Samsung DVD-V55K, DVD-V55KV User Manual [th]

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Instruction Manual

DVD-VCR

DVD-V55K

www.samsungvcr.com

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Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 4

■ Disc Type and Characteristics....................................................................... 5

◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS

■ Front View of the DVD-VCR.......................................................................... 6

■ Rear View of the DVD-VCR........................................................................... 6

■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 7

■ Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 8

■ Accessories................................................................................................... 8

◆ C

ONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR

■ Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR............................................................. 9

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 10

■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your DVD-VCR.......................................... 10

■ Deck Control Keys......................................................................................... 11

■ Copying from DVD to VCR............................................................................ 12

■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 13

■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 13

◆ S

ETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR

■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 14

■ Intelligent Picture Control.............................................................................. 15

■ Auto Power off............................................................................................... 15

■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 16

■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 16

■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... 17

■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 17

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 18

■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable............................................... 18

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 19

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 20

◆ P

LAYING BACK

■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 21

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically.................................................... 21

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 21

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 22

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 22

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 23

■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 23

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... 24

■ Picture Search, Fast Forword/Rewind........................................................... 25

■ Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ 25

■ SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback)............................................................. 26

◆ KARAOKE F

■ Using the KARAOKE Function...................................................................... 27

■ SCORE Function........................................................................................... 27

■ KARAOKE SEARCH Function...................................................................... 27

UNCTIONS (VCR)

Contents (cont.)

◆ DVD FUNCTIONS

■ Choosing a Connection................................................................................. 28

■ Using the DVD SETUP.................................................................................. 29

■ Using the Disc Menu Language.................................................................... 30

■ Setting Up the Language Features................................................................ 31

■ Setting Up the Parental Control..................................................................... 32

■ Setting Up the Audio Options........................................................................ 33

■ Setting Up the Display Options...................................................................... 34

■ A/V Receiver Connections............................................................................. 35

■ Special Playback Features............................................................................ 36

■ Using the Display Function (DVD)................................................................. 37

■ Using the Display Function (CD/VCD)........................................................... 37

■ Repeat Play................................................................................................... 38

■ Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD)....................................................................... 39

■ Random Play (DVD/VCD/CD)....................................................................... 39

■ SCREEN FIT Play......................................................................................... 40

■ Digest Play.................................................................................................... 41

■ Using the Disc View Function........................................................................ 42

■ Selecting the Audio Language....................................................................... 43

■ Selecting the Subtitle Language.................................................................... 43

■ Changing the Camera Angle......................................................................... 44

■ Using the Bookmark Function....................................................................... 45

■ Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions........................................................ 46

■ MP3 Play....................................................................................................... 47

■ CD-R MP3 Disc Requirements...................................................................... 48

◆ KARAOKE F

■ Beginning Karaoke Functions........................................................................ 49

■ Key Control.................................................................................................... 49

■ Reserving a Song.......................................................................................... 50

■ Cancellation of reservation............................................................................ 50

■ Vocal Fader................................................................................................... 51

■ Guide Melody................................................................................................ 51

■ Score Function.............................................................................................. 51

■ Types of Karaoke disc................................................................................... 51

◆ S

OLVING PROBLEMS

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 52

■ Problems and Solutions (VCR)...................................................................... 53

■ Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)....................................................................... 54

UNCTIONS (DVD)

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.

Symbols

1 1

Press/push

= Step number

Hold down

☛

Important

➢

Note

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Safety Instructions

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.

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

AUDIO-CD

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

(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)

Recording

Types

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

Disc Size

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

8 Cm

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 s o u n d 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.

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

Disc Markings

• Playback Region Number

PAL

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

N T S C

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

• Dolby Digital disc

STEREO

• Stereo disc

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.

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

DIGITAL

SOUND

• Digital Audio disc

• DTS disc

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STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

REW /

SKIP BACK

BUTTON

Front View of the DVD-VCR

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

VOLUME BUTTONS

PLAY/STILL BUTTON

DVD DECK

SKIP NEXT

BUTTON

F.F /

STOP BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

Rear View of the DVD-VCR

ECHO BUTTONS

DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON

KEY CONTROL

BUTTONS

COPY BUTTON

MIC JACK

EJECT BUTTON

Infrared Remote Control

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10 11

12 13 14

15 16

18 19

20 21

22 23 24

25 26

27 28

29 30

31 32

33 34

35 36

1 STANDBY/ON 2 TRACKING +/- 3 AUDIO 4 SHUTTLE <</>> 5 MODE, REPEAT 6 KARAOKE SEARCH 7 ZOOM, SVHS 8 3D SOUND 9 DVD, VCR 10 AUTO TRACKING 11 VOLUME 12 REWIND, SKIP BACK 13 STOP 14 RECORD 15 UP 16 LEFT 17 SETUP/ENTER 18 RETURN 19 TITLE, SPEED 20 OPEN/CLOSE 21 0-9 22 DISPLAY 23 CLOCK/COUNTER 24 ANGLE 25 CLEAR 26 SCREEN FIT 27 KARAOKE 28 DIGEST, F.ADV/STEP 29 ECHO 30 FAST-FORWARD

SKIP NEXT

31 DISC MENU 32 PLAY/STILL 33 RIGHT 34 DOWN 35 MARK, INDEX 36 SUBTITLE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) 2 LINE IN 1 3 AUDIO LINE OUT

(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)

4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) 6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 7 S-VIDEO OUT

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Display Indicators

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13

1 The DVD Deck is active 2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded 3 The number to the right of the “TITLE” symbol is

the current title number

4 The time, counter position, time remaining or

current deck status is displayed

5 VHS tape is inserted 6 Recording is in progress (normal and timer) 7 The VCR Deck is active 8 3D Sound is active 9 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded

10 The number to the right of the “CHAP” symbol is

the current chapter number

11 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing

(The current TV show or video is broadcast in Stereo)

12 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.

