Samsung DVD-R150, DVD-R155 User Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-R150 DVD-R155

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Getting Started

Warning

Getting Started

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 con ned space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in  re

or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD RECORDER 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.

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  tted 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 o the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains jack, as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared  exible 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  les 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.

This product satis es 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.

CAUTION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects  lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

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Read these operating instructions carefully before using the DVD Recorder. 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 ampli ers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding- type 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  t 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, the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories speci ed by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

speci ed 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 quali ed service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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

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• Before connecting other components to this DVD Recorder, be sure to turn them all o .

• Do not move the DVD Recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, the DVD Recorder's internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a  ower vase  lled with water or any small metal objects on the DVD 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 a ect normal operation of this DVD Recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder o and on again with the STANDBY/ON button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The DVD Recorder will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn o the DVD Recorder after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the DVD 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

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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

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

Holding discs

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

DVD-RAM, DVD±RW and DVD±R

• Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1 where available). Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

DVD-Video, Audio CD

• Wipe o 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.

• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs  xed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-o 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.

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Disc Storage

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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.

Getting Started

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

Disc Speci cations

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DVD-R150

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record and edit digital images on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.)

DVD-R155

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. You can record and edit digital images on DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

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 digital surrounding, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images in the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the  rst layer to the second layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the DVD Recorder.

• Once a DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) recorded in Video Mode is  nalised, 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. The DVD Recorder may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-R/-RW

MP3 CD-R/-RW

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

• Only MP3  les with the ".mp3", ".MP3" extension can be used.

• For MP3  les 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.

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This DVD Recorder can handle a maximum of 500  les and 100 folders.

• DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc recorded with MP3  les can be played back.

JPEG CD-R/-RW

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• Only JPEG  les with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be used.

• This DVD Recorder can handle a maximum of 500  les and 100 folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

• DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs that contain JPEG  les can be played back.

Using CD-R/-RW

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• Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back.

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

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

Using MPEG4 disc

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• Disc : CD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM,DVD±R/DVD±RW

• 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  le formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt, .ass

DVD±R Disc Playback and Recording

• Once a DVD±R recorded in Video Mode is  nalised, 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  nalising.

• 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 DVD Recorder to complete recording management information after recording  nishes.

• This DVD Recorder optimizes the DVD±R for each recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning on the DVD Recorder. 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 DVD Recorder can play back DVD±R discs recorded and  nalised 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 the Video and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in both the Video and VR Modes is  nalised, you cannot perform addtional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is  nalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

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

• 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.

• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialised to VR Mode when  rst initialised.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

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

• DVD-RW (Video 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 existing DVD Recorder once it has been  nalised.

- If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a di erent maker’s recorder but has not been  nalised, it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this DVD Recorder.

DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording

• With DVD+RW discs, there is no di erence between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode).

• You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.

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Finalising is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

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

• Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording.

• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues.

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

• DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVDRAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

Protection

This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

• Programme-protected: See page 58 “Locking(Protecting) a Title”

• Disc-protected: See page 67 “Disc Protection”

DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that are incompatible

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with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this DVD Recorder. For more information on DVD recording compatibility,

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consult your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R manufacturer. Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs may

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cause following unexpected problems including, without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials or damage to the DVD Recorder.

Do not use the following discs!

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, Video-CD, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this DVD Recorder.

[Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/ MPEG4/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R. For a DVD-RW(V mode)/DVD±R disc, which has been recorded on another component, it can play only when  nalised.

• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this DVD Recorder. 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-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

Disc Compatibility

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• A 8X speed DVD+RW or greater disc can be played, but maximum recording speed is 4x.

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

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COPY PROTECTION

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD recorder directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

• This DVD Recorder 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 authorised by Macrovision Corporation, is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Disc Speci cations ......................................................................4

Contents ..........................................................................................6

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General Features .......................................................................... 8

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Before reading the user’s manual .......................................... 9

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How to use the DVD Recorder ................................................9

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Unpacking ...................................................................................... 10

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Accessories .....................................................................................10

Preparing the Remote Control ................................................ 10

Description ..................................................................................... 12

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Front Panel ..................................................................................... 12

Front Panel Display ..................................................................... 12

Rear Panel (DVD-R150) .............................................................. 13

Rear Panel (DVD-R155) .............................................................. 13

Tour of the Remote Control ..................................................... 14

Connecting & Setting Up

Connecting the DVD Recorder ...............................................15

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Additional connections ............................................................. 15

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Antenna + DVD Recorder + external decoder box + TV

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Other type of connecting the Video output cable .......... 16

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Case 1 : Connecting to a Video(Composite) output jack

Case 2 : Connecting to an S-Videooutput jack .................. 17

Case 3 : Component Video output jacks ............................. 18

Other type of connecting the Audio output cable .......... 18

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Case 1 : Connecting to your TV ............................................... 18

Case 2 : Connecting to a stereoampli er with AV output

jacks ................................................................................................... 19

Case 3: Connecting to an AVampli er with a digital

output jack ......................................................................................19

Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-R155 only) ..............20

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Case 1: Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack....................... 20

Case 2: Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack ........................... 20

Connecting to AV3 IN, DV input jack .................................... 21

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Case 1:

Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB), DVD player or

Camcorder to the AV3 IN jacks .............................................................21

Case 2: Connecting a Camcorder tothe DV IN jack ......... 21

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System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation ................................................... 22

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Plug & Auto Setup .......................................................................22

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Setting the Clock .......................................................................... 23

