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.
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 fi nalised 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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- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been fi nalised. - If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturer’s recorder but has not been fi...
■ Description ... 12 Front Panel (DVD-VR350)... 12 Front Panel (DVD-VR355)... 12 Front Panel Display ... 13 Rear Panel (DVD-VR350) ... 13 Rear Panel (DVD-VR355) ... 14 Tour of the Remote Control ... 15 Connecting & Setting Up ■ Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable ...
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Special VCR Playback Features ... 48 Variable Search System ... 49 Recording DVD Recording ■ Recordable discs ... 50 Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder ... 50 Recording Formats ... 51 ■ Recording Mode ... 51 ■ Unrecordable video ... 52 ■...
GB DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc, depending on the recording mode. Creating DVD video titles using DVD±RW/DVD±R discs With the DVD-VR350,VR355 you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. A Variety of Recording Options Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and EP to meet your recording needs.
▌ Step 4 : Playing You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters. During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording.
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3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-fi gure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate number buttons. Controllable TV Codes BRAND SELECT NUMBER SAMSUNG TV +01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +35 AKAI TV +12 BANG & OLUFSEN...
Description ▌ Front Panel (DVD-VR350) DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) AUDIO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) DV INPUT JACK ▌ Front Panel (DVD-VR355) DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK...
DVD(±)R or DVD(±)RW is activated. Progressive Scan mode is activated. Record function is activated. VCR is activated. DVD or CD media is loaded. ▌ Rear Panel (DVD-VR350) S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT) The time, counter position or current deck status is indicated.
▌ Rear Panel (DVD-VR355) S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT) AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART AV2 (EXT) SCART COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS OUT TO TV CONNECTOR AERIAL IN CONNECTOR 10. HDMI OUTPUT (DVD-VR355 only) English - 14...
▌ Tour of the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. 1. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 2. TV Button Press this to operate TV. 3. STANDBY/ON Button 4.
Connecting & Setting Up Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable ■ Make sure that both the television and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. 1. Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
▌ Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder & VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.
Connecting the Audio/Video Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. 1. Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. 2.
In case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard defi nition output. If there are questions regarding your Samsung TV set’ s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR, please contact our customer service centre.
DTS On in Audio setup menu. In this case, set the digital audio output to PCM or DTS off. ■ If you connect the HDMI cable between Samsung TV, you can operate easily DVD Recorder & VCR using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See pages 33~34)
AV Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theatre experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVD Recorder &...
System Setup DVD-Recorder Setup No Disc Programme System ► Setup Clock Set ► Language ► Audio ► Video ► Parental Control ► Install ► MOVE RETURN EXIT Auto Channel Memory Stop DVD-Recorder Auto Setup No Disc Date Time Auto Clock 2007 MOVE RETURN...
DVD-Recorder Clock Set No Disc Programme Setup Date Time Auto Clock 2007 MOVE RETURN EXIT Auto Channel Memory Stop Setting the Date and Time Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop a programme recording •...
Manual Setup ◄ ► Name Decoder Done MOVE 5. Press the OK button to start the auto scanning. • The fi rst frequency band is scanned and the station found fi rst is displayed and stored. The DVD Recorder & VCR then searches for the second station and so on. •...
DVD-Recorder Audio No Disc Programme Digital Output : PCM ► : Off ► Setup Dynamic Compression : On ► NICAM : On ► MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Audio No Disc Programme Digital Output : PCM ► : Off ► Setup Dynamic Compression : On ►...
DVD-Recorder Video No Disc Programme TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ► 3D Noise Reduction : Off Setup ► Video Output : Component ► DivX(R) Registration ► MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Video No Disc Programme TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ► 3D Noise Reduction : Off ►...
DVD-Recorder Video No Disc Programme TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ► 3D Noise Reduction : Off ► Setup Video Output : Component ► 576P HDMI/DVI Resolution DivX(R) Registration 720P √ 1080i MOVE RETURN EXIT Available video output jacks are as follow. Available Video Output Jack Setting mode Component mode...
