Samsung DVD-HR734A, DVD-VR331, DVD-VR330 User Manual [el]

Instruction Manual

DVD-VR330,VR331

DVD-VR335,VR336

PAL www.samsung.com

English

AK68-01010E-00

Getting Started

Warning

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 “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD RECORDER & VCR USES AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.

BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

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 COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This product satisfies CE regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors

for connections.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.

If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

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 dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-sup- ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Handling Cautions

•Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off.

•Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

•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.

•Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

•Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this

recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder &

VCR off and on again with the /I button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

•Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.

•Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.

•Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

•Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

•Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

•Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder & VCR may be damaged.

Holding discs

•Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.

DVD-RAM/-RW/-R

•Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner.

Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs.

DVD-Video, Audio-CD

•Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

•Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

•Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

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•Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

•Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

•Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

•Do not load warped or cracked discs.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

•Do not keep under direct sunlight.

•Keep in a cool ventilated area.

•Store vertically.

•Keep in a clean protection jacket.

•If you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours. Then insert the disc and try to play again.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

•A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subtitle languages.

It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby 3D surround, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images in the comfort of your own home.

•When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound.

This is not a malfunction of the unit.

•Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in V Mode is finalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

Audio CD

•An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded.

•Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-RW/-R

MP3 CD-RW/-R

•Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

•Only MP3 files with the “mp3” or “MP3” extension can be used.

•For MP3 files recorded with a VBR (Variable Bit Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in out.

•Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.

•The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders.

JPEG CD-RW/-R

•Only JPEG files with the “.jpg”, “.JPG” extension can be used.

•The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders.

•Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

•MOTION JPEG is not supported.

Using CD-RW/-R

•Use a 700MB (80 minutes) CD-RW/-R disc.

If possible, do not use a 800MB (90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back.

•If the CD-RW/-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience a delay in the early play-back time, and all recorded files may not play.

•Some CD-RW/-R discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/-R media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

Using MPEG4 disc

•Disc : CD-RW/-R, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R

•MPEG4 File with following extensions can be played :

.avi, .divx, .AVI, .DIVX

•MPEG4 Codec Format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x DivX-Pro Xvid

•Motion Compensation : QPEL, GMC

•four CC : MPG4, mpg4, DIV3, divX3, DIVX, divX, DX50, MP43, mp43, XVID, xvid

•Available Audio Format : “MP3”, “MPEG1 Audio Layer2”, “LPCM”, “AC3”, “DTS”, “MS ADPCM”

•Supported subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt, .ass

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

•Once a DVD-R recorded in V Mode is finalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

•You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programmes and erasing programmes before finalising.

•When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that space does not become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not.

•It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.

•This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

•Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of recording.

•This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.

DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

•Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-RW discs in both V and VR Modes.

•Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalised, you cannot perform additional recording.

•Once a DVD-RW recorded in V Mode is finalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

•In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalisation, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalisation.

•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.

•For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to initialize a disc or not.

If you select "Yes", disc will be formatted in VR mode.

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• DVD-RW(VR mode)

-This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVDRW disc. You can repeat recording, editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist, and etc.

-A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players.

• DVD-RW(V mode)

-This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD -RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalised.

-If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturer’s recorder but has not been finalised it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback

•For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

•Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be played in this unit.

COPY PROTECTION

•Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder & VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR.

Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

•It is permissible to record television programmes, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

Protection

• Programme	Title”
• Disc-
DVD-	with the
DVD-	product.
For
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Use of	follow-
ing	limitation,
recording	materials or
damage

Do not use the following discs!

•LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product.

[Note]

Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-R/MP3/ JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R.

However, if your DVD-RW/-R disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and finalised in V mode.

•Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No Disc.” or “The disc cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed.

•If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

Disc compatibility

•High Speed Recording discs can be used in this Recorder.

•Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.

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Contents

Getting Started

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Disc Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Disc Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Before Reading the User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR . . . . . . . . . . .9 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Front Panel (DVD-VR330) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Front Panel (DVD-VR331, DVD-VR336) . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Front Panel (DVD-VR335) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Rear Panel (DVD-VR330, DVD-VR331) . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Rear Panel (DVD-VR335, DVD-VR336) . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Case 1 : Connecting an external devices to the

AV3 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Case 2 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV IN jack

(DVD-VR331,VR335,VR336 only) . . . . . . . . .22

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .23
Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .24
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .25
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .26
Manual Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .27
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .28
Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table . . . .	. . .29
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)	. . .30
VIDEO Output CH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .30
Setting Up the Language Options . . . . . . . . . . .	. .31
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .32
Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . . . . .	. .33
DivX(R) Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .34
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .34
VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .36
DVD EP Mode Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .37
Automatic Chapter Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .38
Quick Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .39
Progressive scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .39

