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DVD-VR300E
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TV
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
TV MUTE
IPC
AUDIO
SELECT
INPUT SEL.
DVD
VCR
TV
VOL
PROG/TRK
OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
REC
SKIP
F.ADV
MARKER
TITLE LIST
MENU
ANYKEY
PLAY LIST
DISC MENU
TITLE MENU
OK
RETURN
CLEAR
INFO.
TV/VCR
SUBTITLE
REC SPEED
REC
DVD
VCR
REC PAUSE
PIP
COPY
TIME SLIP
00015K
PAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual DVD-VR300E www.samsungvcr.com STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON TV MUTE AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. PROG/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 00015K...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    Precaution Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future refer- ence. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 4 • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalised with a Samsung DVD recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
  • Page 5 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 finalised, you cannot perform additional recording. • Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Getting Started Warning ......2 Precaution ..... . . 3 General Features .
  • Page 7 Playback Playback *DVD Playback Before Playing ..... 44 Region code (DVD-Video only) ... . . 44 Disc types that can be played .
  • Page 8 Videoplus+ Extended ....74 Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip) ......75 Recording From External Devices .

  • Page 9: General Features

    General Features The DVD-VR300E 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 playback Record up to about 12-hours of video with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour of video with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the record- ing mode.

  • Page 10: Before Reading The User's Manual

    Copyright ©2004 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. 10 - English How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR Step 1 Select the disc type This unit can record on the following types of discs.
  • Page 11 Step 3 Recording There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as recording type : Once, Daily or Weekly or recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (stan- dard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the recording mode.

  • Page 12: Description

    Description Front Panel 6 7 8 1. DVD DECK 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3. VCR DECK 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON 6. INPUT BUTTON 7. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK 8. VIDEO INPUT JACK 9. AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK 10. DV INPUT JACK Front Panel Display 1.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO OUT L,R JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) AUDIO/VIDEO JACK AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET OUT TO TV CONNECTOR AERIAL IN CONNECTOR English - 13...

  • Page 14: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON PROG/TRK RETURN 00015K 1. STANDBY/ON Button 2. NUMBER Button 3. IPC Button 4. VCR Button 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6. TV Control Buttons • VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment •...

  • Page 15: Connecting & Setting Up

    Connecting & Setting Up • Quick Overview ....15 • Unpacking ..... . . 16 •...

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    Step 1: Unpacking Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Audio/Video Cable • RF Cable for TV • Remote Control • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) • User’s Manual * Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash. Step 2: Connecting DVD Recorder-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Scart Cable

    Step 3: Connecting the Scart Cable Method 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder- VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to the televi- sion using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: •...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Video Cable

    1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the DVD Recorder-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input sources.

  • Page 19: Connecting To An S-Video Input Jack

    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 (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Stereo Amplifier With Analog Input Jacks

    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. AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL white ANALOG AUDIO IN ANALOG AUDIO IN Front(L)speaker...

  • Page 21: Connecting External Devices

    Step 6 : 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 external devices to the AUX in jacks. • Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack. Method 1 : Connecting a external devices to the AUX jacks You can use the AUX jacks on the front panel of the DVD...

  • Page 22: Setting The Remote Control

    Setting the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder-VCR remote control control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON TV MUTE AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. PROG/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SKIP F.ADV MARKER TITLE LIST MENU ANYKEY PLAY LIST DISC MENU...

  • Page 23: System Setup

    System Setup • On-Screen Menu Navigation ..23 • Plug & Auto Setup ....24 • Setting the Date and Time .

  • Page 24: Plug & Auto Setup

    Plug & Auto Setup The DVD Recorder-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. The DVD Recorder-VCR will then be ready for use.

  • Page 25: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Your DVD Recorder-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop programme recording • Preset your DVD Recorder-VCR to record a pro- gramme automatically • You must set the date and time when you purchase the DVD Recorder-VCR •...

  • Page 26: Presetting The Stations Automatically

    Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 24). Your DVD Recorder-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner.

  • Page 27: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Presetting the Stations Manually If you have already set then automatically, you do not need to preset the stations manually. Open “MENU” With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Select “Setup” ❷ Using the buttons, move the selection bar ❿...

  • Page 28: Clearing A Preset Station

    To... Then... Select a Character Press the the required name character is displayed (letters, numbers or “ - ” character) ➛ ❿ Move to the next or Press the previous character respectively. If you.. Then... Wish to store the • Press the station displayed the MFT is selected.

