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DVD-VR330,VR331

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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 1

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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-VR330,VR331 DVD-VR335,VR336 PAL English www.samsung.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 3 • Exterior interference such as lightning and static Precaution 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 4 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 Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 5 • 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 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 6 Contents AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Case 1 : Connecting an external devices to the Getting Started AV3 jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Case 2 : Connecting a DV Device to the DV IN jack (DVD-VR331,VR335,VR336 only) . . . . . . . . .22 Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 7 VCR Playback Playing back a VHS Tape (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Recording Playing Titles in the Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Renaming a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 8 Getting Started General Features The DVD-VR330,VR331/VR335,VR336 allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RW/-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RW discs. 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 9 Step 1 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 Getting Started Step 6 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Finalising & Playing on other DVD components Page 10 Unpacking 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM 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 number buttons.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 12 Getting Started Description Front Panel (DVD-VR330) 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 2 7 9 8 4 3 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV3 IN) P.SCAN BUTTON 10 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 11 12 13 14 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON COPY BUTTONS PROG / BUTTONS RECORD BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE, REW/SKIP, F.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 13 Front Panel (DVD-VR335) 1 2 4 3 Getting Started 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 7 8 10 9 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) AUDIO INPUT JACKS (AV3 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 BUTTONS PROG / BUTTONS RECORD BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE, REW/SKIP, F.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 14 Getting Started Rear Panel (DVD-VR330, DVD-VR331) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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. S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT) 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 15 Tour of the Remote Control 13. SUBTITLE Button Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language. 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on DVD-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. VCR Button Press this when you use a VCR. 19. INPUT SEL.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD Recorder & VCR.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 17 Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Make sure that both the television and the 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 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. 2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω aerial jack marked on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 18 ❚ Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment 1 Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (EXT) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input sources.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 19 Connecting the Audio/Video Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. 2 Plug the other end of the video cable into the appropriate input connector on the television.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 20 Connecting the Component Video Cable Connections You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present most clear and clean images. 1 Connect Component video cables between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 21 Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR335,VR336 only) If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect the HDMI/DVI cable to the TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds. ❚ Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack • Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen. Note To change HDMI output resolution, see page 33.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 22 Connections AV Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theatre experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder, you have the option to bypass the DVD Recorder & VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital Decoder. Use the Digital Audio Out connection below.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 23 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 24 Plug & Auto Setup 4 Start the auto scanning. Auto Channel Memory 50% Stop The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. The DVD Recorder & VCR will then be ready for use. 1 Connect the RF cable as indicated on page 17.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 25 Setting the Date and Time Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year. • The selected item is highlighted. 4 DVD-Recorder Clock Set No Disc Programme Setup Date Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop a programme recording • Preset your DVD Recorder & VCR to record a programme automatically • You must set the date and time when you purchase the DVD Recorder & VCR.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 26 4 Auto Setup Press the …† buttons to select Auto Setup, then press the OK or √ button. The message “Your data will be lost. Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed. DVD-Recorder Install No Disc Programme Auto Setup System Setup You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setup on page 24). Your DVD Recorder & VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 27 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 If you have already set the stations automatically, you do not need to preset them manually. œ √ Name Decoder Off MFT Done MOVE 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 11 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 28 Press the …† buttons to select Decoder. Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off. Manual Setup PR 01 CH 2 Name Decoder Clearing a Preset Station AABB œ Off √ MFT Done MOVE System Setup 12 13 OK If you.. Wish to store the station displayed Then.... • Press the …† buttons to select MFT . • Press the œ √ buttons to adjust the picture, if necessary. • Select Done to store the station.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 6 7 8 2006.3.22 1:48 PM Page 29 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button. The message “Do you want to delete ‘PR.01’?” is displayed. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. Repeat the same procedure from Step 5 onwards until all the required stations have been cleared. 4 Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or √ button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 30 VIDEO Output CH Your DVD Recorder & VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 32 Digital Output • PCM : • Bitstream : Converts to PCM (2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream. Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output. Setting Up the Display (Video) Options This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or Note no audio will be heard.