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Presetting Channels with the Auto Setup function ........24

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Presetting Channels with the Manual Setup function ... 24

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Setting up the Language Options ......................................... 25

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Setting up the System Options ............................................... 26

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EP Mode Time Setting ................................................................ 26

Automatic Chapter Creation ...................................................26

Quick Recording Setting ........................................................... 26

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) (DVD-R155 only) ................................27

Setting up the Audio Options ................................................. 28

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Digital Output ............................................................................... 28

DTS .................................................................................................... 28

Dynamic Compression ..............................................................29

NICAM .............................................................................................. 29

Setting up Video Options..........................................................29

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TV Aspect ........................................................................................ 29

3D Noise Reduction (motion adaptive noise reduction)

Video output ................................................................................. 30

Progressive scan ........................................................................... 30

HDMI/DVI Resolution (DVD-R155 only) ............................... 31

DivX(R) Registration .................................................................... 31

Setting up the Parental Control .............................................. 32

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About the Rating Level .............................................................. 32

About the Change Password ................................................... 32

Recording

Recordable discs ..........................................................................33

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Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s

Recorder ...........................................................................................33

Recording Formats ...................................................................... 34

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DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R ......................................................... 34

DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) ......................................................... 34

DVD+RW ......................................................................................... 34

Recording Mode ........................................................................... 35

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Unrecordable video .................................................................... 35

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About INFO Button .....................................................................36

Recording immediately ............................................................. 37

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Recording the current TV programme you are watching Recording from external equipment you are watching

Copying from a Camcorder ...................................................... 38

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Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) .................................39

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Making a Timer Recording ........................................................ 40

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Editing the Scheduled Record List.........................................41

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Deleting the Scheduled Record List......................................42

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Using the ShowView Feature ................................................... 42

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ShowView Extended ................................................................... 43

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EZ REC MODE ................................................................................43

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Playback

Region code (DVD-Video only) ............................................... 44

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Logos of Discs that can be played ......................................... 44

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Disc types that can be played .................................................44

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Discs that cannot be played .................................................... 45

Playing a Disc ................................................................................45

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Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu ........................................ 46

Using the playback related buttons .....................................46

Slow Motion play/Step Motion Play .....................................47

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Slow Motion Play ......................................................................... 47

Step Motion Play .......................................................................... 47

Using the ANYKEY button ........................................................48

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Moving to a desired scene directly ....................................... 48

Repeat Play ..................................................................................... 48

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Playing Repeatedly .....................................................................48

Playing a Certain section Repeatedly ................................... 48

Selecting the Subtitle Language ............................................ 49

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Selecting the Audio Language ...............................................49

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Changing the Camera Angle ................................................... 49

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Zooming-In .................................................................................... 50

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Using Bookmarks ......................................................................... 50

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Setting Bookmarks ...................................................................... 50

Playing back a bookmark .........................................................50

Clearing a bookmark .................................................................. 51

Using the Markers ........................................................................ 51

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Setting Markers ............................................................................ 51

Playing back a Marker ................................................................ 51

Clearing a Marker ........................................................................51

Playing back an Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 .............................. 52

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Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD

(CD-DA)/MP3 playback .............................................................. 52

Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) ..................................................52

Playing back an MP3 Disc ......................................................... 53

Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc ............................... 53

Play Option Mode ........................................................................ 54

To Programme Tracks ................................................................. 54

Playing back a Picture Disc ....................................................... 54

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Playing back MPEG4 Disc .......................................................... 55

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Playing the Title List .................................................................... 56

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Title List Screen Elements ......................................................... 56

Recording on Free space ........................................................... 56

Editing

Basic Editing (Title List) .............................................................. 57

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Renaming(Labeling) a Title ...................................................... 57

Locking (Protecting) a Title ...................................................... 58

Deleting a Title .............................................................................. 58

Deleting a Section of a Title ..................................................... 59

Editing a Chapter ......................................................................... 60

Dividing a Title .............................................................................. 61

Advanced Editing (Playlist) ....................................................... 62

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Creating a Playlist ........................................................................ 62

Playing Entries in the Playlist ................................................... 62

Renaming a Playlist Entry ......................................................... 63

Editing a Scene for the Playlist ................................................ 63

Copying a Playlist Entry to the Playlist ................................. 66

Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist ........................... 66

Disc Manager ................................................................................. 66

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Editing the Disc Name ...............................................................66

Disc Protection .............................................................................67

Formatting a Disc ........................................................................67

Finalising a disc ............................................................................68

Un nalising a disc (V/VR mode) ............................................. 68

Delete All Title Lists ..................................................................... 69

Edit Compatible ...........................................................................69

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 70

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Speci cations ................................................................................ 72

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General Features

DVD-R150

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record and edit digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be

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recorded.)

DVD-R155

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. You can record and edit digital images on DVD-RAM/DVD± RW/DVD±R discs.

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVD±R disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7GB DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc, depending on the recording mode.

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and  icker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry provides the highest image playback and recording quality. (See pages 16, 30)

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

The integrated menu system and the messaging function allow you to perform desired operations both easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded video, create a playlist, edit video in a speci c sequence according to your requirements.

MPEG4 playback

This DVD Recorder can play MPEG4 formats within an avi  le.

DivX Certi cation

DivX, DivX Certi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under licence.

Selectable Recording Mode

You can set your recorder to one of four di erent recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP (6Hr or 8Hr) mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes provide less recording time with higher quality recording, XP mode gives you the highest quality recording.