  • Page 29: Changing The Preset Manual Setup Table

    ❷ Press the buttons to select a PR number ❿ as required then press or OK button to select. ❷ Press the button to select Delete. Then press OK button to delete. PR.03 Do you want to delete 'PR.03'? ➛❿ Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 30: Setting The Vcr Output Channel

    ❷ Press the buttons, until the required preset TV programme is selected then press button to select. ❷ Press the button to select Swap. To change the programme number assigned to a station press the OK button on the remote con- trol.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Language Features

    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. Audio With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 32: Subtitle

    Subtitle With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. ❷ Select “Setup” using buttons, then press ❿ or OK button. ❷ buttons, then Select “Language” using press the ❿ or OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed. Programme ❷...

  • Page 33: Disc Menu

    Disc Menu With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. ❷ Select “Setup” using buttons, then press ❿ or OK button. ❷ buttons, then Select “Language” using press the ❿ or OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed. Programme ❷...

  • Page 34: On-Screen Menu

    On-Screen Menu With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. ❷ Select “Setup” using buttons, then press ❿ or OK button. ❷ buttons, then Select “Language” using press the ❿ or OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed. Programme ❷...

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Allow you to setup the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system in use. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. ❷ Select “Setup” using buttons, then press ❿...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Display(Video) Options

    Setting Up the Display(Video) Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. You can’t use the Setup functions during play- back. ❷ Select “Setup” using buttons, then press ❿...

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Parental Control

    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 DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 38: About The Change Password

    About the Change Password; Select Change Password using ❿ then press the or OK button. • The ‘Enter the password.’ message will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 but- tons on the remote control. • The ‘Confirm the password.’ message will be displayed.
  • Page 39 Select “VCR” ❷ Using the buttons, move the selection bar ❿ to “VCR”, then press or OK to select. NICAM : On Programme AV 1 Output : RGB Select “Tape Length” ❿ Press the button to select the Tape Length. This information is usually printed on the tape box.

  • Page 40: Intelligent Picture Control(Ipc)

    Intelligent Picture Control (IPC) The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, accord- ing to your own preferences. Open “MENU” With the VCR in play mode. Press the MENU button. Select “Setup” ❷ Using the buttons, move the selection bar ❿...

  • Page 41: Selection The Colour Mode

    Selection the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a tape, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select Automatic. • When playing back a tape, the standard is automatical- ly selected by the DVD Recorder-VCR.

  • Page 42: Front Display

    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 mode, press the MENU button. . Select “Setup” ❷ Using the buttons, move the selection bar ❿...

  • Page 43: Nicam

    NICAM NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmis- sion in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Open “MENU” Press the MENU button. with the VCR in stop mode.

  • Page 44: Before Playing

    Playback This section introduces basic functions of play- back by disc type. Dolby Digital STEREO Stereo PAL Colour System in Australia, Newzealand, etc. • Before Playing ....44 •...

  • Page 45: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    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 not recorded following the Video Recording Standard • Unfinalised DVD-R recorded on other equipment. • Dual layer DVD-R/DVD-RW •...
  • Page 46 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 can- not be activated without pressing the Play but- ton.

  • Page 47: Using The Search & Skip Functions

    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 ❿ ❿ ❿ ❿ Fast X2 Fast X4 ❿...

  • Page 48: About Anykey

    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.

  • Page 49: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Using Repeat Play (For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD- RW/DVD-R) “Chaper repeat” is only available in DVD-Video. Press the ANYKEY button. ❷ buttons to select Repeat and use button to select the A-B, Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. Press OK button. Repeat play allows you to repeat title, chapter or A-B.

  • Page 50: Using The A-B Repeat Function

    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 OK button. Press the OK button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A) and then press the OK button at the point where you want the repeat play to Stop (B).

  • Page 51: Selecting The Subtitle & Audio Language

    If you want to move to a desired time, enter the time in the sequence of hour, minute, and sec- ond using the number buttons and then press the OK button. NUMBER Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Audio languages and subtitle languages may not work depending on disc type.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Audio Language

    Selecting the Audio language Press the ANYKEY button during playback. ❷ to select Audio and use to 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.

  • Page 53: Using The Bookmark

    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 OK button when the desired scene appears. •...

  • Page 54: Clearing A Bookmark

    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. Zooming-In Press the ANY KEY button during playback. 54 - English ❷ buttons to select Zoom, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 55: Check Remaining Time

    Check Remaining Time Press INFO button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, Current counter, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) - - : - - : - - 02:08 Thu 01 Jan.2004 Using the Disc and Title Menu Some type of discs contains a dedicated menu system...

  • Page 56: Playing Back An Audio Cd (Cdda)

    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 Anykey ❷ Press buttons to select the track (song) to start playback from, and then press the OK but-...

  • Page 57: Play Option Mode

    Play Option Mode Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted. • During Playback, repeat mode will be highlighted. • During Stop, Play option will be highlighted. Select Play Option Mode using the and press the OK button. •...

