CHT-420 Set : DVD-CM420 (Speaker : SP-420 ) Instruction Manual EJECT OPEN/CLOSE PHONES REC S.MODE S.EFFECT CHANNEL DVD VCR FM/AM INPUT VOL www.samsungusa.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 10. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. 11. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ◆ Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ ◆ 5 - DVD Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Disc Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Feature Summary System Features ◆ 9 - Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 How to Set a Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ◆ Appendix A - Advanced Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 S-Video/Component Video Connections (for DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the FM and AM antennas . . . . . . . .
Disc Type and Characteristics Front Panel Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time 5" Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. PHONES DVD Audio + Video 31/2" VIDEO-CD 5" Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. 74 min. 31/2" 20 min. 5" 74 min.
Remote Control Overview Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 DVD & VCR RADIO ANT. IN FM 75 COAXAL (FROM ANT.) LINE IN 1 AUDIO LINE IN 2 LINE OUT SPEAKERS R RF OUT (TO TV) AM CENTER SURROUND L FRONT L WOOFER SURROUND R FRONT R L DVD Olny S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 8 RADIO FM ANTENNA INPUT RF ANTENNA INPUT LINE IN 1, 2 LINE OUT TO TV COOLING FAN 5.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control 1 Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. In this section, you will connect the DVD-VCR to your television and run Auto Setup, which automatically searches for channels and sets the player’s internal clock. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. NOTES: Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television.
Deck Control Buttons The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following buttons are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 1 POWER Button Basic VHS Playback To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted; see page 41. Press the POWER button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menu system allows you to set all functions for your DVD-VCR. The following buttons are used to open and navigate through the on-screen menu system. MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit 1 ❷ ➛ ❿ RETURN MENU Button With the DVD in stop mode, press to access the DVD-VCR onscreen menu system.
Manual Clock Set Tuner Band Setting If Auto Setup was unable to find a local TV station to set the DVDVCR’s internal clock, follow these instructions to set the date/time manually. NOTE: It is important to set the clock for accurate Timer Recording. This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’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.
Auto Channel Memory Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area. 1 Open “MENU” Channel Add/Delete Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. 1 1 2 Select “Install” Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button.
RF Output Channel 1 MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit ❷ ➛ ❿ Open “MENU” 2 Select “Options” ENTER 3 Select “RF Output Channel” OPTION SETUP 4 3CH ➛ ❿ 3CH Auto Off Press Return to change. A message will appear on your TV. Then press ENTER to change. 4CH 5 MAIN MENU 2 Select “Options” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “Option Setup,” then press ENTER to select.
Disc Menu Language MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD disc menus. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. ❷ ➛ ❿ 1 ENTER Open “MENU” 1 2 Select “DVD” 2 3 Select “Disc Menu” Select “DVD” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “DVD Setup,” then press ENTER to select.
Parental MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit DVD Setup ❷ ➛ ❿ RETURN ENTER Dynamic Compression Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear. • Not all discs are rated. 1 Open “MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button.
TV Aspect Ratio Black Level Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format.
Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ll (Play/Pause) button. NOTE : Changing the view during DVD/CD playback will stop the playback. 1 1 Still 2 Skip Forward/Back While a CD or DVD disc is in Play mode, press the Skip Forward/Back (❿❿l / l➛➛) buttons on the remote control or front panel to jump forward and backward through disc chapters/tracks. • Skip Forward will jump to the next chapter/track.
Title/Chapter/Time Selection If you press the INFO. button during DVD playback, you can view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc. 1 1 You can zoom in at 2 or 4 times the normal magnification while watching a DVD. 1 2 T : 01 • The “TITLE” icon will light on the Front Panel Display, followed by the current title number, hours, minutes, and seconds.
Subtitle A-B Repeat Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The SUBTITLE button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. 1 Open Subtitle Menu The A-B Repeat function allows you to repeat any segment of a DVD or CD. Simply mark the beginning point (A) and the ending point (B) of the segment you want to review. 1 In Play mode, press the REPEAT button, then press left/right to select A-B Repeat. Set Subtitle Language • “A-” will be highlighted when A-B Repeat is selected.