Automated Quality Adjustment for Timer Recording

If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can be recorded onto the free disc space. (See pages 40~41)

Creating a DVD video title using DVD±RW/DVD±R disc

With the DVD-Recorder, you can create your own DVD Video titles on 4.7 GB DVD±RW/DVD±R or 8.5 GB DVD±R discs.

Copying data from a digital camcorder using a DV input jack

Record DV Device video onto DVD-RAM, DVD±RW or DVD±R discs using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin/4pin). (See page 38.)

HDMI (High De nition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the DVD recorder to your TV. (DVD-R155 only)

EZ REC MODE

This function allows you Initialise and Finalise a disc automatically. (See page 43.)

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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 De nition

This involves a function available

DVD

RAM

-RW

+RW

JPEG

MP3

MPEG4

Caution

NOTE

One-Touch

button

ANYKEY

button

About the use of this user’s manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this DVD Recorder. (See pages 2-5)

2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting. (See pages 70-71.)

in DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW(V)/+R discs that have been recorded and  nalised.

This involves a function available in DVD-RAM.

This involves a function available in DVD-RW.

This involves a function available in

-R DVD-R.

This involves a function available in DVD+RW.

This involves a function available in

DVD+R.

This involves a function available in a

data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).

This involves a function available in a data picture CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

This involves a function available in a data CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/ DVD±Rdiscs.

This involves a function available in a data CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

This involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled.

This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate.

A function that can be operated by using only one button.

A function that can be operated by using ANYKEY button.

How to use the DVD Recorder

Step 1 : Select the disc type

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This DVD Recorder can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD±RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save recording without any change, choose a non-rewritable DVD±R.

DVD-R150

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DVD-R155

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Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording

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The DVD Recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RAM

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded video and create a playlist and edit video in a speci c sequence according to your requirements.

Using a DVD±RW/+R

• When an unused DVD±RW/+R disc is  rst inserted, the message “Uninitialised Disc. Do you want to initialise this disc?” will be displayed. If you select Yes, initialising will be start. DVD-RW disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode)

• With DVD+RW discs have no di erence between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode).

Using a DVD-R

Formatting a disc is unnecessary and only Video Mode Recording is supported. You can play this type of discs on various DVD components only when they have been  nalised.

You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a

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DVD-RW, but not both at the same time. You can change the DVD-RW format to another

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format by reinitialising. It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost when changing formats.

Step 3 : Recording

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There are two di erent recording methods, Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classi ed as a Date : Once, Daily, MO-SA, MO-FR, W-SA, etc. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the recording mode. When recording is set in the FR mode, the best quality picture is recorded with regards to the remaining time on the disc.

Getting Started

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Step 4 : Playing

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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

Getting Started

automatically when you  nalise recording on DVD-R / DVD-RW discs in Video mode. You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. The chapter’s length (interval between chapters) varies according to the recording mode.

Unpacking

Accessories

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Check for the supplied accessories below.

Step 5 : Editing a recorded disc

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Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The DVD Recorder supports many di erent 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-RAM/DVD-RW in VR mode)

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

Step 6

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To play your DVD on other DVD components,  nalising may be necessary. First,  nish all editing and recording operations, then  nalise the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

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

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode

The disc should be  nalised  rst to enable playback on anything other than this DVD Recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been  nalised.

When using a DVD±R disc

You should  nalise the disc to play it on a component other than this DVD Recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been  nalised.

Finalising & Playing on other DVD components

You can  nalise automatically using EZ REC MODE.

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(see page 43)

Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV

Remote Control Batteries for Remote

Control (AAA Size)

Quick GuideInstruction Manual

Preparing the Remote Control

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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 does not operate properly:

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

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

• Check if there is any  uorescent lighting nearby.

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

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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 STANDBY/ON button and enter the two- gure code corresponding to the brand of your television, by

pressing the appropriate number buttons.

Controllable TV Codes

Getting Started

BRAND BUTTON

SAMSUNG 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 AIWA 82 ANAM 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 BANG & OLUFSEN BLAUPUNKT 71 BRANDT 73 BRIONVEGA 57 CGE 52 CONTINENTAL EDISON DAEWOO EMERSON 64 FERGUSON 73 FINLUX 06, 49, 57 FORMENTI 57 FUJITSU 84 GRADIENTE 70 GRUNDIG 49, 52, 71 HITACHI 60, 72, 73, 75 IMPERIAL 52 JVC 61, 79 LG 06, 19, 20, 21, 22, 78 LOEWE 06, 69 LOEWE OPTA 06, 57 MAGNAVOX 40 METZ 57 MITSUBISHI 06, 48, 62, 65 MIVAR 52, 77 NEC 83 NEWSAN 68 NOBLEX 66 NOKIA 74 NORDMENDE 72, 73, 75 PANASONIC 53, 54, 74, 75 PHILIPS 06, 55, 56, 57 PHONOLA 06, 56, 57 PIONEER 58, 59, 73, 74 RADIOLA 06, 56 RADIOMARELLI 57 RCA 45, 46 REX 74 SABA 57, 72, 73, 74, 75

75 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34

BRAND BUTTON

SALORA 74 SANYO 41, 42, 43, 44, 48 SCHNEIDER 06 SELECO 74 SHARP 36, 37, 38, 39, 48 SIEMENS 71 SINGER 57 SINUDYNE 57 SONY 35, 48 TELEAVA 73 TELEFUNKEN 67, 73, 75, 76 THOMSON 72, 73, 75 THOMSON ASIA 80, 81 TOSHIBA 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 WEGA 57 YOKO 06 ZENITH 63

Result : If your television is compatible with the remote

control, it will switch o . It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.

