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Samsung DVD-V5500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual DVD-V5500 DVD-V6500 www.samsung.com STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 2: 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. 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 3: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio VIDEO-CD Audio Video - DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) - It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overviews ......6 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500) ..6 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500) ..6 Rear View of the DVD-VCR .
  • Page 5 Playing Back Playing Back Playing a Cassette ....34 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . 34 Selecting the Audio Output Mode ..35 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion .

  • Page 6: Overviews

    Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500) 8 9 10 11 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500) 8 9 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON 6 - English FAST FORWARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10.

  • Page 7: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr

    Rear View of the DVD-VCR ANTENA INPUT RF OUT TO TV LINE IN 1 (Audio / Video) LINE OUT (Audio / Video) LINE AUDIO OUT (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) Display Indicators 1. The DVD Deck is active. 2. Disc is loaded. 3.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG DVD-VCR. Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE Batteries for Remote Remote Control Control RF Cable Audio & Video Cable 8 - English Inserting Batteries in...

  • Page 9: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 1. STANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 2. Number Buttons 3. CLEAR Used to clear a preset TV station. Used to cancel a preset recording. Used to cancel a preset mark. Used to set the tape counter to zero.

  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Quick Overview ..... 10 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable ......11 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable .

  • Page 11: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Rf Cable

    Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF 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 Note...

  • Page 12: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The S-Video Cable (Dvd Only)

    Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD Only) You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With The Digital Input Jack

    Progressive Scan If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front panel in stop mode. • The Progressive Scan feature is only available for DVD. Activate it in DVD Stop mode. • The message “Press OK to confirm Progressive scan mode.

  • Page 14: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD -VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks of the DVD-VCR.

  • Page 15: Plug & Auto Setup

    Plug & Auto Setup 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.

  • Page 16: Settings

    Settings Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . 17 Setting the Date and Time ....18 Setting the Menu Language ... . . 19 Presetting the Stations Automatically .

  • Page 17: 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. •...

  • Page 18: Setting The Menu Language

    Setting the Menu Language Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. The Language is highlighted. Language : English SETUP Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off PROG Screen Messages : On FUNC RETURN Press the OK or √ button again. The Language Set menu is displayed.

  • Page 19: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Press the … or † button to select Auto Setup, then press the OK or √ button. The System Selection menu is displayed. Press the œ/√, …/† buttons to select your country. System Selection System - B/G System - D/K System - I RETURN Press the OK button.
  • Page 20 Press the … or † button to select the required programme number. Press the √ button to preset the station. The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed. Press the buttons until the SYSTEM is selected. Select the required system by pressing the buttons.

  • Page 21: 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 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. Press the … or † button to select Install, then press the OK or √...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Rf Out Sound Mode (B/G-D/K-I)

    Press the … or † button to select required preset TV station. The selected station is displayed at the same time on the television screen. Press the OK button to change the programme number assigned to a station. TV STATION TABLE NAME SYSTEM - - - -...

  • Page 23: Setting The Vcr Output Channel

    Setting the 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. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. Press the … or † button to select Install, then press the OK or √...

  • Page 24: Vcr Functions

    Functions Selecting the Colour Mode ....24 NICAM ......25 Intelligent Picture Control .

  • Page 25: 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 36. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √...

  • Page 26: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power off This feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. Language : English SETUP Clock Install...

  • Page 27: 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. Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select VCR. Tape Select : E180 SETUP...

  • Page 28: S-Vhs Play

    S-VHS Play Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select VCR. SETUP Tape Select : E180 Repeat Play : Off S-VHS : Off PROG FUNC RETURN Press the OK or √ button. The Tape Select is selected. Tape Select : E180 SETUP...

  • Page 29: 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 18~20. Switch on the television. Insert the video tape into the VCR deck, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape.

  • Page 30: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a Camcorder etc. • It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.

  • Page 31: 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 32 Press the √ button to select Start (recording start time). Star Stop SA 01 13 : 25 RETURN • Press the œ or √ button to select the hour or minute. • Press the … or † button to set the start time. Press the √...

  • 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 the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select PROG, then press the OK or √ button.

