A F E T Y N S T R U C T I O N S Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
A F E T Y N S T R U C T I O N S Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates important This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”...
A F E T Y N S T R U C T I O N S CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
E F O R E Y O U S TA R T Before you start Accessories Remote Control Batteries-2EA Video/Audio Cable User’s Guide 1.5V(AAA) AC39-00073A AK59-00061J AK68-01623B AC43-12002H Install Batteries in the Remote Control Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
A B L E O F O N T E N T S Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................2 Important Safety Instructions ........................2 Precautions ............................3 Before you start ............................5 Accessories............................5 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ....................5 Chapter 1: Setup General Features............................8 Disc Type and Characteristics ........................9...
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A B L E O F O N T E N T S Selecting the Subtitle Language ........................38 Changing the Camera Angle ........................39 Using the Bookmark Function (DVD) ......................39 Using the Zoom Function (DVD) ........................41 Clips Menu for CD Audio/MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 files ................42 Folder Selection ............................42 CD Audio/MP3/WMA Playback ........................43 MPEG4 Playback ............................45...
■ Ability to play back may depend on recording COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS DVD-VCR, PLEASE conditions. - DVD-RW, -R/CD-RW/DVD+RW, +R/CD-ROM CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. This DVD-VCR unit does not have a TV tuner. ■ Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection to Cable/Satellite boxes and Multi Channel Video Services.
E T U P 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 Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics - DVD contains excellent sound Single-sided 240 min. 5”...
E T U P Description Front Panel Controls DISC TRAY DVD/VCR Place the disc here. Press to select DVD or VCR mode. OPEN/CLOSE HDMI Press to open and close the disc tray. HDMI Output resolution setup. VCR Deck REC (VCR) Insert a standard VHS video tape.
E T U P Rear Panel Œ Œ ´ ´ ˇ ˇ ˆ ˆ ¨ ¨ Ø Ø ¨ ¨ AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television. Use either an optical or coaxial digital audio cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital COMPONENT VIDEO OUT receiver.
E T U P Tour of the Remote Control TV button 19 F.ADV/SKIP button Use to operate the Press to advance play one frame at a time (DVD and DVD button VCR). Press to fast forward a Use to operate the DVD player.
C h a p t e r 2 O N N E C T I O N S Before Connecting the DVD-VCR Always turn off the DVD-VCR, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. - Refer to the user’s manual of the additional components (such as a TV) you are connecting for more information on those particular components.
- For better picture quality, set the HDMI output resolution to 720p or 1080p (see page 56). - If you connect an HDMI cable between Samsung TV and this DVD player, you can operate this DVD player using your TV remote control. This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+(HDMICEC).(...
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● Why does Samsung use HDMI? HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, a PC, a video game system, or an AV receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).
O N N E C T I O N S Connecting to a TV (Progressive) Using Component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR to the COMPONENT IN jacks of your Using the audio cables, connect from the AUDIO or LINE OUT AUDIO (red and white)
O N N E C T I O N S Connecting to a TV (Interlace) Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. - You will enjoy high quality and accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(P ), red(P ) signals to present clear and clean images.
O N N E C T I O N S Connecting to a TV (Video) Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR to the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your Yellow White...
O N N E C T I O N S Connection to an Audio System Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier, Analog) Using the audio cables, connect the (LINE) AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD-VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of the...
O N N E C T I O N S Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier) Using a Coaxial cable or an Optical cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL)
O N N E C T I O N S Connecting the Power Cord Your DVD-VCR's power cord should be plugged into a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. Turn on the power by pressing the POWER button on the remote control or on the front panel.
C h a p t e r 3 N I T I A L E T U P Selecting a Menu Language Follow these steps to change the on-screen MENU language to English, French or Spanish. Press the MENU button. Press the ...
N I T I A L E T U P Setting the Clock This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. Setting the Clock Manually 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.
N I T I A L E T U P Setting the Front Panel Display You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright, dim, or to automatically dim during power off. Press the MENU button. Press the buttons to Setup, then press the ...
N I T I A L E T U P Setting the Auto Power Off This feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any buttons for the selected time. Press the MENU button. Press the ...
C h a p t e r 4 D V D O P E R AT I O N S Playing a Disc Before Play Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input on your TV's remote control. - If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S Screen stops, no sound. - To resume, press the (Play/Pause) button once again. Pausing Play Press the (Play/Pause) Note button on your remote control If the player is left for about 5 minutes in or on the front panel during pause mode, it will stop.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Search and Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track If you want to search at a faster speed...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/MPEG4 You can select information in the DVD Function menu by pressing the MENU button. During play, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ...
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S To exit the menu, press the INFO button again. Note To access the desired title when there is more than one on the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. TITLE Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific scene CHAPTER...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Disc and Title Menu (DVD) The MENU button can be used to access Disc and title menus on a DVD During playback of a DVD disc, during playback.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Function Menu (DVD) The MENU button can be used to access DVD functions such as Info, Zoom, Bookmark, Repeat and EZ view During the playback of a DVD menu during DVD playback.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Repeat Play Repeat the current chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD During play, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Slow Play This feature allows you to slowly to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc., so you can study them more closely. When playing a DVD During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE (...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD-VCR will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. To Playback using Aspect Ratio (DVD) The EZ View feature is not available...
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S If you are using a 4:3 TV For 4:3 aspect ratio discs For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - NORMAL SCREEN - 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD/MPEG4) Notes To change the desired audio in the Disc Menu, press the DISC MENU button.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD/MPEG4) Notes To change the desired subtitle in the Disc Menu, press the DISC MENU button.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE button (DVD) If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE ( ) icon appears on the screen.
