Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT IMPORTANT NOTE REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• Exterior interference such as lightning and static Precaution electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the /I STANDBY/ON button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet.
• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not CD-RW/-R be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
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• DVD-RW(VR mode) Do not use the following discs! - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD- RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording, editing, • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist, and etc.
Step 3 Recording How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (stan-dard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), Step 1 Select the disc type...
Finalising & Playing on Unpacking Step 6 other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalis- ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalise the disc. Accessories When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode •...
Setting the Remote Control BRAND SELECT NUMBER TV +32 TV +02, +30 Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work LOEWE TV +02 with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. LOEWE OPTA TV +02, +22 METZ TV +22 MITSUBISHI TV +02, +16 MIVAR...
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. S-VIDEO OUT JACK LINE OUT JACKS (Video/Audio) AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK OUT TO TV CONNECTOR...
Tour of the Remote Control 11. OK/DIRECTION Buttons (… … / † † / œ œ / √ √ Buttons) 12. RETURN Button Returns to previous menu. 13. TV/VCR Button 14. INFO. Button This will display current setting or disc status. 15.
Quick Overview Connecting & Setting Up A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Connecting the S-Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable...
Connecting DVD Recorder Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the & VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable RF Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the Make sure that both the television and the television using the Audio/Video cable if the appropri- DVD Recorder &...
Connecting the Connecting the S-Video Cable Component Video Cable You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates images. Component video seperates the picture the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) element into black and white(Y), blue(P ), red(P signals to present clearer images than...
Connect a Digital Audio optical/coaxial cables from If there are questions regarding your Samsung TV the Digital Audio Out jacks on the rear panel of the set’s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR, DVD Recorder &...
Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the Connecting External LINE IN 2 jacks Devices You can use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from con- nected equipment. This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder &...
On-Screen Menu System Setup Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. No Disc Setup Programme System √ √ Clock Set Setup √...
Start the auto scanning. Plug & Auto Setup Auto Setup Please wait..Scanning... The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. RETURN TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes.
Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes, Setting the Date and day, month and year. • The option selected highlight. Time No Disc Clock Set Programme Setup Time Date 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 Your DVD Recorder &...
Press the OK button to start the auto scanning. Auto Setup No Disc Auto Setup Programme Setup Please wait..Scanning... Stop You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup MOVE RETURN EXIT...
Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press Manual Setup the OK or √ button. Manual Setup menu is displayed. Manual Setup If you have already set then automatically, you do not - - - - Name need to preset the stations manually. - - - - - - Save With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press...
If you.. Then..Clearing a Preset • Press the …† buttons to select Wish to store the MFT. station displayed Station • Press the œ √ buttons to adjust the picture, if necessary. • Select Save to store the station. •...
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR the OK or √ button. number, then press the OK or √ button. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press No Disc Manual Setup Name...
Selecting the RF OUT Sound VIDEO Output CH Mode (B/G-D/K) Your DVD Recorder & VCR output channel may need to You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if according to the TV set connected to your VCR. your TV cannot find the pictures.
Press the …† buttons to select the desired Setting Up the language, then press the OK or √ button. Language Options Press the RETURN or œ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit Note the menu.
Digital Output Setting Up the Audio • PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) 48kHz Options audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. • Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output. Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use.
TV Aspect Setting Up the Display Depending on the type of television you have, you (Video) Options may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD sup- This function allows you to setup the TV screen plies, even though you have a TV settings.
Enter your password again, and then press the Setting Up the Parental OK or √ button. No Disc Parental Control Control Programme Password Setup 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.
About the Change Level VCR Setting Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the OK or √ button. No Disc Parental Control If you want your videotapes to play automatically when Programme Password : On √ √ you insert them, turn on Auto Play.
Press the …† buttons to select VCR, then press Auto Repeat the OK or √ button. It sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly (unless a tape control is activated : Stop, Fast Forward or No Disc Rewind). Programme Tape Length : E180 √...
