Samsung DVD-VR300-XAX User Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-VR300

TV POWER

POWER

100 +

SELECT

DVD

VCR TV

VOL

CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE

SKIP F.ADV MARKER

TITLE LIST

MENU ANYKEY

DISC MENU TITLE MENU

RETURN

INFO. TV/VCR SUBTITLE REC SPEED

REC DVD VCR REC PAUSE

COPY

PIP

www.samsungusa.com

TV MUTE

AUDIO

INPUT SEL.

TIMER REC

PLAY LIST

CLEAR

TIME SLIP

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Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Getting Started

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire

CAUTION :

or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

DVD Recorder-VCRS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLYAS INSTRUCTED.

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 This unit can be used only where the power supply

is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

Note

 This DVD Recorder-VCR is designed and

manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD RecorderVCR, the DVD Recorder-VCR cannot play the disc.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu-

facturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

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

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

• Exterior interference such as lightning and static electrici-

ty can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when

you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside

to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for

cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

• Use discs with regular shapes.

If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder-VCR may be damaged.

Holding discs

• Avoid touching the surface of a disc

where recording is performed.

Cartridge

• This is used to prevent damage by dirt, scratches, etc.,

when using a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

• Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD

disc cleaner (LFK200DCA1 where available).Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, CD

Getting Started

Handling Cautions

• Before connecting other components to this recorder, be

sure to turn them all off.

• Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or

the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small

metal objects on the recorder.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft

cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen

or pencil.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also,

do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

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• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use

discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers available

on the market.

• Do not load warped or cracked discs.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

• Do not keep under direct sunlight.

Getting Started

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a

cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait for one to two hours with the power on before attempting playback.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-

minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby 3D surround, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the first layer to the second

layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is final-

ized, it becomes DVD-Video.

Audio CD

• An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is

recorded.

• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.

This unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CDRW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-R/RW

MP3 CD-R/RW

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with

ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

• Only MP3 files with the "mp3" or "MP3" extension

can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit Rates),

from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in out.

• Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

JPEG CD-R/RW

• Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can

be used.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

Using CD-R/RW

Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/RW disc.

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If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. If the CD-R/RW disc was not recorded as a closed ses-

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sion, you may experience a delay in the early playback time, and all recorded files may not play. Some CD-R/RW discs may not be playable with this

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unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-R/RW media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

DVD-R Disc Playback and Recording

• Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is final-

ized, it becomes DVD-Video.

• You can record onto the available space on the disc

and perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs before finalizing.

• When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that

space does not become available. Once an area on a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer available for recording, whether the recording is erased or not. It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete

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recording management information after recording finishes. This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording.

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Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turn on the unit. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is carried out too many times.

• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the

condition of recording.

• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and

finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.

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DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording

• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-

RW discs in both Video and VR Modes. Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized,

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you cannot perform additional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,

it becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed before and

after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalization.

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then

record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost.

• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when

first initialized.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a

DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording, editing, deleting, partial deletion, creation of playlist, and etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played

by existing DVD players.

Protection

This DVD Recorder-VCR can allow you to protect the contents of your discs, as described below.

• Cartridge-protected:

With the write-protect tab set in the protect position, the contents of the disc cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.

• Program-protected: See page 76 “Locking the title

List”

• Disc-protected: See page 87 “Disc Protection”

❋ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incom-

patible with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be played with this product.

❋ For more information on recording a DVD, consult

your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

❋ If poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs

are used, your recordings may fail.

Do not use the following discs!

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• DVD-RW (Video mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a

DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized.

- If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a dif-

ferent manufacturer's recorder but has not been finalized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording

• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For

this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come with cartridges.

• Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even

if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc with the cartridge to ensure correct operation.

• DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to

avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the disc, but recording or erasing will not work. Set the Write Protect tab to UNPROTECT to format the disc or erase data.

• Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.

Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording.

• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players

due to compatibility issues.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be

played in this unit. DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with

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other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

• This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and car-

tridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridgetype discs give better protection to your recordings.

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R

and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/ CD-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVD-R. However, if your DVD-RW disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and finalized in video mode.

• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out-

side your region may not be playable with this prod-

uct. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or

“Please check the regional code.” will be displayed.

