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  • Page 1 Thanks you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register DVD-SH893 DVD-SH895 DVD-SH897...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    getting started 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

    getting started 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

    getting started 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 getting started 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: System Setup

    getting started getting started connecting & setting up system setup dtV functions 10_ getting started Warning Precaution General Features Before reading the user’s manual How to use the HDD & DVD Recorder Unpacking Description Tour of the Remote Control Connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder Additional connections Antenna + HDD &...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    playback Region code (DVD-Video only) Logos of Discs that can be played Disc types that can be played Playing a Disc Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu Using the Playback Related buttons Using the INFO button Selecting the Subtitle Language Selecting the Soundtracks &...

  • Page 12: General Features

    getting started gEnEraL FEaTUrES This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs or on the HDD. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/±RW discs or HDD. HDD recording DVD-SH893 You can record up to Approx. 264 hours of video (in EP 8 Hr mode) on the internal 160 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).
  • Page 13 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 41) EZ record Mode This function allows you initialise and Finalise a disc automatically.
  • Page 14 If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 106~107) 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. 1_ getting started...
  • Page 15 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 16 getting started Step 5 : Editing a recorded disc Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The HDD & DVD Recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs and HDD. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Remote Control

    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. Make sure that the polarities (+ and –) are aligned correctly. Replace the battery cover.
  • Page 18 Controllable TV Codes BranD 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 19 DESCriPTiOn Front Panel (DVD-SH893/895/897) 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 Displays the playing status, time, etc. Opens and closes the disc tray. Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. ( Playback mode) Select TV preset channels.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    getting started rear Panel In from aerial connector VIDEO OUT AV2(EXT) INPUT SCART Connector HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) AV1(TV) OUTPUT SCART Connectora AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO Out to TV connector 0_ getting started Connects RF cable from antenna. Connects the input of external equipment using a Video cable. Connects to equipment having SCART output jack.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display In Disc Indicator Lights status icon. DVD VIEW Indicator Lights when DVD mode is selected. HDD VIEW Indicator Lights when HDD mode is selected. USB VIEW Indicator Lights when USB mode is selected. TIMER Indicator Lights to indicate the timer record mode. HDMI Indicator Lights to indicate when HDMI is connected and HDMI resolution status.

  • Page 22: 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 23 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 24: Additional Connections

    connecting & setting up 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 TV.
  • Page 25 anTEnna + HDD & DVD rECOrDEr + EXTErnaL DECODEr BOX + If you connect external decoder box to HDD & DVD Recorder, you can record scrambled channels (CANAL+or Premiere broadcasts) received through the built-in TV tuner in HDD & DVD Recorder. Wall Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

  • Page 26: Other Type Of Connecting The Video Output Cable

    connecting & setting up OTHEr TYPE OF COnnECTing THE ViDEO OUTPUT CaBLE There are several ways to output video signal not using scart cables. Select one of the following video connecting 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 are available only if your TV supports Component video input, respectively.
  • Page 27 Case 2 : Component Video output jacks Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT(Y, P & DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN(Y, P You will enjoy high quality and accurate colour reproduction images. 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 28: Other Type Of Connecting The Audio Output Cable

    connecting & setting up OTHEr TYPE OF COnnECTing 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 license under U.S.
  • Page 29 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 30 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 31 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 the best quality images and sounds. 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 32 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 33 - 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 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37: 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 38: Daylight Saving Time

    system setup Daylight Saving Time To setup, follow steps 1~3 in page 37. 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 39 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 in page 38. Press the $% buttons to select Manual Scanning (Digital), then press OK or + button.
  • Page 40 system setup Channel List (Digital) This function is possible in DVB-T mode only. This function is used to edit the favorite channel list or delete the channel. To setup, follow steps 1~2 in page 38. Press the $% buttons to select Channel List (Digital), then press OK or + button.

  • Page 41: 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 42 For using anynet+ (HDMi CEC) Connect the HDD & DVD Recorder to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See pages 31~32) Set the Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) to “On” on your HDD & DVD Recorder. (See page 41) Set the Anynet+ function on your TV.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Output Selection

    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 48: 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 49: 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 50 system setup EZ record This function allows you 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 51: Basic Functions

    DTV functions ‘EPG’ is used as the same meaning with ‘TNT’. 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.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Guide Timer Recording

    guide Timer recording Make sure that clock must be set before operating this function. (see pages 37~38) Press the ▲▼_ + buttons to select desired programme, then press rED(a) button. The time of Guide is the time of the current channel enters. You can check the setting in the scheduled List.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 + buttons to move to the next position.

  • Page 62: Playing Back 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 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66: Select Contents

    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 67: 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 pages 67~69.) To operate this function, you have to select the disc containing both music files and photo file.
  • Page 68 playback rotate To setup, follow steps 1 to 4 in page 67. . 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 69: Playing A Divx

    Select Contents To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 67. 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.
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: Recording Times

    recording DVD-SH897 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: Using The Time Shift Function

    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 81: 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 37~38) Using the TiMEr button With the unit in Stop mode, press the TiMEr button.

  • Page 82: Editing The Scheduled List

    recording VPS/PDC : VPS(Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) function. - If you set this function on, you can control the starting and ending time of recording by special signal included in the broadcasting signal. If a TV programme is shortened or starts earlier or later than scheduled, this function synchronizes the starting and ending time of recording with the actual broadcasting time automatically.

  • Page 83: Adding A Scheduled List

    Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of the Scheduled List you want to edit, then press the OK button. Edit the items you want to modify. See the “Making a Timer Recording” section for more information on Timer Recording Input items.

  • Page 84: 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 85 Delete recorded List Deletes a Recorded List individually. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of the recorded List you want to delete, and then press the rED(a) button. . Press the _ + buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button.

  • Page 86: Playing The Title

    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 87 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 88: 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 89 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 90: 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 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95 Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 94. . 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 96: 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 97: About The Copy Screen

    COPYing FrOM HDD TO DVD Or ViCE-VErSa about the Copy Screen Selected Items : Avallable : 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 98: Copying Mp3, Jpeg Or Divx

    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 wan to copy, then press the MarKEr button until a checkmark appears. Repeat this step to select an additional title you want to copy.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Changing The Name Of Music/Photo/Divx File

    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 101: Disc Manager

    Press the ▲▼ buttons to select rename, then press the OK or + button. Rename Screen is displayed. Select the desired characters using the ▲▼_ + buttons, then press the OK button. Back Space (rED(a) button) : Deletes and moves the cursor backwards by one position.

  • Page 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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 105 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 106: Troubleshooting

    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 107: 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 108: 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-SH893 HDD Capacity DVD-SH895 DVD-SH897...
  • Page 109  This product uses some software programs which are distributed under the GPL/LGPL license. 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 110 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 License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
  • Page 111 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 112 gnu lesser general public license (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 license document, but changing it is not allowed. [This is the first released version of the Lesser GPL.
  • Page 113 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 114 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 115 License 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. It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims;...
  • Page 116 Contact SaMSUng WOrLD WiDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
  • Page 117 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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