DVD EP Mode Time Automatic Chapter Creator This function only works with DVD-RW(V mode) and You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode’s time setting DVD-R discs. to 6 or 8hours. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one program, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press Chapters.
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Set the recording speed by pressing the REC On DVD-RW discs, additional chapters and SPEED button on the remote (See page 56 for titles can be added to a finalised disc by Note more information on recording speeds). unfinalising and recording again. On DVD-RW discs, once finalised, no additional chapters or Press the REC button to start recording.
Front Display NICAM Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display. NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a the MENU button.
Setting up the Canceling the Progressive scan Progressive scan If your TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN With the unit in Stop mode, press the P.SCAN but- button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR to enjoy. ton on the front of the DVD Recorder &...
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of Region code (DVD-Video only) playback by disc type. Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Note Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s some types of discs, or when specific opera- label facing up.
Using the Disc Menu Using the Search & Skip Functions and Title Menu Searching through a Chapter or Track Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on char- acters, etc.
Slow Motion Play/ About ANYKEY Step Motion Play The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a Slow Motion Play desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. Repeat Play Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Playing Repeatedly (Repeat 1/10 1/40 Playback) 00:01:45 D 5.1CH MOVE CHANGE Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO …...
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Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playing a Certain section Playback) Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. Music DVD-VIDEO 1/10 Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 1/40 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 00:01:45 01.
Press the … … † † buttons to select Subtitle, then Selecting the Subtitle & press the œ œ √ √ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. Audio Language DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 D 5.1CH (VR mode) MOVE CHANGE Selecting the SUBTITLE language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the The subtitle display may be different depend-...
Changing the Camera Zooming-In Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles Press the ANYKEY button during playback. of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears 00:01:45 on the screen.
Playing back a Bookmark Using the Bookmarks Press the MARKER button. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V mode) Bookmark Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Press the MARKER button during playback.
Playing back a Marker Using the Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Marker (VR mode) Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN Press the OK or √ll button to start playing from RETURN the selected scene.
Buttons on the Remote Control Playing back an Audio used for CD playback CD (CD-DA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) Insert an audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically.
Buttons on the Remote Control Playing back an MP3 used for MP3 playback Disc Playing back an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal...
To Programme Tracks Play Option Mode The Play Option can be used with an audio CD or MP3 in You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. the Play or Stop mode. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted.
Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. Playing back a Picture Photo Index 6 / Slide Show Disc ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / RETURN EXIT MOVE There are two types of Picture CD. One is a CD with only JPEG files.
MPEG4 Function Description Playing back an Function Description Skip During play, press the I œœ √√ I button, MPEG4 Disc it moves forward or backward 5 minutes. œœ √√ During play, press the SEARCH ( œœ √√ ) but- Search ton and press again to search at a faster speed.
Playing back a VHS Special VCR Playback Tape (VCR) Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of To play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCR special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, deck and press the PLAY button.
Variable Search While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. System Go To [0:00:00] End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder MOVE & 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 play- back from that point.
This recorder can record on the following discs. This section shows various DVD recording methods. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R • DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder. Disc Types Recording Recording Device Finalising Additional Recording format in Samsung Recorder...
Recording Formats Recording Mode Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC Since available functions differ depending on the disc SPEED button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. for the desired recording time and picture quality.
Concerning Copy Control Signals Press the PROG/TRK ( ) buttons or number TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have buttons to select the station you want to record. one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy- Once and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly, to select the type programme, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and recording speed (quality).
Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to Recording From the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. External Devices Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed (quality). Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices.
Making a One Touch Making a Timer Recording (OTR) Recording 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. recording time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours by 3.
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Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. Press the OK button. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, …† : Sets a value. If the timer settings overlap The programmes are recorded in order of priority. • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. If timer recording is set for the first programme and •...
Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press Editing the Scheduled the OK or √ button. • The Timer Recording screen is displayed. Edit the items you want to modify. Record List See the Timer Recording section for more information on Timer Recording Input items.
Press the …† buttons to select the number of the Deleting the Scheduled scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the OK button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No.
