Instruction Manual DVD-VR355 www.samsung.com English 01432A-VR355-AFS-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 that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
▌Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Getting Started ▌Disc Storage Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs are highly vulnerable to the environment. • Do not keep under direct sunlight. • Keep in a cool ventilated area. • Store vertically. • Keep in a clean protection jacket. • If you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts, including the lens, and cause abnormal disc playback.
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. • Finalizing 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 only the disc. • Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode.
Getting Started Contents Getting Started System Setup ■ Warning ................................................................... 2 ■ On-Screen Menu Navigation ................................... 28 ■ Precaution ............................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3 Handling Cautions ................................................... 3 Maintenance of Cabinet .......................................... 3 Disc Handling ......
■ Play Option Mode .................................................... 51 To Program Tracks .................................................. 51 ■ Playing a Picture Disc ............................................. 51 ■ Playing an MPEG4 Disc .......................................... 52 VCR Playback ■ Playing the VCR ...................................................... 53 Tracking................................................................... 53 Special VCR Playback Features .......................
Getting Started A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface General Features The DVD-VR355 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 You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term Definition DVD This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW(V)/+R discs that have been recorded and finalized. RAM This involves a function available with DVD-RAM discs. -RW This involves a function available with DVD-RW discs. -R This involves a function available with DVD-R discs. +RW This involves a function available with DVD+RW discs.
Getting Started ▌Step 4 : Playing Unpacking To start playback, select the title you want to play from the title list. 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 finalize recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW discs in Video mode. You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu.
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. If the remote control does not operate properly: • Check the polarity +/- of the batteries. • Check if the batteries are drained. • Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles. • Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
Getting Started ▌Tour of 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., TV VOL +/-, CH/TRK ( / ), TV MUTE, 0~9, 100+ Button. 1 2 3 18 19 20 21 4 5 6 22 23 7 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 your TV. 3. POWER Button Press to power the DVD Recorder & VCR on and off. 4.
▌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 12 11 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 13 14 15 Getting Started Description 16 P.SCAN BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON COPY BUTTON CH ( / ) BUTTON RECORD BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON ▌Front Panel Display 1 2 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DVD is activated.
Getting Started ▌Rear Panel 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 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. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 1 IN) 8. AUDIO OUT JACKS (AV OUT) 2. VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT) 9. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) 3. AUDIO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) 10. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) 4. S-VIDEO IN/OUT JACKS 11. VIDEO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) 5. ANT IN JACK 12.
Connecting & Setting Up Connecting the Antenna Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the antenna connection that best suits you below. You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Also use this method if you watch channels without a cable box.
▌Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels Connections 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. English - 16 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
▌Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box. Connections English - 17 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV Connections ▌Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Jack HDMI ( High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI enables you to make a digital video and audio connection with a single cable. Using HDMI, the DVD player transmits a digitial video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack." Using an HDMI- HDMI cable connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.
▌Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack Using an HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the DVI IN terminal of your TV. An HDMI to DVI connection requires a separate audio connection, using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT (AV OUT) terminals on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the DVD Recorder & VCR and TV.
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. ▌Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks (Y,PB,PR) Connections 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. (P.SCAN Button) • You will enjoy high quality images.
▌Connecting to an S-Video Input Jacks Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. Connections • 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. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV.
▌Connecting to a Video Input Jacks Connections Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV. • You will enjoy regular quality images. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV. • Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 23~25) English - 22 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
Connecting the Audio Cable Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages. ▌Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers. Connections English - 23 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
▌Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier with Analog Input Jacks Connections If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT (AV OUT) jacks. Front (L) speaker Front (R) speaker English - 24 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
▌Connecting to an AV Amplifier with a Digital Input Jack 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 32) Connections Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc. English - 25 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. ▌Connecting a VCR, cable box/satellite receiver (Set top box) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN Jacks Connections Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder & VCR. If desired, you can connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video In jack instead of connecting the Video (yellow) cable.
▌Connecting a Camcorder You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV2 IN or DV IN jacks on front of the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connections (See page 60) ■ If the Input is not selected automatically, press the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control to select desired input. ■ Check your camcorder's owner's manual to see how to use the camcorder in this mode. English - 27 01432A-VR355-AFS-ENG.
