Instruction Manual DVD-VR350 DVD-VR355 AK68-01293A-01 01293A-VR350-355-XEU-ENG.
Getting Started 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.
▌ Important Safety Instructions ▌ Maintenance of Cabinet Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
Getting Started ▌ Disc Specifications ● DVD-VR350 This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.) ● DVD-VR355 This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.
DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording • With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format(Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). • You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. • Finalising is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc. DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording • For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only. • Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.
Getting Started Contents Getting Started ■ Setting the Date and Time ...................................... 23 ■ Auto Setup.............................................................. 23 ■ Warning .................................................................. 2 ■ Manual Setup ......................................................... 24 ■ Precaution .............................................................. 3 Important Safety Instructions.................................. 3 Handling Cautions .
■ Playing back a VHS Tape (VCR) ............................ 48 Tracking .................................................................. 48 Special VCR Playback Features ............................ 48 Variable Search System ......................................... 49 Recording DVD Recording ■ Recordable discs .................................................... 50 Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder.............................................. 50 Recording Formats ...........
Getting Started A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface General Features ● DVD-VR350 This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.) ● DVD-VR355 This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual. ▌ Step 1 : Select the disc type Please check available disc type before recording. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term DVD Definition This involves a function available DVD or DVD-RW(V)/DVD±R discs that have been recorded and finalised. RAM This involves a function available in DVD-RAM. -RW This involves a function available in DVD-RW. -R This involves a function available in DVD-R.
Getting Started Unpacking ▌ Step 4 : Playing You can select the title you want to play in a displayed menu and then immediately start playback. A DVD consists of sections called titles, and sub sections called chapters. During recording, a title is created between two points where you start and stop recording. Chapters will be created automatically when you finalise recording on DVD-RW/-R discs in V mode. You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.
To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. Getting Started 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.
Getting Started Description ▌ Front Panel (DVD-VR350) 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 7 2 8 9 3 10 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) AUDIO INPUT JACK (AV3 IN) DV INPUT JACK 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 11 4 12 13 14 15 16 P.SCAN BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON COPY BUTTONS PROG / BUTTONS RECORD BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ▌ Front Panel (DVD-VR355) 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1 2 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DVD is activated. DVD-RAM is activated. DVD(±)R or DVD(±)RW is activated. Progressive Scan mode is activated. Record function is activated. VCR is activated. DVD or CD media is loaded. 3 4 5 Getting Started ▌ Front Panel Display 6 8 9 8. 10 The time, counter position or current deck status is indicated. When you set a Timer recording, this indicator is illuminated. VHS Video tape is loaded. 9. 10. ▌ Rear Panel (DVD-VR350) 1 1. 2. 3. 4.
Getting Started ▌ Rear Panel (DVD-VR355) 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL/COAXIAL) AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (AV OUT) AV1 (TV) IN/OUT SCART 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AV2 (EXT) SCART COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS OUT TO TV CONNECTOR AERIAL IN CONNECTOR HDMI OUTPUT (DVD-VR355 only) English - 14 01293A-VR350-355-XEU-ENG.
Your DVD Recorder & VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. 14. ANYKEY Button Press this to view the status of the disc that is being played. Getting Started ▌ Tour of the Remote Control 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on DVD-RAM/ 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.
Connecting & Setting Up Connecting & Setting Up Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the RF Cable ■ Make sure that both the television and the DVD Recorder & VCR are switched off before connecting the cables. ▌ Case 1 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: 1. Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
▌ Case 2 : Connecting DVD Recorder & VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment 1. AV1(TV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1(TV) jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV1 input sources. 2. By means of RF Cable After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
Connecting the S-Video Cable Connecting the Audio/Video Cable 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. Connecting & Setting Up You can connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to the television using the audio/video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. 1.
▌ Progressive Scan Connecting the Component Video Cable 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. Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow to watch progressive scan component video out. (See page 28) 2. Connect audio cables between the audio output jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.
Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR355 only) Connecting & Setting Up 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 • 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.
AV Receiver Connections Connecting External Devices Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 1.
System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation DVD-Recorder Setup No Disc Programme System Setup ► Clock Set ► Language ► Audio ► Video ► Parental Control ► Install ► MOVE OK RETURN EXIT The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Press the MENU button to open the on-screen menu and then use the following buttons to navigate through the on screen menus. 1.
