Samsung DVD-R170 User Manual

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DVD-R170

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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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

THIS DVD RECORDER USES AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE RECORDER 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.

CAUTIONS

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to wide slot of the socket and fully insert. This product satisﬁ es FCC 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 110~240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

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This DVD Recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this , the DVD Recorder cannot play the disc.

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This device is protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 6,043,912 6,438,099 6,467,061 6,556,521 6,578,163 6,697,307 6,728,474 6,771,891 6,894,963 6,895,593 6,937,815 6,996,327 7,009,926 7,085,221 7,088,649 7,092,327 7,099,566 7,123,564 7,142,493 7,142,495 7,145,861 7,146,624 7,151,729 7,161,879 7,164,647 7,167,437 7,173,891 7,177,250 7,194,187 7,203,891 7,209,423 7,210,067 7,228,062 7,245,566 7,245,567 7,257,065 7,263,045 7,269,110 7,272,086 7,272,106 7,280,460 7,283,729 7,286,454 7,304,938

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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.

Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

8) (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two

9) blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

10) and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

11) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or

12) sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

13) Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Service is required when the apparatus

14) has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus. Service is also required if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Handling Cautions

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

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Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the

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recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

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Do not put a ﬂ ower vase ﬁ lled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder.

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Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

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

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Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance of Cabinet

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

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

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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

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

DVD-RAM, DVD±RW and DVD±R

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Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

DVD-Video, Audio CD

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

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Cautions on handling discs

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

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

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thinner. Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs ﬁ xed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover

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peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

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

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Do not load warped or cracked discs.

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Disc Storage

Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs are highly vulnerable to the environment.

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Do not keep under direct sunlight.

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Keep in a cool ventilated area.

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Store vertically.

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Keep in a clean protection jacket.

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If you move your DVD Recorder suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts, including the 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 back again. It will work properly when condensation has evaporated.

Disc Speciﬁ cations

DVD-Video

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

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

When switching from the ﬁ rst layer to the second layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may be

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momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Once a DVD-RW(V)/-R(V)/+R recorded is ﬁ nalized, it is playable in a standard DVD player.

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Video CD

Only CD-R disks made in the VCD format (ver 1.1 or 2.0) can be played back.

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The moving pictures for PCs can be played back only provided that they are recorded in VCD format in the

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CD-Recording program. Please contact the CD-R maker for the inquiries related to discs.

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Audio CD

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

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Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or

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CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-RW/-R

MP3 CD-RW/-R

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

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Only MP3 ﬁ les with the "mp3" or "MP3" extension can be used.

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Playable bitrate range is from 32 Kbps to 320Kbps.

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The unit can handle a maximum of 499 ﬁ les and folders.

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DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs that contain MP3 ﬁ les can be played back.

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JPEG CD-RW/-R

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

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The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 ﬁ les and folders.

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Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

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MOTION JPEG is not supported.

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

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Using CD-RW/-R

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

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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

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play-back time, and all recorded ﬁ les may not play. Some CD-RW/-R discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to

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burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/-R media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

When recording from CDs for your personal use to CD-RW/-R discs, playability may vary depending on the

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contents and discs.

Using DivX disc

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Disc : CD-RW/-R, DVD-RAM/±RW/±R

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Video File with following extensions can be played. : .avi, .divx, .AVI, .DIVX

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DivX Video (Codec) Format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x (without QPEL and GMC)

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DivX Audio (Codec) Format : MP3, AC3, DTS

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Supported subtitle ﬁ le formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt, .ass

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Each folder can have up to 500 items including ﬁ les and sub folders.

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You cannot play back the disc that is larger than a 720 x 576 pixel resolution.

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DVD-RW/-R Disc Playback and Recording

Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-R/-RW discs in both Video and VR Modes.

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Once a DVD-RW/-R is recorded in VR or Video mode and ﬁ nalized, you cannot perform additional

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recordings. Once a DVD-RW/-R is recorded in Video Mode and ﬁ nalized, it becomes a DVD-Video.

