DVD-VR370 DVD-VR375 DVD & VCR user manual imagine the possibilities Thanks you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register 01589T(00)-VR370,375-XSA-ENG.
getting started Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIFD SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, This symbol indicates important instructions DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER accompanying the product.
PRECAUTION Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 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.
getting started Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. ~ Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. ~ Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. Disc Handling ~U se 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.
Disc Specifications ~ DVD-VR370 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 recorded.) Disc Type ❖ DVD-Video ~A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subtitle languages.
getting started ❖ Using MPEG4 disc ~ Video File with following extensions can be played. : .avi, .divx, .AVI, .DIVX ~ DivX Video (Codec) Format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x (without QPEL and GMC) ~ DivX Audio (Codec) Format : MP3, AC3, DTS ~ Supported subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .txt, .ass ~ Each folder can have up to 500 items including files and sub folders. ~ You cannot play back the disc that is larger than a 720 x576 pixel resolution.
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). ~ 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. 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.
getting started getting started 2 3 10 11 12 14 16 17 Warning Precaution General Features Before Reading the User’s Manual How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR Unpacking Tour of the Remote Control Description connecting & setting up 20 25 26 Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR375 only) AV Receiver Connections Connecting External Devices syste
recording editing 69 70 73 76 Playing the Title List Basic Editing (Title List) Advanced Editing (Playlist) Disc Setting reference 80 Troubleshooting appendix 83 Specifications 69 80 83 ● getting started 60 61 63 63 64 65 65 66 67 Recordable discs Recording Mode Unrecordable pictures Recording immediately Recording through the DV Input jack (DVD-VR375 only) Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) Making a Timer Recording Editing the Timer List Deleting the Timer List Basic VCR Recording Check Remain
getting started GENERAL FEATURES ~ DVD-VR370 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 recorded.) ~ DVD-VR375 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.
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 DVD RAM This involves a function available on DVD-RAM. -RW This involves a function available on DVD-RW. -R +RW This involves a function available on DVD-R. This involves a function available on DVD+RW. +R This involves a function available on DVD+R. CD This involves a function available on a data CD (CD-RW or CD-R).
getting started HOW TO USE THE DVD RECORDER & VCR Step 1 : Select the disc type Please check available disc type before recording. ~ DVD-VR370 (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.) ~ DVD-VR375 If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RAM or DVD±RW type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD±R.
Step 3 : Recording There are two different recording methods, Direct Recording (recording a programme you are currently watching) and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as follows : Recording mode : HQ (high quality mode), HSP, SP (standard quality mode), LSP, ESP, LP, EP, SLP (Long duration mode) according to the recording mode. When recording is set in the AUTO mode, the best quality picture is recorded with regards to the remaining time on the disc.
getting started UnPaCKing accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV HDMI Cable Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) User's Manual Quick Guide Remote Control Preparing the remote Control installing batteries in the remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown. 2. install two aaa size batteries. 3. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
Controllable TV Codes BRAND SELECT NUMBER BRAND SELECT NUMBER SAMSUNG TV +01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +35 PANASONIC TV +08, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27 TV +12 PHILIPS TV +02, +20, +22 TV +22 PHONOLA TV +02, +20, +22 BLAUPUNKT TV +09 PIONEER TV +14, +23 BRANDT TV +14 RADIOLA TV +02, +20 BRIONVEGA TV +22 RADIOMARELLI TV +22 CGE TV +21 REX TV +23 CONTINENTAL EDISON TV +24 SABA TV +13, +14, +22, +23, +24 FERGUSON TV +14 SALORA TV +23 FINLUX TV +02, +17, +21 SANYO TV +12, +1
getting started Tour of the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. TV Button Press this to operate TV. STANDBY/ON Button VCR Button Press this when you use a VCR mode. INPUT SEL. Button Select input signal in external input mode [Prog., AV1, AV2 or DV input (DVD-VR375 only)]. OPEN/CLOSE Button To open and close the disc tray. TV STANDBY/ON Button Number Button ANGLE Button F.
