Samsung DVD-VR355 User Manual

Instruction Manual

DVD-VR355

English Français

www.samsung.com/ca

AK68-01343A(00)

Getting Started

Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

Getting Started

DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
consisting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.

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 : THIS DVD RECORDER & VCR USES

AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH
CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE RECORDER
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 the wide blade of

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre

This product satisfi es 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.

the plug to wide slot of the socket and fully insert.

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

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This unit can be used only where the power supply
is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

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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.

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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.

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This product is covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents:
5,060,220 5,457,669 5
6,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531
6,385,587 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
6,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588 6,674,697
6,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,243
6,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713 6,744,972
6,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891 6,775,465
6,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,201
6,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

,561,649 5,705,762 5,987,417

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized

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

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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 a 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 groundingtype plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fi t 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 specifi ed by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table 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.

Service is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus. Service is also required
if 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.

• 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 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.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects fi lled with liquids, 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.

Maintenance of Cabinet

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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.

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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, Audio 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.

• 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.

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Disc Storage

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Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on
these discs are 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.

Getting Started

• If you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a
cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate
on the operating parts, including the 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.

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Disc Specifi cations

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 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.

• Once a DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) recorded is fi nalized, 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 80 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in and out.

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

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

• DVD-RAM/±RW/±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.

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

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

• Available Audio Format : “MP3”, “MPEG”, “PCM”,“AC3”,
“DTS”

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

Using CD-R/-RW

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• 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 play­back time, and all recorded fi les 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.

• When recording from CDs for your personal use to
CD-R/-RW discs, playability may vary depending on the
contents and discs.

DVD±R Disc Playback and Recording

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

• 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 fi nalizing.

• 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 update the
recorded information after recording fi nishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD±R for each recording.
Optimizing is excuted when you start recording after
inserting the disc or turning on the unit. Recording
onto the disc may become impossible if optimizing is
performed 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 nalized 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 is recorded in VR or Video mode and
fi nalized, you cannot perform additional recordings.

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

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

• 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.

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• When inserting an unused disc, a message will appear
asking whether to initialize the disc or not. If you select
"YES", the disc will be formatted in VR mode.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on DVD­RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete,
partial 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 fi nalized.

- If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a
different manufacturer's recorder but has not been
fi nalized it cannot be played or 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.

• Finalizing 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 only the disc.

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

Protection

• Program-protection: See page 71 “Locking a Title”

• Disc-protection: See page 80 “Disc Protection”
DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs that are incompatible

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with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be played with this
product.

For more information on DVD recording compatibility,

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consult your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R manufacturer.
Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs

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may cause the following unexpected problems including,
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]

• 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.

• The latest fi rmware upgrade to improve recording &

playback quality can be downloaded from our web site.
(Download Center at www.samsung.com/ca)

• If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an

issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center at
1-800-SAMSUNG.

Getting Started

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 your recorder 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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Contents

Getting Started

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

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

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Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

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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Accessories ............................................................. 10

Connecting the Power Cord .................................... 10

Preparing the Remote Control ................................11

Tour of the Remote Control .....................................12

Description ..............................................................13

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

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

Rear Panel ..............................................................14

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation ................................... 28

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Auto Clock Set ......................................................... 28

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Manual Clock Set ....................................................29

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Channel Set ............................................................. 30

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Auto Channel Memory ............................................. 30

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Channel Add/Delete ................................................31

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RF Output Channel .................................................31

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Setting Up the Language Options ...........................32

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Setting Up the Audio Options .................................. 32

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Setting Up the Video(Display) Options .................... 33

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Setting Up the Parental Control ...............................35

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VCR Setting ............................................................. 36

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Tape Length ............................................................ 36

Auto Play ................................................................. 36

Auto Repeat ............................................................36

Video Input ..............................................................37

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DVD EP Mode Time ................................................ 37

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Automatic Chapter Creator ...................................... 38

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Quick Recording ...................................................... 39

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Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) ............................................... 39

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Connecting & Setting Up

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

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Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV :

No Cable box ..........................................................15

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

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Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV ................................18

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Jack ..................18

Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack ........................19

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Connecting the Video Cable ....................................20

Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks (Y,PB,PR)

