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User's Manual
DVD-V5500
DVD-V6000
DVD-V6500
www.samsungvcr.com
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DVD-V5500 DVD-V6000 DVD-V6500 www.samsungvcr.com STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 3: Disc Type And Characteristics

    (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) - It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. - The recorded disc may not run as playback depends on the recording speed.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Colour Mode ... 24 NICAM ......25 Intelligent Picture Control .
  • Page 5 Changing the Camera Angle ..54 Zoom ......54 Marks .
  • Page 6: Overviews

    Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000) 8 9 10 11 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500) 8 9 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON 6 - English FAST FORWARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10.
  • Page 7: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr (Dvd-V5500)

    1. The DVD Deck is active. 2. Disc is loaded. 3. The time, counter position, current deck status is displayed. 4. VHS tape is inserted. 5. The VCR Deck is active. 6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. English - 7...
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect the polarities: • + on the battery with + on the remote control • – on the battery with – on the remote control Do not mix different battery types •...
  • Page 9: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Used to change the DVD’s subtitle language. 11. MENU Used to display the on-screen menu. 12. OK œ œ / √ √ , … … / † † Used to control the cursor in the on-screen menu and confirm your choice.
  • Page 10: Connections

    •Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable ......11 •Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable .
  • Page 11: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Rf Cable

    Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial jack marked on the rear of your DVD-VCR. Plug the RF Cable supplied into your DVD-VCR. Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television. Aerial RF cable...
  • Page 12: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To A Satellite Receiver Or Other Equipment

    AV1 (EURO AV) jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV1 input sources. By means of RF Cable After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
  • Page 13: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Audio/Video Cable

    Connect one end of the AUDIO LINE output cable supplied into the AUDIO LINE output jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR. • Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and right channels. Plug the other end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television.
  • Page 14: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Component Video Cable (Dvd Only)

    Connect audio cables between the AUDIO LINE OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV. • Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and right channels. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 15: Av Receiver Connections

    You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples : • You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR. • You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder •...
  • Page 16: Plug & Auto Setup

    Plug & Auto Setup Your DVD-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. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use.
  • Page 17: Settings

    • Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . 17 • Setting the Date and Time ....18 • Setting the Menu Language ... . . 19 •...
  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    You must set the date and time when: • You purchase the DVD-VCR. • Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √...
  • Page 19: Setting The Menu Language

    • Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (refer to “Plug & Auto Set Up” on page 16). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
  • Page 20: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Press the … or † button to select Auto Setup, Press the OK button. A message is displayed, indicating that any channels already preset on your DVD-VCR will be deleted. Auto Setup Your data will be lost Press OK to continue...
  • Page 21: Clearing A Preset Station

    : - - - - … … † † œ œ √ √ MEMORY : OK RETURN If necessary, press the … or † button to select MFT, then press the œ or √ button to adjust the picture. MANUAL TUNING : 021 NAME : - - - - …...
  • Page 22: Clearing A Preset Station

    Station If you have stored a TV station: • That you do not require • At the wrong programme position, you can cancel it. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. Press the … or † button to select Install, then press the OK or √...
  • Page 23: Changing The Preset Station Table

    The Install menu is displayed. Auto Setup SETUP Manual Setup VCR Output CH : CH60 PROG FUNC RETURN Press the … or † button to select VCR Output CH. Auto Setup SETUP Manual Setup VCR Output CH : CH60 PROG FUNC RETURN Press the OK or œ...
  • Page 24: Vcr Functions

    • Selecting the Colour Mode ... . . 24 • NICAM ......25 •...
  • Page 25: Nicam

    Auto Power Off : Off PROG Screen Messages : On FUNC RETURN Press the … or † button to select User Set, then Press the OK or √ button. The User Set menu is displayed. Colour System : Auto SETUP...
  • Page 26: Videoplus Extend (Dvd-V6000/Dvd-V6500)

    To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called VideoPlus Extend allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. • Only use if PDC is not available or set to Off. • The View settings have been configured before running the Videoplus feature.
  • Page 27: Screen Messages

    • Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. Press the MENU button, then press the … or †...
  • Page 28: Repeat Play

    SETUP Repeat Play : Off PROG FUNC RETURN Press the … or † button to select Repeat Play. Press the OK or √ button to select On or Off. Tape Select : E180 SETUP Repeat Play : Off PROG FUNC RETURN •...
  • Page 29: Recording A Programme Immediately

    Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as many times as required (refer to page 28). Hold down the REC ( ) button for a while to start recording. The record indicator appears on the television and DVD-VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (refer to page 39).
  • Page 30: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    • AV1, AV2 (DVD-V6500) for the SCART input • AUX for the RCA input Start playing back the cassette to be copied. Hold down the REC ( ) button for a while to start recording on your DVD-VCR. When you have finished recording, press the button on both VCR and DVD-VCR.
  • Page 31: Using The Videoplus Feature

    • Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR • Check that the date and time are correct • Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
  • Page 32: Modifying Videoplus Programming

    • The input source must be selected before changing any other value. 1 Press the œ or √ button to select Day. Record a 2 Press the … or † button to select DLY (Daily). programme every day (Monday to Sunday) at the same time 1 Press the œ...
  • Page 33: * Dvd-V6000/Dvd-V6500

