Instruction Manual DVD-VR325 www.samsung.
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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
Precaution 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. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Getting Started • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use 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. ❚ Disc Storage JPEG CD-RW/-R • Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be used. • The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. • Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.
• DVD-RW (VR mode) • DVD-RW (V mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized. - If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturer's recorder but has not been finalized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder. DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording • For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only.
Getting Started Contents Step 4 : Connecting the Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 1 : Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VCR Playback Playing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 S-VHS Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Recording DVD Recording Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started General Features The DVD-VR325 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, depending on the recording mode.
How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR Select the disc type Recording There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode). This unit can record on the following types of discs.
Getting Started Step 6 Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback.
Description Front Panel 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ❚ Getting Started ❚ 6 7 8 2 4 3 11 10 9 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON POWER BUTTON P.SCAN BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 2) AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV IN 2) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 12 13 14 15 DV INPUT JACK FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON CHANNEL / BUTTONS COPY BUTTON PLAY/STILL, REW/SKIP, F.F/SKIP, STOP, BUTTONS Front Panel Display 1 2 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DVD is activated.
Rear Panel Getting Started ❚ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. HDMI OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) VIDEO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) S-VIDEO IN/OUT JACKS 12 - English 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
❚ 12. RETURN Button Returns to a previous menu. Tour of the Remote Control 13. TV/VCR Button 1 18 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on VCR, DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs. 3 4 5 19 20 21 6 22 7 23 24 8 9 10 17. REC SPEED Button Use this to set the desired recording time and picture quality. 18. TV POWER Button 19. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button Press this to access various audio functions. This operates as sound mute. (TV mode) 20. TV Button Press this to operate TV. 25 26 21. INPUT SEL.
Connections Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Unpacking † Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable † Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable † Step 5 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV † Step 6 : Connecting External Devices † Step 7 : Connecting the Power Cord † Step 8 : Preparing the Remote Control Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Unpacking ❚ Method1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Also use this method if you watch channels without a cable box. ❚ Accessories Connections Check for the supplied accessories below.
❚ Method 3 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box +TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box. Connections Wall To RF IN ❚ RF Cable Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO OUT jack (AV OUT) on DVD Recorder & VCR and VIDEO (yellow) IN jack on the TV(or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy regular quality images.
❚ Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your 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.
Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable ❚ Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connections There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the audio connection that best suits you below.
Step 5 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVI cable to a TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds. ❚ Method 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack • Using the HDMI-HDMI cable connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. • Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen.
Connections Step 6 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. • Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO AV IN 1 jacks. • Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the AV IN 2 in jacks. • Method 3 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack. ❚ ❚ Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the AV IN 2 jacks You can use the AV IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Step 7 : Connecting the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet. When the DVD Recorder & VCR operates normally, the current time is automatically set and displayed in the front panel display. Install Batteries in the Remote Control • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. • Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the battery cover.
❚ Setting the Remote Control You can control part of another manufacturer’s TV functions with this remote control. • Control function buttons involve : TV POWER, CH/TRK ( / ), VOL +/-, Direct number buttons, TV MUTE, INPUT SEL. 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 on-screen menus. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. 1 2 √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ Parental Control √ SELECT RETURN EXIT MENU Button Press this button on the remote control to open the on-screen MENU. Press again to exit the on-screen MENU.
Press the …† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. 4 Auto Clock Set No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Auto Clock Set Clock Data CH : Automatic √ Time Zone : Automatic √ Daylight Saving : Automatic √ This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. MOVE You must have the antenna connected to set System Setup Note 1 the Auto Clock. See pages 15~16 for Antenna Connections.
❚ 3 Daylight Saving Press the …† buttons to select Automatic, Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec.
4 Channel Set Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable TV, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Channel Set Antenna/Cable TV Antenna Auto Channel Memory Cable TV √ Channel Add/Delete √ RF Output Channel System Setup This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Recorder & VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e.
4 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. 4 No Disc Auto Channel Memory Total channel numbers: Saved channel : 05 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. Channel Add/Delete Setup 06/125 Timer Rec. Select channel : 1 5% Scanning...
