Samsung DVD-VR350, DVD-VR355 User Manual [el]

Instruction Manual

DVD-VR350 DVD-VR355

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Getting Started

Warning

Getting Started

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 conﬁ ned space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in ﬁ re

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

CAUTION : DVD RECORDER & VCR USES AN

INVISIBLE 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.

CAUTION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁ lled with liqulds, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the ﬁ tted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance. However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared ﬂ exible cord. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private noncommercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio ﬁ les conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

This product satisﬁ es CE 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.

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

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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 ampliﬁ ers) 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 ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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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 speciﬁ ed by the

manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

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speciﬁ ed 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 qualiﬁ ed 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

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• 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 ﬂ ower vase ﬁ lled with water or any small

metal objects on the recorder.

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

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

• 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 /I 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

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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

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

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Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

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• 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, Audio CD

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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.

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

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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 again.

Getting Started

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Disc Speciﬁ cations

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● DVD-VR350

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be

Getting Started

recorded.)

● DVD-VR355

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/DVD±R discs as if they were VCR tapes.

DVD-Video

• A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes 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 theatre quality images in the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the ﬁ rst 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.

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Once a DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) recorded is ﬁ nalised, it is playable in a standard DVD player.

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 CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-R/-RW

MP3 CD-R/-RW

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• Only CD-R discs with MP3 ﬁ les recorded with ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

• Only MP3 ﬁ les with the “mp3” or “MP3” extension can be used.

• For MP3 ﬁ les 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.

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The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 ﬁ les and folders.

• DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that contain MP3 ﬁ les can be played back.

JPEG CD-R/-RW

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Only JPEG ﬁ les with the “.jpg”, “.JPG” extension can be used.

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The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 ﬁ les and folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

• DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that contain JPEG ﬁ les can be played back.

Using CD-R/-RW

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• Use a 700MB (80 minutes) CD-RW/-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB (90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back.

• If the CD-RW/-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience a delay in the early playback time, and all recorded ﬁ les may not play.

• Some CD-RW/-R discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/-R media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

Using MPEG4 disc

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• Disc : CD-R/-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R/DVD±RW

• MPEG4 File with following extensions can be played : .avi, .divx, .AVI, .DIVX

• MPEG4 Codec Format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x DivX-Pro Xvid

• Motion Compensation : QPEL, GMC

• four CC : MPG4, mpg4, DIV3, divX3, DIVX, divX, DX50, MP43, mp43, XVID, xvid

• Available Audio Format : “MP3”, “MPEG1 Audio Layer2”, “LPCM”, “AC3”, “DTS”, “MS ADPCM”

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Supported subtitle ﬁ le formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt, .ass

DVD±R Disc Playback and Recording

• Once a DVD±R recorded is ﬁ nalised, it is playable in a standard DVD player.

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You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions such as giving titles to discs and programmes and erasing programmes before ﬁ nalising.

• 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.

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It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording ﬁ nishes.

• 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 condition of recording.

• This unit can play back DVD±R discs recorded and ﬁ nalised 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 V and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is ﬁ nalised, you cannot perform additional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in V Mode is ﬁ nalised, it becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed before and after ﬁ nalisation, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after ﬁ nalisation.

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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.

• For an unused disc, a message that asks whether to initialise a disc or not. If you select "Yes", disc will be formatted in VR mode.

• DVD-RW(VR mode)

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

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• DVD-RW(V 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 ﬁ nalised.

If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturer’s recorder but has not been ﬁ nalised it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.

DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording

• With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format(Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode).

• You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.

• Finalising is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc.

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. 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.

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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, DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product.

[Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-R/MP3/ JPEG/ DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R. However, if your DVD-RW/-R disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and ﬁ nalised in V mode.

• Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No Disc.” or “The disc cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed.

• If your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

Disc compatibility

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• A 8X speed DVD+RW or greater disc can be played, but maximum recording speed is 4x.

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

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COPY PROTECTION

• 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.

