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DVD-VR325

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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 2005.9.2 5:53 PM Page 1

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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 2005.9.2 5:53 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-VR325 PAL/SECAM www.samsung.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 2 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 3 Precaution • Exterior interference such as lightning and static • ❚ 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 4 Getting Started ❚ Disc Storage Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment. • Do not keep under direct sunlight. • Keep in a cool ventilated area. • Store vertically. • Keep in a clean protection jacket. • If you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 5 • DVD-RW(VR mode) • DVD-RW(V mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVDRW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalised. - If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturer’s recorder but has not been finalised it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 6 Getting Started Contents Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Handling Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Maintenance of Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Disc Handling . . . . . . . . . .
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 7 Disc Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Editing the Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Formatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Finalising a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 8 Getting Started General Features Before Reading the User’s Manual The DVD-VR325 allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/-RW discs. Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 9 Step 1 Select the disc type Step 3 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 Getting Started Step 6 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 10 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 11 ❚ Setting the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the TV button and enter the two-figure code simultaneously corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate numer buttons.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 12 Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 7 8 2 3 11 10 9 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON P.SCAN BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AUX) AUDIO L.R INPUT JACKS (AUX) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 4 12 13 14 15 DV INPUT JACK FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON PROG / BUTTONS COPY BUTTONS PLAY/STILL, REW/SKIP, F.F/SKIP, STOP BUTTONS Front Panel Display 1 2 7 1.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 13 Rear Panel Getting Started 1 2 3 4 5 6 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. HDMI OUT JACK S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT) 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 14 Tour of the Remote Control 12. RETURN Button Returns to previous menu. 13. TV/VCR Button Getting Started 14. INFO. Button This will display current setting or disc status. 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs and VHS Video tape. 16. TO DVD copy Button Press this when you copy from the VCR to the DVD. 17. REC SPEED Button Press this to set the desired recording time and picture quality. 18. TV STANDBY/ON Button 19.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 15 Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connections Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting the SCART Cable Connecting the Audio/Video Cable Connecting the S-Video Cable Connecting the Component Video Cable Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV AV Receiver Connections Connecting an External Devices Quick Overview . . . . . . .
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 16 Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Make sure that both the television and the Connections Note DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. Connecting the SCART Cable ❚ Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable 1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 17 ❚ Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD Recorder & VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 18 Connecting the S-Video Cable Connections 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 composite video output mode. 1 Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. 2 Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the appropriate input connector on the television.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 19 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. ❚ Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack • Using the HDMI cable connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 20 Connections AV Receiver Connections To change HDMI output resolution, see pages 31~32. Note HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Since HDMI is based on DVI, it is completely compatible with DVI. The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI supports multi-channel audio.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 21 Connecting an External Devices ❚ Case 2 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV IN jack If your DV Device 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 59 for more information.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 22 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 23 Plug & Auto Setup 5 Select Country using the …† œ √ buttons, then press OK button. Auto Setup Country Selection 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 Plug the DVD Recorder & VCR into the mains. • “Auto” in the front panel display flickers.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 24 Setting the Date and Time 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. • The option selected highlight.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 25 5 Auto Setup Press the …† œ √ buttons to select your “Country”, then press the OK button. The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed. No Disc Auto Setup Programme You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup on page 23). Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 26 6 Manual Setup Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then press the OK or √ button. Manual Setup menu is displayed. Manual Setup PR 01 CH --- Name If you have already set then automatically, you do not need to preset the stations manually. Decoder ---Off --- ❚ --- MFT System L/L’ Save 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 11 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 27 Press the …† buttons to select Decoder. Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off. Indicate whether you wish to use a decoder On or Off. Clearing a Preset Station Manual Setup 01 PR 2 CH Name Decoder MFT System AABB Off --- ❚ --L / L’ If you have stored a TV station: • That you do not require • At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. Save MOVE 12 If you.. Wish to store the station displayed Then....
