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DVD-VCR
SV-DVD30
SV-DVD40
SV-DVD50
SV-DVD55
I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
EJECT
PROG
DVD
VCR
AUX
STANDBY/ON
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  • Page 1 DVD-VCR SV-DVD30 SV-DVD40 SV-DVD50 SV-DVD55 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE EJECT PROG STANDBY/ON www.samsungvcr.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.
  • Page 3 Contents (cont.) DVD F UNCTIONS Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ... 46 Choosing a Connection... 47 Disc Menu Language ... 48 Audio Language... 48 Subtitle Language ... 49 Dolby Digital Out ... 49 MPEG-2 Digital Out ... 50 DTS...
  • Page 4: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Max. Disc Types Recording Disc Size Playing (Logos) Types Time Single-sided 240 min. 12 Cm Double-sided Audio 480 min. Single-sided Video 80 min.
  • Page 5: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr

    Rear View of the DVD-VCR ( SV-DVD 30/SV-DVD 40 ) AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (EURO-21) SOCKET AERIAL IN SOCKET (COAXIAL) CONNECTOR AUDIO L, R OUT SOCKETS AV2 (DEC./EXT) AV1 (EURO AV) S-VIDEO OUT AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT JACK SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET OUT TO TV CONNECTOR...
  • Page 6: Display Indicators

    Accessories 28 RIGHT 29 OK 30 EZ VIEW 31 DISC MENU You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). 32 MARK Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. SEARCH 33 MODE REPEAT...
  • Page 7: Deciding How To Connect Dvd-Vcr

    Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: º Types of connectors available on your systems Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
  • Page 8: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Satellite Receiver Or Other Equipment

    Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
  • Page 9: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr

    Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE audio/video mode (AV).
  • Page 10: Basic Tv Tuner Operations

    Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. TV/VCR Button Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. PROG Press to change to the next or previous channel. 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly.
  • Page 11: Menu Language

    Setting the Menu Language Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Select “Language” Use the “Language,” then press the OK or ❿ . Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.
  • Page 12: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. Language : English Install After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . User Set Result: Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On...
  • Page 13: Changing The Preset Station Table

    Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own Language : English preferences. Install User Set After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages...
  • Page 14: Selecting The Colour Mode

    Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the Language : English required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception Install User Set standard when you select AUTO. Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On When playing back a cassette, the standard is...
  • Page 15: Videoplus+ Extend

    VideoPlus+ Extend (SV-DVD 50/SV-DVD55 Only) 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. Language : English Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF. Install User Set Auto Power Off...
  • Page 16: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. Language : English Install After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding User Set buttons to select the Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Press the OK or ❿...
  • Page 17: Protecting A Recorded Cassette

    Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
  • Page 18: Using The Videoplus Feature

    Using the VideoPlus Feature (SV-DVD50/SV-DVD55 Only) Before presetting your DVD-VCR: 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 19: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD- Timer Method VCR to record a programme up to one month before that Standard programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be VideoPlus preset.
  • Page 20: Playing A Cassette

    Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
  • Page 21: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame

    Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. Press: ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ❿...
  • Page 22: Using The Tape Counter

    Searching for a Specific Sequence Intro Scan After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding buttons, until the Press the OK or ❿ . Press the ➛ ➛ where your desired programme is located. When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index mark.
  • Page 23: Connecting An Rca Audio/Video Input Cable

    Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable 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 (see page 45).
  • Page 24: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control

    Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. Switch your television on. Point the remote control towards the television.
  • Page 25: Disc Menu Language

    Disc Menu Language To set the Disc Menu Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a Setup DVD, your Disc Menu Language will automatically be set to the Setup language you choose. Display Setup Setup Open “MENU”...
  • Page 26: Mpeg-2 Digital Out

    MPEG-2 Digital Out If your A/V receiver is equipped with a MPEG-2 decoder, your DVD-VCR can output MPEG-2 sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your speakers. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup Open “MENU”...
  • Page 27: Tv Aspect Ratio

    TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your Setup television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen Setup format. Display Setup Setup Open “MENU”...
  • Page 28: Parental

    Parental Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. Setup • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error Setup message will appear.
  • Page 29: Special Playback Features

    Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button. Still ❿ Press the playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. •...
  • Page 30: Title/Chapter/Time Selection

    EZ View - For 4:3 aspect ratio discs • Normal Wide Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The picture will look horizontally stretched. • Screen Fit The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.
  • Page 31: Angle View

    Angle View Some DVD Movies provide you with various camera angle views on the same scene while they are showing. To activate the feature press the ANGLE Button. Check the Angle Icon You’ll see the Angle Icon while watching a DVD with multi Angles available.
  • Page 32: A To B Repeat

    A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or CD. To activate, mark where to start(A) and where to end(B) of the section you want to watch. Select A-B Repeat Function Press the REPEAT button while in Play mode, then use the ❿...
  • Page 33: Marks

    Marks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. Open Mark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “MARK” header will be displayed on the screen. Select Mark Place holder ➛...
  • Page 34: Program Play & Random Play

    MP3/WMA Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac.
  • Page 35: Picture Cd Playback

    Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played.
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Audio S/N 95dB Audio dynamic range 105dB Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    If you experience other contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again. problems. If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center. Action Page P48~69 P48-54 P49-51 SAMSUNG EUROPEAN BLOC WARRANTY...
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