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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-V9650 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 4: Handling Cautions

    Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    E F O R E Y O U S TA R T Before you start Accessories Remote Control AK59-00052C Install Batteries in the Remote Control Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Insert two AAA batteries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Method1: Antenna + DVD-VCR + TV: No Cable box ...13 Method2: Antenna + DVD-VCR + TV: Cable box with many scrambled channels ...14 Method3: Antenna + DVD-VCR + TV: Cable box with a few scrambled channels ...14 Before Connecting the DVD-VCR ...15 Connection to a TV ...15...
  • Page 7 Playing a Disc ...33 Using the Search and Skip Functions ...35 Using the Display Function ...36 Using the Disc and Title Menu (DVD) ...38 Using the Function Menu (DVD) ...39 Repeat Play ...40 Slow Repeat Play ...42 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ...43 Selecting the Audio Language ...45...

  • Page 8: General Features

    Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD- VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy- protected DVD discs.

  • Page 9: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Video AUDIO-CD Audio CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-RW, -R, DVD+RW, +R discs may not be playable in all cases due to the disc ■ type or condition of the recording. Do not run the player with two discs loaded at the same time.

  • Page 10: Description

    Press to open and close the disc VCR Deck Insert a standard VHS video tape. EJECT Press to eject a video tape if the tape is stopped. (POWER) Press to turn the DVD-VCR on and LINE IN 2 Connect to the Video/Audio output jack of your external device.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    HDMI OUT Notes Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is ■ supported, follow the TV User’s Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system. If Component (Progressive Scan) Output is selected in ■...

  • Page 12: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Press to turn the DVD-VCR on and off. NUMBER Buttons 5 100+ button Skip button Press to reverse skip a disc. Use to skip a title, chapter or track on a disc. REC button Press to begin recording. (VCR) Search button Press to reverse search a disc.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Antenna Cable

    C h a p t e r 2 O N N E C T I O N S Connecting the There are several ways to connect your DVD-VCR. Select one of the following antenna connections that best suits you below. Method 1: Antenna + DVD-VCR + TV: No Cable box ■...

  • Page 14: Method2: Antenna + Dvd-Vcr + Tv: Cable Box With Many Scrambled Channels

    O N N E C T I O N S Method2: Antenna + DVD-VCR + TV: Cable box with many scrambled channels You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

  • Page 15: Before Connecting The Dvd-Vcr

    - The number and position of terminals may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV. - If there is one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the LINE OUT AUDIO OUT Left (white) terminal of the DVD-VCR.

  • Page 16: Connection To A Tv (S-Video)

    - The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV. - The S-Video jack only outputs video from the DVD player. To view video from the VCR, you must have the Video Out (Yellow) or RF Out jack connected.

  • Page 17: Connection To A Tv (Interlace)

    If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 21 to 22) - The component terminal of your TV may be marked “R-Y, B-Y, Y” or “Cr, Cb, Y” instead of “PR, PB, Y”...

  • Page 18: Connection To A Tv (Progressive)

    Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method. Progressive scanning method provides better and clearer picture quality. The Component Video jacks only output video from the DVD player. To view video from the VCR, you must have the Video Out (yellow) or RF Out jack connected.

  • Page 19: Connection To A Tv With Hdmi Jack

    - Please refer to the user’s manual of your TV. - If HDMI or HDMI cable is plugged into TV, the DVD player’s output is set to HDMI within 10 seconds. - If you set the HDMI output resolution 720p or 1080i, HDMI output provides better picture quality.
  • Page 20 HDMI connector - Both uncompressed video data and digital audio data (LPCM or Bit Stream data). - Though the player uses a HDMI cable, the player outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. - If TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen.

  • Page 21: Connection To An Audio System

    Amplifier's audio input. Notes - Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears. Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 61 to 62) - The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier.

