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 01669A-VR370,375-EDC-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. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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 • 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.
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 CONNECTING & SETTING UP 20 SYSTEM SETUP 29 PLAYBACK 44 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 20 27 28 Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting the SCART Cable Connecting the Audio/Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR375 only) AV Receiver Connections Connec
RECORDING 56 70 REFERENCE 61 61 63 64 64 65 66 66 67 68 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 Using the ShowView Feature Basic VCR Recording Check Remaining Time Special Recording Features Dubbing to DVD or VIDEO DV Dubbing (DVD-VR375 only) 70 71 74 77 Playing the Title List Basic Editing (Title List) Advan
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 Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) User's Manual Quick Guide 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. Replace the cover.
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, AV3 or DV input (DVD-VR375 only)]. OPEN/CLOSE Button To open and close the disc tray.
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 12 AUDIO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) 13 VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) 14 STANDBY/ON BUTTON 15 DV IN JACK (DVD-VR375 only) English _17 01669A-VR370,375-EDC-ENG.
getting started Rear Panel (DVD-VR370) Rear Panel (DVD-VR375) M AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT) AV2 (EXT) SCART COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS AERIAL IN CONNECTOR OUT TO TV CONNECTOR AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART 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 or Scart cables.
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 _19 01669A-VR370,375-EDC-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. 2. Connect this cable to the 75Ω aerial jack marked 3. Plug the RF Cable supplied into the on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR. jack on your DVD Recorder & VCR. 4.
CONNECTING THE SCART CABLE Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable M Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the RF Cable. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD Recorder & VCR is switched off. Make sure that both the television and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. 1. Connect the Aerial Cable. 2.
connecting & setting up Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder & VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. 1. AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
CONNECTING 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. 1. Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. 2. Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate input connector on the television. 4. Plug the other end of the audio cables into the appropriate input connectors on the television.
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. 2.
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 Case1 : Connecting an external devices to the AV3 jacks You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD Recorder & VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. 1. Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO input jack on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR. 2. Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate output connector on the other system (VCR or Camcorder, etc). 3.
system setup ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION 2. OK Button Press this button on the remote control to confirm 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. Edit Timer List Dubbing Disc Setting Setup > Move sOk rReturn eExit ● SYSTEM SETUP The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR.
system setup TUNER PRESET 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Tuner Preset, then press the OK button. Auto Preset You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup on page 29). Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
• 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. • Pay TV/Canal+ • Station Name : Display station name automatically detected in broadcasting signal.
system setup SETTING UP THE VIDEO OPTIONS This function allows you to setup the video setting. This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Title List 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Video, then press the OK button. Video setup menu will be displayed. Edit 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired video option, then press the OK button. 12:00 Setup 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK button.
Video (HDMI) (DVD-VR375 only) Selects the type of output from the HDMI/OUT jack. • YCbCr : Normally, select this when connecting to an HDMI device. • RGB : Gives brighter colours and deeper black. Select this if colours are weak.
system setup 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 M Dubbing When you set “AV 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.
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 27.
system setup Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only) Makes the sound clearer when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to Audio DRC. • Standard : Normal setting • TV Mode : Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. • Wide Range : Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.
DV Audio Input (DVD-VR375 only) • Stereo 1 : Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. • Stereo 2 : Records additional audio only. • Mix : Records both original and additional sounds. 12:00 Audio Digital Out Title List Timer Edit Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.
system setup 3. Press the REC button to start recording. (See page 57 about how to set the recording mode) 4. Press the STOP button to stop recording. 5. During playback, you can check the created chapters by pressing the ANYKEY button. M Title 2/2 Chapter 1/5 Time 00:00:52 Audio Dolby D 2ch(1/1) Remain 00:00:52
M If you select off, you must finalise the disc manually in the Disc Setting menu. (see page 79) The length of Recording is different according to recording mode. (see page 57) When the EZ Record is set to “On”, a DVD-RW disc will be formatted to V mode automatically, even if you select the VR mode in the Format DVD-RW option. Anynet+(HDMI CEC) (DVD-VR375 only) 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Anynet+(HDMI CEC), then press the OK button. Anynet+(HDMI CEC) items will be displayed.
system setup Language Follow (DVD-VR375 only) This sets the menu language of external devices connected to a Samsung TV using Anynet +, so they match the language setting of the TV. To activate this, Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) must be set to On. • On • Off 12:00 Features Title List Timer Edit Dubbing Disc Setting Setup > Move DVD Auto Chapter : 5 Min Format DVD-RW : VR EZ Record : Off VCR Function Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) : On Language Follow : On ✔ On DVD Bilingual Rec.
Language If you set the language options, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Language, then press the OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed. Timer Edit OSD : English Disc Menu : English Audio : Original Subtitle : Auto Dubbing Disc Setting Setup > Move sOk rReturn eExit 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language, then press the OK button.
system setup Changing the Password 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Change Password, then press the OK button. The "Enter your password" message will be displayed. 2. Enter a new 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. The “Confirm the password” message will be displayed. 3. Enter your new password again using the number buttons on the remote control.
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 DVD-VIDEO Disc Logo content Recorded content AUDIO 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) (4.7GB) DVD-RAM AUDIO VIDEO Dual Layer(12cm) (8.
playback Discs that cannot be played • DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” 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 ZXCVBKL 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. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title, Chapter or Time. 4. 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. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Subtitle, then press the ◄ ► buttons to select the desired subtitle language. 3. 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 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Music, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track you want to hear, and then press the OK button. MP3 Screen Elements Music 12:00 (( )) Surround : Off Q SONG01.MP3 E\ ♫ 1/15 > Move M 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 2. 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.
