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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-VR357 www.samsung.com AK68-01287A-01...
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Page 2: Warning
Do not install this equipment in a confi ned space such as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fi re or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. -
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
• Only CD-R discs with MP3 fi les recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back • Only MP3 fi les with the "mp3" or "MP3" extension can be used. • For MP3 fi les recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit Rates), from 80 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in and out. - Page 5 - This is a format that is used for recording data on DVD- RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc. - A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players. • DVD-RW (Video mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Jack ... 23 ■ Connecting External Devices ... 24 Connecting a VCR, cable box/satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN Jacks ... 24 Connecting a Camcorder ... 25 System Setup ■... - Page 7 Recording Formats ... 52 ■ Recording Mode ... 52 ■ Unrecordable Video ... 53 ■ Recording from External Equipment you are Watching .. 53 ■ Recording Through the DV Input Jack ... 55 ■ Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) ... 56 ■...
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Page 8: General Features
High quality digital audio and video recording and playback You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVD±R disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc, depending on the recording mode. -
Page 9: Before Reading The User's 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. If you want to save a recording without making any changes, choose a non- rewritable DVD±R. -
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: Preparing The Remote Control
1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-fi gure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television by pressing the appropriate number buttons. -
Page 12: 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 : TV POWER, INPUT SEL., TV VOL +/-, TRK/CBC CH/TV CH ( / ), TV MUTE, 0~9, TV 100+/SET Button. -
Page 13: Description
2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3. VCR DECK 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 5. POWER BUTTON 6. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 2 IN) 7. AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV 2 IN) 8. DV INPUT JACK ▌ Front Panel Display 1. DVD is activated. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
▌ 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. 1. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 1 IN) 2. VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT) 3. -
Page 15: Connecting & Setting Up
With the connection below, you can watch and record your desired channel on the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box). The DVD-VR357 does not have a TV Tuner , so you must connect a Cable Box or Satellite receiver (set top box) to watch or record TV through TV through this unit. -
Page 16: Connecting Hdmi/Dvi To A Tv
TV having an HDMI input jack." Using an HDMI- HDMI cable(not included) connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack of your TV. -
Page 17: Connecting To A Tv With A Dvi Jack
An HDMI to DVI connection requires a separate audio connection, using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT (AV OUT) terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. -
Page 18: Connecting The Video Cable
Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. 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 Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT (Y,P Recorder &... -
Page 19: Connecting To An S-Video Input Jacks
▌ Connecting to an S-Video Input Jacks Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. • 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. -
Page 20: Connecting To A Video Input Jacks
▌ Connecting to a Video Input Jacks Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV. • You will enjoy regular quality images. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV. -
Page 21: Connecting The Audio Cable
Connecting the Audio Cable Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages. ▌ Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers. English - 21... -
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 (AV OUT) jacks. English - 22... -
Page 23: Connecting To An Av Amplifi Er With A Digital Input Jack
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 27) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 24: Connecting External Devices
AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN Jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder & VCR. If desired, you can connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video In jack instead of connecting the Video (yellow) cable. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, cable box/satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD). -
Page 25: Connecting A Camcorder
▌ Connecting a Camcorder You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV2 IN or DV IN jacks on front of the DVD Recorder & VCR. ■ If the Input is not selected automatically, press the INPUT SEL. -
Page 26: System Setup
Press this button to exit the on-screen menu. Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. -
Page 27: Setting Up The Language Options
1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Language, then press the ENTER or ►... -
Page 28: Setting Up The Video(Display) Options
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 29: D Noise Reduction