DESCriPTiOn Front Panel (DVD-Vr370) ● gETTing STarTED Front Panel (DVD-Vr375) DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON PROG(,/.), SEARCH/SKIP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON STOP BUTTON RECORD BUTTON DUBBING BUTTONS DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON 10 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 11 DVD DECK 1 AUDIO INPUT JACK (AV2 IN) 1 VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV2 IN) 1 STANDBY/ON BUTTON 1 DV IN JACK (DVD-VR375 only) English _1 01589T(00)-VR370,375-XSA-ENG.
getting started Rear Panel (DVD-VR370) Rear Panel (DVD-VR375) M AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS VIDEO/AUDIO JACK (AV1 IN) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS AERIAL IN CONNECTOR OUT TO TV CONNECTOR VIDEO/AUDIO JACK (AV OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) HDMI OUT JACK (DVD-VR375 only) ` The Antenna connection does not pass the output signal of the DVD Recorder & VCR. To watch output signal of the DVD Recorder & VCR, you must connect audio/video. 18_ getting started 01589T(00)-VR370,375-XSA-ENG.
Front Panel Display Progressive Scan Indicator DVD view Indicator VCR view Indicator STATUS Indicator TIMER Indicator ● gETTing STarTED In Disc Indicator Disc Media Indicator English _1 01589T(00)-VR370,375-XSA-ENG.
connecting & setting up COnnECTing DVD rECOrDEr & VCr TO THE TV USing THE rF CaBLE M ` Make sure that both the television and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. 1. Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. . Connect this cable to the 75Ω aerial jack marked . Plug the RF Cable supplied into the on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR. jack on your DVD Recorder & VCR. .
COnnECTing DVD rECOrDEr & VCr TO THE TV USing THE aUDiO/ViDEO 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. 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 must always connect the RF Cable supplied.
connecting & setting up COnnECTing THE COMPOnEnT ViDEO CaBLE You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) 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 inPUT jacks on the rear of the TV. .
` See your TV User’s Manual to find 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. ` Depending on your TV, the method of connection may differ from the illustration above. ` 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.
connecting & setting up Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVi Jack ~ 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.
aV rECEiVEr COnnECTiOnS 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.
connecting & setting up COnnECTing EXTErnaL DEViCES This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. ~ Case 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO AV 1 IN jacks. ~ Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN in jacks.
Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the aV 2 in jacks You can use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from connected equipment. Yellow red or ● COnnECTing & SETTing UP Audio/Video Cable DV Cable (not supplied) White Case 3 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV in jack (DVD-Vr375 only) 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 60 for more information.
system setup 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 12:00 Timer Press these buttons on the remote control to move the selection Title List Timer - Standard bar ▲▼ to cycle through the menu options. Timer List Timer .
TUNER PRESET 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Tuner Preset, then press the OK button. Auto Preset • Plug & Auto Setup (See page 28) • Tuner Preset ● SYSTEM SETUP You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup on page 28).
system setup • Program : Press ▲▼ repeatedly to select the programme position (01 to 99) for the channel and press the OK button. • Channel : Tune the channel using ▲▼ buttons. • AFT : Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer picture. If the picture is not clear, select "Off" and press the OK button. When the fine tuning bar appears, press the ◄ ► buttons to obtain a clearer picture, then press the OK button. • Tuner Audio : Sets the channels for the NICAM broadcast. Normally, select "NICAM.
Present Time To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 30. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Present Time, then press the OK button. Use the ▲▼_ + buttons to input Time, Date or Year. Use number buttons to input clock data directly. . 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. 12:00 Clock Set Title List Set the time and date.
system setup Resolution (HDMI) (DVD-VR375 only) This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI to Display devices (TV, Monitor, etc). ~ 576p : 720 x 576 ~ 720p : 1280 x 720 ~ 1080i : 1920 x 1080i ~ 1080p : 1920 x 1080p ~ Auto : It will be set to the possible maximum resolution supported by the TV. ~ Connect the DVD-VR375 to your TV via HDMI or DVI. Set your TV's input to HDMI or DVI.
Component Out Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. ~ On : Outputs the component video signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals. ~ Off : Outputs no signals. Timer Edit ` When you set “AV 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.
system setup Digital Out Selects audio options for signals output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL). The following setup items switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see "AV Receiver Connections" on page 24.
Downmix (DVDs only) Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. ~ Dolby Surround : Select this setting to enjoy Multi-channel DVDs over two channels. ~ Normal : Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.
system setup Surround Turns on the surround function to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate front speakers. ~ ~ ~ ~ Off : No surround effect Surround 1 : Creates one set of virtual surround speakers. Surround 2 : Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. Surround 3 : Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers.
