Samsung DVD-V15000K Instruction Manual
DVD-VCR
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DVD-V15000K
Instruction Manual
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Contents
Contents
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◆ FOREWORD
■ Safety Instructions................................................................................................................ 5
■ Disc Type and Characteristics ............................................................................................. 6
◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS
■ Front View of the DVD-VCR................................................................................................. 7
■ Rear View of the DVD-VCR................................................................................................. 7
■ Infrared Remote Control....................................................................................................... 8
■ Display Indicators................................................................................................................. 9
■ Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 9
◆ CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR
■ Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR................................................................................... 10
■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ....................................................... 11
■ Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment..................................... 12
■ Deck Control Keys ...............................................................................................................13
■ Copying from DVD or VCR .................................................................................................. 14
■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control............................................................................ 15
■ Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................... 15
■ Setting the Menu Language................................................................................................. 16
◆ SETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR
■ Selecting the Colour Mode................................................................................................... 17
■ Intelligent Picture Control.....................................................................................................18
■ Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ........................................................................ 18
■ Auto Power off...................................................................................................................... 19
■ Screen Message..................................................................................................................20
■ Selecting the Cassette Type................................................................................................ 20
■ Repeat Play.......................................................................................................................... 21
■ S-VHS Play.......................................................................................................................... 21
◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Recording Speed........................................................................................... 22
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.......................................................................................... 23
■ Recording a Programme Immediately................................................................................. 23
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop..................................................................... 24
◆ PLAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette............................................................................................................... 25
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually.................................................................................. 25
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode ........................................................................................ 26
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion....................................................................................... 26
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame.................................................................................. 27
■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds.............................................................................. 27
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence...................................................................................... 28
■ Using the Tape Counter....................................................................................................... 30
■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable...................................................................... 31
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function....................................................................................... 32
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ....................................................................... 32
◆ KARAOKE FUNCTIONS (VCR)
■ Using the KARAOKE Function............................................................................................. 33
■ SCORE Function..................................................................................................................33
■ KARAOKE SEARCH Function............................................................................................. 33
◆ DVD FUNCTIONS
■ Choosing a Connection........................................................................................................ 34
■
Setting Up the Language Features
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Setting Up the Audio Options
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Setting Up the Display Options
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Setting Up the Parental Control
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A/V Receiver Connections
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Special Playback Features
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Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)
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Using the Display Function
■
Changing the Camera Angle
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Selecting the Subtitle Language
■
Repeat Play
■
Selecting the Audio Language
■
Using the Mark Function
■
MP3/WMA Play
■
Program Play & Random Play
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Picture CD Playback
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◆ KARAOKE FUNCTIONS (DVD)
■ Beginning Karaoke Functions.............................................................................................. 54
■ Key Control .......................................................................................................................... 54
■ Reserving a Song................................................................................................................. 55
■ Cancellation of reservation................................................................................................... 55
■ Vocal Fader.......................................................................................................................... 56
■ Guide Melody ...................................................................................................................... 56
■ Score Function..................................................................................................................... 56
■ Types of Karaoke disc ......................................................................................................... 56
◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
■ Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 57
■ Problems and Solutions (VCR)............................................................................................ 58
■ Troubleshooting Guide (DVD).............................................................................................. 59
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corpration and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must by authorized by Macrovision Corporized 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.
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR
to any liquids.
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Important Note
➢
Do NOT place any objects on
the DVD-VCR or remote
control.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD-VCR
from the mains socket and
aerial.
ENVIRONMENTS
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
Disc Type and Characteristics
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
Front View of the DVD-VCR
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This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
Disc Types
(Logos)
DVD
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
Recording
Types
Audio
+
Video
Audio
+
Video
Disc Size
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
Audio
8 Cm
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
Max.
Playing
Time
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-sided
480 min.
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
160 min.
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
Characteristics
• DVD contains excellent sound
and video due to Dolby Digital
and MPEG-2 system.
• Various screen and audio
functions can be easily selected
through the on-screen menu.
• Video with CD sound, VHS
quality & MPEG-1 compression
technology.
• An LP is recorded as an analog
signal with more distortion. CD
is recorded as a Digital Signal
with better audio quality, less
distortion and less deterioration
of audio quality over time.
Disc Markings
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• Playback
Region
Number
PAL
• PAL colour
system in U.K,
France, Germany,
etc.
NTSC
• NTSC broadcast
system in USA,
Canada, japan,
South Korea, etc.
• Dolby
Digital disc
STEREO
• Stereo
disc
DIGITAL
SOUND
• Digital
Audio disc
• DTS disc
BUTTON
REW
STOP
NEXT BUTTON
DVD DECK
PLAY
F.F / SKIP
TRACKING❷
TRACKING
FF
SELECT COPY
DVD/VCR
SELECT BUTTON
OPEN/CLOSE
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REW /SKIP BACK
STANDBY/ON
PLAY/STILL
BUTTON
Rear View of the DVD-VCR
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SOCKET (COAXIAL)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO CASSETTE
COPY
BUTTON
COMPARTMENT
VOLUME + / BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
VOLUME
ECHO
LINE IN
ECHO BUTTONS
MIC 2
MIC 1
MIC JACK
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EJECT BUTTON
Playback Region Number
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the
disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
LINE OUT TO TV
(COMPOSITE)