Connecting to an S-Video Input Jacks .................... 21

Connecting to a Video Input Jacks ..........................22

Connecting the Audio Cable ....................................23

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Connecting to your TV ............................................23

Connecting to a Stereo Amplifi er with Analog Input

Jacks ....................................................................... 24

Connecting to an AV Amplifi er with a Digital Input

Jack ......................................................................... 25

Connecting External Devices ..................................26

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Connecting a VCR, cable box/satellite receiver
(Set top box) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or

S-VIDEO IN Jacks ................................................... 26

Connecting a Camcorder ........................................27

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Playback

DVD Playback

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Region code (DVD-Video only) ...............................40

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Logos of Discs that can be played ..........................40

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Disc types that can be played .................................40

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Discs That Cannot be Played ..................................41

Playing a Disc .......................................................... 41

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Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu .......................42

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Using the Search & Skip Functions ......................... 42

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Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play .........................43

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Using the ANYKEY button .......................................44

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Repeat Playback .....................................................44

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Playing Repeatedly .................................................44

Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly .....................45

Selecting the Subtitle Language ..............................45

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Selecting the Audio language ..................................46

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Changing the Camera Angle ................................... 46

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

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Using the Bookmarks ..............................................47

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Using the Markers ...................................................48

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Playing Back an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 ............... 49

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Buttons on the Remote Control Used for Audio CD

(CD-DA)/MP3 Playback ..........................................49

Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA) ...............................49

Playing an MP3 Disc ............................................... 50

Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc ..................50

Play Option Mode .................................................... 51

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

Playing a Picture Disc .............................................51

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Playing an MPEG4 Disc .......................................... 52

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VCR Playback

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Playing the VCR ...................................................... 53

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Tracking ...................................................................53

Special VCR Playback Features ............................. 53

S-VHS Playback ...................................................... 54

Variable Search System .......................................... 54

Recording

DVD Recording

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Recordable discs ..................................................... 55

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Recording Formats .................................................. 56

Recording Mode ...................................................... 56

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Unrecordable Video .................................................57

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Recording the Current Channel you are watching ..58

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Recording from External Equipment you are Watching

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Recording Through the DV Input Jack ....................60

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

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

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Editing the Scheduled Record List ..........................63

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

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EZ REC MODE .......................................................64

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VCR Recording

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

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

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

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Copy to DVD or VCR ............................................... 67

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Editing

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

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Basic Editing (Title List) ........................................... 70

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Renaming(Labeling) a Title ..................................... 70

Locking(Protecting) a Title .......................................71

Deleting a Title ........................................................71

Deleting a Section of a Title ....................................72

Editing a Chapter ....................................................73

Dividing a Title ......................................................... 74

Advanced Editing (Playlist) ...................................... 75

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Creating a Playlist ...................................................75

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

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

Editing a Scene for the Playlist ...............................76

Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR .........................79

Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist .................79

Disc Manager ..........................................................79

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Editing the Disc Name ............................................. 79

Disc Protection ........................................................ 80

Formatting a Disc .................................................... 80

Finalizing a disc ....................................................... 81

Unfi nalizing a disc (V/VR mode) .............................81

Delete All Title Lists .................................................82

Edit Compatible ....................................................... 82

Reference

Troubleshooting

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(DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R)...........83

Troubleshooting (DVD) ............................................ 84

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Troubleshooting (VCR) ............................................ 85

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Problems and Solutions (Display error Message) ... 86

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Specifi cations ..........................................................88

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Warranty .................................................................. 89

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Getting Started

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General Features

The DVD-VR355 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 DVD-RAM/DVD±
RW/DVD±R discs as if they were VCR tapes.

Getting Started

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

The Integrated menu systems 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
videos in a specifi c sequence according to your needs.

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-VR355, you can create your own DVD video
titles on 4.7 GB DVD±RW/DVD±R or 8.5GB 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 56.)

• 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 40.)

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 60.)

MPEG4 playback

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

DivX Trademark

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

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.

EZ REC MODE

This function allows you Initialize and Finalize a disc
automatically. (See page 64.)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and fl icker
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.

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Before Reading the User’s Manual

How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR

Getting Started

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

+RW

JPEG

MP3

MPEG4

Caution

NOTE

One-Touch

button

ANYKEY

button

About the use of this user’s manual

1) Be sure to be familiarize yourself with the Safety

Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5)

2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section.

