Samsung DVD-V7500K User Manual

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DVD-V7500K
STANDBY/ON
OPEN/CLOSE
PAL/NTSC
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DVD-V7500K STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE PAL/NTSC 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 . 15 Setting the Date and Time ... . 16 Setting the Menu Language ... 17 Presetting the Stations Automatically .
  • Page 5 DivX/MPEG4 Playback ....61 Playing Back Playing Back DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features . 61 Playing a Cassette ....36 DVD KARAOKE Function DVD KARAOKE Function Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually .
  • Page 6: Overviews

    Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR 12 13 DVD DECK 10. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 11. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT 12. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON EJECT BUTTON 13. ECHO VOLUME STANDBY/ON BUTTON 14. MIC VOLUME PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON 15.
  • Page 7: 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 following control when you: accessories in the box.
  • Page 8: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control 11. OK … … / † † , œ œ / √ √ Used to control the cursor in the on-screen menu and confirm your choice. 12. SPEED Used to select the recording speed. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 13.
  • Page 9: Quick Overview

    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 RF Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD Only)
  • Page 10: 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 Audio/Video Cable RF Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television To receive television programmes a signal must be using the Audio/Video cable if the appropriate input received from one of the following sources: is available on the television.
  • Page 11: 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) Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates you to watch component video output.
  • Page 12: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With The Digital Input Jack

    ❚ Progressive Scan Connecting to an AV amplifier with the If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the PROGRESSIVE button on the front panel in stop mode. digital input jack • The Progressive Scan feature is only available for DVD. Activate it in DVD Stop mode. •...
  • Page 13: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Copying from DVD Devices to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a This allows you to connect your DVD -VCR to other DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. external devices and view or record their outputs.
  • Page 14: Plug & Auto Setup

    Start the auto scanning. Plug & Auto Setup The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found. Auto Setup Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it Please Wait is plugged into the mains for the first time.
  • Page 15: Settings

    Tuning Your Television Settings for the DVD-VCR 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). Switch on the television. Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing the /I STANDBY/ON on the front of the DVD-VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.
  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 14). √...
  • Page 18: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Press the … or † button to select Auto Setup, Presetting the Stations then press the OK or √ button. The System Selection menu is displayed. Press the œ/√, …/† buttons to select your country. Manually System Selection System - B/G System - D/K You do not need to preset the stations manually if System - I...
  • Page 19 Press the … or † button to select the required To... Then... programme number. Select a character Press the …, †button until the Press the √ button to preset the station. in the name required character is displayed The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed. (letters, numbers or “-”...
  • Page 20: Clearing A Preset Station

    Clearing a Preset Changing the Preset Station 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 • That you do not require to your own preferences. •...
  • Page 21: Selecting The Rf Out Sound Mode (I-B-M-G-K)

    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 ( I-B-M-G-K ) Press the OK button to change the programme number assigned to a station.
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: G-Code Extend

    G-Code Extend Auto Power off To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function This feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no called G-Code 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 26: 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 27: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play S-VHS Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. from beginning to end. Press the MENU button, then press the … or † Press the MENU button, then press the …...
  • Page 28: Selecting The Recording Speed

    Selecting the Protecting a Recorded Recording Speed Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental You can record a cassette at two different speeds: erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot • SP (Standard Play) record on the tape. •...
  • Page 29: 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 16~17.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Using The G-Code Feature

    A message is displayed to allow you to enter the Using the G-Code Feature G-Code code. G-Code SETUP Code - - - - - - - - - Code : 0–9 : œ œ Correct Before presetting your DVD-VCR: PROG •...
  • Page 32: Modifying G-Code Programming

    If the programme and times are correct, press the Modifying G-Code OK button. Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the Programming timer. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 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 33: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Press the OK or √ button to select PR, then Using the Timer press the … or † button to select the required station. Programming Feature Start Stop Speed The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast.
  • Page 34 Press the √ button to select Stop (recording stop Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer. time). Start Stop Speed STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE SA 01 13 : 25 19 : 57 RETURN MENU Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR compares • Press the œ or √ button to select the hour or the timer duration with the remaining time on the minute.
  • Page 35: Checking A Preset Recording

    Checking a Preset Cancelling a Preset Recording Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: You can check your preset recordings: • Incorrect • When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR • No longer required • If you have forgotten which programmes will be Press the MENU button, then press the …...
  • Page 36: 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 button. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 ❚ ❚ 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 40: Using The Tape Counter

    Using the Tape Counter Using the KARAOKE Function (VCR) The tape counter: • Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert modes (hours, minutes and seconds) KARAOKE tape. • Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR •...
  • Page 41: Score Function (Vcr)

    SCORE Function (VCR) KARAOKE SEARCH Function (VCR) Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert Press the KARAOKE button on the remote KARAOKE tape. control. Press the corresponding … or † buttons to Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. Press the œ or √ buttons to select the select the SCORE mode.
  • Page 42: Dvd Functions

    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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 Passaword DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 47: Changing The Password

    ❚ ❚ Changing the Password Setting up the Rating Level Press the … or † button to select Rating Level, Press the … or † button to select Change Password, then press the OK or √ button. then press the OK or √ button. Parental Setup Parental Setup √...
  • Page 48: Divx(R) Registration

    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 49 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 50: 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 51: Using The Display Function

    To make the screen disappear, press the INFO. Using the Display button again. Function To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter identified.
  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 JOLIET format. If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are can see the folder directory.
  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: Divx/Mpeg4 Playback

    DivX/MPEG4 Special DivX/MPEG4 Playback Playback Features 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 62: Dvd Karaoke Function

    Zoom Using the KARAOKE During play, press the MENU button on the remote. Then press the … or † button to select the FUNC option, then press the OK or √ button. Function (DVD) The Function menu is displayed. Function √...
  • Page 63: Key Control (Dvd)

    Key Control (DVD) Reserving a Song (DVD) It is the function to reserve the desired song in advance by use of Karaoke function. Playback the Karaoke Disc containing the wanted songs. ❚ Press the KARAOKE button or KEYCON Sequence of reservation button.
  • Page 64: Vocal Function (Dvd)

    ❚ SCORE Function If the reservation is required again, input the song number in the flickering part. Note Press the KARAOKE button on the remote When using Request function, the “INFO” control. and “REPEAT” function does not work. Press the corresponding … or † buttons to select the SCORE mode.
  • Page 65: Reference

    Reference Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) • Technical Specifications ....66 • Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) ... 67 •...
  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Rated voltage AC 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz 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) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75Ω...
  • Page 67: 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 68: 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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