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP Basic VCR Recording Tape Length Recording Time (in SP) E180 180 mins or 3 hours E240 240 mins or 4 hours E280 280 mins or 4 hours and 40 mins E300 300 mins or 5 hours Before starting 1.
Check Remaining Time Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a differ- Press INFO. button on the remote control. ent channel, watch a different media, or add recording Following information will be displayed. time in 30-minute increments. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) Watch a different media during recording...
Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, Copy to DVD or VCR then press the OK or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 19/JAN/2005 1 00:00:21 Play √ √ Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete 19/JAN/2005 12:00 7 Scenes 19/JAN/2005 12:00 MOVE...
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You can use the √ œ œ or √√ , œ œ or √√ buttons to search for the end position. To copy from VCR to DVD Press the OK button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU Repeat the above steps to create the copylist.
Playing the Title List Editing Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the This section introduces basic functions of DVD Title List. editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the Using the TITLE LIST button entire disc.
Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation, You can also play a recorded programme by then press the OK or √ button twice. pressing the ANYKEY button. Note The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Title List 00:01:45 No.
DVD-RAM(VR) Rename 0 1 / J A N / 2 0 0 5 1 2 : 0 0 P R 1 Basic Editing (Title List) A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J K L M N O k l m n o p q r s t...
Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press the Locking (Protecting) a Title OK button. The key icon on the information win- Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from dow for the selected title changes to the locked accidental deletion.
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press Deleting a Section of a Title the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit 01 Drama 00:00:21 √...
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Press the OK button at the starting point. Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press The image and starting point time are displayed in the OK button. the section deletion starting point window. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No.
Press the OK button at the end point. Advanced Editing DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 (Playlist) Start Title List: 1/6 Start 00:00:10 00:10:00 Make New Playlist Return 19/JAN/2005 12:00 00:10:00 Creating a Playlist MOVE RETURN EXIT Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title.
Press the …† buttons to select Play, then press Playing Titles in the Playlist the OK or √ button. Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. The playlist titles will be played back. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist (VR mode) No. Title Length Edit 01 19/JAN/2005 00:00:21...
DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Renaming a Playlist Title 2 0 / J A N / 2 0 0 5 1 2 : 0 0 Follow these instructions to rename a playlist Title, i.e. to A B C D E a b c d e edit the title of a playlist title.
Editing a Scene for the Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No. Playlist No. 3 Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Play Modify 00:00:26 00:00:07 00:00:04 Move (VR mode) 00:00:03 00:00:11 00:00:04 Delete Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. MOVE RETURN EXIT...
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Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) DVD-RAM(VR) Modify Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 76. Scene No. 002 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you Start 00:00:20 want to modify, then press the OK button.
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Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) You cannot move the selected scene to the position of the next scene, because the Note selected scene should be inserted before that To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 76. position, which requires no action.
Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. Copying a Playlist to the VCR DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 003 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. Start The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Start 00:00:15 Title List : 1/7 00:00:35...
• You will be prompted with the delete confirmation Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist message ‘Do you want to delete? (Related playlists may be deleted.)’. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist DVD-RAM(VR)
Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J K L M N O k l m n o p q r s t P Q R S T Editing the Disc Name...
Disc Protection Formatting a Disc Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being Use these instructions to format a disc. formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. The disc protect should be cleared With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
DVD-RW Press the …† button to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK or √ button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Disc Navigation Disc Name √ √ Disc Protection : Not protected √...
Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) the OK button. The disc is unfinalised. A DVD-RW can be finalised or unfinalised in With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU V mode. button.
• You will be prompted with the confirmation mes- Delete All Title Lists sage ‘Do you want to delete all title lists?’. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Disc Navigation Disc Name √ √ Disc Protection : Not protected √ √ Playlist With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU Disc Format √...
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Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center. Problem Explanation/Solution • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the /I STANDBY/ON button of your DVD Recorder &...
• Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections Other problems describing your problem, and follow the directions given. • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center. 88 - English...
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Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power • Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. • Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button? You cannot insert a video cassette •...
Specifications Power requirements AC 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption 45 Watts General Weight 4.8 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p(unbalanced) 75Ω...