00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 1 DVD-VCR DVD-CM250 GB Instruction Manual EJECT STANDBY/ON SELECT PHONES REC S.MODE COPY PROG VOL P.SCAN www.samsungvcr.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 2 Contents ◆ FOREWORD GB ■ Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 5 ■ Disc Type and Characteristics ................................................................................................. 6 ◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS ■ Front View of the DVD-VCR ....................................................................................................
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 3 Contents ■ Recording a Programme Immediately...................................................................................... 30 ■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop ......................................................................... 31 ■ Using the Timer Programming Feature .................................................................................... 32 ■ Checking a Preset Recording .......................................
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 4 Contents (cont.) ◆ APPENDIX A - ADVANCED CONNECTIONS GB ■ Setting the Delay Time................................................................................................................. 65 ■ About Speaker Setup ................................................................................................................. 66 ■ Sound Mode Function.............................................................................................
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM 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 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 7 Front View of the DVD-VCR 1 2 3 4 EJECT STANDBY/ON REC 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VOL SELECT PHONES 7 8 S.MODE COPY 9 10 11 12 13 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE VCR DECK VCR EJECT STANDBY/ON HEADPHONE JACK STOP REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON PLAY/STILL PROG 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 GB P.SCAN 16 17 18 F.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 8 Infrared Remote Control GB 1 20 2 21 3 22 4 5 23 24 6 25 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 STANDBY/ON SHUTTLE<< / >> ANGLE/IPC DVD SELECT VCR SELECT TV VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT EZ VIEW REWIND, SKIP BACK STOP DISC MENU MENU LEFT RECORD TEST SPEAKER TV/VCR MODE, REPEAT TITL
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 9 Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 GB 7 8 1 The DVD Deck is active. 2 DVD or CD media is loaded. 3 The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is indicated. 4 Recording is in progress (normal and timer). 5 VHS videotape is loaded. 6 The VCR Deck is active. 7 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded. 9 10 8 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS videotape is playing or the current TV program or video is broadcast in Stereo.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 10 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 11 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 DVD & VCR AUX AUDIO IN Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. 1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 12 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. 1.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 13 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. TV DVD & VCR AUX AUDIO IN OUT R RADIO ANT. FM 75 COAXIAL 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable) 2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable ➢ GB To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). 2 4 14 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 15 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 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. 3 VCR Button Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to control the VCR deck.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 16 Basic TV Tuner Operations 4 GB 1 2 The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 17 Copying from DVD to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. 1 INSERT DISC Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. 2 Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 18 Setting the Date and Time Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: ◆ Automatically stop programme recording ◆ Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically GB Language You must set the date and time when: ◆ You purchase the DVD-VCR : English Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages ☛ : Off : On 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB1 5/18/04 4:16 PM Page 19 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 13). 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 13) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 20) You can store up to 80 stations.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 20 Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ Language : English 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK or ❿ to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed. 4 Press the corresponding Setup option is selected. 5 Press the OK or ❿ to select a Manual Setup option. Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed. 6 Press the required.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 21 VCR Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require Language ◆ At the wrong programme position Install you can cancel it. User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK or ❿ to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Changing the Preset Station Table Language GB Page 22 You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. : English Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages : Off : On 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 23 VCR Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) 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 ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding option. 3 Press the OK or ❿ to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed. 4 Press the selected.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Selecting the Colour Mode Language Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 25 VCR Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. Language 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding User Set option. 4 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result: The User Set menu is displayed.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 26 Auto Power Off Language The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVDVCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. : English Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages GB : Off : On 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding or Power Off option is selected.