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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-V3800 EJECT DVD/VCR PROGRESSIVE www.samsungusa.com...
  • Page 2: Safety

    Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ....... . .
  • Page 4: Feature Summary

    Appendix A - Advanced Connections ........61 S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD)........61 Stereo Connections.
  • Page 5: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Both the DVD player 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 player is described on the rear panel of the player.
  • Page 6: Remote Control Overview

    When the light is on, DVD is operating. A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded. DVD or CD media is loaded. The Hi-Fi track of a VHS videotape is playing (The current TV program or video is broadcast in The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is indicated.
  • Page 7: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control

    TV's Line In jacks. Use the three cables as follows: red for right audio, white for left audio, and yellow for video. NOTE: If your TV is equipped with RCA jacks, it is better to use the Line Connection method.
  • Page 8: Deck Control Buttons

    Open the Disc Tray Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your remote control or on the front panel of the unit to turn on the power and open the disc tray. Insert a Disc Put a disc in the center of the tray, with the label-printed side facing...
  • Page 9: Basic Tv Tuner Operations

    Language : English MENU Button Front Display : Auto Press this button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode to open Auto Power Off : Off the on-screen MAIN MENU. Up/Down and Left/Right Use these buttons to move the selection bar up, down, left and right to cycle through the menu options.
  • Page 10: Manual Clock Set

    Manual Clock Set If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD-VCR’s internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and time manually. NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD-VCR's internal clock must be set correctly.
  • Page 11: Rf Output Channel

    Change “TV Channel” Language : English A message will appear on your TV. When the message disappears, change your TV to channel 3 or 4 to match the RF output channel Front Display : Auto of the player. Auto Power Off...
  • Page 12: Front Panel Dimmer

    œ ❷ RETURN Front Panel Dimmer You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, or dim during power off. Open “ MENU” With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 13: Disc Menu Language

    Move the selection bar to “Auto Power Off”, then press right to select from following options: • Off – Auto power off is disabled. Language : English • 1Hr – DVD-VCR will auto shut off 1 hour after the last button is pressed. Front Display : Auto Auto Power Off : Off •...
  • Page 14: Subtitle Language

    Highlight “Digital Output” then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options: • PCM - To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver without a Dolby Digital decoder. • Bitstream – To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver with a Dolby Digital decoder.
  • Page 15 • Off - To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver NOT equipped with a DTS decoder. • On – To use your DVD/TV with an A/V receiver equipped with a DTS decoder. PCM Down Sampling...
  • Page 16 PCM Down Sampling : On 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 television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format.
  • Page 17: Black Level

    Highlight “Alt Video Out”, then press the RIGHT button to select one of the following options: • S-Video - Select this if you are using the S-Video OUT jack on the rear panel to connect to a TV. • Component - Select this if you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear panel to connect to a Progressive(480p) or Interlaced (480i) TV.
  • Page 18: Parental

    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. • Not all discs are rated.
  • Page 19: Special Playback Features

    • The picture will pause and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the • If the player is left in Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically. Frame Advance (Step) While in Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button on the remote control to advance one frame at a time.
  • Page 20: Disc Menu Navigation

    • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup .(See the page 31) If you are using a 16:9 TV - For 16:9 aspect ratio discs •...
  • Page 21: Title/Chapter/Time Selection

    • Vertical Fit When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from looking horizontally stretched. If you are using a 4:3 TV...
  • Page 22: Angle View

    To activate the feature press the ANGLE Button. Check for the Angle Icon Press the Angle button, you’ll see the Angle Icon when watching a DVD with multi Angles available. View Angle Menu Options When the Angle Icon comes up on the screen press the ANGLE button to see the Angle menu.
  • Page 23: A To B Repeat

    A to B Repeat The A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat a 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 Left/Right buttons to select A-B Repeat.
  • Page 24: Bookmarks

    • The selected placeholder will be highlighted. – – Set the Bookmark Keep on playing the DVD up to the scene you want to bookmark, then press the ENTER button. The placeholder (-) will change to a number (1, 2 or 3).
  • Page 25: Mp3/Wma Play

    General name format of: Title.mp3. or Title.wma. When composing your title, make sure that you use 8 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including: (.,/,\,=,+). •...
  • Page 26: Program Play & Random Play

    • This unit can support a maximum of 99 programmed order. JPEG Playback • The memory card is played in the same way with the CD-R and Photo CD. Insert a CD-R or Photo CD written JPEG file into the tray and close it.
  • Page 27 • Only JPG Format Files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the CD-R disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
  • Page 28: Function (Dvd)

    • Picture Search — Press and release to advance the tape forward or backward at 5 times normal speed. • Jet Search — Press and hold to advance the tape forward or backward at 7 times normal speed. Skip From Play mode, press F.ADV/SKIP to cue ahead exactly 30...
  • Page 29: Auto Play

    Move the selection bar to “Auto Play,” then press right to select from the following options: • On - The VCR will automatically begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as the safety tab of the cassette has been removed. • Off - Auto play is disabled.
  • Page 30: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 58.
  • Page 31: One Touch Recording (Otr)

    • The DVD-VCR stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed. Record Speed You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in order to fit six hours of programming on a T-120 tape. Start Recording Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 56.
  • Page 32: Function(Vcr)

    DVD-VCR to the S-Video Input on your TV. Connect Component Video Out to TV Using a component video cable, connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) on the back panel of your DVD-VCR to the Component Video Input on your TV. Connect Audio Out (DVD only)
  • Page 33: Stereo Connections

    TV. Audio will be heard through your stereo speakers. • If there is no stereo sound even after you have inserted a Hi-Fi stereo videotape, press the Audio button until “Hi-Fi” appears on the on-screen display.
  • Page 34: Connecting Other Video Equipment

    TV screen. Then press Record on the VCR deck. Timer Record From Device Select LINE1 (L1) or LINE2 (L2) as your record source in the Timer Record menu. All other Timer Record settings should be set in the usual manner.
  • Page 35 (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) HEADQUARTERS This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures.

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