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It is permissible to record television programmes, ﬁ lm, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

Protection

• Programme-protected: See page 66 “Locking a Title”

• Disc-protected: See page 75 “Disc Protection”

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DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that are

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

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For more information on DVD recording compatibility,

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

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Contents

Getting Started

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

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Getting Started

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

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

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

Maintenance of Cabinet .........................................3

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

Disc Storage ........................................................... 3

Disc Speciﬁ cations .................................................4

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

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

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

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Unpacking .............................................................. 10

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Description ............................................................. 12

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Front Panel (DVD-VR350)...................................... 12

Front Panel (DVD-VR355)...................................... 12

Front Panel Display ................................................ 13

Rear Panel (DVD-VR350) ...................................... 13

Rear Panel (DVD-VR355) ...................................... 14

Tour of the Remote Control ....................................15

Connecting & Setting Up

Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using

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the RF Cable .........................................................16

Connecting the SCART Cable ................................ 16

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Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the

TV using the SCART Cable .................................... 16

Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a

Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment ................... 17

Connecting the Audio/Video Cable .........................18

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Connecting the S-Video Cable ............................... 18

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Connecting the Component Video Cable ............... 19

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Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR355 only)

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Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack ........20

Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack ...........20

AV Receiver Connections .......................................21

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Connecting External Devices .................................21

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Case1 : Connecting an external devices to the

AV3 jacks ................................................................21

Case 2 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV IN jack

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation .................................. 22

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Plug & Auto Setup .................................................. 22

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Setting the Date and Time ...................................... 23

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Auto Setup..............................................................23

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Manual Setup .........................................................24

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Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) ...... 24

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VIDEO Output CH .................................................. 25

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Setting Up the Language Options ..........................25

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Setting Up the Audio Options ................................. 26

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Setting Up the Display (Video) Options .................. 27

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Progressive scan .................................................... 28

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

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VCR Setting............................................................ 31

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DVD EP Mode Time ............................................... 32

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Automatic Chapter Creator.....................................32

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Quick Recording ..................................................... 33

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Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) (DVD-VR355 only) ............... 33

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Playback

DVD Playback

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Region code (DVD-Video only) ..............................35

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Logos of Discs that can be played .........................35

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Disc types that can be played ................................35

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Playing a Disc......................................................... 36

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Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu......................37

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Using the Search & Skip Functions ........................ 37

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Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play........................38

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Using the ANYKEY button ...................................... 39

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Repeat Play ............................................................ 40

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Selecting the Subtitle Language.............................40

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Selecting the Audio language ................................. 41

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Changing the Camera Angle .................................. 41

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Zooming-In ............................................................. 41

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Using the Bookmarks ............................................. 42

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Using the Markers .................................................. 43

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Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3...............44

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Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio

CD(CD-DA)/MP3 playback ..................................... 44

Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) ....................... 44

Playing back an MP3 Disc......................................45

Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc ................. 45

Play Option Mode ................................................... 46

To Programme Tracks ............................................ 46

Playing back a Picture Disc .................................... 46

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Getting Started

Playing back an MPEG4 Disc ................................47

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VCR Playback

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Playing back a VHS Tape (VCR) ............................ 48

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Tracking .................................................................. 48

Special VCR Playback Features ............................48

Variable Search System ......................................... 49

Recording

DVD Recording

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Recordable discs .................................................... 50

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Compatibility between Samsung and Other

Company’s Recorder .............................................. 50

Recording Formats ................................................. 51

Recording Mode ..................................................... 51

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Unrecordable video ................................................52

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Recording immediately ........................................... 53

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Recording through a DV Input jack ........................54

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Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) .................. 54

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Making a Timer Recording ..................................... 55

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Editing the Scheduled Record List .........................57

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Deleting the Scheduled Record List ....................... 57

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Using the ShowView Feature ................................. 58

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ShowView Extended ..............................................58

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EZ REC MODE ......................................................59

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VCR Recording

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Basic VCR Recording............................................. 60

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Check Remaining Time .......................................... 61

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Special Recording Features ................................... 61

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Copy to DVD or VCR.............................................. 62

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To copy from DVD to VCR...................................... 62

To copy from VCR to DVD...................................... 63

Creating a Playlist ..................................................70

Playing Titles in the Playlist ................................... 71

Renaming a Playlist Title ........................................ 71

Editing a Scene for the Playlist...............................71

Copying a Playlist to the VCR ................................74

Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist ........................74

Disc Manager ......................................................... 75

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Editing the Disc Name ............................................ 75

Disc Protection ....................................................... 75

Formatting a Disc ................................................... 76

Finalising a Disc ..................................................... 76

Unﬁ nalising a Disc (V/VR mode) ............................ 77

Delete All Title Lists ................................................ 78

Edit Compatible ...................................................... 78

Reference

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 79

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Speciﬁ cations .........................................................82

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Editing

Playing the Title List ...............................................64

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Recording on Free space ....................................... 65

Basic Editing (Title List) .......................................... 65

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Renaming (Labeling) a Title ...................................65

Locking (Protecting) a Title ..................................... 66

Deleting a Title........................................................66

Deleting a Section of a Title....................................67

Editing a Chapter....................................................67

Dividing a Title ...................................................... 69

Advanced Editing (Playlist).....................................70

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General Features

● DVD-VR350

This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes.

