Contents Contents (cont.) OREWORD LAYING Playing a Cassette..................Safety Instructions ..................Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically ............ DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ............Front View of the DVD-VCR ................Intelligent Picture Control ................Rear View of the DVD-VCR................Selecting the Colour Mode ................Infrared Remote Control ................
Contents Safety Instructions (cont.) The following illustrations represent precautions. DVD F UNCTIONS Setting Up the AUDIO Language Features ........... Using the Subtitle Language ................. Setting Up the Parental Control..............The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. Setting Up the Audio Options ................
Infrared Remote Control Front View of the DVD-VCR STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE F.F / STANDBY/ON VIDEO CASSETTE RECORD STANDBY/ON BUTTON DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON SKIP NEXT BUTTON COMPARTMENT BUTTON TRK- TRK+ BUTTON << >> SHUTTLE AUTO TRACKING, TRACKING +/- EJECT SHUTTLE BUTTON VOLUME +/- BUTTONS VOLUME PROG...
75 Ω OUT TO TV Rear Television coaxial (TO TV) You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. 75 Ω IN FROM ANT. Rear Aerial coaxial Cable television network (FROM ANT.)
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting Other Equipment to Your DVD-VCR To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways. The following An indoor aerial illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Connecting the Audio Output Cable Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Hi-Fi system. using a RCA cable Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a programme or recording To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cable via your DVD-VCR.
Deck Control Keys Basic TV Tuner Operations The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The The following buttons are used when watching television via the following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. STANDBY/ON Button TV/VCR Button STANDBY/ON...
Copying from DVD to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision®...
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the DVD-VCR Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the and the television. pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the You can choose to display or hide this information on the television pictures.
Presetting the Stations Manually Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already You do not need to preset the stations manually if you set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on have already set them automatically.
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme If you have stored a TV station: numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. That you do not require At the wrong programme position Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
Selecting the Cassette Type NICAM(OPTION) NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. programmes.
Using the Timer Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR You can check your preset recordings: to record a programme up to one month before that programme is When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR to be broadcast.
Playing a Cassette Intelligent Picture Control This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. TV VIEW preferences.
Selecting the Colour Mode Selecting the Audio Output Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the required system standard. loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard FRAME/STEP when you select AUTO.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. TV VIEW Press: ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ❿ ll button one more time to make STILL mode. FRAME/STEP ❿...
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. FRAME/STEP Press: ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ❿...
Searching for a Specific Sequence Auto Repeat Play Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. beginning to end. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.
Using the Tape Counter Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable The tape counter: You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes the equipment chosen.
A.DUB TV/VCR ❿ Press the ll button one more time to make STILL mode. You can copy a cassette to your DVD-V8000 from another video Press A.DUB. source, such as another VCR or a camcorder. TV VIEW Result: Your VCR is now in the Audio dubbing Pause mode.
SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback) Disc Type and Characteristics This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : SHUTTLE Inset the SVHS format tape that you want to see.
S-Video Cable Before using the DVD operation, press the TV VIEW button on the remote control to watch and select DVD. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD-V8000 Digital Audio out S-Video Jack Jack...
Playing a Disc Using the Search & Skip Functions During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Stopping Playback. Press the STOP button during playback. Removing Disc. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. During playback, press the ❿...
Using the Display Function (DVD) During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. - Current title, chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed. Use the ➛, ❿ button to select a title or a chapter number. Use the button or Number buttons to enter a different ❷...
Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc (VCD/CD only). When Playing a DVD : Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛, ❿ button. MARK MODE - A-B Repeat...
Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD) Using the Disc View Function (Track View VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number. Press the MODE button. During playback, press the TITLE button. Disc View ENTER PROGRAM 01 Use the ➛, ❿ button to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER Press the button to select Track View.
Selecting the Audio Language (Using the AUDIO button) Changing the Camera Angle You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you AUDIO button. can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button : Press the AUDIO button.
Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) The Mark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. During playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote.
Using the Setup Menu Setting Up the Language Features The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.
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Setting Up the AUDIO Language Features Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that Using the Audio Language : have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. DVDs that your family watches.
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Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Display Options With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. Use the button to select Audio Options. Then press the Use the button to select Display Options. Then press the ❷...
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Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution Rated voltage AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Power consumption...
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Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action Page Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. Disc does not play. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, CD-RW, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD.