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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-R129 www.samsung.com AK68-01174A-00...
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Page 2: Warning
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 2 - English the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 3: Precaution
• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder. • Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. -
Page 4: Disc Storage
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) •... - Page 5 • If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack ........23 Step 4 : Connecting External Devices . - Page 7 Changing the Camera Angle .....61 Zooming-In ........61 Using Bookmarks .
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Page 8: General Features
VCR tapes. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to 8-hours of video or images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on the recording mode. Selectable Record Mode You can set your recorder to one of five different recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. -
Page 9: Before Reading The Instruction Manual
2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 89~92) Copyright © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. How to use the DVD... - Page 10 There are two different recording methods, Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once(mm/dd), MON-FRI, Every SAT, etc. as a record mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the record mode.
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Page 11: Description
Displays the playing status, time, etc. Front Panel Display 1. Lights when a disc is loaded. 2. Lights in the record mode. 3. Lights to indicate the timer record mode. 7. SEARCH Go to the next title/chapter/track, or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical audio input jack. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL) Connects to an amplifier having a digital coaxial audio input jack. 3. AV AUDIO OUT Connect to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables. -
Page 13: Tour Of The Remote Control
12. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button Use this to enter the View Recording list/Disc menu. 13. ANYKEY Button Use this to view the status of the disc that is being played. 14. REC Button Use to make a recording on DVD-RW/-R discs. -
Page 14: Connecting & Setting Up
Quick Overview ......14 Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable ..15 Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable . -
Page 15: 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. -
Page 16: Antenna + Cable Box + Dvd Recorder + Tv : 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. -
Page 17: Antenna + Dvd Recorder + Cable Box +Tv : Cable Box
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. -
Page 18: Step 2 : Connecting The Video Cable
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. -
Page 19: Connecting To An S-Video Input Jack
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. -
Page 20: Connecting To Component Video Input Jacks(Y,Pb,Pr)
DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN(Y,P on your TV (or AV amplifier). 2. If the connected TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder to enjoy best quality video. Pressing the P.SCAN button switches Progressive (480p) / Interlace (480i) scan mode in turn. -
Page 21: Step 3 : Connecting The Audio Cable
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 - 21... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Stereo Amplifier With Analog
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. 22 - English... -
Page 23: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With A Digital
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 32~33) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 24: Step 4 : Connecting External Devices
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 AV 1 IN jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to the AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder. -
Page 25: Connecting A Camcorder To The Av 2 In Jacks
Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks You can also use the AV 2 IN 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 AV 2 while watching TV, the input will be switched to AV 2 automatically. -
Page 26: Connecting A Camcorder To The Dv In Jack
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. 26 - English (See page 48) If the input is not selected automatically, press the ■... -
Page 27: Step 5 : Connecting The Power Cord
The setup may take a few minutes. When the DVD Recorder operates normally, the current time is automatically set and displayed in the front panel display. After the current time is set automatically, the ■... -
Page 28: System Setup
Parental Control ...40 28 - English Using the Setup Menu For ease of use, we recommend that you perform the initial setup before using the product. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. -
Page 29: Initial Setup
NOTE select the language you want to use. 2. Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time first to use timer recording. You must have the antenna/cable connected to set the Auto Clock. See pages 15~17 for Antenna connections(Method 1, 2 and 3). -
Page 30: Time Zone
Setup † MOVE ENTER RETURN Time Zone Select the time zone of your area using the …† buttons then press the ENTER or √ button. • Select Automatic to set the time zone automatically. DVD-Recorder Auto Clock Set No Disc... -
Page 31: Channel Set
Select Antenna or Cable TV(depending on the hookup you’ve selected) using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button. If you have the antenna connected via Method 1 or 3 on pages 15, 17, select Antenna. Otherwise, select Cable DVD-Recorder √... -
Page 32: Setting Up The Audio Options
Use the Manual Channel Setting to delete unnecessary channels after finishing the Auto Channel Memory process. To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 31. Select Channel Add/Delete using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √ button. -
Page 33: Dynamic Compression
MOVE ENTER RETURN Dynamic Compression This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. • On : When movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from small speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud. -
Page 34: Setting Up The Tv Aspect
√ √ √ √ EXIT If you have a wide screen TV or 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode • 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV. Video √ √ √ √... -
Page 35: System Setting
System Setting 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. -
Page 36: Ep Mode Time Setting
EP Mode Time Setting You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode’s time to 6 or 8 hours. With a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. DVD-Recorder DVD-RW(VR) Title List... -
Page 37: Quick Recording Setting
ENTER RETURN Select On using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER button. • Off : Select this option when you do not want to create chapters. • On : Select this option when you want to create chapters. DVD-Recorder... -
Page 38: Language Setting
• Audio : For the disc audio language. • Subtitle : For the disc subtitles. • Disc Menu : For the disc menu contained on the disc. • On-Screen Menu : For the unit menu of your DVD recorder. Select the desired language using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER or √... -
Page 39: Video (Display) Setting
DVD-Recorder √ √ √ √ • 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. -
Page 40: 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. -
Page 41: Setting The Rating Level
The first time the Parental Control is accessed, the ‘Create the Password’ message will be displayed. Create a 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Create the password... -
Page 42: Changing The Password
Change Password No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Enter the password ENTER RETURN NUMBER Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. DVD-Recorder Change Password No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Enter the password * * * *... -
Page 43: Recording
Recording the current TV program you are watching ......45 Recording from External Equipment ...47 Copying from a Camcorder . -
Page 44: Recording Formats
VR Mode. Uninitialized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc? If you want to format in either VR Mode or Video Mode, refer to Formatting a Disc on pages 85-86. DVD-Recorder Disc Manager... -
Page 45: About Info Button
During playback, the ID is read from the BCA and used to generate a key to decrypt the contents of the disc. If the contents of the disc are copied to other media, the ID will be absent or wrong and the data will not be decryptable. - Page 46 Press the REC MODE button repeatedly, (or press the REC MODE button and then press the … … † † button) to select the recording speed(quality). ➞ SP ➞ LP ➞ EP ➞ XP...
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Page 47: Recording From External Equipment
INPUT SEL. button to select DV. (See page 48) Press the REC MODE button repeatedly, (or press the REC MODE button and then press the … … † † button) to select the recording speed(quality). ➞ SP ➞ LP ➞ EP ➞ XP... -
Page 48: Copying From A Camcorder
(See page 44) Press the REC MODE button repeatedly (or press the REC MODE button and then press the … … † † button) to select the recording speed(quality). ➞ SP ➞ LP ➞ EP ➞ XP... -
Page 49: Making A One Touch Recording (Otr)
Example 2) Selecting Channel 9 Press the REC button to start recording. Press the REC button to adjust the recording time. ➞ 0:30 ➞ 1:00 ➞ 1:30 ➞ 2:00 ➞ 3:00 ➞ 4:00➞ off The timer counter decreases to 0:00, then ■... -
Page 50: Setting A Timer Recording
Recordable Time : 01:59 SP Recordable Time : 01:59 SP MOVE ENTER RETURN Fill in the items using the … … † † œ √ buttons. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, … … † † 0~9 : Sets a value. -
Page 51: Flexible Recording (For Timer Recording Only)
Record List, and then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Press the … … † † buttons to select the number of the Scheduled Record List you want to edit, and then press the ENTER or √ button. The Edit and Delete items are displayed. -
Page 52: Deleting The Scheduled Record List
MOVE ENTER RETURN 52 - English Press the … … † † buttons to select the number of the timer recording you want to delete, and then press the ENTER or √ button. The Edit and Delete items are displayed. -
Page 53: Recording The Scheduled Record List
When the scheduled recording is operating, the program being recorded will not display on TV. • Power on TV using the TV remote control. • Power off TV using the TV remote control if you don’t want to see the program being recorded. To stop recording Press the STOP ( ) button. -
Page 54: Playback
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. -
Page 55: Playing A Disc
• Your DVD Recorder closes the disc tray and loads the disc automatically. • When the recorder is powered on and a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated and wait in Stop mode. • Press PLAY( ) button to start playback. -
Page 56: Using The Disc Menu & Title Menu
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. -
Page 57: Slow Motion Play
) button. Press and hold the SEARCH( ) button during pause, and the disc will play slowly at a 1/2 speed. If the button is released, the pause operation will resume. The speed marked in this function may be ■... -
Page 58: Using The Repeat Function
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-Video Title 1/20 Chapter 00:00:33 Time Subtitle D 2CH Audio Repeat Angle Zoom MOVE CHANGE …† Press the buttons to select the Time. -
Page 59: Using The Anykey Button
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. -
Page 60: Selecting The Subtitle
If the subtitles overlap, disable the caption ■ NOTE function on your TV. Some discs allow you to select the language for ■ the disc menu only. 60 - English Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. -
Page 61: Changing The Camera Angle
Press the ENTER button. The screen will be enlarged to twice the normal size. If you press the ENTER button once again after the screen is enlarged to twice the normal size, the screen size will be enlarged to four times the normal size. normal size... -
Page 62: Using Bookmarks
Using Bookmarks This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD-Video, DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW(V mode), so you can quickly find them. Bookmarking with a DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(Video mode)/DVD-R disc Press the MARKER button during playback. - - - - - - - - --... -
Page 63: Using Markers
MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN Press the œ √ button to move to the next position. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. The number 02 is displayed and the scene is memorized. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --... -
Page 64: Playing An Audio Cd/Mp3
3. Displays the current play index and total track number. 4. Shows the operating state of a disc and the current playback time. 5. Displays the track list (song list) and the playing time of each track. 6. Button display. - Page 65 SONGO5 2004/08/26 SONGO6 PLAY MODE MOVE ENTER RETURN Press the …† buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button or √ button. MP3 Screen Elements SONGO1 Title ROOT SONGO1 SONGO2 √ √...
