Samsung DVD-V5450 User Manual
Samsung DVD-V5450 User Manual

Samsung DVD-V5450 User Manual

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DVD-V5450
DVD-V5500
DVD-V6400
DVD-V6500
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DVD-V5450 DVD-V5500 DVD-V6400 DVD-V6500 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: 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. DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight. conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).
  • Page 3: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD-VCR 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 Single-sided 240 min. video due to Dolby Digital, DTS and 12 Cm Double-sided 480 min.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Settings Settings Contents Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR ..17 Setting the Date and Time ....18 Setting the Menu Language ....19 Getting Started Getting Started Presetting the Stations Automatically .
  • Page 5 Reference Reference Playing Back Playing Back Technical Specifications ....65 Playing a Cassette ..... 38 Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) .
  • Page 6: Overviews

    Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5450/DVD-V6400) 8 9 10 11 14 15 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500) 8 9 10 11 14 15 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500) 8 9 10 11 14 15 DVD DECK FAST FORWARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 10.
  • Page 7: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr

    Rear View of the DVD-VCR AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART AERIAL IN CONNECTOR (EURO-21) JACK AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS (COAXIAL) AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD ONLY) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS VIDEO OUT JACK 10.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You have just purchased a SAMSUNG DVD-VCR. You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the control when you: following accessories in the box.
  • Page 9: Tour Of The Remote Control

    8. STOP ( I ) Tour of the Remote Control Used to stop during playback. 9. SEARCH/SKIP (œœ / √√, lœœ / √√l) Used to search forward or backward through a disc. Used to skip the title, chapter, or track. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 10.
  • Page 10: Connections

    Quick Overview Connections A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD-VCR. Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable...
  • Page 11: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Rf Cable

    Connecting DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the to the TV using the SCART Cable RF Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television To receive television programmes, a signal must be using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is received from one of the following sources: available on the television.
  • Page 12: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To A Satellite Receiver Or Other Equipment

    Connecting DVD-VCR to a Connecting DVD-VCR Satellite Receiver or Other to the TV using the Equipment Audio/Video Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television.
  • Page 13: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The S-Video Cable (Dvd Only)

    Connecting DVD-VCR to the Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the TV using the Component S-Video Cable Video Cable (DVD Only) (DVD Only) You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow the picture element into black and white(Y) and you to watch component video output.
  • Page 14: Av Receiver Connections

    ❚ Progressive Scan AV Receiver Connections If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front panel in stop mode. • The Progressive Scan feature is only available for DVD. Activate it in DVD Stop mode. •...
  • Page 15: Connecting An Audio/Video Input Cable

    Connecting an Plug & Auto Setup Audio/Video Input Cable (DVD-V5500/DVD-V6500) Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate is plugged into the mains for the first time. outputs are available on the equipment chosen.
  • Page 16 Start the auto scanning. The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found. Auto Setup Please Wait √ √ RETURN MENU Check the date and time. Clock Set SETUP Time Date Year 12 : 00...
  • Page 17: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr

    Tuning Your Television Settings for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are using the RF cable. To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a audio/video cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Press the œ or √ button to select the hour, Setting the Date and minutes, day, month, and year. The selected option is highlighted. Press the … or † button to set them. Time The day of the week is displayed automatically. Press the OK button.
  • Page 19: Setting The Menu Language

    Setting the Menu Presetting the Stations Language Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (refer to “Plug & Auto Press the MENU button, then press the OK or Set Up” on page 15). √...
  • Page 20: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Press the … or † button to select Auto Setup. Presetting the Stations Press the OK button. A message is displayed, indicating that any channels already preset on your DVD-VCR will Manually be deleted. Auto Setup You do not need to preset the stations manually if Your data will be lost you have already set them automatically.
  • Page 21 Press the … or † button to select the required Press the … or † button to select NAME. programme number. The station name is set automatically from the Press the √ button to preset the station. broadcast signal. The MANUAL TUNING menu will be displayed. ❉...
  • Page 22: Clearing A Preset Station

    Clearing a Preset Changing the Preset Station Table Station You can rearrange the station table and give If you have stored a TV station: different programme numbers to the stations listed • That you do not require according to your own preferences. •...
  • Page 23: Changing The Preset Station Table

