00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 1 DVD-VCR DVD-V 70 DVD-V 80 DVD-V 85 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE EJECT STANDBY/ON PROG DVD VCR LINE2 OK www.samsung.com.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 2 Contents ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ GB Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 5 Disc Type and Characteristics ................................................................................................. 6 ◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Front View of the DVD-VCR ....................................................................................................
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 3 Contents ◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Selecting the Recording Speed................................................................................................. Protecting a Recorded Cassette ............................................................................................... Recording a Programme Immediately.......................................................................................
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 4 Contents (cont.) ◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS ■ ■ GB ■ Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 68 Problems and Solutions (VCR) ............................................................................................. 69 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ..............................................................................................
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 5 Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. GB The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 10% 75% 40°C H H 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 6 Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) GB Recording Disc Size Types DVD 12 Cm Audio + Video 8 Cm VIDEO-CD 12 Cm Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Max. Playing Time Characteristics Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 7 Front View of the DVD-VCR ( DVD -V70 ) STANDBY/ON BUTTON DVD DECK REW /SKIP BACK BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR SELECT BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON DVD SELECT BUTTON GB PROG STANDBY/ON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL F.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 8 Rear View of the DVD-VCR ( DVD -V70 ) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL) GB LINE IN 1 RF ANTENNA INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT JACK LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) RF OUT TO TV AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) ( DVD -V80 / DVD -V85) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL) LINE IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT JACK LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (OPTICAL) AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) 8 RF ANTENNA
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 9 Infrared Remote Control ( DVD -V70 ) STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 19 20 3 21 4 5 22 6 23 7 24 25 8 9 26 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 OK 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 GB STANDBY/ON SHUTTLE << / >> CLEAR DVD, VCR SELECT AUDIO TRK T X REWIND SKIP BACK STOP SUBTITLE MENU UP LEFT DOWN SPEED SP/LP RECORD TIMER ANGLE IPC OPEN/CLOSE 0-9 TV/VCR INPUT SEL. F.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 10 Infrared Remote Control ( DVD -V80 / DVD -V85) GB STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 19 20 3 4 21 5 22 6 23 7 24 25 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 10 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 24 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 OK 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 STANDBY/ON SHUTTLE << / >> CLEAR DVD TV MUTE.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 11 Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 GB STEREO 6 7 8 1 The DVD Deck is active 6 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded 2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded 7 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing 3 The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is displayed 4 VHS tape is inserted 5 The VCR Deck is active (The current TV show or video is broadcast in Stereo) 8 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 12 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems ◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) GB Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 13 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ☛ An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial A cable television network A satellite receiver GB Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. 2 1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 14 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. GB ➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 15 Plug & Auto Set up Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 13. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable) 2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains. Result: The Language Set menu is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 16 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable GB STANDBY/ON ➢ OPEN/CLOSE To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). 2 4 16 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the DVD-VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 17 Deck Control Keys The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck. ◆ The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that the DVD deck is selected.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 18 Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. GB 1 2 2 3 4 OK 18 1 TV/VCR Button Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. 2 PROG Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. 3 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly. 4 INFO. Press to display the channel you are watching. ◆ Also works in DVD and VCR mode.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 19 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly 1 GB 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 20 Setting the Menu Language 1 Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . GB 1 OK 2 Select “Language” Use the or buttons to highlight “Language,” then press the OK or . 3 Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button. Language Set English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands 20 4 Press the or buttons to select language you want.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB1 11/14/05 9:51 AM Page 21 VCR Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 15). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 15) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 22) You can store up to 80 stations.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 22 Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ GB You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK or to select this option. The Install menu is displayed.
n y 00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 23 VCR Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position GB you can cancel it. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , buttons to select the option. 3 Install Australia Model Press the OK or to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 24 Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. GB Australia Model 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK or buttons to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed. 4 Press the corresponding Setup option is selected.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 25 Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) (Newzealand Model only) VCR You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your VCR. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. GB 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed. 4 Press the or buttons, until the TV System option is selected.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 26 Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. ➢ GB ◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVDVCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB. If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set DVD-V80/ DVD-V85 NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 27 VCR NICAM (Newzealand Model only) NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. GB Please refer to page 40. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 28 Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. GB Australia Model 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. The Setup menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding , buttons to select the User Set option.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 29 G-CODE Extend ★(DVD-V80/DVD-V85 Only) VCR To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called GCODE EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . 2 Press the corresponding , buttons to select the User Set option. 3 Press the OK or buttons to select this option. Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Screen Messages Language Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU and Timer functions, which cannot be hidden). : English Install GB Page 30 User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages : Off : On On Off 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 31 VCR Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or buttons to select this option. Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding Play option is selected. 4 To... 5 or , buttons GB buttons, until the Repeat Press OK or , until... Repeat play On is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 32 Selecting the Recording Speed You can record a cassette at two different speeds: GB Type Recording Time (in SP) E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours E-260 260 mins. or 4 hours and 20 mins. E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours OK 32 ◆ SP (Standard Play) ◆ LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: ◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long ◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality To record a cassette...
