Contents Contents ECORDING ELEVISION ROADCASTS OREWORD Selecting the Recording Speed....................28 Safety Instructions ........................5 Protecting a Recorded Cassette ....................29 Disc Type and Characteristics ....................6 Recording a Programme Immediately..................29 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop ................30 N DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Using the...
Contents Safety Instructions (cont.) The following illustrations represent precautions. OLVING ROBLEMS Technical Specifications ....................... 64 Problems and Solutions (VCR) ..................... 65 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ....................66 The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR.
Disc Type and Characteristics Front View of the DVD-VCR This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : STANDBY/ON DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CASSETTE VCR SELECT BUTTON BUTTON COMPARTMENT BUTTON REW /SKIP BACK RECORD Max.
Accessories 27 RETURN 28 RIGHT 29 OK 30 EZ VIEW You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). 31 DISC MENU Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. 32 MARK SEARCH 33 MODE...
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Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: N An outdoor aerial N Types of connectors available on your systems N An indoor aerial...
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Plug & Auto Set up Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following into the mains for the first time.
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Deck Control Keys You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. not using a RCA cable The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each ➢...
Basic TV Tuner Operations Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: N Purchase the DVD-VCR The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. N Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly VCR, TV Button...
Setting the Menu Language Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive Open “MENU”...
Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station ☛ If you have stored a TV station: You do not need to preset the stations manually if you N That you do not require have already set them automatically. N At the wrong programme position After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿...
Changing the Preset Station Table 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. You can rearrange the Station Table and give different Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
Intelligent Picture Control Extend To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the G-CODE EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.
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Screen Messages Repeat Play Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from and the television. beginning to end. Language : English Language : English You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU Install Install...
Selecting the Recording Speed 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. You can record a cassette at two different speeds: N SP (Standard Play) Type Recording Time (in SP) If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small...
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Using the Feature This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of Before presetting your DVD-VCR: programmes. N Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of N Check that the date and time are correct time.
Modifying Programming Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD- If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, VCR to record a programme up to one month before that Timer Method you can do so before you press M a second time to confirm.
Checking a Preset Recording Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. You can check your preset recordings: Date Start Stop Speed N When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR WE 1 19 : 00 19 : 30 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR.
Selecting the Audio Output Mode Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are You can: available. N Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) N Advance one frame at a time ➢...
Searching for a Specific Sequence Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is Intro Scan automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding ❷...
Using the Tape Counter Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable The tape counter: You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available N Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record on the equipment chosen.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung change. televisions and compatible brands.
Choosing a Connection Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with in advance, they will come up automatically every time you a TV and other components.
Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language Language Setup With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Disc Menu : English Audio : English buttons, then OK or ❿ button. Select DVD using ❷...
Setting Up the Display Options Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the Setup Setup buttons, then OK or ❿...
A/V Receiver Connections Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete ❿...
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 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. •...
Using the Display Function Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE Use the buttons to select the desired item.
Selecting the Audio Language Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the all of the disc. AUDIO button. When playing a DVD Using the AUDIO button Press the REPEAT button on the remote.
Using the Mark Function MP3/WMA Play This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. song file of the first folder plays.
MP3/WMA Play Program Play & Random Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, Program Random plus the comments below: Press the STOP button twice and then press the MODE button. •...
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 ( I ) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. CD-R JPEG Discs •...
Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 23 Watts Problem Explanation/Solution Weight 3.9 Kg No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
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Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow problems. the procedure once again. If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center. www.samsung.com.au AK68-00316A...