Connecting & Setting Up

Playback

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the

TV using the RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Connecting the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a

Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . .18

Connecting the Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .	.19
Connecting the S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.19
Connecting the Component Video Cable . . . . . . . .	20
Connecting the HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR335,VR336) . .	21

Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack . . . . . . . .21 Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack . . . . . . . . . .21

DVD Playback
Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.41
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Slow Motion Play / Step Motion Play . . . . . . . . . . .	44
About ANYKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language . . . . . . .	46
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Using the Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Using the Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) . . . . . . . . . . . .	50

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Playing back an MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc . . . . . . . .52 Play Option Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 To Programme Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Playing back a Picture Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Playing back an MPEG4 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

VCR Playback

Playing back a VHS Tape (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Recording

DVD Recording

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Recording Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Unrecordable video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Recording the current Programme you are watching . .60 Recording From External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Recording through a DV Input jack (DVD-VR331,VR335,VR336 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . .62 Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Editing the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Deleting the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . .65

VCR Recording

Basic VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Check Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Copy to DVD or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Editing

Playing the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Basic Editing (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Renaming (Labeling) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.72
Locking (Protecting) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73
Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	73
Deleting a Section of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	74

Advanced Editing (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Playing Titles in the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Renaming a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Editing a Scene for the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Copying a Playlist to the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Editing the Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.83
Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.84
Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	84
Finalising a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	85
Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	86
Delete All Title Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	87

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

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General Features

The DVD-VR330,VR331/VR335,VR336 allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RW/-R disc.

You can also edit digital images on DVD-RW discs.

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

Record up to about 8-hour images with a 4.7 GB DVD -RW/-R disc, depending on the recording mode.

Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/-R discs

With the DVD-VR330,VR331/VR335,VR336, you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/-R discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and EP to meet your recording needs. (See page 59)

•XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour

•SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours

•LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours

•EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 or 8 hours

Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack (DVD-VR331,VR335,VR336 only)

Record DV Device onto DVD-RW/-R discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE1394-4pin). (See page 61)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free images. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. (See page 20)

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface

Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit images in specific sequence according to your needs.

MPEG4 playback

This DVD Recorder & VCR can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.

DivX Certification

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks Inc, and are used under licence.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV. (DVD-VR335,VR336 only)

Before Reading the

User’s Manual

Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual.

Icons that will be used in manual

	Icon	Term	Definition
			This involves a function available
		DVD	in DVD or DVD-RW/-R discs
			that have been recorded and
			finalised in V mode.
		RAM	This involves a function available
			in DVD-RAM.
		RW	This involves a function available
			in DVD-RW.
		R	This involves a function available
			in DVD-R.
		CD	This involves a function available
			in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
		JPEG	This involves a function available in
			CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs.
		MP3	This involves a function available in
			CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/-RAM discs.
		MPEG4	This involves a function available in a
			data CD-RW/-R, DVD-RAM/-RW/-R.
		VHS	This involves a function available
			in VIDEO Tape.
			This involves a case where a
		Caution	function does not operate or
			settings may be canceled.
			This involves tips or instructions
		NOTE	on the page that help each
			function operate.
		One-Touch	A function that can be operated
		button	by using only one button.
		ANYKEY	A function that can be operated
		button	by using ANYKEY button.

About the use of this user’s manual

1)Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5)

2)If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 89~91)

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.

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Step

This

If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a nonrewritable DVD-R.

Step 2

Format the disc to start recording

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVDVideo format (V mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to initialize a disc or not. If you select “Yes”, disc will be formatted in VR mode. You can play a V mode disc on various DVD components. A VR mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

Formatting disc is unnecessary and only V mode Recording is supported. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been finalised.

You can only use either the VR or V mode

Note on a DVD-RW, but not both at the same time.

You can change the DVD-RW format to another format. It should be noted that the data of the disc may be lost when changing formats.

Step 3	Recording
There are two different recording methods: Direct
Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is			ettingG
classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly
Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP
(standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode),
and EP (extended mode).			Started

Step 4

Playing

You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters.

During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording. Chapters will be created automatically when you finalise recording on DVD-RW/-R discs in V mode. The chapter’s length (interval between chapters) varies according to the recording mode.

Step 5 Editing a recorded disc

Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs.

With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode)

With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on the same disc and edit it without the change of the original recording.

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Getting Started

	Step 6	Finalising & Playing on
		other DVD components

To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalising may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalise the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although finalising is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalised disc should be used for playback.

When using a DVD-RW disc in V mode

The disc should be finalised first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalised.

When using a DVD-R disc

You should finalise the disc to play it on a component other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalised.

