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Instruction Manual DVD-VR300 www.samsungusa.com POWER TV POWER TV MUTE 100 + AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SKIP F.ADV MARKER TITLE LIST MENU ANYKEY PLAY LIST DISC MENU TITLE MENU RETURN CLEAR INFO. TV/VCR SUBTITLE REC SPEED REC PAUSE COPY TIME SLIP 00015J...
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 instruc- tions 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 reference. 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 condition of the recording.
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DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording • Recording and playback can be performed on DVD- RW discs in both Video and VR Modes. • Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized, you cannot perform additional recording. • Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
General Features The DVD-VR300 allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW discs. High quality digital audio and video recording and play- back Record up to about 12-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the recording mode.
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Step 3 Recording There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as record- ing type : Once, Daily or Weekly or recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the recording mode.
Description Front Panel 1. DVD DECK 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3. VCR DECK 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 5. POWER BUTTON 6. PROGRESSIVE BUTTON 7. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK 8. VIDEO INPUT JACK 9. AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK 10. DV INPUT JACK Front Panel Display 1.
Rear Panel S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO OUT L,R JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO OUT R,L JACK 12 - English (FROM ANT.) COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN 1 AUDIO AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
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 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6. TV Control Buttons • VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment •...
Step 1: Unpacking Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video/Audio Cable (AC97-01746A) • RF Cable for TV (AC39-42001J) • Remote Control (AK59-00015J) • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H) • User’ s Manual (AK68-00416A) • Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regu- lations.
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this unit, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. (FROM ANT.) (TO TV) Method 1 : Connecting to a video...
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Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not supplied) between the S- VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
Method 4 : Connecting to Component video input jacks(Y,C ) in 480p mode Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch 480p video output. 1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD Recorder- VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or AV amplifier).
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Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks. COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO...
Step 5 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. • Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks. •...
Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet. “AUTO” in the front panel display flickers. This means that the current time is being set automatically (Auto Program) through the antenna under connection. The setup may take several minutes.
Setting the Remote Control Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. POWER TV POWER TV MUTE 100 + AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SKIP F.ADV MARKER TITLE LIST MENU ANYKEY PLAY LIST DISC MENU...
Auto Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. No Disc ❷ Using the buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup”...
Time ZONE Select the time zone of your area using the ❿ tons then press the or ENTER button. Select Automatic to set the time zone automatically. No Disc Auto Clock Set Clock Data CH : Automatic Automatic Atlantic Time Zone : Automatic Daylight Saving : Automatic...
Set the Clock Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select each of the following options, then use the ❷ buttons to set each option: • Month – Set the month • Day – Set the day. • Year – Set the year •...
Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote.
Setting Up the Audio Options If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote.
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote. You can’t use the Setup functions during playback. ❷ Select Setup using buttons, then press the or ENTER button.
Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote.
About the Change Password; Select Change Password using ❿ press the or ENTER button. • The ‘Enter the password.’ message will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote. • The ‘Confirm the password.’ message will be dis- played.
Channel Add/Delete Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add and delete a channel you wish to remove. Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. Select “Setup” ❷...
Add/Delete Channel. Press Enter to move the cursor to select Add, then ❿ press if you want to select Delete. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. DVD-VIDEO RF Output Channel When you connect the DVD Recorder-VCR to TV with RF Antenna Cable, follow the steps below to set the RF output channel.
VCR Setting If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted. Note Open “MENU” With the VCR in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button.
Select “Auto Repeat” Move the selection bar to “ Auto Repeat”. It sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly [unless a tape control is activated (Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind)]. Video Input If you watch video through Line 2, you can choose Composite or Super(S) video.
Front Display You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, dim during power off. Open “ MENU” With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button. . Select “Setup” ❷...
Playback This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. DIGITAL SOUND Dolby Digital Digital Audio STEREO NTSC Stereo NTSC broadcast sys- tem in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan,etc. • Before Playing ....37 •...
Discs that cannot be played •DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” •3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. •DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard •Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment. •PAL discs •DVD-ROM/DVD+RW/PD/MV-Disc/DiVX Video Disc, etc •Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I This DVD Recorder-VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard...
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Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’ s label facing up. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. • Your DVD Recorder-VCR closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. • When a recordable media (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, etc.) is used, Auto Playback cannot be activated without pressing the Play button.