3 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, then press ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. : Cable TV 4 System Setup √ Clock Set √ √ Channel Add/Delete √ Channel Set √ √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ Parental Control √ SELECT : CH3 RETURN Timer Rec. EXIT MOVE 3 SELECT RETURN EXIT Press the …† buttons to select Language, then press the ENTER or √ button. Language setup menu will be displayed.
Setting Up the Audio Options ❚ Digital Output 1. PCM : 2. Bitstream : Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. 1 2 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Timer Rec.
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options ❚ Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.
❚ 3D Noise Reduction • Off : Normal • On : Select to remove noise from the screen. This function depends on disc type. It may not Note work for some disc types. IRE: Short for the Institute of Radio Engineers. An IRE unit is a relative unit of measure equaling 1/140th of the peak-to peak (p-p) video amplitude. ❚ HDMI Resolution This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI with Display devices (TV, projector, etc). No Disc Timer Rec.
Setting Up the Parental Control The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or √ button. 5 No Disc Setup Parental Control Password Off On Timer Rec. 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.
❚ About the Change Password 1 VCR Setting Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Parental Control Password : On √ Rating Level : Level 1 kids √ Change password If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. √ Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety MOVE SELECT No Disc RETURN EXIT Change Password Setup Note Tab will play automatically when inserted.
About the Change Password 5 6 ❚ Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. If you watch video through external input you can choose AV 1(Composite) or S-video. Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180. Once the type of cassette is set, the VCR can display the amount of time remaining on the tape when you press the INFO. button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec.
Front Display DVD EP Mode Time Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front display. 1 2 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup MOVE √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ Parental Control √ SELECT RETURN 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button.
Automatic Chapter Creator 7 Press the REC button to start recording. The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. 8 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes and press the ENTER button and recording begins. In XP and SP mode, you must record at least 5 minutes to create a chapter. In LP and EP mode, 15 minutes. System Setup This function only works with DVD-RW (V mode) and DVD-R discs. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Dolby Digital Stereo DTS NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan,etc. ❚ Region code (DVD-Video only) 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.
This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate Note with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the box. Please refer to this if necessary.
Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc. ❚ For DVD-VIDEO disc Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc. 1 Using the Search & Skip Functions ❚ Searching through a Chapter or Track During the playback, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control.
About ANYKEY Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play ❚ Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO/DVD -RAM/-RW/-R) 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. During pause mode, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control for more than 1 second.
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. 1 Repeat Play Press the ANYKEY button during playback. ❚ DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) Off ENG D 5.1CH Off 1/1 Off MOVE CHANGE 1 2 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Press the …† buttons to select Time. 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 Off DVD-VIDEO ENG 1/10 Off 1/40 1/1 00:01:45 Off Off ENG D 5.1CH MOVE CHANGE D 5.
❚ 1 ❚ Playing a Certain section Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. CD Music Repeat : Off 1 DVD-VIDEO Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 1/10 00 : 52 1/40 01/12 MOVE 2 SELECT 01. TRACK 1 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05. TRACK 5 4:23 06.
Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Press the …† buttons to select Subtitle, then press the œ √ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. 2 DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 Off ENG D 5.1CH Off (VR mode) 1/1 ❚ Selecting the SUBTITLE language Off MOVE CHANGE Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. The subtitle display may be different depending Note Using the SUBTITLE button 1 function on your TV.
Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Zooming-In 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Using the ANGLE button 1/10 1/40 If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. 00:01:45 Off ENG D 5.1CH Off 1 Press the ANGLE button, then the ANGLE icon will appear with the current angle number and the number of angles available.
Using the Bookmarks ❚ Playing back a Bookmark 1 Press the MARKER button. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V mode) Bookmark 1 2 Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN Bookmark 3 MOVE 2 SELECT RETURN 1 ❚ Clearing a Bookmark 1 Press the MARKER button. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene.
❚ Playing back a Marker Using the Markers 1 2 Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Marker 01 02 N:2 (VR mode) 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. N:0 Marker MOVE 3 SELECT 2 RETURN Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. Marker 01 PLAY CANCEL RETURN Press the ENTER or √ll button to start playing from the selected scene.
Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) ❚ Buttons on the Remote Control used for CD playback Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. ❚ Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA) 1 Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The Audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. CD Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 01/12 MOVE 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05. TRACK 5 4:23 06.
Playing back an MP3 CD ❚ 1 ❚ Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 CD playback Playing an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically.
