Instruction Manual DVD-VR300 TV STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON TV MUTE IPC AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. DVD VCR VOL TV PROG/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER REC SKIP F.ADV TITLE LIST MARKER MENU ANYKEY DISC MENU PLAY LIST TITLE MENU OK RETURN CLEAR INFO. TV/VCR REC DVD PIP SUBTITLE REC SPEED VCR REC PAUSE COPY TIME SLIP 00015K ® PAL www.samsung.com.
Getting Started Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.
Precaution • Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec- • Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Getting Started • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use • For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. • Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. • Do not load warped or cracked discs. Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may cut in out. • Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.
DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording • Recording and playback can be performed on DVDRW discs in both Video and VR Modes. • Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalised, it becomes DVD-Video. • In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalisation, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalisation. • If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format.
Preparing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the Remote Control Getting Started Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . 23 Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . .
Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) . . . . . 55 Playback Audio CD (CDDA) Screen Elements . . . . . . . . . . 55 *DVD Playback Before Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 To change repeat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Disc types that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 To Programme Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Discs that cannot be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Photo CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Deleting a Timer Programming . . . . . . . . 72 Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . 90 Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Watching the Images Being Recorded . . (Time Slip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 A. Playing a Desired Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Recording From External Devices . . . . . . 74 B. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 C.
Time Slip and Picture In Picture (PIP) General Features High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to about 12-hours of video with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour of video with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the recording mode. A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently.
Getting Started Before Reading the User’s Manual Make sure to read the following terms before reading the user’s manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term DVD Definition This involves a function available in DVD or Video Mode DVD-R How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR Step 1 Select the disc type This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc.
Step 3 Recording Finalising & Playing on other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalising may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalise the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalising is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalised disc should be used for playback on that type of component.
Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 2 3 4 LINE IN 2 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON INPUT BUTTON S-VIDEO INPUT JACK VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK DV INPUT JACK 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 20 PROG / BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON TIME SLIP BUTTON RECORD BUTTON REW/SKIP BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON F.
Rear Panel Getting Started AUDIO OUT R COMPONENT VIEOD OUT Y L PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO OUT L,R JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 6. 7. 8. 9.
Tour of the Remote Control TV STANDBY/ON Getting Started STANDBY/ON IPC PROG/TRK OK RETURN 00015K 1. STANDBY/ON Button 2. NUMBER Button 3. IPC Button 4. VCR Button 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6. TV Control Buttons • VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment • PROG/TRK Button Use this to select a TV programme. 7. F.ADV/SKIP Button 8. Playback-related Buttons Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Still. 9. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button Use this to enter the View Recoding list/disc menu. 10.
Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Connections Step 1: Unpacking ❷ Step 2: Connecting DVD Recorder-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable ❷ Step 3: Connecting the Video Cable ❷ Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cable ❷ Step 5 : Connecting External Devices ❷ Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control • Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 • Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Step 1: Unpacking Connections Accessories Note Check for the supplied accessories below. • Audio/Video Cable • RF Cable for TV • Remote Control • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) • User’s Manual * Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash. Plug the other end of the RF cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television.
Step 3: Connecting the Video Cable Connect an S-video cable(not supplied) between the SVIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. AUDIO OUT R Connections There are several ways to connect your DVD RecorderVCR.
Method 3 : Connecting to Component video input jacks(Y,PB,PR) Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD RecorderVCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or AV amplifier). AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIEOD OUT R Y L Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD RecorderVCR. Select the audio connection that best suits you below.
Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analogue input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analogue audio out jacks. AUDIO OUT R Method 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital input jack If your AV amplifier only has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings.
Step 5 : Connecting External Devices Method 2 : Connecting a external devices to the LINE IN 2 jacks You can use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder-VCR. You can record from connected equipment. This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Connections LINE IN 2 • Method 1 : Connecting a extenal devices to the LINE IN 1 jacks. • Method 2 : Connecting a extenal devices to the LINE IN 2 jacks.
Method 3 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder-VCR. • If your camcorder has a DV output jack, see page 75 for more information. LINE IN 2 Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote Control • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. • Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the battery cover.