Setting the Date and Time DVD-Recorder Clock Set No Disc Programme Setup Date Time JAN 01 2007 12 Auto Clock 00 On MON MOVE OK RETURN EXIT 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. • Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
System Setup 5. Press the OK button to start the auto scanning. • The first frequency band is scanned and the station found first is displayed and stored. The DVD Recorder & VCR then searches for the second station and so on. • When the automatic scanning procedure has finished, the DVD Recorder & VCR switches automatically to programme 1. • The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD Recorder & VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found. 6.
VIDEO Output CH DVD-Recorder Install No Disc Programme Auto Setup Setup Manual Setup ► VIDEO Output CH MOVE OK π ▲ CH 35 56 57 :CH CH36 36 CH 37 58 CH 38 59 CH 39 60 CH 40 61 CH 41 62 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. †▼ RETURN EXIT 3.
Setting Up the Audio Options Allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. You can also adjust the NICAM mode. 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. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the OK or ► button. Audio setup menu will be displayed. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired audio option, then press the OK or ► 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 OK or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Video, then press the OK or ► button. Video option menu will be displayed. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired video option, then press the OK or ► button. 5.
Available video output jacks are as follow. Available Video Output Jack Setting mode Output jack Component mode RGB Mode P.SCAN off mode (Interlace mode) P.SCAN on mode Component Output (Y, PB, PR) O O (TV in progressive mode) X R, G, B Composite Composite Video out S-Video out X O O O X O O O O X O O AV1 Scart Progressive scan System Setup If the TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the DVD Recorder & VCR to enjoy. Setting up the Progressive scan 1.
Output selection (DVD-VR355 only) • 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 output resolution. - If your TV is connected the HDMI or DVI cable, the output resolution mode changes in the following sequence each time you press the P.
Setting Up the Parental Control DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc Programme Password :Off Off √ On Setup MOVE OK RETURN EXIT The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1. With the 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. 3.
VCR Setting This function allows you to setup the VCR setting. 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. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System, then press the OK or ► button. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VCR, then press the OK or ► button. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the OK or ► button. 6.
▌ Colour System DVD-Recorder System No Disc Programme Tape Length Setup : E180 ► Auto Play : On ► Auto Repeat : Off ► IPC : Automatic On √ Colour System : PAL Automatic √ B/W Before recording or playing back a tape, you can select the required system standard. • Automatic : When playing back a tape, the system standard is automatically selected by the DVD Recorder & VCR. • PAL : PAL video system MOVE OK RETURN EXIT • B/W : Black and White.
9. Press the STOP button to stop recording. 10. To display the created titles, finalise the disc (See page 76) and then press the TITLE MENU button. The title menu will be displayed. 1/1 JAN/01/2007 09:41 PR1 JAN/01/2007 09:45 PR1 JAN/01/2007 09:50 PR1 JAN/01/2007 12:00 PR1 JAN/01/2007 12:30 PR1 JAN/01/2007 12:40 PR1 Previous Top 11. To display the created chapters, select the desired Title and then press the DISC MENU button. The chapter menu for the selected Title will be displayed.
For using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 1. Connect DVD Recorder & VCR to the TV by using HDMI cable. (See page 20) 2. Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) to “On” on your DVD Recorder & VCR. (see above) 3. Set the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.) • You can operate the DVD Recorder & VCR by using TV remote control.
Playback This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Disc types that can be played Read the following information before playing a disc. Disc Types Region code (DVD-Video only) DVDVIDEO 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 “2” or “ALL” ● 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. ● A DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not finalised in a different manufacturer’s recorder. ● DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc ● CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I ■ This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0.
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 Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc. • Move to the setup menu related to playback operation. • You can select audio language and subtitle etc. provided by the disc.
■ No sound is heard during Scan (Search) mode, except CDs (CDDA). (You can hear the sound during forward search (Fast 1) in disc.) No sound is heard during scanning in all MPEG4 modes. Depending on the disc type, the sound quality may lower during Fast 1 mode. ▌ Skipping Chapters or Tracks During playback, press the l◄◄ or ►►l button on the remote control. • If you press the l◄◄ button If you press the l◄◄ button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter, track or marker (DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)).
▌ Step Motion Play During Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP button on the remote control. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. To return to normal speed playback, press the ►ll button. ■ No sound is heard during STEP or SLOW mode. Using the ANYKEY button 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.
Repeat Play ▌ Playing Repeatedly DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:27 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG D 5.1CH Repeat Off 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Angle 1/1 Zoom Off 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Repeat. MOVE CHANGE 3. Select repeat mode using ◄► button, then press the OK button. ■ DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode), unfinalised DVD-RW(V mode) and unfinalised DVD±R do not repeat a chapter. ■ To make the sub-menu disappear, press the ANYKEY or RETURN button again.