Getting Started

(DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.)

● DVD-VR355

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVD±R disc, and up to 8-hours on 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-VR350,VR355 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 51)

• 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

- The dual layer DVD±Rs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVD±Rs. (See page 35.)

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 speciﬁ c sequence according to your needs.

MPEG4 playback

This DVD Recorder & VCR can play MPEG4 formats within an avi ﬁ le.

DivX Certiﬁ cation

DivX, DivX Certiﬁ ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks Inc, and are used under licence.

HDMI (High Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV. (DVD-VR355 only)

EZ REC MODE

This function allows you Initialise and Finalise a disc automatically. (See page 59)

Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack

Record DV Device onto DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE13944pin). (See page 54)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and ﬂ icker 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 page 19)

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Before Reading the User’s Manual

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

Icons that will be used in manual

Icon Term Deﬁ nition

This involves a function available

DVD

RAM

-RW

-R

+RW

JPEG

MP3

MPEG4

VHS

Caution

NOTE

One-Touch

button

ANYKEY

button

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 79~81)

DVD or DVD-RW(V)/DVD±R discs that have been recorded and ﬁ nalised.

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 DVD+RW.

This involves a function available in DVD+R.

This involves a function available in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).

This involves a function available in CD-R/-RW or DVDRAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

This involves a function available in a data CD-R/-RW or DVDRAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

This involves a function available in VIDEO Tape.

This involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled.

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

A function that can be operated button by using only one button.

A function that can be operated by using ANYKEY button.

How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR

Step 1 : Select the disc type

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Please check available disc type before recording.

● DVD-VR350

(DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.)

● DVD-VR355

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 : Format the disc to start recording

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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 speciﬁ c sequence according to your requirements.

Using a DVD±RW/+R

• When an unused DVD±RW/+R disc is ﬁ rst inserted, the message “Uninitialised Disc. Do you want to initialise this disc?” will be displayed. If you select Yes, initialising will be start. DVD-RW disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode)

• With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode).

Using a DVD-R

Formatting disc is unnecessary and only V mode Recording is supported. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been ﬁ nalised.

You can only use either the VR or V mode on a

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DVD-RW, but not both at the same time.

You can format a DVD-RW to V or VR mode using

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

Step 3 : Recording

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There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classiﬁ ed as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode).

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Step 4 : Playing

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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.

Getting Started

Chapters will be created automatically when you ﬁ nalise recording on DVD-RW/-R discs in V mode. You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. The chapter’s length (interval between chapters) varies according to the recording mode.

Unpacking

Accessories

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• Audio/Video Cable

• RF Cable for TV Control

• Remote control.

• Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)

• User’s Manual

• Quick Guide

Preparing the Remote Control

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Step 5 : Editing a recorded disc

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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.

Step 6

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To play your DVD on other DVD components, ﬁ nalising may be necessary. First, ﬁ nish all editing and recording operations, then ﬁ nalise the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

Although ﬁ nalising is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a ﬁ nalised disc should be used for playback.

When using a DVD-RW disc in V mode

The disc should be ﬁ nalised ﬁ rst to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been ﬁ nalised.

When using a DVD±R disc

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

Finalising & Playing on other DVD components

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

• Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

• Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

• Replace the battery cover.

If the remote control does not operate properly:

• Check the polarity +/- of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

• Check if there is any ﬂ uorescent lighting nearby.

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

You can ﬁ nalise discs automatically using EZ

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REC MODE. (see page 59)

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To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.

1. Switch your television on.

2. Point the remote control towards the television.

3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-ﬁ gure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate number buttons.

Controllable TV Codes

BRAND SELECT NUMBER SAMSUNG AKAI BANG & OLUFSEN BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BRIONVEGA CGE CONTINENTAL EDISON FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FORMENTI GRUNDIG HITACHI IMPERIAL JVC LG LOEWE LOEWE OPTA METZ MITSUBISHI MIVAR NOKIA NORDMENDE PANASONIC PHILIPS PHONOLA PIONEER RADIOLA RADIOMARELLI REX SABA SALORA SANYO SCHNEIDER SELECO SHARP SIEMENS SINGER SINUDYNE SONY TELEAVA TELEFUNKEN THOMSON

TV +01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +35 TV +12 TV +22 TV +09 TV +14 TV +22 TV +21 TV +24 TV +14 TV +02, +17, +21 TV +12 TV +22 TV +09, +17, +21 TV +11, +13, +14, +24 TV +21 TV +32 TV +02, +30 TV +02 TV +02, +22 TV +22 TV +02, +16 TV +21, +29 TV +23 TV +13, +14, +22, +24 TV +08, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27 TV +02, +20, +22 TV +02, +20, +22 TV +14, +23 TV +02, +20 TV +22 TV +23 TV +13, +14, +22, +23, +24 TV +23 TV +12, +16 TV +02 TV +23 TV +10, +16, +31 TV +09 TV +22 TV +22 TV +15, +16 TV +14 TV +14, +24, +28 TV +13, +14, +24

BRAND SELECT NUMBER THOMSON ASIA TOSHIBA WEGA YOKO

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote

control, it will switch off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.