DVD auto Chapter A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters. A recording(a title) is automatically divided into chapters by inserting chapter markings at specified intervals. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made. XCVKL DVD-VR375 only . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Off, 5 Min or 15 Min, then press the OK button. ~ Off : No chapter mark is inserted.
system setup EZ Record This function allows you Finalise a disc automatically. CVKL (V-mode) 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select EZ Record, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select On, then press the OK button. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu. You can operate EZ Record by using EZ REC MODE button on the remote control. . Insert a disc. If the disc is a new DVD-RW, it is initialised to V mode automatically. . Press the REC (!) button.
~ You can operate the DVD Recorder & VCR by using TV remote control. (TV buttons that can be used to control the DVD Recorder & VCR : , , , , , , and , buttons, ~ button) ~ When you press anynet+ button on the TV remote control, the OSD to the right will appear. DVDR View TV Select Device Record Menu on Device Device Operation Receiver Setup > Move eExit - Select Device : Use this option to select device.
system setup Setting up the Options This function allows you to setup the Options setting. 1. . . . With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Options, then press the OK button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired options, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK button.
If you forgot your password 1. Remove the disc. . Press and hold the PROG (./,) button on the front panel for 10 seconds or more. The tray opens and password reverts to the factory settings. See the below to create a new password. 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rating Level, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Rating Level you want, then press the OK button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play.
system setup Power Save If you set the power save function to "On", the power consumption of this unit is under 1 Watt if Front Display is set to "Off", and under 2 Watts if Front Display is set to others in standby mode. ~ On: Only antenna input signals are output to the connected TV 12:00 Options when the recorder is in standby mode. Language Title List Parental Timer ~ Off : Does not set to power save mode. Normally, select this Front Display : Auto Edit Power Save : On On setting.
Auto Play If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. ~ On : The VCR will automatically begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as the safety tab of the cassette has been removed. ~ Off : Auto play is disabled.
playback This section introduces basic functions of playback and playback by disc type. Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this DVD Recorder & VCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo content Recorded content AUDIO DVD-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO JPEG JPEG Image MP3 MP3 Audio MPEG4 MPEG4 Movie Single sided (12cm) Double sided (12cm) Single sided (8cm) Double sided (8cm) Single sided (12cm) Single sided (8cm) Single sided (12cm) Single sided (8cm) Single sided(12cm) Single sided (8cm) Single sided (12cm) Single sided (8cm) ● PLAYBACK AUDIO-CD Disc Shape Single Layer (12cm) AUDIO DVD-RAM VIDEO (4.7GB) Dual Layer (12cm) (8.
playback Discs that cannot be played ~ DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL” ~ 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. ~ A DVD-RW(V)/-R(V)/+R disc which has been recorded and not finalised in a different manufacturer’s recorder. ~ DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc ~ VCD/SVCD/CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I ~ BD, HD-DVD M ` This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0.
Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu Some type of discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapter, audio track, subtitle, film preview, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO Disc Z ● PLAYBACK Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc. • Move to the setup menu related to playback operation. • You can select audio language and subtitle etc. provided by the disc.
playback Skipping Chapters, Titles or Markers ZXCVBKLD During play, press the SKIP ( ) buttons on the remote control. ~ If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter or Title or marker Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to the beginning of the previous chapter or Title or marker (DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)) ~ If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the next chapter or track.
Moving to a desired scene directly ZXCVKLD If you want to move to a certain title, chapter or time, use this function. 1. Press the anYKEY button during playback. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title, Chapter or Time. . Then, press the OK button. M Title 2/6 Chapter 2/12 Time 00:00:52 Audio ENG Dolby D 5.1ch(1/1) Remain 00:00:52 Subtitle 1/2 ENG Angle 1/1
playback Selecting the Subtitle Language ZD This enables you to select the available subtitle languages on a disc. Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. You can also operate this function by pressing the SUBTiTLE button on the remote control. 1. Press the anYKEY button during playback. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Subtitle, then press the ◄ ► buttons to select the desired subtitle language. . Press the OK button.
Playing an Audio CD/MP3 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 playback Press the ( / (Audio CD only) ● PLAYBACK button : Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your DVD Recorder & VCR moves to and plays the previous track. If you press this button within three seconds after playback starts, the previous track will be played. If you press this button after three seconds, the current track will be replayed from the beginning.
playback Playing an MP3 Disc 1. Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray. ~ The menu is displayed . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Music, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track you want to hear, and then press the OK button. MP3 Screen Elements Music 12:00 (( )) Q SONG01.MP3 E\ ♫ 1/15 > Move M Surround : Off Play 00:00:19 q♫ SONG01.MP3 ♫ SONG02.MP3 ♫ SONG03.MP3 ♫ SONG04.MP3 ♫ SONG05.MP3 ♫ SONG06.