    • Press the INPUT SEL. button to select an input source (AV1, AV2 (DVD-V6500), or AUX) other then the tuner. Press the √ button to select Day, then press the … or † button to select the required day. PR Day 01 SA 01 √...
  • Page 34 Speed 01 SA 01 13 : 25 RETURN • Press the œ or √ button to select the hour or minute. • Press the … or † button to set the stop time. Press the √ button to select Stop (recording stop time).
  • Page 35: Checking A Preset Recording

    • When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR • If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded * DVD-V5500 Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select PROG, then press the OK or √ button. The Timer Method menu is displayed.
  • Page 36: Cancelling A Preset Recording

    You can cancel any programmes that are: • Incorrect • No longer required * DVD-V5500 Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select PROG , then press the OK or √ button. The Timer Method menu is displayed. Timer Method SETUP...
  • Page 37: Playing A Cassette

    Playing Back • Playing a Cassette ....37 • Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ..37 • Selecting the Audio Output Mode ..38 •...
  • Page 38: Selecting The Audio Output Mode

    Option Description Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel. Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal channels.
  • Page 39: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    VCRs using the same system and vice versa. Go To [0:00:00] Stop Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette. Press the CLEAR button at the point on the tape where you want to set the counter to 0:00:00.
  • Page 40: Using The Tape Counter

    Index Skip Search This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: e.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2 simply by pressing the SEARCH button.
  • Page 41: Using The Tape Counter

    • Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) • Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR • Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily • If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used.
  • Page 42: Dvd Functions

    • Subtitle ......53 • Audio ......53 •...
  • Page 43 Using the Audio Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup :...
  • Page 44: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup :...
  • Page 45: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup :...
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Parental Setup Use Password : No RETURN 46 - English Press the OK or √ button again if you want to use a password. The Enter Password menu is displayed. Enter your password by pressing the number buttons. The Re-enter Password menu is displayed to confirm the password.
  • Page 47: Changing The Password

    Setting up the Rating Level Press the … or † button to select Rating Level, then press the OK or √ button. Parental Setup Use Password : Yes Rating Level Change Password RETURN MENU Rating Level Level 8 Adult Level 7...
  • Page 48: Divx(R) Registration (Dvd-V6500)

    • A video file that has not been interleaved supports √ √ only voice or video. • Check the DivX disc format as this is not an error. • Normal operation is only possible when the screen size is 720X480 pixels or less (width x height).
  • Page 49 How to make an update disc Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R disc, using the following settings. Download the software update file from the Samsung Internet Site. (http://www.samsung.com/ Support/ProductSupport/Download/index.aspx) After checking your DVD-VCR Model name on the rear, download a file using the Search Your Model/Name window.
  • Page 50: Special Playback Features

    Press the √ll button during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the √ll button. • If the player is left in still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically. Frame Advance (Step) While in playback mode, press the F.ADV/STEP button...
  • Page 51: Using The Display Function

    Function To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position, press the INFO. button during DVD playback. The Display screen can also be used to quickly choose a title, chapter/track, or playing time. View the Display During DVD/CD playback, press the INFO. button.
  • Page 52: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    The picture will look vertically stretched. - Zoom Fit When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from looking horizontally stretched.
  • Page 53: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    During playback, press the AUDIO button. VCD (DVD-V6500), CD Stereo • Press the œ or √ button to select stereo Left or Right. Press the œ or √ button to select the desired language or audio setup on the DVD.
  • Page 54: Changing The Camera Angle

    Ez View FUNC RETURN Press the … / † or œ / √ button to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on, then press the OK button • Press the OK button to zoom in 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order.
  • Page 55: Marks

    Press the MARK button when complete. Recalling a Maked Scene 1 During playback, press the MARK button. 2 Press the œ or √ button to select the mark you want to delete. 3 Press the √ll button to play the mark.
  • Page 56: A To B Repeat

    A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or VCD(DVD-V6500)/CD. To activate, mark where to start (A) and where to end (B) of the section you want to watch. Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode, then press the œ...
  • Page 57: Mp3/Wma Play

    Total : 3/4 ROOT ROOT JPEG • Up to 8 music folders can be displayed at a time. If you have more than 8 folders on a disc, press † button to display them. Press the … or † button again to select a music file.
  • Page 58: Program & Random Play (Cd/Mp3/Wma)

    Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. Program Play Press the MODE button in the stop mode. Press the œ or √ button to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM...
  • Page 59: Picture Cd Playback

    Picture CD Playback If you insert a Picture (JPEG) CD Disc into the DVD- VCR, you can see the folder directory. Press the … or † button to select the picture you want to view, then press the OK button.
  • Page 60: Slide Show

    • Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
  • Page 61: Divx/Mpeg4 Playback (Dvd-V6500)

    • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the √ll button. • If the player is left in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically. Frame Advance (Step) While in playback mode, press the F.ADV/STEP button on the remote control to advance one frame at a time.
  • Page 62 Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the … or † button to select the FUNC , then press the OK or √ button. The Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select DVD Function.
  • Page 63: Reference

    Reference • Technical Specifications ....64 • Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) ... 65 • Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ... 66...
  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    430mm X 282mm X 82mm +5°C ~ +40°C Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75Ω Euro Scart socket : -8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced RCA jack UHF 21-69 (Initial CH60) RCA jack, Euro Scart socket...
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide (Vcr)

    Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR •...
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    5.1 channel sound is not 2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound. being reproduced. Check whether the disc being played has the “5.1 ch” mark on the outside. Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.
  • Page 67 Samsung. 6. This warranty is valid for any person who legally acquired possession of the product during the warranty period. 7. The consumers statutory rights in any...
  • Page 68 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS www.samsungvcr.com AK68-00646C-00...

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