Play Option Mode The Play Option can be used with an Audio CD or MP3 in the Play or Stop mode. 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted. CD Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 01/12 01. TRACK 1 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05. TRACK 5 4:23 06. TRACK 6 4:24 To Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted.
Playing a picture CD 3 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. JPEG Photo Index 6 / 73 Slide Show ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / MOVE There are two types of Picture CDs. One is a CD with only JPEG files. The other one is a CD with JPEG files and MP3 files. (mixed CD) SELECT 13 RETURN MENU • To see the next 6 pictures, press the √√l button. • To see the previous 6 pictures, press the lœœ button. 1.
Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS tape, 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. Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. ❚ ❚ ❚ Insert a standard VHS tape into the VCR deck.
Variable Search System While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. 1 VCR Go To Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & 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.
Before Recording 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 and Other Company’s Recorder.
❚ ❚ Recording Formats 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. Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? Yes No Recording Mode Select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop mode for the desired recording time and picture quality.
Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once type program, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and DVD-RAM. DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) with CPRM VR mode V mode DVD-R DVD-RAM(Ver.2.0) Copy-Free O Copy-Once - Copy-Never - O O O O O* - O* 3 Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the channel you want to record.
Recording From External Devices Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices. 1 Connect the AV out jack of your External Device(s) to the AV IN jack on the front or rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR using Audio/Video Cable. 2 Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to AV In mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control . The front panel display changes in the following sequence depending on the Video input setting in the menu.
Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button. Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the channel to record. If you want to record through a connected external component, press the INPUT SEL. button to select an appropriate external input(AV1, AV2 or DV).
6 Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, …† 0~9 : Sets a value. • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. • Source : The video input source (AV1, AV2), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording of. • Date: Date that the timer recording starts … 01/31 01/30 : Present Date • Recording mode (VCR) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. It depends on remaining time of VCR tape.
Editing the Scheduled Record List 4 Press the …† buttons to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to edit, then press the ENTER or √ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) No. To Scheduled Record List Source Date 01 DVD CH 09 11/22 02 DVD CH 09 12/20 03 -- --- Start 09:22AM 07:30AM --/- - --:-- -- End Mode Edit Edit √ SP Delete 10:30AM SP √ 10:30AM --:-- -- -- √ Follow these directions to edit the timer record list.
Deleting the Scheduled Record List 4 Press the …† buttons to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) No. To Scheduled Record List Source Date 01 DVD CH 09 11/22 01 DVD CH 09 12/20 03 -- --- Start 09:22AM End Mode Edit Edit √ SP Delete 10:30AM SP √ 10:30AM 07:30AM --/- - --:-- -- --:-- -- -- √ Follow these directions to delete a title from the timer record list.
Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel 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 4 hours by pressing the (REC) button repeatedly.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. Watch a Different Channel 2 Watch a different media during recording 3 Add Recording Time 4 Recording DVD and VCR at the same time Recording 1 When you watching through the Antenna input during recording, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control. Change the channel you want to watch.
Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, then press the ENTER or √ button. 5 Copy to DVD or VCR DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 1 Play 00:00:21 √ Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM 7 Scenes JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and Disc. ❚ DVD-RAM(VR) (VR mode) 1 RETURN EXIT Press the …† buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or √ button.
❚ 5 To copy from VCR to DVD 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) VCR - -> DVD No. Start End Edit 01 00:00:21 00:01:04 √ 02 --:--:-- --:--:-- √ Copy DVD-RAM(VR) 00:01:07 Setup Timer Rec. You can use the √II, Iœœ or √√I, œœ or √√ buttons to search for the end position. Press the ENTER button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated.
Playing the Title List Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the Title List. ❚ Using the TITLE LIST button 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No.
2 Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) ❚ Title List Screen Elements #$ No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:21 √ 02 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:03 √ 03 JAN/20/2005 1 00:00:15 √ 04 JAN/20/2005 1 00:00:16 √ DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) No. Title ! JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE 3 SP SELECT RETURN DVD-RAM(VR) EXIT @ Title List No.
DVD-RAM(VR) Rename JAN / 20 / 2005 12:00 AM Basic Editing (Title List) A F K P U Z B G L Q V C H M R W D I N S X E J O T Y Back Space ❚ a f k p u z b c d g h i l m n q r s n w x Space MOVE e j o t y Delete SELECT Clear RETURN Save EXIT Renaming (Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list name, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. 4 Select the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons, press the ENTER button.