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 27 VCR Screen Messages Your DVD-VCR displays most information on both 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). 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 28 Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. Language GB : English Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages : Off : On 1 After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding buttons to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding or ❷ ,❷ buttons, until the Repeat Play option is selected.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 29 VCR Selecting the Recording Speed You can record a cassette at two different speeds: ◆ 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... Press the SPEED button on the remote control, until... In standard play mode In long play mode SP is displayed. LP is displayed. Type Recording Time (in SP) E-180 180 mins.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 30 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 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. 2 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 31 VCR 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. EJECT STANDBY/ON SELECT PHONES REC 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).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR PR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 32 Using the Timer Programming Feature Day Start Stop Speed WE 01 19 : 00 19 : 30 SP : : : : : : : : : : GB 15 The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVDVCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ 1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote control. The TIMER PROGRAMMING is displayed.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 33 VCR Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: PR ◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR Day Start Stop Speed WE 01 19 : 00 19 : 30 SP : : : : : : : : : : ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING is displayed. 2 Press the 3 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select and change any values as required.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 34 Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. GB 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 ❿ll. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. 2 3 ➢ 3 EJECT 3 SELECT VOL When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 35 VCR 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. Option GB 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. MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono channel.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 36 Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal speed). Example: You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique, movement by movement. GB The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control ➢ 1 1 1 Press: ◆ ◆ ◆ 2 No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable speeds.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 37 VCR 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. 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 ➞ etc. Prev Seq. being Next Seq. played Seq. 2 ➢ 1 1 etc.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 38 Searching for a Specific Sequence Intro Scan 1 After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected. 2 Press the OK or ❿ . 3 Press the ➛➛ or ❿❿ 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 39 Using the Tape Counter VCR 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 ☛ 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM 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. DVD & VCR AUX AUDIO IN OUT R RADIO ANT. GB Page 40 FM 75 COAXIAL L AM VIDEO 1 Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 41). ◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder (see page 41).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 41 VCR Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder. ☛ It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 VCR 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 42 Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: ◆ A CD, DVD ◆ A microphone connected to a sound system GB ◆ A cassette player Restriction: Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal audio track (normal audio). 1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your sound system (cassette player for example).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 43 VCR Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. GB 1 1 Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television. 3 Hold down the TV button and enter the two-figure code corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate numeric buttons.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 DVD 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 44 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 45 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 Setup : Display Setup GB Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Language Setup using OK or ❿ button.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 DVD 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 46 Setting Up the Language Features Language Setup Disc Menu Audio Subtitle Using the Audio Language : English : English : Automatic GB 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Language Setup using OK or ❿ button. 4 Select Audio using 5 Press the , ❷ buttons to select ‘English’ . ◆ Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB2 5/18/04 4:05 PM Page 47 DVD Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Audio Setup using ❿ button. 4 Use the , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or ❿ button. ◆ Dynamic Compression - On : To select dynamic compression. - Off : To select the standard range. ◆ Center SPK Time Delay (See Page 65) ◆ Surround SPK Time Delay (See Page 65) ➢ , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM 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 Setup : Display Setup GB Page 48 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Parental Setup using ❿ button.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 51 DVD Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Display Setup using ❿ button. 4 Use the , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or ❿ button. , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 52 Component Connections (for DVD) SPEAKERS DVD Only COMPONENT VIDEO OUT FRONT R FRONT L WOOFER 1 GB SURROUND R SURROUND L Component video output is available only for DVD playback. RF and Line input are available for Tuner and VCR playback. If your TV set supports Progressive Scan, it can transmit Pr, Pb, and Y signals separately, so you can enjoy sharp and clear picture.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 53 DVD Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ll (PLAY/STILL) button. 