EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Page 1 User’s Manual DVD-V5600 DVD-V6600 PAL www.samsung.
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Page 2 Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. 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. 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. DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids.
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Page 3 Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size DVD VIDEO-CD Max. Playing Time Characteristics Audio + Video 12 Cm Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. 8 Cm Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min.
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Contents Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600) . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6600) . . . . . . . . . . .5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600/DVD-V6600) . .6 Display Indicators . . . . .
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Page 5 Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600) 1 5 6 2 7 8 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6600) 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 6 7 2 8 DVD DECK. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON. VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT. EJECT BUTTON. STANDBY/ON BUTTON. AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK. AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK. PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON. 3 9 4 10 12. 13. 14.
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Page 6 Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600/DVD-V6600) 1 5 1. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS. 2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR. 3. AV2 (DEC./EXT.) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) JACK. 4. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD only). 5. VIDEO OUT JACK. 2 3 4 5 6 1. The DVD Deck is active. 2. Disc is loaded. 3. The time, counter position, current deck status is displayed. 4. VHS tape is inserted. 5. The VCR Deck is active. 6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Accessories Page 7 Tour of the Remote Control Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD-VCR.
EUR ENG 1 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:54 Page 8 1. DVD,VCR Used to operate DVD, VCR. 23. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) Used to play or pause during playback. 2. STANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 24. SEARCH ( / ) Used to search forward or backward through a disc. 3. Number buttons 4. TIMER Used to activate the timer recording of a programme. 5. REC ( ● ) Used to make a recording on cassette. 6. SKIP ( / ) Use to skip a title, chapter or track. 7. STOP ( ■ ) Used to stop during playback. 8.
EUR ENG 2 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:56 Page 9 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable C onnections Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF 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. Note • Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
EUR ENG 2 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:56 Page 10 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable 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.
EUR ENG 2 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:56 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD only) You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. 1 Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR. 2 Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the appropriate input connector on the television.
EUR ENG 2 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:56 Progressive Scan (DVD only) If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front panel in stop mode. • The message “Press OK to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press RETURN.” will be displayed. If you want Progressive scan mode, select OK. Make sure that the disc has stopped completely before changing the mode.
EUR ENG 2 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:56 Connecting an 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 and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder. • Make sure that both the external devices and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
EUR ENG 2 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:56 5 Start the auto scanning. The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found. Auto Setup Please Wait 10% 6 Check the Date and Time. Clock Set SETUP DVD Time Date Year VCR 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2006 SUN PROG FUNC Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” to change the date and time. (See page 15). Note • Now, you only have to switch the DVD-VCR on and it is ready for use.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 S ettings Page 15 Setting the Date and Time You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are using the RF cable. To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). 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.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 Setting the Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or button. Setup SETUP DVD VCR PROG Language : English Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On FUNC 2 Press the OK or button again. The Language Set menu is displayed. Page 16 Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (refer to “Plug & Auto Set Up” on page 13).
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 4 Press the OK button to start the auto scanning. The message Please Wait is displayed. Auto Setup Page 17 Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or button. Please Wait Setup 10% SETUP DVD VCR • The first frequency band is scanned and stored, then the DVD-VCR searches for the second station and so on.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g ❉ ❉ 02/05/2006 09:58 MANUAL TUNING. ❉ ❉ PR : 1 CH : 021 Page 18 10 Repeat this procedure from step 4 onwards, until all the required stations have been stored. MFT : - DECODER : OFF NAME : ---- 11 Press the MENU button to exit the menu. ¥ ¥ MEMORY : OK RETURN 6 If necessary, press the or button to select MFT, then press the ¥ or button to adjust the picture. 7 Press the or button to select DECODER.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 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. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or button. Page 19 6 Press the or button to select required position, then press the OK button to swap the position. For example to move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 Setting the VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or button. Setup SETUP DVD VCR PROG Language : English Clock Install User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On FUNC 2 Press the or button to select Install, then press the OK or button. The Install menu is displayed.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 Page 21 NICAM Intelligent Picture Control NICAM programmes are devided 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 soound. Please refer to page 39. This feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or button.
EUR ENG 3 no Back g 02/05/2006 09:58 Page 22 Auto Power Off Screen Messages This feature automatically turns off your DVDVCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. Your DVD-VCR displays most information both the DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (If you configure the Screen Message to Off, the Fast Forward and Rewind messages will not be displayed on the screen.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 Page 23 Selecting the Cassette Type Selecting the Recording Speed If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. 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 1 Press the MENU button, then press the or button to select VCR.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 Page 24 Recording a Programme Immediately Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 16~17. This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes.Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 Recording 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 etc. • 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. 1 Connect the output jack of your external devices to the SCART input connector or AUX on the front or rear of the DVD-VCR.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 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. • Before presetting a recording, check that the Date and Time are correct. • You must check that the cassette tape is loaded.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 9 When you have finished, press the OK button Page 27 3 To change any values, select the required programme by pressing the or button, then change any values as required. For more details refer to page 26. (Step 2 to 9). • Press the MENU button to exit the menu. to set the Timer Programming. 10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 11 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activate the timer.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 P laying Back Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play any prerecorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your Page 28 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. Press the AUDIO button on the remote control until the required option is displayed. ➝ L ➝ R ➝ MIX ➝ MONO ➝ L R DVD-VCR.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can • Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) • Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. Page 29 Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVDVCR, 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.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 4 When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR End Search Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a program on a cassette. The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank position, and then automatically stop at that position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search, the tape will be ejected. 1 Press the SEARCH button. The VCR Function menu is displayed. Press the or button to select End Search.