If several codes are indicated for your television

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brand, try each one in turn until you ﬁ nd one that works.

If you replace the remote control’s batteries, you

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must set the brand code again.

TV +33, +34 TV +07, +16, +17, +18, +19, +21 TV +22 TV +02

You can then control the television using the following buttons.

Button Function

STANDBY/ON

INPUT SEL. Used to select an external source.

TV VOL (+ or -)

PROG ( or )Used to select the desired Programme.

TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off.

0~9 Used to input number directly.

Used to switch the television on and off.

Used to adjust the volume of the television.

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Description

Front Panel (DVD-VR350)

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Getting Started

1. DVD DECK

2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

3. VCR DECK

4. VCR EJECT BUTTON

5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON

6. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)

7. AUDIO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)

8. DV INPUT JACK

Front Panel (DVD-VR355)

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1 2 3 4

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9. P.SCAN BUTTON

10. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

11. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON

12. COPY BUTTONS

13. PROG / BUTTONS

14. RECORD BUTTON

15. STOP BUTTON

16. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

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1. DVD DECK

2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

3. VCR DECK

4. VCR EJECT BUTTON

5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON

6. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)

7. AUDIO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN)

8. DV INPUT JACK

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9. P.SCAN BUTTON

10. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

11. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON

12. COPY BUTTONS

13. PROG / BUTTONS

14. RECORD BUTTON

15. STOP BUTTON

16. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

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161514

Front Panel Display

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12 345 6

987

Getting Started

1. DVD is activated.

2. DVD-RAM is activated.

3. DVD(±)R or DVD(±)RW is activated.

4. Progressive Scan mode is activated.

5. Record function is activated.

6. VCR is activated.

7. DVD or CD media is loaded.

Rear Panel (DVD-VR350)

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8. The time, counter position or current deck status is indicated.

9. When you set a Timer recording, this indicator is illuminated.

10. VHS Video tape is loaded.

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1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK

2. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS

3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK

(OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

4. AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT)

5. AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART

6. AV2 (EXT) SCART

7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

8. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

9. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

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Rear Panel (DVD-VR355)

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Getting Started

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1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK

2. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS

3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK

(OPTICAL/COAXIAL)

4. AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT)

5. AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART

6. AV2 (EXT) SCART

7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

8. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

9. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

10. HDMI OUTPUT (DVD-VR355 only)

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Tour of the Remote Control

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Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands.

14. ANYKEY Button

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

15. REC Button

Press this to make a recording on DVD-RAM/ DVD±RW/±R discs and VHS Video tape.

16. TO DVD copy Button

Press this when you copy from the VCR to the DVD.

17. REC SPEED Button

Press this to set the desired recording time and picture quality.

18. VCR Button

Press this when you use a VCR.

19. INPUT SEL. Button

Select input signal in external input mode (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3 or DV input).

20. OPEN/CLOSE Button

To open and close the disc tray.

21. TV STANDBY/ON Button

22. TV/VCR Button

23. MARKER Button

Press this to bookmark or mark a position while playing a disc.

24. PROG/TRK Button

Press this to select a TV channel /Press this to remove the white line.

25. TV MUTE Button

1. DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD.

2. TV Button

Press this to operate TV.

3. STANDBY/ON Button

4. NUMBER Button

5. IPC Button

6. F.ADV/SKIP Button

7. Playback-related Buttons

Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Still, REC PAUSE

8. TV VOL (Volume) Button

TV volume adjustment

9. MENU Button

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

10. OK/DIRECTION Buttons

(▲/▼/◄/► Buttons)

11. INFO Button

This will display current setting or disc status.

12. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button

Press this to enter the Title List/Disc menu.

13. SUBTITLE Button

Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language.

This operates as sound mute (TV mode).

26. RETURN Button

Returns to previous menu.

27. EXIT Button

28. PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button

Press this to enter the Edit playlist/Title menu.

29. AUDIO Button

Use this to access various audio functions on a disc (DVD mode).

30. EZ REC MODE Button

31. TIMER REC Button

Press this when you use Timer Recording.

