Samsung DVD-V62K, DVD-V65K Manual

DVD-VCR

DVD- V 62K/V 65K

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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l

				TRACKING
STANDBY/ON	STOP	REW	PLAY	FF	VOLUME	ECHO
				SELECT EZ VIEW		MIC 1	MIC 2

AK68-00208K

www.samsungvcr.com

PAL/NTSC

Contents

FOREWORD
■	Safety Instructions................................................................................................................	5
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■ Disc Type and Characteristics .............................................................................................		6
DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS
■ Front View of the DVD-VCR.................................................................................................		7
■ Rear View of the DVD-VCR .................................................................................................		7
■	Infrared Remote Control.......................................................................................................	8
■	Display Indicators.................................................................................................................	9
■	Accessories..........................................................................................................................	9
CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR
■ Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR ...................................................................................		10
■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable .......................................................		11
■ Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiber or Other Equipment .....................................		12
■	Deck Control Keys ...............................................................................................................	13
■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control ............................................................................		14
■ Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................................		14
■ Setting the Menu Language .................................................................................................		15
SETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR
■ Selecting the Colour Mode...................................................................................................		16
■	Intelligent Picture Control .....................................................................................................	17
■ Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ........................................................................		17
■	Auto Power off......................................................................................................................	18
■	Screen Message ..................................................................................................................	19
■ Selecting the Cassette Type ................................................................................................		19
■	Repeat Play..........................................................................................................................	20
■	S-VHS Play ..........................................................................................................................	20
RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Recording Speed ...........................................................................................		21
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette..........................................................................................		22
■ Recording a Programme Immediately .................................................................................		22
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop.....................................................................		23

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Contents

PLAYING BACK
■	Playing a Cassette ...............................................................................................................	24
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■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually..................................................................................		24
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode ........................................................................................		25
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion.......................................................................................		25
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame..................................................................................		26
■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds..............................................................................		26
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ......................................................................................		27
■ Using the Tape Counter .......................................................................................................		29
■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable......................................................................		30
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function .......................................................................................		31
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder .......................................................................		31
KARAOKE FUNCTIONS (VCR)
■ Using the KARAOKE Function.............................................................................................		32
■	SCORE Function..................................................................................................................	32
■	KARAOKE SEARCH Function .............................................................................................	32
DVD FUNCTIONS
■	Choosing a Connection........................................................................................................	33
■ Setting Up the Language Features............................................................................................		34
■ Setting Up the Audio Options ...................................................................................................		36
■ Setting Up the Display Options .................................................................................................		37
■ Setting Up the Parental Control ................................................................................................		38
■	A/V Receiver Connections .......................................................................................................	39
■	Special Playback Features .......................................................................................................	40
■ Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ........................................................................................		41
■ Using the Display Function.......................................................................................................		43
■ Changing the Camera Angle ....................................................................................................		44
■ Selecting the Subtitle Language ...............................................................................................		44
■	Repeat Play............................................................................................................................	45
■ Selecting the Audio Language ..................................................................................................		46
■ Using the Mark Function ..........................................................................................................		47
■	MP3/WMA Play.......................................................................................................................	48
■ Program Play & Random Play ..................................................................................................		50
■	Picture CD Playback................................................................................................................	51

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	Contents (cont.)
	KARAOKE FUNCTIONS (DVD)
	■	Beginning Karaoke Functions ..............................................................................................	53
	■	Key Control ..........................................................................................................................	53
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	■	Reserving a Song.................................................................................................................	54
	■	Cancellation of reservation...................................................................................................	54
	■	Vocal Fader..........................................................................................................................	55
	■	Guide Melody ......................................................................................................................	55
	■	Score Function .....................................................................................................................	55
	■ Types of Karaoke disc .........................................................................................................		55
	SOLVING PROBLEMS
	■	Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................	56
	■ Problems and Solutions (VCR) ............................................................................................		57
	■	Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)..............................................................................................	58

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.

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Press/push	Hold down	Important	Note
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Safety Instructions

The following illustrations represent precautions.

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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.

10%	75%
	40°C
H	H
	5°C

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

During a storm and/or light-

If the remote control is not

the DVD-VCR or remote

ning, unplug the DVD-VCR

used for a long period of time,

control.

from the mains socket and

remove the batteries and store

aerial.

it in a cool, dry place.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS

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Disc Type and Characteristics

Front View of the DVD-VCR

STANDBY/ON

DVD DECK

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

OPEN/CLOSE

VIDEO CASSETTE

ECHO BUTTONS

BUTTON

BUTTON

REW /SKIP BACK

COMPARTMENT

BUTTON

VOLUME + / -

EJECT BUTTON

Disc Types

Recording Disc Size

Max.

