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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-V540 DVD-V440 DVD-V340 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE ® www.samsung.com.au...
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Page 2: Remote Control Overview
Remote Control Overview (DVD-V540) (DVD-V440/DVD-V340) STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Foreword Using the Timer Programming Feature ..22 Checking a Preset Recording ... . 22 Safety Instructions ..... 3 Cancelling a Preset Recording . -
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 Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight. -
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 Max. Playing Time Characteristics • DVD contains excellent sound and video Single-sided 240 min. Audio due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. -
Page 6: Front View Of The Dvd-Vcr
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V540) 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 DVD DECK STOP BUTTON 13 DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON 14 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 15 LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK EJECT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 16 LINE IN2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK... -
Page 7: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) (COAXIAL) 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. AUDIO & VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL OWNER’S... -
Page 8: Display Indicators
Connecting DVD-VCR to the Display Indicators TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial A cable television network A satellite receiver Make sure that both the television and the DVD- VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. -
Page 9: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Rca Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite TV using the RCA Cable Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using You can connect other audio and/or video equipment the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on to your DVD-VCR in different ways. -
Page 10: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr
Plug & Auto Set up If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there Auto setup is interference from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting of the DVD-VCR Please wait 00 % output channel (see Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel on page 14 and Problems and Solutions on page 47). -
Page 11: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu Language Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar ❿ After pressing the MENU, press the OK or used to: Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Automatically stop programme recording Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically You must set the date and time when: You purchase the DVD-VCR... -
Page 12: Presetting The Stations Automatically
Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you Press the corresponding buttons, until the ❷ have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Setup is selected. Auto Set Up on page 9). ❿ And then press the OK or to select this option. -
Page 13: Presetting The Stations Manually
Presetting the Stations Manually ❿ Press the button to preset the station. You do not need to preset the stations manually if Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed. you have already set them automatically. ❿ After pressing the MENU, press the OK or MANUAL TUNING Result: The Setup menu is displayed. -
Page 14: Clearing A Preset Station
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different If you have stored a TV station: programme numbers to the stations listed according to That you do not require your own preferences. At the wrong programme position you can ❿... -
Page 15: Selecting The Rf Out Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) (Newzealand Model Only)
Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be Press the corresponding buttons, until the ❷ changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if required preset TV programme is selected. your TV cannot find the pictures. Result: The selected station is displayed at the Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to same time on the television screen. -
Page 16: Selecting The Colour Mode
Selecting the Colour Mode NICAM (Newzealand Model only) (DVD-V540/DVD-V440) Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM select the required system standard. Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and this DVD-VCR make a setting on the colour... -
Page 17: Intelligent Picture Control
Intelligent Picture Control G-CODE Extend (DVD-V540 Only) The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, called G-CODE EXTEND allowing you to extend the according to your own preferences. -
Page 18: Auto Power Off
Auto Power off Screen Messages The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not DVD-VCR and the television. press any button for the selected time. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the SEARCH, ❿... -
Page 19: Selecting The Cassette Type
Selecting the Cassette Type Selecting the Recording Speed If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time You can record a cassette at two different speeds: remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of SP (Standard Play) cassette inserted. -
Page 20: Recording A Programme Immediately
Recording a Programme Recording a Programme with Immediately Automatic Stop Before recording a programme, you must have preset This function enables you to record up to nine hours the corresponding station (unless you are recording via (LP) of programmes. an external video source). If you have not done so, Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested refer to pages 11 and 12. -
Page 21: Using The G-Code Feature (Dvd-V540 Only)
Using the G-CODE Feature (DVD-V540 Only) Before presetting your DVD-VCR: Press the OK button. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Result: The information concerning the programme Check that the date and time are correct is displayed. Insert the cassette on which the programme is to When using the G-Code function for the first be recorded (safety tab intact) time with stored stations, the programme... -
Page 22: Modifying G-Code Programming (Dvd-V540 Only)
Modifying G-code Programming (DVD-V540 Only) If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press M a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Press the ➛... -
Page 23: Using The Timer Programming Feature
Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset When you have finished, press the RETURN button. the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer. before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six Result: Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR programmes can be preset. -
Page 24: Cancelling A Preset Recording
Adjusting Picture Alignment Cancelling a Preset Recording Manually You can cancel any programmes that are: The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture. Incorrect No longer required When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment manually by pressing the TRK buttons Press TIMER on the remote control. -