Setting the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. TV STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON TV MUTE IPC AUDIO Connections SELECT INPUT SEL. DVD VCR VOL TV PROG/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER REC SKIP TITLE LIST F.ADV MARKER MENU ANYKEY DISC MENU PLAY LIST To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3.
System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the onscreen menus. DVD-RAM(VR) Install • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . 23 Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Seting the Date and Time . . . . . . 25 Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Presetting the Stations Manually .
Plug & Auto Setup 4 Start the auto setup. 5 Start the auto scanning. 6 Check the date and time. Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” menu, when you want to change the date and time. System Setup The DVD Recorder-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. The DVD Recorder-VCR will then be ready for use. 1 Connect the RF cable as indicated on page 16.
4 Setting the Date and Time Press ➛❿ to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. • The option selected highlight. Programme Your DVD Recorder-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop programme recording • Preset your DVD Recorder-VCR to record a programme automatically • You must set the date and time when you purchase the DVD Recorder-VCR • Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
Presetting the Stations Automatically 5 Press OK button. A message appears, indicating that any channels already preset on the DVD Recorder-VCR will be deleted. Programme System Setup You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 24). Your DVD Recorder-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
Presetting the Stations Manually 5 Press the ❷ buttons to select a PR number as required then press ❿ or OK button to select. Edit Delete Swap If you have already set then automatically, you do not need to preset the stations manually. Open “MENU” 2 Select “Setup” With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 6 Press the ❷ button to select Edit. Then press ❿ or OK button to be displayed “Manual Setup” menu.
10 To... Then.... Select a Character Press the ❷ button until the required name character is displayed (letters, numbers or “ - ” character) Move to the next or Press the ➛ ❿ buttons previous character respectively. Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: • That you do not require • At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 11 If you.. Then.... Wish to store the station displayed • Press the ❷ buttons until the MFT is selected.
5 6 Press the ❷ buttons to select a PR number as required then press ❿ or OK button to select. 2 AABB 3 AACC 4 6 AADD AAEE Edit ----- ---- Delete ---- Swap --- ---- Press the ❷ button to select Delete. Then press OK button to delete. AABB PR.04 3 AACC You can rearrange the Manual Setup Table and give different programme numbers to the manual setup listed according to your own preferences. 1 Open “MENU” 2 Select “Setup” Do 4 you want to delete AADD 'PR.
5 System Setup 6 7 8 Press the ❷ buttons, until the required preset TV programme is selected then press ❿ or OK button to select. 2 AABB 3 AACC 4 6 AADD AAEE Edit ----- ---- Delete ---- Swap --- ---- Press the or❷ button to select “Swap”. To change the programme number assigned to a station press the OK button on the remote control. • For example, to move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3).
5 Select the required output channel (Ch21~Ch69) by pressing the or❷ button then press OK to Select. Ch28 6 ..Ch38 ..Ch69 On completion, press RETURN button four times to exit the menu. Then tune your television again. 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. Audio With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote.
5 Select the desired Language using then press the ❿ or OK button. ❷ buttons, 4 Use ❷ buttons to select the “Subtitle” and press the ❿ or OK button. Programme Programme System Setup Korean Note Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 5 Use the ❷ buttons to select “Subtitle Language”.
Disc Menu 5 1 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. 2 Select “Setup” using the ❿ or OK button. 3 Select “Language” using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed. Use the ❷ buttons to select Disc Menu Language. Programme ❷ buttons, then press Korean 6 Press the ❿ or OK button. • Disc Menu language is selected and the screen returns to Language Setup menu.
On-Screen Menu 1 5 Use the ❷ buttons to select On-Screen Menu Language. With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. Language Audio : Original Subtitle : Automatic Disc Menu 2 Select “Setup” using the ❿ or OK button. Programme ❷ buttons, then press On-Screen Menu English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands 3 Select “Language” using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or OK button. Language setup menu will be displayed.
Setting Up the Audio Options 5 Use the ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the ❿ or OK button. Note Allow you to setup the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system in use. 1 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. 2 Select “Setup” using the ❿ or OK button. 3 Select “Audio” using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or OK button. Audio setup menu will be displayed. Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the previous menu.
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options 5 Note This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. System Setup 1 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. You can’t use the Setup functions during playback. ❷ buttons, then press 2 Select “Setup” using the ❿ or OK button. 3 Select “Video” using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or OK button. Video option menu will be displayed. Use the ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the ❿ or OK button.
