Samsung DVD-V4600A-XAA User Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-V4600

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Remote Control Overview

Safety Instructions

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of

the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de

la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond. Important : One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be a violation of these rights.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,

do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Important Safety Instructions

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of fire or electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

 Safety

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

 Welcome

Feature Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 1 - System Overview

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Insert Batteries into Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

 2 - Getting Started

Basic Connections/Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 6

 3 - Advanced Connections

Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) Monitor TV Connections Connecting Other Video Equipment

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4 - DVD Sound Setup

A/V Receiver Connections

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5 - Basic Operation

Deck Control Buttons Basic DVD Operation Basic VCR Operation Basic TV Tuner Operations

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6 - System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation Menu Language Manual Clock Set Tuner Band Setting Auto Channel Memory Channel Add/Delete Front Panel Dimmer Auto Power Off

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7 - DVD Setup

Disc Menu Language Audio Language

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Dynamic Compression PCM Down Sampling TV Aspect Ratio Black Level Alt Video Out Parental

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8 - DVD Operations

Special Playback Features Disc Menu Navigation EZ View Title/Chapter/Time Selection Angle View Subtitle

A to B Repeat Repeat Chapter/Title Audio

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Bookmarks Function (DVD)

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9 - VCR Playback

Special VCR Playback Features Tracking Auto Play S-VHS Playback Variable Search System

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10 - VCR Recording

Basic Recording Special Recording Features One Touch Recording (OTR) Record Speed

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11 - Timer Recording

How to Set a Timer Recording Function(VCR)

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Appendix - Help

Technical Specifications

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Feature Summary

Disc Type and Characteristics

DVD-VCR Features

• Perfect compatibility to play back DVDs, audio CDs or VHS Tapes.

• Enjoy a DVD movie while recording a TV show to the VCR.

• Auto Setup instantly finds the time and runs channel search.

• RF inputs and outputs for all kinds of TVs available.

• Composite, S-Video, and Component Video outputs.

• Universal remote provides the full operation on DVD-VCR.

• On-Screen Program (English/French/Spanish).

DVD Features

• 10-bit video digital to analog converter and 27MHz advanced digital filter.

• Playback of 96KHz/24-bit sources.

• DTS digital output for DTS-enhanced DVDs.

VCR Features

• Hi-Fi Stereo VCR.

• Superior slow motion and stop action (with 4 heads).

• Playback of S-VHS tapes with a better than standard resolution.

• INTRO Scan, Zero Return, and END Search.

• 7-event/1 month timer recording.

• Time remaining counter, real time counter.

Note

* Discs which cannot be played with this

player.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • VCD

• CDI • CDV

• HD layer of super Audio CD

• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.

DVD

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing Time

Characteristics

* It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in

all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

Disc Markings

NTSC

STEREO

DIGITAL

SOUND

V I D E O

Audio + Video Audio

Single-sided

240 min. Double-side dz 480 min

• 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 onscreen menu..

• Play Region Number

• NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada,

Korea, Japan, etc.

• Dolby Digital disc

• Stereo disc

• Digital Audio disc

• DTS disc

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

1/2

AUDIO-CD

1/2

74 min.

• CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time.

20 min.

* Ability to play back may depend on recording

conditions.

• DVD-R • CD-RW

• DVD+RW, -RW • CD-ROM

Play 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.

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

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Front Panel Overview

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1 DVD DECK 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE 3 VCR DECK 4 VCR EJECT 5 POWER 6 EZ VIEW

Rear Panel

7 REWIND/REV 8 STOP 9 PLAY/PAUSE 10 FAST-FORWARD/FWD 11 RECORD 12 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

13 CHANNEL / 14 DVD-VCR SELECT 15 PROGRESSIVE 16 LINE IN 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO

JACK

17 LINE IN 2 LEFT AUDIO JACK 18 LINE IN 2 RIGHT AUDIO JACK

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1 S-VIDEO OUT 2 DIGITALAUDIO OUT(COAXIAL) 3 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

4 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV

(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)

5 LINE IN 1

6 LINE OUT TO TV

(COMPOSITE)

7 RF ANTENNA INPUT 8 RF OUT TO TV

(RF THROUGH ONLY)

Unpack

When you unpack the DVD-VCR, please check the following list of items is included in the packing case.