  • Page 34: Playing A Cassette

    Playing Back Playing a Cassette ....34 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ..34 Selecting the Audio Output Mode ..35 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion .

  • 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. Press the AUDIO button on the remote control until the required option is displayed. Option Description Used to listen to the sound on the left...

  • Page 36: 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...

  • Page 37: Intro Scan

    Intro Scan Press the SEARCH button. The VCR Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Intro Scan. VCR Function Go To [0:00:00] SETUP End Search Intro Scan PROG FUNC RETURN Press the OK or √ button. Press the œœ...

  • Page 38: 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 •...

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Language Features

    Functions Setting Up the Language Features ..39 Setting Up the Audio Options ... 41 Setting Up the Display Options ..42 Setting Up the Parental Control .

  • Page 40: Using The Audio Language

    Using the Audio Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : DivX(R) Registration PROG FUNC...

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. The DVD Setup menu is displayed. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup :...

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then Press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : DivX(R) Registration PROG FUNC...

  • Page 43: 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. Press the MENU button in the stop mode.

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Rating Level

    Setting up the Rating Level Press the … or † button to select Rating Level, then press the OK or √ button. Parental Setup Use Password : Yes Rating Level Change Password RETURN MENU Rating Level Level 8 Adult Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4...

  • Page 45: Divx(R) Registration

    • Dirt or Scratch in the discs. • Open a tray door during processing. Playback can only support English Subtitle. If you have any question or any problem, please feel free to contact your nearest SAMSUNG Service Center and agency. DivX Feature Table √ √...
  • Page 46 Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R disc, using the following settings. Download the software update file from the Samsung Internet Site. (http://www.samsung.com/ Support/Product Support/Download/index.aspx) After checking your DVD-VCR Model name on the rear, download a file using the Search Your Model/Name window.

  • Page 47: 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 Still Press the √ll button during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the √ll button. •...

  • Page 48: Using The Display Function

    Using the Display Function 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. View the Display During DVD/VCD/CD playback, press the INFO. button.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc. To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. •...

  • Page 50: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Subtitle Language Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. You can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and change settings. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. Press the œ or √ button to select the desired subtitle language •...

  • Page 51: Changing The Camera Angle

    Changing the Camera Angle 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. You’ll see the angle icon while watching a DVD with multi angles available. When the angle icon comes up to the screen press the ANGLE button to see the angle menu.

  • Page 52: Marks

    Marks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/ VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. During playback, press the MARK button. Press the œ or √ button to select one of the three mark placeholders (- - -).

  • Page 53: A To B Repeat

    A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or VCD/CD. To activate, mark where to start (A) and where to end (B) of the section you want to watch. Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode, then press the œ...

  • Page 54: Mp3/Wma Play

    MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory. MP3/WMA Play Function Press the … or † button to select the desired music folder, then press the OK button. Total : 3/4 ROOT ROOT JPEG...

  • Page 55: Program & Random Play (Cd/Mp3/Wma)

    Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence Program Play Press the MODE button in the stop mode. Press the œ or √ button to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM RANDOM RETURN Press the …/†,œ/√...

  • Page 56: Picture Cd Playback

    Picture CD Playback If you insert a Picture (JPEG)CD Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory. Press the … or † button to select the picture you want to view, then press the OK button. The selected picture is displayed. Total : 1/215 ROOT ROOT...

  • Page 57: Slide Show

    Slide show Press the œ or √ button to select Press the OK button. The 3 icons are displayed for time interval. Photo : 1/215 RETURN Timer : Press the œ or √ button to select one of these. Press the OK button. The pictures change automatically with about an 6 second interval.

  • Page 58: Divx/Mpeg4 Playback

    DivX/MPEG4 Playback When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a different icon will appear next to each file. The files will have been highlighted. Use … , † to select the movie file, and then press OK or √ll.

  • Page 59: Disc Menu

    Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the … or † button to select the FUNC option, then press the OK or √ button. The Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select DVD Function, then Press the OK or √...
  • Page 60 Reference Technical Specifications ....61 Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) ... 62 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ... 63 60 - English Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Guide (VCR)

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

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

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting Guide (Vcr)

    Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note: The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR •...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)

    Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) 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, or a CD. 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
  • Page 64 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS AK68-00646T-00 www.samsung.com...

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