Setting Up the Parental Control 5 Select Password On,Off using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or OK button. Off On Programme 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. 1 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. 2 Select “Setup” using the ❿ or OK button.
About the Change Password; 1 VCR Setting Select “Change Password” using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or OK button. • The ‘Enter the password.’ message will be displayed. If you want your VHS Video tapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. 2 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote. • The ‘Confirm the password.’ message will be displayed. Note System Setup 3 Note Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted.
4 Select “VCR” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “VCR”, then press ❿ or OK to select. Programme NICAM : On AV 1 Output : RGB 6 Select “Auto Play” Move the selection bar to “Auto Play,” then press ❿ button to select from the following options: • On - The VCR will automatically begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as the safety tab of the cassette has been removed. • Off - Auto play is disabled.
Intelligent Picture Control (IPC) 5 Select “IPC” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “IPC” then press ❿ or OK button to select the IPC option. • When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically. The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. Off System Setup Programme 1 Open “MENU” 2 Select “Setup” 3 Select “System” With the VCR in play mode.
Selection the Colour Mode 4 Select “VCR” Move the selection bar to “VCR”, then press ❿ or OK button. System VCR Before recording or playing back a tape, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select Automatic. • When playing back a tape, the standard is automatically selected by the DVD Recorder-VCR. 1 Programme Front Display : Automatic NICAM : On AV1 Output : RGB Open “MENU” With the VCR in stop mode.
Front Display System Setup You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, dim during power off. 1 Open “ MENU” 2 Select “Setup” 3 With the DVD in Stop mode, press the MENU button. . Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press ❿ or OK button to select. Select “System ” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “System ” then press ❿ or OK to select.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Region code (DVD-Video only) 4 DIGITAL SOUND Dolby Digital DTS Digital Audio Both the DVD Recorder-VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this DVD RecorderVCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder-VCR.
Discs that cannot be played Playing a Disc • DVD-Video with a region number other than “4” or “ALL” • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard • Unfinalised DVD-R recorded on other equipment. • Dual layer DVD-R, DVD-RW • DVD-ROM/DVD+RW/PD/MV-Disc/DivX Video Disc, etc • Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I Playback Note This DVD Recorder-VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0.
1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. CAUTION • Your DVD Recorder-VCR closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. • When a recordable media (DVD-RAM, DVDRW, DVD-R, etc.) is used, Auto Playback cannot be activated without pressing the Play button. When pressing the STANDBY/ON button while a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated. Press PLAY to start playback.
Using the Search & Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿ button on the remote control. The playback speed will change as follows. DVD-VIDEO DVD-RAM/DVD-RW DVD-R AUDIO CD(CDDA) ❿❿Fast X2 ❿❿Fast X4 ❿❿Fast X8 ❿❿Fast X16 ❿❿Fast X32 ❿❿Fast X128 ❿❿Fast X2 ❿❿Fast X4 ❿❿Fast X8 Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R) During pause mode, press the SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿ button.
About ANYKEY DVD-R Title/Chapter/Time/Audio/Repeat/Zoom 1/10 The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom. 1+1 L+R CHANGE Press the ANYKEY button on the remote control during playback.
Repeat Play Using Repeat Play (For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R) Using Repeat Play (For Audio CD/MP3) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. 2 Press OK button. 3 Press the ❷ buttons to select the Track or Disc you want to playback repeatedly. For MP3 discs, you can select Track, Folder or Disc. 4 Press OK button. Repeat play allows you to repeat a track, folder or the entire disc. “Chaper repeat” is only available in DVD-Video. Playback 1 Press the ANYKEY button.
Using the A-B Repeat Function Moving to a Scene Directly For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVD-R You can find the desired scene easily using the ANYKEY function. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Repeat and use ❿ button to select A-B. 2 Use ❷ to select the Title, Chapter or time you want to find the desired scene. 3 Press OK button. 3 If you want to select a title or chapter, select it using the ➛❿ buttons.
