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Samsung SV-DVD940 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Istruzioni per l’uso Gebruiksaanwijzing STANDBY/ON www.samsungvcr.com Deutsche Homepage: www.samsung.de www.samsung.fr Kombigerät DVD-Player /Videorecorder Magnétoscope Lecteur DVD Mode d’emploi OPEN/CLOSE EZ VIEW PROG DVD-VCR DVD-VCR DVD/Video SV-DVD940 STANDBY/ON DVD/VCR DVI VIDEO OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents OREWORD Safety Instructions... Disc Type and Characteristics ... DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Front View of the DVD-VCR... Rear View of the DVD-VCR ... Infrared Remote Control... Display Indicators... Accessories... DVD-VCR ONNECTING Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR ... Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable ... Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable...
  • Page 3 Contents ECORDING ELEVISION ROADCASTS Selecting the Recording Speed... Protecting a Recorded Cassette ... Recording a Programme Immediately... Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop ... Using the ShowView Feature ... Modifying ShowView Programming ... Using the Timer Programming Feature ... Checking a Preset Recording ... Cancelling a Preset Recording...
  • Page 4 Contents (cont.) OLVING ROBLEMS Technical Specifications ... 63 Problems and Solutions (VCR)... 64 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ... 65 Prior to undertaking anything, please verify in which section you actually are by checking either the This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.

  • 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 condi- tions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and...

  • 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 Recording (Logos) AUDIO-CD * 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 DVD DECK REW /SKIP BACK RECORD BUTTON BUTTON STANDBY/ON STOP BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON Rear View of the DVD-VCR AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control

    Infrared Remote Control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON SHUTTLE << / >> CLEAR TV MUTE. AUDIO VOLUME +/– REWIND SKIP BACK STOP SUBTITLE 10 MENU 11 UP 12 LEFT 13 DOWN 14 SPEED 15 RECORD 16 TIMER 17 ANGLE 18 OPEN/CLOSE 19 0-9 20 TV/VCR 21 VCR, TV SELECT 22 INPUT SEL.

  • Page 9: Display Indicators

    VHS tape is inserted The VCR Deck is active 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 & BATTERIES...

  • Page 10: Deciding How To Connect Dvd-Vcr

    Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: 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 11: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Coaxial Cable

    Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial A cable television network A satellite receiver Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

  • Page 12: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To A Satellite Receiver Or Other Equipment

    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 13: 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 11.

  • Page 14: Deck Control Keys

    Deck Control Keys STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck.

  • Page 15: Basic Tv Tuner Operations

    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. PROG Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly.

  • Page 16: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Date and Time Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Time Date Year 12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2003 WED Auto Clock You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the DVD-VCR...

  • Page 17: Menu Language

    Setting the Menu Language Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Select “Language” Use the buttons to highlight ❷ “Language,” then press the OK or ❿ . Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.

  • Page 18: Presetting The Stations Automatically

    Presetting the Stations Automatically Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Auto Setup Manual Setup COUNTRY SELECTION OTHERS Your date will be lost Press OK to continue Menu to exit Please Wait You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug &...

  • Page 19: 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 ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding ❷ option.

  • Page 20: Clearing A Preset Station

    Clearing a Preset Station Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Auto Setup Manual Setup TV STATION TABLE NAME SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR If you have stored a TV station: That you do not require At the wrong programme position you can cancel it.

  • Page 21: Changing The Preset Station Table

    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. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding ❷...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Colour Mode

    Selecting the Colour Mode Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On NICAM Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard.

  • Page 23: Intelligent Picture Control

    Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

  • Page 24: Showview Extend

    ShowView Extend Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Colour System : Auto NICAM : On : On ShowView Extend : Off To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called ShowView EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes.

  • Page 25: Auto Power Off

    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. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Cassette Type

    Selecting the Cassette Type Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On Tape Select : E180 Repeat Play : Off S-VHS : Off Repeat Play Language : English Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On...

  • Page 27: S-Vhs Play

    S-VHS Play The DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes. During S-VHS play mode after pressing the MENU press the corresponding buttons to select the ❷ Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result: VCR Setup Press the corresponding option is selected.