~ Press the ANYKEY button to display the menu bar. ~ Press the ANYKEY button again to clear the menu bar. M ` If select the Photo, JPEG files will only be displayed. ` If there are no JPEG files, empty folder will only be displayed. Music/Photo Simultaneous Playback Music . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Mix, and then press the OK button. The track list will be displayed. )) Surround : Off Q SONG01.MP3 E/ ♫ 1/15 Play 00:00:19 q♫ SONG01.MP3 Do♫you want to view SONG02.
playback M ` This unit can play the following video compression formats, - DivX Video (Codec) Format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x (without QPEL and GMC) - DivX Audio (Codec) Format : MP3, AC3, DTS ` Supported subtitle file formats : .smi, .srt, .sub, .txt, .ass (The subtitle file should have exactly the same name to corresponding DivX file name) ` Some DivX files created on a personal computer may not be play back.
Variable Search System Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & VCR, an index is automatically marked on the tape when recording is started.The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. ~ This DVD Recorder & VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As a result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other VCRs using the same system and vice versa.
recording This section shows various DVD Recording & VCR methods. This unit can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference. Recordable discs This DVD Recorder & VCR can record on the following discs. ~ DVD-VR370 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R ~ DVD-VR375 DVD-RAM DVD+RW DVD+R ~ DVD±RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. ~ DVD±Rs are non-rewritable.
M ` Finalise - This closes the DVD-RW/±R so no additional recording can be done. - The DVD-RAM/+RW disc cannot be finalised. ` Unfinalise Recording Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. ~ DVD-RAM/±RW/+R : Format will be started automatically. ~ DVD-R : Initialising the disc is unnecessary.
recording Unrecordable pictures Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this DVD Recorder & VCR. When the DVD Recorder & VCR receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. You cannot record. The disc is protected. Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never.
rECOrDing iMMEDiaTELY XCV KL DVD-VR375 only Before you start 1. Make sure antenna cable is connected. DVD -RW VR SP AV 1 ● rECOrDing . Press the OPEn/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. . Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/+R discs should be formatted or initialised in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted. Make sure to format your unformatted discs before recording. . Press the OPEn/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
recording rECOrDing THrOUgH THE DV inPUT JaCK (DVD-Vr375 OnLY) You may control a Camcorder connected to the DV Input jack on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape from a camcorder that has a DV output jack. 1. Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. DV ( @ # * + ) ! . Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the inPUT SEL. button on the remote control. .
To stop recording Press the STOP ( ) button. The message “Press STOP button once more to cancel Timer Record” is displayed. Press the STOP ( ) button again. The message “Updating the information of disc. Please wait for a moment” is displayed. M ` The timer counter decreases by the minute from the recording time set to 0:00, then the DVD Recorder & VCR stops recording. Make sure the Clock (Setup-Present Time) must be set before you proceed with a timer recording.
recording ❖ Recording Mode (DVD) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function is selected only one mode in HQ, HSP, SP, LSP, ESP, LP, EP and SLP modes and you can use this mode for timer recording. HQ : Approx. 1 hour HSP : Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes SP (standard quality) : Approx. 2 hours LSP : Approx.
Editing the Timer List Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. XCV KL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Timer List, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of the Timer List you want to edit, then press the OK button. ~ The Edit and Delete items are displayed. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Edit, then press the OK button. ~ The Timer List screen is displayed.
recording Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in preset increments up to 6 hours by pressing the (REC) button repeatedly. M ` Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab.
CHECK rEMaining TiME Press inFO button on the remote control. The following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording Mode, remaining time, input channel, current time.) DVD-RW Stop 0:00:00 SP Rem 02:00 Prog. 1 12 : 00 ● rECOrDing Tue 01 Jan. 2008 VCR Stop 0:00:37 LP Rem 01:59 Prog. 1 SPECiaL rECOrDing FEaTUrES While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different media, or add recording time in preset increments. 1.
recording Dubbing to DVD or VIDEO You can copy from the DVD to VIDEO or VIDEO to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and disc. Dubbing from DVD to VCR XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Dubbing, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Simple Dubbing, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DVD ➞ VIDEO, then press the OK button.