• Connect the DVD-VR357 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. - If your TV is connected the HDMI or DVI cable, the output resolution mode changes in the following sequence each time you press the P.SCAN button:... -
Page 30: Setting Up The 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 31: Vcr Setting
Auto Play. • Off : Auto play is disabled. • On : The VCR will automatically begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as the safety tab of the cassette has been removed. -
Page 32: Cable Box Control
If you connect your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) to the recorder's audio/video input. (page15) • AV1 : Select this when the cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) is connected to the DVD Recorder & VCR's AV1 IN jacks. -
Page 33: Video Input
Select the sub item(Off or Lock to two digits) using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the ENTER button. • Off : Select this when your cable box or satellite receiver (set top box) only accepts a three or more digit channel numbers. Normally select this. -
Page 34: Dvd Ep Mode Time
4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DVD EP Mode Time, then press the ENTER or ► button. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select 6 Hours or 8 Hours, then press the ENTER or ► button. Automatic Chapter Creator A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’... -
Page 35: Quick Recording
TV screen will change to the play screen. ■ If you play a DVD when the TV power is off, the TV will power On. ■ If you turn the TV off, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power off automatically. -
Page 36: Playback
Both the DVD Recorder & VCR 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 DVD Recorder & VCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder &... -
Page 37: Discs That Cannot Be Played
• The recorder does not play discs automatically after initially being powered on initially. • When the recorder is powered on and a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated and wait in stop mode. Press the PLAY button to start playback. -
Page 38: Using The Disc Menu And Title Menu
▌ For DVD-VIDEO Discs Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc. • Move to the setup menu related to playback operation. • You can select audio language and subtitle etc., provided by the disc. -
Page 39: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play
▌ Skipping Chapters or Tracks During playback, press the l ◄ ◄ or ► ► l button on the remote control. • If you press the l ◄ ◄ button If you press the l ◄ ◄ button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter, track or marker(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) ). -
Page 40: Using The Anykey Button
Repeat, Angle and Zoom. ▌ Moving to a Desired Scene Directly If you want to move to a certain title, chapter or time use this function. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a Title a Chapter or a Time. -
Page 41: Playing A Certain Section Repeatedly
3. Press the ◄► button to select A-B, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). Repeat playback of the A-B section starts. -
Page 42: Selecting The Audio Language
You can also operate this function by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ◄► buttons to select the desired audio language. ■... -
Page 43: Zooming-In
- - - - - - - -- Bookmark 1. Press the MARKER button. 2. Press the ◄► buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3. Press the ENTER or ► ll button to start playing from the selected scene. MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN ▌... -
Page 44: Using The Markers
Playing Back a Marker • If you press the NEXT SKIP(► ► l) button or the PREVIOUS SKIP(l ◄ ◄) button in marker mode, and the next or current marked point plays for shorter than three seconds, playback starts from the previous marked point. -
Page 45: Playing Back An Audio Cd (Cd-Da)/Mp3
2. ► ► l button : Plays the next track. 3. Press the (◄ ◄ /► ►) buttons : Fast Play (X2, X4, X8) (Audio CD only) : Stops a track (song). -
Page 46: Playing An Mp3 Disc
3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Music, and then press the ENTER or ► button. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button. MP3 Screen Elements 1. -
Page 47: Play Option Mode
• Playlist : The Playlist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. • 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 ►... -
Page 48: Playing An Mpeg4 Disc
ENTER RETURN EXIT 5-1. If you press the ► ll button, the Slide Show Speed screen will appear. Press the ◄► buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the ENTER button. 5-2. Press the ENTER button with a picture selected in the Album screen... -
Page 49: Playing The Vcr
In Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button to advance to the next frame. Fps/Review In Play mode, press the Forward (► ►) button or Rewind (◄ ◄) button to Fps/review at two speeds: • Picture Search - Press and release repeatedly to advance the tape forward or backward at 2,3,5,7 times normal speed. -
Page 50: S-Vhs Playback
Press F.ADV/SKIP button repeatedly up to 4 times to cue ahead 2 minutes. Slow motion In Still mode, press ► ► button for slow motion. Press the ► ► button repeatedly to play slow motion speed at 1/10, 1/7, 1/5 times. Press the PLAY button twice to resume normal viewing. -
Page 51: Recording
- 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 a different manufacturer's recorder cannot be unfi nalized. - A DVD±R disc cannot be unfi nalized. -
Page 52: Recording Formats
▌ 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. • DVD±RW/+R : Use after initializing the disc. -
Page 53: Unrecordable Video
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 54 1. Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to AV In mode by Recordable Time 00:26 2. Press the DVD or VCR button on the remote, or DVD/VCR on the front 3. Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording 4.
