Samsung DVDVR330 Users Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-VR330

www.samsung.com

AK68-00995A-00

English

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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.

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 or

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

CAUTION : This DVD Recorder & VCR USES AN INVISI-

BLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

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

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la

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

fond. 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

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.

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized

changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

 This unit can be used only where the power

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

 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 , the DVD Recorder & VCR cannot play the disc.

 This device is protected by U.S. Patent

Nos.4,631,603;4,577,216;4,819,098;4,907,093; and 6,516,132. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

 This product is covered by one or more of the

following U.S. patents: 5,034,830 5,060,200 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,691,858 5,705,762 5,987,417 6,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531 6,385,587 6,389,569 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,736 6,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,522 6,594,208 6,674,697 6,674,957 6,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 09/610381 09/610695

Note

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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 manufacturer.

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.

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.

Precaution

•

Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR 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.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

•

Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, CD

•

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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• 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.

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

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 session,

you may experience a delay in the early play-back time, and all recorded files may not play.

• Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this 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-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, 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 recording

management information after recording finishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording.

Optimizing is carried out when you start recording after inserting the disc or turning 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 con-

dition 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.

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, you can-

not 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 ini-

tialized.

•

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.

•

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. In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours. Then insert the disc and try to play back again. It will work properly when condensation has evaporated.

Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

•

A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135minutes of images, 8 audio languages 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-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, 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

•

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.

MP3 CD-R/-RW

JPEG CD-R/-RW

Using CD-R/-RW

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• DVD-RW (VR mode)

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

RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, par-

tial delete, create a playlist, etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players.

• 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 different 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

•

For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.

•

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.

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DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVDRAM discs, refer to the user’s manual for the player.

•

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.

•

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.

COPY PROTECTION

Protection

•

Program-protected: See page 72 “Locking a Title”

•

Disc-protected: See page 82 “Disc Protection”

❋ DVD-RAM/

DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this product.

❋

For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

❋

Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs may cause following unexpected problems including,

without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials or damage to the recorder.

Do not use the following discs!

•

LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM 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/DVD-RW/ DVD-R. DVD+R/+RW cannot record, but the finalized DVD +R/ +RW can be played. For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can play only when finalized.

•

Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased out-

side your region may not be playable with this product.

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.

•

High Speed Recording discs can be used in this

Recorder.

•

Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.

•

The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording &

playback quality can be downloaded from our web site.

(Download Center at www.samsung.com)

•

If disc compatibility problem continue, or there is an

issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center at

1-800-SAMSUNG.

Disc compatibility

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Contents

Getting Started

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disc Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Disc Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Before Reading the User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Connecting & Setting Up

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

Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . .15

Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR +

TV : No Cable box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Antenna +Cable box +

DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with many

scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR +

Cable box +TV : Cable box with a few

scrambled channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting to a Video input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting to an S-video input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting to Component video input

jacks(Y,P

B,PR

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting to a stereo amplifier with

analog input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting to an AV amplifier with a

digital input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 4 : Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB)

or DVD player to the AV IN 1 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting a Camcorder to the

AV IN 2 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting a Camcorder to the

DV IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . .27

Setting the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

Setting Up the Language Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . . . . . . .36

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

VCR Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Video Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

DVD EP Mode Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Automatic Chapter Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Quick Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playback



DVD Playback

Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . .44

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Slow Motion Play / Step Motion Play . . . . . . . . . . .45

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About ANYKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language . . . . . . . .47

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Zooming-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Using the Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Using the Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Playing back an MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 CD . . . . . . . . .53

Play Option Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

To Program Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Playing a Picture CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54



VCR Playback

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

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

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

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

Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording



DVD Recording

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

Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Recording Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Unrecordable video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Recording the Current Channel you are watching

. .60

Recording from External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Recording through a DV Input jack . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Making a One Touch Recording(OTR) . . . . . . . . . .62

Making a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Editing the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Deleting the Scheduled Record List . . . . . . . . . . . .64



VCR Recording

Basic VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Check Remaining Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Copy to DVD or VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Editing

Playing the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Basic Editing (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Renaming(Labeling) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Locking(Protecting) a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Deleting a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Deleting a Section of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Advanced Editing (Playlist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Playing Titles in the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Renaming a Playlist Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Editing a Scene for the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . .

Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Editing the Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Finalizing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Delete All Title Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Reference

Troubleshooting

(DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . .87

Troubleshooting(DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Troubleshooting(VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Problems and Solutions

(Display error message) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

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Getting Started

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Before Reading the User’s Manual

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 the Troubleshooting.

(See pages 87~89)

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

General Features

The DVD-VR330 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes.

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images with a

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

Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/DVD-R discs

With the DVD-VR330, you can create your own DVD video titles 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 page 60.)

• 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 or 8 hours

Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack

Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 61.)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. 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 page 20.) Component progressive scan output video is available in both DVD and VCR modes.

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 video in specific sequence according to your needs.

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