(See pages 83~85)

Copyright

©2007 Samsung Electronics Co.
All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual
may be reproduced or copied without the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics Co.

with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW(V)/+R
discs that have been recorded and
fi nalized.

This involves a function available
with DVD-RAM discs.

This involves a function available
with DVD-RW discs.

This involves a function available

-R
with DVD-R discs.

This involves a function available
with DVD+RW discs.

This involves a function available

+R

with DVD+R discs.
This involves a function available

CD

with a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
This involves a JPEG function

available with CD-R/-RW or
DVD±R/±RW/-RAM discs.

This involves an MP3 function
available with CD-R/-RW or
DVD±R/±RW/-RAM discs.

This involves an MPEG4 function
available with DVD±R/±RW/-RAM
discs.

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

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

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

A function that can be operated by
using ANYKEY button.

Step 1 : Select the disc type

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

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Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording

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 "Uninitialized Disc. Do you want to initialize this
disc?" will be displayed.
If you select Yes, initializing will be begin. DVD-RW discs
can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video
mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode)

• There are no differences between DVD-Video format
(Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR
mode) with DVD+R discs.

Using a DVD-R

When using a DVD-R disc, only V mode recording is
possible and no initialization is needed to play it on this
recorder. However, fi nalization is necessary to play this
disc on other DVD players.

You can only use either the VR or Video mode on

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a 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 disc's data will 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
determined as a date and recording can be done once,
daily or weekly. There are 4 recording modes : 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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To start playback, select the title you want to play from the
title list.
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. Chapters will be

Getting Started

created automatically when you fi nalize recording on
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video 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.

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/edit a new playlist on
the same disc without changing the original recording.

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Step 6

:

Finalizing & Playing on other

DVD components

Unpacking

Accessories

▌

Check for the supplied accessories below.

Video/Audio Cable

(AC39-00073A)

Remote Control
(AK59-00062G)

Instruction Manual

(AK68-01343A)

RF Cable for TV

(AC39-42001J)

Batteries for Remote Control

(AAA Size) (AC43-12002H)

Quick Guide

(AK68-01347A)

To play your DVD on other DVD players, fi nalizing may
be necessary. First, fi nish all editing and recording
operations, then fi nalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode

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

When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode

The disc should be fi nalized 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 nalized.

When using a DVD±R disc

You should fi nalize the disc to play it on other DVD
players. No more editing or recording can be made on the
disc once it has been fi nalized.

You can fi nalize automatically using the EZ REC

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MODE. (See page 64)

Connecting the Power Cord

▌

After all connections are complete, plug the power cord
into a wall outlet.

“Auto” appears in the front panel display. This means
that the current time is being set automatically
through the antenna under connection(Auto Program).
The setup may take several minutes.

When the DVD Recorder & VCR operates normally, the
current time is automatically set and displayed in the front
panel display.

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Preparing the Remote Control

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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.

• 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.

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 must set the brand code again.

You can then control the television using the following
buttons.

Button Function

TV POWER
INPUT SEL.
TV VOL +/­CH/TRK ( / )
TV MUTE
0~9
100+

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The various functions may not be able to be
controlled on all televisions. If you encounter
problems, operate the television directly.

Used to switch the television on and off.
Used to select an external source.
Used to adjust the volume of the television.
Used to select the desired channel.
Used to toggle the sound on and off.
Used to input number directly.
Used to select channels over 100.

Getting Started

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.

Brand Codes Brand Codes

SAMSUNG 01,14,15,23,31 NEWSAN 27
DAEWOO 19 NOBLEX 25
EMERSON 21 PANASONIC 12,24
GRADIENTE 30 RCA 07,29
HITACHI 10 SANYO 05,20
JVC 11 SHARP 02,16,22
LG 06,08,18 SONY 03
LOEWE 28 TELEFUNKEN 26
MAGNAVOX 04 TOSHIBA 09
MITSUBISHI 13 ZENITH 17

Result: If your television is compatible with the remote

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

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Tour of the Remote Control

▌

You can control part of another manufacturer’s TV functions with this remote control.

• Buttons that can be controlled on your TV : TV POWER, INPUT SEL., TV VOL +/-, CH/TRK (
0~9, 100+ Button.