- Page 66 Random Play is continued until the play option is changed. • Intro : The first 10 seconds of each track will be played. If you want to listen to the music that you have selected, press the ENTER button or PLAY( 01/15 button.
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Page 67: Playing A Picture Cd
To Program Tracks You can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist. Press the ANYKEY button during playback, then …† select Play option using buttons. Music List TRACK 1 Title Length TRACK 1 00:03:50 PLAY MODE TRACK 2... -
Page 68: Playing The Title List
Fast JPEG01 MOVE PHOTO ENTER RETURN -2 Press the ENTER button with a picture selected in the Album screen. Select a display mode (Album screen ( ), Slide show ( ), Rotation ( )) using the œ √ or Zoom ( buttons, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 69: Using The Menu Button
ENTER button. The selected entry (title) will be played back. √ √ Play To view the current status of the disc and the progress of playback : Press the INFO button, and the information about the disc will appear. - Page 70 RETURN EXIT & ! Playback screen for recorded entries @ Information window for the selected entry : Title name, recording date, lock status, record mode # Recorded entry No. $ Recorded entry title % Recording length (i.e., the playing time) ^ Title list edit items Play : Plays the selected entry.
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Page 71: Editing
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Page 72: Basic Editing (Title List)
05 APR/21/2006 12:0 00:06:32 APR/19/2006 06 APR/21/2006 12:3 00:08:16 MOVE ENTER RETURN Press the …† buttons to select an entry you want to rename from the Title List, and then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RW(VR) Title List APR/21/2006... -
Page 73: Locking(Protecting) A Title
ENTER button. The key icon on the information window for the selected entry changes to the locked status. ( If you want to unlock the title entry, select the protected title and set the Protection function to Off. Title List Deleting a Title √... -
Page 74: Deleting A Section Of A Title
“Do you want to delete?” is displayed. • The message may be different depending on the type of disc. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button You cannot delete a protected entry. ■... - Page 75 Delete Return MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT Press the œ √ buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. The message “Do you want to delete?(Deleted part will not be restored)” is displayed. EXIT ② Press œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button.
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Page 76: Advanced Editing (Playlist)
( Press the ENTER button at the end point. (VR mode) • The image and end point time are displayed on the End window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make Playlist item. -
Page 77: Playing Entries In The Playlist
Setup MOVE ENTER RETURN Press the …† buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. The Edit Playlist menu is displayed : Play, Rename, Edit Scene, Copy, Delete. -
Page 78: Renaming A Playlist Entry
• Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. -
Page 79: Editing A Scene For The Playlist
• Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ butto Press the …† buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. - Page 80 Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 79. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, and then press the ENTER button. DVD-Recorder Edit Scene DVD-RW(VR) Scene No.
- Page 81 Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 79. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), and then press the ENTER button.
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Page 82: Copying A Playlist Entry To The Playlist
06 00:00:11 MOVE ENTER RETURN • The section you want to add is inserted prior to the scene selected in step 4. Deleting a Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 79. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 83: Deleting A Playlist Entry From The Playlist
• Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. -
Page 84: Disc Manager
84 - English Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. • This function is the same as the Rename function in renaming the title list. (See page 72.) • The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31. -
Page 85: Disc Protection
Disc Protection Disc Protection 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-Recorder DVD-RW(VR) Title List Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. -
Page 86: Deleting All Title Lists
Timer Rec. Delete All Title Lists Setup MOVE ENTER RETURN Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. The disc is formatted. DVD-VR and DVD-V are defined according to their recording format. DVD-VR DVD-V... -
Page 87: Finalizing A Disc
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. -
Page 88: Unfinalizing A Disc (V/Vr Mode)
Setup MOVE ENTER RETURN 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-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR:F) Title Menu Disc Name :... -
Page 89: Additional Information
Specification ......95 Warranty ....... .96... - Page 90 The aspect ratio is fixed for DVD Checkpoint 1 discs. (See page 34.) 90 - English 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.
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Page 91: Timer Recording
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... - Page 92 Do not use this unless absolutely necessary. (Note that this function is possible only when no disc is inserted.) Is it possible to change a subtitle and an audio signal on a recorded disc? A recorded disc is played with only Checkpoint 1 the subtitle and the audio signal which were selected during recording.
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Page 93: Solution To Error Message
Solution to Error Message Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Error Message You cannot record a copy protected movie. You cannot record. This disc is protected. This disc cannot be formatted (the disc is protected). - Page 94 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. 94 - English Solution / Explanation You can’t use the disc because it contains errors from...
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Page 95: Specification
Full scale Analog output level : 2Vrms Video output jack 1 S-Video output 1 (Y:1.0Vp-p, C:0.286Vp-p at 75Ω load) Component output 1 (Y: 1.0Vp-p, Pb: 0.70Vp-p, Pr: 0.70Vp-p at 75Ω 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) -
Page 96: Warranty
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. - Page 97 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA Latin America JAMAICA...
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