Warning IMPORTANT NOTE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Exterior interference such as lightning and static Precaution electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the /I STANDBY/ON button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and CD-RW/-R finalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording. MP3 CD-RW/-R •...
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• DVD-RW(VR mode) Do not use the following discs! - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD- RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording, editing, • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist, and etc.
DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, depending on the recording mode. This involves a function available Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/-R discs in VCD discs. With the DVD-VR325, you can create your own DVD video This involves a function available titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/-R discs. in DVD-RAM.
Step 3 Recording How to use the DVD There are two different recording methods : Direct Recorder & VCR Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), Step 1 Select the disc type...
Finalising & Playing on Unpacking Step 6 other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalis- ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalise the disc. ❚ Accessories When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalising is generally unnecessary when •...
SELECT NUMBER Setting the Remote Control TV +32 TV +02, +30 Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work LOEWE TV +02 with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. LOEWE OPTA TV +02, +22 METZ TV +22 MITSUBISHI TV +02, +16...
Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. HDMI OUT JACK AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART S-VIDEO OUT JACK AV2 (EXT) SCART AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK...
Tour of the Remote Control 12. RETURN Button Returns to previous menu. 13. TV/VCR Button 14. INFO. Button This will display current setting or disc status. 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs and VHS Video tape. 16.
Quick Overview Connecting & Setting Up A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting the SCART Cable Connecting the Audio/Video Cable Connecting the S-Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable...
Connecting DVD Connecting the SCART Recorder & VCR to the Cable TV using the RF Cable ❚ Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR Make sure that both the television and the to the TV using the SCART Cable DVD Recorder &...
❚ AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or Other Equipment other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder &...
Connecting the Connecting the Audio/Video Cable S-Video Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates television using the audio/video cable if the the picture element into black and white(Y) and appropriate input is available on the television.
DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT standard definition output. VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the TV. If there are questions regarding your Samsung TV Connect audio cables between the audio output set’s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR, jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder &...
• Using the DVI Adapter Cable, connect the HDMI OUT appears on the screen. jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the Why does Samsung use HDMI? DVI IN jack of your TV. Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal.
AV Receiver Connecting an External Connections Devices ❚ Case 1 : Connecting an external devices To take full advantage of the movie theater experience to the AUX jacks that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD Recorder &...
On-Screen Menu System Setup Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. No Disc Setup Programme System √ √ Clock Set Setup √...
Start the auto scanning. Plug & Auto Setup Auto Setup Please wait..Scanning... The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. RETURN TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes.
Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes, Setting the Date and day, month and year. • The option selected highlight. Time No Disc Clock Set Programme Setup Time Date 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 Your DVD Recorder &...
… … † † Press the buttons to select your “Country”, then Auto Setup press the OK button. The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed. No Disc Auto Setup Programme Auto Setup √...
Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press Manual Setup the OK or √ button. Manual Setup menu is displayed. Manual Setup If you have already set then automatically, you do not - - - - Name need to preset the stations manually. Decoder ❚...
Press the …† buttons to select Decoder. Clearing a Preset Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off. Indicate whether you wish to use a decoder On or Off. Station Manual Setup If you have stored a TV station: A A B B Name •...
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup, the OK or √ button. then press the OK or √ button. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR number, then press the OK or √...
Selecting the RF OUT VIDEO Output CH Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) Your DVD Recorder & VCR output channel may need to You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if according to the TV set connected to your VCR. your TV cannot find the pictures.
English, Breton, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, Setting Up the Faroese, Finnish, French, Gaelic, German, Western Icelandic, Irish, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish Language Options English, Albanian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Central Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene and Serbian (Latin) If you set audio, subtitle, disc menu, on-screen menu Greek English and modern Greek and DivX subtitle language in advance, they will come...
❚ Digital Output Setting Up the Audio • PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) 48kHz Options audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. • Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output. Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use.
❚ TV Aspect Setting Up the Display Depending on the type of television you have, you (Video) 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 sup- This function allows you to setup the TV screen plies, even though you have a TV settings.