System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation DVD-Recorder Timer Record No Disc Timer Rec. Timer Record ► Setup Scheduled Record List ► MOVE ENTER 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.
▌Clock Data CH DVD-Recorder Clock Data CH No Disc Timer Rec. Select channel : Setup MOVE ENTER Auto RETURN DVD-Recorder EXIT Auto Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec. Clock Data CH Setup Time Zone Daylight Saving Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal, then press the ENTER button. Select Auto to set the channel automatically.
Channel Set DVD-Recorder Channel Set No Disc Timer Rec. Setup :Antenna Antenna Auto Channel MemoryCable TV ► Channel Add/Delete ► Antenna/Cable TV RF Output Channel : CH3 ► ► 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. 1.
Channel Add/Delete DVD-Recorder Channel Add/Delete No Disc Timer Rec. Select channel : Setup ENTER DVD-Recorder 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. Delete Add 0~9 NUMBER 1 RETURN EXIT Channel Add/Delete No Disc Select channel : 11 Channel is added. Delete Add ENTER RETURN 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Channel Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or ► button.
Setting Up the Language Options Language DVD-Recorder No Disc Timer Rec. Audio Setup Subtitle ► Disc Menu ► Original :English Automatic :Français English Deutsch On-Screen Menu : English Español Italiano Nederlands Korean ENTER MOVE RETURN ▲ If you set the language options in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 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.
▌Dynamic Compression DVD-Recorder Audio No Disc Timer Rec. Digital Output : PCM ► Setup DTS : Off ► Dynamic Compression On Off ► On MOVE ENTER RETURN This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. • On : When the Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from small speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.
▌3D Noise Reduction DVD-Recorder Video No Disc Timer Rec. TV Aspect Setup : 16:9 Wide ► Input Level : Darker ► Black Level : 7.5 IRE ► 3D Noise Reduction :Off Off ► HDMI/DVI Resolution :On 480P ► DivX(R) Registration ► MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT • Off : Normal • On : Select to remove noise from the screen. ■ This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types. ■ IRE: Short for the Institute of Radio Engineers.
Setting Up the Parental Control DVD-Recorder Parental Control No Disc Timer Rec. Password Off Setup √ On 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 ENTER or ► button.
VCR Setting This function allows you to set up the VCR. 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. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or ► button. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VCR, then press the ENTER or ► button. 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the ENTER or ► button. System Setup 6.
Video Input DVD-Recorder System No Disc Timer Rec. VCR Setup Video Input AV 1 1 : AV ► DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours S-Video : Off ► ► Chapter Creator ► Quick Recording : Off ► Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) : On ► MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT You can watch video from an external component through the AV 1(Composite) or S-video input jacks. 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. 3.
Automatic Chapter Creator DVD-Recorder System DVD-RW(V) Title List VCR Disc Manager Video Input : AV 1 ► DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ► Chapter Creator ► ► Timer Rec. ► Setup Quick Recording :Off Off :On Off Copy Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) : On MOVE ENTER RETURN ► EXIT (V mode) 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. 1.
Quick Recording DVD-Recorder System No Disc Timer Rec. VCR Setup Video Input ► : AV 1 ► DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours ► Chapter Creator : Off ► Quick Recording : Off Off : On On ► Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) ENTER MOVE ► RETURN EXIT 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. 1.
Playback This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Read the following information before playing a disc. 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, etc. • Video CD/CVD/SVCD/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 Discs 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.
▌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, DVD-RW(VR mode) ). Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to the beginning of the previous chapter, track or marker(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) ).
Using the ANYKEY button 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. ▌Moving to a Desired Scene Directly DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:01 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG Off Repeat Angle Zoom D 5.1CH 1/1 Off MOVE CHANGE If you want to move to a certain title, chapter or time use this function. 1.
▌Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:01 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG Off Repeat Angle Zoom 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Repeat. 3. Press the ◄► button to select A-B, then press the ENTER button. D 5.1CH 1/1 Off MOVE CHANGE 4. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B).
Selecting the Audio language DVD-VIDEO Title 1/2 Chapter 1/28 Time 00:00:01 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG Off Repeat Angle Zoom D 5.1CH 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 1/1 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 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ◄► buttons to select the desired audio language.
