Instruction Manual DVD-VR329 www.samsung.com English Downloaded From Disc-Player.
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 • Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally. use. Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below.
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. • Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. Getting Started • Do not load warped or cracked discs. 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.
• In both modes, playback can be performed before and after • DVD-RW (VR mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc. - A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played by existing DVD players. • DVD-RW (Video 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.
Contents Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . .21 Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Connecting to a stereo amplifier with Getting Started analog input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VCR Playback Playing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 S-VHS Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Recording DVD Recording Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started General Features The DVD-VR329 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/ DVD±R discs as if they were VCR tapes. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Before Reading the User’s Manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual.
How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR 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. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD±R. Step 2 Format the disc to start recording Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted.
Getting Started Step 6 Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD players, 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 Getting Started Front Panel 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 7 2 8 4 3 10 9 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON POWER BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 2 IN) AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV 2 IN) DV INPUT JACK 11 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 12 13 14 15 P.SCAN BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON COPY BUTTON CHANNEL / BUTTONS RECORD 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 2 3 Getting Started 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 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. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 1 IN) VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT) AUDIO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) S-VIDEO IN/OUT JACKS ANT IN JACK 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Tour of the Remote Control 18 19 20 3 21 4 5 6 7 22 23 8 24 9 25 26 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 1. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 2. TV Button Press this to operate TV. 3. POWER Button 4. NUMBER Button 5. 100+ Button Press this to select channel 100 or higher. 6. F.ADV/SKIP Button 7. Playback-related Buttons Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Pause 8. VOL (Volume) Button TV volume adjustment 9.
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 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable † Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable † Step 4 : Connecting External Devices † Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord † Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the antenna connection that best suits you below. Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box ■ Note If you are using an off-air antenna that has 300ohm twin flat leads, use an external antenna connector (300-75 ohm adaptor : not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Connections Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on. 16 - English Downloaded From Disc-Player.
You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box. English - 17 Downloaded From Disc-Player.
Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one of the video connections on the following pages. You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit. Connections Connecting to a Video input jack Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier).
Connecting to an S-Video input jack INPUT S-VIDEO S-Video Cable (not supplied) • 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. • Connect audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on TV(or AV amplifier).
Connections Connecting to Component video input jacks (Y,PB,PR) Connect Component video cables (not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT (Y,PB,PR) jacks on DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT IN (Y,PB,PR) jacks on your TV (or AV amplifier). COMPONENT green • You will enjoy high quality accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and White(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images.
Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages. Connecting to your TV Connections This connection will use your TV’s speakers. INPUT VIDEO Audio/Video Cable Yellow L White AUDIO R Red English - 21 Downloaded From Disc-Player.
Connections Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. Audio/Video Cable Red White R L ANALOG AUDIO Front(L)speaker 22 - English Downloaded From Disc-Player.
Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack Connections If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See page 35) Optical Cable (not supplied) or Coaxial Cable (not supplied) AV amplifier Digital Audio INPUT Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Step 4 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Connections Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB or DVD).
Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks Audio/Video Cable L VIDEO R AUDIO OUTPUT Camcorder ■ Note If the AV 2 In input source is not selected automatically, press the INPUT SEL. button to select the AV 2 input. English - 25 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals Connections You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder.
Connections 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. DV Cable (not supplied) DV OUT Camcorder ■ Note 26 - English Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals If the input is not selected automatically, use INPUT SEL. button to select proper input.
Step 5 : 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. • Buttons that can be controlled on your TV : TV POWER, INPUT SEL., VOL +/-, CH/TRK ( / ), TV MUTE, 0~9, 100+. 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. DVD-Recorder Timer Record No Disc Timer Rec. Timer Record √ Setup Scheduled Record List √ ENTER 1 MENU Button 2 …/†,œ /√ Buttons RETURN EXIT 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 DVD-Recorder Auto Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec. Clock Data CH : Automatic √ Setup 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 15~17 for Antenna Connections.
Daylight Saving 3 Press the …† buttons to select Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically. DVD-Recorder Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec. Auto Clock Set √ Setup Manual Clock Set √ Auto Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec.
4 Channel Set Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable TV, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Set No Disc 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. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.
4 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. 4 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Add/Delete No Disc Timer Rec. Auto Channel Memory Setup Select channel : 1 Total channel numbers : 02/125 Saved channel : 1% Stop Add NUMBER Channel Add/Delete 5 RETURN EXIT Press the …† or number buttons to select the channels you want to add or delete on the Select channel screen.