If several codes are indicated for your television

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brand, try each one in turn until you  nd one that works.

If you replace the remote control's batteries, you must

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set the brand code again.

Then you can control the television using the following buttons after the TV button.

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

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Used to adjust the volume of the television.

The various functions will not necessarily work on all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the television directly.

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Description

Front Panel

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Getting Started

10 10

1. STANDBY/ON

Turns the DVD Recorder on and o .

2. AV3 IN

Connect external equipment.

3. DV-IN

Connects extermal digital equipment with a DV jack. (such as a camcorder)

4. DISC TRAY

Opens to accept a disc.

5. P.SCAN

Selects the progressive scan mode.

6. OPEN/CLOSE

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Front Panel Display

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7. DISPLAY

Displays the playing status, title/chapter/ time, etc.

8. PROG ( )

Select TV preset Channels. Same as PROG button on the remote control.

9. REC

Starts recording.

10. SEARCH/SKIP

Go to the next title/chapter/track or go back to the previous title/chapter/track.

11. STOP

Stops disc playback.

12. PLAY/PAUSE

Plays a disc or pauses playback/recording.

1. Lights when a disc is loaded.

2. Lights in the record mode.

3. Lights to indicate the timer record mode.

4. Lights when a DVD-RAM/DVD±R/DVD±RW

disc is loaded.

5. Playing time/clock/current status indicator.

6. Lights in the progressive scan mode.

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Rear Panel (DVD-R150)

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Getting Started

1. In from aerial connector

2. Out to TV connector

3. AV2(EXT) INPUT SCART Connector

4. AV1(TV) OUTPUT SCART Connector

5. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)

Connects to an ampli er having a digital optical audio input jack.

6. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL)

Connects to an ampli er having a digital coaxial audio input jack.

7. AUDIO OUT

Connects to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables.

Rear Panel (DVD-R155)

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8. VIDEO OUT

Connects the input of external equipment using a Video cable.

9. S-VIDEO OUT

Connects the input of external equipment using an S-Video cable.

10. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connects to equipment having Component video output.

The Antenna connection does not pass output signal

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of DVD. To watch a DVD on your TV, you must connect audio/video cables.

1. In from aerial connector

2. Out to TV connector

3. AV2(EXT) INPUT SCART Connector

4. AV1(TV) OUTPUT SCART Connector

5. HDMI OUT

Connects the input of external equipment using a HDMI-HDMI cable or HDMI-DVI cable.

6. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)

Connects to an ampli er having a digital optical audio input jack.

7. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL)

Connects to an ampli er having a digital coaxial audio input jack.

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8. AUDIO OUT

Connects to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables.

9. VIDEO OUT

Connects the input of external equipment using a Video cable.

10. S-VIDEO OUT

Connects the input of external equipment using an S-Video cable.

11. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Connects to equipment having Component video output.

Tour of the Remote Control

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You can control certain functions of another manufacturer’s TV with this remote control. Control function buttons involve: STANDBY/ON, PROG / , TV VOL +/-, Direct Number buttons, TV MUTE, INPUT SEL. button.

9. TV MUTE Button

Getting Started

26 27

4 5 6 7 8

12 13

14 15

1. STANDBY/ON Button

2. 0~9(Number) Buttons

3. TV/DVD Button

4. Reverse/Forward Skip Buttons Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards.

5. Reverse/Forward Step Buttons

Press to play frame by frame.

6. Reverse/Forward Search Buttons Press to search a disc backwards or forwards.

7. STOP Button

Press to stop a disc.

8. TV VOL Button Volume adjustments.

28 29

16 17

22 23

24 25

This operates as Sound Mute. (TV mode)

10. MENU Button

Brings up the DVD recorder’s setup menu.

11. OK/DIRECTION(

12. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button

Use this to enter the View Recording list/Disc menu.

13. ANYKEY Button

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

14. REC Button

Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs.

15. REC MODE Button

This will display the recording status.(XP/SP/LP/EP)

16. EZ REC MODE Button

17. OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

18. AUDIO Button

Use this to access various audio functions on a disc.

(DVD mode)

19. Play/Pause Button

Press to play a disc or pause playback/recording.

20. PROG Buttons

Select preset channels in a speci c order. Same as PROG buttons in front panel.

21. RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

22. PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button

Use this to return to the Title menu, or to view the recorded  les list.

23. EXIT Button

Exit the on-screen menu.

24. MARKER/TIMER Button

25. CANCEL Button

26. TV Button

Press this to operate TV.

27. DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD recorder.

28. INPUT SEL. Button

Select line input signal in external input mode (PROG, AV input or DV INPUT)

29. INFO Button

This will display current settings or disc status.

▲▼◄ ►

) Buttons

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Connecting & Setting Up

Connecting the DVD Recorder

This section involves various methods of connecting the DVD Recorder to other external components and required initial setting modes.

You can connect your DVD Recorder to the television using the SCART cable (not supplied) if the appropriate input is available on the television.

1. Connect the RF cable as shown.

2. Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1 socket on

the rear of the DVD Recorder.

3. Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the

television.

4. Plug in the DVD Recorder and TV.

5. Turn on the DVD Recorder and TV.

6. Press the INPUT SEL. button on your TV remote control until

the Video signal from the DVD Recorder appears on the TV screen.