❚ Output selection Setting Up the Parental • Connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV via Control HDMI or DVI. Set your TV's input to HDMI or DVI. • Press the P.SCAN button while the unit is in Stop mode to select the HDMI output resolution as follows: 576i ¡...
❚ Enter your password again, and then press the OK About the Change Level or √ button. No Disc Parental Control Press the …† buttons to select Change Programme Password Setup Password, then press the OK or √ button. No Disc Parental Control Programme Password...
Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR VCR Setting option, then press the OK or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. ❚ Tape Length If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play.
❚ IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) DVD EP Mode Time The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. • On : the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically. •...
Press the REC button to start recording. Automatic Chapter The message “Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?” is displayed. Creator A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters.
Front Display NICAM Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display. NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the the MENU button.
Press the …† buttons to select Component or Video Output RGB, then press the OK or √ button. • Component : Select this when the Recorder is connected to a TV with Component jack. • RGB : Select this when the Recorder is connected to a TV using SCART cable.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of ❚ Region code (DVD-Video only) playback by disc type. Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Note Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s some types of discs, or when specific opera- label facing up.
Using the Disc Menu Using the Search & Skip Functions and Title Menu ❚ Searching through a Chapter or Track Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc.
Slow Motion Play/ About ANYKEY Step Motion Play ❚ The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a Slow Motion Play desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a Repeat Play scene. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. ❚ DVD-VIDEO Playing Repeatedly 1/10 1/40 (Repeat Playback) 00:01:45 D 5.1CH MOVE CHANGE Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 …...
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❚ ❚ Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playing a Certain section Playback) Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. DVD-VIDEO Music 1/10 Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 1/40 01.
Press the … … † † buttons to select Subtitle, then Selecting the Subtitle & press the œ œ √ √ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. Audio Language DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 D 5.1CH (VR mode) MOVE CHANGE ❚...
Changing the Camera Zooming-In Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Using the ANGLE button 1/10 1/40 If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears 00:01:45 on the screen.
❚ Playing back a Bookmark Using the Bookmarks Press the MARKER button. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Bookmark (V mode) Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Press the MARKER button during playback.
❚ Playing back a Marker Using the Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Marker (VR mode) Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN Press the OK or √ll button to start playing from the selected scene.
❚ Buttons on the Remote Control Playing back an Audio used for CD playback CD (CD-DA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. ❚ Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) Insert an audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. •...
❚ Buttons on the Remote Control Playing back an MP3 used for MP3 playback Disc ❚ Playing back an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal...
Play Option Mode To Programme Tracks The Play Option can be used with an audio CD or MP3 You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. in the Play or Stop mode. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted.
Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. Playing back a Picture Photo Disc Index 6 / Slide Show ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / EXIT MOVE RETURN There are two types of Picture CD. One is a CD with only JPEG files.
MPEG4 Function Description Playing back an Function Description During play, press the I œœ √√ I button, Skip MPEG4 Disc it moves forward or backward 5 minutes. œœ √√ œœ √√ During play, press the SEARCH ( ) but- Search ton and press again to search at a faster speed.
Playing back a VHS Special VCR Playback Tape (VCR) Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of To play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCR special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, deck and press the PLAY button.
While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY Variable Search button. System Go To [0:00:00] End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan MOVE Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & VCR, an index is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.
This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R • DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder. Disc Types Recording Recording Device Finalising Additional Recording format in Samsung Recorder Samsung...
❚ ❚ Recording Formats Recording Mode Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC Since available functions differ depending on the disc SPEED button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. for the desired recording time and picture quality.
Concerning Copy Control Signals Press the PROG/TRK ( ) buttons or number TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have buttons to select the station you want to record. one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy- Once and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly, to select the type programme, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and recording speed (quality).
Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to Recording From the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. External Devices Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed (quality). ➝...
Making a One Touch Making a Timer Recording (OTR) Recording 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. recording time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours by 3.
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Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. Press the OK button. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, If the timer settings overlap …† : Sets a value. The programmes are recorded in order of priority. • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. If timer recording is set for the first programme and •...
Press the …† buttons to select the number of the Editing the Scheduled scheduled record list you want to edit, then press the OK or √ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No.
