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 STB-DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 40°C 5°C Do NOT expose the STB-DVD- Do NOT expose the STB-DVD- Do NOT expose the STB-DVD-VCR VCR to direct sunlight.
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 12 Cm due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system.
S-AUDIO OUT SOCKETS (COAXIAL) S-VIDEO OUT SOCKET ANT IN SOCKET Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG SV-DVD54T (STB-DVD-VCR). Together with your STB-DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO & VIDEO OWNER’S COAXIAL CABLE &...
Connecting STB-DVD-VCR to Display Indicators the TV using the RCA Cable You can connect your STB-DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if any appropriate Line input is available on the television. You thus: Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your STB-DVD-VCR Make sure that both the television and the STB-...
Connecting STB-DVD-VCR to a Connecting STB-DVD-VCR to the Satellite Receiver or Other TV using the Coaxial Cable Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment To receive television programmes a signal must be to your STB-DVD-VCR in different ways. The following received from one of the following sources: illustrations give a few examples of the connection An outdoor aerial...
Tuning Your Television for the STB-DVD-VCR Press OK button. You must tune your television for the STB-DVD-VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable Press OK to start the auto scanning. The number of stations automatically stored by the STB-DVD-VCR depends on the number of To view pictures from your STB-DVD-VCR stations found.
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu Language Your STB-DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and Open “MENU” ❿ calendar used to: After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Automatically stop programme recording Preset your STB-DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically Language : English...
Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you Press OK to start the auto scanning. have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 8). Your STB-DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
Presetting the Stations Manually ➛ or ❿ Press the buttons to start scanning channel. You do not need to preset the stations manually if Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first you have already set them automatically. station found is displayed. ❿...
Changing the Preset Station Table Clearing a Preset Station 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 ❿...
Setting the STB-DVD-VCR Output Selecting the Colour Mode Channel Your STB-DVD-VCR output channel may need to be Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if select the required system standard. your TV cannot find the pictures.
Intelligent Picture Control G-CODE Extend To prevent delays or over-runs the STB-DVD-VCR has a The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to function called G-CODE EXTEND allowing you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. according to your own preferences.
Auto Power off Screen Messages The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off Your STB-DVD-VCR displays most information both on your STB-DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do the STB-DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on not press any button for the selected time.
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.
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 STB-DVD-VCR stops automatically after the refer to pages 11.
Using the G-CODE Feature Before presetting your STB-DVD-VCR: Press the OK button. Switch on both the television and your STB-DVD- Result: The information concerning the programme is displayed. Check that the date and time are correct When using the G-Code function for the Insert the cassette on which the programme is to first time with stored stations, the programme be recorded (safety tab intact)
Modifying G-code 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 M a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes. Select an input source other than the tuner (LINE 1 or LINE 2) Press the INPUT SEL.
Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset Select the required recording stop time by pressing the STB-DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one buttons, following the same procedure ❷ month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to as when selecting the recording start time.
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.
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.
Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this STB-DVD-VCR, End Search an “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 rewind to a specific index and start playback from that The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank...
Using the Tape Counter Searching for a Specific Sequence 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 STB-DVD- different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can...
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Recording from Another VCR or Input Cable Camcorder You can connect other audio/video equipment to your You can copy a cassette to your STB-DVD-VCR from STB-DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the another video source, such as another VCR or a appropriate outputs are available on the equipment camcorder.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your STB-DVD-VCR remote control will work with Button Function Samsung televisions and compatible brands. TV STANDBY/ON Used to switch the television on To determine whether your television is compatible, and off. follow the instructions below.
Choosing a Connection Setting Up the Language Features The following shows examples of connections commonly If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and used to connect the STB-DVD-VCR player with a TV and subtitle language in advance, they will come up other components.
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.
Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Dynamic Compression ❿ 1. On : To select dynamic compression. 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or button. ❷ 2. Off : To select the standard range. PCM Down Sampling Setup Setup...
Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. 4:3 Pan Scan : Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the ❿ 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❷...
acxz 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.
acxz Special Playback Features A/V Receiver Connections During DVD/CD playback you can select from the To take full advantage of the movie theater experience following special playback options. To resume normal that DVD offers, you may want to connect your STB- playback, press the ❿...
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 •...
acxz Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than TITLE 2 Use the buttons to select the desired item.
acxz Selecting the Subtitle Language acxz Changing the Camera Angle 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 1 Press the SUBTITLE button.
acxz Repeat Play acxz 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.
acxz Using the Mark Function acxz MP3/WMA Play This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD so you can When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD quickly find them at a later time. player, the first song file of the first folder plays. •...
MP3/WMA Play Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. CD-R MP3/WMA discs • To change the currently playing media, press the button twice and then press the DISC MENU When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, button.
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Picture CD Playback CD-R JPEG Discs • 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.
Main Menu STB Function After installing your antenna system and SV-DVD54T Display Screen with appropriate connectors. 1. Plug in the AC main power and switch on the Before you can view the television programme, you receiver. must perform the installation.
Select Videotrack ➛ , ❿ 1. Press the ALT key twice to see the videotrack key: Use to display the programme list list. by 30 minutes per block. 2. Press the and OK key to select one. ❷ 6. Select the channel by pressing key and ❷...
Teletext VBI Manual Scanning When the current broadcasting program provides Teletext, press the TEXT key two times to see the To tune-in new channels and weak signals, the SV- current Teletext VBI list. If Teletext VBI is available DVD54T has been provided with the option on current programme, [ ] is displayed on the “Manual Scanning”...
Installation Delete Frequency Reset to Factory Defaults This is to restore the factory set values in case the 1. Select the desired frequency list you want to user has encountered some problems after delete by pressing INFO. key. changing any values of channel data and others 2.
This “Parental Lock” feature sets viewing Favorite Channels restrictions and prevents unauthorized access to your SV-DVD54T through the PIN (Personal You can immediately register the present channel to Identification Number), which is a 4 digit number. the desired Favorite Group.
Parental Lock System Setup Set Channel Lock 1. Select the TV or RADIO channel window by ➛ , ❿ pressing the or TV/RADIO key. 2. Select the channel by pressing the ❷ ➛➛ ❿ ❿ keys. 3. Select the channel lock by pressing INFO. key. 4.
Troubleshooting Guide (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.
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 CD.
Troubleshooting Guide (STB) In some region, the digital terrestrial signal may be weak.So you’d better use the antenna in which the booster was built, for watching the weak sinal channels. You can download and upgrade the system software of the receiver through a specific channel through a specific channel designated by the broadcaster.The Distributor will provide you with more information about that.
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