32. TO VCR copy Button

Press this when you copy from the DVD to the VCR.

33. CANCEL Button

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Connecting & Setting Up

Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable

Make sure that both the television and the

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DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1. Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.

2. Connect this cable to the 75Ω aerial jack marked

Connecting & Setting Up

on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR.

3. Plug the RF Cable supplied into the jack on your DVD Recorder & VCR.

4. Plug the other end of the RF Cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television.

To obtain better quality pictures and sound on

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your television, you can also connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television via the SCART cable if your television equipped with type of connection.

Connecting the SCART Cable

Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder &

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VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus:

• Obtain better quality sound and pictures

• Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD Recorder & VCR

Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you

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must always connect the RF Cable. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD Recorder & VCR is switched off.

Make sure that both the television and the

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DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1. Connect the Aerial Cable.

2. Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1 (TV)

jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

3. Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on

the television.

To RF IN

To RF OUT

ANT

To ANT INPUT

RF Cable

SCART Cable

ANT

RF Cable

Aerial

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Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR

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1. AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder & VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.

1. AV1(TV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1(TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV1 input sources.

2. By means of RF Cable

After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner. RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the DVD Recorder & VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

Aerial Connector

2. By means of RF Cable

3. AV1 (TV) : By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input sources.

Connect the end of the SCART cable to the AV1 (TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

Aerial Connector

Connecting & Setting Up

ANT

RF Cable

ANT

RF Cable

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Connecting the Audio/Video

Connecting the S-Video Cable

Cable

You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television.

1. Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

2. Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate input connector on the television.

3. Connect one end of the audio cables supplied into the AUDIO output jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder

& VCR.

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• Take care to respect the colour coding of the up and

down channels.

4. Plug the other end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television.

You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than composite video output mode.

1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder

& VCR.

2. Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the appropriate input connector on the television.

3. Connect one end of the audio cable supplied into the AUDIO output jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder

& VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the up and

down channels.

4. Plug the other end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television.

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S-Video cable (not supplied)

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Connecting the Component

Progressive Scan

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Video Cable

You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the picture

element into black and white(Y), blue(P signals to present most clear and clean images.

1. Connect Component video cables between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the

DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

2. Connect audio cables between the audio output jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the up and down channels.

• Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen.

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Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow to watch progressive scan component video out. (See page 28)

• For more information about Progressive setting, refer to the page 28.

• Make sure that the colour coded connections match. That is, the Y, P

and PR component output jacks of your DVD Recorder & VCR should be connected to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue images will be displayed on the TV screen.

• Consumers should note that not all high deﬁ nition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard deﬁ nition output. If there are questions regarding your Samsung TV set’ s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR, please contact our customer service centre.

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COMPONENT INPUT

Component

cable

(not supplied)

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See your TV User’s Manual to ﬁ nd out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

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Depending on your TV, the method of connection may differ from the illustration above.

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What is “Progressive Scan”? Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method has. Progressive scanning method can provide better and clearer picture quality.

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You must connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to the component(s) before using the Progressive Scan feature.

The Component jacks will not output video

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resolutions above 576p. To view 720p and 1080i, connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV with the HDMI cable. With HDMI connected, press the P.SCAN button to alternate between all available resolutions. (See page 29) (DVD-VR355 only)

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Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR355 only)

If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect the HDMI/ DVI cable to the TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds.

Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack

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• Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.

• Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen.

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HDMI cable (not supplied)

Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack

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• Using the DVI Adapter Cable, connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the DVI IN jack of your TV.

• Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on the DVD Recorder & VCR and TV.

• Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the DVI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen.

To watch through the HDMI output, set the

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digital audio output to PCM. (See page 26)

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Depending on the HDMI device (TV/HDMI Receiver) you use, audio may not be supported. If TV does not support Dolby digital/DTS, Audio output is not available when you set Digital output as Bitstream or select DTS On in Audio setup menu. In this case, set the digital audio output to PCM or DTS off.

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If you connect the HDMI cable between Samsung TV, you can operate easily DVD Recorder & VCR using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See pages 33~34)

Please check the logo (If your TV has an

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logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.)

DVI adapter cable (not supplied)

To change HDMI output resolution, see pages

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28~29.

HDMI (High Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface)

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HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Since HDMI is based on DVI, it is completely compatible with DVI. The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI supports multi-channel audio. Using HDMI, the DVD Recorder & VCR transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.

HDMI connection description

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HDMI connector - Both uncompressed video data and digital audio data (LPCM or Bit Stream data).

- Though the DVD Recorder & VCR uses a HDMI cable, the DVD Recorder & VCR outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.

- If TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen.