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Page 55: Recording Through The Dv Input Jack
Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape from a camcorder that has a DV output jack. 1. Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. -
Page 56: Making A One Touch Recording (Otr)
INPUT SEL. button to select an appropriate external input (AV1, AV2 or DV). 2. Press the DVD or VCR button on the remote, or DVD/VCR on the front panel to select the DVD or VCR mode. 3. Press the REC button to start recording. -
Page 57: Making A Timer Recording
■ When you are recording in EP mode on a DVD-RW(V)/-R disc, it may not record for the full 6 or 8 hours because the unit uses the VBR(Variable Bit Rate) ENCODING system. For example, if you record a program with a lot of action, it uses a higher bit rate which in turn consumes more disc memory. -
Page 58: Editing The Scheduled Record List
It means that a timer recording is registered. If the timer settings overlap The fi rst program has priority. After recording of the fi rst program is complete, the second program starts being recorded. 8. Turn the power off to fi nish the timer recording. -
Page 59: Deleting The Scheduled Record List
ENTER button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5. Press the ▲▼ button to select Delete, then press the ENTER or ► button. • You will be prompted with a delete confi rm message such as “Do you want to delete ‘No.01’?”. -
Page 60: Basic Vcr Recording
• Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program. 2. Press the INPUT SEL. button to select AV 1, AV 2 or DV if recording from an external device connected to the input jacks of the recorder. -
Page 61: Check Remaining Time
Refer to the One-Touch Recording (OTR). (See page 56) 3. Recording on the DVD and VCR at the same time You can record on the DVD and VCR at the same time, but both modes must be set up to record separately. -
Page 62: Copy To Dvd Or Vcr
• To stop recording, press the STOP button. • You can also copy from DivX to VCR when the desired DivX is played back. If the DivX disc has various fi les, only the selected fi le will be played back ■... - Page 63 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VCR -- > DVD, then press the ENTER or ► button. 4. You can use the ► II, I ◄ ◄ or ► ► I, ◄ ◄ or ► ► buttons to search for the Start position.
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Page 64: Editing
Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both, edit functions for recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Title List DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2007 Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:11 ► 02 JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:09 ►... -
Page 65: Renaming(Labeling) A Title
1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to rename from the Title List, then press the ENTER or ► button. -
Page 66: Locking(Protecting) A Title
1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to protect in the Title List, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Protection, then press the ENTER or ►... -
Page 67: Deleting A Section Of A Title
Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title. 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to delete from the Title List, then press the ENTER or ► button. -
Page 68: Editing A Chapter
The edited chapters are shown on existing DVD players only after performing the Edit Compatible function. (See page 77) ■ 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 69: Dividing A Title
Follow these instructions to divide a long title into several titles. 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to divide from the Title List, then press the ENTER or ► button. -
Page 70: Advanced Editing (Playlist)
The Make Scene screen is displayed. 4. Press the ENTER button at the start point. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the End item. -
Page 71: Renaming A Playlist Title
1. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to rename from the Playlist, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER or ►... - Page 72 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Move, then press the ENTER button. • A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be moved. 6. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select the position to which you want to move the selected scene, then select the ENTER button.
- Page 73 Adding a Scene Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 71. 4. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select the scene that will have a new scene inserted before it, then press the ENTER button. A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be added as the new scene.
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Page 74: Copying A Playlist Title To The Vcr
1. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to copy to the VCR, and then press the ENTER or ► button. -
Page 75: Disc Protection
2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Protection, then press the ENTER or ► button. 4. Press the ▲▼ button to select Protected, then press the ENTER or ► button. ▌ Formatting a Disc Use these instructions to format a disc. -
Page 76: Finalizing A Disc
Finalizing a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD±R disc with your DVD Recorder & VCR, it needs to be fi nalized before it can be played back on external devices. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. -
Page 77: Delete All Title Lists
If there is a title containing a still picture, however, that function will not operate. If you want to delete a protected title, disable Protect for it on the Lock item. 4. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 78: Reference
• The DVD Recorder & VCR requires some time to initialize after it is turned on. for a while when the If Quick recording function is set to on, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power on quickly, power turns on. -
Page 79: Troubleshooting (Dvd)
No video or audio Did you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place? output. In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours. -
Page 80: Troubleshooting (Vcr)
Video Head Cleaning If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR • The warranty information • A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. -
Page 81: 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 82 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...
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Page 83: Satellite Receiver Brand
1333 Bell ExpressVu 0775 Century 0856 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 DirecTV 1887, 0749, 0566, 0392, 1749, 0099, 1109, 1076, 1442, 1856, 0247, 1142, 1639, 0724, 0639, Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1170 Dishpro 0775, 1005 Echostar 0775, 1170, 1005 Expressvu... -
Page 84: Problems And Solutions (Display Error Message)
Explanation / Solution • 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, cancel the disc protection function. Refer to page 75. - Page 85 The DV device is not connected. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR • The warranty information • A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center.
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Page 86: Specifi Cations
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. Disc Type Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output 120V AC, 60Hz 28 Watts 8.75 lb... -
Page 87: Warranty
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of inci- dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. - Page 88 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA Latin America JAMAICA...
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