3 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, then press ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Set Setup No Disc No Disc Timer Rec. Antenna/Cable TV √ Timer Rec.
Setting Up the Audio Options Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. Digital Output 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Outputs. Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. 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. DVD-Recorder 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.
Setting Up the Parental Control 5 The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc Timer Rec. Password :Off Off 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. DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc Timer Rec. Password : On √ Setup Rating Level : Level 1 Kids √ Change Password MOVE ENTER DVD-Recorder This function allows you to setup the VCR. √ 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.
5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the ENTER or √ button. 6 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. Video Input You can watch video from an external component through the AV 1(Composite) or S-video input jacks. Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180.
DVD EP Mode Time You can set the EP(Extended Play)mode’s time setting to 6 or 8hours. 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. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one program, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters.
7 Press the REC button to start recording. The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. Quick Recording Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording? Yes 8 It takes about 10 seconds for a disc to load (initialize) every time you turn on the unit. To bypass this initialization process, you can set the Quick Recording feature to On. This enables you to record immediately without having to wait for the disc to load.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Dolby Digital DTS 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. The Region Number for this DVD Recorder & VCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Discs that cannot be played • DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • A DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not finalized in a different manufacturer's recorder. • PAL discs • DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc/ DivX Video Disc, etc • Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I 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.
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.
Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play About ANYKEY Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM / DVD±RW / DVD±R) The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter or 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 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Time. 3 Select repeat mode using œ √ button. Press the ENTER button. • To make the screen disappear, press the ANYKEY or RETURN button. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode), unfinalized Note DVD±R and unfinalized DVD-RW (Video mode) do not repeat a chapter.
Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Using the AUDIO button Selecting the SUBTITLE language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback. Audio ENG Dolby Digital 5.1CH Using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press the SUBTITLE button during playback.
Changing the Camera Angle Zooming-In If a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function. If the disc contains multiple angles, ANGLE appears on the screen. 1 DVD-VIDEO Using the ANGLE button 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the ANGLE button, during playback. Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time Subtitle 00:00:01 ENG Audio ENG Repeat Angle Off 1/1 Zoom Off MOVE Angle Playback 2 D 5.
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 Bookmark 3 MOVE SELECT Press the ENTER or √ll button to start playing from the selected scene. 1 Press the MARKER button. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene.
Playing back a Marker Using the Markers 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. (VR mode) Marker 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- N:0 MOVE SELECT 2 RETURN 3 Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. Marker Playback 01 02 - - - - - - - -- N : 2 01 - - - - - - - - -- N : 1 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) Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The Audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. 1 CD 1 2 3 3 4 5 Music List TRACK 1 √ 0:00:15 TRACK 1 CDDA PLAY MODE 6 01/15 No.
Playing back an MP3 Disc Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 disc playback Playing an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray. 1 DVD-Recorder 1 2 3 4 Disc Navigation MP3 Disc Navigation Photo √ Timer Rec. Music √ Setup 5 6 Playback MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT 7 2 3 Press the …† buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the ENTER or √ button. 4 Press the …† buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button.
Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc 1 During playback, press the ANYKEY button. The Repeat mode will be highlighted. Play Option Mode 1 During Stop, Press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. CD Music List TRACK 1 01/15 No. CD Music List TRACK 1 01/15 No.
To Program Tracks Playing a Picture Disc You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 In still mode, press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER button. Playlist screen is displayed. 1 Insert a JPEG into the disc tray. DVD-Recorder Disc Navigation JPEG Disc Navigation Photo √ Timer Rec.
5-1 If you press the √ll button, the Slide Show Speed screen will appear. Press the œ √ buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the ENTER button. Playing the VCR DVD-RW(VR) Slide Show Speed Slow Normal Fast JPEG01 MOVE -2 5 PHOTO ENTER 1 Insert a standard VHS tape into the VCR deck. • When a tape is inserted, power will turn on automatically. 2 Press the √II(PLAY/PAUSE) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit.
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. Pause In Play mode, press √II(PLAY/PAUSE)button to still a single frame. Frame Advance Variable Search System Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording is started.
2 End Search Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a program on a cassette. Press the …† buttons to select Forward Intro Scan or Reverse Intro Scan, then press the ENTER button. When an Index mark is found, the DVD Recorder & VCR will playback the tape for 5 seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index mark. While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button.
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. Recordable discs This section explains various DVD recording methods. This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R • DVD±RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD±Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and other manufacturer's Recorders.