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S Recalling a Marked Scene During play, press the MARK button on the remote control. CLEAR Press the ¦ buttons to select a marked scene. Press the (Play/Pause) button to play the marked scene.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Zoom Function (DVD) During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the buttons to select Function, then press ...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Clips Menu for CDAudio/ MP3/ WMA/JPEG/ MPEG4 Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs and/or pictures that can be organized into folders as shown below. They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. S t o p O f f 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Audio/MP3/WMA Playback S t o p O f f O f f 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 3 1 _ m p 3 Open the disc tray.
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S CD-R MP3/WMA file Use a decompression transfer rate of at least When you record MP3 or WMA files on a CD-R, 64Kbps when recording WMA files. please refer to the following. Sound quality with WMA files basically depends - Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S MPEG4 Playback MPEG4 Play Function AVI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only AVI format files with the “.avi” extensions can be played. S t o p O f f 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Open the disc...
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S MPEG4 Function Description CD-R AVI file Function Description Reference page During play, press the This unit can play the following video compression Skip button, it moves forward formats within the AVI file format: or backward 5 minutes.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Picture CD Playback S t o p O f f 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 Select the desired folder W M A J P E G then press the ENTER M P 3...
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S CD-R JPEG Discs Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. - If the disc is not finalized, 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.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD-VCR by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Setting Up the Language Features If you set the audio and subtitle language in advance, the settings will automatically be applied every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S Language Function If the selected language is not Disc Menu recorded on the disc, the original pre- recorded language is selected. To set the Disc Menu Language to your preferred language, follow these steps.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Setting Up the Audio Options Audio Options allows you to set up sound for use with your external audio system. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Audio Options Dolby Digital Out PCM: Converts to Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D PCM(2CH) audio. symbol are trademarks of Dolby - Bitstream: Outputs Dolby Laboratories.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Setting Up the Display Options Display options enable you to set various video functions of the player. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Display Options TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the aspect ratio (screen setting). - 4:3 Letter Box: Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen the DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen.
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S HDMI This setting is used when the DVD-VCR is connected by HDMI to Display devices (TV, projector, etc). Resolution Setting Auto : Resolution setting automatically - Manual : Resolution setting Manually. Resolution - 480p : 720 x 480 - 720p : 1280 x 720...
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S Picture Quality - Black Level : Adjusts the brightness of the screen. (On or Off) This function is not available in progressive mode. - Sharpness : Level 1 ~ Level 5 - Brightness : Level 1 ~ Level 5 - Color Saturation : Level 1 ~ Level 5 ●...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S 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. Setting Up the Rating Level With the unit in stop mode, press the...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S Note The default password is 0000. Press the or ENTER The Enter Password screen appears. To make the DVD setup menu disappear, press the MENU button. Press the buttons to - For example, if you select up to Level select the Rating Level you 6, discs that contain Level 7 or 8 will...
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D V D O P E R AT I O N S Press the buttons to select Change Password, or ENTER then press the button. To make the DVD setup menu disappear, press the MENU button. Note Enter your password, then If you forgot your password, power on ...
D V D O P E R AT I O N S DivX(R) Registration DivX Registration menu has the Registration Code that enables your DivX Certified Player to play DivX(R) Video On Demand file format. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
C h a p t e r 5 V C R O P E R AT I O N S In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter and memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Playing a Pre-Recorded Video Cassette Tape Playing the Tape For more information on the safety tab, see page 74. Insert the video cassette tape. If the tape doesn’t begin to play automatically, press the (Play/Pause) button.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and more. Press the Play/Pause button again to resume normal playback. Frame Advance In the pause mode, press...
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Using Automatic Tracking Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. The TRK button will automatically align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S 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 on the remote control.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Setting the Auto Play If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. Note Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when Press the MENU button on the inserted (See page 74).
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Setting the Auto Repeat If you want your videotapes to play repeatedly, turn on Auto Repeat. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the buttons to select VCR, then press the ...
V C R O P E R AT I O N S 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 easily find the beginning of a sequence.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Using the Assemble Edit Function 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.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Select the source from which you wish to record by pressing: - The button for television channel. - The INPUT SEL. button for LINE1 or LINE2 input source. Press the REC button to start recording.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S 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.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Variable Search System To [0:00:00] Stop Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette. Press the CLEAR button at the point on the tape where you want to set the counter to [0:00:00].
V C R O P E R AT I O N S 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 76.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Note Recording from the DVD to the VCR is not possible. Press the REC button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see “Special Recording Features”...
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Using One-Touch Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Record length 0:30 LINE1 Add Recording Time Continue pressing REC button to add recording time in 30 minute increments up to 4 hours. The DVD-VCR stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed.
V C R O P E R AT I O N S Making a Timer Recording Insert a blank videotape into the VCR deck. Be sure to leave the Record Safety Tab intact. With the Timer Recording function, you can program up to 7 events at a time to record up to a month in advance.
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V C R O P E R AT I O N S Selecting Auto Speed If the length of the videotape is not long enough for a timer recording in the SP mode, set the recording tape speed to “Auto”. Recording will start in the SP mode. If the length is not long enough, the tape speed will automatically change from SP mode to SLP mode.
E F E R E N C E 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. 1 Switch your television on.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: - The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR - The warranty information - A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG service center. Identifying DVD Problems Problem Action Page •...
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V C R O P E R AT I O N S Problem Action Page • Press the button for more than 5 seconds with no disc in The screen is the unit. All settings will revert to the factory settings. blocked •...
0.003 % POWER REQUIREMENT 120V AC, 60 Hz, 25 watts SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT 41-104˚F (5-40˚C); 10%-75% humidity WEIGHT 13.8 lbs. - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. ENG-83...
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/us...
Transportation to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to SAMSUNG’s designated service center.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. ☎ 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) / www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com...