Additional connections

You can connect your DVD Recorder to a satellite or digital tuner.

external device

(VCR/Satellite receiver)

Connecting & Setting Up

To RF IN

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

The RF cable connection of this DVD Recorder sends

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only signals of TV. You must connect SCART cable or Audio/Video cables to watch a signal from your DVD Recorder.

TV mode

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Press the TV/DVD button on remote control, then "TV" appear on Front LED display (or turn o DVD Recorder).

- DVD mode

1. Connect the AV2 connector of DVD Recorder and VCR/

Satellite receiver or digital tuner using a SCART cable (not supplied).

2. Connect the AV1 connector to the SCART AV connector on

TV.

3. Turn on the DVD Recorder, VCR/Satellite receiver or digital

tuner and TV.

4. Set Input mode on AV2.

- TV mode

1. Press the TV/DVD button on remote control,then “TV”

appear on Front LED display. (or turn o DVD Recorder.)

2. You can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner

connected to this DVD Recorder, even when the DVD Recorder is turned o .

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Antenna + DVD Recorder +

Other type of connecting

external decoder box + TV

If you connect external decoder box to DVD recorder, you can record scrambled channels (CANAL+or Premiere broadcasts) received through the built-in TV tuner in DVD Recorder.

Connecting & Setting Up

DECODER

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the Video output cable

There are several ways to output video signal not using scart cables. Select one of the following video connecting that best suits you below.

• Case 1 : Connecting to a Video (Composite) output jack

• Case 2 : Connecting to an S-Video output jack

• Case 3 : Component Video output jacks

S-Video, Component video and Progressive Output Modes

• S-Video and Component video output are available only if your TV supports S-Video input or Component video input, respectively. If S-Video or Component video output does not work, check the TV connections and the TV input selection settings.

• Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan doubles the amount of video lines fed to your TV, resulting in a more stable,  icker-free, clear image than interlaced video. This is only available with TVs that support progressive scan.

• Progressive Scan Output (576p) Consumers should note that not all high de nition television sets are fully compatible with this DVD Recorder and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture, in case of 576 progressive scan picture problems, It is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard de nition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 576p DVD Recorder, please contact our customer service centre.

1. Connect RF antenna cables as shown.

2. Connect the AV1 connector on this recorder to the SCART

AV connector on TV using a SCART cable.

3. Connect the AV2 connector to a SCART AV connector on

decoder box.

4. To watch or record PAY-TV Canal Plus programmes, set your

DVD Recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display.(Refer to page 24)

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Case 1 : Connecting to a Video

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(Composite) output jack

Case 2 : Connecting to an S-Video

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output jack

1. Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO (yellow) INPUT jack on your TV (or AV ampli er).

• You will enjoy regular quality images.

2. Connect audio cables (white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on TV (or AV ampli er). (See pages 18-19)

yellow

Video/Audio Cable

yellow

1. Connect an S-Video cable (not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV (or AV ampli er).

2. Connect audio cables (white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on TV (or AV ampli er).

• You will enjoy high quality images.

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Case 3 : Component Video output jacks

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1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT(Y, P COMPONENT IN (Y, P

2. Connect audio cables (white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on TV (or AV ampli er). (See pages 18-19)

3. After connecting, refer to the page 29 to 30

• You will enjoy high quality and accurate colour reproduction

images.

, PR) jacks on DVD Recorder and

, PR) jacks on your TV.

Connecting & Setting Up

red

green

blue

Other type of connecting the Audio output cable

There are several ways to output audio signal not using scart cables. Select the audio connection that best suits you below.

• Case 1 : Connecting to your TV

• Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo ampli er with AV output

jacks

• Case 3 : Connecting to an AV ampli er with a digital output

jack

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.

Case 1 : Connecting to your TV

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If your TV has audio input jacks, use this connection.

green

blue

red

The Component jacks will not output video

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resolutions above 576p. To view 720p and 1080i connect the DVD Recorder to your TV with the supplied HDMI cable. With HDMI connected, press the P. S C A N button to alternate between all available resolutions. (See page 31)

Make sure that the colour coded connections match.

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, PR component output jacks of your

The Y, P

DVD Recorder must be connected to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV.

Progressive setting is only available when the Video

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Out is set to Component. (See page 30)

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

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Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo

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ampli er with AV output jacks

Case 3 : Connecting to an AV

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ampli er with a digital output jack

If your stereo ampli er only has AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks.

whitered

red

Front(L) speaker

white

Front(R) speaker

If your AV ampli er has a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See pages 28-29)

Rear(L)

Rear(R)

Connecting & Setting Up

Front(L)

Subwoofer

Front(R)

Centre

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Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-R155 only)

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

• Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack

• Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack

Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack

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• Using the HDMI cable (not supplied) connect the HDMI OUT

jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder 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 appears on your TV

Connecting & Setting Up

screen.

Case 2: Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack

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• Using the DVI Adapter Cable, connect the HDMI OUT jack on

the rear of the DVD Recorder to the DVI IN jack of your TV.

•

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white)

OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on the DVD recorder and TV.

• Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the

DVI signal from the DVD Recorder appears on your TV screen.

To watch through the HDMI output, set the digital

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audio output to PCM. See page 28. Depending on the HDMI device (TV/HDMI Receiver)

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you use, audio may not be supported. If TV does not support Dolby digital/DTS, Audio output is not available when you set Digital output as Bitstream or select DTS On in Audio setup menu. In this case, set the digital audio output to PCM or DTS O .

If you connect the HDMI cable between Samsung TV,

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you can operate easily DVD Recorder using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See page 27)

Please check the logo (If your TV has an

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logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.)

