Samsung DVD-V17000N, DVD-V18000 Instruction Manual

DVD-VCR

DVD-V 17000N DVD-V 18000

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Instruction Manual

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Contents

◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

■ Selecting the Recording Speed........................................................................................... 30

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.......................................................................................... 31

■ Recording a Programme Immediately................................................................................. 31

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop..................................................................... 32

■ Using the Timer Programming Feature................................................................................ 33

■ Checking a Preset Recording .............................................................................................. 34

■ Cancelling a Preset Recording............................................................................................ 35

◆ PLAYING BACK

■ Playing a Cassette............................................................................................................... 35

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually.................................................................................. 35

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode ........................................................................................ 36

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion....................................................................................... 36

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame.................................................................................. 37

■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds.............................................................................. 37

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence...................................................................................... 38

■ Using the Tape Counter....................................................................................................... 40

■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable...................................................................... 41

■ Using the Assemble Edit Function....................................................................................... 42

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ....................................................................... 42

■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control...................................................................... 43

◆ DVD FUNCTIONS

■ Choosing a Connection........................................................................................................ 44

■

Setting Up the Language Features

............................................................................................ 45

■

Setting Up the Audio Options

................................................................................................... 47

■

Setting Up the Display Options

................................................................................................. 47

■

Setting Up the Parental Control

................................................................................................ 49

■

A/V Receiver Connections

....................................................................................................... 50

■

Special Playback Features

....................................................................................................... 51

■

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)

........................................................................................ 52

■

Using the Display Function

....................................................................................................... 54

■

Changing the Camera Angle

.................................................................................................... 55

■

Selecting the Subtitle Language

............................................................................................... 55

■

Repeat Play

............................................................................................................................ 56

■

Selecting the Audio Language

.................................................................................................. 57

■

Using the Mark Function

.......................................................................................................... 58

■

MP3/WMA Play

....................................................................................................................... 59

■

Program Play & Random Play

.................................................................................................. 61

■

Picture CD Playback

................................................................................................................ 62

Contents

◆ 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................................................................................................. 8

■ Infrared Remote Control....................................................................................................... 9

■ Display Indicators................................................................................................................. 10

■ Accessories.......................................................................................................................... 10

◆ CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR

■ Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR................................................................................... 11

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable................................................... 12

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ....................................................... 12

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiber or Other Equipment..................................... 13

■ Plug & Auto Set Up .............................................................................................................. 14

■ Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR............................................................................ 15

■ Deck Control Keys ...............................................................................................................16

■ Basic TV Tuner Operations.................................................................................................. 17

■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control............................................................................ 18

■ Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................... 18

■ Setting the Menu Language................................................................................................. 19

◆ SETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR

■ Presetting the Stations Automatically................................................................................... 20

■ Presetting the Stations Manually.......................................................................................... 21

■ Clearing a Preset Station..................................................................................................... 22

■ Changing the Preset Station Table...................................................................................... 23

■

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

........................................................................... 24

■ Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel ............................................................................... 24

■ Selecting the Colour Mode................................................................................................... 25

■ NICAM ................................................................................................................................. 25

■ Intelligent Picture Control.....................................................................................................26

■ Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ........................................................................ 26

■ Auto Power off...................................................................................................................... 27

■ Screen Message..................................................................................................................28

■ Selecting the Cassette Type................................................................................................ 28

■ Repeat Play.......................................................................................................................... 29

■ S-VHS Play.......................................................................................................................... 29

Safety Instructions

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Contents (cont.)

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

■ Technical Specifications...................................................................................................... 64

■ Problems and Solutions (VCR) ........................................................................................... 65

■ Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)............................................................................................. 66

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Important Note

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.

5°C

40°C

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THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS

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.

Do NOT place any objects on the DVD-VCR or remote control.

During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD-VCR from the mains socket and aerial.

If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place.

The following illustrations represent precautions.

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.

Front View of the DVD-VCR

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Disc Type and Characteristics

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :

* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!

(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)

DIGITAL

SOUND

STEREO

• Playback Region Number

• PAL colour system in U.K, France, Germany, etc.

• Dolby Digital disc

• Digital Audio disc

• Stereo disc

• DTS disc

Disc Markings

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.

The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.

Playback Region Number

PAL

• NTSC broadcast system in USA, Canada, japan, South Korea, etc.

NTSC

( DVD-V17000N )

STANDBY/ON

DVD

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( DVD-V18000 )

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

LINE2 VIDEO INPUT JACK

REW /SKIP BACK

BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

PROGRAMME

SELECTION BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE

BUTTON

VCR SELECT BUTTON

DVD SELECT BUTTON

DVD DECK

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

LINE2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

LINE2 VIDEO INPUT JACK

REW /SKIP BACK

BUTTON

RECORD

BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

PROGRAMME

SELECTION BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE

BUTTON

VCR SELECT BUTTON

DVD SELECT BUTTON

DVD DECK

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

LINE2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK

12 Cm

8 Cm

Single-sided

240 min.

Double-sided

480 min.

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

• 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.