The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
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Infrared Remote Control
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
PROG / TRK
OK
KARAOKE SEARCH
KARAOKE
VOLUME
Display Indicators
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1 STANDBY/ON
2 SHUTTLE << / >>
3 KARAOKE SEARCH /
4 CLEAR
5 DVD, VCR SELECT
6 AUDIO
7 VOLUME +/-
8 REWIND
SKIP BACK
9 STOP
10 SUBTITLE
11 MENU
12 UP
13 LEFT
14 DOWN
15 SPEED SP/LP
16 RECORD
17 TIMER
*
18 ANGLE
IPC
19 OPEN/CLOSE
20 0-9
21 KARAOKE
22 INPUT SEL.
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23 F.ADV/STEP
24 PROG/TRK
25 FAST-FORWARD
SKIP NEXT
26 PLAY/STILL
27 INFO.
28 RETURN
29 RIGHT
30 OK
31 EZ VIEW
32 DISC MENU
33 MARK
SEARCH
34 MODE
REPEAT
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➛➛
❿❿
STEREO
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1 The DVD Deck is active
2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded
3 The time, counter position, time remaining or
current deck status is displayed
4 VHS tape is inserted
5 The VCR Deck is active
6 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded
7 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing
(The current TV show or video is broadcast in
Stereo)
8 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR).
Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL
& BATTERIES
AUDIO & VIDEO
CABLE
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
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Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
MIC 1
MIC 2
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
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You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆ Types of connectors available on your systems
◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
(camcorder for example)
Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
MIC JACK Front MIC JACK In ◆ MIC
LINE
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆ Audio out (DVD only)
COMPONENT Rear RCA Out ◆ COMPONENT out (DVD only)
output
Digital AUDIO Rear Coaxial Out ◆ Digital Audio out (DVD only)
output
S-VIDEO Rear S-JACK Out ◆ S-Video out (DVD only)
output
Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆ Television
◆ Other VCR
TV
3
2
You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on
the television. You thus:
◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR
☛ ◆ Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear of
the DVD-VCR.
2 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
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☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your DVD-VCR, ensure that all elements are
switched off
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and
associated safety precautions.
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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment
Deck Control Keys
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You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following
illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment,
such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
REAR OF THE DVD-VCR
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The
following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck.
1 STANDBY/ON Button
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front
panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
2 DVD Button
Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to
control the DVD deck.
◆ The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show
that the DVD deck is selected.
3 VCR Button
Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to control
the VCR deck.
◆ The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show
that VHS deck is selected.
4 DVD-VCR Toggle
Press the SELECT button on the front panel to toggle control
between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.
➢ Before using the VCR operation of 17~33 pages, press
the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR
mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 34~56 pages, press
the DVD button on the remote control to select and
watch DVD.
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SELECT COPY
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Time Date Year
Clock Set
12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2003 WED
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Copying from DVD to VCR
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
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STOP
STANDBY/ON
STOP
STANDBY/ON
FF
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REW
PLAY
REW
PLAY
SELECT COPY
FF
FF
TRACKING
TRACKING
SELECT COPY
TRACKING
SELECT COPY
1
3
VOLUME
PROG / TRK
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The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS
tape with a press of the COPY button.
VOLUME
ECHO
MIC 2
MIC 1
VOLUME
ECHO
MIC 2
MIC 1
2
If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy
protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not
permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs.
1 Insert Disc
Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the
drawer.
2 Insert VHS Tape
Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
3 Copy the DVD to VHS Tape
Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front panel.
◆ The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR
◆ Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
2 Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:
◆ + on the battery with + on the remote control
◆ – on the battery with – on the remote control
3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
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mode.
4 Stop the Copy Process
When the DVD is finished playing, press the VCR button on the
remote control and then press the STOP button to end the copy.
◆ You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie
ends or the DVD may replay and record over and over again.
➢ Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
Setting the Date and Time
☛ For NTSC DVD or VCD copy
◆ Before starting the copy process, set the Quasi PAL to
Off in Display options of SETUP MENU (see page 38).
◆ If Quasi PAL is On, the copy process can not active.
◆ The copy is only active PAL tape system.
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Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:
◆ Automatically stop programme recording
◆ Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme
automatically
You must set the date and time when:
◆ You purchase the DVD-VCR
☛
◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
option.
3 Press the OK or
Result
: The Clock Set menu is displayed.
4 Press
5 Press the
➛or❿
Result
Result
➢ You can hold the
to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
: The option selected highlight.
or❷
: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
quickly through the values.
,❷
❿
to select this option.
buttons to increase or decrease the value.
or❷
❿ .
buttons to select the Clock
buttons down to scroll more
6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
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Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Language Set
English
OK
Setting the Menu Language
1 Open “MENU”
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After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
2 Select “Language”
Use the or❷buttons to highlight
“Language,” then press the OK or
3 Set menu Language
Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then
press the OK button.
4 Press the
Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then
press the OK button.
5 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
❿ .
or❷
buttons to select language you want.
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Selecting the Colour Mode
Language : English
User Set
Auto Power Off : Off
Screen Messages : On
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
➢
◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-
VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your
TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding
User Set option.
3 Press the OK or
Result
: The User Set menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding
System option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
➝
B/W.
,❷
❿
to select this option.
or❷
❿
button to select Auto
B/W Black and White
6 On completion, press RETURN three time to exit the menu.
❿ .
buttons to select the
buttons, until the Colour
➝
PAL➝ MESECAM
VCR
User Set
Colour System : Auto
IPC : On
Auto
PAL
MESECAM
B/W
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