Samsung SV-DVD50 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual SV-DVD50 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE EJECT STANDBY/ON PROG www.samsungvcr.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 2 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO This symbol is intended to alert you to the USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO presence of dangerous voltage within the QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. - Page 3 DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 4 Contents (cont.) DVD F UNCTIONS Choosing a Connection ... Disc Menu Language... AUDIO Language ... Subtitle Language... Digital Output... MPEG-2 Digital Out ... DTS ... Dynamic Compression ... PCM Down Sampling ... TV Aspect Ratio... Black Level ...
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Page 4: Disc Type And Characteristics
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 6 Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Max. Disc Types Recording Disc Size Playing (Logos) Types Time Single-sided 240 min. •... -
Page 5: Infrared Remote Control
Accessories 31 DISC MENU 32 MARK SEARCH 33 MODE REPEAT You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL & BATTERIES COPY STEREO 10 11... -
Page 6: Your Dvd-Vcr
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 10 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: º Types of connectors available on your systems Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors. -
Page 7: Connecting The Audio Output Cable
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 12 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. -
Page 8: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE mode (AV). -
Page 9: Basic Tv Tuner Operations
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 16 Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. TV/VCR Button Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. CH Up/Down Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. -
Page 10: Menu Language
DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 18 Menu Language To change the on-screen menu language to English, French or Spanish, follow these steps. Open “MENU” Press the MENU button. Set “Language” Use the buttons to highlight ❷ “Language,” then press the ENTER button. Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 11: Presetting The Stations Manually
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 20 Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. Language : English After pressing the MENU, press the ENTER or ❿ . Install User Set Result: The Setup menu is displayed. -
Page 12: Changing The Preset Station Table
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 22 Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. Language : English Install After pressing the MENU, press the ENTER or ❿ . User Set Result: The Setup menu is displayed. -
Page 13: Selecting The Colour Mode
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 24 Selecting the Colour Mode 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 Language : English automatically selected by the DVD-VCR. -
Page 14: Auto Power Off
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 26 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. Language : English After pressing the MENU, press the ENTER or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. -
Page 15: Auto Repeat Play
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 28 Auto Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. Language : English After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding to select the option. Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Press the ENTER or ❿... -
Page 16: Protecting A Recorded Cassette
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 30 Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. -
Page 17: Using The Videoplus Feature
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 32 Using the Videoplus Feature Before presetting your DVD-VCR: Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Check that the date and time are correct Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset. -
Page 18: Using The Timer Programming Feature
DVD50-XEU(20-35) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 34 Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is Timer Method to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. Standard VideoPlus Before presetting a recording, check that the date and... -
Page 19: Playing A Cassette
DVD50-XEU(36-44) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 36 Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the ❿... -
Page 20: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame
DVD50-XEU(36-44) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 38 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. Press: ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ❿... -
Page 21: Using The Tape Counter
DVD50-XEU(36-44) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 40 Searching for a Specific Sequence Intro Scan After pressing the SEARCH, press the ENTER or ❿ . Press the ➛ ➛ ❿ ❿ buttons depending on the direction where your desired programme is located. When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index mark. -
Page 22: Connecting An Rca Audio/Video Input Cable
DVD50-XEU(36-44) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 42 Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples: You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 43). -
Page 23: Choosing A Connection
DVD50-XEU(36-44) 1/27/03 6:40 PM Page 44 Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. -
Page 24: Disc Menu Language
DVD50-XEU(45-53) 1/27/03 6:39 PM Page 45 Disc Menu Language 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 Setup Setup choose. -
Page 25: Subtitle Language
DVD50-XEU(45-53) 1/27/03 6:39 PM Page 46 Subtitle Language To set the Subtitle Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Subtitle Language will automatically be set to the language you choose. -
Page 26: Mpeg-2 Digital Out
DVD50-XEU(45-53) 1/27/03 6:39 PM Page 48 MPEG-2 Digital Out If your A/V receiver is equipped with a MPEG-2 decoder, your DVD-VCR can output MPEG-2 5.1 sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your Setup speakers. -
Page 27: Tv Aspect Ratio
DVD50-XEU(45-53) 1/27/03 6:39 PM Page 50 TV Aspect Ratio Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your Setup television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format. Setup Display Setup Setup... -
Page 28: Parental
DVD50-XEU(45-53) 1/27/03 6:39 PM Page 52 Parental Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear. -
Page 29: Special Playback Features
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:37 PM Page 54 Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the (Play/Still) button. Still ❿ Press the ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. -
Page 30: Ez View
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:37 PM Page 56 EZ View - For 4:3 aspect ratio discs • Normal Wide Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The picture will look horizontally stretched. • Screen Fit The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched. -
Page 31: Angle View
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:37 PM Page 58 Angle View Some DVD Movies provide you with various camera angle views on the same scene while they are showing. To activate the feature press the ANGLE Button. Check the Angle Icon You’ll see the Angle Icon while watching a DVD with multi Angles available. -
Page 32: A To B Repeat
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:37 PM Page 60 A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or CD. To activate, mark where to start(A) and where to end(B) of the section you want to watch. Select A-B Repeat Function Press the REPEAT button while in Play mode, then use the buttons to select A-B Repeat. -
Page 33: Bookmarks
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:37 PM Page 62 Bookmarks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. Open Bookmark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “MARK”... -
Page 34: Program Play & Random Play
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:37 PM Page 64 MP3/WMA Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs 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. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. -
Page 35: Picture Cd Playback
DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:38 PM Page 66 Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played. -
Page 36: Technical Specifications
Audio S/N 95dB Audio dynamic range 105dB Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, 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? -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)
If you experience other contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow problems. the procedure once again. If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center. SAMSUNG EUROPEAN BLOC WARRANTY Page P48~65 P46-53 P49-51... - Page 38 DVD50-XEU(54-70) 1/27/03 6:38 PM Page 72 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS www.samsungvcr.com AC68-01886A (01)