Unpacking

Accessories

•Audio/Video Cable

•RF Cable for TV Control

•Remote control.

•Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)

•User’s Manual

•Quick Guide

•HDMI Cable (DVD-VR335,VR336 Only)

Preparing the Remote Control

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

•Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

•Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

•Replace the battery cover.

If the remote control does not operate properly:

•Check the polarity +/- of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

•Check if the batteries are drained.

•Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

•Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

Setting the Remote Control

Your DVD Recorder & 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.

2.Point the remote control towards the television.

3.Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-figure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate number buttons.

BRAND	SELECT NUMBER
SAMSUNG	TV +01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +35
AKAI	TV +12
BANG & OLUFSEN	TV +22
BLAUPUNKT	TV +09
BRANDT	TV +14
BRIONVEGA	TV +22
CGE	TV +21
CONTINENTAL EDISON	TV +24
FERGUSON	TV +14
FINLUX	TV +02, +17, +21
FISHER	TV +12
FORMENTI	TV +22
GRUNDIG	TV +09, +17, +21
HITACHI	TV +11, +13, +14, +24
IMPERIAL	TV +21

BRAND	SELECT NUMBER
JVC	TV +32
LG	TV +02, +30
LOEWE	TV +02
LOEWE OPTA	TV +02, +22
METZ	TV +22
MITSUBISHI	TV +02, +16
MIVAR	TV +21, +29
NOKIA	TV +23
NORDMENDE	TV +13, +14, +22, +24
PANASONIC	TV +08, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27
PHILIPS	TV +02, +20, +22
PHONOLA	TV +02, +20, +22
PIONEER	TV +14, +23
RADIOLA	TV +02, +20
RADIOMARELLI	TV +22
REX	TV +23
SABA	TV +13, +14, +22, +23, +24
SALORA	TV +23
SANYO	TV +12, +16
SCHNEIDER	TV +02
SELECO	TV +23
SHARP	TV +10, +16, +31
SIEMENS	TV +09
SINGER	TV +22
SINUDYNE	TV +22
SONY	TV +15, +16
TELEAVA	TV +14
TELEFUNKEN	TV +14, +24, +28
THOMSON	TV +13, +14, +24
THOMSON ASIA	TV +33, +34
TOSHIBA	TV +07, +16, +17, +18, +19, +21
WEGA	TV +22
YOKO	TV +02

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote control, it will switch off.

It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.

	■ If several codes are indicated for your
	television brand, try each one in turn until you
Note
	find one that works.

■If you replace the remote control’s batteries, you must set the brand code again.

You can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button		Function
TV STANDBY/ON		Used to switch the television on and off.
INPUT SEL.		Used to select an external source.
VOL + or -		Used to adjust the volume of the television.
PROG/TRK ( /	)	Used to select the desired Programme.
TV MUTE		Used to toggle the sound on and off.
0~9		Used to input number directly.

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Description

Front Panel (DVD-VR330)

					4
5	6	7	12	13	14

1.	DVD DECK	9.	FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
2.	DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON	10.	DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON
3.	VCR DECK	11.	COPY BUTTONS
4.	VCR EJECT BUTTON	12.	PROG / BUTTONS
5.	STANDBY/ON BUTTON	13.	RECORD BUTTON
6.	VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)	14.	PLAY/PAUSE, REW/SKIP, F.F/SKIP, STOP
7.	AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV3 IN)		BUTTONS
8.	P.SCAN BUTTON

Front Panel (DVD-VR331, DVD-VR336)

	4
10	13

1.	DVD DECK	9.	P.SCAN BUTTON
2.	DVD OPEN/CLOSE	10.	FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
3.	VCR DECK	11.	DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON
4.	VCR EJECT BUTTON	12.	COPY BUTTONS
5.	STANDBY/ON BUTTON	13.	PROG / BUTTONS
6.	VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)	14.	RECORD BUTTON
7.	AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV3 IN)	15.	STOP BUTTON
8.	DV INPUT JACK	16.	PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

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Front Panel (DVD-VR335)

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1.	DVD DECK	9.	P.SCAN BUTTON
2.	DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON	10.	FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
3.	VCR DECK	11.	DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON
4.	VCR EJECT BUTTON	12.	COPY BUTTONS
5.	STANDBY/ON BUTTON	13.	PROG / BUTTONS
6.	VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)	14.	RECORD BUTTON
7.	AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV3 IN)	15.	PLAY/PAUSE, REW/SKIP, F.F/SKIP, STOP
8.	DV INPUT JACK		BUTTONS

Front Panel Display

6

			10
1.	DVD is activated.	7.	DVD or CD media is loaded.
2.	DVD-RAM is activated.	8.	The time, counter position or current deck
3.	DVD-R or DVD-RW is activated.		status is indicated.
4.	Progressive Scan mode activated.	9.	When you set a Timer recording, this
5.	Record function is activated.		indicator is illuminated.
6.	VCR is activated.	10.	VHS Videotape is loaded.