  • Page 58: To Programme Tracks

    To Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. During Playback, press the ANYKEY button. Repeat Mode will be highlighted. Select Play Option using the ➛❿ buttons. Press the OK button. The play option screen will appear. Select Playlist using the ❷buttons and press the OK button.

  • Page 59: Photo Cd Playback

    Photo CD Playback Insert a photo CD (JPEG) into the disc tray. The screen shown below will appear automati- ❿ II cally. (Press (PLAY/PAUSE) button to switch to slide show mode.) To see the next 6 pictures, press the To see the previous 6 pictures, press the ton.

  • Page 60: Playing Back An Mp3 Cd

    Playing back an MP3 Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played back. ❷ Press the buttons to select the folder you want to hear, and then press the OK button. ❷...

  • Page 61: Using Pip

    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 During Playback, press the PIP button. •...

  • Page 62: Playing The Vcr

    Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS Video tape, 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.

  • Page 63: Special Vcr Playback Features

    Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. Still ❿ II In Play mode, press (PLAY/PAUSE) to still a single frame.

  • Page 64: Variable Search System

    Variable Search System Press the ANYKEY button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is record- ed, 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.

  • Page 65: Recording

    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 Finalising Additional Recording format Samsung DVD-RAM VR Mode...

  • Page 66: Recording Formats

    Recording Formats When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your prefer- ences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. DVD-RW: When unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted, the message "Do you want to intialize this disc"...

  • Page 67: Recording The Current Programme You Are Watching

    Recording the current Programme you are watching 1. Check the aerial cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of disc. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs should be formatted in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted. Make sure to format your unformatted discs before recording.

  • Page 68: Making A One Touch Recording(Otr)

    Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add record- ing time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours at the touch of a button. Use the PROG/TRK buttons or number buttons to select the station to record. Start Recording.
  • Page 69 Press the OK button. • The information concerning the programme is displayed. • When using the Videoplus+ function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. On the first occasion, you must enter the station number manually by pressing the ❷...

  • Page 70: Modifying Videoplus+ Programming

    Modifying Videoplus+ Programming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, refer to following instruction before pressing OK button. If you wish to... Select an input source other than the tuner (AV1, AV2 or AUX) Record a programme every day (Monday to Sunday) at the same time Record a programme every week...

  • Page 71: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Using the Timer Programming Feature 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. 3. Check the date and time are correct. Make sure the Clock has been set (Setup - Clock Set) before you proceed with a timer recording. Press the TIMER REC button.

  • Page 72: Editing Timer Programming Feature

    AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality auto- matically. It depends on the remaining time on the DVD. XP (high quality) : Select when video quality is are impor- tant. (Approx. 1 hour) SP (standard quality) : Select to record in standard quali- ty.

  • Page 73: Deleting A Timer Programming

    ❷ Press the buttons to select “Standard ❿ Timer” and then press the or OK button. Scheduled Record List ❷ Press the buttons to select the number of the timer programming you want to edit, and ❿ then press the or OK button.

  • Page 74: Videoplus+ Extended

    ❷ Press the buttons to select “Delete”, and then press the OK button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirm message such as ‘Do you want to delete ‘No.01’?’. ➛❿ Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 75: (Time Slip)

    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. During recording press the TIME SLIP button on the remote control. • The recently recorded 10-second images are played back on the PIP screen.

  • Page 76: Recording Through A Dv Jack

    Recording through a DV jack Follow these directions to record onto a disc 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.

  • Page 77: Special Recording Features

    Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a differ- ent Programme, watch a different media, or add record- ing 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.

  • Page 78: Copy To Dvd Or Vcr

    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 Playlist Disc Manager Programme DVD to VCR Select DVD --> VCR to copy DVD to VCR.

  • Page 79: Vcr To Dvd

    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 Playlist Disc Manager Programme Press OK button to select the start position.

  • Page 80: Editing

    Editing • Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc 80 • Viewing Title List ... . . 82 • Playing a Title List Entry ..83 •...

  • Page 81: Jpeg+Mp3

    Programme JPEG+MP3 Programme DVD-RAM(VR) Playlist Disc Manager Programme DVD-RW(VR) DVD-RW(VR) Playlist Programme Disc Manager Setup Programme DVD-R(V) DVD-R(V) Photo Music Disc Manager Programme Programme Setup Press the MENU button again to hide the menu screen. You can configure the settings on the Note Setup screen using the arrow and OK buttons.

  • Page 82: Viewing Title List

    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. DVD-RW(VR) Playlist Disc Manager Programme Title List : Title refers to a recorded video stream.

  • Page 83: Playing A Title List Entry

    Playing a Title List Entry Follow these directions to playback an entry from the Title List. Press the MENU button. DVD-RW(VR) Playlist Disc Manager Programme 01/JAN/2004 02/JAN/2004 03/JAN/2004 04/JAN/2004 05/JAN/2004 05/JAN/2004 12:00 PR5 05/JAN/2004 06/JAN/2004 12:00 07/JAN/2004 ❷ Press the buttons to select Title List, and ❿...