4 If you want to move to a desired time, enter the time in the sequence of hour, minute, and second using the number buttons and then press the OK button. Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Audio languages and subtitle languages may not work depending on disc type. It is available during playback only. 0~9 NUMBER Selecting the subtitle language Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Subtitle and use ➛❿ buttons to select the desired subtitle language.
Selecting the Audio language 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. 2 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Angle and use ➛❿ buttons to select the desired angle. Use ❷ to select Audio and use ➛❿ buttons to select the desired audio language. • Audio languages may be different because they are disc-specific.
Using Bookmarks Bookmarking with DVD-RAM/ DVDRW(VR) disc • The screen will display “Marker” in place of “Bookmark” if you are playing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR). Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. • Up to 99 scenes can be marked. • If you press the OK button during playback, bookmarks are saved in the order of title. Setting a book mark Playing Back a Bookmark 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 1 Press the MARKER button.
Clearing a Bookmark 1 3 Use ❷ buttons to select Zoom, and then press the OK button. • will be displayed. 3 Press ❷➛❿ buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4 Press the OK button. • The screen will be enlarged to twice the normal size. Press the MARKER button. Bookmark 2 2 1 2 Press ➛❿ buttons to select a marked scene you want to delete. Press CLEAR button to delete the selected bookmark.
Check Remaining Time 1 Press INFO button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, Current counter, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) 2 Press the TITLE MENU button to move to the title menu of the disc. • Use this button if the disc contains more than one title. Some discs may not support the title menu functionality. For DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc 1 Press the TITLE LIST button to display title list.
Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) Audio CD (CDDA) Screen Elements 1 ❷ : Select a track (song). Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. 1 Insert an audio CD (CDDA) into the disc tray. • The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played back. CD 2 ❿ : Playback the selected track (song). 3 OK ( 4 (❿❿l) button: Playback the next track. ) button: Playback the selected track (song).
• Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. • Playlist : The Playlist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. • Intro : The first 10 seconds of each track is played. If you press the ❿II button during Intro play, Normal Play will be performed from the track currently playing. When Intro Play is completed, Normal Play is performed. • Random : The Random option plays a disc’s tracks in random order.
To Programme Tracks 4 Select tracks in the order in which you want them to play using the ❷ buttons. Press the OK button. You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 During Playback, press the ANYKEY button. Repeat Mode will be highlighted. Press the ❿II (PLAY/PAUSE) button to playback playlist. 5 Select Play Option using the ➛❿ buttons. 3 Press the OK button. The play option screen will appear. Select Playlist using the ❷buttons and press the OK button.
Photo CD Playback 1 Insert a photo CD (JPEG) into the disc tray. 2 The screen shown below will appear automatically. (Press ❿II (PLAY/PAUSE) button to switch to slide show mode.) Photo 4 Use the ➛❿ buttons to select clips menu and then press the OK button. : Returns to the Album screen. : The unit enters slide show mode. Before the slide show can begin, the photo interval (slide show speed) must be set : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise.
Playing back an MP3 CD 1 4 RETURN ( ) button: Moves to the parent of the folder to which the current song belongs. 5 (❿❿l ) button: Playbacks the next track. Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played back. 6 (l➛➛) button: Returns to the beginning of the current track when it is pressed during playback. If it is pressed again, your DVD Recorder-VCR plays back the previous track.
Using PIP The PIP function allows you to view a sub screen together with the main screen in DVD mode. You can watch both DVD and TV together. PIP does not work in VCR mode. Note During Playback, press the PIP button. • The current disc is played back on the PIP screen located at the bottom of the screen. Playback 1 Switching between the PIP and main screens 1 Press the PIP button again. • The main and PIP screen will be switched. 60 - English Deactivating PIP 1 Press the PIP button again.
Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS Video tape, videotape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab. See pages 38~39. Tracking The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks. You may also set tracking manually.
Special VCR Playback Features Playback While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. 1 Still 2 Frame Advance 3 FPS/RPS In Play mode, press ❿II(PLAY/PAUSE) to still a single frame. In the pause mode, press F.ADV/SKIP to advance to the next frame.
Variable Search System Press the ANYKEY button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a programme is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was recorded on a VCR without VISS. If you want to index two programmes in a row, set your VCR to stop, then start recording each programme.