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In both modes, playback can be performed before and after ﬁ nalization, but additional recording, deleting

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and editing can not be performed after ﬁ nalization. If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute format. Be careful

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when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost. You can change the disc mode only one times when the unused DVD-R disc is inserted.

• DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)

- 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 players.

• DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)

- The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been ﬁ nalized.

- If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a different manufacturer's recorder but has not been ﬁ nalized it cannot be played or recorded by this recorder.

- When programing 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.

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DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

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

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

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

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DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility

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with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

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 your recorder to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copyprotected 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.

Protection

Program-protection: See page 56 “Locking a Title”

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Disc-protection: See page 62 “Disc Protection”

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❋ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with

this product. For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

❋ ❋ Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs may cause the following unexpected problems

including, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials, or damage to the recorder.

Do not use the following discs!

LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, Divx discs should not be used in this product.

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[Note]

Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this

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product. When these discs are played, either “No Disc” or "Playback prohibited by region code" 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.

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Disc Compatibility

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

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The latest ﬁ rmware upgrade to improve recording & playback quality can be downloaded from our web site.

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(Download Center at www.samsung.com) If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center

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at 0800-124-421 or 4004-0000.

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GETTING STARTED

CONNECTING & SETTING UP

SYSTEM SETUP

2 Warning 3 Precaution 10 General Features 11 Before Reading the User’s Manual 12 How to use the DVD Recorder 13 Unpacking 16 Description

18 Connecting the Antenna Cable 20 Connecting the Video Output 21 Connecting the Audio Cable 23 Connecting External Devices

25 On-Screen Menu Navigation 25 Easy Setup 26 Tuner Preset 27 Clock Set 28 Setting up the Video Options 30 Setting up the Audio Options 32 Setting up the Features 35 Setting up the Options

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PLAYBACK

37 Region code (DVD-Video only) 37 Logos of Discs that can be played 38 Disc types that can be played 39 Playing a Disc 40 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu 40 Using the Search & Skip Functions 41 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play 42 Using the ANYKEY button 44 Playing Back an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 45 Playing back a Picture Disc 46 Playing a DivX Disc

RECORDING

47 Recordable discs 48 Recording Mode 49 Unrecordable Video 50 Recording immediately 51 Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) 52 Making a Timer Recording 53 Editing the Timer List 54 Erasing the Timer List 54 Check Remaining Time

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EDITING

REFERENCE

APPENDIX

55 Playing the Title List 56 Basic Editing (Title List) 59 Advanced Editing (Playlist) 62 Disc Setting

66 Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R)

67 Troubleshooting (DVD) 68 Problems and Solutions (Display error

Message)

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GENERAL FEATURES

The DVD-R170 allows you to record, edit and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

High quality digital audio/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 15hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVD-R disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on the recording mode.

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

With the DVD-R170, you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R or 8.5GB DVD-R discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

You can set your DVD Recorder to one of eight different recording modes, each varying in recording quality and length. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP” may be a possible choice. Dual layer DVD-Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD-Rs.

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and ﬂ icker free video. 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 an easy-to-use user interface

The Integrated menu systems and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit videos in a speciﬁ c sequence according to your needs.

DivX Certiﬁ cation

DivX, DivX Certiﬁ ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX Networks, Inc and are used under licence.

Ofﬁ cial DivX

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Plays all versions of DivX

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EZ Record Mode

This function allows you Finalize a disc automatically. (See page 34.)

Certiﬁ ed product

video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media ﬁ les

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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 Deﬁ nition

DVD

VCD This involves a function available with VCD or CD-R/CD-RW discs.

This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R(V)/DVD-RW(V)/+R discs that have been recorded and ﬁ nalized.

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K L

B G A D J M N H

RAM This involves a function available with DVD-RAM discs.

-RW This involves a function available with DVD-RW discs.

-R This involves a function available with DVD-R discs.

+RW This involves a function available with DVD+RW discs.

+R This involves a function available with DVD+R discs.

CD This involves a function available with a data CD (CD-RW or CD-R).

