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.
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 refer- ence. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the con- dition of the recording.
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This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized. - If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different...
Step 6 : Connecting external devices ...20 Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AV IN 1 jacks ..Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the AV IN 2 jacks .
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Using the Search & Skip Functions ... .39 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play ... .40 About ANYKEY ......41 Repeat Play .
How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR 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.
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Finalizing & Playing on Step 6 other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finaliz- ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible compo- nent, a finalized disc should be used for playback.
Description Front Panel 1. DVD DECK 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3. VCR DECK 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 5. POWER BUTTON 6. P.SCAN BUTTON 7. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 2) 8. AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV IN 2) Front Panel Display 1.
Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. HDMI OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) VIDEO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) S-VIDEO IN/OUT JACKS...
Tour of the Remote Control 1. POWER Button 2. NUMBER Button 3. 100+ Button Press this to select channel 100 or higher. 4. VCR Button Press this when you use a VCR. 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6.
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Method 1 : Connecting to a video input jack To RF IN Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO OUT jack (AV OUT) on DVD Recorder &...
Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the audio connection that best suits you below. • Method 1 : Connecting to your TV • Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier (analog audio out) •...
- If TV does not support HDCP (High-band- width Digital content protection), snow noise appears on the screen. Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio sig- nal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a digital-to-analog converter (in the DVD Recorder &...
• Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO AV IN 1 jacks. • Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the AV IN 2 in jacks.
Step 7 : Connecting the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet. “Auto” appears in the front panel display. This means that the current time is being set automati- cally through the antenna under connection(Auto Program).
2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-figure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate number button. Brand Codes Brand SAMSUNG 01,14,15,23,31 NEWSAN DAEWOO NOBLEX EMERSON PANASONIC GRADIENTE 30...
System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation...23 Auto Clock Set ...24 Manual Clock Set ...25 Channel Set ...26 Auto Channel Memory...26 Channel Add/Delete ...27 RF Output Channel...27 Setting Up the Language Options ...28 Setting Up the Audio Options ...29 Setting Up the Display (Video) Options ...30 Setting Up the Parental Control ...32 VCR Setting ...33 Video Input ...34...
Auto Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. You must have the antenna connected to set the Auto Clock. See pages 15~16 for Antenna Note Connections. The Clock will be automatically set when you turn off the recorder.
Daylight Saving Press the …† buttons to select Automatic, Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically. No Disc Auto Clock Set Setup Clock Data CH : Automatic √ √ Time Zone : Automatic √...
Channel Set This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Recorder & VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e.
Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Auto Channel Memory Setup Total channel numbers: 06/125 Saved channel : Timer Rec. Scanning... Stop MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT • The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically search for all available channels in the selected tuner band.
Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, then press ENTER or √ button. No Disc Channel Set Setup Antenna/Cable TV : Cable TV √ √ Auto Channel Memory √ √ Timer Rec. Channel Add/Delete √ √ RF Output Channel : CH3 √...
Setting Up the Audio Options Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √...
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Setup...
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HDMI/DVI Resolution This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI with Display devices (TV, projector, etc). No Disc Video Setup TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide √ √ Input Level : Darker √ √ Timer Rec. Black Level : 7.5 IRE √...
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/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
About the Change Password Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Parental Control Setup Password : On √ √ Rating Level : Level 1 kids Timer Rec. √ √ Change password √...
Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180.
Front Display Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front display. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Setup System √...
Automatic Chapter Creator This function only works with DVD-RW (V mode) and DVD-R discs. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one program, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters.
Playback This section introduces basic functions of play- back by disc type. Dolby Digital Stereo NTSC broadcast sys- tem in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan,etc. DVD Playback Before Playing ...37 Playing a Disc ...38 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu ...39 Using the Search &...
This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Note Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs, or when specific opera- tions, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed.
Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO disc Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc.
Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO/DVD -RAM/-RW/-R) During pause mode, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control for more than 1 second. • Each time you press the √√ button : √ X 1/8 √...
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 D 5.1CH MOVE CHANGE … … † † Press the buttons to select Time. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40...
Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Selecting the SUBTITLE language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Using the SUBTITLE button Press the SUBTITLE button during playback. Subtitle Press the …† buttons to select the desired subtitle language.
Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. Press the ANGLE button, then the ANGLE icon will appear with the current angle number and the number of angles available.
Using the Bookmarks (V mode) Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Press the MARKER button during playback. Bookmark MOVE SELECT RETURN Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears.
Using the Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker SELECT RETURN Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. Marker MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN • The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. Press the œ √ buttons to move to the next position.
Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA) Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The Audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal...
Playing back an MP3 CD Playing an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal Straight from the heart 00 :22 ROOT Bryan Adams...