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 28 6 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button. 4 Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or √ button. 7 8 9 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired PR number, then press the OK or √ button. Repeat the same procedure from Step 5 onwards until all the required stations have been cleared. No Disc Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 29 Setting Up the Language Options If you set audio, subtitle, disc menu, on-screen menu and DivX subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected. 1 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 30 Setting Up the Audio Options ❚ Digital Output • PCM : • Bitstream : Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. Converts to PCM (2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 31 Setting Up the Display (Video) Options ❚ TV Aspect 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 ❚ 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 32 Output selection System Setup • Connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV via HDMI or DVI. Set your TV's input to HDMI or DVI. • Press the P.SCAN button while the unit is in Stop mode to select the HDMI output resolution as follows: 576i → 576p → 720p → 1080i • HDMI/DVI does not support 576i.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 5 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 33 Enter your password again, and then press the OK or √ button. No Disc Programme ❚ About the Change Level Parental Control Password 1 Off On Setup Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the OK or √ button. No Disc Programme Setup MOVE 6 OK RETURN Parental Control Password : On √ Rating Level : Level 1 kids √ Change password EXIT Press the …† buttons to select On, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 34 5 6 VCR Setting If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. ❚ Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: E180, E240, E280, E300. 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 ❚ 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 35 IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. • On : the sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically. • Off : To adjust the sharpness manually No Disc Programme Setup MOVE DVD EP Mode Time You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode’s time setting to 6 or 8hours.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 36 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 OK 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. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 37 Front Display NICAM Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display. 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button. No Disc Programme MOVE √ Clock Set √ Install √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 38 5 Video Output Press the …† buttons to select Component or RGB, then press the OK or √ button. • Component : Select this when the Recorder is connected to a TV with Component jack. • RGB : Select this when the Recorder is connected to a TV using SCART cable. You can enjoy high quality image through RGB or Component video connection. In Component mode, you can set video output to Progressive (P.SCAN) or Interlace.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 39 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 PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 40 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 41 Using the Search & Skip Functions 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. ❚ ❚ During the playback, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control. Each time you press the SEARCH button, the playback speed will change as follows.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 42 Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play ❚ Slow Motion Play During pause mode, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control for more than 1 second. About ANYKEY 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 43 • 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 Off ENG Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) D 5.1CH Off 1/1 Off MOVE CHANGE 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO 2 1/10 Press the …† buttons to select Time. 1/40 00:01:45 Off ENG D 5.1CH Off DVD-VIDEO 1/1 1/10 Off 1/40 MOVE 00:01:45 CHANGE Off ENG D 5.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 ❚ 1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 44 Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. CD ❚ Playing a Certain section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Music 1/10 Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 01/12 MOVE 2 OK 1/40 00 : 52 00:01:45 01. TRACK 1 4:39 Off 02. TRACK 2 4:31 ENG 03. TRACK 3 4:30 Off 04. TRACK 4 3:53 1/1 05. TRACK 5 4:23 06.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng1 7/12/05 9:25 AM Page 45 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 ENG ENG D 5.1CH Off 1/1 (VR mode) ❚ Off MOVE CHANGE Selecting the SUBTITLE language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. The subtitle display may be different depending on the disc type.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 46 Changing the Camera Angle Zooming-In When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 47 Using the Bookmarks ❚ Playing back a Bookmark Press the MARKER button. 1 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Bookmark 1 2 (V mode) 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 Press the OK or √ll button to start playing from the selected scene.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 48 ❚ Using the Markers Playing back a Marker 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 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 OK 2 Playback 3 Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. • The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 49 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 back 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 01. TRACK 1 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 50 ❚ Playing back an MP3 Disc ❚ Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback Playing back an MP3 Disc 1 Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 51 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 MOVE OK 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 RETURN To Programme Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 52 Playing back a Picture Disc 4 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. CD Photo Index 6 / 73 Slide Show ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / There are two types of Picture CD. One is a CD with only JPEG files. The other one is a CD with JPEG files and MP3 files. (mixed CD) 1 Insert a JPEG into the disc tray.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 53 MPEG4 Function Description Playing back an MPEG4 Disc Function Skip (Iœœ or √√I) Search (œœ or √√) MPEG4 File is used to contain the audio and video data. MPEG4 File with following extensions can be played. - .AVI, .DIVX 1 Insert a MPEG4 Disc into the disc tray. 2 Press the …† buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the OK or √ button. During play, press the SEARCH (œœ or √√ ) button and press again to search at a faster speed.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 54 Playing back a VHS Tape (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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 55 Variable Search System 1 While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. VCR Go To [0:00:00] 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 56 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 57 ❚ Recording Formats ❚ Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 58 Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, CopyOnce and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once type programme, 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 59 Recording From External Devices 1 Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. 2 Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed (quality). ➝ SP ➝ LP ➝ EP ➝ XP Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 60 Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 9 hours by pressing the REC button. Recording 1 Press the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the station 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, AUX or DV). Making a Timer Recording 1.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 6 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 61 Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, …† : Sets a value. • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. • PR : The video input source (AV1, AV2 or AUX), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording from. • Day : Set the recording day. Daily, MO-SA, MO-FR, W-SA, ...W-SU, MON01, ...WED31 • Start/End Time : Start and end time of the timer recording.