Recording Before Recording This unit can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference. This section shows various DVD recording methods. Recordable discs This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R • DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung Recorder and Other Company’s Recorder. Recording • Before Recording . . . . . . . . . .
Recording Formats DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. • This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of a whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.). • Various editing options using a created Playlist.
Pausing / Resuming Recording the current Programme you are watching DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording 1. Check the aerial cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of disc. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs should be formatted in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted. Make sure to format your unformatted discs before recording. 2. Corresponding station should be preset. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) DVD-RAM DVD-RW Using the Feature DVD-R One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours at the touch of a button. 1 Use the PROG/TRK / buttons or number buttons to select the stations to record. 2 Start Recording.
3 Press the OK button. • The information concerning the programme is displayed. • When using the G-Code function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter the station number manually by pressing the ❷ buttons. Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) No 01 To Start No.
Modifying 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 OK button. Then... Select an input source other than the tuner (LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2) • • Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes. Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the input source selection. Result: The programme number is replaced by: • The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 source using the INPUT SEL.
Using the Timer Programming Feature 3 Press the ❷ button to select scheduled Record List, and then press the ❿ or OK button Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) TUE 13 08:20 10:20 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. 3. Check the date and time are correct. Make sure the Clock has been set (Setup - Clock Set) before you proceed with a timer recording. Scheduled Record List To 1 To Press the TIMER REC button. • Programme menu is displayed.
DVD AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. It depends on the remaining time on the DVD. Note XP (high quality) : Select when video quality is are important. (Approx. 1 hour) The Timer Programming time may differ from the set time depending on disc status and overall timer recording status (for example, recording times overlapping, or when the previous recording ends within 2 minutes before the start time of the next recording.
3 Press the ❷ buttons to select “Standard Timer” and then press the ❿ or OK button. Scheduled Record List Deleting a Timer Programming LINE1 DVD-RAM DVD-RW Follow these directions to delete an entry from the timer record list. OK 4 DVD-R Press the ❷ buttons to select the number of the timer programming you want to edit, and then press the ❿ or OK button. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Programme and then press the ❿ or OK button.
5 Press the ❷ buttons to select Delete, and then press the OK button. DVD-RAM(VR) G-Code Standard Timer • You will be prompted with the delete confirm message such as ‘Do you want to delete ‘No.01’?’. Playlist G-Code Extended Programme Off :Off Disc Manager Programme 6 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. • The selected entry will be deleted from the list. 7 Press the MENU button after finishing the operation. The menu screen will disappear.
Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip) Recording From External Devices DVD-RAM This function allows you to watch the recently recorded 10-second images on the PIP screen while a recording is in progress. 1 During recording press the TIME SLIP button on the remote control. • The recently recorded 10-second images are played back on the PIP screen. • This function starts to operate 10 seconds from the time you press the (REC) button.
Recording through a DV jack DVD-RAM DVD-RW Basic VCR Recording DVD-R Follow these directions to record onto a disc the outputs of a camcorder that has a DV output jack. 1 1. Check TV Programme and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours by pressing the (REC)button repeatedly; see page 67.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. 1 Watch a different media during recording You can watch DVD during VCR recording or watch Video tape during DVD recording. • During VCR recording, insert a DVD in the DVD deck. The output will automatically change to the DVD and start playback. • During DVD recording, insert a Video tape in the VCR deck.
DVD-RAM(VR) Copy to DVD or VCR Edit Copylist 01/JAN/2004 1 00:00:44 01/JAN/2004 12:00 1 Scene 01/JAN/2004 12:00 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can copy DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Press MENU button and select Copy. Select the Copylist, you want to copy 3 DVD-RAM(VR) using the ❷ buttons and then press ❿ button. To copy playlist, select “Copy”.
VCR to DVD 1 Press OK button to choose the list you want to copy. 4 Select VCR --> DVD to copy VCR to DVD. DVD-RAM(VR) VCR-->DVD VCR --> DVD scene will be displayed. Start End 00:00:21 • Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM(VR) 02 Copy --:--:-- 00:01:10 VCR DVD --> VCR Playlist --:--:-- Edit 00:01:04 PLAY Copy All VCR --> DVD Disc Manager Programme 5 To copy Copylist, select “Copy”. VCR-->DVD DVD-RAM(VR) Start 2 02 Press OK button to select the start position.