Using the Search & Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ➛ ➛ or ❿ ❿ button on the remote control. The playback speed will change as follows. DVD-VIDEO/ PLAY FF1/FR1 FF2/FR2 FF3/FR3 FF4/FR4 FF5/FR5 DVD-RAM/DVD-RW FF6/FR6 DVD-R...
About ANYKEY The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom. Press the ANYKEY button on the remote control during playback.
Repeat Play Using Repeat Play (For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD- RW/DVD-R) (DVD-VIDEO only supports chapter repeat.) Press the ANY KEY button. ❷ buttons to select Repeat and use button to select the Title, Chapter or A-B you want to play repeatedly. Press ENTER button. Repeat play allows you to repeat title, chapter or A-B.
Using the A-B Repeat Function For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD- RW/DVD-R Press the ANYKEY button during playback. ❷ to select Repeat and use to select A-B. Press ENTER button. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A) and then press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to Stop (B).
If you want to move to a desired time, enter the time in the sequence of hour, minute, and second using the number buttons and then press the ENTER button. 44 - English Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Audio languages and subtitle languages may not work depending on disc type.
Selecting the Audio language Press the ANYKEY button during playback. ❷ to select Audio and use select the desired audio language. • Audio languages may be different because they are disc-specific. • Some discs allow you to select languages from the disc menu only.
Using Bookmarks Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Setting a book mark Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. •...
Clearing a Bookmark Press the MARKER button. ➛❿ Press buttons to select a marked scene you want to delete. Press Clear button to delete the selected bookmark. When using a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR) the last Marker number added will be deleted. Note Zooming-In Press the ANY KEY button during playback.
Check Remaining Time Press Info button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) Using the Disc and Title Menu Some type of discs contains a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapter, audio track, subtitle, film preview, information on characters, etc.
Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. Insert an audio CD (CDDA) into the disc tray. • The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played back. Anykey ❷ Press buttons to select the track (song) to start playback from, and then press the ENTER button.
To Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. Press the ANYKEY button. Repeat Mode will be highlighted. Anykey 01. TRACK 1 01. TRACK 1 02. TRACK 2 03. TRACK 3 04. TRACK 4 01/12 05. TRACK 5 06.
Photo CD Playback Insert a photo CD (JPEG) into the disc tray. The screen shown below will appear automatically. ❿ II (Press button to switch to slide show mode.) To see the next 6 pictures, press the To see the previous 6 pictures, press the ❷...
Playing back an MP3 Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played back. Anykey 03_L.I.E DJDOC KIMHJ Seotaiji2 DJDOC YOUNG 05/16 01_INTRO(####) RETURN ❷ Press the buttons to select the folder you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button.
Using PIP The PIP function allows you to view a sub screen together with the main screen in DVD mode. You can watch both DVD and TV together. PIP does not work in VCR mode. Note Press the PIP button. •...
Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS videotape, 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.
Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of spe- cial playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. Pause ❿ II In Play mode, press (PLAY/PAUSE) to still a sin- gle frame.
Variable Search System Press the ANYKEY button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs.
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 Recorder 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 preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? DVD-RW: When unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted, the message "Do you want to intialize this disc"...
Recording the current channel you are watching 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of disc. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs should be formatted in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted. Make sure to format your unformatted discs before recording.
Making One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. ❷ Use the channel button or number buttons to select the channel to record. •...
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Set timer recording option. • The Timer Recording screen is displayed. Fill the input items using the arrow buttons. ➛❿ : Moves to the previous/next item, ❷ : Sets a value. • TO : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. •...
Editing Timer Record List Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. Editing the settings for a timer recording Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the button to select Timer Rec., and ❿ then press the ENTER or button. ❷...
Deleting a Timer Recording Entry Follow these directions to delete an entry from the timer record list. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the button to select Timer Rec., and ❿ then press the ENTER or button. ❷ Press the button to select scheduled Record List, and then press the ENTER or DVD-RW(VR)
Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip) This function allows you to watch the recently recorded 10- second images on the PIP screen while a recording is in progress. Press the TIME SLIP button on the remote control. • The recently recorded 10-second images are played back on the PIP screen.
Recording through a DV jack Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape the outputs of a camcorder that has a DV output jack. 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.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. Watch a Different Channel Press the TV/VCR button on the remote to switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel on your television.
Copy to DVD or VCR You can copy DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Press MENU button and select Copy. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD --> VCR VCR --> DVD Disc Manager DVD to VCR Select DVD --> VCR to copy DVD to VCR.