  • Page 22: Connection To An Audio System (Dolby Digital, Mpeg2 Or Dts Amplifier)

    Notes - When you connect the DVD-VCR to DTS Amplifier and play a DTS disc, set the DTS to On in Audio Setup menu. If it is set to Off, sound will not be heard, or there will be a loud sound.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Power Cord & Auto Setup

    O N N E C T I O N S Connecting a Power Cord & Your DVD-VCR's power cord should be plugged into a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. Avoid pressing any buttons on the remote control or on the unit during Auto Setup. While your DVD-VCR is running Auto Setup, “Auto”...

  • Page 24: Selecting A Menu Language

    C h a p t e r 3 N I T I A L Selecting a Menu Language To change the on-screen MENU language to English, French or Spanish, follow these steps. Press the MENU button. Press the "&# buttons to...

  • Page 25: Setting The Clock

    ENTER button. (Auto, 1, 2, ..., 125) E T U P You need to set the time to use timer recording. ENG-25 Notes You must have the antenna connected to set the Auto Clock. (See pages 13~14) The Clock will be automatically set when you turn off the DVD-VCR.

  • Page 26: Setting The Clock Manually

    Yes, No or Auto. Press the MENU button to exit. Setting the Clock Manually Auto Setup fails to set the DVD-VCR’s internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the data and time manually. Note: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD-VCR's internal clock must be set correctly.
  • Page 27 N I T I A L Press the "&# buttons to Setup, then press the % select or ENTER button. Press the "&# buttons to Clock, then press the % select or ENTER button. Press the "&# buttons to select Manual Clock, then % or ENTER button.

  • Page 28: Memorizing The Channels

    This feature allows you to manually set the connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 29: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, or to delete a channel you wish to remove. Press the "&# buttons to select...

  • Page 30: Selecting The Rf Output Channel

    N I T I A L Selecting the RF Output Channel Use this feature if the DVD-VCR is connected to your Press the MENU button. Press the "&# buttons to Setup, then press the % select or ENTER button. Press the "&# buttons to...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Front Panel Display

    N I T I A L Selecting the Front Panel Display You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, or to automatically dim during power off. Press the MENU button. Press the "&# buttons to...

  • Page 32: Setting The Power Off Automatically

    DVD-VCR will auto shut off 2 hours after the last button ■ is pressed or no signal is received. E T U P Automatically off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any buttons for ENG-32...

  • Page 33: Playing A Disc

    Before Play Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input on your TV's remote control. - If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input. Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( button on the front panel.
  • Page 34 Screen stops, no sound. - To resume, press the (Play/Pause) button once again. Note If the player is left for about 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop. Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear.

  • Page 35: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    P E R AT I O N S Using the Search and Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or...

  • Page 36: Using The Display Function

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/CD/MPEG4 During play, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the %#& buttons to select the desired item. Press the "#$ buttons to...
  • Page 37 Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc. SUBTITLE You will be able to choose the subtitle languages or, if you prefer, turn them off from the screen. A DVD disc can have up to 32 different subtitles. (DivX) DivX files recorded at higher resolutions will have better picture quality.

  • Page 38: Using The Disc And Title Menu (Dvd)

    Notes Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu or Title Menu may not work. - You can also use the Disc Menu by using the DISC MENU button on the remote control. - Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles on the disc.

  • Page 39: Using The Function Menu (Dvd)

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Function Menu (DVD) During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the %#& buttons to select Function, then press $ or ENTER button.

  • Page 40: Repeat Play

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD/CD During play, press the REPEAT button on the remote control.
  • Page 41 D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the A-B Repeat function During play, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. Press the "#$ buttons to select Mark the Starting Point...

  • Page 42: Slow Repeat Play

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Slow Repeat Play This feature allows you to slowly to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc., so you can study them more closely. When playing a DVD...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    Aspect Ratio (EZ View) TV screen so the DVD-VCR will display movies at the appropriate For 4:3 aspect ratio discs - NORMAL WIDE Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Page 44 For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 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. 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Audio Language

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Selecting the You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD/CD/MPEG4) During play, press the AUDIO button. Audio languages change "...

