Samsung SV-DVD640 User Manual
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  • Page 1 DVD-VCR SV-DVD640 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE www.samsungvcr.com...
  • Page 2: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword Safety Instructions ..... . . 3 Disc Type and Characteristics ....4 DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR .
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 40°C 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).
  • Page 5: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio VIDEO-CD Audio Video * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) * It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
  • Page 6: Front View Of The Dvd-Vcr

    (EURO-21) SOCKET AUDIO L, R OUT SOCKETS (DVD ONLY) Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO & VIDEO & BATTERIES...
  • Page 7: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators The DVD Deck is active A DVD, VCD, CD or SVCD is loaded The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is displayed VHS tape is inserted The VCR Deck is active A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote...
  • Page 8: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Scart Cable

    Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.
  • Page 9: Plug & Auto Set Up

    Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment 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-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL.
  • Page 10: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr

    Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR It is only necessary to tune your DVD-VCR if you are not using a SCART. To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). Switch on the television.
  • Page 11: Menu Language

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

    Press OK button. Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels already preset on your DVD-VCR will be deleted. Press OK to start the auto scanning. Auto Setup Your data will be lost Press OK to continue Menu to exit Auto Setup Please Wait Result:...
  • Page 13: Clearing A Preset Station

    Presetting the Stations Manually ➛ or ❿ Press the buttons to start scanning the channels. Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed. Press the button, until the DECODER is selected. ❷ ❿ Press the button to activate or deactivate use of the decoder for the TV station, if necessary.
  • Page 14: 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 preferences. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons to select ❷...
  • Page 15: Setting The Dvd-Vcr Output Channel

    Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 16: Nicam

    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. Please refer to page 22. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 17: Showview Extend

    ShowView Extend To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called ShowView EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. Only use if PDC is not available or set to Off. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Press the corresponding buttons to select ❷...
  • Page 18: Selecting The Cassette Type

    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. After pressing the MENU press the corresponding buttons to select the VCR option. ❷...
  • Page 19: Recording A Programme Immediately

    Recording a Programme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 10 and 11. Switch on the television. To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
  • Page 20: Using The Showview Feature

    Using the ShowView Feature 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. To enter a ShowView, press the TIMER button.
  • Page 21: Modifying Showview Programming

    Modifying ShowView Programming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press RETURN a second time to confirm. 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...
  • Page 22: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct.
  • Page 23: Cancelling A Preset Recording

    Cancelling a Preset Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: Incorrect No longer required Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The Timer Method is displayed. Press the OK button to select Standard option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
  • Page 24: Playing A Cassette In Slow Motion

    Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. Press: ❿ to start playing the cassette ❿ button one more time to make still mode. ❿...
  • Page 25: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.
  • Page 26: Using The Tape Counter

    Searching for a Specific Sequence 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 27: 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. You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder .
  • Page 28: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    Your DVD-VCR must be connected as usual to the television (see page 6 for further details). Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 29: Choosing A Connection

    Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. Connection to Connection to an Audio System a Television...
  • Page 30: Using The Subtitle Language

    Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or ❷ 3 Select Language Setup using ❿ press the OK or button.
  • Page 31: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❷ Setup Setup Display Setup Setup 3 Select Audio Setup using ❷ ❿ the OK or button.
  • Page 32: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❷ button. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup 3 Select Display Setup using ❷ ❿ press the OK or button.
  • Page 33: 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. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 34: A/V Receiver Connections

    A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD- VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before You Begin... •...
  • Page 35: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu.
  • Page 36: Using The Display Function

    Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. 2 Use the buttons to select the desired item. ❷ ➛, ❿ 3 Use the buttons to make the desired setup. • You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time.
  • Page 37: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 38: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the •...
  • Page 39: Using The Mark Function

    Using the Mark Function This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed.
  • Page 40 MP3/WMA Play Program/Random playback 1 Press the MODE button in STOP mode to switch between the RANDOM and PROGRAM modes. PROGRAM RANDOM • Press the REPEAT button in PLAY mode to hear only music continuously and press it once again to release.
  • Page 41: Program Play & Random Play

    Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 1 Press the MODE button. ➛, ❿ 2 Use the buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM RANDOM / ➛, ❿ 3 Use the buttons to select the first ❷ track to add to the program.
  • Page 42 Picture CD Playback Total : 1/3 ROOT ROOT 20020822094 JPEG Album Photo : 1 /215 Photo : 1 /215 Timer : • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear. Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to display the menu again.
  • Page 43: Divx/Xvid/Mpeg4 Special Playback Features

    DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback Features During DivX/XviD/MPEG4 playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ button. 1 Still Press the ❿ button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. •...
  • Page 44: Divx/Xvid/Mpeg4 Playback

    Audio. • Video compatibility : All versions of DivX later than , or • Audio compatibility : MP3s encoded at bitrates from • In addition, for subtitles, Samsung will support Text format (SMI). ENG-43 SPEC XviD WMV(?) WMV V1/V2/V3/V7...
  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Rated voltage Power consumption Weight General Size Operating ambient temperature Installation conditions Video input (Rear) Input Audio input (Rear) RF out Audio (DVD, VCR) Output Audio (DVD only) Video (DVD, VCR) Video (DVD only) Tape format Colour system Tuning system Video S/N Resolution...
  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions (Vcr)

    Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, 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...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. icon appears on screen. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Forgot password If you experience other problems.
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