❚ Locking (Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press the ENTER button. The key icon on the information window for the selected title changes to the locked status. ( ➝ ) DVD-RAM(VR) 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button. • Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice.
3 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Sports(A1) JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE 00:00:21 √ 02 Music 00:00:03 √ 03 Sports 00:00:15 Play √ 04 Movie 00:00:16 Rename √ 05 Sports(A1) Delete 00:06:32 Edit 00:08:16 √ 06 Edu 1 SELECT Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title. √ (VR mode) 1 Protection RETURN Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Using the MENU button.
4 Press the ENTER button at the starting point. The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. Edit Title List Screen Elements 6 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Edit Title List Start Title List No.
5 Advanced Editing (Playlist) Press the ENTER button at the end point. DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 Start Start Title List : 1/6 ❚ JAN/19/05 12:00 AM MOVE With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. End SELECT 00:10:00 RETURN Return EXIT • The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. (VR mode) • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make icon.
❚ Playing Titles in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Play, then press the ENTER or √ button. The playlist titles will be played back. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist (VR mode) 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
❚ Renaming a Playlist Title DVD-RAM(VR) Follow these instructions to rename a playlist title. A F K P U Z (VR mode) 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
❚ Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. 3 DVD-RAM(VR) (VR mode) 1 Press the …† buttons to select Edit Scene, then press the ENTER or √ button. The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) 7 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 74. Modify Scene Scene No. 002 4 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the ENTER button. Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:20 00:00:30 End Change Dolphin DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No. 2/7 JAN/20/2005 06:43 AM End 00:00:30 Return Playlist No.
Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 74. 4 Edit Scene Scene No. 3/7 Playlist No. 3 You cannot move the selected scene to the position of the next scene, because the selected scene should be inserted before that position, which requires no action. ■ Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may have a slight difference. Note Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ENTER button.
7 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 003 Start Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:15 00:00:35 ❚ Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR 1 Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
❚ Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist 3 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) 1 Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) No.
4 Disc Manager Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc ❚ A F K P U Z Editing the Disc Name Setup Timer Rec. Copy Title List Playlist Disc Manager Setup System √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio √ √ Parental Control √ SELECT RETURN E J O T Y a f k p u z b c d g h i l m n q r s n w x Space e j o t y Delete SELECT Clear RETURN Save EXIT • This function is the same as the Rename function in renaming the title list.
❚ ❚ Disc Protection Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Formatting a Disc Use these instructions to format a disc. The disc protect should be cleared 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup DVD-RAM(VR) Setup System √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Title List Audio √ Playlist Video √ Parental Control √ Timer Rec.
DVD-RW • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Setup DVD-RW(VR) Setup Timer Rec. Disc Name : √ Disc Protection : Not Protected √ Disc Format : DVD-VR Copy Disc Finalize Choose the recording format for DVD-RW. Title List Delete All Title Lists DVD-VR Playlist Timer Rec.
4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the …† button to select Delete All Title Lists, then press the ENTER or √ button. The disc is finalized. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete Note Timer Rec. titles from the record list. Copy After being finalized, the DVD-RW(V mode)/ Title List -R operates in the same manner as a DVDVideo.
❚ Unfinalizing a Disc (V/VR mode) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is unfinalized. ■ DVD-RW(VR:F) Setup Timer Rec. Copy Title List Playlist Setup System √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ Parental Control √ MOVE 2 SELECT RETURN EXIT Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RW(VR:F) Setup Timer Rec.
Reference Troubleshooting † Reference Specifications † Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) ..................85 Troubleshooting (DVD) .....................................................86 Troubleshooting (VCR)......................................................87 Specifications ....................................................................
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center. Problem Explanation/Solution No power. • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the power 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 (DVD) Problem Reference icon appears on the screen. Explanation/Solution 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.
Troubleshooting (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 POWER 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 program was not recorded • Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections.
Specifications General Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 9.03 lb Dimensions 16.9 in(W) x 12.6 in(D) x 3.3 in(H) Operating temp. +41°F to +95°F Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video 1.0 V p-p at 75Ω load, sync negative S-Video input (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p at 75Ω load) Input Max.
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