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
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
any liquids.
(below 5°C and above 40°C) or to
extreme humidity conditions (less
than 10% and more than 75%).
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.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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 Corporation 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.
ENG-3
Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :
Disc Types (Logos)
DVD
VIDEO-CD
Recording Types
Audio
+
Video
Audio
Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
Single-sided 240 min.
Double-sided 480 min.
Single-sided 80 min.
Double-sided 160 min.
74 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 on-screen
menu.
• Video with CD sound, VHS quality &
MPEG-1 compression technology.
+
Video
AUDIO-CD
Audio
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
* 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
~
• Play Region Number
PAL
NTSC
• PALcolour system in Australia, Newzealand, etc.
• NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada,
Korea, Japan, etc.
8 Cm
12 Cm
8 Cm
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
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.
• 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.
STEREO
DIGITAL
SOUND
• Dolby Digital disc
• Stereo disc
• Digital Audio disc
• DTS disc
• Disc contains a Divx software product
ENG-4
Front View of the DVD-VCR
(DVD-V540)
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 DVD DECK
2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
3 VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT
4 EJECT BUTTON
5 STANDBY/ON BUTTON
6 REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON
(DVD-V440)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 DVD DECK
2 VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT
3 STANDBY/ON BUTTON
4 REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON
5 STOP BUTTON
6 PLAY/STILLBUTTON
7 F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON
8 RECORD BUTTON
9 COPY BUTTON
10 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
11 PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON
12 DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON
13 DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON
14 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON
15 LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK
16 LINE IN2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK
13 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON
14 LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK
15 LINE IN2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK
16 EJECT BUTTON
(DVD-V340)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 DVD DECK
2 VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT
3 STANDBY/ON BUTTON
4 REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON
5 STOP BUTTON
6 PLAY/STILLBUTTON
12
7 F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON
8 RECORD BUTTON
9 EZ VIEW BUTTON
10 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
11 PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON
12 DVD SELECT BUTTON
ENG-5
13 VCR SELECT BUTTON
14 LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK
15 LINE IN2 AUDIO INPUT JACK
16 EJECT BUTTON
Rear View of the DVD-VCR
O
P
E
N
/
C
L
O
S
E
S
T
A
N
D
B
Y
/
O
N
(DVD-V540/DVD-V440)
1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9
1 RF ANTENNA INPUT
2 RF OUT TO TV
3 LINE IN 1
4 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE)
(DVD-V340)
1 RF ANTENNA INPUT
2 RF OUT TO TV
3 LINE IN 1
4 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE)
Accessories
5 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
6 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET
(COAXIAL)
1 2 3 4 5 6 78
5 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV
(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
6 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET
(COAXIAL)
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
8 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET
(OPTICAL)
9 S-VIDEO OUT JACK
7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
8 S-VIDEO OUT JACK
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
★
(DVD-540/SV-DVD440)
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
ENG-6
COAXIAL CABLE
Display Indicators
TV
1 2 3 4 5
6
1The DVD Deck is active
2A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded
3The time, counter position, time remaining or
current deck status is displayed
4VHS tape is inserted
5The VCR Deck is active
6ATimer Recording is programmed or in progress.
Inserting Batteries in the
Remote Control
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.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the
TV using the Coaxial 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 DVDVCR 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 next page) if
your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
2
TV
1
4
➢
Do not mix different battery types (manganese
and alkaline for example).
ENG-7
3
Connecting DVD-VCR to the
TV using the RCA Cable
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 DVDVCR are switched off before connecting the
cables.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 7.
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
TV
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.
Camcorder
VCR
REAR OF THE
DVD-VCR
Sound system
2
RF coaxial cable
3
ENG-8
Plug & Auto Set up
Auto setup
Please wait
00 %
Clock Set
12 : 00 1/JAN 2004
THU
Time Date Year
Tuning Your Television for the
DVD-VCR
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 7.
(Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the
Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
The Language Set menu is displayed.
Result:
3 Select the required language by pressing the
❷
buttons.
or
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
A message appears.
Result:
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
◆
The number of stations automatically stored by
theVCR depends on the number of stations that
it has found.
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.
II
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 14 and Problems and Solutions
on page 44).
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.
➢
Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■on
the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with
no tape inserted.