/ ), TV MUTE,

Getting Started

1
2

3

4

5
6

7

8

9

10

11
12

13
14

15
16
17

1. DVD Button

Press this when you use a DVD.

2. TV Button

Press this to operate your TV.

3. POWER Button

Press to power the DVD Recorder & VCR on and off.

4. NUMBER Button

5. 100+ Button

Press this to select channel 100 or higher.

6. F.ADV/SKIP Button

Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards.

7. Playback-related Buttons

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

8. TV VOL (Volume) Button

TV volume adjustment

9. MENU Button

Press this to bring up the DVD Recorder & VCR’s
setup menu.

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19

20
21

22
23

24

25
26

27
28

29
30

31
32

33

10. ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons

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

11. INFO Button

Press this to 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.

14. ANYKEY Button

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

15. REC Button

Press this to make a recording on VCR, DVD-RAM/
±RW/±R discs.

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

Press this to select AV input signal in external input
mode. (Tuner, AV input, DV input)

20. OPEN/CLOSE Button

Press this to open and close the disc tray.

21. TV POWER Button

Press to power your TV on and off.

22. TV/VCR Button

23. MARKER Button

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

24. CH/TRK Button

Use this to select a TV channel.
Press this to adjust the tape tracking.

25. RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

26. TV MUTE Button

This also operates as sound mute. (TV mode)

27. EXIT Button

Exit the current menu.

28. PLAY LIST/TITLE MENU Button

Press this to enter the Edit playlist/Title menu.

29. AUDIO Button

Press this to access various audio functions.

30. EZ REC MODE Button (See page 64)

Use this to set the EZ REC MODE.

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

Ã

This is a special remote control for the visually impaired,
and has Braille points on the POWER(

and PLAY(

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) buttons.

), STOP( )

Description

Front Panel

▌

Getting Started

1 2

5

6 87

1. DVD DECK

2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

3. VCR DECK

4. VCR EJECT BUTTON

5. POWER BUTTON

6. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 2 IN)

7. AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV 2 IN)

8. DV INPUT JACK

Front Panel Display

▌

3

12 13

9

9. P.SCAN BUTTON

10. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

11. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON

12. COPY BUTTON

13. CH (

14. RECORD BUTTON

15. STOP BUTTON

16. PLAY/STILL BUTTON

1110 14 15 16

/ ) BUTTON

4

1 32 4 5 6

1. DVD is activated.

2. DVD-RAM is activated.

3. DVD(±)R or DVD(±)RW is actived.

4. Progressive Scan mode is activated.

5. Record function is activated.

6. VCR is activated.

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7. DVD or CD media is loaded.

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

9. When you set a Timer recording,
this indicator appears.

10. VHS video tape is loaded.

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10

Rear Panel

▌

Getting Started

3

21

7 8

65

4

10 11 12

9

Fan

The fan always revolves when the power is on.
Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan
when installing the product.

1. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 1 IN)

2. VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT)

3. AUDIO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT)

4. S-VIDEO IN/OUT JACKS

5. ANT IN JACK

6. ANT OUT (TO TV) JACK

7. AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV 1 IN)

8. AUDIO OUT JACKS (AV OUT)

9. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL)

10. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL)

11. VIDEO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT)

12. HDMI OUT
Connects the input of external equipment
using an HDMI cable.

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Connecting & Setting Up

Connecting the Antenna Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the antenna connection that best suits you
below.

Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box

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

Connections

If you are using an off-air antenna that has

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300-ohm twin fl at leads, use an external antenna
connector (300-75 ohm adaptor : not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder & VCR.

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If you have two separate antennas (one VHF and

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the other UHF), use a UHF/VHF combineradaptor
(available at most electronics shops) to connect
the antenna to the DVD Recorder & VCR.

Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with many

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scrambled channels

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

Connections

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Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few

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scrambled channels

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

Connections

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Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Jack

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HDMI ( High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI enables you to make a digital video and audio connection with a single cable. Using HDMI, the DVD player
transmits a digitial video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack."
Using an HDMI- HDMI cable(not included) 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.