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BUTTON

Playing

Characteristics

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(Logos)

Types

Time

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DVD

Single-sided

12 Cm

240 min.

• DVD contains excellent sound

Double-sided

and video due to Dolby Digital

Audio

480 min.

and MPEG-2 system.

TRACKING

+

STANDBY/ON

STOP

REW

PLAY

FF

VOLUME

ECHO

MIC 2

Single-sided

• Various screen and audio

SELECT EZ VIEW

MIC 1

Video

functions can be easily selected

80 min.

8 Cm

through the on-screen menu.

Double-sided

160 min.

VIDEO-CD								F.F / SKIP	SELECT	RECORD BUTTON	MIC JACK
							STOP BUTTON	PLAY/STILL NEXT BUTTON EZ VIEW BUTTON
		12 Cm	74 min.					BUTTON
	Audio			• Video with CD sound, VHS
				quality & MPEG-1 compression
	+
				technology.
	Video						Rear View of the DVD-VCR
		8 Cm	20 min.
AUDIO-CD							< DVD-V62K >
		12 Cm	74 min.	• An LP is recorded as an analog				DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT
											LINE IN
								SOCKET (COAXIAL)	VIDEO OUT
				signal with more distortion. CD
	Audio			is recorded as a Digital Signal
				with better audio quality, less
		8 Cm	20 min.	distortion and less deterioration
				of audio quality over time.
								DIGITAL
								AUDIO OUT
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
Disc Markings								S-VIDEO OUT JACK	AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV		LINE OUT TO TV
											(COMPOSITE)
	PAL	NTSC			DIGITAL				(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)
				STEREO
					SOUND
		• NTSC broadcast	• Dolby	• Stereo	• Digital	• DTS disc	< DVD-V65K >
Region	system in U.K,
		system in USA,	Digital disc	disc	Audio disc
Number	France, Germany, Canada, japan,							DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	COMPONENT		LINE IN
	etc.	South Korea, etc.						SOCKET (COAXIAL)	VIDEO OUT
Playback Region Number
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the								DIGITAL
disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
								AUDIO OUT

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

S-VIDEO OUT JACK

AUDIO LINE OUT

TO TV

LINE OUT TO TV

(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)

(COMPOSITE)

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Infrared Remote Control		Display Indicators

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STANDBY/ON

OPEN/CLOSE

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KARAOKE SEARCH		20
		KARAOKE
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VOLUME	PROG/TRK
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	OK	29
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1STANDBY/ON

2SHUTTLE << / >>

3KARAOKE SEARCH /

4CLEAR

5DVD, VCR SELECT

6AUDIO

7VOLUME +/-

8REWIND SKIP BACK

9STOP

10SUBTITLE

11MENU

12UP

13LEFT

14DOWN

15SPEED SP/LP

16RECORD

17 TIMER

18ANGLE IPC

19OPEN/CLOSE

200-9

21KARAOKE

22 INPUT SEL.

23F.ADV/STEP

24PROG/TRK

25FAST-FORWARD SKIP NEXT

26PLAY/STILL

27INFO.

28RETURN

29RIGHT

30OK

31EZ VIEW

32DISC MENU

33MARK SEARCH

34MODE REPEAT

Not used

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2

3

4

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STEREO

	6		7	8
1	The DVD Deck is active	6	A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded
2	A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded	7	The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing
3	The time, counter position, time remaining or		(The current TV show or video is broadcast in
	current deck status is displayed		Stereo)
4	VHS tape is inserted	8	A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
5	The VCR Deck is active

Accessories

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR).

Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.

REMOTE CONTROL	AUDIO & VIDEO	OWNER’S
& BATTERIES	CABLE	INSTRUCTIONS

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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

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Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.

Connector	Location	Type	Direction	Recommended Use
MIC JACK	Front	MIC JACK	IN	MIC
	MIC 1 MIC 2
LINE	Rear	Audio/Video RCA	In/Out	Television
(DVD/V62K)				Other VCR
LINE	Rear	Audio/Video RCA	In/Out	Television
(DVD/V65K)				Other VCR
Audio output	Rear	Audio RCA	Out	Audio out (DVD only)
COMPONENT	Rear	RCA	Out	COMPONENT out (DVD only)
output
Digital AUDIO	Rear	Coaxial	Out	Digital Audio out (DVD only)
output	DIGITAL
	AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO	Rear	S-JACK	Out	S-Video out (DVD only)
output

Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your DVD-VCR, ensure that all elements are switched off.

Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions.

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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ( DVD-V65K)

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TV

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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.

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

2Connect 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.

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

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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment ( DVD-V65K)

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.