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To change HDMI output resolution, see page 31.

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HDMI (High De nition Multimedia Interface)

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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 di erence between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI supports multi-channel audio. Using HDMI, the DVD recorder transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.

HDMI connection description

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HDMI connector - Both uncompressed video data and digital audio data (LPCM or Bit Stream data).

- Though the DVD recorder uses a HDMI cable, the DVD recorder outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.

- If TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen.

Why does Samsung use HDMI?

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Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a digital-to-analog converter (in the DVD Recorder) or an analog-todigital converter (in the TV) is required. During this conversion, the picture quality is degraded due to noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is superior because it requires no D/A conversion and is a pure digital signal from the DVD recorder to your TV.

What is the HDCP?

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HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, projector. etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.

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Connecting to AV3 IN, DV input jack

This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs.

• Case 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB), DVD player or

Camcorder to the AV3 IN jacks

• Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack

Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to

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the DV IN jack

If your digital camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder.

Connecting & Setting Up

Case 1 :

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Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB),

DVD player or Camcorder to the AV3 IN jacks

Connecting a VCR or external device to AV3 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB, DVD player or Camcorder).

Camcorder

VCR

yellow

white

STB

DVD

yellow

white

red

Camcorder

If the input is not selected automatically, use INPUT

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SEL. button to select proper input.

red

AV 3 in selection will be automatically done. If the

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input is not selected automatically, use INPUT SEL. button to select proper input.

Copy protected content cannot be recorded.

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System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

ShowView ► Scheduled Record List ►

Setup

ShowView Extended : Off ►

MOVE

DVD-RW(VR)

Title List

Title List ►

Playlist

Disc Manager

Programme

Setup

OK RETURN EXIT

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Language Set English

Polski

Magyar Česky

Slovak

Greek

Bulgarian

OK RETURN

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Auto setup will be started.

Check antenna and TV cable connection.

OK RETURN

RETURN

Programme

EXIT

Title ListDVD-Recorder

Auto Setup

The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder. Press the MENU button to open the on-screen menu and then, use the following buttons to navigate through the on screen menus.

1. EXIT Button

Press this button to exit the on-screen menu.

▲▼, ◄ ►

Press these buttons on remote control to move the selection bar

Buttons

▲▼,◄ ►

to cycle through the menu options.

3. OK Button

Press this button on the remote control to con rm 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.

Plug & Auto Setup

Your DVD Recorder will automatically set itself up when it is plugged in for the  rst time. TV stations and clock will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD Recorder will then be ready for use.

1. Connect the RF cable as indicated on page 15.

(Connecting Your DVD Recorder to the TV Using the RF Cable and scart cable.)

2. Plug the DVD Recorder into the mains.

“Auto” in the front panel display  ickers.

3. Select the language using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the OK button.

4. Press the OK button or wait for a few seconds to start the auto setup.

5. Select “Country” using the OK

press the

button.

• Refer to following abbreviation table when selecting “Country”.

• The DVD Recorder searches for the stations according to a preset preference list corresponding to the country that you have selected.

A(Austria) NL(Netherlands) S(Sweden) PL(Poland) B(Belgium) I(Italy) CH(Swiss) CZ (Czech) DK(Denmark) N(Norway) TR(Turkey) Others FIN(Finland) P(Portugal) GR(Greece) D(Deutschland) E(Spain) HU(Hungary)

▲▼, ◄► buttons to select your country then

DVD-Recorder

Country Selection

FIN

D E HU

MOVE

OK RETURN

Auto Setup

Others

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Auto Channel Memory

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Date Time

JAN 01 2007 12 00

MON

Stop

17%

Auto Setup

6. Auto Channel scan will be started.

• The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD Recorder depends on the number of stations that it has found.

7. Check the date and time.

• if it is : Correct, press the OK button then the date and time will be saved. If you don't press the OK button, the date and time will be saved automatically after 5 seconds.

• if it is : Incorrect, input correct Time, Date, Year using

▲▼◄ ►

buttons or

number buttons. Press the OK button then the date and time will be saved. When you need to change clock setting, you can set up it manually.

Now, DVD Recorder is ready for use. Function for “Plug & Auto Setup” is

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 xed already. So if you want to change this  xed one, you can change it by Presetting the Stations in OSD “Presetting Channels with the Manual setup function” menu. (see page 24)

MOVE OK RETURN

No Disc

Programme

Setup

Date Time

JAN 01 2007 12 00

MON

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

System Setup

Setting the Clock

Clock SetDVD-Recorder

This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording.

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU

button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the

Use the

buttons to select Clock Set, then press the OK or ► button.

▲▼

▲▼◄ ►

buttons to input Time, Date or Year. Use number buttons

to input clock data directly.

4. 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.

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System Setup

Auto Channel Memory

Stop

17%

Presetting Channels with the Auto Setup function

This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Recorder tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Install, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Auto Setup, then press the OK or ► button. The Country Seletion screen is displayed.

Press the

▲▼◄ ►

• The DVD Recorder searches for the stations according to a preset

preference list corresponding to the country that you have selected.

Refer to following table when selecting your country.

6. Press the OK button to continue. Channel scan will be started.

Press the OK button to stop the Auto Setup.

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buttons to select your “Country”, then press the OK button.

