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.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when first initialized. DVD-RW (VR mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.
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DVD-RW (Video mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized. - If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a different maker’...
Connecting & Setting UP Quick Overview ...14 Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna cable Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable box ...15 Antenna +Cable box + DVD Recorder + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels ...16 Antenna + DVD Recorder + Cable box +TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels ...17...
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Region code (DVD-Video only)...47 Disc types that can be played ...47 Discs that cannot be played...47 Playing a Disc...48 Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu ...49 Using the Search Functions...49 Slow Motion Play...50 Step Motion Play...50 About ANYKEY ...50 Using the Repeat Function ...51...
RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to 16-hours of video with a double sided 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to 8-hours of images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on the recording mode.
Select the disc type This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc.
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Step 4 Playing You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters.
1. Lights when a disc is loaded. 2. Lights in the record mode. 3. Lights to indicate the timer record mode. 7. SEARCH Goes to the next title/chapter/track, or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. 8. STOP Stops disc playback.
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. 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical audio input jack.
21. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button Use this to enter the View Recording list/Disc menu. 22. PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button Use this to return to the Title menu, or to view the recorded files list. 23. ANYKEY Button Use this to view the status of the disc that is being played.
Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control...27 Step 7 : Initial Setup...28 - English Quick Overview A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable †...
Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the Antenna connections on the following pages. Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box.
Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder + 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.
Antenna + DVD Recorder + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.
Step 2 : Connecting the Video cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of 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.
Connecting to an S-Video input jack Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
TV (or AV amplifier). 2. If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the P .SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder to enjoy higher quality video. 3. The message “Press [Yes] to confirm Progressive scan mode.
Step 3 : Connecting the Audio cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the audio connections on the following pages. Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’ s speakers. English -...
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. Front(L)speaker Front(R)speaker - English...
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 33 ~ 34) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Step 4 : Connecting external devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the LINE IN 1 jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks of the DVD Recorder.
Connecting a Camcorder to the LINE IN 2 jacks You can also use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder. When an input source is inserted into LINE 2 while viewing TV, the input will be switched to LINE 2 automatically.
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. If the input is not selected automatically, press the INPUT button on the remote to NOTE select proper input.
If you replace the remote control's batteries, you must set the brand code NOTE again. Step 7 : Initial Setup For ease of use, we recommend that you set up initial settings before using the DVD Recorder. 1. OSD Language Setup † 2. Clock Set †...
2. Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. Auto Clock Set With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. No Disc Timer Record Timer Rec.
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If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or daylight saving, you can adjust these settings without tuning off the Auto Clock Set function. Select the sub menu(Clock Data CH, Time Zone or Daylight Saving) using the …†...
Current Date and Current Time, and then press the ENTER button. When the current time is stored in memory and then the set is powered off, the current time will appear in the front panel display. No Disc Manual Clock Set Timer Rec.
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Select the item that matches the antenna connection you selected on pages 15~17(Method 1, 2 and 3). Methods 1 and 3 To setup, follow the steps 1 to 5 in page 31. Select Antenna using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button.
Continue to add or delete as many channels as you want to memorize or delete. This can be used to add channels not stored automatically due to weak signal strength.
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RETURN - English Dynamic Compression This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.
EXIT If you have a 4:3 standard TV 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen 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.
Deleting the Scheduled Record List Recording the Scheduled Record List ...46 - English Before Recording This unit can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference. Recordable discs This recorder can record on the following discs.
In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function is selected only one mode in XP ,SP ,LP and EP modes. And you can use this mode for timer recording. Mode...
Checking the available disc space (Disc Information) When recording on an used disc, make sure that there is enough disc space for recording. With DVD-RWs or DVD-RAMs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles.
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Icon( on the front panel. Recording : CH 7 [Mono] To view the current status of the disc and progress of recording : Press the INFO button, and the information about the disc will appear.
Recording from external equipment Before you start Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. Adjust the recording mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
Record Mode SP (02:12) Press the INPUT button to select DV. If the input is set to DV , a playback/record menu that enables camcorder control appears on the top of the screen. The DV device is connected. MOVE...
The timer counter decreases minute 8:00 to 0:00, then the DVD Recorder stops NOTE recording. - English To view the current status of the disc and progress of recording : Press the INFO button, and information about the disc will appear. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Name...