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Rear Panel (DVD-VR330, DVD-VR331)

Getting Started

1

Fan

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.

1.	S-VIDEO OUT JACK	5.	AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART
2.	AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS	6.	AV2 (EXT) SCART
3.	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK	7.	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS
	(OPTICAL/COAXIAL)	8.	OUT TO TV CONNECTOR
4.	AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT)	9.	AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

Rear Panel (DVD-VR335, DVD-VR336)

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Fan

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.

1.	S-VIDEO OUT JACK	6.	AV2 (EXT) SCART
2.	AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS	7.	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS
3.	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK	8.	OUT TO TV CONNECTOR
	(OPTICAL/COAXIAL)	9.	AERIAL IN CONNECTOR
4.	AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT)	10.	HDMI OUTPUT (DVD-VR335,VR336 only)

5.AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART

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Tour of the Remote Control

1. DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD.

2. TV Button

Press this to operate TV.

3.STANDBY/ON Button

4.NUMBER Button

5.IPC Button

6.F.ADV/SKIP Button

7.Playback-related Buttons

Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Still

8. VOLUME Button

TV volume adjustment

9. MENU Button

Brings up the DVD Recorder & VCR’s setup menu.

10.OK/DIRECTION Buttons

(… / † / œ / √ Buttons)

11.INFO Button

This will display current setting or disc status.

12.TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button

Press this to enter the Title List/Disc menu.

13.SUBTITLE Button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

14.ANYKEY Button

Press this to view the status of the disc that is being played.

15. REC Button

Press this to make a recording on DVD-RW/ -R discs and VHS Video tape.

16.TO DVD copy Button

Press this when you copy from the VCR to the DVD.

17.REC SPEED Button

Press this to set the desired recording time and picture quality.

18. VCR Button

Press this when you use a VCR.

19. INPUT SEL. Button

Select input signal in external input mode [Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3 (or DV input : DVDVR331,VR335,VR336 only)].

20.OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

21.TV STANDBY/ON Button

22.TV/VCR Button

23.MARKER Button

Press this to bookmark or mark a position while playing a disc.

24.PROG/TRK Button

Press this to select a TV channel/

Press this to remove the white line.

25. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button

Press this to access various audio functions. This operates as sound mute (TV mode).

26.RETURN Button

Returns to previous menu.

27.CANCEL Button

28.PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button

Press this to enter the Edit playlist/Title menu.

29.ANGLE Button

Press this to access various camera angles on a disc (if the disc contains multiple camera angles).

30.ZOOM Button

Zooms in on screen.

31.TIMER REC Button

Press this when you use Timer Recording.

32.TO VCR copy Button

Press this when you copy from the DVD to the VCR.

33.REC PAUSE Button

Press this to pause during recording.

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Connecting &

Setting Up

Connections

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the

TV using the RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Connecting the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Connecting the Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Connecting the S-Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Connecting the Component Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR335,VR336 only) . .21 AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Quick Overview

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 the SCART Cable

Connecting the Audio/Video Cable

Connecting the S-Video Cable

Connecting the Component Video Cable

Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR335,VR336 only)

AV Receiver Connections

Connecting External Devices

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Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable

Make sure that both the television and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before

Note

connecting the cables.

1		Remove the aerial or network input cable from the
		television.
2		Connect this cable to the 75Ω aerial jack marked
								on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR.
3		Plug the RF Cable supplied into the								jack on
		your DVD Recorder & VCR.

Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the con-

4 nector previously used for the aerial on the

television.

To obtain better quality pictures and sound

on your television, you can also connect your

Note

DVD Recorder & VCR to the television via

the SCART cable if your television equipped

with type of connection.

Connecting the SCART

Cable

Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus:

•Obtain better quality sound and pictures

•Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD Recorder & VCR

Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the RF Cable.

Note

Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD Recorder & VCR is switched off.

Make sure that both the television and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1

Connect the Aerial Cable.

2

Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1

(TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

3

Plug the other end into the appropriate connector

on the television.

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Connections

Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder &

VCR to a Satellite Receiver or

Other Equipment

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder & VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.

The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.

1

AV1(TV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or

other equipment into the AV1(TV) jack on the rear

of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

After making this connection, select the source by

pressing the INPUT SEL.

button for the AV1 input

sources.

2

By means of RF Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the

station received through the satellite tuner.

RF output channel of the satellite receiver should

be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used

by the DVD Recorder & VCR, e.g. re-adjust to

channel 33.

