Contents Contents ECORDING ELEVISION ROADCASTS OREWORD Selecting the Recording Speed ................... Safety Instructions........................ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette ................Disc Type and Characteristics ..................... Protecting a Recorded Cassette..................N DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Recording a Programme Immediately ................. Front View of the DVD-VCR....................Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop..............
Contents Safety Instructions (cont.) The following illustrations represent precautions. OLVING ROBLEMS Technical Specifications...................... 63 Problems and Solutions (VCR) ................... 64 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ..................... 65 The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR.
Disc Type and Characteristics Front View of the DVD-VCR This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CASSETTE VCR SELECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON DVD DECK BUTTON BUTTON COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON REW /SKIP BACK RECORD Max.
Accessories 28 RIGHT 29 OK 30 EZ VIEW 31 DISC MENU You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). 32 MARK Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. SEARCH 33 MODE REPEAT REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO &...
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Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: N An outdoor aerial You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: N An indoor aerial LINE OUT N Types of connectors available on your systems...
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Plug & Auto Set up You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Deck Control Keys You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. not using a RCA cable The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each ➢...
Basic TV Tuner Operations Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: The following buttons are used when watching television via the N Purchase the DVD-VCR DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. N Find that the remote control is no longer working PROG Button...
Setting the Menu Language Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already Open “MENU” set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 14). After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Language : English Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive...
Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station ☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you If you have stored a TV station: have already set them automatically. N That you do not require Language : English Language : English After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿...
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Changing the Preset Station Table Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your VCR. You can rearrange the Station Table and give different Language : English programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own Language...
Selecting the Colour Mode Intelligent Picture Control Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the required system standard. sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own ➢...
Auto Power Off Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD- on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.
Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette S-VHS Play The DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes. With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: Language : English VIDEO EDIT During S-VHS play mode after pressing the MENU press the N A CD, DVD Install...
Protecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes.
Using the Timer Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD- VCR to record a programme up to one month before that N When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR Date Start Stop...
Selecting the Audio Output Mode Playing a Cassette You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Searching for a Specific Sequence You can: Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. N Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a N Advance one frame at a time ➢...
Searching for a Specific Sequence Using the Tape Counter Intro Scan The tape counter: N Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding ❷ modes (hours, minutes and seconds) buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected.
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable 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 You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR change.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Choosing a Connection Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE a TV and other components.
Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language Language Setup in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch Disc Menu : English Audio : English...
Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Display Options With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. buttons, then OK or ❿ button. Select DVD using ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿...
Setting Up the Parental Control A/V Receiver Connections The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Setup Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six...
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button. Press the EZ VIEW button. Still •...
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD If you are using a 4:3 TV During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. Use the buttons to select the desired item. ❷ For 16:9 aspect ratio discs Use the ➛, ❿...
Changing the Camera Angle Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or Using the ANGLE button all of the disc. When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. When playing a DVD Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the...
Selecting the Audio Language Using the Mark Function This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button.
MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA Play When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first CD-R MP3/WMA discs song file of the first folder plays. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the your choice.
Program Play & Random Play Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( I ) Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. •...
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Picture CD Playback Technical Specifications Rated voltage AC 110 - 240V~, 50/60Hz CD-R JPEG Discs Power consumption 23 Watts Weight 3.9 Kg General Size 430mm X 282mm X 84mm • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C •...
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Problems and Solutions (VCR) Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Explanation/Solution No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Problem Action Page Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button? Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.
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