--:-- -- --:-- -- -- No. 01 √ √ Source Date Start Mode CH 09 01/01 12 : 00 AM 02 : 00 AM SP Recordable Time 02:12 SP MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons.
This function is selected only one mode in XP ,SP ,LP and EP modes. And you can use this mode for timer recording. The FR mode recording setup is the same as Timer Recording.
MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. The selected entry will be deleted from the list. Press the MENU button after the operation is finished. The menu screen will disappear.
NOTE recording, recording will stop. You cannot record copy protected movie. If there is no free disc space or the disc is not recordable, recording will not operate. (You can record after replacing the disc.)
Both the DVD recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this recorder is described on the rear panel of the recorder.
The recorder does not play discs automatically after the initial power on. When the recorder is powered on and a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated and wait in stop status. Press PLAY button to start playback.
Press the TITLE MENU button to move to the title menu of the disc. Use this button if the disc contains more than one title. Some type of discs may not support the title menu function.
Press and hold the button during pause, and the disc will play slowly at a 1/4 speed. If the button is released, the pause operation will resume. The speed marked in this function may be different from the actual playback speed.
If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. Press the ANY KEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Title 1/10 1/40 Chapter Time 00:01:45 Subtitle Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE Press the …† buttons to select the Time.
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Audio D 5.1CH Repeat Title Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE Press the …† buttons to select Repeat and press the œ √ buttons to select the Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 Title 1/40 Chapter Time 00:01:45...
SELECT Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). Repeat playback of the A-B section starts.
Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Using the AUDIO button Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button during playback. Audio ENG Dolby Digital 5.1CH Press the AUDIO button or …† buttons to select the desired audio language.
Press the ENTER button. The screen will be enlarged to twice the normal size. If you press the ENTER button again after the screen was enlarged to twice the normal size, the screen size will be enlarged to four times the normal size.
Press the MARKER button during playback. RETURN Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. Press the œ √ button to move to the next position. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears.
3. Displays the current play index and total track number. 4. This shows the operating state of a disc and a playback time corresponding to a portion that is currently played. 5. Displays the track list (song list) and the playing time of each track.
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Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback OPEN / CLOSE INPUT 1. … … † † , 0~9: Selects a track (song). 2. √ √ : Plays the selected track (song). 3. ENTER button: Plays the selected track (song).
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9. ANYKEY: To select the top menu on screen display (Repeat or Play Option). Play Option Mode The Play Option can be used with an audio CD in the Play or Stop mode. Press the ANY KEY button in the stop mode.
JPEG files. The other one is a CD with JPEG files and MP3 files.(mixed CD) Music 1. When a mixed CD is played, a menu will be shown in 00 : 52 order to let have you choose which contents, either 4:39 JPEG or MP3, you want to play.
The picture interval (Slide show speed) must be set. Slide Show Speed DSC01189 MOVE SELECT RETURN -2 Use the œ √ buttons to select a picture file in Album screen and then press the ENTER button. DSC01189 MOVE PHOTO SELECT RETURN : Returns to the Album screen.
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ENTER button. The selected entry (title) will be played back. √ √ Play To view the current status of the disc and progress of playback : Press the INFO button, and the information about the disc will appear. DVD-RAM(VR)
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SELECT EXIT RETURN & ! Playback screen for recorded entries. @ Information window for the selected entry: Title name, recording date, recording time, lock status, recording mode # Recorded entry No. $ Recorded entry title % Recording length (i.e., the playing time) ^ Title list edit items Play: Plays the selected entry.
Parental Control ...69 - English Using the Setup Menu For ease of use, we recommend that you set up the initial settings before using the product. With the unit in Stop mode/No disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Channel Set CM Skip Time Setting When a program recorded on a DVD-RAM, a DVD-RW, or a DVD-R is played, the unit can be set to automatically skip a portion of the program corresponding to a CM(commercial) Skip Time set by the user.
EP Mode Time Setting You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode’ s time setting to 6 or 8 hours. With a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. DVD-R(V) Title List...
If you set the On-Screen menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Timer Rec. Setup MOVE √ √ Darker : If you feel the screen is too light and you √ √ want to make the screen darker. Lighter : If you feel the screen is too dark and you want to make the screen lighter.
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 unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Select Rating Level you want using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play. A larger number indicates that the program is intended for adult use only.