Manual Setup

PR CH Name Decoder Edit

01 1 ---- ---- 02 --- ---- ---- ► 03 --- ---- ---- ► 04 --- ---- ---- 05 --- ---- --- 06 --- ---- ---- ► 07 --- ---- ---- ►

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Manual Setup

PR CH

◄ 1 ►

Name

- - - -

Decoder

Off

MFT

--- ---

Done

OKMOVE

Edit

Delete

Swap

Presetting Channels with the Manual Setup function

You can add preset channel that Auto Channel Search missed. And you can delete a channel you wish to remove. You can programme the order of channels.

►

► ►

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Install, then press the OK or ► button.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or ►

button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a PR(programme) you wish to edit, delete, or swap, then press the OK or ► button. Select Edit, Delete or Swap using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the OK or ► button.

• Edit : You can add or edit PR(programme). After change PR

informations(CH, Name, Decoder, MFT), select Done, then press the OK button.

- CH : Tune the channel using

◄ ►

buttons.

- Name : Display station name automatically detected in broadcasting signal.

If not detected, you can edit name by using

▲▼◄ ►

buttons.

- Decoder : If you set on, you can record scrambled channels using external

decoder box. Before setting on, refer to connecting external decoder box in the page 16.

- MFT : You can tune up the channel frequency better using

◄ ►

buttons.

• Delete : the channel information of selected PR(programme) will be

removed.

• Swap

: You can swap the channel information of two PR(programme). For

example, if you wish to swap PR2 and PR5, select swap at PR2, then press the OK button at PR5.

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Setting up the Language Options

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Setup

MOVE

Language

Audio : Original ► Subtitle : Automatic ► Disc Menu : English ► On-Screen Menu : English ► DivX Subtitle : Western ►

RETURN

EXIT

If you set the language options in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU

button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Language, then press the OK or ► button.

Language setup menu will be displayed.

4. Press the

buttons to select the desired language option, then press the

▲▼

OK or ► button.

• Audio : For the speaker sound.

• Subtitle : For the disc subtitles.

• Disc Menu : For the disc menu contained on the disc.

• On-Screen Menu : For the screen of your DVD Recorder.

• DivX Subtitle: Selecting a supported DivX subtitle language by region.

Afrikaans, Basque, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English,

Western

Faeroese, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili and Swedish

Central

English, Albanian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian(Latin), Slovak and Slovenian

Greek English and Greek

Cyrillic

English, Azeri, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Kazakh, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Tatar, Ukrainian and Uzbek

System Setup

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language, then press the OK or

button.

►

If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-

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recorded language is selected. The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc.

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If the subtitle language is displayed in broken fonts, change DivX

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Subtitle to the appropriate region. If it still does not work, the format is not supported.

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Setting up the System Options

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ►

Setup

Chapter Creator : Off ► Quick Recording : Off ►

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ►

Setup

Chapter Creator : Off ► Quick Recording : Off ►

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Do you want to create the chapter menu

RETURN

6 Hours

8 Hours

after this recording?

Yes

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NextTop

System

EXIT

System

1/1

This function allows you to setup the system setting.

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System, then press the OK or ► button.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select desired option, then press the OK or

►

button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired menu, then press the OK or

►

button.

EP Mode Time Setting

▌

You can select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button repeatedly. EP mode is one of four REC Mode (XP,SP,LP,EP) In EP(Extended Play) mode, you can set recording time to 6 or 8 hours by this setting.

Automatic Chapter Creation

▌

(V mode)

A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters.

• On: Select this option when you want (Automatic Chapter Creation).

1. Press the REC button to start recording. (See page 35 about how to set recording mode) The message “Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?” is displayed.

2. Press the

buttons to select Ye s and press the OK button.

◄ ►

• A new chapter is created according to the selected recording mode.

A chapter will be about 5 minutes long in XP and SP, and about 15 minutes long in LP and EP mode.

3. Press the STOP button to stop recording.

4. To display the created chapters,  nalise the disc (see page 68) and then press the DISC MENU button. The chapter menu will be displayed.

5. Press the

buttons to select desired chapter and press the OK button.

◄ ►

• O : Select this option when you do not want (Automatic Chapter Creation).

No Disc

Programme

EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ► Chapter Creator : Off ►

Setup

Quick Recording : Off ►

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Off

The Automatic Chapter Creation function does not work during

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Timer Recording or when you turn the power o . DVD-R discs cannot be un nalised.

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SystemDVD-Recorder

Quick Recording Setting

▌

If this function is set to on, both the DVD Recorder and the TV will power on at the same time, which enables you to immediately record a desired channel.

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ► Chapter Creator : Off ►

Setup

Quick Recording : Off ►

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Off

: On ►

System

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) (DVD-R155 only)

▌

Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. (see page 20) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System, then press the OK or ► button. System menu will be displayed.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Anynet+(HDMI-CEC), then press the OK or

button.

►

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) items will be displayed.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select On, then press the OK or

button.

►

DVDR

View TV

Select Device

Record

Menu on Device

Device Operation

Receiver : Off

Setup

Move Exit

For using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

System Setup

1. Connect the recorder with a Samsung TV and HDMI cable.

(See page 20) Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) to “On” on your DVD Recorder.

2. (see above)

Set the Anynet+ function at your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.)

• You can operate the DVD Recorder by using TV remote control. (TV buttons that

can be used to control the DVD Recorder :

, buttons,

~ button)

• When you press Anynet+ button on the TV remote control, the OSD to the

left will appear.

- Select Device : Use this option to select device.

- Record : Use this option to start recording or stop recording.

, , , , and

- Menu on Device : Same as MENU button on the DVD Recorder remote

TV Menu

control.

- Device Operation : Same as ANYKEY button on the DVD Recorder remote

control.