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 33 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 this when you want to see all the 16:9 ratio picture from the DVD, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. • 4:3 Pan - Scan : Select this for conventional size TV when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 34 Setting Up the Parental Control 5 DVD-Recorder System Setup With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button. DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 35 About the Change Password 1 VCR Setting Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the OK or √ button. DVD-Recorder Parental Control This function allows you to setup the VCR setting. No Disc Programme Password Setup Rating Level : On √ : Level 1 Kids √ Change Password MOVE OK √ RETURN DVD-Recorder 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 6 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 36 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 37 DVD EP Mode Time You can set the EP (Extended Play) mode’s time setting to 6 or 8 hours. 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. DVD-Recorder A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 7 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 38 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 If this function is set to on, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power on quickly, which enables you to immediatedly record a desired channel.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 ■ Note ■ 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 39 The Quick Recording is set to Off as default. If this function is set to on, power consumption will be increased when the unit is powered off. Canceling the progressive scan 1 In Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR Progressive scan Press [Yes] to confirm Interlace scan mode. Otherwise, press [No]. Yes If your TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 40 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. 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 41 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 42 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 1 Playback Searching through a Chapter or Track During 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 43 Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play During Still mode, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control for more than 1 second. • Each time you press the √√ button : l √ Slow 1 ➝ l √ Slow 2 ➝ l √ Slow 3 About ANYKEY The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 44 • If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. Repeat Play 1 2 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the …† buttons to select Time. Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:20 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG D 5.1CH Repeat Off Angle 1/1 Zoom Off MOVE 0~9 NUMBER 3 1 2 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the …† buttons to select Repeat.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG1 2006.3.22 1:49 PM Page 45 Playing a Certain section Repeatedly (A-B Repeat Playback) 1 2 Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the …† buttons to select Repeat. Selecting the SUBTITLE language Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:52 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG Using the SUBTITLE button D 5.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 46 Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Changing the Camera Angle Using the AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback. Audio If a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function. If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. ENG Dolby Digital 5.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 47 Zooming-In Using the Bookmarks (V mode) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. DVD-VIDEO Title 1 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:01:02 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG D 5.1CH Press the MARKER button during playback. Bookmark - - - - - - - - - -- Repeat Off Angle 1/1 Zoom Off MOVE 2 CHANGE Press the …† buttons to select Zoom, then press the OK button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 48 Playing back a Bookmark Using the Markers 1 Press the MARKER button. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Bookmark (VR mode) 1 2 - - - - - - - -- 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker MOVE PLAY CLEAR OK 2 Clearing a Bookmark 1 Press the MARKER button. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3 PLAY CLEAR RETURN Press the CANCEL button to delete the selected bookmark.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 49 Playing back a Marker 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. Marker 01 02 - - - - - - - -- N : 2 Playing back 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 50 Buttons on the Remote Control used for CD playback Playing back an MP3 Disc Playing back an MP3 Disc 1 2 3 3 4 5 Insert an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. 1 DVD-Recorder CD Disc Navigation Disc Navigation DivX √ Programme Photo √ Music √ Setup 6 7 MOVE OK RETURN EXIT 6 2 Press the …† buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the OK or √ button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 51 Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback 1 2 3 4 Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc 1 During playback, press the ANYKEY button. The Repeat mode will be highlighted. CD Music List TRACK 1 01/15 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 52 Play Option Mode To Programme Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 In the still mode, press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. CD Music List TRACK 1 TRACK 1 CDDA PLAY MODE 2 In the still mode, press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select Playlist, then press the OK button. Playlist screen is displayed. 01/15 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 53 -1 5 Playing back a Picture Disc 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 OK button. DVD-RW(VR) Slide Show Speed Slow 1 CD Disc Navigation DivX √ √ Music √ MOVE MOVE PHOTO OK RETURN Disc Navigation Programme Photo Setup Fast JPEG01 Insert a JPEG Disc into the disc tray.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 54 MPEG4 Function Description Playing back an MPEG4 Disc Function Skip (Iœœ or √√I) Search (œœ or √√) MPEG4 files contain the audio and video data. MPEG4 files with the following extensions can be played. - .avi, .divx, .AVI, .DIVX 1 CD Disc Navigation Disc Navigation DivX ➝ Fast 1 ➝ Fast 2 ➝ Fast 3 Slow Motion In still or step mode, press the SEARCH (√√ ) button on the remote control.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 55 Playing back a VHS Tape (VCR) 1 2 Insert a standard VHS tape into the VCR deck. • When a videotape is inserted, power will turn on automatically. Press the √II (PLAY/STILL) button on the remote control or on the front panel of the unit. The videotape will begin to play automatically if the Record Safety Tab is removed and Auto Play is turned on.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 56 Variable Search System While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. 1 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 is started. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 57 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 shows various DVD recording methods. This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RW DVD-R • DVD-RWs are rewritable. • DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 58 Recording Mode 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-RW: When an unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted, the message “Uninitialized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc?” will be displayed. If you select Yes, the disc will be formatted in VR mode.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 59 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. DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) with CPRM VR mode DVD-R Copy-Free O Copy-Once - Copy-Never - O O O* - - 3 Press the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the station you want to record.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 60 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 Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control. 3 Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed (quality). Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 61 Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in preset minute increments up to 9 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly. 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, AV3 (or DV input : DVD-VR331,VR335,VR336 only)].