• If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in

DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

COPY PROTECTION

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Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder-VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods 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 be authorized 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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It is permissible to record television programs, film, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

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Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . .27

Contents

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Getting Started

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before Reading the User’s Manual . . . . . . . . 9

How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR . . . . . . . 9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Connecting & Setting Up

Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connecting Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . .29

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . .30

Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

RF Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Playback

*DVD Playback

Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . .40

Slow Motion Play / Step Motion Play . . . . . .40

About ANYKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the A-B Repeat Function . . . . . . . . . .43

Moving to a Scene Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language . . .44

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using the Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Check Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the Disc and Title menu . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) . . . . . . .49

Play Option Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

To Program Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Photo CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Playing back MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Renaming a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Using PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

*VCR Playback

Playing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . .56

S-VHS Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Recording

*DVD Recording

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Recording the current channel you are watching

Making a One Touch Recording(OTR) . . . . .61

Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Editing Timer Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Deleting a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Locking a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry . .77

Creating a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Editing a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . .81

Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR . . . . . .85

Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist . .85

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

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Reference

Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . . . . . .95

Getting Started

Deleting a Timer Recording Entry . . . . . . . .64

Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip)

Recording From External Devices . . . . . . . .65

Recording through a DV jack . . . . . . . . . . . .66

*VCR Recording

Basic VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Record Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Copy to DVD or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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Editing

Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc . . . .70

Viewing Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Playing a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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General Features

Time Slip and Picture In Picture (PIP)

Use the Time Slip function to playback the recorded images while a recording is proceeding (DVD-RAM only). Use the PIP function to view the playback and recording screens at the same time.

The DVD-VR300 allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW discs.

Getting Started

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

Record up to about 12-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour images with a

4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the recording mode.

Creating DVD video title using DVD-RW/DVD-R disc

With DVD-VR300, create your own DVD video title on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and EP to meet your recording needs. (See pages 61~62.)

• XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour

• SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours

• LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours

• EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 hours

Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack

Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 66.)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free images. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. (See pages 17~18.)

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface

Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit images in specific sequence according to your needs.

❋ We recommend using one of the discs in the table as

they have been confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly.

Media Brand Speed

TDK 4x That’s 4x

DVD-R Maxell 4x

Panasonic 4x Ritek 4x Verbatim 2x JVC 2x

DVD-RW Radius 2x

TDK 2x MCC Green Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x MEI White for Video Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x

DVD-RAM Fuji Gold Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x

Maxell Ctrg. 4.7G 2x TDK White Non-Ctrg. 4.7G 2x

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Disc No. of maximum recordings by medium DVD-RAM 100,000

DVD-RW 1,000 DVD-R 1

Before Reading the

How to use the DVD

User’s Manual

Make sure to check the following matters before reading the user’s manual.

Icons that will be used in manual

Icon Term Definition

This involves a function avail-

DVD

RAM

JPEG

MP3

NOTE

Preliminary

About the use of this user’s manual

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5)

2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting. (See pages 93~95)

able in DVD or Video Mode DVD-R

This involves a function available in DVD-RAM

This involves a function available in DVD-RW

This involves a function available in DVD-R

This involves a function available in a data CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW

This involves a function available in a data picture CD (CDROM, CD-R, or CD-RW)

This involves a function available in a data CD (CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW on which MP3 is recorded)

This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate

Check items before operating each function

Recorder-VCR

Step 1

This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.

Step 2

Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc.

Using a DVD-RAM

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded images and create a playlist in a specific sequence according to your requirements.

Using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to format in VR Mode or not is displayed. You can play a video mode disc on various DVD components. A VR mode disc allows more varied editing.

Using a DVD-R

This type of disc can be formatted in DVD Video format. After formatting is complete, you can record on the disc. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been finalized.

Select the disc type

Format the disc to start recording

Getting Started

 You can only use one format on a DVD-RW.  You can change the DVD-RW format to anoth-

Note

er format. It should be noted that the data of the disc may be lost when changing formats.

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Step 3

There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as recording type : Once, Daily or Weekly or recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the recording mode.

Recording

Getting Started

Step 4

You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback.

A DVD consists of sections, called titles, and sub sections, called chapters.

During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording, DVD-R/DVD-RW discs(in Video mode) can automatically create chapters according to the recording mode when finalized.

Playing

Step 6

To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback on that type of component.

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode

The disc should be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. To enable recording on the disc again, Disc should be unfinalized.