By pressing the PLAY button of the recorder while watching TV, the TV

■

screen will change to the play screen. If you play a DVD when the TV power is o , the TV will power On.

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If you turn the TV o , the DVD Recorder will power o

■

automatically.(When the DVD recorder is recording, it can't be powered o .)

If you change the HDMI to other sources(Composite, Component,

■

RF... etc) in TV while playing the DVD disc, the DVD Recorder will stop playing. But the DVD Recorder may keep the DVD disc playing depending on navigation that the DVD disc supports.

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Setting up the Audio Options

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM ► DTS : Off ►

Setup

Dynamic Compression NICAM : On ►

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM ► DTS : Off ►

Setup

Dynamic Compression NICAM : On ►

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: Off ►

RETURN

PCM

Bitstream

: Off ►

Audio

EXIT

Audio

You can connect the DVD Recorder to an external amp or Home Theatre. Allow you to setup the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system in use.

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the OK or ► button.

Audio setup menu will be displayed.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired audio option, then press the OK or ► button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or ► button.

Digital Output

▌

• PCM : Select this when you have no equipment that can decode Dolby Digital

(or MPEG-2) signal. When you play Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) sound track, the digital output are converted to PCM Stereo.

• Bitstream : Output Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) audio as bitstream.

Select this when your AV receiver or AV ampli er have Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) Decoder.

Digital output setting is equally applied to both Dolby Digital and

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MPEG-2 audio. LPCM sound track is always outputted as PCM. It has no relation with Digital Output setting.

Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or you will hear no sound

■

or loud noise.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM ► DTS : Off ►

Setup

Dynamic Compression NICAM : On ►

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Off

: On ►

Audio

DTS

▌

• O : Doesn’t output DTS signal.

Select this when your AV receiver or AV ampli er does not have DTS decoder.

• On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output when you play DTS track.

Select this only when your AV receiver (or AV ampli er) have DTS decoder.

When DTS soundtrack is played, sound does not output from AV Audio

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Output.

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Setup

Audio

Digital Output : PCM ► DTS : Off ►

Dynamic Compression NICAM : On ►

Off

: On ►

Dynamic Compression

▌

This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.

• O : You can enjoy the movie with the standard Dynamic Range.

• On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller

speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make lowlevel content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM ► DTS : Off ►

Setup

Dynamic Compression NICAM : On ►

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ►

Setup

3D Noise Reduction Video Output : Component ►

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ►

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Video Output : Component ►

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE

: On ►

Off

: Off ►

►

4:3 LetterBox

: Off ►

4:3 Pan-Scan

16:9 Wide

►

RETURN

AudioDVD-Recorder

Video

EXIT

NICAM

▌

NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound by setting NICAM on or o .

• O : Only set at this position to record the standard mono sound during

a NICAM broadcast if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions.

• On : NICAM mode

Setting up Video Options

You can enjoy high quality image through RGB or Component video connections.

1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Video, then press the OK or ► button.

Video setup menu will be displayed.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select desired video option, then press the OK or

button.

►

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or button.

TV Aspect

▌

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio)

• 4:3 LetterBox : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD

supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan-Scan : Select this for conventional size TV when you want to see

the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut o .)

• 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.

►

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Setup

MOVE

Video

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ►

3D Noise Reduction Video Output : Component ►

DivX(R) Registration

: Off ►

Off

►

RETURN

EXIT

3D Noise Reduction (motion adaptive noise reduction)

▌

• On : Provides a cleaner picture through noise reduction (for recording).

• O : Normal

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide ►

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Video Output : Component ►

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: Off ►

Component

RGB

►

Video

Video output

▌

• Component : Select this when the DVD Recorder is connected to a TV with

Component jack.

• RGB : Select this when the DVD Recorder is connected to your TV using

SCART cable.

In Component mode, you can set video output to Progressive(P.SCAN) or Interlace, see below. When the HDMI cable is not connected, available video output jacks are as follow.

Setting mode

Output jack

Component Output

(Y, P

, PR)

AV1 Scart

R, G, B X X O

Composite

Composite Video out

P.SCAN o mode (Interlace mode)

Component mode

P.SCAN on mode

(TV in progressive mode)

RGB Mode

OXX OXO

S-Video out O X O

When the HDMI cable is connected, other A/V output does not

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operate.

System Setup

Progressive scan

If the TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder to enjoy.

Setting up the Progressive scan



1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode, press the P. S C A N button on the front of the DVD Recorder. The message “Press [Yes] to con rm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise, press [No].” will appear.

2. Press the

3. Set your TV to Progressive input (using the TV remote control.)

When the HDMI cable is connected, this screen is not displayed.

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Do not press the P. S C A N button if you are using a TV that does not

■

support Progressive mode. Nothing will be displayed on the screen if pressed.

Progressive setting is only available when the Video Out is set to

■

Component. Progressive setting is only available when the DVD recorder is in stop

■

mode.

Canceling the Progressive scan



1. With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode, press the P. S C A N button on the front of the DVD Recorder. The message “Press [Yes] to con rm Interlace scan mode. Otherwise, press [No].” will appear.

2. Press the

3. Set your TV to Interlace input (using the TV remote control.)

buttons to select Ye s , and then press the OK button.

◄ ►

buttons to select Ye s , and then press the OK button.

◄ ►

If you press the P.SCAN button by mistake when your TV does not

■

support Progressive mode, you need to release the Progressive mode. To release the Progressive mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front panel 2 times.

The screen will recover after the PS LED on the front panel display

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turns o .

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