Slow motion In Pause mode, press ( ) button for slow motion. Press the ( ) button repeatedly to play slow motion speed at 1/10, 1/7, 1/5 normal speed. Press the PLAY button twice to resume normal viewing. Variable Search System Go to Zero ● PLAYBACK 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.
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 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 3. 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. 4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
recording M You can not change the recording mode and the programme while recording. Recording will stop automatically if there is no free space left for recording. Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, up to 49 titles onto a DVD+RW/+R disc. If the power interrupted due to power failure or other reasons, the title being recorded will not be saved onto the disc. Recording will stop automatically if a copy protected image is selected.
MAKING A ONE TOUCH RECORDING (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in preset minute increments up to 8 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly. XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 2. Press the REC button. 3. While in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate One-Touch Recording (OTR). • Record length 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD Recorder & VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes. ● RECORDING 1. Press the PROG/TRK (,/.
recording Timer - Standard 31/01 Sun 29/01 Media Date Start End Prog. Mode PDC /VPS Edit 01 --No.01 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- -- ► --/-- --:---:------- PDC -Date Start End Prog. Mode /VPS --/-- --:---:-------Today 12 : 00 12 : 11 Prog. 1 SP Off --/-- --:---:-------- ► 02 04 --Media --DVD --- 05 --- ShowView --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- -- ► 06 --- --:-- ---- --- -- ► 03 30/01 Mon-Fri Mon-Sat 02/01 Sun-Sat 01/01 Today 12:00 No.
5. Press the OK button. If the timer settings overlap The first programme has priority. After recording of the first programme is complete, the second programme starts being recorded. 6. Turn the power off to finish the Timer Recording setting. will blink if disc or tape is not inserted. • will appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. • Timer Recording will not work when the power is on.
recording DELETING THE TIMER LIST Follow these directions to delete a title from the timer record list. XCV 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Timer, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Timer List, then press the OK button. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of the Timer List you want to delete, and then press the OK button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5.
7. Turn the power off by pressing the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer list setting. Timer - Standard 8. Refer to pages 63~64 if you want to - Check whether the timer Recording has set correctly or not. - Cancel a preset recording. M Media Date Start End Prog. Mode PDC /VPS Edit 01 --No.01 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- --- -- ► ► 04 ----/-- --:---:-------Media Date Start End Prog. Mode PDC ----/-- --:---:------- /VPS -DVD Today 12 : 00 --:-12 : 11----Prog.
recording M When you watch or record on the VCR during DVD Recording, some function buttons may not operate. 4. Press the (REC) button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see “Special Recording Features”. To stop recording Press the STOP button to stop a recording in progress. CHECK REMAINING TIME Press INFO button on the remote control. The following information will be displayed.
M When the DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to your TV using the HDMI or component video cables, the VCR's playback screen on the video tape will not display during DVD recording. You cannot record different channels at the same time. The DVD and VCR cannot start recording at the exact same time. DUBBING TO DVD OR VIDEO ● RECORDING 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.
recording Dubbing from VCR to DVD XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Dubbing, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Simple Dubbing, then press the OK button. 4. 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. 5. Press the ◄► buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button.
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 68. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DV Simple Dubbing, then the OK button. The DV Tape Mode screen will be displayed. 6. 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 Follow these instructions to play back a title from the Title List. XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to play from Title List, and then press the PLAY button. 3. Press the STOP button to stop playing.
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 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to rename from the Title List, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title Name, then press the OK button. The Title Name screen is displayed. 4. Select the desired characters using the ▲▼◄ ► buttons, press the OK button.
editing 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 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to erase from the Title List, then press the OK button. 12:00 Do you want to erase "No.01"? (If you have created a Playlist or Dubbing list with this title. part of that Playlist or Dubbing list will also be erased.) 3.
6. Press the ◄► buttons to select OK, then press the OK button. The selected chapter is erased from the title. To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4. 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. Follow these instructions to erase a section of a Title List entry. XCVK ● EDITING Erasing a section of a Title (A-B Erase) (VR mode) 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.
editing 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. XCVK (VR mode) 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD -RAM Divide Title (Original) 12:00 Title No. 01 2.
5. Press the OK button at the end point. • The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. - To make a new playlist 6. 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 You can check and see all the scenes on the Edit Playlist screen. (See page 72) Repeat steps 1~5 if you want to make a new playlist.
editing 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. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to rename from the Playlist, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Title Name, then press the OK button. The Title Name screen is displayed. 4.
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 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Setting, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Name, then press the OK button. The Disc Name screen is displayed. 4. Enter the desired characters using the ▲▼◄ ► buttons. • Backspace : Deletes the character before the cursor.
editing 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. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Setting, then press the OK button. 3. 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?'.
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. 3. Press the ▲▼ button to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK button. You will be prompted with the message ‘Do you want to finalise this disc?’ 4. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Finalise, then press the OK button.
editing Disc Information XCVKL DVD-VR375 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Setting, then press the OK button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Information, then press the OK button. The Disc Information is displayed. Disc Information 12:00 Disc Name Disc Media DVD-RW Title No. Original 1 / Playlist 0 Protected Not Protected Date 1.03.2008 ~ --.--.
reference TROUBLESHOOTING (DVD) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. 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.
reference TROUBLESHOOTING (DVD) PROBLEM icon appears on the screen. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. PROBLEM No power EXPLANATION/SOLUTION • Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. • Have you pressed the /I button? • 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 Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 30 Watts/4Watts(Standby mode) Weight 4.4Kg General Input 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) Euro Scart socket : 1.
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