    Press the … or † button to select required Selecting the RF OUT preset TV station. The selected station is displayed at the same time on the television screen. Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) Press the OK button to change the programme number assigned to a station.
  • Page 24: Setting The Vcr Output Channel

    Setting the 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. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. Press the … or † button to select Install, then press the OK or √...
  • Page 25: Vcr Functions

    Selecting the Colour Mode Functions Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. • When playing back a cassette, the standard is automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.
  • Page 26: Nicam

    NICAM Intelligent Picture Control NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM This feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in image automatically, according to your own preferences. another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the During playback press the MENU button, then desired sound.
  • Page 27: Showview Extend (Dvd-V6400/Dvd-V6500)

    ShowView Extend Auto Power off (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function This feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no called ShowView Extend allowing you to extend the signal is received and you do not press any button for the recording time by up to 60 minutes.
  • Page 28: Screen Messages

    Selecting the Cassette Screen Messages Type Your DVD-VCR displays most information both the If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of DVD-VCR and the television. cassette inserted. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (If you configure the Screen Message to Off, the Fast Forward and Rewind messages will not...
  • Page 29: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Selecting the Recording Speed You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously You can record a cassette at two different speeds: from beginning to end. • SP (Standard Play) • LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: Press the MENU button, then press the …...
  • Page 30: Recording A Programme Immediately

    Recording a Programme Recording a Programme Immediately with 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, refer Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested to pages 19~20.
  • Page 31: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    Recording from Another Using the Assemble VCR or Camcorder Edit Function You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another This function allows you to start a new recording at a video source, such as another VCR or a Camcorder etc. specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change.
  • Page 32: Using The Showview Feature (Dvd-V6400/Dvd-V6500)

    A message is displayed to allow you to enter the Using the ShowView ShowView code. Feature ShowView (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) SETUP Code - - - - - - - - - Code : 0–9 : œ œ Correct Before presetting your DVD-VCR: PROG •...
  • Page 33: Modifying Showview Programming (Dvd-V6400/Dvd-V6500)

    If the programme and times are correct, press the Modifying ShowView OK button. Programming Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer. (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press the RETURN button.
  • Page 34: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    • You must check that the cassette tape is loaded. • It can be displayed simply by pressing the TIMER button on the remote control. * DVD-V5450/DVD-V5500 Press the OK or √ button to select PR, then Press the MENU button, then press the … or †...
  • Page 35 Press the √ button to select Start (recording start Press the √ button to select V/P (recording time). VPS/PDC). PR Day Start Stop Speed PR Day Start Stop Speed 01 SA 01 13 : 25 01 SA 01 13 : 25 19 : 57 RETURN MENU RETURN...
  • Page 36: Checking A Preset Recording

    RETURN MENU • It can be displayed simply by pressing the * DVD-V5450/DVD-V5500 TIMER button on the remote control. Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select PROG, then press the OK or √...
  • Page 37: Cancelling A Preset Recording

    • Incorrect • No longer required RETURN MENU * DVD-V5450/DVD-V5500 • It can be displayed simply by pressing the TIMER button on the remote control. Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select PROG, then press the OK or √...
  • Page 38: Playing A Cassette

    Playing a Cassette Playing Back This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. Insert the video cassette. If the safety tab on the √ll cassette is intact, press the (play/pause) button.
  • Page 39: Selecting The Audio Output Mode

    Selecting the Audio Playing a Sequence Output Mode Frame by Frame You can select the mode in which the sound is You can reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. • Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) •...
  • Page 40: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    Press the … or † button to select VCR Function, Searching for a then press the OK or √ button. The VCR Function menu is displayed with the Go To [0:00:00] selected. Specific Sequence VCR Function Go To [0:00:00] SETUP End Search Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, Intro Scan...
  • Page 41: Using The Tape Counter

    ❚ ❚ Intro Scan 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 Press the SEARCH button. different programmes on a tape and you have rewound The VCR Function menu is displayed.
  • Page 42: Using The Tape Counter

    Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: • Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) • Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR • Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily •...
  • Page 43: Setting Up The Language Features

    Setting Up the Language Features Functions If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. ❚ Using the Disc Menu Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the …...
  • Page 44: Using The Subtitle Language

    ❚ ❚ Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √...
  • Page 45: Setting Up The Audio Options

