00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 2 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Warning provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 3 • Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec- Precaution tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the POWER 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 finalized • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is record- with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the con- •...
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The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & tion technology must be authorized by playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for (Download Center at www.samsung.com) home and other limited viewing uses only unless • otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 6 Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable ...21 Contents Connecting to your TV ......Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks .
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00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 7 Editing About ANYKEY ......45 Editing Repeat Playback ......46 Selecting the Subtitle &...
This involves a function available in DVD-RAM. Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/DVD-R discs This involves a function available With the DVD-VR330, you can create your own DVD video in DVD-RW. titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. This involves a function available in DVD-R.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 9 Step 3 Recording How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (stan- dard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and Step 1...
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00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 10 Finalizing & Playing on Step 6 other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finaliz- ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible compo- nent, a finalized disc should be used for playback.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 12 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. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 1) ANT OUT (TO TV) JACK VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT) AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV IN 1)
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 13 Tour of the Remote Control 11. INFO. Button Press this to display current setting or disc status. 12. TITLE LIST (DISC MENU) Button Press this to enter the TITLE LIST/Disc menu. 13. SUBTITLE Button Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 14 Quick Overview Connecting & Setting Up A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable †...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 15 Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one the following antenna connections that best suits you below. Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder &...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 16 Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & 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.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 17 Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 18 Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one the video connections on the following pages. The VHF/UHF RF OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output audio/video signals.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 19 Connecting to an S-Video input jack Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). INPUT S-VIDEO S-Video Cable (not supplied) •...
Otherwise press “No”’ will appear. with this model, please contact our customer Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. press the ENTER button. Do not press the P.SCAN button if your TV does not support Progressive scan mode.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 21 Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one the Audio connections on the following pages. Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers. INPUT VIDEO Audio...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 22 Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. Audio Cable White ANALOG AUDIO Front(L)speaker Front(R)speaker INPUT 22 - English...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack If your AV amplifier 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 pages 35) Optical Cable Coaxial Cable (not supplied)
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 24 Step 4 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AV IN 1 jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AV IN 1 jacks of the DVD Recorder &...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 25 Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder. When an input source is inserted into AV 2 IN while viewing TV, the input will be switched to...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 26 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder & VCR. DV Cable (not supplied) DV OUT Camcorder If the input is not selected automatically, use INPUT SEL.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 27 Step 5 : Connecting Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord Install Batteries in the Remote Control in the wall outlet. • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 29 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. DVD-Recorder Timer Record No Disc...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 30 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, Auto Clock Set then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Auto Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec. Clock Data CH : Automatic √ √ Time Zone : Automatic √...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 31 Daylight Saving Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Clock Set No Disc Select Automatic to set the daylight saving...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 32 Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable Channel Set TV, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Set No Disc Timer Rec. Antenna/Cable TV Antenna : Cable TV √ √ Auto Channel Memory Cable TV √...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 33 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Press the …† buttons to select Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Add/Delete No Disc Timer Rec.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 34 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press then press ENTER or √ button. the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Setup DVD-Recorder Channel Set No Disc No Disc Timer Rec.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 35 Setting Up the Audio Digital Output 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Options Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using Allows you to setup the audio device and sound staus the Digital Audio Outputs.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 36 TV Aspect Setting Up the Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) Display(Video) Options • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD sup- plies, even though you have a TV This function allows you to setup the TV screen...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 37 The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm Setting Up the Parental the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Control DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc Timer Rec. Password :Off √...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 38 About the Change Password VCR Setting Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Parental Control If you want your videotapes to play automatically when No Disc Timer Rec.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 39 Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR Video Input option, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. If you watch video through AV IN 1, you can choose Tape Length AV 1(Composite) or S-video.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 40 DVD EP Mode Time Automatic Chapter Creator You can set the EP(Extended Play)mode’s time setting A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. to 6 or 8hours. When you record one program, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 41 Press the REC button to start recording. Quick Recording The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording? If this function is set to on, both the DVD Recorder &...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 42 Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of play- back by disc type. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 43 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.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:27 PM Page 44 Using the Disc Menu Using the Search & Skip Functions and Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that Searching through a Chapter or Track allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:28 PM Page 45 Slow Motion Play/ About ANYKEY Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for / DVD-RW / DVD-R) a desired scene by accessing title, chapter or time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:28 PM Page 46 • If you want to move to a desired time to help you find œ œ √ √ Select repeat mode using button. a scene. Press the ENTER button. • To make the screen disappear, press the ANYKEY or RETURN button.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng1 2006.1.3 3:28 PM Page 47 Selecting the Audio language Selecting the Subtitle & Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Audio Language (VR mode) Using the AUDIO button (VR mode) Selecting the SUBTITLE language Press the AUDIO button during playback.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng2 2006.1.3 3:38 PM Page 48 Changing the Camera Zooming-In Angle a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can the Angle function. If the disc con- tains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-Video Using the ANGLE button Title...
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng2 2006.1.3 3:38 PM Page 49 Playing back a Bookmark Using the Bookmarks Press the MARKER button. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V mode) - - - - - - - -- Bookmark Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position.
00995A-VR330_XAA-Eng2 2006.1.3 3:38 PM Page 50 Playing back a Marker Using the Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. (VR mode) - - - - - - - -- N : 2 Marker Press the MARKER button during playback.
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