Page 25: Playing A Cassette In Slow Motion
Playing a Sequence at Variable Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Speeds You can play a cassette in slow motion. You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal speed). No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. -
Page 26: Searching For A Specific Sequence
Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an End Search “index” is automatically marked on the tape when Use this feature when you want to search for a blank recording starts. position to record a program on a cassette. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank rewind to a specific index and start playback from that... -
Page 27: Using The Tape Counter
Searching for a Specific Sequence Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: Index Skip Search Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a modes (hours, minutes and seconds) specific point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR different programmes on a tape and you have rewound Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily... -
Page 28: Connecting An Rca Audio/Video Input Cable
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Using the Assemble Edit Function Input Cable You can connect other audio/video equipment to your This function allows you to start a new recording at a DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate specific position on the cassette while maintaining a outputs are available on the equipment chosen. -
Page 29: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder
Camcorder Remote Control (DVD-V540 Only) You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung another video source, such as another VCR or a televisions and compatible brands. camcorder. To determine whether your television is compatible, It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy follow the instructions below. -
Page 30: Choosing A Connection
Choosing a Connection Setting Up the Language Features The following show examples of connections commonly If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and subtitle language in advance, they will come up other components. -
Page 31: Using The Audio Language
Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. ❿ ❿ 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. -
Page 32: Setting Up The Audio Options
Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. ❿ 1. Off : Doesn’t output digital signal. 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or button. ❷ 2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. -
Page 33: Setting Up The Display Options
Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. TV Aspect ❿ Depending on the type of television you have, you 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❷ may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). button. -
Page 34: 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 35: A/V Receiver Connections
A/V Receiver Connections Special Playback Features To take full advantage of the movie theater experience During DVD/CD playback you can select from the that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD- following special playback options. To resume normal VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including playback, press the ❿... -
Page 36: Component Connections (For Dvd) (Dvd-V540/Dvd-V440)
Component Connections (for DVD) (DVD-V540/DVD-V440) Component video output is available only for DVD playback. RF and Line input are available for Tuner and VCR playback. Press "OK" to confirm If your TV set supports Progressive Scan, it can transmit Prorgessive scan mode. Pr, Pb, and Y signals separately, so you can enjoy sharp Otherwise press "RETURN". -
Page 37: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) If you are using a 4:3 TV 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. For 16:9 aspect ratio discs • The screen size changes when the button is •... -
Page 38: Using The Display Function
Using the Display Function 4 To make the screen disappear, press the INFO. When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD button again. • What is a Chapter? 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. Each Title on a DVD is usually divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD). -
Page 39: Changing The Camera Angle
Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with Using the ANGLE button the subtitle button. When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the SUBTITLE button Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. -
Page 40: Repeat Play
Repeat Play Selecting the Audio Language Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section You can select a desired language quickly and easily (A-B), or all of the disc. with the AUDIO button. When playing a DVD Using the Audio button 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. -
Page 41: Using The Mark Function
Using the Mark Function MP3/WMA Play This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD player, (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a you can see the folder directory. later time. - Page 42 MP3/WMA Play Use a decompression transfer rate of at least Program/Random playback 128Kbps when recording MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the 1 Press the MODE button in STOP mode to switch rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an between the RANDOM and PROGRAM modes.
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Page 43: Program Play & Random Play
Program Play & Random Play Picture CD Playback Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 1 Open the disc tray. 2 Load the disc on the tray. 1 Press the MODE button. Load the disc with the labeled side up. ➛, ❿ 2 Use the buttons to select PROGRAM. - Page 44 Picture CD Playback CD-R JPEG Discs Total : 1/3 ROOT ROOT 20020822094 • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. JPEG • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.
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Page 45: Divx/Xvid/Mpeg4 Special Playback Features (Dvd-V540 Only)
DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback Features (DVD-V540 only) During DivX/XviD/MPEG4 playback you can select 4 Stop/Resume from the following special playback options. To resume • Press the Stop button once to stop playback. normal playback, press the ❿ button. To resume the DivX/XviD/MPEG4 from the point where the disc stopped, press the ❿... -
Page 46: Divx/Xvid/Mpeg4 Playback (Dvd-V540 Only)
80kbps to 320kbps, AC3s from the time to jump to that time in the movie. 128kbps to 448kbps, and WMAs from 56kbps to 160kbps are supported. DivX • In addition, for subtitles, Samsung will support Text format (SMI). ENG 5.1CH ENG-45... -
Page 47: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 19 Watts Weight 3.9 Kg General Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Input... -
Page 48: Problems And Solutions (Vcr)
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? You cannot insert a video cassette A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action Page Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. Disc does not play. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. - Page 50 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS www.samsung.com.au AK68-00413A...