Getting Started Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
Precaution ▌ Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and fi nalized 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.
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• The latest fi rmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com) • If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
Parental Control ... 32 Setting the Rating Level ... 33 Changing the Password ... 33 Recording ■ Recordable discs ... 34 Compatibility between Samsung and Other manufacturer's Recorders ... 34 ■ Recording Formats ... 35 DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R ... 35 DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) ... 35 ■...
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Playback ■ Region code (DVD-Video only) ... 45 ■ Logos of Discs that can be played ... 45 ■ Disc types that can be played ... 45 Discs That Cannot be Played ... 46 ■ Playing a Disc ... 46 Using the Disc Menu &...
General Features The DVD-R155 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVD-R disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on the recording mode.
▌ Step 4 : Playing To start playback select the title you want to play from the Title list. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters. During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording.
▌ Tour of the Remote Control You can control part of another manufacturer’s TV functions with this remote control. • Buttons that can be controlled on your TV : POWER, INPUT SEL., TV VOL (+/-), TV CH ( / ), TV MUTE, 0~9, TV 100+.
Description ▌ Front Panel 1. POWER Button Turns the recorder on and off. 2. AV 2 IN Connects external equipment. 3. DV-IN Connects external digital equipment with a DV jack. (such as a camcorder) 4. DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc. 5.
▌ Rear Panel 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) Connects to an amplifi er having a digital optical audio input jack. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connects to an amplifi er having a digital coaxial audio input jack. 3. AV AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables.
Audio setup menu. In this case, set the digital audio output to PCM or DTS Off. ■ If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the DVD recorder, you can operate the recorder using the TV's remote control. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See page 28)
- If your TV does not support HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen. ■ Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal.However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a...
) and Interlace mode. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. ■ The Component jacks will not output video resolutions above 480p. To view 720p and 1080i, connect the DVD-R155 to your TV with an HDMI- HDMI cable.
▌ Connecting to an S-Video Input Jack Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifi er). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
▌ Connecting to a Video Input Jack Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifi er). • You will enjoy normal quality images. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV. •...
Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages. ▌ Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers. English - 20...
▌ Connecting to a Stereo Amplifi er with Analog Input Jacks If your stereo amplifi er only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. English - 21...
▌ Connecting to an AV Amplifi er with a Digital Input Jack If your AV amplifi er has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See page 30) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Step 4 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs. ▌ Connecting a VCR, Set Top Box(STB) or DVD Player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks Connect the VCR or external device to the AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder.
▌ Connecting a Camcorder You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV 2 IN or DV IN jacks on front of the DVD Recorder. ■ When an Input source is inserted into AV 2 while watching TV, the Input will be switched to AV 2 automatically.
System Setup Press 1 for English Touche 2 pour Français Pulse 3 para Español MACROVISION ST01 DVD-Recorder Timer Record No Disc Timer Rec. Timer Record ► Setup Scheduled Record List ► MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Setup No Disc Timer Rec. System ►...
DVD-Recorder System DVD-RW(VR) Title List 15 Sec CM Skip Time : 15 Sec ► 30 Sec EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ► Playlist 60 Sec Chapter Creator : Off ► Disc Manager Quick Recording : Off ► Timer Rec. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) : On ►...
DVD-Recorder System DVD-RW(VR) Title List CM Skip Time : 15 Sec ► EP Mode Time : 6 Hours 6 Hours Playlist ► Chapter Creator : Off 8 Hours ► Disc Manager Quick Recording : Off ► Timer Rec. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) : On ►...
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (see page 15) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.) 1.
DVD-Recorder Manual Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Month Year Hour Minute AM/PM ▲ 2007 ▼ MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Language Video No Disc No Disc Timer Rec. TV Aspect Audio : Original Original : 16:9 Wide Timer Rec. √...
DVD-Recorder Audio No Disc Timer Rec. Digital Output : PCM ► Setup : Off ► Dynamic Compression : On ► MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Audio No Disc Timer Rec. Digital Output : PCM ► : Off Bitstream ► Setup Dynamic Compression : On ►...
Recordable discs This recorder can record on the following discs. • DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD-Rs are non-rewritable ▌ DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW Compatibility between Samsung and Other manufacturer's Recorders Disc Recording Recording Finalizing Types format Device Samsung...
DVD-RAM Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? DVD-RW Uninitalized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc? Recording Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fi ts your preferences. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears.
Unrecordable Video Videos with copy protection cannot be recorded on this DVD Recorder. When the DVD Recorder receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. You cannot record copy protected movie. Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, COPY-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never.
DVD-RW(VR) Disc Info Disc Name Disc Total Title Total Playlist Recordable Time 02: 12 SP Protection Not Protected Screen JAN 01 2007 MON 12:00 AM ▌ About the INFO Button The INFO function allows you to view the current status and progress of playback and recording.
Recording from External Equipment Record Mode XP (01:11) Before you start 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close disc tray. Recording : AV1 3. Press the INPUT SEL. button to select the input source according to 4.
Record Mode XP (01:11) The DV device is connected MOVE SELECT RETURN Copying from a Camcorder You may control a Digital Camcorder using the IEEE1394 (DV) interface. Before you start Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. Adjust the record mode.
Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) You can set the DVD Recorder to record in preset increments by pressing the REC button repeatedly. 1. If you want to record from a connected external component, press the INPUT SEL. button to select an appropriate external input(AV1, AV 2 or DV).