DVD-Recorder Video No Disc Programme TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ► DivX(R) Video On Demand 3D Noise Reduction : Off ► Setup Your registration code is : Video Output : Component ► XXXXXXXX HDMI/DVI Resolution ► To learn more, visit www.divx.com/vod Done MOVE RETURN...
DVD-Recorder System No Disc Programme Tape Length : E180 E180 √ Auto Play : On E240 √ Setup Auto Repeat : Off E280 √ E300 : On ► Colour System : Automatic ► MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder System No Disc Programme Tape Length : E180...
DVD-Recorder System No Disc Programme Tape Length : E180 ► Auto Play : On ► Setup Auto Repeat : Off ► : On Automatic √ Colour System : Automatic √ MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder System No Disc Programme ► 6 Hours DVD EP Mode Time : AV1 √...
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the DVD Recorder & VCR to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (see page 20) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)
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DVDR View TV Select Device Record Menu on Device Device Operation Receiver : Off Setup Move Exit TV Menu For using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 1. Connect DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV by using HDMI cable. (See page 20) 2. Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) to “On” on your DVD Recorder & VCR. (see above) 3.
Playback This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
▌ Discs that cannot be played ● DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” ● 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. ● A DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not fi nalised in a different manufacturer’s recorder. ●...
Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, fi lm previews, information on characters, etc. ▌ For DVD-VIDEO disc Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc.
■ No sound is heard during Scan (Search) mode, except CDs (CD- DA). (You can hear the sound during forward search (Fast 1) in disc.) No sound is heard during scanning in all MPEG4 modes. Depending on the disc type, the sound quality may lower during Fast 1 mode.
DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:11 Subtitle Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE ▌ Step Motion Play During Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button on the remote control. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. To return to normal speed playback, press the ►ll button.
DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:27 Subtitle Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:52 Subtitle D 5.1CH Audio Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE Repeat A-B DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:57 Subtitle Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Angle...
DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/28 Time 00:01:03 Subtitle Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/28 Time 00:01:01 Subtitle Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback.
Bookmark - - - - - - - -- Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. ▌ MOVE PLAY CLEAR RETURN 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2.
- - - - - - - -- N : 2 Marker ▌ 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. MOVE PLAY CLEAR RETURN 3. Press the ◄► button to move to the next position. 4.
DVD-RW(VR) Slide Show Speed Slow Normal Fast JPEG01 MOVE PHOTO RETURN DVD-RW(VR) JPEG01 MOVE PHOTO RETURN DivX List DIVX01 00/01 Title Size ROOT movie_1 MPEG4 ROOT MOVE MOVE RETURN RETURN EXIT EXIT 5-1. If you press the ► ll button, the Slide Show Speed screen will appear. Press the ◄►...
■ This unit can play the following video compression formats MPEG4 Codec format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x DivX-Pro Xvid Motion Compensation : QPEL, GMC Audio format : “MP3”, “MPEG1 Audio Layer2”, “LPCM”, “AC3”, “DTS”, “MS ADPCM” ■ Some MPEG4 fi...
Skip In Play mode, press F.ADV/SKIP button to cue ahead exactly 30 seconds. Press F.ADV/SKIP button repeatedly up to 4 times to cue ahead 2 minutes. Slow motion In Still mode, press ► ► button for slow motion. Press the ► ► button repeatedly to play slow motion speed at 1/10, 1/7, 1/5 times.
● DVD-VR350 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R ● DVD-VR355 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW • DVD±RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD±Rs are non-rewritable. ▌ Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder Recording Recording Disc Types Finalising format Device Samsung DVD-RAM VR Mode Other Company fi...
DVD-RAM Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? DVD±RW/+R Uninitialised Disc Do you want to initialise this disc? ▌ Recording Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fi ts your preferences. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears.
Unrecordable video Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this DVD Recorder & VCR. When the DVD Recorder & VCR receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. You cannot record copy protected movie. 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.
