes the disc tray.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    rear Panel In from aerial connector Connects RF cable from antenna. VIDEO OUT Connects the input of external equipment using a Video cable. AV2(EXT) INPUT Connects to equipment having SCART output jack. SCART Connector HDMI OUT Connects to equipment having HDMI input. DIGITAL AUDIO Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical audio input jack.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Display

    Line through writing Front Panel Display In Disc Indicator DVD VIEW Indicator HDD VIEW Indicator USB VIEW Indicator TIMER Indicator HDMI Indicator REC Indicator STATUS Indicator 0_ Line through writing Lights status icon. Lights when DVD mode is selected. Lights when HDD mode is selected. Lights when USB mode is selected.

  • Page 21: Tour Of The Remote Control

    TOUr OF THE rEMOTE COnTrOL Your HDD & DVD Recorder remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown.

  • Page 22: Scart Cable

    Connecting & Setting up COnnECTing THE HDD & DVD rECOrDEr This section involves various methods of connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder to other external components and required initial setting modes. You can connect your HDD & DVD Recorder to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television.

  • Page 23: Additional Connections

    aDDiTiOnaL COnnECTiOnS You can connect your HDD & DVD Recorder to a External device (VCR/Satellite receiver). - DVD mode Connect the AV2 connector of HDD & DVD Recorder and External device (VCR/Satellite receiver) using a SCART cable. Connect the AV1 connector to the SCART AV connector on the TV. Turn on the HDD &...
  • Page 24 Connecting & Setting up OTHEr TYPES OF COnnECTiOnS WiTH THE ViDEO OUTPUT CaBLE There are several ways to output video signal not using scart cables. Select one of the following video connections that best suits you below. Case 1 : Connecting to a Video (Composite) output jack Case 2 : Component Video output jacks Component video and Progressive Output Modes Component video output is available only if your TV supports Component video input.

  • Page 25: Component Cable

    Case 2 : Component Video output jacks You will enjoy high quality and accurate colour reproduction images. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT(Y, P & DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN(Y, P Connect audio cables (white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the HDD & DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on TV (or AV amplifier).
  • Page 26 Connecting & Setting up OTHEr TYPES OF COnnECTiOnS WiTH 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 Case 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital output jack Manufactured under licence under U.S.
  • Page 27 Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with aV output jacks If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks White audio cable Front(L) Front(R) speaker speaker English _...
  • Page 28 Connecting & Setting up Case 3 : Connecting to an aV amplifier with a digital output jack If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. According to your amplifier, connect to an optical cable.
  • Page 29 COnnECTing HDMi/DVi TO a TV If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVI Adapter cable to a TV. You will enjoy high quality images. 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 Using the HDMI cable (not supplied) connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the HDD &...
  • Page 30 You can switch from the HDMI output to other output only in stop mode. If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the HDD & DVD Recorder, you can operate the recorder using the TV remote control.
  • Page 31 - If TV does not support HDCP (High -bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen. Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analogue TVs require an analogue video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Usb Devices

    Connecting & Setting up Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack If your digital camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your HDD & DVD Recorder. Camcorder If the input is not selected automatically, use SOURCE button to select proper input. COnnECTing TO USB DEViCES This allows you to connect your HDD &...

  • Page 33: System Setup

    system setup On-SCrEEn MEnU naVigaTiOn The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your HDD & DVD Recorder. Press the MENU button to open the on-screen menu and then use the following buttons to navigate through the on screen menus.
  • Page 34 System setup Press the OK or + button, then Daylight Saving Time option display. Press the $% buttons to select On or Off, then press the OK button. Press the % button to select OK, then press the OK button. Digital auto scan will be started.

  • Page 35: Clock Set

    CLOCK SET With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or + button. Press the $% buttons to select Clock Set, then press the OK or + button. Time Zone To setup, follow steps 1~3.

  • Page 36: Daylight Saving Time

    System setup Daylight Saving Time To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 35. Press the $% buttons to select Daylight Saving Time, then press OK or + button. Select the Off or On using the $% buttons, then press the OK or + button.
  • Page 37 Manual Scanning (Digital) To tune-in new channels, the HDD & DVD Recorder has been provided with the option Manual Scan where the channel data can be entered by user. To setup, follow steps 1~2 on page 36. Press the $% buttons to select Manual Scanning (Digital), then press OK or + button.
  • Page 38 System setup Channel List (Digital) This function is possible in DVB-T mode only. This function is used to edit the favourite channel list or delete the channel. To setup, follow steps 1~2 on page 36. Press the $% buttons to select Channel List (Digital), then press OK or + button.