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 6 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 62 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. • Source : The video input source (AV1, AV2 or AV3), 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, 01MON, ...31WED • Start/End Time : Start and end time of the timer recording.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 63 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-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RW(VR) Current Time 12:00 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 64 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-Recorder Scheduled Record List Current Time 12:00 DVD-RW(VR) No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 65 Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. LP Basic VCR Recording Tape Length 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 preset increments up to 9 hours by pressing the (REC) button repeatedly. Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 66 Special Recording Features Copy to DVD or VCR ➡ While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different media, or add recording time in preset increments. 1 2 Watch a Different Channel When you are watching through the Antenna input during recording, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control to change to the programme you want to watch.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 67 • To copy from “Edit Copylist”, you need to make a copylist in advance. • Select “New Copylist” and create the new playlist. (See page 75) • If you want to copy directly, choose “Direct Copy”. 5 Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, then press the OK or √ button. DVD-RW(VR) Edit Copylist JAN/01/2006 1/1 Length Edit Play 01 JAN/01/2006 12:0 00:00:11 √ Rename No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 5 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 68 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-Recorder VCR - -> DVD DVD-RW(VR) No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 69 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. Playing the Title List Follow these instructions to play back a title from the Title List. Using the TITLE LIST button Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 1 Title List DVD-RW(VR) JAN/01/2006 1/4 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2 2006.3.22 1:51 PM Page 70 Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the OK or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RW(VR) Title List JAN/01/2006 1/4 No. Title Note You can also play a recorded programme by pressing the ANYKEY button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:52 PM Page 71 Basic Editing (Title List) 4 Select the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons, press the OK button. DVD-Recorder Rename DVD-RW(VR) Sports(A1) Renaming (Labeling) a Title Save Follow these instructions to rename a title list, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded programme. 1 Back Space MOVE Space OK Delete RETURN Clear EXIT • Back Space: Deletes the character before the cursor.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:52 PM 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-RW(VR) Title List JAN/01/2006 3/4 No. 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 3 2006.3.22 1:52 PM Page 73 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button. You will be prompted with a confirmation message. DVD-RW(VR mode): Since Playlist is present, the message ‘Do you want to delete? (Related playlists may be deleted.)’ is displayed. DVD-RW(VR) Title List JAN/01/2006 3/4 Deleting a Section of a Title Follow these instructions to delete a section of a title from the Title List.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 4 2006.3.22 1:52 PM 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. 6 Press the œ √ buttons to select Delete, then press the OK button. DVD-RW(VR) Edit Title List Edit Title List DVD-RW(VR) Tist List No. 03 Start End Tist List No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:52 PM Page 75 5 Advanced Editing (Playlist) Press the OK button at the end point. DVD-Recorder Make Scene DVD-RW(VR) Scene No. 001 End Start 00:00:02 Title List : 1/7 Creating a Playlist Start End 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG2 2006.3.22 1:52 PM Page 76 Playing Titles in the Playlist Renaming a Playlist Title Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. Follow these instructions to rename a playlist Title, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist title. (VR mode) 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. DVD-RW(VR) (VR mode) 1 Edit Playlist JAN/01/2006 DVD-RW(VR) 1/3 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 4 2006.4.14 2:22 PM Page 77 Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. DVD-Recorder 2 Rename DVD-RW(VR) Press the …† buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the OK or √ button. The Edit Playlist menu is displayed: Play, Rename, Edit Scene, Copy, Delete Dolphin DVD-RW(VR) Edit Playlist Dolphin 3/3 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:22 PM Page 78 Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) 7 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. DVD-Recorder To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 on page 77. Modify Scene DVD-RW(VR) Scene No. 002 End Start 4 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the OK button. Title List : 1/7 00:00:04 00:00:07 00:00:07 » DVD-Recorder DVD-RW(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Start Edit Scene End Change MOVE Playlist No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:22 PM Page 79 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 be slightly different. Note To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 on page 77.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 7 2006.4.14 2:22 PM Page 80 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. DVD-Recorder Copying a Playlist to the VCR Add Scene DVD-RW(VR) 1 Scene No. 002 Start End Title List : 1/7 00:00:04 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 00:00:07 DVD-RW(VR) 00:00:07 » Start End Add MOVE OK 1/3 Cancel RETURN No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 81 Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist 1 Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. You automatically return to the Edit Playlist screen after the delete operation has finished. DVD-RW(VR) DVD-RW(VR) Edit Playlist JAN/01/2006 Edit Playlist Dolphin 1/3 No.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 82 4 Disc Manager Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. DVD-Recorder Rename DVD-RW(VR) Disc Save Editing the Disc Name Back Space Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. 1 MOVE Title List DVD-RW(VR) Title List Title List √ OK Delete Clear RETURN EXIT • This function is the same as the Rename function in the renaming the title list. (See page 71) • The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 83 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 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 5 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 84 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. The disc is formatted. 3 Press the …† button to select Disc Finalise, then press the OK or √ button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 85 Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-Recorder Title List 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. Unfinalise DVD-RW(V mode) Additional recording, protection Operation Same as DVD-Video and deletion are possible.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 86 • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Do you want to delete all title lists?’. Delete All Title Lists DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 87 Reference Troubleshooting † Specifications LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Troubleshooting ..........................................................88 Specifications ..............................................................
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 88 Troubleshooting (DVD) 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 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 89 Troubleshooting (DVD) Problem 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.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 90 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 /I 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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 91 Specifications General Input Output Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 35 Watts Weight 4.8 Kg Dimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 79(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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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 92 UNITED KINGDOM This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 PM Page 93 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region North America Latin America Europe CIS Country CANADA MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA JAMAICA PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP.
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01010A-VR330/336-XEU-ENG3 2006.4.14 2:23 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.