Why does Samsung use HDMI?

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Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a digital-to-analog converter (in the DVD Recorder & VCR) or an analog-to-digital converter (in the TV) is required. During this conversion, the picture quality is degraded due to noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is superior because it requires no D/A conversion and is a pure digital signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV.

What is the HDCP?

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HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD, etc) and a display device (TV, projector, etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.

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AV Receiver Connections Connecting External Devices

To take full advantage of the movie theatre experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVD Recorder & VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Digital Audio Out connection below. To enjoy Dolby digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings. (See page 26)

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

1. Connect a Digital Audio optical/coaxial cables from the Digital Audio Out jacks on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR to their corresponding Digital Audio Input jacks on your A/V Receiver:

Case1 : Connecting an external

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devices to the AV3 jacks

You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD Recorder & VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.

1. Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO input jack on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

2. Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate output connector on the other system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).

3. Connect one end of the audio cable supplied into the AUDIO input jacks on the front of the DVD Recorder &

VCR.

• Take care to respect the colour coding of the left and

right channels.

4. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the appropriate output connectors on the other system (VCR or Camcorder, etc).

Connecting & Setting Up

Rear(L)

Front(L)

Subwoofer Centre

To Digital Audio Input of an A/V Receiver

with a Dolby, MPEG2 or DTS Digital

Decoder

Rear(R)

Front(R)

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If your DV Device has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder & VCR.

• If your camcorder has a DV output jack, see page 54 for

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Case 2 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV IN jack

more information.

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If the input is not selected automatically, use

INPUT SEL. button to select proper input.

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation

DVD-Recorder

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

System

Clock Set

Setup

Language

Audio

Video

Parental Control

Install

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

No Disc

Language Set English Polski Magyar Česky Slovak Greek Bulgarian

MOVE OK RETURN

Auto Channel Memory

Stop

Setup

Auto Setup

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The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR.

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Press the MENU button to open the on-screen menu and then use the following buttons to navigate through the on screen menus.

1. ▲▼, ◄► Buttons

Press these buttons on the remote control to move the selection bar ▲ ▼, ◄► to cycle through the menu options.

2. OK Button

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

3. RETURN Button

Press this button on the remote control to return to the previous menu screen displayed or to exit the on-screen menu.

4. EXIT Button Press this button to exit the on-screen menu.

Plug & Auto Setup

The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the ﬁ rst time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. The DVD Recorder & VCR will then be ready for use.

1. Connect the RF cable as indicated on page 16.

• Connecting Your DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable

and Scart cable (or Audio/Video cable).

2. Plug the DVD Recorder & VCR into the mains.

• “Auto” in the front panel display ﬂ ickers.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons select desired language, then press the OK button. The message “Auto Setup will be started. Check antenna and TV cable connection.” is displayed.

4. Start the auto setup.

5. Start the auto scanning.

6. Check the date and time.

Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” to change the date and time. (See page 23)

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Date Time

JAN 01 2007 12 00

MON

MOVE OK RETURN

Auto Setup

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Setting the Date and Time

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Setup

Date Time

JAN 01 2007 12 00

MON

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Clock Set

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

• Automatically stop a programme recording

• Preset your DVD Recorder & VCR to record a programme automatically

• You must set the date and time when you purchase the DVD Recorder

& VCR.

• Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to

summer time and vice versa.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Clock Set, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ◄► buttons to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.

• The selected item is highlighted.

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

• The day of the week is displayed automatically.

• You can hold the ▲▼ buttons down to scroll more quickly through

the values.

6. Press the OK button, then the date and time will be saved. If you don’t press the OK button, it will not be saved.

7. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

Auto Setup

System Setup

Auto Channel Memory

Stop

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You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup on page 22).

Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done by:

• Plug & Auto Setup (See page 22)

• Auto Setup

• Manual Setup (See page 24)

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Install, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Auto Setup, then press the OK or ► button. The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed.

5. Press the OK button to start the auto scanning.

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The ﬁ rst frequency band is scanned and the station found ﬁ rst is displayed and stored. The DVD Recorder & VCR then searches for the second station and so on.

• When the automatic scanning procedure has ﬁ nished, the DVD Recorder & VCR switches automatically to programme 1.

• The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD Recorder & VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.

If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the OK button.

• Once the auto scanning procedure has ﬁ nished, some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required.

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Manual Setup

System Setup

Manual Setup

PR 01

CH ◄

Name

Decoder Off

MFT

MOVE OK

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Done

If you have already set the stations automatically, you do not need to preset them manually.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Install, then press the OK or ► button.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or

► button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a PR (programme) you wish to edit, delete, or swap, then press the OK or ► button. Select Edit, Delete or Swap using the ▲▼ buttons, then press the OK or ► button.