ENG-9
Deck Control Keys
Copying from DVD to VCR
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 11~25 pages,
press the VCR button on the remote control to
select VCR mode.
Before using the DVD operation of 26~42 pages,
press the DVD button on the remote control to
select and watch DVD.
The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a
DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button.
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 mode.
◆
If the DVD disc menu appears, you may need
to press the PLAY button manually to begin
copying.
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.
1
2
ENG-10
3
Setting the Menu LanguageSetting the Date and Time
Time Date Year
Clock Set
12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2004 THU
Français
Deutsch
Español
Nederlands
Language Set
English
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.
1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or
❿
.
Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
2 Use the ,
❷
buttons to highlight
Language, then press the OK or ❿.
3 Place the selection arrow next to your desired
Language, then press the OK button.
4 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
4 Press
➛
or ❿to select the hour, minutes, day,
month and year.
Result: The option selected highlight.
5 Press the
➛
or ❿buttons to increase or decrease
the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed
automatically.
➢
You can hold the
,❷
buttons down to scroll
more quickly through the values.
6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.
ENG-11
Presetting the Stations Automatically
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Install
Auto Setup
Your data will be lost
Press OK to continue
Menu to exit
Auto Setup
Please Wait
15%
You do not need to preset the stations if you
☛
have already set them automatically (see Plug &
Auto Set Up on page 9).
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 9)
◆
Automatically
◆
Manually (see page 13)
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 ,
❷
buttons, until the
Auto Setup is selected.
And then press the OK or ❿to select this option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any
channels already preset on your DVD-VCR
will be deleted.
5 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 14)
ENG-12
MANUAL TUNING
PR : 1
CH : - -
MFT : NAME : - - - -
MEMORY : OK
RETURN
Presetting the Stations Manually
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
TV STATION TABLE
PR CH NAME
1
2
3
4
5
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEARRETURN
You do not need to preset the stations manually if
☛
you have already set them automatically.
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 ,
❷
buttons, until the
Manual Setup option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
❿
to select a Manual Setup option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
9 Press the ,
❷
buttons until the NAME is selected.
The station name is set automatically from the
broadcast signal.
10 To change the programme’s name, press the
❿
button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
11 To...Then...
Select a character Press the
in the namerequired character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Move to the next or Press the
previous character respectively.
,❷
button until the
➛
or ❿buttons
12 If you...Then...
Wish to store the
station displayeduntil the MFT is selected.
Do not wish to
store the stationuntil the CH is selected.
displayed
◆
Press the
◆
Press the
,❷
➛,❿
buttons
buttons to
adjust the picture, if necessary.
◆
Press OK to store the station
◆
Press the
◆
Press the
,❷
➛,❿
buttons
buttons to
go on scanning the
frequency band and display
the next station
◆
Go back to the beginning of
Step 14
6 Press the ,
❷
buttons to select a programme
number as required.
7 Press the
❿
button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8 Press the
channels.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the
first station found is displayed.
➛
or ❿buttons to start scanning the
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until
all the required stations have been stored.
14 On completion, press the RETURN button three
times to exit the menu.
ENG-13
Clearing a Preset Station
PR CH NAME
1 21
2
3
4
5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEARRETURN
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
Auto Setup
Manual Setup
Install
TV System : G
VCR Output CH : CH 36
PR CH NAME
1 21
2
3
4
5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEARRETURN
PR CH NAME
1
2
3 21
4
5
- - - -
TV STATION TABLE
SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEARRETURN
Changing the Preset
Station Table
If you have stored a TV station:
☛
◆
That you do not require
◆
At the wrong programme position you can
cancel it.
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 ,
❷
buttons, until the
Manual Setup option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
❿
to select a Manual Setup option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
You can rearrange the Station Table and give different
programme numbers to the stations listed according to
your own preferences.
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
buttons to select this option.
Result: The Install menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding ,
❷
buttons, until the
Manual Setup option is selected.
5 Press the OK or
❿
button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
6 Press the corresponding ,
❷
buttons, until the
required preset TV station (PR) is selected.
7 Press the CLEAR button.
8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards
until all the required stations have been cleared.
9 On completion, press the RETURN button four
times to exit the menu.
6 Press the corresponding ,
❷
buttons, until the
required preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the
same time on the television screen.
7 To change the programme number assigned to a
station press the OK button on the remote control.
(For example, To move a TV station in programme
1 to programme 3)
ENG-14
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