Connections

To hear audio on your TV when using HDMI, set

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the digital audio output to PCM (2 channel).
(See page 32)

Depending on the HDMI device (TV/HDMI

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

If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung

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TV to the DVD recorder & VCR, you can operate
the recorder using the TV remote control. (This is
only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See page 39)

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HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)

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HDMI enables you to make a digital video and
audio connection with a single cable.
Using HDMI, the DVD and VCR player transmits a
digitial video and audio signal and displays a vivid
picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.

When HDMI is connected, you can still record TV

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via Video or S-Video on the VCR, but you cannot
copy from the DVD player to the VCR.

Please check the

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logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.)

logo (If your TV has an

Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack

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Using an HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR
to the DVI IN terminal of your TV.
An HDMI to DVI connection requires a separate audio connection, using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO
(red and white) OUT (AV OUT) terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN
terminals 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.

Connections

To set the HDMI output resolution (480p/720p/

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1080i), see page 34.

HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)

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HDMI enables you to make a digital video and
audio connection with a single cable.
Using HDMI, the DVD and VCR player transmits a
digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid
picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.

HDMI is completely compatible with DVI.

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The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that
HDMI supports multi-channel audio.

HDMI connection description

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

- Even though the DVD Recorder & VCR records
analog audio and video, with HDMI the analog
signal is converted to digital signal and is sent to
the TV.

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

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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 digital-to-analog 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 output
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.

Connecting the Video Cable

There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one of the video connections on the
following pages.
You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit.

Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks (Y,PB,PR)

▌

Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT (Y,PB,PR) jacks on DVD
Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT IN (Y,P

Connections

) jacks on your TV.

B,PR

(P.SCAN Button)

• You will enjoy high quality images. Component video

separates the picture element into black and White(Y),
blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean
images.

• Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the

Component AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder &
VCR and Component AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV
amplifi er). (See pages 21~23)

• Progressive scan

- If your TV supports Progressive Scan, you can enjoy
higher quality video by pressing the P.SCAN button.
(The component cable has to be connected.)

1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button
on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR.

2. The message “Press “Yes” to confi rm Progressive
scan mode. Otherwise press “No”” will appear. Press
the ◄ ► buttons to select Yes, and then press the
ENTER button.

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Compared to standard interlaced video,

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progressive scan doubles the amount of video
lines fed to your TV, resulting in a clearer, more
stable, and fl icker free image than interlaced
video. The component output jack of the DVD
player can be used for progressive output mode,
which is only available with TVs that support
progressive scan.

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Progressive Scan Output (480p)
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. If you experience 480p progressive
scan picture problems, it is recommended that you
switch the connection to the ‘standard defi nition’
output. If there are questions regarding TV set
compatibility with this model, please contact our
customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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The Component jacks will not output video
resolutions above 480p. To view 720p and 1080i,
connect the DVD-VR355 to your TV with an HDMI­HDMI cable. With HDMI connected, press the
P.SCAN button to alternate between all available
resolutions. (See page 34)

Connecting to an S-Video Input Jacks

▌

Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO
IN jack on your TV.

Connections

• You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates

the picture element into black and white (Y) and color
(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video
input mode. This connection outputs the 480i resolution
to your TV.

• Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the

AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and
AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifi er).
(See pages 23~25)

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S-Video and Component video output are

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

Connecting to a Video Input Jacks

▌

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

Connections

• You will enjoy regular quality images.

This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV.

• Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the

AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and
AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifi er).
(See pages 23~25)

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Connecting the Audio Cable

Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages.

Connecting to your TV

▌

This connection will use your TV’s speakers.

Connections

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Connecting to a Stereo Amplifi er with Analog Input Jacks

▌

If your stereo amplifi er only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT (AV OUT) jacks.

Connections

Front (R) speakerFront (L) speaker

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Connecting to an AV Amplifi er with a Digital Input Jack

▌

If your AV amplifi er has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection.
To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See page 32)

Connections

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

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

Connecting External Devices

This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs.

Connecting a VCR, cable box/satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD player to the

▌

AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN Jacks

Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder & VCR. If desired, you can connect
an S-Video cable to the S-Video In jack instead of connecting the Video (yellow) cable. You can record from
connected equipment (VCR, cable box/satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD).

Connections

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You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front

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panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Press the INPUT SEL. button to select the AV1 or

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S-Video input.
Copy protected content cannot be recorded.