Repeat Chapter/Title You can repeat a single chapter, or repeat a complete title. 1 Bookmarks You can insert up to three Bookmarks on your DVDs, so you can jump quickly to your favorite scene or song. Open Repeat Menu In Play mode, press the REPEAT button to open the Repeat menu. 1 NOTE: If you are playing a CD, you should select REPEAT menu. 1 • Press the left/right buttons to select REPEAT menu, then press ENTER to open.
Programmed Playback (CD) Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of tracks on a CD. 1 Open Playback Mode Menu 2 Track 01 05 09 13 02 06 10 14 03 04 07 08 11 12 15 16 ❿ ❷ ➛ ❿ RETURN CLEAR Program Order 01 - - - - - -- -- -- --- -- -- --- -- -- --- -- -- -ENTER • If there are more than 8 folders on the disc, press RETURN to view additional folders. • If there are no folders on the CD-R, skip to Step 3.
Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Repeat, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. PLAY 1 2 Press the INFO. button to see the current status of the VCR deck, as well as the tape counter position and record speed. 3 If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play.
Variable Search System Press the SEARCH button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was recorded on a VCR without VISS. If you want to index two programs in a row, set your VCR to stop, then start recording each program.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a DVD, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. 1 2 1 Pause/Resume Recording Press the ❿ll (Play/Pause) button. Press REC again to resume. 2 Stop Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. RECORD 1 Follow the instructions on page 43 to begin recording.
How to Set a Timer Recording MAIN MENU DVD VCR Options Language Program Clock Install Exit Insert a blank tape with a Record Safety Tab into the VCR deck. The Timer Recording Feature allows you to program up to 8 events at a time to record up to a month in advance. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Before You Begin...
Connecting the FM and AM antennas 1 FM antenna connections • Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal. • Unwind the antenna wire and then fasten it to a wall in an area where reception is best. - If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna. Remove the existing FM antenna before connecting the 75Ω coaxial cable. 2 Connecting the Speakers Connect the front, center, and surround speakers and the subwoofer to the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit.
Volume light Speaker setup 1 1 MAIN MENU With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD VCR Options Language 2 Program Clock Install RETURN ENTER ❷ 3 Channel setup ❿ Volume light : RETURN [Auto] Auto On Select “DVD” 3 Select “Audio Options” Move the selection bar to “Audio Options”, then press ENTER to options. Setting the delay time You can customize the sound to best fit the specific acoustics of the room by adding a delay to the sound from the center and surround speakers.
Speaker setup Dolby Pro Logic II decoder To adjust the speaker balance 1 1 Press the SPEAKER button. • Each time you press the button, the speaker is selected in the order of FL➝ C ➝ FR ➝ SR ➝ SL ➝ SU ➝ VOL. You will see this on the unit's display. 2 Use the + and - buttons to adjust the volume on the desired speaker. Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvement over conventional Dolby Pro Logic.
SOUND mode/effect function Listening to radio broadcasts This feature simulates the sound of different acoustic spaces. 1 1 Press the SOUND MODE button. PL II • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows. NAT (NATURAL) JAZZ • The SOUND mode adds an acoustic surround effect during playback of stereo analog or linear PCM digital signals. You can automatically or manually tune in to FM and AM stations to listen to radio broadcasts. 1 Press the FM/AM button.
Monitor TV Connections Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs. IN (FROM ANT.) LINE IN 1 AUDIO LINE IN 2 LINE OUT NOTE: R F OUT L (TO TV) A monitor television is not the same as a computer monitor.
Technical Specifications Inputs Outputs VCR DVD SYSTEM RECEIVER AUDIO 2 Stereo audio inputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 47KΩ, VIDEO 2 Composite video inputs, RCA Connector, 75Ω, 1Vp-p RF Antenna or CATV Input, F-Connector, 75Ω IMPEDANCE AUDIO 1 Stereo audio outputs, RCA Connector, -8dbm, 1.5KΩ FREQ. RESPONSE VIDEO 1 Composite video output, RCA Connector, 75Ω, 1Vp-p VIDEO (DVD only) 1 S-Video output, S-Connector, 75Ω, Y=1.0Vp-p, C=0.286Vp-p 1 Component video output, 75Ω, Y=1.0Vp-p, Pb=0.
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