1

2

3

AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input sources.

By means of RF Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.

RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the DVD Recorder & VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.

AV1 (TV) : By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Connect the end of the SCART cable to the AV1 (TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. Plug the other end into the appropriate

connector on the television.

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Connecting the	Connecting the
Audio/Video Cable	S-Video Cable

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television.

1		Connect one end of the video cable into the
		VIDEO	output jack on the rear of the DVD
		Recorder & VCR.
2		Plug the other end of the video cable into the
		appropriate input connector on the television.
3		Connect one end of the audio cables supplied into
		the AUDIO	output jacks on the rear of the DVD

Recorder & VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and right channels.

4 Plug the other end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television.

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 composite video output mode.

1		Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the
		S-VIDEO	output jack on the rear of the DVD
		Recorder & VCR.
2		Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the
		appropriate input connector on the television.
3		Connect one end of the audio cable supplied into
		the AUDIO	output jacks on the rear of the DVD

Recorder & VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and right channels.

4 Plug the other end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television.

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Connecting the

Component Video Cable

You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present most clear and clean images.

	onnectionsC	1		Connect Component video cables between the
				COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		jacks on the rear of
				the DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT
				VIDEO IN	jacks on the rear of the TV.
		2		Connect audio cables between the audio output
				jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and
				AUDIO IN	jacks on the rear of the TV.

•Take care to respect the colour coding of the up and down channels.

•Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen.

COMPONENT INPUT

•For more information about Progressive setting, refer to the pages 39~40.

•Make sure that the colour coded connections match. That is, the Y, PB and PR component output jacks of your DVD Recorder & VCR should be connected to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue images will be displayed on the TV screen.

•Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output.

If there are questions regarding your Samsung TV set’s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR, please contact our customer service centre.

See your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan.

Note	If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the
	TV User’s instructions regarding Progressive
	Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

Depending on your TV, the method of connection may differ from the illustration above.

What is “Progressive Scan”? Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output

method has. Progressive scanning method can provide better and clearer picture quality.

You must connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to the component(s) before using the Progressive Scan feature.

The Component jacks will not output video resolutions above 576p.

To view 720p and 1080i, connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV with the supplied HDMI cable.

With HDMI connected, press the P.SCAN button to alternate between all available resolutions. (See page 40) (DVD-VR335,VR336 only)

Progressive Scan

Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow to watch progressive scan component video out. (See page 33)

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Connecting HDMI/DVI to a

TV (DVD-VR335,VR336 only)

If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect the HDMI/DVI cable to the TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds.

Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack

• Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.

•Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR

appears on your TV screen.	To change HDMI output resolution, see page
	34.
	Note

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Since HDMI is based on DVI, it is completely compatible with DVI. The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI supports multi-channel audio.

Using HDMI, the DVD Recorder & VCR transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.

								HDMI connection description
								HDMI connector - Both uncompressed video
								data and digital audio data (LPCM or Bit
								Stream data).
								- Though the DVD Recorder & VCR uses a
								HDMI cable, the DVD Recorder & VCR
	Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack							outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.
								- If TV does not support HDCP (High-band-
	• Using the DVI Adapter Cable (not included), connect
								width Digital Content Protection), snow noise
	the HDMI OUT			jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder				appears on the screen.
	& VCR to the DVI IN jack of your TV.							Why does Samsung use HDMI?
	• Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and							Analog TVs require an analog video/audio
								signal. However, when playing a DVD, the
	white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder &
								data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore
	VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN						jacks of your
								either a digital-to-analog converter (in the DVD
	TV. Turn on the DVD Recorder & VCR and TV.
								Recorder & VCR) or an analog-to-digital
	• Press the input selector on your TV remote control until							converter (in the TV) is required. During this
	the DVI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears							conversion, the picture quality is degraded due
								to noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is
	on your TV screen.
								superior because it requires no D/A conversion
								and is a pure digital signal from the DVD
			To watch through the HDMI output, set the					Recorder & VCR to your TV.
			digital audio output to PCM. (See page 32)					What is the HDCP?
	CAUTION
			Depending on the HDMI device (TV/HDMI					HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
			Receiver) you use, audio may not be supported.					Protection) is a system for protecting DVD
			If TV does not support Dolby digital/DTS, Audio					content outputted via HDMI from being copied.
			output is not available when you set Digital					It provides a secure digital link between a
			output as Bitstream or select DTS On in Audio					video source (PC, DVD, etc) and a display
			setup menu. In this case, set the digital audio					device (TV, projector, etc). Content is
			output to PCM or DTS off.					encrypted at the source device to prevent

unauthorized copies from being made.