When using a DVD-R disc

You should finalize the disc to play it on a component other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components

Step 5

Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW in VR mode)

With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on the same disc and edit it without the change of the original recording.

Editing a recorded disc

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Description

Front Panel

Getting Started

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1. DVD DECK

2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

3. VCR DECK

4. VCR EJECT BUTTON

5. POWER BUTTON

6. PROGRESSIVE BUTTON

7. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK

8. VIDEO INPUT JACK

9. AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK

10. DV INPUT JACK

Front Panel Display

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11. CHANNEL

12. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

13. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON

14. TIME SLIP BUTTON

15. RECORD BUTTON

16. REW/SKIP BUTTON

17. STOP BUTTON

18. PLAY/STILL BUTTON

19. F.F/SKIP BUTTON

20. COPY BUTTON

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BUTTON

1 2

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When the indicator is on, DVD is activated.

2. DVD-RAM is activated.

3. DVD-R or DVD-RW is activated.

Progressive Scan mode is working.

When you watch SAP/STEREO channel or play-

back Hi-Fi VCR tapes, STEREO indicator lights.

6. VCR is activated.

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7. DVD or CD media is loaded.

8. Record function is working.

The time, counter position or current deck

status is indicated.

When you set a Timer recording, it or current-

10.

deck status is indicated. this indicator is lit.

11. VHS Videotape is loaded.

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Rear Panel

OUT

(TO TV)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CB/PB

CR/PR

AUDIO AUDIO

LINE OUT LINE IN 1

VIDEO VIDEO

(FROM ANT.)

Getting Started

1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK

2. AUDIO OUT L,R JACK

3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL)

4. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL)

5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACK

6. AUDIO OUT R,L JACK

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7. VIDEO OUT JACK

8. VIDEO IN JACK

9. AUDIO IN R,L JACK

10. RF OUT TO TV JACK

11. RF ANTENNA INPUT JACK

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Tour of the Remote Control

1. POWER Button

2. NUMBER Button

3. 100+ Button

Press this to select channel 100 or higher.

4. VCR Button

5. DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD.

6. TV Control Buttons

• VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment

• CHANNEL Button Use this to select a TV channel.

7. F.ADV/SKIP Button

8. Playback-related Buttons

Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Pause

9. TITLE LIST(DISC MENU) Button

Use this to enter the View Recoding list/disk menu.

10. MENU Button

Brings up the DVD Recorder-VCR’s setup menu.

11. ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons

(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) This button functions as a toggle switch.

12. RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

13. TV/VCR Button

14. INFO Button

This will display current setting or disc status.

15. REC Button

Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs.

16. PIP Button

Use to watch a subprogram on the PIP screen while watching the main program on the main screen.

17. DVD COPY Button

Press this when you copy VCR to DVD.

18. TV POWER Button

19. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button

Use this to access various audio functions on a disc (DVD mode). This operates as sound mute. (TV mode)

20. TV Button

Press this to operate TV.

21. INPUT Button

Select line input signal in external input mode(Tuner or Line input)

22. OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

23. TIMER REC Button

Press this when you use Timer Recording.

24. MARKER Button

Use this to bookmark a position while playing a disc.

25. PLAY LIST(TITLE MENU) Button

Use this to return to the Title menu, or to view the recorded files list.

26. ANYKEY Button

Use this to view the status of the disc that is being played.

27. CLEAR Button

28. SUBTITLE Button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

29. REC SPEED Button

30. REC PAUSE Button

Use this to pause during recording.

31. TIME SLIP Button

32. VCR COPY Button

Press this when you copy DVD to VCR.

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Getting Started

Connecting & Setting Up

Connections

Quick Overview

A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder.

Step 1 : Unpacking

❷

Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable

❷

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Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . 15

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Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . 20

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Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 3 : Connecting the Video

Cable

❷

Step 4 : Connecting the Audio

Cable

❷

Step 5 : Connecting External Devices

❷

Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord

❷

Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control

• Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is

pro-video to call CATV system installer’s attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54

of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guide-

lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that

the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys-

tem of the building as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

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Step 1: Unpacking

To RF IN

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

ANT

OUT

(TO TV)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CB/P

CR/P

AUDIO AUDIO

LINE OUT LINE IN 1

VIDEO VIDEO

LRL

(FROM ANT.)