  • Page 84: Renaming A Title List Entry

    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 buttons to select Title List, and ❿ then press the or OK button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control.

  • Page 85: Deleting A Title List Entry

    Deleting a Title List Entry Follow these directions to delete an entry from the Title List. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the buttons to select Title List, and ❿ then press the or OK button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control.

  • Page 86: Locking A Title List Entry

    Locking a Title List Entry Follow these directions to lock an entry if you want to protect it from unexpected deletions. Press the MENU button. ❷ Press the buttons to select Title List, and ❿ then press the or OK button. •...

  • Page 87: Deleting A Section From A Title List Entry

    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 buttons to select Title List, and ❿...

  • Page 88: Creating A Playlist Entry

    Press the OK button at the end point. The image and time at the end point are displayed the end point window. Title List No.02 02/JAN/2004 12:00 PR2 02/JAN/2004 12:00 00:02:09 ❷ Press the buttons to select Delete, and then press the OK button. •...
  • Page 89 Select the start point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the play- back related buttons, and then press the button. ❿ II • Playback related buttons: ❿ ❿,➛ ➛ Scene No.001 01/JAN/2004 12:00 ❷...

  • Page 90: Editing A Playlist Entry

    Editing a Playlist Entry Follow these directions to playback or edit (rename, edit scene, copy and delete ) the newly creat- ed playlist entries. Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. ❷ Press the buttons to select Playlist, and ❿...

  • Page 91: Renaming Playlist Entries

    Renaming Playlist Entries Follow these directions to rename a playlist entry, i.e., edit the title of a playlist entry. ❷ Press the buttons to select Rename, and then press the OK button. • The Rename screen is displayed. Select the desired characters using the arrow ❷➛❿...

  • Page 92: Playing A Desired Scene

    ❷ Press the button to select Edit Scene, and then press the OK 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 ❷...

  • Page 93: (Changing The Position Of A Scene)

    Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Scene No.001 00:00:20 00:05:30 01/JAN/2004 12:00 01/JAN/2004 12:00 00:05:30 ❷ Press the buttons to select Change, and then press the OK button. • The scene you wanted to modify is changed with the selected section.

  • Page 94: Deleting A Scene From The Playlist

    ❷ Press the buttons to select Start, and then press the OK button. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. Scene No.001 01/JAN/2004 12:00 01/JAN/2004 12:00 Select the end point of the section you want to add as a new scene using the playback related buttons.

  • Page 95: Copying A Playlist Entry To The Vcr

    Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. ❷ Press the buttons to select Playlist, and ❿ then press the or OK button. ❷ Press the buttons to select Edit Playlist, ❿ and then press the or OK button, or press the PLAY LIST button on the remote...

  • Page 96: Disc Manager

    ❷ Press the buttons to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirma- tion message ‘Do you want to delete?’. Do you want to delete? Scenes 01/JAN/2004 12:00 ➛❿ Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 97: Disc Protection

    ❷ ➛❿ buttons to select Save, and then Press press the OK button. • A disc name is given to the disc. Playlist Disc Finalise Disc Manager Programme 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...

  • Page 98: Formatting A Dvd-Ram/Dvd-Rw Disc

    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 buttons to select Disc Manager, ❿...

  • Page 99: Deleting All Title Lists

    Delete All Title Lists Follow these instructions to delete all title lists. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. ❷ Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, ❿ and then press the or OK the button. Playlist Disc Manager Programme ❷...

  • Page 100: Finalising A Disc

    Finalising a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD Recorder-VCR, it needs to be finalised 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, ❿...

  • Page 101: Unfinalising A Disc (V/Vr Mode)

    Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. ❷ Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, ❿ and then press the or OK button. DVD-RW(VR:F) Playlist Disc Unfinalise Disc Manager Programme ❷ Press the buttons to select Disc Unfinalise, ❿...

  • Page 102: Reference

    Reference • Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD- RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) ..103 • Troubleshooting ... . . 104 • Problems and Solutions (VCR) ..105 •...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung autho- rized service center, • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the STANDBY/ON button of your DVD Recorder-VCR.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    • 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. 104 - English...

  • Page 105: Problems And Solutions (Vcr)

    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...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications Power requirements Power consumption General Weight Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video input (Rear) Input Audio input (Rear) Front input RF out Audio (DVD, VCR) Output Audio (DVD Only) Video (DVD, VCR) Tape format Colour system Tuning system Video S/N Resolution Audio S/N Audio frequency characteristics...
  • Page 107 UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of pur- chase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that war- ranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was pur- chased.
  • Page 108 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS www.samsungvcr.com AK68-00500A(02)

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