Press the …† buttons to select the number of the Deleting the Scheduled scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the OK button. Record List • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No.
Press the OK button. Using the ShowView • The information concerning the programme is displayed. Feature • When using the ShowView function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter the PR number manually by pressing the …†...
ShowView Extended Basic VCR Recording To prevent delays or over-runs the DVD Recorder & Before starting VCR has a function called ShowView Extended allowing 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. you to extended the recording time by up to 60 minutes. 2.
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP Special Recording Tape Length Recording Time (in SP) E180 180 mins or 3 hours Features E240 240 mins or 4 hours E280 280 mins or 4 hours and 40mins E300 300 mins or 5 hours While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments.
Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, Copy to DVD or VCR then press the OK or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 19/JAN/2005 1 00:00:21 Play √ √ Rename Edit Scene Copy 19/JAN/2005 12:00 Delete ➡...
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❚ You can use the √ œ œ or √√ , œ œ or √√ To copy from VCR to DVD buttons to search for the end position. ➡ Press the OK button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated. Repeat the above steps to create the copylist.
Playing the Title List Editing Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the This section introduces basic functions of DVD Title List. editing and explains both edit functions for the ❚ recording on a disc and edit functions for the Using the TITLE LIST button entire disc.
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Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation, You can also play a recorded programme by then press the OK or √ button twice. pressing the ANYKEY button. Note The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Title List 00:01:45 No.
❚ Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press the Locking (Protecting) a Title OK button. The key icon on the information Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from window for the selected title changes to the locked status.
❚ Press the …† buttons to select Delete, Deleting a Section of a Title then press the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit 01 Drama 00:00:21 √...
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Press the OK button at the starting point. Press the …† buttons to select Delete, The image and starting point time are displayed in then press the OK button. the section deletion starting point window. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No.
Press the OK button at the end point. Advanced Editing DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene (Playlist) Scene No. 001 Start Start 00:00:10 Title List: 1/6 00:10:00 Make New Playlist ❚ Return 19/JAN/2005 12:00 Creating a Playlist 00:10:00 MOVE RETURN EXIT Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title.
❚ Press the …† buttons to select Play, then press Playing Titles in the Playlist the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. The playlist titles will be played back. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist (VR mode) No.
❚ DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Renaming a Playlist Title 2 0 / J A N / 2 0 0 5 1 2 : 0 0 Follow these instructions to rename a playlist Title, i.e. to A B C D E a b c d e edit the title of a playlist title.
❚ Editing a Scene for the Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Scene No. Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 00:00:26 00:00:07 00:00:04 (VR mode) Move Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. 00:00:03 00:00:11 00:00:04...
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Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) DVD-RAM(VR) Modify Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 79. Scene No. 002 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you Start 00:00:20 want to modify, then press the OK button.
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Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) You cannot move the selected scene to the position of the next scene, because the Note selected scene should be inserted before that To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 79. position, which requires no action.
❚ Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Copying a Playlist to the VCR DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 003 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. Start The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Start 00:00:15 Title List : 1/7...
❚ • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist message ‘Do you want to delete?’. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Do you want to delete? DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist...
Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ Disc Manager buttons. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J K L M N O k l m n o p q r s t P Q R S T ❚...
❚ ❚ Disc Protection Formatting a Disc Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being Use these instructions to format a disc. formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. The Disc Protection should be cleared. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
DVD-RW Press the …† buttons to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK or √ button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.’ DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Disc Navigation Disc Name √ √ Disc Protection : Not protected √...
❚ Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) the OK button. The disc is unfinalised. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU A DVD-RW can be finalised or unfinalised in button.
❚ • You will be prompted with the confirmation Delete All Title Lists message ‘Do you want to delete all title lists?’. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Disc Navigation Disc Name √ √ Playlist Disc Protection : Not protected √ √ With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU Disc Format √...
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/VIDEO-CD/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. Problem Explanation/Solution • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the /I STANDBY/ON button of your DVD Recorder &...
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Other problems describing your problem, and follow the directions given. • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service centre. No HDMI output. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled.
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Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, 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 •...
Specifications Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz General Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 4.8 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p(unbalanced) 75Ω...
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