RLR

To RF IN

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

ANT

IN OUT

Cable box

Wall

OUT

(TO TV)

(FROM ANT.)

Accessories

Method1 : Antenna + DVD RecorderVCR + TV : No Cable box

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder-VCR. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box.

Check for the supplied accessories below.

•

Video/Audio Cable (AC97-01746A)

•

RF Cable for TV (AC39-42001J)

•

Remote Control (AK59-00015J)

•

Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H)

•

User’s Manual (AK68-00416A)

•

Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR. Select one of the following antenna connections that best suits you below.

•

Method 1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV : No

•

Method 2 :

Method 3 :

•

Cable box Antenna +Cable box + DVD Recorder-VCR + : Cable box with many scrambled channels Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + Cable box + : Cable box with a few scrambled channels

(FROM ANT.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

LINE OUT LINE IN 1

RLR

AUDIO AUDIO

CB/P

LRL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

CR/P

OUT

COAXIAL

VIDEO VIDEO

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

OPTICAL

Method 2 : Antenna +Cable box + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels

You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

Connections

 If you are using an off-air antenna that has 300-

ohm twin flat leads, use an external antenna con-

Note

nector (300-75 ohm adaptor : not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR.

 If you have two separate antennas (one VHF and

one UHF), use a UHF/VHF combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR.

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Method 3 : Antenna + DVD

IN OUT

Cable box

Wall

RF IN

To RF OUT

RF Cable

To ANT INPUT

ANT

INPUT

AUDIOAUDIO

Recorder-VCR + Cable box +TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels

You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

(FROM ANT.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

LINE OUT LINE IN 1

RLR

AUDIO AUDIO

CB/P

LRL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

CR/P

OUT

OPTICAL

(TO TV)

COAXIAL

VIDEO VIDEO

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Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan doubles the amount of video beam lines fed to your TV, resulting in a more stable, flicker-free, and clear image than interlaced video. The progressive scan video output jack is used in progressive output mode. This is only available with TVs that support progressive scan.

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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. If you experience 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this unit, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Connections

(FROM ANT.)

OUT

(TO TV)

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR. Select one of the following video connecting methods that best suits you below.

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Method 1 : Connecting to a Video input jack

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Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack

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Method 3 : Connecting to Component video input jacks in

480i mode

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Method 4 : Connecting to Component video input jacks in

480p mode

S-Video, Component video and Progressive Output Modes

•

S-Video and Component video output are available only if your TV supports S-Video input or Component video input, respectively. If S-Video or Component video output does not work, check the TV connections and the TV input selection settings.

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Method 1 : Connecting to a video input jack

Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV(or AV amplifier).

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System Setup

Navigation

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

MENU Button

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

Up/Down and Left/Right

Use these buttons to move the selection bar up/down and left/right to cycle through the menu options.

System Setup

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On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . 23

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Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Setting Up the Language Features 27

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Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . 28

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Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . .

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Setting Up the Parental Control . . . 30

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Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . 31

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Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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RF Out Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Front Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Enter Button

Press this button on the remote control to confirm any new settings.

Return Button

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

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Auto Clock Set

No Disc Clock Set

Manual Clock Set

Auto Clock Set

No Disc

Auto Clock Set

Time Zone : Automatic Daylight Saving : Automatic

Clock Data CH : Automatic

No Disc

Clock Data CH

Select channel :

Auto

This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

System Setup

Using the ❷buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press Enter to select.

Select Auto Clock Set using the ❷buttons, then press the

 You must have the antenna connected to set the

Note

 The Clock will be automatically set when you turn

Select the sub menu (Clock Data CH, Time Zone or Daylight Saving) using the

the

❿ or ENTER button.

Auto Clock. See page Antenna Connections

off the recorder.

❷ buttons, then press

❿ or ENTER button.

Select Clock Set using the ❷buttons, then press

❿ or ENTER button.

the

Clock Data CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using the

❷buttons then press the ❿or ENTER button.

Select Auto to set the channel automatically.

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No Disc

Auto Clock Set

Clock Data CH : Automatic Time Zone : Automatic

Daylight Saving : Automatic

Automatic Atlantic

Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska

Hawaii

No Disc

Auto Clock Set

Clock Data CH : Automatic Time Zone : Automatic Daylight Saving : Automatic

Automatic Yes

Time ZONE

Select the time zone of your area using the ❷buttons then press the Automatic to set the time zone automatically.

