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SV-DVD440
SV-DVD540
SV-DVD545
STANDBY/ON
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  • Page 1 DVD-VCR SV-DVD440 SV-DVD540 SV-DVD545 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE www.samsungvcr.com...
  • Page 2: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545) ( SV-DVD440 ) STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword Disc Type and Characteristics....5 DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR ....6 Rear View of the DVD-VCR .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 40°C 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).
  • Page 6: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) * It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
  • Page 7: Front View Of The Dvd-Vcr

    Front View of the DVD-VCR (SV-DVD545) 9 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON (SV-DVD440/SV-DVD540) 8 9 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON...
  • Page 8: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr

    AUDIO OUT SOCKETS AERIAL IN CONNECTOR AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET Accessories 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 & AUDIO & VIDEO BATTERIES...
  • Page 9: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators The DVD Deck is active A DVD, CD or SVCD is loaded The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is displayed VHS tape is inserted The VCR Deck is active A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote...
  • Page 10: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Scart Cable

    Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Audio Output Cable

    Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL.
  • Page 12: Plug & Auto Set Up

    Plug & Auto Set up Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 8.
  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: Automatically stop programme recording Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically You must set the date and time when: You purchase the DVD-VCR The time and date are set automatically from the broadcast signal.
  • Page 14: Presetting The Stations Automatically

    Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 11). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: Plug &...
  • Page 15: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons to select the ❷...
  • Page 16: Clearing A Preset Station

    Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: That you do not require At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons to select ❷...
  • Page 17: Setting The Dvd-Vcr Output Channel

    Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 18: Nicam

    NICAM NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Please refer to page 24. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
  • Page 19: Videoplus+ Extend (Sv-Dvd540/Sv-Dvd545Only)

    VideoPlus+ Extend (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545Only) To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called VideoPlus Extend allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Press the corresponding buttons to select ❷...
  • Page 20: Selecting The Cassette Type

    Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. After pressing the MENU press the corresponding buttons to select the VCR option. ❷...
  • Page 21: Recording A Programme Immediately

    Recording a Programme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 13 and 14. Switch on the television. To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
  • Page 22: Using The Videoplus Feature (Sv-Dvd540/Sv-Dvd545 Only)

    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. To enter a VideoPlus, press the TIMER button.
  • Page 23: Modifying Videoplus Programming (Sv-Dvd540/Sv-Dvd545 Only)

    Modifying VideoPlus Programming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press RETURN a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Select an input source other than the tuner (AV1, AV2 or AUX) Record a programme every day (Monday to Sunday) at the same time...
  • Page 24: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    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 to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct.
  • Page 25: Cancelling A Preset Recording

    Cancelling a Preset Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: Incorrect No longer required Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer selection is displayed. Press the OK button to select Standard option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
  • Page 26: Playing A Cassette In Slow Motion

    Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. Press: ❿ to start playing the cassette ❿ button one more time to make still mode. ❿...
  • Page 27: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    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.
  • Page 28: Using The Tape Counter

    Searching for a Specific Sequence Index Skip Search This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2 simply by pressing the SEARCH button.
  • Page 29: Connecting An Rca Audio/Video Input Cable (Sv-Dvd440/Sv-Dvd540 Only)

    Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable (SV-DVD440/SV-DVD540 Only) 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. You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder .
  • Page 30: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    (see page 9 for further details) Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545 Only) Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 31: Choosing A Connection

    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. Connection to Connection to an Audio System a Television...
  • Page 32: Setting Up The Language Features

    Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or ❷ 3 Select Language Setup using ❿ press the OK or button.
  • Page 33: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❷ Setup Setup Display Setup Setup 3 Select Audio Setup using ❷ ❿ the OK or button.
  • Page 34: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using buttons, then OK or ❷ button. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup 3 Select Display Setup using ❷ ❿ press the OK or button.
  • Page 35: Setting Up The Parental Control

    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. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 36: A/V Receiver Connections

    A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD- VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before You Begin... •...
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio(Ez View)

    Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu.
  • Page 38: Title/Chapter/Time Selection

    Title/Chapter/Time Selection To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position, press the INFO. button during DVD playback. The Display screen can also be used to quickly choose a title, chapter/track, or playing time. 1 View the Display During DVD/CD playback, press the INFO. button on the remote control.
  • Page 39: Angle View

    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. 1 Check the Angle Icon You’ll see the Angle Icon while watching a DVD with multi Angles available.
  • Page 40: A To B Repeat

    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. 1 Select A-B Repeat Function Press the REPEAT button while in Play mode, then use ➛, ❿...
  • Page 41: Marks

    Marks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. 1 Open Mark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “MARK” header will be displayed on the screen. CLEAR 2 Select Mark Place holder ➛, ❿...
  • Page 42 MP3/WMA Play Program/Random playback 1 Press the MODE button in STOP mode to switch between the RANDOM and PROGRAM modes. PROGRAM RANDOM • Press the REPEAT button in PLAY mode to hear only music continuously and press it once again to release.
  • Page 43: Program Play & Random Play

    Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 1 Press the MODE button. ➛, ❿ 2 Use the buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM RANDOM / ➛, ❿ 3 Use the buttons to select the first ❷ track to add to the program.
  • Page 44 Picture CD Playback Total : 1/3 ROOT ROOT 20020822094 JPEG Album Photo : 1 /215 Photo : 1 /215 Timer : • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear. Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to display the menu again.
  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Rated voltage Power consumption Weight General Size Operating ambient temperature Installation conditions Video input (Rear) Input Audio input (Rear) RF out Audio (DVD, VCR) Output Audio (DVD only) Video (DVD, VCR) Video (DVD only) Tape format Colour system Tuning system Video S/N Resolution...
  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions (Vcr)

    Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power You cannot insert a video cassette The television programme was not recorded Timer recording was unsuccessful No playback picture or the picture...
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. icon appears on screen. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Forgot password If you experience other problems.
  • Page 48 UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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