  • Page 28: Protecting A Recorded Cassette

    Protecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme Immediately 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 29: Recording A Programme With Automatic Stop

    Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 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 30: Using The Showview Feature

    Using the ShowView Standard ShowView Code Code Correct Start Stop Speed WE 1 19 : 00 19 : 30 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 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 31: Modifying Showview Programming

    Modifying ShowView 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) Record a programme every day (Monday to Sunday) at the same time...

  • Page 32: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Using the Timer Programming Feature Standard ShowView Start Stop Speed WE 1 19 : 00 19 : 30 STANDBY/ON The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD- VCR to record a programme up to one month before that Timer Method programme is to be broadcast.

  • Page 33: Checking A Preset Recording

    Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer selection is displayed. Press the OK button to select Result: TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the...

  • Page 34: Playing A Cassette

    Playing a Cassette VI VIDEO Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually 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 cassette is intact, press Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Audio Output Mode

    Selecting the Audio Output Mode You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Option Description Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.

  • Page 36: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame

    Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds 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 37: 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. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: Prev Seq.
  • Page 38 Searching for a Specific Sequence INTRO SCAN : INDEX SEARCH : Intro Scan After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding buttons, until the Press the OK or ❿ . ➛ ➛ Press the 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 39: Using The Tape Counter

    Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used.

  • Page 40: Using The Assemble Edit Function

    Using the Assemble Edit Function Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON EZ VIEW PROG DVD/VCR 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 41: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control

    Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. Switch your television on. Point the remote control towards the television.

  • Page 42: 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 an Audio System Dolby Digital Decoder Digital Audio Input Jack DVD-VCR...

  • Page 43: Important Note

    Choosing a Connection DVI VIDEO Specifications DVI VIDEO The button will change color each time it is pressed to indicate the mode. 576p/480p(Red), 720p(Blue) and 1080(Green) modes are supported. When you press the DVI Video button ; (PAL disc play) 1.

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Language Features

    Setting Up the Language Features Setup Setup Display Setup Setup Language Setup Disc Menu : English Audio : English Subtitle : Automatic Disc Menu Language Disc Menu If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

  • Page 45: Setting Up The Language Features

    Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. buttons, then OK or ❿ button. Select DVD using ❷ Select Language Setup using or ❿ button. buttons, then press the OK or ❿ Select Audio using ❷...

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Setup Setup Display Setup Setup Dolby Digital Out MPEG-2 Digital Out PCM Down Sampling • How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up; Press RETURN or ❿ button. •...

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. buttons, then OK or ❿ button. Select DVD using ❷ Select Display Setup using ❿ button. Use the buttons to select the desired item. Then press the ❷...

  • Page 48: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Setting Up the Parental Control Setup Setup Display Setup Setup Parental Setup Use Password : No 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.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Special Playback Features

    Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button. Still ❿ Press the ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. •...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) 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 52 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) If you are using a 4:3 TV 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. •...

  • Page 53: Using The Display Function

    Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/CD During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. Use the buttons to select the desired item. ❷ Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to make the desired setup. • You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time.

  • Page 54: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Subtitle Language Using the ANGLE button When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ) mark is present at the upper left hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 55: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛, ❿ buttons. •...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Audio Language

    Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button. Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. Use the ➛, ❿...

  • Page 57: Using The Mark Function

    Using the Mark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Mark Function (DVD) During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. Use the ➛, ❿...
  • Page 58 MP3/WMA Play PROGRAM RANDOM When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( button twice and then press the MENU button.

  • Page 59: Mp3/Wma Play

    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 60: Program Play & Random Play

    Program Play & Random Play PROGRAM RANDOM PROGRAM 01 PROGRAM 01 Track Program order PROGRAM RANDOM Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) Press the MODE button. Use the ❷ Use the ❷ program. Press the OK button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box.

  • Page 61: Picture Cd Playback

    Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( button 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 62 Picture CD Playback CD-R JPEG Discs • 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. •...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Rated voltage Power consumption Weight General Size Operating ambient temperature Installation conditions Video input (Rear) Input Audio input (Rear) Audio (DVD, VCR) Output Audio (DVD only) Video (DVD, VCR) Video (DVD only) Tape format Color system Tuning system Video S/N Resolution Audio S/N...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. Disc does not play. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
  • Page 66 WARRANTY BLOC EUROPEAN SAMSUNG...
  • Page 69 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS www.samsung.com...

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