  • Page 39: Setting Up The System Options

    (HDMi CEC) Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (See pages 31~32) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)
  • Page 40 System setup For using anynet+ (HDMi CEC) Connect the HDD & DVD Recorder to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See pages 29~30) Set the Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) to “On” on your HDD & DVD Recorder. (See page 39) Set the Anynet+ function on your TV.

  • Page 41: Divx Registration

    DivX(r) registration Please use the Registration code to register this HDD & DVD Recorder with the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod SETTing UP THE LangUagE OPTiOnS If you set the language options, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Audio Options

    System setup SETTing UP THE aUDiO OPTiOnS You can connect the HDD & DVD Recorder to an external amp or Home theatre. Allows you to setup the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system in use. You can also set NICAM mode. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Video Options

    niCaM NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound by setting NICAM on or off. On : NICAM mode Off : Only set at this position to record the standard mono sound during a NICAM broadcast if the stereo sound is...

  • Page 44: Video Output

    System setup Video output 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 45 The BD Wise menu item appears only if BD Wise is set to On. BD wise function is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant Samsung Products are connected with each other using the HDMI cable. Progressive scan automatically activates when HDMI is connected.

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    System setup SETTing UP THE ParEnTaL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with DVDs and DVB-T 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 47: Setting Up The Recording Options

    SettinG uP tHe recorDinG oPtionS automatic Chapter Creator A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or + button.
  • Page 48 System setup eZ record This function enables you to initialise and Finalise a disc automatically. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select EZ record, then press the OK or + button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select On, then press the OK or + button.

  • Page 49: Dtv Functions

    DTV functions BaSiC FUnCTiOnS Display Screen After the television channels have been stored, you will see the following picture(banner) each time you switch channels. Banner Elements The icon is displayed according to the service information of signal. The icon is displayed only with more than one audio type and language. By pressing the button, you can see the detailed information.

  • Page 50: Changing The Subtitle Language

    DTV functions Changing the Subtitle Language When the current broadcasting programme provides subtitle, press the SUBTiTLE button . If Subtitle is available on current programme, menu bar is displayed on the upper side. Press the SUBTiTLE button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired subtitle, then press the OK button.
  • Page 51 guide Timer recording Make sure that clock must be set before operating this function. (see pages 35~36) Press the ▲▼_ + buttons to select desired programme, then press rED(a) button. Set timer recording option. ~ Target Media: Select the media to record HDD or DVD. ~ Series Recording: With the series recording function, you can easily and automatically record every episode of a series.

  • Page 52: Logos Of Discs That Can Be Played

    Playback This section introduces basic functions of playback and playback by disc type. Read the following information before playing a disc. rEgiOn CODE (DVD-ViDEO OnLY) Both the HDD & DVD Recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.

  • Page 53: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    Disc Logo Disc Types content DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+ReWritable CD-R/-RW DVD-RAM/-RW/-R DVD+R DVD+ReWritable Discs that cannot be played DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) not recorded following the Video Recording Standard A DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not finalised in a different manufacturer’s recorder.

  • Page 54: Playing A Disc

    Playback PLaYing a DiSC Press the OPEn/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEn/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. The HDD & DVD Recorder does not play discs automatically after being powered on initially. When the HDD &...

  • Page 55: Using The Playback Related Buttons

    USing THE PLaYBaCK rELaTED BUTTOnS Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEarCH ( HDD/DVD-VIDEO/ DVD-RAM/±RW/±R DivX AUDIO CD (CD-DA) You can scan the programme in reverse. When you press and hold the SEarCH ( If you release the SEarCH ( To return to normal speed playback, press the PLaY ( You can hear sound during forward search(X 2) in HDD/DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/±RW/±R disc.

  • Page 56: Step Motion Play

    Playback Step Motion Play Press the SKiP( ) buttons on the remote control in the pause mode. Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. When the SKiP( ) button is pressed, the previous frame will be activated. When the SKiP( ) button is pressed, the next frame will be activated.