DVD-VCR Registration Card User’s Guide

RCA cable for

Audio/Video connection

(AC97-01746A)

(AD68-00078A) (AK68-00351A)

Remote Control (AK59-00021B

1.5V “AAA” Batteries- 2EA (AC43-12002H)

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) &

Antenna Cable (AC39-42001J)

RF (Radio Frequency)

Front Panel Display

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4 5

LINE INPUT

1 When the light is on, DVD is operating. 2 The time, counter position, time remaining or

current deck status is indicated.

3 VCR is activated. 4 DVD or CD media is loaded. 5 VHS videotape is loaded.

Insert Batteries into Remote

• Remove the battery cover on the remote

• Insert two 1.5V “AAA” batteries as shown,

making sure of the correct polarities(+/-)

• Slide the cover back onto remote.

Basic Connections/Auto Setup

2 Connect your DVD-VCR to a TV

RF Connection

➁

Using the RF antenna cable

, connect the OUT jack (TO TV) on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to your TV’s Antenna Input.

Line Connection

➂

Using an RCA-type audio/video cable

(red, white, yellow), connect the LINE OUT jacks on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to your TV's Line In jacks. Use the three cables as follows: red for right audio, white for left audio, and yellow for video.

To enjoy DVD-VCR, you must connect the RCA Cable To view DVD-VCR, you must select “Line input”

➂

and RF antenna Cable➁.

mode on your TV.

REMARK : You cannot watch the DVD-VCR

through the RF connection. The RF out sends antenna and cable signals only.

Plug In

Your DVD-VCR's power should be plugged into a standard 120V/60Hz wall outlet. Avoid pressing any buttons on the remote control or on the unit during an Auto Setup. While your DVD-VCR is running an Auto Setup, “AUTO” will blink. When Auto Setup is complete, the current time will be displayed on the front panel displayed. In case Auto Clock set fails to locate a channel to set the clock, you should set the clock manually. See page 11.

You will need to connect the DVD-VCR to a TV and run Auto Setup. The Auto Setup will automatically search for channels and then set your DVD-VCR's internal clock.

NOTES:

• See page 7 for Advanced Connections.

Connect the RF Antenna Cable ①to your DVD-VCR

Connect an external indoor/outdoor antenna or wall outlet antenna cable to the Ant-In jack on the rear panel.

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4 Turn On your DVD-VCR

Turn on the power by pressing the POWER button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit.

5 Turn On your TV

Turn on the TV by pressing the POWER button on the TV remote control.

6 Set the TV to Line

Set your TV to its Line Input.

Stereo Connections

S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD)

You can connect your DVD-VCR to your home stereo system or stereo TV and enjoy stereo sound when watching a movie or TV.

1 Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo

Using RCA cables, connect the Line Out Left and Right Audio jacks on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. Connect the Video Output also in case you are using a stereo TV.

2 Set Stereo to Auxiliary Mode

Set your stereo receiver or TV to either “Aux” or “Tape” regardless of which line input you are using for

your particular device.

3 Play a Tape

Insert a DVD or Hi-Fi stereo videotape into your system. Be sure to adjust the volume on your stereo receiver or TV. Audio will be heard through your stereo speakers

• If there is no stereo sound even after you have inserted a Hi-Fi stereo videotape, press the AUDIO button until “Hi-Fi” appears on the on-screen display.

Use the S-Video or Component Video connection method only for the DVD player. The VCR can still be viewed through line input mode on your TV. To activate your alternative (S-Video or Component) video selection, follow the “Alt Video Out” instructions on page 19. Keep in mind that you can choose either S-Video or Component only, but not both. A superior video quality can be obtained when watching a DVD on your DVD-VCR if your TV is equipped with S-Video or Component Video inputs.

1 Connect S-Video Out to TV

Using an S-Video cable, connect the S-VIDEO OUT on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the S-Video Input on your TV.

To S-Video Input on Your TV

2 Connect Component Video Out to TV

Using a component video cable, connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the Component Video Input on your TV. .

To Component Video Input

on Your TV

3 Connect Audio Out (DVD only)

Using RCA audio cables, connect the LEFT/RIGHT Line Out jacks on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the LEFT/RIGHT Audio Line In jacks on your TV.

• When connecting your DVD-VCR to a TV with the S-Video or Component Video Output, make sure that you use these Line Out jacks.

• To activate your connection, see “Alt Video Out” on page 19.