JPEG

MP3

DivX

Caution

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

One-Touch

button

ANYKEY

button

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

This involves an MP3 function available with CD-RW/-R or DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

This involves a function available on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/ DVD±R discs.

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

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

A function that can be operated by using the ANYKEY button.

About the use of this user’s manual

Be sure to be familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~7)

1) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section.

2) (See pages 66~67)

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HOW TO USE THE DVD RECORDER

Step 1 : Select the disc type

This unit 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 a recording without making any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.

Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording

The recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted.

Using a DVD-RAM/-RW

When an unused DVD-RAM/-RW disc is ﬁ rst inserted, the message "Unformatted Disc. Formatting. Please wait." will be displayed.

Using a DVD-R

It is not necessary to format a new DVD-R disc. When it is inserted, it will operate in Video mode. It can also be formatted in VR mode in the setup menu. You can change the disc mode only once when an unused DVD-R disc is inserted.

You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a DVD-RW/-R, but not both at the same time.

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You can format a DVD-RW/-R to V or VR mode using disc setting.

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

Step 3 : Recording

There are two different recording methods, Direct Recording(recording a program you are currently watching) and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classiﬁ ed as follows : Recording mode : HQ (high quality mode), HSP, SP (standard quality mode), LSP, ESP, LP, EP, SLP (Long duration mode) according to the recording mode. When recording is set in the AUTO mode, the best quality picture is recorded with regards to the remaining time on the disc.

Step 4 : Playing

To start playback, select the title you want to play from the title list. 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 regardless of the disc type when it is set at the setup menu.

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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, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW/-R in VR mode)

With this recorder, you can create/edit a new playlist on the same disc without changing the original recording.

Step 6 : Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components

To play your DVD on other DVD players, ﬁ nalizing may be necessary. First, ﬁ nish all editing and recording operations, then ﬁ nalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW/-R disc in VR Mode

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

When using a DVD-RW/-R disc in Video Mode

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

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You can ﬁ nalize automatically using the EZ Record. (See page 34)

UNPACKING

Accessories

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Check for the supplied accessories below.

Video/Audio Cable

(AC39-00073A)

Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)

(AC43-12002H)

RF Cable for TV (AC39-42001J)

Instruction Manual

(AK68-01580A)

Remote Control (AK59-00061S)

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Connecting the Power Cord

After all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a wall outlet.

Preparing the Remote Control

Installing batteries in the Remote Control

1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown.

If the remote control does not operate properly:

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Check the polarity +/- of the batteries.

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Check if the batteries are drained.

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Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

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Check if there is any ﬂ uorescent lighting nearby.

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

You can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button Function

TV POWER Used to switch the television on and off. INPUT SEL. Used to select an external source. TV VOL +/- Used to adjust the volume of the television. CH (,.) Used to select the desired channel. 0~9 Used to input number directly. 100+ Button Used to select channels over 100.

You can control only Samsung TV with this remote control.

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The various functions may not be able to be controlled on all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the

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television directly.

2. Install two AAA size batteries.

Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.

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Tour of the Remote Control

Press this when you use the DVD recorder/player.

Press to power the DVD Recorder on and off.

DVD Button

Press this to operate your TV.

TV Button

POWER Button

NUMBER Buttons

Press this to select channels 100 or higher.

Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards.

Playback-related Buttons

Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play, Pause.

TV VOL (Volume) Button

Press this to bring up the DVD Recorder’s setup menu.

ENTER/Direction Buttons

(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)

This button functions as a toggle switch.

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

TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button

Press this to enter the TITLE LIST/Disc menu.

Press this to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs.

Press this to set the desired recording time and picture

100+ Button

F.ADV/SKIP Button

TV volume adjustment

MENU Button

ANYKEY Button

REC Button

REC MODE Button

quality.

INFO Button

Press this to display current setting or disc status.

INPUT SEL. Button

Press this to select the AV input signal in external input mode. (Tuner, AV 1 or AV 2).

OPEN/CLOSE Button

Press this to open and close the disc tray.

TV POWER Button

Press to power your TV on and off.