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* * * NUMBER SELECT RETURN EXIT The 'Confirm the password.' message will be displayed. Enter your password again using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. No Disc Change Password Timer Rec. Setup Confirm the password * * *...
Title List A title is a section of recorded video and audio. Title List shows a list to help you select a title. Since the title list consists of the information on stream that is actually recorded, if one title is deleted, that title cannot be played again.
√ √ √ √ √ √ Press the …† œ √ buttons to select Save, and then press the ENTER button. The changed title name is displayed on the title item of the selected entry. DVD-RAM(VR) Sports (A1) APR/19/2004 √ √...
Locking(Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from accidental deletion. Using the TITLE LIST button Using the TITLE LIST button Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed Using the MENU button Press the MENU button.
‘Do you want to delete?’ is displayed. The message may depend on the type of disc. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. You cannot delete a protected entry.
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œ √ EXIT the ENTER button. The selected section has been deleted. To return to the Title List screen, press the …† buttons to select Return. The length of the section to be deleted must be at least 5 seconds long.
00:00:00 MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the End item. Select the starting point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons ( Press the ENTER button at the end point.
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ EXIT To view the current status of the disc and progress of playback : Press the INFO button, and the information about the disc will appear. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Name Total Title...
31. All 31 characters can be displayed by pressing the INFO button. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select Save, and then press the ENTER button. The changed title is displayed in the title field of the selected playlist entry. DVD-RAM(VR) Dolphin...
RETURN Using the MENU button Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button.
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Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) To setup, follow the steps 1 to 3 in page 80. Press the buttons to select the scene …† œ √ you want to modify, and then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No.
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Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow the steps 1 to 3 in page 80. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), and then press the ENTER button.
MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT The image and time of the end point are displayed in the End window. To cancel, press the …† buttons to select cancel and then press the ENTER button. Press the …† buttons to select Add, and then press the ENTER button.
RETURN Using the MENU button Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button.
Disc Manager Editing the Disc Name Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Title List Title List √ √ Playlist Disc manager Timer Rec.
Disc Protection Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Title List Playlist Disc manager Timer Rec.
Setup MOVE When Protected Entry exists: The Delete All Title List function will not operate. If there is a title containing a still picture, however, that function will not operate. If you want to delete a protected entry, disable Protect for it on the Lock item.
Finalizing a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD recorder, it needs to be finalized before it can be played back on external devices. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
SELECT RETURN EXIT Press the …† button to select Disc Unfinalize, and then press the ENTER or √ button. You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to unfinalize disc?'. DVD-RW(VR:F) Disc Manager Title List Disc Name √ √...
If your product malfunctions, go through the check- points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center. Power The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on. The DVD recorder requires some time Checkpoint 1 to initialize and the input will be dis- played for approx.
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Cannot change the aspect ratio. The aspect ratio is fixed for DVD discs. Checkpoint 1 (See page 35.) The angle operation does not work while playing a DVD disc. The angle operation is available only Checkpoint 1 when the disc contains images captured from different angles.
Video The disc revolves, but no image or bad quality images are displayed. Check whether there is damage to or Checkpoint 1 any foreign material on your disc. Some low quality discs may not play Checkpoint 2 properly. If scenes change from dark to bright...
(Note that this function is possible only when no disc is inserted.) Is it possible to change a subtitle and an audio sig- nal on a recorded disc? A recorded disc is played with only the Checkpoint 1 subtitle and the audio signal which were selected during recording.
Explanation / Solution You can’t record the video since it is protected by copyright. Disc you are using is protected. To record on this disc or use this function, cancel the disc protection function. Refer to page 86. The disc does not match the regional code for your area and cannot be played on this device.
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The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder The warranty information A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for a center near you. Explanation / Solution You can’t use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings.
Full scale Analog output level : 2Vrms Video output jack 1 S-Video output 1 (Y:1.0Vp-p, C:0.286Vp-p at 75 Component output 1 (Y: 1.0Vp-p, Pb: 0.70Vp-p, Pr: 0.70Vp-p at 75 load) MPEG-II Dolby Digital 2ch/256kbps XP (about 8 Mbps), SP (about 4 Mbps), LP (about 2 Mbps), EP (about 1.2 Mbps or about 0.8 Mbps)
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. Warranty repairs must be performed by SAMSUNG’...
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