  • Page 57: Changing The Camera Angle

    SELECTing THE SOUnDTraCKS & aUDiO CHannELS Selects one of the soundtracks recorded on the disc. Also selects the audio channels from recorded TV programmes. You can also operate this function by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control. Press the inFO button during playback. Press the $% buttons to select audio.
  • Page 58 Playback repeat a-B Press the inFO button during playback. Press the $% buttons to select repeat. Press the _ + buttons to select repeat a-B, then press the OK button. Press the OK button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B).

  • Page 59: Using Markers

    USing MarKErS Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Setting Markers Press the MarKEr button during playback. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorised. Press the + button to move to the next position.

  • Page 60: Clearing A Bookmark

    Playback Playing back a bookmark Press the MarKEr button during playback. Press the _ + buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the OK or PLaY( Clearing a bookmark Press the MarKEr button during playback. Press the _ + buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the rED(a) button to delete the selected bookmark.

  • Page 61: Playing An Mp3 Disc

    audio CD(CD-Da) Screen Elements TRACK01 Title Q TRACK01 002 TRACK02 003 TRACK03 00:02:22 ( @ + # ) 004 TRACK04 TRACK01 CDDA 005 TRACK05 006 TRACK06 007 TRACK07 Edit Play Mode [/] PREVIOUS/NEXT PAGE a CHECK Playing an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray. The menu is displayed Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 62 Playback CD import Press the rED(a) button during the Music List playback. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select CD import, then press the OK or + button. Press the $% buttons to select file you want to copy, then press the MarKEr button until a checkmark appears.
  • Page 63 go To Playlist Press the rED(a) button during the Music List playback. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select go To Playlist, then press the OK or + button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired playlist folder, then press the OK button. The selected tracks are played automatically.
  • Page 64 Playback go To Music List Press the BLUE(D) button during the Playlist playback. The Music List will be displayed. Using the Sort When you need to change the Sort order of Music List, you can change it simply. While the list menu is displayed, press the grEEn(B) button to select Sort.

  • Page 65: Viewing A Picture

    MUSiC/PHOTO SiMULTanEOUS PLaYBaCK You can listen to the music while watching the photo. Press the BLUE(D) button to select Contents. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Photo(With Music), then Press the OK or + button. The photo List will be displayed. (See page 65~67.) To operate this function, you have to select the disc containing both music files and photo file.

  • Page 66: Go To Photo List

    Playback rotate To setup, follow steps 1 to 4 on page 65. . Press the grEEn(B) button to select Rotate. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the rotate angle, then press the OK or + button. Once you select a rotate angle, you can change it by pressing the rED(a) button.

  • Page 67: Playing A Divx

    Select Contents To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 on page 65. Press the BLUE(D) button to select Contents. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the contents you want to move, then Press the OK or + button. This function is possible only when the disc contains the selected contents. PLaYing a DiVX Using the MEnU button Insert a DivX disc into the disc tray.
  • Page 68 Playback DivX Subtitle Encoding Press the YELLOW(C) button in the file list. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a supported DivX subtitle language by region, then press the OK button. Afrikaans, Basque, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Faeroese, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Western Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish Central...

  • Page 69: Recordable Discs

    DiSCS This HDD & DVD Recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-raM DVD-rW DVD-RAMs and DVD±RWs are rewritable. DVD±Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s recorder recording Disc Types format DVD-RAM VR Mode VR Mode...

  • Page 70: Recording Formats

    - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of a different maker’s recorder cannot be unfinalised. - A DVD±R disc cannot be unfinalised. An additional recording could be failed in the same recorder of SAMSUNG. rECOrDing FOrMaTS When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears.

  • Page 71: Recording Mode

    rECOrDing MODE Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. 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 72 Recording DVD-SH897M recording Mode (high quality mode) (standard quality mode) (long recording mode) (extended mode) (Flexible Recording) Recording time may vary according to specific conditions. 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes; actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.

  • Page 73: Unrecordable Pictures

    UnrECOrDaBLE PiCTUrES Video with copy protection cannot be recorded on this HDD & DVD Recorder. When the HDD & DVD Recorder receives a copy- guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never.

  • Page 74: Recording The Current Tv Programme You Are Watching

    Recording recording the current TV programme you are watching Press the PrOg ( ) or number buttons to select the current programme you want to record. Press the rEC MODE button repeatedly, (or press the rEC MODE button and then press the ▲▼ buttons) to select the recording speed(quality).