SUBTITLE Button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

AUDIO Button

Press this to access various audio functions. Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly. DVD-RW(VR)/-R (VR) : Selects the main or sub sound. DVD VIDEO : Selects the audio source.

CH Button

Use this to select a TV channel.

RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

EXIT Button

Exit the current menu.

PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button

Press this to enter the Edit playlist/Title menu.

TIMER REC Button

Press this when you use Timer Recording.

CANCEL Button

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❋ This is a special remote control for the visually

impaired, and has Braille points on the

), STOP( ) and PLAY( )

POWER( buttons.

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DESCRIPTION

Front Panel

DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

STOP BUTTON REC BUTTON INPUT BUTTON

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD DECK

VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 2 IN) POWER BUTTON

10 11

CH (./,), SEARCH/SKIP BUTTON

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV 2 IN)

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Front Panel Display

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In Disc Indicator Rec Indicator

TIMER Indicator Disc Media Indicator

STATUS Indicator

Rear Panel

ANT IN/ANT OUT CONNECTORS VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 1 IN) VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT)

AUDIO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT)

AUDIO OUT JACKS (AV OUT) AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV 1 IN)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL)

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CONNECTING THE ANTENNA CABLE

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select the antenna connection that best suits you below.

Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV:No Cable Box

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder. Also use this method if you watch channels without a cable box.

Wall

RF Cable (supplied)

TO ANT OUT

TO ANT INPUT

The VHF/UHF ANT (RF) OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output

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Audio/Video signals. You must connect Audio/Video cables to view Video from the unit. (i.e. DVD playback)

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Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels

You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

Cable box

TO ANT IN

TO ANT OUT

The VHF/UHF ANT (RF) OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output

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Audio/Video signals. You must connect Audio/Video cables to view Video from the unit. (i.e. DVD playback)

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Antenna + DVD Recorder + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

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TO ANT IN

TO ANT OUT

Cable box

The VHF/UHF ANT (RF) OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output

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Audio/Video signals. You must connect Audio/Video cables to view Video from the unit. (i.e. DVD playback)

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CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT

There are several other ways to connect your DVD Recorder. Select one of the video connections on the following pages.

Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks (Y, PB, PR)

Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN (Y, PB, PR) jacks on your TV.

BlueGreen Red

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You will enjoy high quality images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y),

B), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images.

blue(P

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Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the Component AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and Component AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV ampliﬁ er). (See pages 21~22)

•

Progressive scan

- If your TV supports Progressive Scan, you can enjoy higher quality video by Progressive Scan Setting. (The component cable has to be connected.)

Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan doubles the amount of video lines fed to your TV, resulting

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in a clearer, more stable, and ﬂ icker free image than interlaced video. The component output jack of the DVD player can be used for progressive output mode, which is only available with TVs that support progressive scan.

Progressive Scan Output (480p)

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Consumers should note that not all high deﬁ nition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. If you experience 480p progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the ‘standard deﬁ nition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Connecting to a Video Input Jack

Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on the DVD Recorder and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV.

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•

You will enjoy regular quality images. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV.

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Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV ampliﬁ er). (See pages 21~22)

CONNECTING THE AUDIO CABLE

Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages.

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speakers.

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Connecting to a Stereo Ampliﬁ er with Analog Input Jacks

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

Red

White

Connecting to an AV Ampliﬁ er with a Digital Input Jack

If your AV ampliﬁ er has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See pages 30~32)

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

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

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

Connecting a VCR, Set top/Cable box, satellite receiver or DVD player to the AV 1 IN Jack

Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, Set top/Cable box, satellite receiver or DVD).

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You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder.

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Press the INPUT SEL. button to select AV1.

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Copy protected content cannot be recorded.

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Connecting a Camcorder

You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV2 IN jacks on front of the DVD Recorder.

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Check your camcorder's owner's manual to see how to use the camcorder in this mode.

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ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION

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.

▲▼

Buttons

Press these buttons on the remote control to move the selection

▲▼

to cycle through the menu options.

bar

ENTER Button Press this button on the remote control to conﬁ rm any new settings.