EUR ENG 4 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:00 Page 31 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. • 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.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:01 D VD F unctions Setting Up the Language Features If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Disc Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the or button to select DVD, then press the OK or button.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:01 Using the Subtitle Language 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the or button to select DVD, then press the OK or button. Page 33 Setting Up the Audio Options 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the or button to select DVD, then press the OK or button.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 DTS • Off: Doesn’t output digital signal. • On: Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder. Dynamic Compression • On: To select dynamic compression. • Off: To select the standard range. Page 34 2 Press the or button to select Display Setup, then press the OK or button.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 Page 35 NTSC Disc Output Create Password “NTSC” if the screen only has one NTSC-video entrance. If this is not the case, you can choose to leave “PAL60” as is. Enter Password DVD Out – – – – • RGB: Sends RGB signal from the AV JACK (SCART terminal). • S-Video: Sends S-VIDEO signal from the AV JACK (S-Video terminal). • Video: Sends COMPOSITE VIDEO signal from the AV JACK (SCART terminal). The Re-enter Password menu is displayed to confirm the password.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 Rating Level Level 8 Adult Page 36 DivX(R) Registration Please use your registration code to register this DVD-VCR with the DivX(R) Video On Demand service. This will allow you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. To learn more go to www.divx.com/vod. Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Kids Safe 6 Press the or button to select the required level (e.g. Level 6). Press the OK or button.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 Firmware Upgrade Page 37 How to make an update disc Please read the below information before update procedure. Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R disc, using the following settings. 1 The following events may interrupt the update 1 Download the software update file from the procedure and may result in permanent damage to DVD-VCR. • Unplugging the power cord. • Power outage. • Dirt or Scratch in the discs. • Open a tray door during processing.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 3 ERASE and WRITE appears in turn at the same location for about 40 sec during firmware update. ERASE RETR 00 Page 38 Special Playback Features During DVD/VCD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ll button. Still 4 It will be displayed DONE if the update is completed successfully. DONE RETR 00 Press the ll button during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 Stop/Resume • Press the ■ button once to stop playback. To resume the DVD/VCD/CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the ll button. • Press the ■ button twice to completely stop playback. The next time you press the ll button, the disc will start over from the beginning. Note • Slow motion operates only in the forward direction. Slow motion is not available for CD.
EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title. Most of DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage. Each Title on a DVD is usually divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).
) EUR ENG 5 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:02 Page 41 If you are using a 4:3 TV Selecting the Subtitle Language 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 portions of the screen are cut off an the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed. - Screen Fit The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and a full screen appears.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 Page 42 Selecting the Audio Language Zoom Multiple language/audio setup options, such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic or LPCM 2 Channel audio are available on some DVDs. You can use the AUDIO button to quickly view and select the options available on a disc. 1 During playback, press the MENU button. 1 During playback, press the AUDIO button. DVD Press the or button to select FUNC, then press the OK or button. The Function menu is displayed.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 Page 43 Marks Repeat Chapter/Title Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. 1 During playback, press the MARK button. 1 Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode to open the repeat menu. The current repeat mode is displayed. 2 Press the ¥ or button to select Chapter/Title.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or VCD/CD. To activate, mark where to start (A) and where to end (B) of the section you want to watch. 1 Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode, then press the ¥ or button to select A-. Page 44 Cancel A-B Repeat 1 Press the REPEAT button to open the repeat menu. 2 Press the ¥ or button to selected Off, then press the OK button.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 Page 45 MP3/WMA Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory. When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: 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.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 Program & Random Play/ (CD/MP3/WMA) Page 46 PROGRAM RANDOM You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. Program Play 1 Press the MODE button in the stop mode. Press the ¥ or button to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM RANDOM 2 Press the /,¥/ buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the OK button. The selection numbers are displayed in the Program Order box.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 Note • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu bar will disappear. Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to display the menu bar. Page 47 Slide show Press the ¥ or button to select . Press the OK button. The 3 icons are displayed for time interval. Photo : 1/215 Album Mode OK Press the ¥ or button to select Press the OK button. The album mode is displayed. Album RETURN .
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 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 (. / = +). • Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played.
EUR ENG 6 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:03 DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features During DivX/MPEG4 playback you can select from the following special playback options. Page 49 5 Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the or button to select the FUNC , then press the OK or button. The Function menu is displayed. 1 Still Press the ll button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute.
EUR ENG 7 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:30 Page 50 Technical Specifications General Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 19Watts Weight 3.9 Kg Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +40°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Output VCR DVD Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.
EUR ENG 7 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:30 Page 51 Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR. • The warranty information. • A clear description of the problem. Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.
EUR ENG 7 no Back g 02/05/2006 10:30 Page 52 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Problem Disc does not play. Solution Page ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. ◆ Check the region number of the DVD. ◆ This DVD-VCR cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, or a CD. P3 ◆ 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.: 1) The DVD-VCR is connected with the proper amplifier. 5.1 channel sound is not 2) The disc is recorded with 5.
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