    ❚ Dolby Digital Out Setting Up the Audio • PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) audio. Options Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. • Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Display Options

    ❚ TV Aspect Setting Up the Display Depending on the type of television you have, you Options may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen.
  • Page 47: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Press the OK or √ button again if you want to use Setting Up the Parental a password. The Enter Password menu is displayed. Control Enter your password by pressing the number buttons. Create Password The Parental Control function works in conjunction with Enter Password DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 48: Changing The Password

    ❚ ❚ Setting up the Rating Level Changing the Password Press the … or † button to select Rating Level, Press the … or † button to select Change then press the OK or √ button. password. Parental Setup Parental Setup √...
  • Page 49: Divx(R) Registration (Dvd-V6400/Dvd-V6500)

    Playback can only support English Subtitle. If you have any question or any problem, please Press the OK or √ button. feel free to contact your nearest SAMSUNG Press the … or † button to select DivX(R) Service Center and agency.
  • Page 50 Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R disc, using the following settings. ERASE RETR Download the software update file from the Samsung Internet Site. (http://www.samsung.com/ Support/ProductSupport/Download/index.aspx) After checking your DVD-VCR Model name on the rear, download a file using the Search Your Model/Name window.
  • Page 51: Special Playback Features

    ❚ Special Playback Slow Motion During playback, press the √ll button to still the image. Features Then press the √√ button to play in slow motion at variable speeds. • Each press increases the slow motion speed playback to 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 normal speed. During DVD/CD playback you can select from the •...
  • Page 52: Using The Display Function

    Using the Display To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. Function For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title.
  • Page 53: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    ❚ If you are using a 4:3 TV Adjusting the Aspect For 16:9 aspect ratio discs Ratio (EZ View) - 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 54: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Subtitle Selecting the Audio Language Language Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. Multiple language/audio setup options, such as Dolby You can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic or LPCM 2 Channel audio change settings.
  • Page 55: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Zoom Angle Some DVD Movies provide you with various camera During playback, press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select FUNC, then angle views on the same scene while they are showing. press the OK or √ button. To activate the feature press the ANGLE button.
  • Page 56: Marks

    Marks Repeat Chapter/Title Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/ You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode to open the repeat menu.
  • Page 57: A To B Repeat

    Press the OK button again at the end of the A to B Repeat segment you want to repeat (Point B). The segment will begin repeating in a continuous loop. ❚ Cancel A-B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the Press the REPEAT button to open the repeat designated section on a DVD or VCD/CD.
  • Page 58: Mp3/Wma Play

    ❚ CD-R MP3/WMA discs MP3/WMA Play When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you JOLIET format.
  • Page 59: Program & Random Play (Cd/Mp3/Wma)

    ❚ Ramdom Play Program & Random Play Press the MODE button in the stop mode. (CD/MP3/WMA) Press the œ or √ button to select RANDOM. Press the OK button. The disc will be played in random order. You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence.
  • Page 60: Picture Cd Playback

    ❚ Album Mode Picture CD Playback Press the œ or √ button to select Press the OK button. The album mode is displayed. Album Photo : 1/215 If you insert a Picture (JPEG) CD Disc into the DVD- VCR, you can see the folder directory. Press the …...
  • Page 61: Slide Show

    ❚ ❚ Slide show CD-R JPEG Discs Press the œ or √ button to select • Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be Press the OK button. played. The 3 icons are displayed for time interval. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.
  • Page 62: Divx/Mpeg4 Playback (Dvd-V6400/Dvd-V6500)

    DivX/MPEG4 Special DivX/MPEG4 Playback Playback Features (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) When the disc is inserted, the file structure of During DivX/MPEG4 playback you can select from the disc will be shown. Depending on the file the following special playback options. format, a different icon will appear next to each To resume normal playback, press the √ll button.
  • Page 63: Press The Ok Button

    Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the … or † button to select the FUNC , then press the OK or √ button. The Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select DVD Function. Press the OK or √...
  • Page 64 Reference Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) • Technical Specifications ....65 • Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) ... 66 •...
  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 19Watts Weight 3.9 Kg General Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +40°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75Ω...
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting Guide (Vcr)

    Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note: The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR •...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Problem Solution Page N Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. N Check the region number of the DVD. Disc does not play. N This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, or a CD.
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