If blinking there is an error.

13 DVD to VHS copy is in progress

Accessories

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

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

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 Out ◆ Digital Audio out (DVD only) output coaxial

Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆ Television

◆ Other VCR

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

☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your DVD-VCR, ensure that allelements

are switched Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions

and associated safety precautions.

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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

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

o f f 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.

Connecting Other Equipment to Your DVD-VCR

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.

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/ONButton

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 13~27 pages, press

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

Before using the DVD operation of 28~51 pages, press

the DVD button on the remote control to select and watch DVD.

➢ 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

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Copying from DVD to VCR

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.

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.

☛ For NTSC DVD or VCD copy

◆ Before starting the copy process, set the Quasi PAL to

Off in Display options of DVD SETUP (see page 34).

◆ If Quasi PAL is On, the copy process can not active.

◆ The copy is only active PAL tape system.

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 AA, R6 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).

Setting the Date and Time

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 Press SETUP on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

CLOCK option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

4 Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.

Result: The option selected flashes.

5 Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the value.

Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢ You can hold the or buttons down to scroll more

quickly through the values.

or , buttons to select the

6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

MAIN MENU

CLOCK SET

RETURN ENTER

CLOCK SET

12:00 1/JAN/2002

RETURN

TUE

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VCR

RETURN ENTER

COLOUR SYSTEM : A U T O

IPC : O N AUTO POWER OFF : O F F

RETURN

Selecting the Colour Mode

MAIN MENU

USER SET

AUTO PAL M E S E C A M B/W

Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard.

Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO.

➢

◆ When playing back a cassette, the standard is

automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.

◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVDVCR 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 Press SETUP on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

O p t i o n option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed

on the

COLOUR SYSTEM option.

5 Press the button to select AUTO ➝ P A L

AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is

automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.

or , buttons to select the

➝

M E S E C A M➝ B / W.

B/W Black and White

6 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.

Intelligent Picture Control

The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.

1 During playback, press the SETUP button on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding , or , buttons to select the

O p t i o n option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is

placed on the

5 Press the or button to select the IPC (intelligent picture

control) option.

➢ When intelligent picture control mode is

6 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the

IPC mode

7 Press the or buttons until the picture is displayed according to

your preferences.

➢ If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the

I P C option.

of the image is adjusted automatically.

O F F

O N, the sharpness

button to turn the

PICTURE menu disappears automatically.

8 On completion, press the RETURN button again.

Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.

VCR

MAIN MENU

USER SET

RETURN ENTER

COLOUR SYSTEM : A U T O

IPC : O N

AUTO POWER OFF : O F F

RETURN

USER SET

VCR

MAIN MENU

ON OFF

1 Press SETUP on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

O p t i o n option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding o r buttons, until the cursor is

placed on the

5 Press the button, until you select the time of Auto Power off

interval.

AUTO POWER OFF option.

or , buttons to select the

OFF 2HOUR 3HOUR

USER SET

RETURN ENTER

COLOUR SYSTEM : A U T O IPC : O N

AUTO POWER OFF : O F F

RETURN

USER SET

OFF 2 H O U R 3 H O U R

6 On completion, press RETURNtwice to exit the menu.

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VCR

VCR FUNCTION SETUP RETURN ENTER

Tape Select E 1 8 0

Repeat Play O f f OSD O n

RETURN

VCR

VCR FUNCTION SETUP

RETURN ENTER

Tape Select E 3 0 0

Repeat Play

OSD O n

RETURN

Selecting the Cassette Type

MAIN MENU

VCR FUNCTION SETUP

Auto Repeat Play

MAIN MENU

VCR FUNCTION SETUP

O f f

E180 E240 E260 E300

Off On

If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.

1 Press SETUP on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

VCR option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The VCR FUNCTION SETUP menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed

on the Tape Select option.

5 Press the or buttons as many times as required, until the

correct cassette length is displayed.

E180 E240 E300 E260

or , buttons to select the

6 Press RETURN twice to exit the menu.

You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end.

1 Press SETUP on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

VCR option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The VCR FUNCTION SETUP menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed

on the Repeat Play option.

or , buttons to select the

5 To... Press or , until...

Repeat play O N is displayed. Do not wish to repeat play O F F is displayed.

6 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.

Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information

Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR and the television.

You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the Index, MAIN MENU, which cannot be hidden).

1 Press SETUP on the remote control.

Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

V C R option.

3 Press the ENTER button to select this option.

Result: The VCR FUNCTION SETUP menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed

on the O S D option.

or , buttons to select the

5 To... Press or , until...

Display on-screen information O N is displayed. Hide on-screen information O F F is displayed.

6 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.

Selecting the Recording Speed

You can record a cassette at two different speeds:

◆ SP (Standard Play)

◆ LP (Long Play)

In Long Play modes:

◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long

◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality

To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on the

In standard play mode S P is displayed. In long play mode

remote control, until...

L P is displayed.

VCR

MAIN MENU

VCR FUNCTION SETUP RETURN ENTER

VCR FUNCTION SETUP

Tape Select E 3 0 0 Repeat Play O f f

OSD

RETURN

O n

VCR

ype Recording Time (in SP) E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours E-260 260 mins. or

4 hours and 20 mins.

E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours

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