Selecting the Audio language DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:01:03 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG D 5.1CH Repeat Off Angle 1/1 Zoom Off MOVE Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. You can also operate this function by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control. CHANGE 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ◄► buttons to select the desired audio language.
Using the Bookmarks Bookmark 1 2 - - - - - - - -- (V mode) Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. ▌ Setting Bookmarks MOVE PLAY CLEAR RETURN 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. • The number 1 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3. Press the ◄► button to move to the next position. 4. Press the OK button again when the desired scene appears.
Using the Markers Marker 01 02 - - - - - - - -- N : 2 (VR mode) ▌ Setting Markers 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. MOVE PLAY CLEAR RETURN 2. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. • The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3. Press the ◄► button to move to the next position. 4. Press the OK button again when the desired scene appears. • The number 02 is displayed and the scene is memorized.
Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 1 2 3 3 4 6 ▌ Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 playback 1. l◄◄ button : Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your DVD recorder moves to and plays the previous track. If you press this button within three seconds after playback starts, the previous track will be played. If you press this button after three seconds, the current track will be replayed from the beginning. 5 7 8 7 2.
▌ Playing back an MP3 Disc MP3 Music List 1. Insert an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. 01/11 SONG01 No. SONG01 3.5MB 01/26/2007 002 003 004 005 006 PLAY MODE MOVE ► 0:00:06 MP3 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the OK or ► button. Title ROOT SONG01 SONG02 SONG03 SONG04 SONG05 SONG06 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Music, and then press the OK or ► button. RETURN OK 4.
▌ Play Option Mode CD Music List 01/15 TRACK 1 No. II 0:00:01 TRACK 1 CDDA PLAY MODE Title Length 001 MODE TRACK 1 PLAY 002 TRACK 2 Repeat : Off 003 TRACK 3 Play Option : Normal 004 TRACK 4 005 TRACK 5 006 TRACK 6 007 TRACK 7 MOVE OK 0:03:50 0:04:00 0:03:49 0:03:47 0:04:29 0:03:44 0:03:44 RETURN EXIT 1. In the still mode, press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2. Press the ◄► buttons to select a desired Play option, then press the OK button.
5-1. If you press the ►ll button, the Slide Show Speed screen will appear. Press the ◄► buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the OK button. DVD-RW(VR) 5-2. Press the OK button with a picture selected in the Album screen and select a display mode (Album screen ( ), Slide show ( ), ) or Zoom ( )) using the ◄► buttons, then press Rotation ( the OK button. Slide Show Speed Slow Normal Fast JPEG01 MOVE PHOTO OK RETURN : Returns to the Album screen. : The unit enters slide show mode.
■ This unit can play the following video compression formats MPEG4 Codec format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x DivX-Pro Xvid Motion Compensation : QPEL, GMC Audio format : “MP3”, “MPEG1 Audio Layer2”, “LPCM”, “AC3”, “DTS”, “MS ADPCM” ■ Some MPEG4 files created on a personal computer may not be play back. That is why Codec Type, Version and Higher resolution over specification is not supported. ■ Supported subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt, .
Skip In Play mode, press F.ADV/SKIP button to cue ahead exactly 30 seconds. Press F.ADV/SKIP button repeatedly up to 4 times to cue ahead 2 minutes. Slow motion In Still mode, press ►► button for slow motion. Press the ►► button repeatedly to play slow motion speed at 1/10, 1/7, 1/5 times. Press the PLAY button twice to resume normal viewing. ▌ 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.
Recording This section shows various DVD recording methods. This unit can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference. ■ Unfinalise - This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD Recorder & VCR Recordable discs - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO (Disc At Once) in a PC cannot be unfinalised. This recorder can record on the following discs.
▌ Recording Formats DVD-RAM Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? Yes No 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. DVD±RW/+R : Use after initialising the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the mode. Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 76.
Unrecordable video You cannot record copy protected movie. Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this DVD Recorder & VCR. When the DVD Recorder & VCR receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never.
Recording immediately RAM VR XP PR 7 Available Time 00:28 DVD-VR355 only Before you start 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordeble disc on the disc tray. 3. Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/+R discs should be formatted or initialised in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted. Make sure to format your unformatted discs before recording. 4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
■ You can not change the recording mode and the programme while recording. ■ Recording will stop automatically if there is no free space left for recording. ■ Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, and up to 48 titles onto a DVD+RW/+R disc. ■ If the power interrupted due to power failure or other reasons, the title being recorded will not be saved onto the disc. ■ Recording will stop automatically if a copy protected image is selected. ■ Do not use DVD-R authoring discs with this unit.