  • Page 46: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD/MPEG4) During play, press the SUBTITLE button.

  • Page 47: Changing The Camera Angle

    ANGLE icon, press the CLEAR or RETURN button. Using the Bookmark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the MARK button (DVD) During play, press the MARK button on the remote control.
  • Page 48 D V D O P E R AT I O N S Recalling a Marked Scene During play, press the MARK button on the remote control. Press the "#$ buttons to select a marked scene. Press the (Play/Pause) button to play the marked scene.

  • Page 49: Using The Zoom Function (Dvd)

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Zoom Function (DVD) During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the %#& buttons to select Function, then press $ or ENTER button.

  • Page 50: Clips Menu For Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Mpeg4

    Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs and/or pictures that can be organized into folders as shown below. They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. Open the disc tray.

  • Page 51: Mp3/Wma Playback

    Random. - Off: Normal Playback - Track: Repeats the current song file. - Folder: Repeats the song files which have the same extension in the current folder. - Random: Song files which have the same extension will be played in random order.
  • Page 52 When you record MP3 or WMA files on CD-R, please refer to the following. - Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac.

  • Page 53: Mpeg4 Playback

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S MPEG4 Playback MPEG4 Play Function AVI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only AVI format files with the “.avi” extensions can be played. Open the disc tray.
  • Page 54 MPEG4 files created not following the specifications above may not be play back. That is why Codec Type, Version and Higher resolution over specification is not supported. - This unit supports CD-R/RW written in MPEG4 in accordance with the “ISO9660 format”.

  • Page 55: Program Play & Random Play

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Program Play & Random Play You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. This function is available only with Audio CDs.

  • Page 56: Picture Cd Playback

    Depending on a file size, the amount of time between each picture may be different from the set interval time. - If you don’t press any button, the slide show will start automatically in about 10 seconds by default. ENG-56...
  • Page 57 Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. - If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. - Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

  • Page 58: Using The Setup Menu

    ´ Audio: Setup of the Audio Options. ˇ Display: Setup of the Display Options. Used to select which type of screen you want to watch and several display options. ¨ Parental: Setup of the Parental Level. viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Language Features

    P E R AT I O N S Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu on the OSD disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.
  • Page 60 D V D O P E R AT I O N S Language Function Disc Menu To set the Disc Menu Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Disc Menu Language will automatically be set to the language you choose.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Audio Options

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Setting Up the Audio Options allows you to set up sound for use with your external audio system. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 62: Audio Options

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Audio Options Dolby/DTS Digital Out PCM: Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. - Bitstream: Outputs Dolby/DTS Digital via the digital output. Select Bitstream when connecting to a DTS/Dolby Digital Decoder.

  • Page 63: Setting Up The Display Options

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S Setting Up the Display Options Display options enable you to set various video functions of the With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 64: Display Options

    (aspect ratio). - 4:3 Letter Box: Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen the DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 65 - 720p : 1280 x 720 - 1080i : 1920 x 1080 Format This feature can be used to fine-tune the HDMI output of the DVD-V9650 to your TV or Monitor for best color reproduction. When connected via HDMI, you can change the HDMI output format.

  • Page 66: Setting Up The Parental Control

    The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With the DVD in Stop mode,...
  • Page 67 ENTER button. e.g) Setting up in Level 6. DivX(R) Registration - For example, if you select up to Level ENG-67 To make the DVD setup menu disappear, press the MENU button. 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will...

  • Page 68: Changing The Password

    DivX(R) Registration Note If you forgot your password, press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the simultaneously on the front panel for 5 seconds. The “Reset OK” message will appear. Press the...

  • Page 69: Divx(R) Registration

    D V D O P E R AT I O N S DivX(R) Registration DivX Registration menu has the Registration Code that enables your DivX Certified Player to play DivX(R) Video On Demand file format. With the unit in Stop mode,...