Editing Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R There are a variety of menu functions depending on the disc type. Press the MENU button. No Disc Programme Programme Setup DVD-VIDEO • • • • • • Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc 79 Viewing Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Playing a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . 82 Renaming a Title List Entry . . . . . . . 83 Deleting a Title List Entry . . . . . . 84 Locking a Title List Entry . . . . . . .
CD DVD-RW(VR) DVD-RW(VR) Programme Playlist Programme Setup Disc Manager Programme JPEG+MP3 Title List Playlist Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup DVD-R(V) DVD-R(V) Programme Photo Music Programme Setup Disc Manager Programme Title List Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup DVD-RAM(VR) Note Playlist Disc Manager Editing Programme 80 - English Title List Playlist Disc Manager Copy Programme Setup Press the MENU button again to hide the menu screen.
Press the ❷ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ❿ or OK button, 2 Viewing Title List or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control. • The Title List screen is displayed. ! DVD-RAM DVD-RW @ #$ DVD-R You can playback the recorded titles, edit a title name, edit record list entries and lock or unlock the record list. 1 % ^ 01/JAN/2004 00:00:21 02/JAN/2004 00:00:03 03/JAN/2004 00:00:15 01/JAN/2004 18:00 PR1 01/JAN/2004 12:00 Press the MENU button.
Playing a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to playback an entry from the Title List. 1 Press the MENU button. DVD-RW(VR) Playlist Disc Manager Programme 01/JAN/2004 02/JAN/2004 03/JAN/2004 04/JAN/2004 Editing 05/JAN/2004 12:00 PR1 05/JAN/2004 12:00 2 05/JAN/2004 06/JAN/2004 07/JAN/2004 Press the ❷ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ❿ or OK button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control. • The View Title List screen is displayed.
4 Renaming a Title List Entry Press the ❷ button to select Rename, and then press the OK button. • The Rename screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) 01/JAN/2004 12:00 PR5 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ❿or OK button, 5 Enter the desired characters using the arrow ( ❷ ➛❿) buttons.
4 Deleting a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ❿ or OK button, • DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode): Since Playlist is present, the message “Do you want to delete? (Related Playlists may be deleted.)” is displayed. DVD-RW(Video mode), DVD-R: Since Playlist is not present, the message “Do you want to delete?” is displayed. • You cannot delete a protected entry.
4 Locking a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW Press the ❷ buttons to select Protection, and then press the OK button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Title Protection:’. DVD-R Follow these directions to lock an entry if you want to protect it from unexpected deletions. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Title List, and then press the ❿ or OK button. 05/JAN/2004 12:00 PR1 05/JAN/2004 12:00 5 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select On, and then press the OK button.
Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry 4 Press the ❷ buttons to select Edit, and then press the OK button. The Edit Program is displayed. ! Playback bar @ Playtime # Section deletion start point window and time $ Section deletion end point window and time DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode Follow these directions to delete a section from a Title List entry. Title List No.02 # ! 1 $ 00:00:04 02/JAN/2004 12:00 PR1 02/JAN/2004 12:00 Press the MENU button.
7 Press the OK button at the end point. 8 The image and time at the end point are displayed the end point window. Creating a Playlist Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode Title List No.02 Follow these directions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. 54 02/JAN/2004 12:00 PR1 02/JAN/2004 12:00 9 End 00:02:09 Press the ❷ buttons to select Delete, and then press the OK button. 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped.
4 Select the start point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons, and then press the ❿II button. 7 Press the OK button to select END point. • The image and time at the end point are displayed on the End window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make item. • Playback related buttons: ❿II, ❿❿l , l➛➛ , ❿❿,➛➛ Scene No.001 Scene No.
Editing a Playlist Entry 5 Press the ❷ buttons to select a function to use, and then press the OK button. • Play: Playbacks the selected entry. • Rename: Renames the title of the selected entry. Functionality is the same as the Rename item in the Edit Record List. • Edit Scene: Edits scenes of the selected entry. • Copy: Copies the selected entry to the VCR. DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode • Delete: Deletes the selected entry from the list.