2. Press the REC button. 3. While in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate OneTouch Recording (OTR). • Record length 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD Recorder & VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes. 4. Continue pressing REC to add recording time in preset minute increments up to 9 hours. • The DVD Recorder & VCR stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed. ▌ To stop recording Press the STOP (■) button.
Recording Speed (DVD) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. In AUTO Mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function selects one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP mode and is used in timer recording mode only. XP (high quality) : Select when audio and video qualities are important. (Approx. 1 hour) SP (standard quality) : Select to record in standard quality. (Approx.
Editing the Scheduled Record List DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Current Time 12:00 DVD-VR355 only No. To Source Day Start End Speed V/P Edit No. 01 To Source Day Start DVD PR 01 Daily 12:00 14:00 Available Time 00:48 SP MOVE OK End Speed V/P Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. SP Off 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. RETURN EXIT 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Programme, then press the OK or ► button. 3.
Using the Video Plus+Feature DVD-Recorder Programme DVD-RAM(VR) Title List VideoPlus+ Playlist Scheduled Record List Disc Manager VideoPlus+ Extended ► : Off ► Programme Setup Copy MOVE OK RETURN VideoPlus+ DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Enter VideoPlus+ Code number. [0-9] Disc Manager Programme Setup Copy NUMBER RETURN OK DVD-Recorder EXIT Scheduled Record List Current Time 12:00 DVD-RAM(VR) No. To Source Day Start End Speed V/P Edit No.
EZ REC MODE DVD-VR355 only This function allows you Initialise and Finalise a disc automatically. Press “On” to confirm EZ REC mode. Otherwise press “Off” On 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the EZ REC MODE button on the remote control. 2. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select On, and then press the OK button. The EZ REC MODE is set up. Off 3. Insert a disc. If the disc is new, it will initialise automatically. 4. Press the REC button. 5.
Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the z (REC) button. You can even add time in preset increments up to 9 hours by pressing the z (REC) button repeatedly. ■ Be sure your videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape.
Check Remaining Time RAM STOP 00:00:00 SP Rem 00:48 PR 1 JAN 01 2007 MON VCR STOP 00:00:00 SP Rem 01:21 PR 1 12 : 00 1. Press INFO button on the remote control. The following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different media, or add recording time in preset increments. 1.
Copy to DVD or VCR DVD-VR355 only You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape and disc. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist JAN/01/2007 ▌ To copy from DVD to VCR 1/1 No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:0 Play00:00:11 √ Rename (VR mode) Edit Scene JAN/01/2007 12:00 Copy 1 Scene Delete 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. JAN/01/2007 12:00 MOVE 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Copy, then press the OK or ► button. OK RETURN EXIT 3.
▌ To copy from VCR to DVD VCR - -> DVD DVD-Recorder DVD-RAM(VR) No. 01 02 Start End Edit 00:02:20 Play 00:03:22 √ √ --:--:-- Copy --:--:-Delete STOP Copy All MOVE 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Copy, then press the OK or ► button. 00:03:42 OK RETURN EXIT 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VCR --> DVD, then press the OK or ► button. 4. You can use the ►II, I◄◄ or ►►I, ◄◄ or ►► buttons to search for the Start position.
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 DVD-VR355 only Title List DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2007 3/4 No. Title JAN/01/2007 Edit XP Protection MOVE c 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.
▌ Recording on Free space DVD+RW Title List Free Space 5/7 No. Title Length Edit 01 APR/19/2007 12:00 00:00:21 ► 02 APR/19/2007 03 APR/20/2007 04 APR/20/2007 05 Free Space 06 APR/21/2007 07 Free Space Free Space PR 10 SP MOVE OK 12:30 00:00:03 ► 12:00 00:00:15 ► 12:30 00:00:16 ► 00:00:15 √ Recording 12:30 00:08:16 ► 03:40:27 ► RETURN This function is only available with DVD+RW discs. If existing titles are deleted, new free space will be created.
▌ Locking (Protecting) a Title DVD-RAM(VR) Title List 3/4 JAN/01/2007 Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. Title Protection : JAN/01/2007 01:00 PR1 On JAN/01/2007 Off DVD-VR355 only XP MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Title List DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2007 3/4 No.
▌ Deleting a Section of a Title DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Follow these instructions to delete a section of a title from the Title List. Title List No. 03 Start End 00:00:02 00:00:00 Start (VR mode) 00:00:02 ► End Delete MOVE 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Return OK RETURN EXIT 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a title you want to rename from the Title List, then press the OK or ► button. Edit Title List DVD-RAM(VR) 3.
