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DVD-VCR DVD-V 17000N DVD-V 18000 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE EJECT STANDBY/ON PROG LINE2 www.samsungvcr.com AK68-00169P PAL/NTSC...
Contents Contents ECORDING ELEVISION ROADCASTS OREWORD Selecting the Recording Speed ................... Safety Instructions........................ Protecting a Recorded Cassette..................Disc Type and Characteristics ..................... Recording a Programme Immediately ................. DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop..............Front View of the DVD-VCR....................Using the Timer Programming Feature................
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 : ( DVD -V17000N ) Max. Disc Types Recording Disc Size Playing Characteristics (Logos) Types Time VCR SELECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON...
Rear View of the DVD-VCR Infrared Remote Control ( DVD -V17000N / DVD -V18000) ( DVD -V17000N / DVD -V18000) STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE SHUTTLE << / >> DIGITAL AUDIO OUT LINE IN 1 CLEAR SOCKET (COAXIAL) RF ANTENNA INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TV MUTE.
Digital AUDIO Rear Optical Digital Audio out (DVD only) (DVD-V80/ DVD-V85) output coaxial 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. OUT TO TV Rear Television coaxial REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO &...
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following An indoor aerial illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Plug & Auto Set up Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in using a RCA cable memory.
Basic TV Tuner Operations Deck Control Keys The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The The following buttons are used when watching television via the following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON Button TV/VCR Button...
Setting the Menu Language Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Open “MENU” Purchase the DVD-VCR After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Find that the remote control is no longer working Select “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 15). Language : English Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. Language : English After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Install Result: The Setup menu is displayed. User Set Auto Power Off : Off...
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table If you have stored a TV station: You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. That you do not require Language : English Language...
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) Selecting the Colour Mode You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. set connected to your VCR. Language : English Language...
Intelligent Picture Control Auto Power Off The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the preferences.
Repeat Play Screen Messages 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 You can choose to display or hide this information on the television Language : English screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU and...
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: 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 Timer Programming Feature This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is programmes.
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 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 You can: loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) Advance one frame at a time Option Description...
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 on Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes the equipment chosen.
Using the Assemble Edit Function Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (DVD-V17000N / DVD-V18000) This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene and compatible brands.
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 an Audio System Connection to an Television Television Dolby Digital Decoder...
Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens.
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 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❿ button. ❷...
Setting Up the Display Options Setting Up the Parental Control With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of Setup buttons, then OK or ❿...
(Play/Still) to resume normal playback. Receiver: NOTE: Frame Advance operates only in the forward direction. • Optical (DVD-V17000N/ DVD-V18000) Skip Forward/Back • Coaxial While a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the Skip • Use whichever connection is available on your A/V Receiver.
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 When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD Using the ANGLE button When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. can select the Angle function. 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 all You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the 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, plus the PROGRAM RANDOM Press the MODE button. comments below: Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK 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 ( ) 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 110 - 240V~, 50/60Hz Power consumption 23 Watts Problem Explanation/Solution Weight 4.5 Kg No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
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.