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing

Time

Characteristics

DVD

PLAY/STILL BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

F.F / SKIP NEXT

BUTTON

EZ VIEW BUTTON

PLAY/STILL BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

F.F / SKIP NEXT

BUTTON

EZ VIEW BUTTON

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Infrared Remote Control

1 STANDBY/ON 2 SHUTTLE <</>> 3 CLEAR

4 DVD

5 TV MUTE. AUDIO 6 VOLUME +/– 7 REWIND

SKIP BACK

8 STOP 9 SUBTITLE 10 MENU 11 UP 12 LEFT 13 DOWN 14 SPEED SP/LP 15 RECORD 16 TIMER 17 ANGLE

IPC

18 OPEN/CLOSE 19 0-9 20 TV/VCR 21 VCR, TV SELECT 22 INPUT SEL.

F.ADV/STEP

23 PROG

TRACKING

24 FAST-FORWARD

SKIP NEXT

25 PLAY/STILL 26 INFO. 27 RETURN 28 RIGHT 29 OK 30 EZ VIEW 31 DISC MENU 32 MARK

33 MODE

REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

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Rear View of the DVD-VCR

RF ANTENNA INPUT

RF OUT TO TV

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE)

AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL)

S-VIDEO OUT JACK

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (OPTICAL)

( DVD-V17000N / DVD-V18000)

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Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR

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

LINE 1

Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆ Television

◆ Other VCR

Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆ Audio out (DVD only)

LINE 2

Front

LINE 2

In ◆ Audio in

Audio/Video Video in

COMPONENT Rear RCA Out ◆ COMPONENT out (DVD only) output

S-VIDEO Rear S-JACK Out ◆ S-Video out (DVD only) output

Digital AUDIO Rear Optical

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(DVD-V80/ DVD-V 85)

Out ◆ Digital Audio out (DVD only)

output coaxial

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

coaxial

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

◆ Satellite receiver

☛ 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.

Display Indicators

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.

O P E N / C L O

S E

S T A N D B Y / O N

REMOTE CONTROL

& BATTERIES

AUDIO & VIDEO

CABLE

OWNER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

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.

STEREO

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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment

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

Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable

Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable

To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources:

◆ An outdoor aerial

◆ An indoor aerial

◆ A cable television network

◆ A satellite receiver

☛ Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are

switched off

before connecting the cables.

1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. 2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on the

rear of your DVD-VCR.

3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your

DVD-VCR.

4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector

previously used for the aerial on the television.

5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you

can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the RCA cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of connection.

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

☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.

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

◆ Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off

before connecting the cables.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section. 2 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.

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

Aerial

RF coaxial cable

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Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR

You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable

➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cable

is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).

1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of

the DVD-VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.

3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for

use with your DVD-VCR.

4 Insert the video cassette in the DVD-VCR. Check that the

DVD-VCR starts reading the cassette; if not, press

❿

button

5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF

channel 36.

6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained

clearly.

7 If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference

from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting of the DVD-VCR output channel (see Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel on page 24 and Problems and Solutions on page

65).

8 When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this channel

at the desired programme position on the television. Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your

DVD-VCR.

Plug & Auto Set up

Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 13.

(Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)

2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.

Result:The Language Set menu is displayed.

3 Select the required language by pressing the

or❷

buttons.

4 Press OK to store the language selected.

Result

: A message appears.

5 Press OK button. 6 Press OK to start the auto scanning.

◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR

depends on the number of stations that it has found.

➢ Auto preset can be performed by pressing

■

(STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.

Auto setup

Please wait

00 %

Clock Set

12 : 01 1/JAN / 2003/

WED

Time Date Year

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Basic TV Tuner Operations

The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner.

1 TV/VCR Button

Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner.

2 PROG Button

Press to change to the next or previous channel.

3 0-9 Buttons

Press to select channels directly.

4 INFO.

Press to display the channel you are watching.

◆ Also works in DVD and VCR mode.

Deck Control Keys

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 INPUT SEL. BUTTON

Press the INPUT SEL. button repeatedly to cycle through all of your input sources, including the Tuner (PR##), Line 1 (rear AV input), and Line 2 (front AV input).

• Input select is only available when the VCR deck is selected.

➢ Before using the VCR operation of 21~45 pages, press

the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR mode.

Before using the DVD operation of 46~65 pages, press the DVD button on the remote control to select and watch DVD.

STANDBY/ON

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Setting the Menu Language

1 Open “MENU”

After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

❿ .

2 Select “Language”

Use the or❷buttons to highlight “Language,” then press the OK or

❿ .

3 Set menu Language

Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.

4 Press the

or❷

buttons to select language you want. Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.

5 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands

Language Set

English

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

Setting the Date and Time

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.

➢ Do not mix different battery types (manganese and

alkaline for example).

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

❿ .

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

buttons to select the Clock

option.

3 Press the OK or

❿

to select this option.

Result

: The Clock Set menu is displayed.

4 Press

➛or❿

to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.

Result

: The option selected highlight.

5 Press the

or❷

buttons to increase or decrease the value.

Result

: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢ You can hold the

or❷

buttons down to scroll more

quickly through the values.

6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

Time Date Year

Clock Set

12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2003 WED

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

Presetting the Stations Automatically

☛

You do not need to preset the stations if you have already

set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 15).

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

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

◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 14)

◆ Automatically

◆ Manually (see page 21)

You can store up to 80 stations.

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

❿ .

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

,❷

buttons to select the Install

option.

3 Press the OK or

❿

to select this option.

Result

: The Install menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

or❷

buttons, until the Auto Setup is selected. And then press the OK or

❿

to select this option.

Result

: A message appears, indicating that any channels

already preset on your DVD-VCR will be deleted.

5 Press OK button.

Result

: A message appears, indicating that any channels

already preset on your VCR will be deleted.

6 Press OK to start the auto scanning.

Result

: ◆ The Please Wait indication highlight on the

television screen.

◆ The first frequency band is scanned and the first

station found is displayed and stored.

◆ The DVD-VCR then searches for the second station

and so on.

◆ When the automatic scanning procedure has

finished, the DVD-VCR switches automatically to programme 1.

➢ The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-

VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.

7 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the

MENU button to exit the menu.

➢ ◆ Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some

stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required (see page 22).

Auto Setup

Your date will be lost Press OK to continue Menu to exit

Auto Setup

Manual Setup TV System : G VCR Output CH : CH 36

Install

Auto Setup

Please Wait 15%

VCR

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

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