• Edit : You can add or edit PR(programme). After change PR

informations (CH, Name, Decoder, MFT), select Done, then press the OK button.

- CH : Tune the channel using ◄► buttons.

Name : Display station name automatically detected in broadcasting signal.

If not detected, you can edit name by using ▲▼◄► buttons.

- Decoder : If you set on, you can record scrambled channels using external decoder box. Before setting on, refer to connecting external decoder box in the page 16.

- MFT : You can tune up the channel frequency better using ◄► buttons.

• Delete : the channel information of selected PR(programme) will be removed.

• Swap : You can swap the channel information of two PR(programme). For example, if you wish to swap PR2 and PR5, select swap at PR2, then press the OK button at PR5.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

Manual Setup

Setup

TV System : K

VIDEO Output CH : CH 36

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Install

Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)

You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your DVD Recorder & VCR.

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1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Install, then press the OK or ► button.

4. Press the ▲▼ button to select TV System, then press the OK or ►

button.

5. Press the ▲▼ button to select G or K, then press the OK or ► button.

6. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

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VIDEO Output CH

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Auto Setup

Manual Setup

Setup

TV System : K

VIDEO Output CH : CH 36

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Audio

Subtitle

Setup

Disc Menu

On-Screen Menu

DivX Subtitle : Western

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Original English Français Deutsch Español Italiano

Nederlands Korean

CH 35

CH 35 CH 36

CH 36 CH 37

CH 37 CH 38

CH 38 CH 39

CH 39 CH 40

CH 40 CH 41

CH 41

Language

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Install

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Your DVD Recorder & VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot ﬁ nd the

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pictures.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Install, then press the OK or ► button.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VIDEO Output CH, then press the OK

or ► button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired VIDEO output channel,

then press the OK or ► button.

Setting Up the Language Options

System Setup

If you set audio, subtitle, disc menu, on-screen menu and DivX subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Language, then press the OK or ► button. Language setup menu will be displayed.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language option, then

press the OK or ► button.

• Audio : For the disc audio language.

• Subtitle : For the disc subtitles.

• Disc Menu : For the disc menu contained on the disc.

• On-Screen Menu : For the on-screen menu of your DVD Recorder & VCR.

• DivX Subtitle :

Selecting a supported DivX subtitle language by region.

Afrikaans, Basque, Catalan, Danish, Dutch, English, Faeroese,

Western

Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Central

Greek

Cyrillic

English, Albanian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian

English, Greek

English, Azeri, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Kazakh, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Tatar, Ukrainian, Uzbek

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language, then press the OK or ► button.

If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original

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pre-recorded language is selected.

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The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc.

If the subtitle language is displayed in broken fonts, change DivX

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Subtitle to the appropriate region. If it still does not work, the format is not supported.

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DVD-Recorder

System Setup

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM

DTS : Off

Setup

Dynamic Compression

NICAM

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: On

Audio

Setting Up the Audio Options

Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. You can also adjust the NICAM mode.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the OK or ► button. Audio setup menu will be displayed.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired audio option, then press the OK or ► button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or ► button.

Digital Output

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• PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using

the Analog Audio Outputs.

• Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream. Select Bitstream when

using the Digital Audio Output.

Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard.

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM

DTS : Off

Setup

Dynamic Compression

NICAM

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM

DTS : Off

Setup

Dynamic Compression

NICAM

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Digital Output : PCM

DTS : Off

Setup

Dynamic Compression

NICAM

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: On

Audio

DTS

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• Off : Doesn’t output digital signal.

• On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when

connecting to a DTS Decoder.

When DTS soundtrack is played, sound is not output from Analog

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Audio Output.

Dynamic Compression

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This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.

• On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller

speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.

• Off : You can enjoy the movie with the standard Dynamic Range.

NICAM

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NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by astandard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound.

• On : NICAM mode

• Off : Only set at this position to record the standard mono sound during

a NICAM broadcast if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions.

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Video Output : Component

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: Off

Video

Setting Up the Display (Video) Options

This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Video, then press the OK or ► button. Video option menu will be displayed.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired video option, then press the OK or ► button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or ► button.

Press the RETURN or ◄ button to return to the previous menu.

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Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

System Setup

TV Aspect

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

• 4:3 Letter Box : Select this when you want to see all the 16:9 ratio

picture from the DVD, 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 wide-screen TV.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Video Output : Component

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Video Output : Component

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: Off

Video

3D Noise Reduction (motion adaptive noise reduction)

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• Off : Normal

• On : Provides a clear picture through noise reduction (for recording).