To Left/Right Audio Inputs

on Your TV

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Monitor TV Connections

Connecting Other Video Equipment

Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs.

NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as a

computer monitor.

1 Connect VCR to Monitor TV

Connect RCA cables from the Audio/Video Line Out jacks on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR to the Audio/Video Line Inputs of your monitor TV.

To Monitor TV Audio/Video Inputs

2 Set TV to Auxiliary Mode

Set your monitor TV to “Aux,” “V ideo,” or “Line.” Refer to your monitor television owner’s manual for the correct setting.

3 Connection is Complete

You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR, including:

• An additional VCR

• Laser Disc Player

• DVD Player

• Camcorder

• Satellite Receiver

• Video Game

Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they will be described together.

1 Connect Device to DVD-VCR

Connect RCA cables from the Audio and Video Line Outputs of your external device to the Audio and Video Line Inputs on the front or rear panel of the DVD-VCR.

Audio/Video Outputs of

External Device

2 Watch Device

Play your external device, then press the INPUT SEL. button until the playback from Line1 (rear panel inputs) or Line2 (front panel inputs) appears on your TV screen.

3 Record Device

First, play your external device. Next, press the INPUT SEL. button until the playback from Line1 (rear panel inputs) or Line2 (front panel inputs) appears on your TV screen. Then press Record on the Front panel and Remote Control.

4 Timer Record From Device

Select Line1 (L1) or Line2 (L2) as your record source in the Timer Record menu. All other Timer Record settings should be set in the usual manner.

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A/V Receiver Connections

Deck Control Buttons

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

Before You Begin...

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

To Digital Audio Input of an A/V

Receiver with a Dolby Digital Decoder

1 Digital Audio Out

Connect a digital coaxial cable from the Digital Audio Out jack on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR to the corresponding Digital Audio Input jack on your A/V Receiver:

• Coaxial

• Use whichever connection is available on your

A/V Receiver.

The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck.

1 POWER Button

Press the POWER 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 or front panel 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 the remote control or front panel when you want to control the VCR deck.

• The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that the 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(Ch##), Line 1 (rear AV input), and Line 2 (front AV input).

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

Basic DVD Operation

Follow the instructions below to playback a DVD.

1 Open the Disc Tray

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your remote control or on the front panel of the unit to turn on the power and open the disc tray.

2 Insert a Disc

Put a disc in the center of the tray, with the labelprinted side facing up.

3 Close the Disc Tray

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your remote control or on the front panel of the unit to close the disc tray.

4 Play a DVD

Press the control or on the front panel of the unit.

• Most discs will start to playback as soon as the

• If a DVD has a MENU, the menu may pop up on

5 Additional DVD Options

• See pages 14 ~ 20 for advanced DVD Setup options.

• See pages 21 ~ 27 for special DVD Playback

❿ll

tray closes. TV screen.

features.

(PLAY/PAUSE) button on your remote

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Basic VCR Operation Basic TV Tuner Operations

To play a standard VHS videotape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab. See page 28.

1 Insert VHS Tape

Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VCR deck.

• When a videotape is inserted, power will turn on automatically.

2 Play Tape

Press the ❿ll(PLAY/PAUSE) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit. The videotape will begin to play automatically if it is missing the Record Safety Tab and Auto Play is turned on. See page 28.

3 Stop Playback

Press the ■(STOP) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit.

4 Additional VCR Options

• See pages 27~29 for special VCR Playback features.

• See pages 30~31 for VCR Recording features.

• See page 32 for Timer Recording features.

When watching TV using the DVD-VCR's built-in TV tuner, use the buttons below.

1 Channel UP/DOWN

Use these buttons to move to the previous or the next channel.

2 0-9 Buttons

Use these buttons to select the desired channel directly.

• Press the button number one for two seconds to activate the button 100+.

- This function is activated only on Cable TV mode.

3 INFO. Button

Press this button to display the current channel.

• This also works in DVD and VCR mode.

On-Screen Menu Navigation

The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus.

Language : English

Front Display : Auto Auto Power Off : Off

1 MENU Button

Press this button while the DVD is in Stop or Play mode to open the on-screen MAIN MENU.

2 UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT

Use these buttons to move the selection bar UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT to cycle through the menu options.

3 ENTER Button

Press this button to confirm any new settings.

4 RETURN Button

Press this button to return to the last MENU screen displayed or to exit the on-screen MENU all together.

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