❿or ENTER button. Select

Daylight Saving

Select the On, Off or Auto using the ❷buttons then press the Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically.

❿or the ENTER button.

Manual Clock Set

If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD Recorder-VCR’s internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and time manually. NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD RecorderVCR's internal clock must be set correctly.

Open “MENU”

Press the MENU button while the DVD or VCR is in Stop or Play mode.

Select “Setup”

Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press ENTER to select.

Select “Clock Set”

Use the

❷

buttons to highlight “Clock Set”

press the ENTER button.

then

System Setup

 If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or day-

light saving, you can adjust these settings without

Note

turning off the Auto Clock Set function.

Select “Manual Clock Set”

Move the highlight to “Manual Clock Set”, then press the ENTER button.

• The Clock Set will change as shown.

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Set the Clock

Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select each of the following options, then use the

❷ buttons to set each option:

• Month – Set the month

• Day – Set the day.

• Year – Set the year

• Hour – Set the hour

• Minute – Set the minute

• AM/PM – Set the AM/PM

System Setup

Select “Channel Set”

Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Channel Set”, then press ENTER to select.

Select “Antenna/Cable TV”

Move the selection arrow to “Antenna/Cable TV” then press right button to select from the following options:

• Antenna - Select if the DVD Recorder-VCR is connected to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna.

• Cable TV - Select if the DVD Recorder-VCR is

connected to Cable TV.

Channel Set

This feature allows you to manually set the DVD RecorderVCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.

• Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.

Open “MENU”

With the DVD in Stop press the MENU button.

Select “Setup”

Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press ENTER to select.

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Setting Up the Language Features

If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote.

Select Setup using ❷buttons, then press the ❿

or ENTER button.

Select the desired Language using ❷ buttons, then press the

 Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the

Note

menu.

❿ or ENTER button.

System Setup

Select Language using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button.

Language setup menu will be displayed.

Use ❷ buttons to select the desired sub menu and press the ENTER or

❿ button.

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Setting Up the Audio

Use the ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.

Options

If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote.

Select Setup using ❷buttons, then press the ❿

or ENTER button.

System Setup

Select Audio using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button.

Audio setup menu will be displayed.

 Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the

Note

menu.

Digital Output

1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs.

2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.

 Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no

audio will be heard.

Note

DTS

1. Off : Doesn’t output digital signal.

2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital out-

put only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder.

 When DTS soundtrack is played, sound is not out-

put from Analog Audio Output.

Note

Use ❷ buttons to select the desired sub menu and press the ENTER or

❿ button.

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PCM Bitstream

Dynamic Compression

1. On : To select dynamic compression.

2. Off : To select the standard range.

Setting Up the Display(Video) Options

This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings.

Use the ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.

 Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the

Note

menu.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote.

You can’t use the Setup functions during playback.

Select Setup using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button.

Select Video using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button.

Video option menu will be displayed.

Select the sub menu using ❷ buttons, then press

❿ or ENTER button.

the

Display(Video) Options

This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types.

TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio)

• 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan - Scan : Select this for conventional size TV when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.)

• 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.

Black Level

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

• 0 IRE : This is the standard NTSC reference black level for consistent brightness/contrast across all source.

• 7.5 IRE : This will enhance the black level for increased brightness/contrast when viewing DVDs.

System Setup

3D NR(Noise Reduction)

• On : Select to remove noise from the screen

• Off : Normal

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Setting Up the Parental

Select Password ON/OFF using ❿ and ❷ buttons.

Control

The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.

With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote.

Select Setup using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button.

Select Parental control using ❷ buttons, then press the

System Setup

❿ or ENTER button.

Select Rating Level you want using ❷ buttons, then press the

• For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play. Larger number indicates the program is more intended to adult use only

❿ or ENTER button.

On Off

Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote.

• The ‘Confirm the password.’ message will be displayed. Enter your password again.

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 Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the

previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the

Note

menu.

 Refer to Troubleshooting if you forget your pass-

word.

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Samsung DVD-VR300-XAX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Warning

Getting Started

Precaution

General Features

Description

Front Panel

Front Panel Display

Rear Panel

Tour of the Remote Control

Connecting & Setting Up

Quick Overview

System Setup

Auto Clock Set

Manual Clock Set

Channel Set

Setting Up the Language Features

Setting Up the Display(Video) Options