1 GB 1 Still Press the ❿ll button on the remote control during playback. ◆ ◆ ◆ 2 The picture will still and the audio will mute. To resume playback, press the ❿ll button. If the player is left in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 54 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 49).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 55 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 56 Using the Display Function (DVD/CD) When Playing a DVD GB 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. 2 Use the 3 Use the ➛, ❿ 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. 1 ➢ , ❷ buttons to select the desired item.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB3 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 57 DVD Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. GB 1 Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper left 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 56 Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD GB 1 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛, ❿ buttons. • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the ➛, ❿ buttons. DVD Off • Press OK at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A). The B is automatically highlighted.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 57 DVD Repeat Chapter/Title You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. 1 Open Repeat Menu GB 1 Press the REPEAT button while in Play mode to open the Repeat menu. ◆ The current Repeat mode will be highlighted. 2 Select “Chapter” Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to select “Chapter”. ◆ 3 DVD When you select Chapter “Chapter” will be highlighted.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 58 Using the Mark Function (DVD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. GB Using the Mark Function (DVD) 1 3 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. 2 Use the ➛, ❿ 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).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 59 DVD MP3-CD Playback MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-Rs, CD-RWs) encoded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format can be played. Off ROOT ROOT CLASSIC JPG METAL POP WMA WMAMP3 00:00:08 SONG4 Before You Begin... GB • Set the channel to "3" or use the TV/VIDEO button on the TV to select the input source. • Press the DVD button on the remote control to switch to DVD mode. 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the MP3 disc.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 60 WMA Play WMA Disc Playback GB Before You Begin... • Set the channel to "3" or use the TV/VIDEO button on the TV to select the input source. • Press the DVD button on the remote control to switch to DVD mode. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the disc. ◆ Load the disc with the labeled side up. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. ◆ As the disc tray is closing, the screen will appear.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 61 MP3/WMA Play DVD CD-R MP3/WMA discs GB When you record MP3 files on the CD-R, please refer to the following. • 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, .wma" as the file extension.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 DVD 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 62 Program Play & Random Play PROGRAM You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. This function is available only with Audio CDs. RANDOM GB Before You Begin... • Set the channel to "3" or use the TV/VIDEO button on the TV to select the input source. • Press the DVD button on the remote control to switch to DVD mode. 1 In STOP mode, press the REPEAT button. The Playback Sequence menu will appear.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 63 DVD Picture CD Playback Off Before You Begin... 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the disc. ◆ Load the disc with the labeled side up. GB Off Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. As the disc tray is closing, the screen shown on the left will appear.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 DVD GB 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 64 Picture CD Playback CD-R JPEG Discs • 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 (. / = +).
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 65 Setting the Delay Time A delay effect can be added to the sound from the Center and Surround speakers to adjust the sound according to the acoustic condition of the listening room. Initially, the delay time is set to ‘0 ms’. • When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 66 About Speaker Setup Ideal Speaker Arrangement GB SPEAKERS FRONT R FRONT L WOOFER DVD & VCR AUX AUDIO IN RADIO ANT.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 67 About Speaker Setup To Set the Speaker Balance 1 Press the SPEAKER button. Each time you press the button, the selection will change as follows: FL C FR SR SL SU VOL. GB 1 2 Press AMP VOL + and AMP VOL - buttons to adjust the speaker volume. The volume can be adjusted to a level between –10 and +10. 2 2 To Test the Speakers 1 2 In Stop mode, press the TEST button.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 68 Sound Mode Function Sound Mode Press the SOUND MODE button. Each time you press the button, the mode will change as shown at right. ◆ 4 STEREO/NATURAL/JAZZ/CONCERT/STADIUM – These effects are available in DSP mode.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 69 Listening to the Radio You can either automatically or manually tune in to an FM or AM station. Press the FM/AM button. Each time you press the button, the selection will toggle between FM and AM. GB Tune in to the desired station. 1 Automatic Tuning 1 Press PROG / button. A preset station will be selected on the front panel display panel of the DVD-VCR. 2 1 Automatic Tuning 2 Press and hold l➛➛ or ❿❿l to begin automatic tuning.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 70 Presetting Stations You can store up to 30 stations (20 FM stations and 10 AM stations). Example: Storing an FM station of 87.50 MHz into the preset station number 01 1 GB 2 1 Press the FM/AM button to select "FM". Each time you press the button, the selection will toggle between FM and AM. 2 Use ➛➛ and ❿❿ to tune in to FM 87-50. 3 Press the ■ button or the OK button on the remote control. FM1 will blink on the display.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 71 Technical Specifications Input Output Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 72 Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem GB 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.
00451A DVD- CM250/EUR-GB4 5/18/04 4:06 PM Page 73 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) 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 CD. P6 ◆ 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
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