Chapter Edit Screen Elements DVD+RW Chapter : 1/1 Show 00:00:00 ► Add 1. Current chapter number and status 2. Playback bar 3. Playtime 4. Chapter Edit menu Chapter Edit Delete MOVE Hidden OK Delete All Return RETURN c e f EXIT d DVD+RW Chapter Edit Adding a chapter Follow steps 1 to 3 in page 67 Chapter : 1/2 Show 00:10:10 ► Add Delete MOVE Hidden OK Delete All RETURN Return EXIT 4.
Deleting all chapters DVD+RW Chapter Edit Follow steps 1 to 3 in page 67 4. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Delete All, and then press the OK button. 5. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Do you want to delete all chapter marks? No Yes ► Add Delete MOVE Hidden OK Delete All RETURN DVD+RW 00:00:00 Return EXIT Divide Title Title List No. 03 Start End 00:00:00 ■ When deleting a chapter, only the chapter marker is actually deleted, not the recorded video.
Advanced Editing (Playlist) DVD-Recorder Make Scene ▌ Creating a Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title. Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/7 00:00:02 Start 00:00:00 00:00:02 ► End MOVE Make RETURN DVD-Recorder EXIT Make Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/7 00:00:02 ІІ Start End MOVE Make OK RETURN DVD-RAM(VR) 00:00:08 00:00:08 EXIT Edit Playlist 1/1 No.
▌ Playing Titles in the Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist JAN/01/2007 3/3 No. Title Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:03 ► 02 JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:25 ► Play 03 JAN/01/2007 12:0 00:00:05 √ Rename Edit Scene JAN/01/2007 12:00 1 Scene JAN/01/2007 12:00 Copy Delete MOVE OK RETURN EXIT (VR mode) 1. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2.
Playing a Selected Scene DVD-Recorder Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:03 02 00:00:42 03 00:00:04 04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 OK RETURN Move Add MOVE Delete EXIT DVD-Recorder Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:03 02 00:00:42 03 00:00:04 04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 OK RETURN Move Add MOVE DVD-Recorder Delete EXIT Modify Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No.
Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) DVD-Recorder Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:03 02 00:00:42 03 00:00:04 Move Add 04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 OK RETURN MOVE Delete EXIT Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 71. 4. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the OK button. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Move, then press the OK button.
Deleting a Scene DVD-Recorder Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/8 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:03 02 00:00:03 03 00:00:42 Move Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 71. 4. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select the scene you want to delete, and then press the OK button. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Delete, then press the OK button. Add 04 00:00:04 05 00:00:03 06 00:00:11 OK RETURN MOVE Delete EXIT DVD-Recorder Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Playlist No.
Disc Manager DVD-Recorder ▌ Editing the Disc Name Rename DVD-RAM(VR) Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. Disc DVD-VR355 only Save Back Space MOVE Space OK Delete Clear RETURN DVD-Recorder EXIT Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : Disc ► Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected ► Disc Manager Disc Format ► Delete All Title Lists ► Programme Setup Copy MOVE OK RETURN EXIT 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2.
▌ Formatting a Disc • DVD-RAM/+RW DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected ► Disc Manager Disc Format : DVD-VR you want to format disc? DiscDoFinalise Use these instructions to format a disc. The Disc Protection should be cleared. ► ► DVD-VR355 only Programme Yes Setup No 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
■ Once a disc is finalised, you cannot delete titles from the record list. ■ After being finalised, the DVD-RW(V mode)/±R operates in the same manner as a DVD-Video. ■ Depending on the disc type, the displayed screen may be different. ■ Finalising time may be different depending on the amount of data recorded on the disc. ■ Data on the disc will be damaged if the recorder is powered off during finalise process. ■ You can finalise the disc automatically using EZ REC MODE (see page 59).
▌ Delete All Title Lists DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected ► Disc Manager Disc Format : DVD-VR Do you want to delete all title lists? Disc Finalise Programme Setup ► Delete All Title Lists Yes No OK 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or ► button. Copy MOVE DVD-VR355 only ► RETURN EXIT 3.
Reference Troubleshooting (DVD) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. Problem No power. Explanation/Solution • 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 The DVD Recorder & VCR requires some time to initialise after it is turned on.
Troubleshooting (DVD) Problem icon appears on the screen. Explanation/Solution You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You’ve requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Play mode settings are different from the The disc does not support all the selected functions. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.
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. The television programme was not recorded • Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections.
Specifications General Input Output VCR DVD Power requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz Power consumption 30 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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