PR 7 Available Time 00:28 ▌ ▌ Recording immediately Before you start 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordeble disc on the disc tray. 3. Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/+R discs should be formatted or initialised in advance before beginning recording.
The DV device is connected. MOVE RETURN ■ You can not change the recording mode and the programme 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.
DVD-Recorder Programme DVD-RAM(VR) Title List VideoPlus+ ► Scheduled Record List Playlist ► VideoPlus+ Extended : Off ► Disc Manager Programme Setup Copy MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Current Time 12:00 No. To Source Day Start End Speed V/P Edit No.
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Recording Speed (DVD) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. In AUTO Mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function selects one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP mode and is used in timer recording mode only.
DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Current Time 12:00 No. To Source Day Start End Speed V/P Edit No. 01 Source Start End Speed V/P PR 01 Daily 12:00 14:00 SP Off Available Time 00:48 SP MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Current Time 12:00 No.
DVD-Recorder Programme DVD-RAM(VR) Title List VideoPlus+ ► Scheduled Record List Playlist ► VideoPlus+ Extended : Off ► Disc Manager Programme Setup Copy MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder VideoPlus+ DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Enter VideoPlus+ Code number. [0-9] Disc Manager Programme Setup Copy NUMBER RETURN...
EZ REC MODE This function allows you Initialise and Finalise a disc automatically. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the EZ REC MODE Press “On” to confirm EZ REC mode. Otherwise press “Off” 2. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select On, and then press the OK button. 3.
Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in preset increments up to 9 hours by pressing the ■...
STOP STOP 00:00:00 00:00:00 Rem 00:48 Rem 01:21 PR 1 PR 1 JAN 01 2007 MON 12 : 00 Check Remaining Time 1. Press INFO button on the remote control. The following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different media,...
DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist JAN/01/2007 Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:0 00:00:11 Play √ Rename Edit Scene Copy JAN/01/2007 12:00 Delete 1 Scene JAN/01/2007 12:00 MOVE RETURN EXIT Copy to DVD or VCR You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and disc.
VCR - - > DVD DVD-Recorder DVD-RAM(VR) Start Edit 00:02:20 00:03:22 Play √ --:--:-- --:--:-- Copy √ Delete 00:03:42 STOP Copy All MOVE RETURN EXIT ▌ To copy from VCR to DVD 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2.
Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List JAN/01/2007 Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:11 ► 02 JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:09 ►...
DVD+RW Chapter Edit Do you want to delete all chapter marks? 00:00:00 ► Delete Hidden Delete All Return MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD+RW Divide Title Title List No. 03 Start 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 ► Point Divide Return MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD+RW Divide Title Title List No.
DVD-Recorder Make Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:02 00:00:00 00:00:02 ► Start Make Return MOVE RETURN EXIT MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Make Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:02 00:00:08 00:00:08 ІІ...
DVD-Recorder Rename DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Save Back Space Space Delete Clear MOVE RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : Disc ► Disc Protection : Not Protected ► Playlist Disc Format ► Disc Manager Delete All Title Lists ►...
• DVD-RAM/+RW DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name ► Disc Protection : Not Protected ► Playlist Disc Format : DVD-VR ► Disc Manager Do you want to format disc? Disc Finalise ► Programme Setup Copy MOVE RETURN EXIT •...
DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR:F) Title List Disc Name ► Disc Format : DVD-VR ► Playlist Disc Unfinalise ► Disc Manager Do you want to unfinalise disc? Programme Setup Copy MOVE RETURN EXIT ■ Once a disc is fi nalised, you cannot delete titles from the record list.
▌ Edit Compatible For DVD+RW discs, this function needs to be performed in order to view edited chapters or titles on a standard DVD player. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Reference Troubleshooting (DVD) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. Problem • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the The input is displayed The DVD Recorder &...
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Other problems • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service centre. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. No HDMI output. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
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Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power You cannot insert a video cassette The television programme was not recorded Timer recording was unsuccessful No playback picture or the picture is...
Specifi cations Power requirements Power consumption Weight General 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...
UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America GUATEMALA...
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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.