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 62 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 OK or √ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 63 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 OK button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Follow these directions to delete a title from the timer record list. No. To PR 01 DVD AV1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Programme, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 64 Using the ShowView Feature 5 Press the OK button. • The information concerning the programme is displayed. • When using the ShowView function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter the PR number manually by pressing the …† buttons. DVD-RAM(VR) Before presetting your DVD Recorder & VCR: • Switch on both the television and your DVD Recorder & VCR. • Check that the date and time are correct.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 65 ShowView Extended To prevent delays or over-runs the DVD Recorder & VCR has a function called ShowView Extended allowing you to extended the recording time by up to 60 minutes. • Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Programme, then press the OK or √ button. Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 66 Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP Tape Length E180 180 mins or 3 hours E240 240 mins or 4 hours E280 280 mins or 4 hours and 40mins E300 300 mins or 5 hours When you watch or record on the VCR during Note DVD Recording, some function buttons may not operate. The message “This function is not available.” will be displayed. 4 Press the (REC) button on the remote control or front panel.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 67 5 Copy to DVD or VCR Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, then press the OK or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 19/JAN/2005 1 Play 00:00:21 √ Rename Edit Scene Copy 19/JAN/2005 12:00 ➡ 19/JAN/2005 12:00 MOVE You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and disc.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 68 ❚ To copy from VCR to DVD ➡ 1 5 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. You can use the √II, Iœœ or √√I, œœ or √√ buttons to search for the end position. Press the OK button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated. Repeat the above steps to create the copylist. • In VCR mode, the copylist cannot be saved. DVD-RAM(VR) VCR - -> DVD No. Start 2 Press the …† buttons to select Copy, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 69 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. ❚ 1 Using the TITLE LIST button Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List 19/JAN/2005 12:00 No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 70 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation, then press the OK or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. ■ Note You can also play a recorded programme by pressing the ANYKEY button. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title 01 19/JAN/2005 1 00:00:21 √ 02 19/JAN/2005 1 00:00:03 √ 03 20/JAN/2005 1 00:00:15 √ 04 20/JAN/2005 1 00:00:16 19/JAN/2005 12:00 1/4 00:01:45 Length Edit Off ENG D 5.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 71 DVD-RAM(VR) Basic Editing (Title List) Rename 20 / JAN / 2005 12:00 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 a f k p u z Back Space ❚ Renaming (Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded programme. Space MOVE 4 b c d g h i l m n q r s v w x e j o t y Delete OK Clear RETURN Save EXIT Select the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons, press the OK button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 72 ❚ 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 OK 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 3 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 73 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Sports(A1) 19/JAN/2005 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 √ SP OK √ Protection RETURN Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 4 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 74 Press the OK button at the starting point. The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. DVD-RAM(VR) 6 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Title List No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng2 7/12/05 9:27 AM Page 75 5 Advanced Editing (Playlist) Press the OK button at the end point. DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 Start Start Title List: 1/6 00:00:10 00:10:00 ❚ End Make New Playlist 19/JAN/2005 12:00 Creating a Playlist MOVE Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:30 AM Page 76 ❚ Playing Titles in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Play, then press the OK 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. No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:30 AM Page 77 ❚ Renaming a Playlist Title DVD-RAM(VR) Rename 20 / JAN / 2005 12:00 Follow these instructions to rename a playlist Title, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist title. A F K P U Z (VR mode) B G L Q V C H M R W D I N S X E J O T Y a f k p u z Back Space 1 DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 78 ❚ Editing a Scene for the Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. Edit Scene 1/7 Playlist No. 3 Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Play Modify 01 00:00:26 02 00:00:07 03 00:00:04 04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 79 Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) 7 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78. Modify Scene Scene No. 002 4 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the OK button. Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:20 00:00:30 End Change Dolphin DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No. 2/7 20/JAN/2005 06:43 End 00:00:30 Cancel Playlist No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 80 Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) ■ 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 To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 81 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) ❚ Copying a Playlist to the VCR Add Scene Scene No. 003 Start Title List : 1/7 Start 00:00:15 End 00:00:35 00:00:35 End 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Add DVD-RAM(VR) Sclence 20/JAN/2005 06:43 MOVE OK RETURN EXIT • The image and time of the end point are displayed in the End window.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 82 ❚ Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message ‘Do you want to delete?’. DVD-RAM(VR) 1 Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Do you want to delete? DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist No.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 83 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 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 84 ❚ Disc Protection ❚ Formatting a Disc Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. Use these instructions to format a disc. The Disc Protection should be cleared. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 85 DVD-RW • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.’ 3 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK or √ button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 86 ❚ Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RW(VR:F) Disc Navigation Playlist Disc Manager Disc Navigation Title List √ DivX √ Photo √ Music √ 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. The disc is unfinalised. ■ Note A DVD-RW can be finalised or unfinalised in V mode.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 87 ❚ Delete All Title Lists • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Do you want to delete all title lists?’. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Navigation Playlist 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 88 Reference Troubleshooting Reference † Specifications † LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Troubleshooting .............................................................89 Specifications .................................................................
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 89 Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/VIDEO-CD/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. Problem Explanation/Solution No power. • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the /I STANDBY/ON button of your DVD Recorder & VCR. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 90 Troubleshooting (DVD) Reference Problem Explanation/Solution 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 91 Troubleshooting (VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, 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.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 92 Specifications General Input Output Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 4.8 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) Euro Scart socket : 1.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 7/12/05 9:31 AM Page 93 ELLAS (GREECE) Agaphtev pelavth, Saı eucaristouvme gia thn empistosuvnh pou deivxate sthn SAMSUNG me thn agorav authvı thı suskeuhvı. To proiovn autov thı SAMSUNG eivnai egguhmevno gia perivodo dwvdeka (12) mhnwvn apov thn hmeromhniva agoravı tou gia antallaktikav kai ergatikav. Sthn perivptwsh pou qa creiasteiv episkeuhv, to proiovn autov thı SAMSUNG qa prevpei na staleiv hv na metaferqeiv sto exousiodothmevno service, me evxoda tou agorasthv.
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00831F VR325_XEB-eng3 2005.9.2 5:56 PM Page 94 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.