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Depending on your input connection, you must

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choose AV 1 (Composite) or S-video.
(See page 37)

Connecting a Camcorder

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You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV2 IN or DV IN jacks on front of
the DVD Recorder & VCR.

Connections

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(See page 60)

If the Input is not selected automatically, press the

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INPUT SEL. button on the remote control to select
desired input.

Check your camcorder's owner's manual to see

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how to use the camcorder in this mode.

DVD-Recorder

System Setup

System Setup

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Timer Record

Setup

Scheduled Record List

MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT

Timer Record

►

►

On-Screen Menu Navigation

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

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Setup

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Setup

MOVE

Clock Set

Auto Clock Set

Manual Clock Set

ENTER RETURN EXIT

Auto Clock Set

Clock Data CH : Automatic

Time Zone : Automatic

Daylight Saving : Automatic

ENTER RETURN EXIT

Auto Clock Set

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

►

►

►

►

►

to use timer recording.

You must have the antenna connected to set the Auto Clock.

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See pages 15~17 for Antenna Connections.
The Clock will be automatically set when you turn off the recorder.

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

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►

button.

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

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

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or daylight saving, you

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can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set
function.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the sub menu (Clock Data CH, Time
Zone or Daylight Saving), then press the ENTER or ► button.

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DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Setup

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Setup

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Setup

Clock Data CH

Select channel : Auto

ENTER RETURN EXIT

Auto Clock Set

Clock Data CH : Automatic

Time Zone : Automatic

Daylight Saving : Automatic

ENTER RETURN EXIT

Clock Data CH : Automatic

Time Zone : Automatic

Daylight Saving : Automatic

Automatic
Atlantic
Eastern
Central
Mountain
Pacific
Alaska
Hawaii

Auto Clock Set

Automatic
Yes
No

Clock Data CH

▌

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal,
then press the ENTER button.
Select Auto to set the channel automatically.

Time Zone

▌

►

►

►

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the time zone of your area, then
press the ENTER or ► button.
Select Automatic to set the time zone automatically.

System Setup

Daylight Saving

▌

►

►

►

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Yes or No, then press the ENTER or
► button.

Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically.

ENTER RETURN EXIT

MOVE

DVD-Recorder

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Setup

Month Day Year Hour Minute AM/PM

▲

01 01 2007 12 00 AM

▼

MON

Press numeric keys or

ENTER RETURN EXIT

MOVE

Manual Clock Set

▲▼

keys.

Manual Clock Set

If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD Recorder & VCR’s internal clock
by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and
time manually.

For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD Recorder & VCR's

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internal clock must be set correctly.

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

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►

button.

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

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

5. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select the Current Date and Time, then

press the ENTER button.
When the current time is stored in memory and then the set is powered
off, the current time will appear in the front panel display.
▲▼ : Sets the value

You can set the value using the number (0~9) buttons.

◄► : Moves to items

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DVD-Recorder

System Setup

No Disc

Timer Rec.

Antenna/Cable TV : Antenna

Setup

Auto Channel Memory
Channel Add/Delete
RF Output Channel : CH3

ENTER RETURN EXIT

MOVE

Channel Set

Antenna
Cable TV

Channel Set

This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Recorder & VCR’

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►

►

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s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the
Antenna In jack during initial setup.

• Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e.

channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.

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

2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►

button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channel Set, then press ENTER or ►
button.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Antenna/Cable TV, then press the
ENTER or ► button.

Select the Antenna or Cable TV(Signal Source) that matches the
antenna connection you selected on pages 15~17.

• Antenna : Select this if the DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to an

indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna. (See pages 15, 17)

• Cable TV : Select this if the DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to a

cable TV. (See page 16)

Auto Channel Memory

Total channel numbers : 06/125
Saved channel :

Stop

Auto Channel Memory

Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active
channels in your area.

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

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2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►

button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channel Set, then press the ENTER
or ► button.

4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Auto Channel Memory, then press
the ENTER or ► button.

• The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically search for all available

channels in the selected tuner band. This procedure may take a few
minutes to complete.

• When fi nished, the lowest channel will be displayed.

• If you want to stop or cancel scanning, press the ENTER button.

Then select ‘YES’.

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