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

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types.

Video Output

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You can enjoy high quality image through RGB or Component video connection.

• Component : Select this when the Recorder is connected to a TV with

Component jack.

• RGB : Select this when the Recorder is connected to a TV using

SCART cable.

In Component mode, you can set video output to Progressive (P.SCAN) or Interlace, see page 28.

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Available video output jacks are as follow.

Available Video Output Jack

System Setup

Setting mode

Output jack

Component Output

, PR)

(Y, P

AV1 Scart

R, G, B X X O

Composite O O X

Component mode

P.SCAN off mode (Interlace mode)

P.SCAN on mode

(TV in progressive mode)

RGB Mode

Composite Video out O O O

S-Video out O O O

Progressive scan

If the TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR to enjoy.

Setting up the Progressive scan

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1. In Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR. The message “Press [Yes] to conﬁ rm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise, press [No].” will appear.

2. Press the ◄► buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

3. Set your TV to Progressive input (using the TV remote control.)

Progressive setting is only available when the DVD recorder is in

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stop mode.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Video Output : Component

HDMI/DVI Resolution

DivX(R) Registration

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: Off

576P

720P

1080i

Video

Canceling the Progressive scan

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1. In Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR. The message “Press [Yes] to conﬁ rm Interlace scan mode. Otherwise, press [No].” will appear.

2. Press the ◄► buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

3. Set your TV to Interlace input (using the TV remote control.)

HDMI/DVI Resolution (DVD-VR355 only)

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This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI with

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Display devices (TV, projector, etc).

• 576P : 720 x 576

• 720P : 1280 x 720

• 1080i : 1920 x 1080

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Output selection (DVD-VR355 only)

• Connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV via HDMI or DVI. Set

your TV's input to HDMI or DVI.

• Press the P.SCAN button while the unit is in Stop mode to select the

output resolution.

- If your TV is connected the HDMI or DVI cable, the output resolution mode changes in the following sequence each time you press the P.SCAN button:

→ 576p → 720p → 1080i

- If your TV is connected the AV or component cables(without HDMI/

DVI cable), the output resolution mode toggles 576p/576i in turn.

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HDMI/DVI cable does not support 576i. Video with 576i resolution can only be viewed through the analog outputs (Composite/S-Video/Component).

Even if HDMI/DVI cable is connected to your TV, the AV

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connection outputs only 576i and the component connection outputs only 576p irrespective of the on-screen display.

Progressive scan automatically activates when HDMI is

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connected. (Please make sure PS is indicated on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.)

There will be no HDMI video and audio outputs unless

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progressive scan function is activated.

Consult your TV User’s Manual to ﬁ nd out if your TV supports

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Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

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If Video Output is set incorrectly, the screen may be blocked.

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The resolutions available for HDMI/DVI output depend on the connected TV or projector. For details, see the user’s manual of your TV or projector.

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When the resolution is changed it may take a few seconds for a normal image to appear.

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If you set the HDMI output resolution 720p or 1080i, HDMI output provides better picture quality.

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide

DivX(R) Video On Demand

3D Noise Reduction

Setup

Your registration code is :

Video Output : Component

HDMI/DVI Resolution

To learn more, visit www.divx.com/vod

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

: Off

XXXXXXXX

Done

Video

DivX(R) Registration

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Please use the Registration code to register this DVD Recorder with the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. To learn more, visit www.divx.com/vod

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Setting Up the Parental Control

DVD-Recorder

System Setup

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Password :Off

Setup

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

No Disc

Programme

Password :On

Rating Level : Level 1 Kids

Setup

Change Password

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Parental Control

Off

Parental Control

Level 8 Adults Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Kids

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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.

1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Parental Control, then press the OK or ► button.

• The ‘Create the password’ message will be displayed.

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

• The ‘Conﬁ rm the password’ message will be displayed.

5. Enter your password again, and then press the OK or ► button.

6. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select On, then press the OK or ► button.

The Parental Control screen appears.

Refer to Troubleshooting if you forgot your password. (See page 79)

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About the Rating Level

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1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rating Level, then press the OK or ► button.

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the rating level you want, then press the OK or ► button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play. A larger number indicates that the programme is intended for adult use only.

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Programme

Password : On

Rating Level : Level 1 Kids

Setup

Change Password

MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Parental Control

About the Change Password

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1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Change Password, then press the OK or ► button.

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

2. Enter the 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control.

• The ‘Conﬁ rm the password.’ message will be displayed.

3. Enter your password again using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control.

Press the RETURN or ◄ button to return to the previous menu.

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Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

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