RETURN Button Press this button on the remote control to return to the previous

menu screen displayed or to exit the on-screen menu.

EXIT Button

Timer

Title List

Timer - Standard Timer List

Timer

Edit

Disc

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Press this button to exit the on-screen menu.

EASY SETUP

After plugging in the recorder, the ﬁ rst time you press the POWER button, easy setup comes up. You can set this menu by using setup menu. Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. Settings are made in the following order.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER

button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Easy Setup, then press the ENTER button.

The message "Follow the guide to make initial settings. Before you start, Check that you have made all necessary connections." is displayed.

Press the

◄ ►

buttons to select Start.

Press the ENTER button. The setup display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select the desired language, then press

the ENTER button. The message “Press [ENTER] to start scanning Analog channels.”

Setup

Title List

Tuner Preset Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio

Disc

Features

Setting

Options

Setup

Easy Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

Portuguese

✔ English

Español

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Easy Setup

Press [ENTER] to start scanning

Analog channels.

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Start

sEnter rReturn eExit

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Press the ENTER button.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select the desired broadcasting

system, then press the ENTER button. Start the auto scanning, and then for clock setting appears.

Press the ▲▼

◄ ►

buttons to select the Current Date and Time,

then press the ENTER button. For details see page 28.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select the desired TV screen type, then

press the ENTER button. The message "Easy Setup is ﬁ nished." is displayed.

Press the ENTER button.

10.

Easy setup is ﬁ nished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

Easy Setup

Searching for receivable Analog channels.

Please wait.

Stop

sEnter rReturn eExit

Easy Setup

Set the time and date manually.

Month Day

Year

01 01 2008 Tue

Hour

Min

12 : 00

m Move sEnter eExit

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

16:9

✔ 4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

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TUNER PRESET

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Tuner Preset, then press the ENTER button.

Antenna/Cable

You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Easy Setup on pages 25~26). Select the broadcasting system from the RF cable. To setup, follow steps 1~3

• Antenna

• Cable

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sEnter rReturn eExit

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable : Antenna Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

Disc

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Antenna

✔ Cable

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Auto Preset

Auto Preset will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area.

The DVD Recorder will automatically search for all available channels

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in the selected tuner band. This procedure may take a few minutes to complete.

When ﬁ nished, the lowest channel will be displayed.

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If you want to stop or cancel scanning, press the ENTER button.

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Auto Preset

Title List

Searching for receivable Analog channels.

Timer

Edit

Disc

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Please wait.

Stop

Manual Set

Use this feature if Auto Preset missed a channel that you would like to add or if you wish to remove a channel.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select Manusl Set, then press the

ENTER button.

Press the

▲▼

to add or erase on the Select channel screen. Then, press the ENTER button.

Using CH (./,) buttons for channel selection allows the user

•

or number buttons to select the channels you want

Select a channel:

Add Erase Exit

to add/erase one channel at a time.

▲▼

Using

•

buttons for channel selection jumps to the next

channel memorized in Auto Preset.

Press the

◄ ►

buttons to select Add , Erase or Exit, then press the ENTER button.

CLOCK SET

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

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press ENTER button

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Clock Set, then press ENTER button

▲▼◄ ►

Press the

buttons to select the Current Date and Time,

then press the ENTER button. When the current time is stored in memory and then the set is powered off, the current time will appear in the front panel display.

▲ ▼

: Sets the value

Clock Set

Title List

Set the time and date manually.

Timer

Month Day Year

Edit

01 01 2008 Tue

Disc

Setting

Hour Min

Setup

12 : 00

m Move sEnter rReturn eExit

You can set the value using the number (0~9) buttons.

◄ ►

: Moves to items

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SETTING UP THE VIDEO OPTIONS

This function allows you to setup the video setting. This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER

button.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select Video, then press the ENTER

button. Video setup menu will be displayed.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select the desired video option shown

on the next few pages, then press the ENTER button.

Press the

▲▼

buttons to select the desired item, then press the

ENTER button.

Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.

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Press the EXIT (

) button to exit the menu.