  • Page 75: Copying From A Camcorder

    You can not change the recording mode while recording. Recording will stop automatically if there is no free space left for recording. Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, and up to 48 titles onto a DVD+RW/+R disc. Up to 999 titles can be registered on the HDD.

  • Page 76: Simultaneous Recording And Playback

    Recording MaKing a 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 77: Time Shift Function As A Live Signal

    Stopping Playback / recording Press the STOP ( ) button. Playback screen disappears and the recording in progress screen appears. Pressing the STOP ( ) button once more will stop the recording. Using the TiTLE LiST button With the unit in recording mode, press the TiTLE LiST button. The above operation is possible from approx.10 seconds or more after recording starts.
  • Page 78 Recording Using the Time Shift function Press the TiME SHiFT button on the remote control. The Time Shift menu is displayed. Press the ▲▼ button to select On, then press the OK button. While watching the currently broadcasting programme, press the PaUSE ( The programme on TV is set in pause mode and the Time Shift Bar is displayed.

  • Page 79: Making A Timer Recording

    MaKing a TiMEr rECOrDing Check if the antenna cable is connected. Check if the remaining time of the disc. Check if the date and time are correct. Make sure the Clock (Setup-Clock Set) is set before you proceed with a timer recording. (See pages 35~36) Using the TiMEr button With the unit in Stop mode, press the TiMEr button.
  • Page 80 Recording DVB-T Timer recording is possible only on FR mode. On DVB-T recording, recording mode will be automatically determined depending on the quality of the video (or audio). If you select the number of scheduled list which has been set the series recording, 'series recording on' will be displayed above the button display.

  • Page 81: Editing The Scheduled List

    Editing the Scheduled List Follow these directions to edit the Scheduled List. Using the TiMEr button With the unit in Stop mode, press the TiMEr button. Press the $% button to select the Scheduled List, then press the OK or + button. Press the ▲▼...

  • Page 82: Deleting A Scheduled List

    Recording Deleting a Scheduled List Follow these directions to delete an entry from the Scheduled List. Using the TiMEr button With the unit in Stop mode, press the TiMEr button. Press the $% button to select the Scheduled List, then press the OK or + button. Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 83 information about recorded List Informs whether the selected Recorded List performed a Timer Recording successfully. To setup, follow steps 1 to 2 on Page 82. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of the recorded List, then press the OK button. - Check whether the timer Recording has set correctly or not.
  • Page 84 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. Recording or editing might not be completed if an error, such as a sudden power failure occurs.
  • Page 85 Press the BLUE(D) button to select Save. The changed title name is displayed on the title item of the selected entry. Locking (Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from accidental edition. Using the TiTLE LiST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TiTLE LiST button.

  • Page 86: Deleting A Title

    Editing 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. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to delete in the Title List, then press the MarKEr button until a checkmark appears.
  • Page 87 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Split, then press the OK or + button. Using the playback-related buttons (PLaY ( SEarCH ( ), move to a point for splitting and press the OK button. If it is not the point where you want to split, press the rETUrn button to cancel the selection.

  • Page 88: Navigation Menu

    Editing Press the _ + buttons to select Delete, then press the OK button. Press the _ + buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. The selected section has been deleted. Press the _ + buttons to select return, then press the OK button to finish the operation.
  • Page 89 Press the _ + buttons to skip one minute at a time and search the desired scene, then press the OK or PLaY ( Cursor does not move if the selected recorded title is shorter than 1 minute. The Navigation function may not work on a disc that has not been recorded by this device.

  • Page 90: Creating A Playlist

    Editing aDVanCED EDiTing (PLaYLiST) Creating a Playlist Follow these instructions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. Using the TiTLE LiST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TiTLE LiST button. Press the rED(a) button. The Edit menu is displayed.

  • Page 91: Playing Entries In The Playlist

    Playing Entries in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist entries. Using the PLaY LiST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the PLaY LiST button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the playlist you want to play, then press the OK or PLaY ( ) button.

  • Page 92: Editing A Scene For The Playlist

    Editing 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. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, then press the rED(a) button.

  • Page 93: Adding A Scene

    Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 on page 92. . Press the ▲▼_ + buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the grEEn(B) button. A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be moved.