Dubbing from VCR to DVD XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Simple Dubbing, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VIDEO ➞ DVD, then press the OK button. The Message "Do you want to copy video contents to DVD?" will be displayed. . Press the ◄► buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button.
recording DV Simple Dubbing You can find the dubbing start point to record on a disc easily by using the DV Simple Dubbing function. To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 67. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DV Simple Dubbing, then the OK button. The DV Tape Mode screen will be displayed. . Select the playback related buttons using the ◄ ► button to find the dubbing start point. . If you find start point, press the ◄ ► button to select ● (Record), then press the OK button. Dubbing starts.
editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Playing the Title List XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. ● EDITING Follow these instructions to play back a title from the Title List. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to play from Title List, and then press the PLAY button. .
editing Basic Editing (Title List) Renaming (Labeling) a Title (Title Name) Follow these instructions to rename a title list, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded programme. XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to rename from the Title List, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title Name, then press the OK button. The Title Name screen is displayed. .
Erasing a Title (Title Erase) Follow these instructions to erase a title from the Title List. XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD -RAM Title List (Original) 1/4 . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title Erase, then press the OK AV1 button. 4 01.Jan.2008 OK Cancel 12:06 1LSP You will be prompted with a confirmation message.
editing M ` You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title. ` If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased. Erasing a section of a Title (A-B Erase) Follow these instructions to erase a section of a Title List entry. XCVK (VR mode) DVD-VR375 only 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD -RAM A-B Erase 12:00 Title No. 03 . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to edit from the Title List, then press the OK button. .
M ` The length of the section to be deleted must be at least 5 seconds long. ` End point cannot be marked earlier than start point. ` The section cannot be deleted when it includes a still picture. Dividing a title into two (Divide Title) Follow these instructions to divide a title into two. (VR mode) 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD -RAM Divide Title (Original) Title No. 01 .
editing - To make a new playlist . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Make, then press the OK button. A new Make Scene screen is displayed. A new Scene will be added to the current Playlist. DVD -RAM Create Playlist 12:00 Scene No. 01 Start End Start 00:00:01 M ` You can check and see all the scenes on the Edit Playlist screen. (See page 71) ` Repeat steps 1~5 if you want to make a new playlist. Make ► Playlist No. 01 00:00:01 End 00:00:00 4 01.Jan.
Renaming a Playlist Title Follow these instructions to rename a playlist title, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist title. XCV (VR mode) 1. Press the TITLE LIST button with the disc stopped, then press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title Name, then press the OK button. The Title Name screen is displayed. . Enter the desired characters using the ▲▼◄ ► buttons. ~ Backspace : Moves the cursor one position backwards.
editing DiSC SETTing Menu items may vary, depending on the existence of a recorded title. Editing the Disc name Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Setting, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc name, then press the OK button. The Disc Name screen is displayed. . Enter the desired characters using the ▲▼◄ ► buttons.
Formatting a Disc Use these instructions to format a disc. The Disc Protection should be cleared. XCK DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Format, then press the OK button. DVD+rW ~ You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'All of the data will be erased (even protected titles). Do you want to format this disc?'.
editing Finalising a Disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/±R disc with your DVD recorder & VCR, it needs to be finalised before it can be played back on external devices. CVL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Setting, then press the OK button. . Press the ▲▼ button to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK button.
Disc information XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Setting, then press the OK button. 12:00 Disc Media DVD-RW Title No. Original 1 / Playlist 0 Protected Not Protected Date 1.03.2008 ~ --.--.---- Remainder HQ : 0H58M HSP : 1H27M SP : 1H56M LSP : 2H25M ESP : 2H54M LP : 3H53M EP : 5H48M SLP : 7H49M 4.5 / 4.7GB Format VR Mode rReturn eExit ● EDiTing .
reference Troubleshooting (DVD) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. PROBLEM No power. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on. EXPLANATION/SOLUTION • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the /I button of your DVD Recorder & VCR. The DVD Recorder & VCR requires some time to initialise after it is turned on. Cannot record TV programmes.
Troubleshooting (DVD) PROBLEM EXPLANATION/SOLUTION You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You’ve requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Play mode settings are different from the settings configured with the Setting menu. The disc does not support all the selected functions. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.
reference Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. PROBLEM EXPLANATION/SOLUTION No power • Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. • Have you pressed the /I button? You cannot insert a video cassette • A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. The television programme was not recorded • Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections.
appendix Specifications Input AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 27 Watts/1Watts(Standby mode) Weight 4.4Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 331(D) x 79(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.
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