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Connections

AV Receiver

Connections

To take full advantage of the movie theatre experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers.

If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVD Recorder & VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Digital Audio Out connection below.

To enjoy Dolby digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings. (See page 32)

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

1	Connect a Digital Audio optical/coaxial cables from
	the Digital Audio Out jacks on the rear panel of the

DVD Recorder & VCR to their corresponding Digital Audio Input jacks on your A/V Receiver:

To Digital Audio Input of an A/V

Receiver with a Dolby, MPEG2 or DTS

Digital Decoder

Connecting External

Devices

Case1 : Connecting an external devices to the AV3 jacks

You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD Recorder & VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.

•You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR.

•You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder

•Make sure that both the external devices and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1		Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO
		input jack on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
2		Plug the other end of the video cable into the
		appropriate output connector on the other
		system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).
3		Connect one end of the audio cable supplied into the
		AUDIO input jacks on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
		• Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and
		right channels.

4 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the appropriate output connectors on the other system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).

Case 2 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV IN jack (DVD-VR331,VR335,VR336 only)

If your DV Device has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder & VCR.

•If your camcorder has a DV output jack, see page 61 for more information.

■ If the input is not selected automatically, use

INPUT SEL. button to select proper input.

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System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation......................................................	23
Plug & Auto Setup .....................................................................	24
Setting the Date and Time .........................................................	25
Auto Setup ..................................................................................	26
Manual Setup ..............................................................................	27
Clearing a Preset Station ..........................................................	28
Changing the Preset Manual Setup Table ................................	29
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)........................	30
VIDEO Output CH .....................................................................	30
Setting Up the Language Options..............................................	31
Setting Up the Audio Options ....................................................	32
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options ....................................	33
DivX(R) Registration ..................................................................	34
Setting Up the Parental Control ...............................................	34
VCR Setting ................................................................................	36
DVD EP Mode Time...................................................................	37
Automatic Chapter Creator .......................................................	38
Quick Recording..........................................................................	39
Progressive scan .........................................................................	39

On-Screen Menu

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.

DVD-Recorder		Setup
No Disc
Programme	System	√
Setup	Clock Set	√
	Language	√
	Audio	√
	Video	√
	Parental Control	√
	Install	√

								ystemS
			MOVE	OK	RETURN	EXIT
								Setup
1		MENU Button
		Press this button on the remote control to open the
		on-screen MENU		.
		Press again to exit the on-screen MENU					.

2	…/†,œ /√ Buttons
	Press these buttons on the remote control to move

the selection bar …/†,œ /√ to cycle through the menu options.

3	OK Button
	Press this button on the remote control to confirm

any new settings.

4	RETURN Button
	Press this button on the remote control to return to
	the previous MENU	screen displayed or to exit the
	on-screen MENU	.

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Plug & Auto Setup

The DVD Recorder & 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. The DVD Recorder & VCR will then be ready for use.

	1		Connect the RF cable as indicated on page 17.
			• Connecting Your DVD Recorder & VCR to the
			TV using the RF Cable and Scart cable (or
			Audio/Video cable).
Setup
	2		Plug the DVD Recorder & VCR into the mains.
			• “Auto” in the front panel display flickers.
System

3	The Language Set menu is displayed.
	Press the …† buttons select desired language,
	then press the OK			button.
		DVD-Recorder		Auto Setup
		No Disc
		Language Set		English
				Français
				Deutsch
				Español
				Italiano
				Nederlands
				кЫТТНЛИ
		MOVE	OK	RETURN
4 Start the auto setup.
		DVD-Recorder		Auto Setup
		No Disc

Auto Setup will be started.

Check antenna and TV cable connection.

OK

RETURN

5 Start the auto scanning.

Auto Channel Memory

50%

Stop

6	Check the date and time.
	DVD-Recorder		Auto Setup
	No Disc
	Date		Time
	JAN	01	2006 12 00
	SUN
	MOVE	OK	RETURN

Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” to change the date and time. (See page 25)

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Setting the Date and

Time

Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:

•Automatically stop a programme recording

•Preset your DVD Recorder & VCR to record a programme automatically

•You must set the date and time when you purchase the DVD Recorder & VCR.

•Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

1	With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
	the MENU	button.
	DVD-Recorder		Programme
	No Disc
	Programme	Scheduled Record List	√
	Setup

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

2	Press the …† buttons to select Setup , then press
	the OK or √ button.
		DVD-Recorder			Setup
		No Disc
		Programme	System		√
		Setup	Clock Set		√
			Language		√
			Audio		√
			Video		√
			Parental Control		√
			Install		√
		MOVE	OK	RETURN	EXIT
3	Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set							, then
	press the OK		or √ button.

Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes,
4 day, month and year.
• The selected item is highlighted.
	DVD-Recorder					Clock Set
	No Disc
	Programme
	Setup	Date		Time
		JAN	01 2006	12	00
		SUN
	MOVE		OK	RETURN		EXIT

5 Press the …† buttons to increase or decrease the value.

•The day of the week is displayed automatically.

•You can hold the …† buttons down to scroll more quickly through the values.

6	Press the OK button, then the date and time will
	be saved. If you don’t press the OK button, it will
	not be saved.
7	Press the MENU	button to exit the menu.

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Auto Setup

You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup on page 24).

Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.

You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done by:

•Plug & Auto Setup (See page 24)

•Auto Setup

•Manual Setup (See pages 27~28)

Setup

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press

the MENU

button.

ystemS

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup

, then press

the OK or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Setup

No Disc

Programme

System

√

Setup

Clock Set

√

Language

√

Audio

√

Video

√

Parental Control

√

Install

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

3

Press the …† buttons to select Install

, then press

the OK or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Install

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

√

Setup

Manual Setup

√

TV System

: K

√

VIDEO Output CH : CH 36

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

Press the …† buttons to select Auto Setup

,

4 then press the OK

or √ button.

The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to

continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed.

DVD-Recorder

Install

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

√

Setup

Manual Setup

√

TV System

: K

√

Your data will be lost.

PressVIDEO[OK]Outputto continue,CH :[MENU]CH 36to exit.

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

5 Press the OK

button to start the auto scanning.

Auto Channel Memory

50%

Stop

• The first frequency band is scanned and the station found first is displayed and stored.

The DVD Recorder & VCR then searches for the second station and so on.

• When the automatic scanning procedure has finished, the DVD Recorder & VCR switches

	automatically to programme 1.
	• The number of stations automatically stored by
	the DVD Recorder & VCR depends on the
	number of stations that it has found.
6	If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the
	end, press the OK button.

• Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required.

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Manual Setup

If you have already set the stations automatically, you do not need to preset them manually.

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press

the MENU

button.

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup

, then press

the OK or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Setup

No Disc

Programme

System

√

Setup

Clock Set

√

Language

√

Audio

√

Video

√

Parental Control

√

Install

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

3

Press the …† buttons to select Install

, then press

the OK or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Install

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

√

Setup

Manual Setup

√

TV System

: K

√

VIDEO Output CH

: CH 36

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup

,

4 then press the OK or √ button.

Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR

5 number, then press the OK

or √ button.

Manual Setup

PR

CH

Name

Decoder

Edit

01

4

AADD

Edit

√

02

3

AACC

Delete

√

03

2

AABB

Swap

√

04

---

----

---

√

05

---

----

---

√

06

---

----

---

√

07

---

----

---

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

6	Press the …† buttons to select Edit , then press
	the OK or √ button.
	Manual Setup				menu is displayed.
			Manual Setup
			PR	01
			CH	œ √
			Name
			Decoder		Off
			MFT
					Done
			MOVE		OK

Press the œ √ buttons to start scanning the

7 channels.

The frequency band is scanned and the first sta-

tion found is displayed.

ystemS

8

The station name is set automatically from the

Press the …† buttons to select Name .

broadcast signal.

Setup

9

To change the programme’s name, press the

√ button.

Manual Setup

PR

01

CH

2

Name

Decoder

Off

MFT

Done

MOVE

OK

10	To...	Then....
	Select a Character	Press the …† buttons until the
		required name character is
		displayed (letters, numbers or
		“ - ” character)
	Move to the next or	Press the œ √ buttons
	previous character	respectively.

Press the OK button to save the name.

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11		Press the …† buttons to select Decoder .
		Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off .
				Manual Setup
				PR	01
				CH	2
				Name	A A B B
				Decoder	œ Off √
				MFT
						Done
				MOVE		OK

12				If you..		Then....
				Wish to store the		• Press the …† buttons to select
				station displayed		MFT .
						• Press the œ √ buttons to adjust
						the picture, if necessary.
Setup						• Select Done to store the station.
				Do not wish to store		• Press the …† buttons to select
				the station displayed		CH.
ystemS						• Press the œ √ buttons to go on
						scanning the frequency band
						and display the next station.
						• Go back to the beginning of
						step.
13			Press the …† buttons to select Done , then
			press the OK button to confirm manual setting.
			• Repeat this procedure from step 5 onwards,
				until all the required stations are stored.
	14 Press the MENU				button to exit the menu.

Clearing a Preset

Station

If you have stored a TV station that you do not require, you can clear it.

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press

the MENU

button.