Play Option Mode The Play Option can be used with an Audio CD or MP3 in the Play or Stop mode. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01.
Playing a picture CD There are two types of Picture CDs. One is a CD with only JPEG files. The other one is a CD with JPEG files and MP3 files. (mixed CD) 1. When a mixed CD is played, a menu will be shown in order to let you choose which contents, either JPEG or MP3, you want to play.
Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab.
Variable Search System Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start play- back from that point.
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 Finalizing Additional Recording format Samsung...
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 prefer- ences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? DVD-RW: When an unused DVD-RW disc is first insert- ed, the message "Do you want to intialize this disc?"...
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. If you want to record a copy-once type program, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and DVD-RAM. Copy-Free Copy-Once DVD-RW(Ver.1.1)
Recording From External Devices Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices. Connect the AV out jack of your External Device(s) to the AV IN jack on the front or rear of your DVD Recorder &...
Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add record- ing time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by press- ing the REC button. Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons or number but- tons to select the channel to record. If you want to record through a connected external component, press the INPUT SEL.
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Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, …† 0~9 : Sets a value. • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. • Source : The video input source (AV1, AV2), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording of.
Editing the Scheduled Record List Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. Press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Timer Rec., then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Timer Record Setup Timer Record √ √ Timer Rec.
Deleting the Scheduled Record List Follow these directions to delete a title from the timer record list. Press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Timer Rec., then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Timer Record Setup Timer Record √...
Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the (REC) button repeatedly.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a differ- ent channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. Watch a Different Channel When you watching through the Antenna input dur- ing recording, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.
Copy to DVD or VCR You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and Disc. To copy from DVD to VCR With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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To copy from VCR to DVD With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. Press the …† buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Copy Setup DVD - -> VCR √...
Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Playing the Title List ...65 Basic Editing (Title List) ...67 Renaming (Labeling) a Title ...67 Locking (Protecting) a Title ...68 Deleting a Title ...68 Deleting a Section of a Title ...69...
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Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:21 02 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:03 03 JAN/20/2005 1 00:00:15 04 JAN/20/2005 1 00:00:16 JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM JAN/19/2005...
Basic Editing (Title List) Renaming (Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list name, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. •...
Locking (Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button. • Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √...
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit 01 Drama 00:00:21 02 Music 00:00:03 03 Sports 00:00:15 Play 04 Movie 00:00:16 Rename Sports(A1) 05 Sports(A1) Delete 00:06:32 JAN/19/2005 Edit 06 Edu 1...
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Press the ENTER button at the starting point. The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. Edit Title List Screen Elements DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Start 00:00:10 00:00:10 Delete Sports(A1) Return JAN/19/2005 11:50 PM...
Advanced Editing (Playlist) Creating a Playlist Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Setup...
Playing Titles in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. •...
Renaming a Playlist Title Follow these instructions to rename a playlist title. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. •...
Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. •...
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Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 74. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No. Playlist No.
Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 74. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No.
Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 003 Start 00:00:15 Title List : 1/7 00:00:35 Sclence JAN/20/2005 06:43 AM 00:00:35 MOVE SELECT RETURN • The image and time of the end point are dis- played in the End window.
Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √...
Disc Manager Editing the Disc Name Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup System Timer Rec. Clock Set Channel Set Copy Language Title List Audio Playlist Video Parental Control...
Disc Protection Disc Protect 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. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Setup System √ √ Clock Set √ √ Timer Rec. Channel Set √...
DVD-RW • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Setup Disc Name Disc Protection : Not Protected Timer Rec. Disc Format : DVD-VR Copy Disc Finalize Choose the recording format for DVD-RW. Title List Delete All Title Lists DVD-VR...
Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is finalized. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete titles from the record list. Note After being finalized, the DVD-RW(V mode)/ -R operates in the same manner as a DVD- Video.
Unfinalizing a Disc (V/VR mode) With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RW(VR:F) Setup Setup System √ √ Clock Set √ √ Timer Rec. Channel Set √ √ Copy Language √ √ Title List Audio √ √ Video √...
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/VIDEO-CD/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized ser- vice center. Problem • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the power button of your DVD Recorder & VCR.
Other problems and follow the directions given. • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. No HDMI output. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power You cannot insert a video cassette The television program was not recorded Timer recording was unsuccessful No playback picture or the picture is distorted...
Specifications Power requirements Power consumption General Weight Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video Input Max. Audio Input Level DV Input Receivable Channels Audio Output Video Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Quality Video S/N Ratio Audio S/N Ratio Audio frequency characteristics Audio Output For DVD discs, audio signals recorded at 96kHz sampling frequency are converted into and output at 48kHz.
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All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service Center. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1- 800- SAMSUNG) LABOR PARTS...