Renaming Playlist Entries Follow these directions to rename a playlist entry, i.e., edit the title of a playlist entry. 1 Press the ❷ buttons to select Rename, and then press the OK button. 2 Select the desired characters using the arrow ❷➛❿ buttons. • The Rename screen is displayed. • Functionality is the same as the Rename item in the Edit Record List screen. Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW Follow these directions to edit scenes for a playlist entry.
5 Press the ❷ button to select Edit Scene, and then press the OK button. B. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) • The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Edit Scene Scene No. 1/9 Playlist No. 3 1 Press ❷➛❿ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, and then press the OK button. 2 Press ❷ buttons to select Modify, and then press the OK button. Play Modify 01 00:00:26 02 00:00:07 03 00:00:04 Move Add 04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 • The Modify Scene screen is displayed.
5 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. 3 Press ❷➛❿ buttons to select the position where you want to move the selected scene, and then press the OK button. • The selected scene is moved to the new position. Scene No.001 00:00:20 00:05:30 01/JAN/2004 12:00 01/JAN/2004 12:00 6 00:05:30 Press the ❷ buttons to select Change, and then press the OK button. • The scene you wanted to modify is changed with the selected section.
4 E. Deleting a Scene from the Playlist Press the ❷ buttons to select Start, and then press the OK button. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. Scene No.001 01/JAN/2004 12:00 01/JAN/2004 12:00 5 Select the end point of the section you want to add as a new scene using the playback related buttons. 6 Press the ❷ buttons to select End, and then press the OK button. 1 Press ❷➛❿ buttons to select the scene you want to delete, and then press the OK button.
Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Playlist, and then press the ❿ or OK button. 3 Press the ❷ buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ❿ or OK button, or press the PLAY LIST button on the remote control. VR mode 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped.
5 Press the ❷ buttons to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message ‘Do you want to delete?’. Disc Manager Do you want to delete? Editing Disc Name Scenes 01/JAN/2004 12:00 6 DVD-R Follow these directions to give a name to a disc 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ❿ or OK button. Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
5 Press ❷➛❿ buttons to select Save, and then press the OK button. 3 Press the ❷ buttons to select Disc Protection, and then press the ❿ or OK button. • A disc name is given to the disc. Playlist Disc Manager Disc Finalise Playlist Disc Manager Disc Finalise Programme Programme Note You may need to clear cartridge protection or unlock the protection before beginning editing. 4 Press the ❷ buttons to select Protected, and then press the OK button.
Formatting a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Disc 4 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. • The disc is formatted. Use these instructions to format a disc. The cartridge write protect tab should be set to the unprotect position. The disc protection should also be cleared. DVD-RW You will be prompted with the confirmation message “Choose the recording format for DVD-RW”. DVD-RW(VR) 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. Disc Manager Choose the recording format fot DVD-RW.
Delete All Title Lists Cartridge Protect Info (DVD-RAM) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these instructions to delete all title lists. 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ❿ or OK the button. Playlist Disc Manager Disc protection allows you to protect discs from disc formatting and programme deletion due to unintended operations.
Finalising a disc DVD-RW DVD-R After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD Recorder-VCR, it needs to be finalised before it can be played back on external devices. 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2 Press the ❷buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ❿ or OK button. Note Once a disc is finalised, you cannot delete entries from the record list. After being finalised, the DVD-R operates in the same manner as a DVD-Video.
Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) • The disc is unfinalised. DVD-RW 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2 Press the ❷ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ❿ or OK button. • A DVD-RW can be finalised or unfinalised in Video mode. Finalise Unfinalise Mark DVD-VIDEO(RW) DVD-RW(V) Operation Same as Additional DVD-Video recording, protection and deletion are possible.
Reference Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) ❷ ❷ • Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD• • • RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . 102 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . 104 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, No power. • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the STANDBY/ON button of your DVD Recorder-VCR. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on. The DVD Recorder-VCR requires some time to initialize after it is turned on. Cannot record TV programs.
Troubleshooting icon appears on the screen. You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Play mode settings are different from the settings configured with the Setting menu. The disc does not support all the selected functions. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.
Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, 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. The television programme was not recorded Check the DVD Recorder-VCR antenna connections.
Specifications General Input Output VCR DVD Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 5.3 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H) Operating temp. +5°C to +35°C Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.
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