TV Type

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

16:9 : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your wide screen TV.

•

4:3 Letter Box : 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 off.)

Setup

Title List

Tuner Preset Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio

Disc

Features

Setting

Options

Setup

Easy Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Video

Title List

TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box Input System : Auto

Timer

Black Level : On

Edit

Picture Control : Standard

Disc

Progressive : On

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

16:9

✔ 4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

12:00

Input System

You can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select Auto.

•

Auto

•

PAL-M

•

NTSC

•

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Video

Title List

TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box Input System : Auto

Timer

Black Level : On

Edit

Picture Control : Standard

Disc

Progressive : On

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

✔ Auto

PAL- M NTSC

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Black Level

Adjusts the black level of the screen.

•

On : This is the standard NTSC reference black level for consistent brightness/contrast across all sources. Select this when you want to make the screen darker.

•

Off : This will enhance the black level for increased brightness/ contrast when viewing DVDs. Select this when you want to make the screen lighter.

Video

TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box

Title List

Input System : Auto

Timer

Black Level : On

Edit

Picture Control : Standard

Disc

Progressive : On

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

✔ On

Off

Picture Control

Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the AV output jacks. You can adjust the DVD video signal from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

•

This function can only be used when you have the Video Out(AV out) jacks connected and does not work with

Component.

•

Dynamic 1 : Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the color.

•

Dynamic 2 : Produces a more dynamic picture than “Dynamic 1” by further increasing the picture contrast and the color.

•

Standard : Displays a standard picture (function turned off ).

•

Cinema 1 : White colors become brighter and black colors become richer,and the color contrast is increased.

•

Cinema 2 : Personal : Adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color and Hue using

•

Enhances detail in dark areas by increasing the black level.

Video

TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box

Title List

Input System : Auto

Timer

Black Level : On

Edit

Picture Control : Standard

Disc

Progressive : On

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

▲▼◄►

buttons.

Dynamic1

Dynamic2

✔ Standard

Cinema1 Cinema2 Personal

Progressive Scan

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This function is available when video output is component. This setting enables you to select a desired progressive mode. To view ‘Progressive scan mode’, ﬁ rst connect the component cable. (See page 20) Be sure the Component cables are connected properly.

•

Off

•

Progressive setting is only available when the Recorder is in stop mode.

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Video

TV Type : 4:3 Letter Box

Title List

Input System : Auto

Timer

Black Level : On

Edit

Picture Control : Standard

Disc

Progressive : On

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

✔ On

Off

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SETTING UP THE AUDIO OPTIONS

This function allows you to set up the Audio options.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

▲▼

Press the

buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER

button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ENTER

button.

▲▼

Press the

buttons to select the desired audio option shown

on the next few pages, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button.

Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.

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Press the EXIT (

) button to exit the menu.

Tuner Audio

Main : Select Main if you want to hear the normal sound.

•

The main sound generally means the normal broadcast audio signal.

SAP : When there is bilingual broadcast program, you may

•

select SAP to listen to the SAP(Secondary Audio Program) sound. Please make sure that the program you received includes SAP signal.

Digital Out

Setup

Title List

Tuner Preset Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio

Disc

Features

Setting

Options

Setup

Easy Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Audio

Tuner Audio : Main

Title List

Digital Out

Timer

Downmix : Dolby Surround

Edit

Audio DRC : Standard

Disc

Scan Audio : On

Setting

Surround : Off

Setup

AV Audio Input : Stereo

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

✔ Main

SAP

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Selects audio options for signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL).

The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an ampliﬁ er (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see "AV Receiver Connections" on page 22.

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio

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signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and

may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

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Audio

Tuner Audio : Main

Title List

Digital Out

Timer

Downmix : Dolby Surround

Edit

Audio DRC : Standard

Disc

Scan Audio : On

Setting

Surround : Off

Setup

AV Audio Input : Stereo

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

Digital Out

Dolby Digital : D-PCM

Title List

DTS : Off

Timer

Edit

Disc

Setting

Setup

> Move sEnter rReturn eExit

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