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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

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			STANDBY/ON	GB
	Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front
	panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.	STANDBY/ON	ST
2	DVD Button		1		1
	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				KARAOKE
	that the DVD deck is selected.
3	VCR Button
	Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to control
	the VCR deck.		VOLUME	PROG/TRK
	The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show		2	3
	that VHS deck is selected.
	Before using the VCR operation of 16~32 pages, press
	the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR
	mode.		KARAOKE SEARCH
	Before using the DVD operation of 33~55 pages, press			KARAOKE
	the DVD button on the remote control to select and
	watch DVD.
			VOLUME	PROG/TRK
					4

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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

	You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
1	Purchase the DVD-VCR
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	correctly
	Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
	compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.

2Insert 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).

Setting the Date and Time

			Language	: English
			User Set
			Auto Power Off	: Off
			Screen Messages	: On

					Clock Set
			Time	Date	Year
			12 : 00	1 / JAN	/ 2003 WED

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.

1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding , buttons to select the Clock option.

3Press the OK or to select this option.

Result: The Clock Set menu is displayed.

4Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. Result: The option selected highlight.

5Press 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.

6On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

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Setting the Menu Language
1	Open “MENU”
	After pressing the MENU, press the OK or .
		1
2	Select “Language”	OK	GB
	Use the or buttons to highlight
	“Language,” then press the OK or .
3	Set menu Language
	Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then
	press the OK button.
4	Press the or buttons to select language you want.	Language	: English
	Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then
	press the OK button.	User Set
5	On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.	Auto Power Off	: Off
		Screen Messages	: On
			Clock Set
			Language Set
		English

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VCR Selecting the Colour Mode

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			Language	: English
			User Set
			Auto Power Off	: Off
			Screen Messages	: On

User Set

				Colour System	:	Auto
				IPC	:	On

Auto

PAL MESECAM B/W

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

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.

1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding , buttons to select the

User Set option.

3Press the OK or to select this option.

Result: The User Set menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the Colour System option is selected.

5Press the OK or button to select Auto PAL MESECAM

B/W.

B/W Black and White

6 On completion, press RETURN three time to exit the menu.

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Intelligent Picture Control	VCR

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

1During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2Press the OK or .

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

3Press the corresponding , buttons to select the

User Set option.

4Press the OK or buttons to select this option.

Result: The User Set menu is displayed.

5Press the corresponding or buttons, until the IPC option is selected.

6Press the Ok or buttons to select the IPC (intelligent picture control) option.

When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically.

7To adjust the sharpness manually, press the button to turn the IPC mode OFF.

8Press the or buttons until the picture is displayed according to your preferences.

If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the PICTURE menu disappears automatically.

9On completion, press the RETURN button again.

			Language	: English
			User Set		GB
			Auto Power Off	: Off
			Screen Messages	: On

					User Set
			Colour System	: Auto
			IPC	: On				On
								Off

Intelligent Picture Control ( Remote Control )	VCR

1	During playback, press the IPC button.
	Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed.	OK
2	Press the button to turn the IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
	option ON and OFF.
	When Intelligent Picture Control mode is ON, the sharpness
	of the image is adjusted automatically.
3	To adjust the sharpness manually, select Intelligent Picture Control	1
	mode OFF.
	The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4	Press the or buttons until the picture is displayed according to
	your preferences.
	If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
	PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
5	On completion, press the IPC button again.

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VCR Auto Power Off

Language : English

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			Auto Power Off	: Off
			Screen Messages	: On

			Language	: English
			User Set				Off
			Auto Power Off	: Off			1Hour
			Screen Messages	: On			2Hour
							3Hour

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.

1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the Auto Power Off option is selected.

3Press the OK or buttons, until you select the time of Auto Power Off interval.

Off 1Hour 2Hour 3Hour

4On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu.

Screen Messages	VCR

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 SEARCH, Programming MENU and

Timer functions, which cannot be hidden).

1After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the Screen Messages option is selected.

3 To...		Press OK or , until...

		Language	: English
		User Set				GB
		Auto Power Off	: Off
		Screen Messages	: On

	Display on-screen information	On is displayed.
	Hide on-screen information	Off is displayed.

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

Selecting the Cassette Type	VCR

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

1After pressing the MENU press the corresponding , buttons to select the VCR option.

2Press the OK or buttons to select this option.

Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.

3Press the corresponding or buttons, until the Tape Select option is selected.

4Press the OK or buttons as many times as required, until the correct cassette length is displayed.

E180 E240

E 300 E260

5 Press RETURN twice to exit the menu.

			Language	: English
			User Set
			Auto Power Off	: Off
			Screen Messages	: On

VCR Setup

									E180
					Tape Select	: E 180			E240
					Repeat Play	: Off			E260
					S-VHS	: Off			E300

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