00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 1 DVD-VCR DVD-V530A Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE EJECT OK www.samsung.com.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 2 Contents Contents ◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 5 Disc Type and Characteristics ................................................................................................. 6 ■ ■ ■ GB ■ ◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Front View of the DVD-VCR .................................................
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 4 Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. ◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS ■ ■ GB ■ Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 64 Problems and Solutions (VCR) ............................................................................................. 65 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) ....................................................
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 6 Disc Type and Characteristics Front View of the DVD-VCR 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 Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 8 Infrared Remote Control Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 GB GB STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 19 20 3 4 21 5 22 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 23 7 24 25 21 22 26 23 27 28 29 24 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 OK 30 31 32 33 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 STANDBY/ON SHUTTLE << / >> CLEAR DVD TV MUTE.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 10 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 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-VC
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 12 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 ➢ 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 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 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). 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 16 Basic TV Tuner Operations Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. GB 1 1 1 GB VCR, TV Button Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control. 2 PROG Button Press to change to the next or previous channel.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB1 10/14/03 4:39 PM Page 18 Setting the Menu Language ☛ 1 Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . GB 1 OK 2 Select “Language” Use the or ❷ buttons to highlight “Language,” then press the OK or ❿ . 3 Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ Language GB Page 20 1 : English You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Install User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages 2 : Off : On 3 4 Press the corresponding option. Install 5 Manual Setup VCR Output CH : CH 38 Press the OK or ❿ to select this option.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 22 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. Language GB After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 1 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 24 Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. Language User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages Language : Off : On User Set Colour System : Auto IPC G-Code Extend : On : Off On Off 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. The Setup menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the OK or ❿ .
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 26 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 User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages : Off : On On Off 1 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 28 Selecting the Recording Speed 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. 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 30 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Using the This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. OK Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Modifying Page 32 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... Select an input source other than the tuner (LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2) Then... ☛ ◆ Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the • The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 source using the INPUT ➢ SEL.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR PR Page 34 Checking a Preset Recording Date WE 10/14/03 4:40 PM 1 Start Stop Speed 19 : 00 19 : 30 SP This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. You can check your preset recordings: ◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 36 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 You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 38 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 Seq. being Prev 2 ➢ Next played Seq. etc. 1 Seq.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:40 PM Page 40 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 VCR 10/14/03 4:41 PM Page 42 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 ❿ll button to start playback. 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording, press the ❿ll button. 4 Press the F.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB2 DVD GB 10/14/03 4:44 PM Page 44 Choosing a Connection DVD Setting Up the Language Features 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. 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB3 DVD 10/14/03 4:38 PM Disc Menu Audio Subtitle : English : English : Automatic DVD Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language Language Setup GB Page 46 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Language Setup using or ❿ button. 4 Select Audio using button. 5 Press the , ❷ buttons to select ‘English’ .
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB3 DVD Page 48 Setting Up the Display Options Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : GB 10/14/03 6:26 PM 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using 3 Select Display Setup using or ❿ button. 4 Display Setup TV Aspect Black Level NTSC Disc Output : 4:3 L-Box : PAL 60Hz , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB3 DVD Page 50 A/V Receiver Connections LINE OUT L GB 10/14/03 4:38 PM COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Pr Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 DVD 10/14/03 4:36 PM Page 52 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) DVD To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) If you are using a 4:3 TV 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 DVD 10/14/03 4:37 PM Page 54 Using the Display Function DVD Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1 GB OK When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. 1 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 DVD 10/14/03 4:37 PM Page 56 OK Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. GB DVD Selecting the Audio Language Repeat Play You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. When playing a DVD DVD GB Using the AUDIO button 1 1 DVD 2 Off Of Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 1 Press the AUDIO button. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛, ❿ buttons.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 DVD 10/14/03 6:28 PM Page 58 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 ➛, 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).
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 10/14/03 4:37 PM Page 60 MP3/WMA Play Program Play & Random Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 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.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 10/14/03 4:37 PM Page 62 Picture CD Playback 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. DVD CD-R JPEG Discs GB GB Album Photo : 1 /215 1. Open the disc tray. • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 10/14/03 4:37 PM Page 64 Technical Specifications GB General Problems and Solutions (VCR) Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 23 Watts Weight 3.9 Kg Size 430mm X 282mm X 84mm Operating ambient temperature +41°F ~ +95°F Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Output Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.
00316A DVD-V530A/XSA-GB4 10/14/03 4:37 PM Page 66 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.