DVD-Recorder Timer Record DVD-RW(VR) Title List Timer Record ► Playlist Scheduled Record List ► Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RW(VR) Current Time 12:03 AM No. Source Date Start Mode Edit No. 01 Source Date Start...
DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List Current Time 12:03 AM DVD-RW (VR) No. Source Date Start Mode Edit Edit AV 1 01/ 01 05:00 AM 07:00 AM ► Delete AV 1 01/03 12:06 AM 02:06 AM ► ► Recordable Time : 01:59 SP MOVE ENTER RETURN...
DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RW (VR) Current Time 12:03 AM No. Source Date Start Mode Edit No. 01 CH 11 01/ 01 05:00 AM 07:00 AM ► CH 7 01/03 12:06 AM 02:06 AM ► Do you want to delete ’No.01’? ►...
EZ REC MODE This function allows you Initialize and Finalize a disc automatically. 1. With the unit in Stop/No Disc mode, press the EZ REC MODE button on the remote control. Press “On” to confirm EZ REC mode. 2. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select On, and then press the ENTER Otherwise press “Off”...
Playback This section introduces basic playback functions and playback by disc type. Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
▌ Discs That Cannot be Played • DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” • 5” 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • A DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not fi nalized in a different manufacturer's recorder.
▌ Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allow you to select special functions for the title, such as chapters, audio track, subtitles, fi lm previews, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO Discs Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc's menu.
■ No sound is heard during Scan(Search) mode except fast playback (1.7X speed) mode. ■ For CD(CD-DA), You can hear sound during Scan mode. ■ The speed marked while scanning may be different from the actual playback speed. Searching Chapters or Tracks During playback, press the SKIP( •...
DVD-VIDEO Title 1/20 Chapter 00:00:00 Time Subtitle Audio D 2CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE DVD-VIDEO Title 1/20 Chapter 00:01:05 Time Subtitle D 2CH Audio Title Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE SELECT DVD-VIDEO Title 1/20 Chapter 00:01:05 Time Subtitle Audio D 2CH Repeat Angle Zoom...
DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/20 Time 00:00:10 Subtitle Audio D 2CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE DVD-VIDEO Title Chapter 1/20 Time 00:00:10 Subtitle Audio D 2CH Repeat Angle Zoom CHANGE MOVE DVD-VIDEO Title 1/20 Chapter 00:00:11 Time Subtitle D 2CH Audio Repeat Angle Zoom...
Zooming-In 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback or pause. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Zoom, and then press the ENTER 3. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4. Press the ENTER button. Using Bookmarks This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or DVD-R/-RW - - - - - - - --...
Music List SONGO1 01/11 Title ROOT SONGO1 SONGO2 0:00:15 ► SONGO3 SONGO1 SONGO4 3.5MB SONGO5 2004/08/26 SONGO6 PLAY MODE MOVE ENTER EXIT RETURN Music List SONGO1 01/11 Title ROOT SONGO1 SONGO2 0:00:11 ► SONGO3 SONGO1 SONGO4 3.5MB SONGO5 2004/08/26 SONGO6 PLAY MODE MOVE ENTER...
Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing. • Title List • Playlist Recording or editing might not be completed if a problem such as a sudden power failure occurs. Please be aware that material that has been damaged cannot be retrieved.
▌ DVD-RW(VR) Title List Sports(A1) Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from Title Protection: accidental deletion. Sports(A1) 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. APR/21/2007 MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-RW(VR) Title List Sports(A1) 2.
DVD-RW(VR) Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Start 00:00:05 00:00:00 ► 00:00:05 Start Delete Return MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-RW(VR) Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Start 00:00:05 00:10:15 00:10:15 Start Delete Return MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-RW(VR) Edit Title List Title List No.
DVD-Recorder Make Scene DVD-RW(VR) Scene No. 001 Start Title List : 1/6 00:00:10 00:00:00 ► 00:00:10 Start Make Return MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT DVD-Recorder Make Scene DVD-RW(VR) Scene No. 001 Start Title List : 1/6 00:00:10 00:10:00 00:10:00 Start Make Return MOVE ENTER...
DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR:F) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Format : DVD-VR ► Disc Manager Disc Unfinalize ► Timer Rec. Setup MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT ▌ Finalizing a Disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD recorder, it needs to be fi...
DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected ► Disc Manager Do you want to delete all title lists? Disc Format : DVD-VR ► Disc Finalize ► Timer Rec. Delete All Title Lists ►...
Additional Information Troubleshooting If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center. ▌ Power The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on. The DVD recorder requires some time...
Read the table of contents and then fi nd Checkpoint 1 and read the section describing your problem, and follow the instructions given. Turn your DVD recorder off and on. Checkpoint 2 If the problem still persists, contact a Checkpoint 3 nearby Samsung service center. English - 69...
Error Message Solutions Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Error Message You cannot record a copy protected movie. You cannot record. This disc is protected. This disc cannot be formatted (the disc is protected).
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The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder The warranty information A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for a center near you. Solution / Explanation You can’t use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings.
Specifi cations Power requirements Power consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video (1,2) Input Audio(1,2) DV Input Audio Output Video Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Recording Quality Audio Frequency Response For DVD discs, audio signals recorded at 96kHz sampling Audio Output frequency are converted and output at 48kHz.
Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or recon- ditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
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