Recording Formats DVD+RW 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. • You can also make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.
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 program, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode or DVD-RAM discs. DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) with CPRM VR mode DVD-R DVD-RAM(Ver.2.0) DVD+R DVD+RW Copy-Free O Copy-Once - Copy-Never - O 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 such as a Camcorder. 1 Connect the AV out jack of your External Device to the AV IN jack on the front or rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR using the 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 preset increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly. 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, …† or 0~9 : To set or change items in the Scheduled Record List Menu. • To : Select the media to record (DVD or VCR). • Source : The video input source (AV 1, AV 2), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording from. • Date: Date that the timer recording starts - There are three options when setting the date.
Editing the Scheduled Record List 5 Press the …† button to select Edit, then press the ENTER button. • The Timer Recording screen is displayed. Edit the items you want to modify. See the Timer Recording section for more information on Timer Recording Input items. (See page 63) Scheduled Record List DVD-Recorder DVD-RAM(VR) No. To Source Current Time 1:07 AM Date Start End Mode Edit No. 01 Follow these directions to edit the timer record list.
3 Press the …† button to select Scheduled Record List, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) 4 Current Time 12:27 AM No. To Source 01 02 03 DVD DVD –– CH06 CH06 ––– MOVE Basic VCR Recording Date Start End Mode Edit 01/01 03:05AM 05:05AM SP 01/02 01:06AM 03:06AM SP ––/–– ––:–– –– ––:–– –– –– ENTER RETURN √ √ √ EXIT Press the …† button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button.
4 5 Press the (REC) button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see “Special Recording Features”. 1 To Watch a Different Channel from the One being Recorded 2 Watch a different media during recording 3 To Add Recording Time 4 Recording on the DVD and VCR at the same time Press the STOP button to stop or finish a recording in progress. Pausing / Resuming • Press the REC PAUSE button to pause a recording in progress.
To copy from "Edit Copylist", you need to make a copylist in advance. Select "New Copylist" and create the new playlist. (See pages 78) If you want to copy directly, choose "Direct Copy". On DVD-RW(V)/DVD+RW/±R disc, you can only use Direct copy function. Copy to DVD or VCR You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and Disc. Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, 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-Recorder 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. Repeat the above steps to create the copylist. • In VCR mode, the copylist cannot be saved. DVD-Recorder VCR-->DVD DVD-RAM(VR) No.
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 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 1 Title List DVD-RAM(VR) 1/4 JAN/01/2006 No.
2 Title List Screen Elements Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice. # $ The Title List screen is displayed. Title List DVD-RAM(VR) No. Title 01 JAN/01/2006 02 JAN/01/2006 03 JAN/01/2006 04 JAN/01/2006 JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM CH1 00:00:11 00:00:09 00:01:36 00:00:11 No. √ √ √ ! √ JAN/01/2006 01:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006 @ SP MOVE 3 ENTER RETURN EXIT Press the …† buttons to select a Title, then press the ENTER or √ button.
2 Press the …† buttons to select a Title you want to delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. Title List DVD+RW No.
4 Select the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons, press the ENTER button. DVD-Recorder Locking(Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. Rename DVD-RAM(VR) Sport(A1) 1 Or use the MENU button. • Press the MENU button. • Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice. Save Back Space MOVE Space ENTER Delete RETURN Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.
DVD-RW(Video mode),DVD+RW, DVD±R : Since Playlist is not present, the message ‘Do you want to delete?’ is displayed. Deleting a Title Follow these instructions to delete a title from the Title List. Title List DVD-RW(V) JAN/01/2006 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 1/4 Do you want to delete? JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM CH1 Yes JAN/01/2006 Or use the MENU button. • Press the MENU button. • Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice.
2 Press the …† buttons to select a title you want to delete from the Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button. Title List DVD-RAM(VR) No. JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM CH1 3 Press the ENTER button at the end point. The image and end point time are displayed in the Section deletion ending point window.
Editing a Chapter Chapter Edit Screen Elements You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. 1 ① ② Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List DVD+RW Chapter : 1/3 Show 00:00:00 √ Add Or use the MENU button. • Press the MENU button. • Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice. Chapter Edit DVD+RW Delete MOVE Hidden ENTER Delete All RETURN Return ➂ ➃ EXIT 1.
