Samsung DVD-V645K, DVD-V642K User Manual

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY/ON

PROG / TRK

KARAOKE SEARCH

KARAOKE

VOLUME

Instruction Manual

DVD-V645K DVD-V642K

AK68-00374Y

PAL/NTSC

www.samsungvcr.com

Remote Control Overview

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY/ON

PROG / TRK

KARAOKE SEARCH

KARAOKE

VOLUME

Contents

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Foreword

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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DVD-VCR Overviews

Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Display In dicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Connecting Your DVD-VCR

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . 6

Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV

using the A/V Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite

Receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Deck Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Setting Up Your DVD-VCR

Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Recording Television Broadcasts

Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . 11

S-VHS Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . .12

Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop 12

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Playing Back

Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . 13

Selecting the Audio Output Mode

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(DVD-V645K only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 14

Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . 14

Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 16

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KARAOKE Functions (VCR)

Using the KARAOKE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SCORE Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

KARAOKE SEARCH Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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DVD Functions

Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . 18

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

A/V Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Component Connections (for DVD) . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . 24

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . 26

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the Mark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DivX/XviD/MPEG4

Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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KARAOKE Functions (DVD)

Beginning Karaoke Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Key Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Reserving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cancellation of reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Vocal Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Guide Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Score Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Types of Karaoke disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Solving Problems

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Safety Instructions

5°C

40°C

10% 75%

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.

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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

Progressive Scan Outputs (525p/625p)

“Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture, in case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer servise center.”

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Front View of the DVD-VCR

O P E

N / C L O S

S T A N D

B Y / O N

1 2 3 4

5 6789101112 1314 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

7 STOP BUTTON 8 PLAY / STILL BUTTON 9 F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 11 COPY BUTTON 12 DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON

Rear View of the DVD-VCR

(DVD-V645K)

12 34567

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

(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)

4 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET

5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Accessories

(COAXIAL)

13 PROGRESSIVE BUTTON 14 VOLUME + / - BUTTON 15 ECHO BUTTON 16 MIC JACK

(DVD-V642K)

12 34567

6 DIGITALAUDIO OUT SOCKET

(OPTICAL)

7 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

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CABLE

(DVD-V645K only)

AUDIO & VIDEO

CABLE

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★

(DVD-V642K only)

INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER’S

Display Indicators

1 2 3 4 5

1 The DVD Deck is active 2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded 3 The time, counter position, time remaining or

current deck status is displayed

4 VHS tape is inserted 5 The VCR Deck is active 6 ATimer 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:

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Purchase the DVD-VCR

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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:

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+ on the battery with + on the remote control

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– 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 A/V Cable

You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the A/V cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus:

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Obtain better quality sound and pictures

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Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR

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Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.

☛

Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 6. 2 Connect one end of the 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.

4 To view DVD-VCR, you must select AV mode on

your TV.

(DVD-V645K)

(DVD-V642K)

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Do not mix different battery types (manganese and alkaline for example).

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Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment

You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.

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The AV 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

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.

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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.

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The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that VHS deck is selected.

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Before using the VCR operation of 9~17 pages, press the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR mode.

Before using the DVD operation of 17~35 pages, press the DVD button on the remote control to select and watch DVD.

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Time Date Year

Clock Set

12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2004 THU

Language : English

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

Copying from DVD to VCR

Setting the Date and Time

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.

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The DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record mode.

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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.

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You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie ends or the DVD may replay and record over and over again.

Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:

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Automatically stop programme recording

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Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically

You must set the date and time when:

◆

You purchase the DVD-VCR

◆

☛

Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

❿

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons to select

the Clock option.

3 Press the OK or

❿

to select this option.

Result: The Clock Set menu is displayed.

4 Press

➛

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

5 Press the



or ❷buttons to increase or decrease the value. Result: The day of the week is displayed

automatically.

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You can hold the

,❷

buttons down to scroll

more quickly through the values.

6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

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Selecting the Colour Mode

Colour System : Auto

IPC : On

User Set

Intelligent Picture Control

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

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When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-VCR 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 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

❿

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons to select

the User Set option.

3 Press the OK or

❿

to select this option.

Result: The User Set menu is displayed.

User Set

Colour System : Auto

IPC : On

4 Press the corresponding ,

❷

Auto PAL MESECAM B/W

buttons, until the

Colour System option is selected.

5 Press the OK or

❿

button to select

Auto ➝PAL➝MESECAM ➝ B/W.

B/W Black and White

6 On completion, press RETURN three time to exit

the menu.

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 MENU button on the

remote control.

2 Press the OK or

❿

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

3 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons to select

the User Set option.

4 Press the OK or

❿

buttons to select this option.

Result: The User Set menu is displayed.

On Off

5 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons, until the

IPC option is selected.

6 Press the OK or

❿

buttons to select the IPC

(intelligent picture control) option.

➢

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

7 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the

❷

button to turn the IPC mode OFF.

8 Press the

➛

or ❿buttons until the picture is

displayed according to your preferences.

➢

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

9 On completion, press the RETURN button.

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You also can directly select this funtion using IPC button on the remote control.

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Auto Power off Screen Messages

Language : English

User Set

Screen Messages : On

Auto Power Off : Off

Language : English

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

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.

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

❿

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons, until the

Auto Power Off option is selected.

Off 1Hour 2Hour 3Hour

3 Press the OK or

❿

buttons, until you select the time

of Auto Power Off interval.

➝

Off ➝1Hour ➝2Hour ➝3Hour

4 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the

menu.

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).

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or 2 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons, until the

❿

Screen Messages option is selected.

On Off

3 To... Press OK or

❿

, until...

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

4 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the

menu.

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Selecting the Recording SpeedSelecting the Cassette Type

Repeat Play : Off S-VHS : Off

VCR Setup

Tape Select : E180

Repeat Play : Off S-VHS : Off

VCR Setup

Repeat Play : Off

VCR Setup

Tape Select : E180

S-VHS : Off

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 After pressing the MENU press the corresponding

,❷

buttons to select the VCR option.

2 Press the OK or

❿

buttons to select this option.

Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.

3 Press the corresponding ,

❷

buttons, until the

Tape Select option is selected.

E180 E240 E260 E300

4 Press the OK or

❿

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.

Repeat Play

You can record a cassette at two different speeds:

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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 remote control, until...

In standard play mode SP is displayed. In long play mode LP is displayed.

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

S-VHS Play

The DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality SVHS tapes.

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

Off On

To... Press OK or ❿, until...

Repeat play On is displayed. Do not wish to repeat play Off is displayed.

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Off On

To... Press OK or ❿, until...

S-VHS play On is displayed. Do not wish to S-VHS play Off is displayed.

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