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 33 VCR Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 2 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. GB To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 34 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. GB EJECT PROG STANDBY/ON DVD LINE2 VCR 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Using the G-CODE Feature Page 35 ★ (DVD-V80/ VCR DVD-V85 Only) OK Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR ◆ Check that the date and time are correct ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) GB 1 Up to six programmes can be preset. 1 Timer Method Press the TIMER button. The TIMER METHOD is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 36 Modifying G-CODE Programming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm. GB If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other than the tuner (LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2) ◆ Press the ¥ or buttons, until the PR selection flashes. ◆ Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the input source selection.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 37 VCR Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Timer Method Standard G-Code GB Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. 1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote control. The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 38 Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: ◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded GB VCR 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer selection is displayed. 2 Press the OK button to select Standard option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed. 3 Press the or buttons to select the required programme.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 39 VCR Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ll. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. ➢ 3 GB 2 3 When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 40 Selecting the Audio Output Mode You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. GB Option L LR R MIX Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel. MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal channels.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 41 VCR Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ 1 GB No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. Press: ◆ ll to start playing the cassette ll button one more time to make still mode. ◆ F.ADV/STEP ( ◆ 1 ) to advance frame by frame To return to normal playback, press ll.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 42 Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. OK The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: GB ➞ 1 etc. Prev Seq. being Next Seq. played Seq. 2 ➢ 1 1 etc.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 43 VCR Searching for a Specific Sequence Intro Scan 1 After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected. or GB 2 Press the OK or . 3 Press the ¥¥ or buttons depending on the direction where your desired programme is located. 4 When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index mark.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 44 Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR GB ◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛ 0:00:00 2 If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used. 1 Insert a cassette in your DVD-VCR.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 45 VCR Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR. ◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder .
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 VCR 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 46 Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. GB 4 2 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. 2 Press the ll button to start playback. 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording, press the ll button. 4 Press the F.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 47 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★ (DVD-V80/ DVD-V85 Only) Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1 Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB2 DVD 11/14/05 10:11 AM Page 48 Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 49 DVD Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : Using the Disc Menu Language GB This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 DVD 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 50 Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language Language Setup GB Disc Menu Audio Subtitle : English : English : Automatic 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. 3 Select Language Setup using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 4 Select Audio using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 5 Press the , buttons to select ‘English’ .
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 51 DVD Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. 3 Select Audio Setup using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 4 Use the , buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or button. GB Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : • Dolby Digital Out 1. PCM: Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 DVD 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 52 Setting Up the Display Options 1 Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : GB Display Setup TV Aspect Black Level NTSC Disc Output DVD Out : 4:3 L-Box : PAL 60 Hz : Component With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. 3 Select Display Setup using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 4 Use the , buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or button.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 53 DVD Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : GB . 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 DVD 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 54 A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. GB Before You Begin...
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 3 11/14/05 9:57 AM Page 55 DVD Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ll (Play/Still) button. 2 GB 1 Still Press the ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. 1 • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the ll (Play/Still) button. • If the player is left in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 DVD 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 56 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) GB 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu. • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup (See page 52).
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 57 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) DVD If you are using a 4:3 TV GB For 16:9 aspect ratio discs • 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. • 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right of the screen are cut off and displays the central portion of the 16:9 screen. • Screen Fit The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 DVD 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 58 Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1 GB 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. 2 Use the , buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use the ¥, buttons to make the desired setup. • You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time. 4 To make the screen disappear, press the INFO. button again.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 59 DVD Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button OK When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. GB 2 Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the screen. 1 When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper left hand corner of the screen.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 DVD 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 60 Repeat Play OK Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. GB When playing a DVD 1 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ¥, buttons. DVD Off Of • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the ¥, buttons. Chapter Title A - B • Press OK at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A).
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 61 DVD Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. DVD GB Using the AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Use the ¥, buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 DVD 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 62 Using the Mark Function This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. OK GB Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. 2 Use the ¥, buttons to move to the desired Mark icon. 3 When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the OK button. The icon will change to a number (1, 2, or 3).
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 63 DVD MP3/WMA Play When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( ■ ) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 64 MP3/WMA Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: GB • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. • When naming your MP3 or WMA files do not exceed 8 characters, and place ".mp3, .
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 65 Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) PROGRAM 1. Press the MODE button. 2. Use the ¥, buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. 3. Use the , / ¥, buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the OK button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. 4. Press the PLAY/STILL ( II ) button. The disc will be played in programmed order.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 66 Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( ■ ) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played. GB Album Photo : 1 /215 1. Open the disc tray. 2. Load the disc on the tray. Load the disc with the labeled side up. 3. Close the tray.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 67 Picture CD Playback DVD CD-R JPEG Discs GB • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • The name of the JPEG file may not be longer than 8 characters and should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 68 Technical Specifications GB General Rated voltage 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 23 Watts Weight 4.5 Kg Size 430mm X 265mm X 94mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 69 Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, 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 STANDBY/ON 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.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 10:57 AM Page 70 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) GB Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. Action Page ◆ ◆ ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. P6 ◆ 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
00169N DVD-V70/XSA-GB 4 11/14/05 9:58 AM Page 71 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY ELECTRONICS www.samsung.com.