5 Deleting a chapter Press the œ √ buttons to select Hidden, and then press the ENTER button. The selected chapter is hidden. Follow steps 1 to 3 in page 75 Chapter Edit DVD+RW 4 Select a chapter you want to delete using the playback related buttons. Chapter Edit DVD+RW Chapter : 2/4 Hidden 00:15:00 √ Add Delete MOVE Hidden ENTER Delete All Return RETURN EXIT Chapter : 2/4 Show Delete MOVE • To finish the operation, select Return using the œ √ buttons then press the ENTER button.
Dividing a Title Follow these instructions to divide a long title into several titles. 4 Select the point you want to divide using the playback related buttons, then press the ENTER button. Divide Title DVD+RW Title List No. 03 Start End 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:010:10 √ Or use the MENU button. • Press the MENU button. • Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice.
5 Advanced Editing (Playlist) Press the ENTER button at the end point. DVD-Recorder Make Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 003 Start End 00:00:02 Title List : 1/31 Creating a Playlist End MOVE Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Title List New Playlist √ Playlist Edit Playlist √ Return ENTER RETURN EXIT • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make icon. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
Playing Titles in the Playlist – RAM √ VR EP Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. (VR mode) 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Or use 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.
3 Press the …† buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER or √ button. The Rename screen is displayed. DVD-Recorder Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Rename DVD-RAM(VR) (VR mode) JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM 1 Save Back Space MOVE 4 Space ENTER Delete RETURN Or use the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
6 Playing a Selected Scene 4 Press the …†œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to play, then press the ENTER button. The playlist title to be played is selected. DVD-Recorder Press the ENTER button at the start point of the scene. DVD-Recorder Modify Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start End Edit Scene Title List : 1/31 DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2 / 17 Playlist No.
Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) Adding a Scene To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 80. To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 80. 4 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ENTER button. DVD-Recorder 4 Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 1/7 Playlist No. Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene that will have a new scene inserted before it, then press the ENTER button.
7 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. DVD-Recorder Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR Add Scene DVD-RAM(VR) 1 Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/31 00:00:01 Or use 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 1 4 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. DVD-Recorder Edit Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Or use 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-Recorder Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button.
2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Disc Manager Disc Protection Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : √ Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected √ Disc Manager Disc Format : √ Timer Rec. Delete All Title Lists √ 1 Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
Formatting a Disc Use these instructions to format a disc. Clear disc protection before formatting. DVD-RW • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.’ DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-Recorder Title List Title List Disc Name : √ Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected √ Disc Format : DVD-VR Disc Manager Choose the recording format for DVD-RW. Disc Finalize Timer Rec.
2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is finalized. Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR) Title List Disc Name : √ Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected √ Disc Manager Disc Format : DVD-VR √ Timer Rec. Disc Finalize √ Delete All Title Lists √ Setup Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete Note is finalized, it is playable in a standard DVD player.
3 Press the …† button to select Disc Unfinalize, then press the ENTER or √ button. You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to unfinalize disc?'. DVD-Recorder 1 Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR:F) Title List Disc Name : √ Playlist Disc Format : DVD-VR √ Disc Manager Disc Unfinalize Do you want to unfinalize disc? Timer Rec. Setup Delete All Title Lists With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
• When Protected Title exists: The Delete All Title List function will not operate. If there is a title containing a still picture, however, that function will not operate. If you want to delete a protected title, disable Protect for it on the Lock item. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Edit Compatible, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD+RW Title List Disc Name Disc Manager Disc Format √ Timer Rec.
Reference Troubleshooting † Reference Specifications † Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R) .................91 Troubleshooting (DVD) .....................................................92 Troubleshooting (VCR)......................................................93 Problems and Solutions (Display error Message).............94 Specifications ....................................................................96 90 - English Downloaded From Disc-Player.
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, Problem Explanation/Solution • 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.
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. 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.
Problems and Solutions (Display error Message) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem You cannot record a copy protected movie. Explanation / Solution • You can’t record the video since it is protected by copyright. You cannot record. This disc is protected. This disc cannot be formatted (the disc is protected). This disc cannot be renamed (the disc is protected). This disc cannot be finalized (the disc is protected).
Problems and Solutions (Display error Message) Problem Explanation / Solution Error is detected on the disc. • You can’t use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings. Use the disc after formatting. System error is found. Please try it again after turning off the power. • When operating, errors happen. Turn off the device. (To turn off, press and hold the power button on the front of the device for 10 seconds.
Specifications General Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 28 Watts Weight 8.75 lb Dimensions 16.9 in(W) x 10.6 in(D) x 3.1 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) Max.
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