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VCR to DVD Select VCR --> DVD to copy VCR to DVD. VCR --> DVD scene will be displayed. • Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD --> VCR VCR --> DVD Disc Manager Press ENTER button to select the start position.
Editing • Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc 70 • Viewing Title List ... . . 72 • Playing a Title List Entry ..73 •...
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JPEG+MP3 DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RW(VR) DVD-RW(VR) Setup Timer Rec. DVD-R(V) DVD-R(V) Setup Timer Rec. Photo Music Press the MENU button again to hide the menu screen. You can configure the settings on the Setup Note Setup screen using the arrow and ENTER buttons. Timer Rec.
Viewing Title List You can playback the recorded titles, edit a title name, edit record list entries and lock or unlock the record list. Press the MENU button. Title List : Title refers to a recorded video stream. Title List shows a list to help you select Note a title.
Playing a Title List Entry Follow these directions to playback an entry from the Title List. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the button to select Title List, and then ❿ press the ENTER or button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control.
Renaming a Title List Entry Follow these directions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the button to select Title List, and then ❿ press the ENTER or button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control.
Deleting a Title List Entry Follow these directions to delete an entry from the Title List. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the button to select Title List, and then ❿ press the ENTER or button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control.
Locking a Title List Entry Follow these directions to lock an entry if you want to pro- tect it from unexpected deletions. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the button to select Title List, and then ❿ press the ENTER or button.
Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry Follow these directions to delete a section from a Title List entry. Press the MENU button. • You cannot recover a section once it is deleted from Title List. ❷ Press the button to select Title List, and then ❿...
Press the ENTER button at the end point. The image and time at the end point are displayed the end point window. ❷ Press the buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. • Message “Do you want to delete?” will be dis- played.
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Select the start point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback relat- ed buttons, and then press the PAUSE button. ❿ II • Playback related buttons: ❿ ❿,➛ ➛ Scene No.001 ❷ Press the button to select Start, and then press the ENTER button.
Editing a Playlist Entry Follow these directions to playback or edit (rename, edit scene, copy and delete ) the newly created playlist entries. Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. ❷ Press the button to select Playlist, and ❿...
Renaming Playlist Entries Follow these directions to rename a playlist entry, i.e., edit the title of a playlist entry. ❷ Press the button to select Rename, and then press the ENTER button. • The Rename screen is displayed. Select the desired characters using the arrow ❷➛❿...
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❷ Press the button to select Edit Scene, and then press the ENTER button • The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Edit Scene Scene No. Playlist No. 3 00:00:26 02 00:00:07 03 00:00:04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 A. Playing a Desired Scene Press the arrow buttons to select the scene you want to playback, and then press the ENTER button.
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Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. ❷ Press the buttons to select Change, and then press the ENTER button. • The scene you wanted to modify is changed with the selected section. • If you want to cancel a modification, select cancel and then press the ENTER button.
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❷ Press the button to select Start, and then press the ENTER button. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. Select the end point of the section you want to add as a new scene using the playback related buttons. ❷...
Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. ❷ Press the button to select Playlist, and then ❿ press the ENTER or button. ❷ Press the button to select Edit Playlist, and ❿...
❷ Press the button to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message ‘Do you want to delete?’. Do you want delete? ➛❿ Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button.
Press the arrow buttons to select Save, and then press the ENTER button. • A disc name is given to the disc. You may need to clear cartridge protection or unlock the protect before beginning editing. Note Disc Protection Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from disc format and program deletion due to unintended operations.
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Formatting a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Disc Use these instructions to format a disc. The cartridge write protect tab should be set to the unprotect position. The disc protection should also be cleared. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. ❷ Press the button to select Disc Manager, and ❿...
Delete All Title Lists Follow these instructions to delete all title lists. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. ❷ Press the button to select Disc Manager, and ❿ then press the ENTER or the DVD-RAM(VR) Cartridge Protection Info ❷...
Finalizing a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD Recorder-VCR, it needs to be finalized before it can be played back on external devices. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. ❷ Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, and ❿...
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Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. ❷ Press the button to select Disc Manager, and ❿ then press the ENTER or button. ❷ Press the button to select Disc Unfinalize, and ❿ then press the ENTER or button.
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, • 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.
• Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections Other problems describing your problem, and follow the directions given. • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center. 94 - English...
Problems and Solutions (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...
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 digital out- put.
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SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned 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.
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