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup

, then press

the OK

or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Setup

No Disc

Programme

System

√

Setup

Clock Set

√

Language

√

Audio

√

Video

√

Parental Control

√

Install

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

3

Press the …† buttons to select Install

, then press

the OK

or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Install

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

√

Setup

Manual Setup

√

TV System

: K

√

VIDEO Output CH

: CH 36

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup

,

4 then press the OK or √ button.

Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR

5 number, then press the OK

or √ button.

Manual Setup

PR

CH

Name

Decoder

Edit

01

4

AADD

Edit

√

02

3

AACC

Delete

√

03

2

AABB

Swap

√

04

---

----

---

√

05

---

----

---

√

06

---

----

---

√

07

---

----

---

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

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6	Press the …† buttons to select Delete , then press
	the OK or √ button.
	The message “Do you want to delete ‘PR.01’?” is
	displayed.
	Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes , then press
7 the OK button.
	Repeat the same procedure from Step 5 onwards
	until all the required stations have been cleared.
8	Press the MENU	button to exit the menu.

Changing the Preset

Manual Setup Table

You can rearrange the Manual Setup Table and give different programme numbers to the manual setup listed according to your own preferences.

1		With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
		the MENU		button.
2		Press the …† buttons to select Setup								, then press
		the OK or √ button.
			DVD-Recorder					Setup
			No Disc
			Programme			System		√
			Setup			Clock Set		√
						Language		√
						Audio		√
						Video		√
						Parental Control		√
						Install		√
			MOVE			OK	RETURN	EXIT
3		Press the …† buttons to select Install								, then press
		the OK or √ button.
			DVD-Recorder					Install
			No Disc
			Programme
						Auto Setup		√
			Setup			Manual Setup		√
						TV System	: K	√
						VIDEO Output CH : CH 36		√
			MOVE			OK	RETURN	EXIT

Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup	,
4 then press the OK or √ button.

Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR 5 number, then press the OK or √ button.

		Manual	Setup
PR	CH	Name	Decoder	Edit
01	4	AADD		Edit	√
02	3	AACC		Delete	√
03	2	AABB		Swap	√
04	---	----		---	√
05	---	----		---	√
06	---	----		---	√
07	---	----		---	√
	MOVE	OK	RETURN		EXIT

6	Press the …† buttons to select Swap .
	To change the programme number assigned to a

station press the OK button on the remote control.

•For example, to move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3.

7 Press the …† buttons to select the desired position, then press the OK button again to swap the position.

		Manual	Setup
PR	CH	Name	Decoder	Edit
01	2	AABB		Off	√
02	3	AACC	Off		√
03	4	AADD		Off	√
04	---	----		---	√
05	---	----		---	√
06	---	----		---	√
07	---	----		---	√
	MOVE	OK	RETURN		EXIT

8

Press the MENU

button to exit the menu.

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Selecting the RF OUT	VIDEO Output CH
Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)

System Setup

You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your DVD Recorder & VCR.

1		With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press
		the MENU		button.
	2	Press the …† buttons to select Setup								, then press
		the OK		or √ button.
			DVD-Recorder					Setup
				No Disc
				Programme		System		√
				Setup		Clock Set		√
						Language		√
						Audio		√
						Video		√
						Parental Control		√
						Install		√
				MOVE		OK	RETURN	EXIT
3		Press the …† buttons to select Install								, then press
		the OK		or √ button.
			DVD-Recorder					Install
				No Disc
				Programme
						Auto Setup		√
				Setup		Manual Setup		√
						TV System	: K	√
						VIDEO Output CH : CH 36		√
				MOVE		OK	RETURN	EXIT
		Press the …† button to select TV System									,
	4 then press the OK						or √ button.
		Press the …† button to select G or K									, then
	5 press the OK					or √ button.
6		Press the MENU				button to exit the menu.

Your DVD Recorder & VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures.

1

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press

the MENU

button.

2

Press the …† buttons to select Setup

, then press

the OK

or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Setup

No Disc

Programme

System

√

Clock Set

Setup

√

Language

√

Audio

√

Video

√

Parental Control

√

Install

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

3

Press the …† buttons to select Install

, then press

the OK

or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Install

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

√

Setup

Manual Setup

√

TV System

: K

√

VIDEO Output CH

: CH 36

√

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

4

Press the …† buttons to select VIDEO Output

CH , then press the OK

or √ button.

Press the …† buttons to select the desired VIDEO

5 output channel, then press the OK or √ button.

DVD-Recorder

Install

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

√

Manual Setup

CH 35

√

Setup

TV System

: K

CH 36

√

CH 37

VIDEO Output CH

: CH 36

√

CH 38

CH 39

CH 40

CH 41

MOVE

OK

RETURN

EXIT

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