  • Page 94: Deleting A Playlist Entry From The Playlist

    Editing Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist Using the PLaY LiST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the PLaY LiST button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to delete in the Playlist, then press the MarKEr button until a checkmark appears.

  • Page 95: About The Copy Screen

    COPYing FrOM HDD TO DVD Or ViCE-VErSa about the Copy Screen Selected Items : Available : 4099MB Source : HDD To : DVD 001 JAN/01/2009 1 002 JAN/01/2009 1 003 JAN/01/2009 1 3 MPEG2 0 SP 8 36.5MB Start Copy Sort Selection a CHECK...
  • Page 96 Editing Press the rED(a) button, then press the $% button to select Copy. Press the OK button. Copy screen is displayed. Press the $% buttons to select the title you want to copy, then press the MarKEr button until a checkmark appears. Repeat this step to select an additional title you want to copy.

  • Page 97: File Copy

    File Copy Insert a JPEG disc, MP3 disc or DivX disc into 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. Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 98 Editing Press the rED(a) button, then press the $% button to select Copy. Press the OK button. Copy screen is displayed. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the folder you want to copy, then press the MarKEr button until a checkmark appears. If you don’t want to copy a certain one of the checked folders, simply select that entry and press MarKEr button to deselect it until a checkmark disappears.

  • Page 99: Disc Manager

    CHanging THE naME OF MUSiC/PHOTO/DiVX FiLE You can rename a Music, Photo or DivX file copied to HDD. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the entry you want to rename, then press the rED(a) button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select rename, then press the OK or + button.

  • Page 100: Disc Protection

    Editing Disc Protection Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or + button.

  • Page 101: Formatting A Disc

    Delete all Title Lists/DivX Lists /Music Lists/Photo Lists With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or + button. Press the _ + buttons to select Delete, then press the OK button.

  • Page 102: Finalising A Disc

    Editing DVD-rW You will be prompted with the confirmation message “Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.” If you select the desired format type, you will be prompted with the confirmation message “All data will be deleted. Do you want to continue?”. Press the _ + buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button.
  • Page 103 Unfinalising a Disc (V/Vr mode) With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or + button. Press the _ + buttons to select Unfinalise, then press the OK button.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Reference TrOUBLESHOOTing If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre. PrOBLEM The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on. Cannot record TV programmes. i pressed the rEC button but there is no response.

  • Page 105: Other Problems

    • Read the table of contents and then find and read the section describing your problem, follow the instructions given. • Plug your HDD & DVD Recorder off and on. • If the problem still persists, contact a nearby Samsung service centre. English _10...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Appendix SPECiFiCaTiOnS Power requirements Power consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video Audio Input DV Input Receivable Channels Scart Jack Audio Output Video Scart Jack Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Recording Quality Audio Frequency Response DVD-SH893M HDD Capacity DVD-SH895M DVD-SH897M...
  • Page 107 2. Samsung’s obligations are limited to the repair or, at its discretion, replacement of the product or the defective part.
  • Page 108  This product uses some software programs which are distributed under the GPL/LGPL licence. Accordingly, the following GPL and LGPL software source codes that have been used in this product can be provided after asking to vdswmanager@samsung.com. GPL software: Linux Kernel, Busybox, Binutilis LGPL software: Glibc...
  • Page 109 These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this Licence, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
  • Page 110 Foundation. 10. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this.
  • Page 111 gnu Lesser general public Licence (LgpL) Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this licence document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL.
  • Page 112 addressed as “you”. A “library” means a collection of software functions and/or data prepared so as to be conveniently linked with application programs (which use some of those functions and data) to form executables. The “Library”, below, refers to any such software library or work which has been distributed under these terms. A “work based on the Library” means either the Library or any derivative work under copyright law: that is to say, a work containing the Library or a portion of it, either verbatim or with modifications and/ or translated straightforwardly into another language.
  • Page 113 of such executables. When a “work that uses the Library” uses material from a header file that is part of the Library, the object code for the work may be a derivative work of the Library even though the source code is not. Whether this is true is especially significant if the work can be linked without the Library, or if the work is itself a library.
  • Page 114 redistribution of the Library by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this Licence would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Library. If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply, and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances.
  • Page 115 SaMSunG WorlD WiDe 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 NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
  • Page 116 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.

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