  • Page 70: Video Cassette Tape

    P E R AT I O N S In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter and memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV.

  • Page 71: Playing A Pre-Recorded Video Cassette Tape

    Note To view VCR playback, you must connect the Video Out (Yellow) or RF Out jack to your TV. The VCR does not output video throught the S-Video or Component jacks. Video Cassette For more information on the safety tab, see page 82.

  • Page 72: Special Vcr Playback Features

    P E R AT I O N S Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and more. Press the Play/Pause button again to resume normal playback.

  • Page 73: Using Automatic Tracking

    Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. The TRK button will automatically align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You may also set tracking manually.

  • Page 74: Selecting The Cassette Type

    P E R AT I O N S Selecting the Cassette If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. Press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 75: Setting The Auto Play

    V C R O P E R AT I O N S Setting the Auto Play If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the "#$ buttons to...

  • Page 76: Setting The Auto Repeat

    V C R O P E R AT I O N S Setting the Auto Repeat If you want your videotapes to play Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the "#$ buttons to select VCR, then press the % or ENTER button.

  • Page 77: Using The Tape Counter

    - Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR. - Allows you to easily find the beginning of a sequence. - If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used. Insert a cassette in your DVD- VCR.

  • Page 78: Using The Assemble Edit Function

    P E R AT I O N S Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR.

  • Page 79: Selecting The Audio Output Mode

    When you have finished recording, press the (Stop) button. Selecting the You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Press the AUDIO button on the remote control until the required option is displayed.

  • Page 80: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-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. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: Prev Seq.

  • Page 81: Variable Search System

    The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank position, and then automatically stop at that position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search, the tape will be ejected. Scan and Play Use scan and play when you don’t know exactly where a...

  • Page 82: Basic Recording

    You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 85. Note Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety piece of tape. Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape. Before You Begin... Power on the DVD-VCR...

  • Page 83: Special Recording Features

    While a recording is in progress, you can watch a minute increments. To Watch a different Channel while Recording Make sure that you connect the DVD-VCR to the TV using an RF cable. - When you watching through the Antenna input during recording, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.

  • Page 84: Using One-Touch Recording

    To Add Recording Time One-Touch Recording (OTR) below. Using One-Touch Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.

  • Page 85: Selecting The Recording Speed

    DVD-VCR will automatically be turned off when the OTR finished. Selecting the Recording Speed You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in order to fit six hours of programming on a T-120 tape. Press the SPEED button on the remote control to select the Record Speed.

  • Page 86: Making A Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Insert a blank videotape into the VCR deck. Be sure to leave the Record Safety With the Timer Recording function, you can program up to 7 events at a time to record up to a month in advance.
  • Page 87 Selecting Auto Speed If the length of the videotape is not long enough for a timer recording in the SP mode, set the recording tape speed to “Auto”. Recording will start in the SP mode. If the length is not long enough, the tape speed will automatically change from SP mode to SLP mode.

  • Page 88: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control

    If your television is compatible with the remote control, it will switch off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control. If several codes are indicated for your television brand, try each one in turn until you find one that works. You can then control the television using the following buttons.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    E F E R E N C E Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: - The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR - The warranty information - A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG service center.
  • Page 90 Don't use this unless absolutely necessary. • Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book If you experience that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and other problems.

  • Page 91: Technical Specifications

    POWER REQUIREMENT SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT WEIGHT - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 2 Stereo audio inputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 47KΩ, front and rear 2 Composite video inputs, RCA Connector, 75Ω, 1Vp-p Antenna or CATV Input, F-Connector, 75Ω...
  • Page 92 E M O ENG-92...
  • Page 93 E M O ENG-93...
  • Page 94 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA Latin America JAMAICA...
  • Page 95 One (1) Year Parts / Ninety days (90) Labor This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States, and does not include transportation, installation, removal or reinstallation.
  • Page 96 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. ☎ 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) / www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com...

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