Zooming-In 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Zoom, then press the ENTER button. ( ) will be displayed. 3. Press ▲▼◄ ► buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4. Press the ENTER button. Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X (four times the normal size).
Using the Markers ▌Setting Markers Marker 01 02 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (VR mode) N:2 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the ENTER 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. MOVE Marker PLAY CANCEL RETURN 01 02 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- N:2 4. Press the ENTER 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 5 6 7 8 7 9 CD Music List 01/15 TRACK 1 0:00:01 TRACK 1 CDDA PLAY MODE Title Length 001 002 003 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 00:03:50 00:04:00 00:03:49 004 005 006 007 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7 00:03:47 00:04:29 00:03:44 00:03:44 MOVE ENTER RETURN 1. l◄◄ button : Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your DVD Recorder & VCR moves to and plays the previous track.
MP3 Music List SONGO1 ► 01/11 0:00:15 SONGO1 3.5MB 2007/01/01 MP3 PLAY MODE No. Title 001 ROOT SONGO1 002 003 SONGO2 SONGO3 004 005 006 SONGO4 SONGO5 SONGO6 MOVE 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Music, and then press the ENTER or ► button. ENTER RETURN EXIT Music List 01/11 SONGO1 0:00:11 SONGO1 3.5MB 2007/01/01 MP3 PLAY MODE 1. Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the ENTER or ► button.
CD Music List TRACK 1 Play Option Mode 01/15 No. 0:00:01 TRACK 1 CDDA PLAY MODE Title Length 001 TRACK 1 PLAY MODE 002 TRACK 2 Repeat 003: Off TRACK 3 00:03:50 00:04:00 00:03:49 Play 004 option : TRACK Normal4 005 TRACK 5 006 TRACK 6 007 TRACK 7 00:03:47 00:04:29 00:03:44 00:03:44 MOVE ENTER EXIT RETURN 1. During Stop, Press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2. Press the ◄► buttons to select a desired Play Option, then press the ENTER 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 ENTER button. DVD-RW(VR) 5-2. Press the ENTER button with a picture selected in the Album screen and select a display mode (Album screen ( ), Slide show ( ), Rotation ( ) or Zoom ( )) using the ◄► buttons, then press the ENTER button. Slide Show Speed Slow Normal Fast JPEG01 MOVE PHOTO ENTER : Returns to the Album screen.
■ This DVD Recorder & VCR can play the following video compression formats. - MPEG4 Codec format : DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x - Audio format : .MP3, .MPEG, .PCM, .AC3, .DTS. ■ Supported subtitle file formats: .smi, .srt, .sub, .psb, .txt (The subtitle file should have exactly the same name to corresponding MPEG4 file name) ■ Some MPEG4 files that were created on a personal computer may not be able to play back. That is why Codec Type, Version and Higher resolution over specification is not supported.
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. ▌S-VHS Playback The DVD Recorder & VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes. 1. Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck. 2.
Recording This section explains 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. Recordable discs 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-RAM Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preference. When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc? Yes NO DVD±RW/+R • DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc. • DVD±RW/+R : Use after initializing the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the V or VR mode. Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 80. • DVD-R : Initializing the disc is unnecessary.
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 (to the left) 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 the Current Channel you are watching Before you start 1. Check to make sure the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/+R discs should be formatted or initialized in advance before beginning recording. (See page 56.) 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 2.
Recording from External Equipment you are Watching -RW VR Recordable Time 00:26 XP AV1 1. 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. AV1: → Channel Number → AV1 → AV2 → DV S-Video: → Channel Number → S-Video → AV2 → DV 2. Press the DVD or VCR button on the remote, or DVD/VCR on the front panel to select the DVD or VCR mode.
Recording Through the DV Input Jack DV You may control your Camcorder using the IEEE1394 (DV) interface. Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape from a camcorder that has a DV output jack. 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. The DV device is connected MOVE SELECT RETURN 2. Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. on the remote control. 3.
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. 1. 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). • CATV channel: 1 to 125 • TV channel: 2 to 69 2.
DVD-Recorder Timer Record Making a Timer Recording DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Timer Record ► Playlist Scheduled Record List ► Disc Manager The clock (Setup – Clock Set) must be set before proceeding with a timer recording. (See page 29) Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List Current Time 1:05 AM DVD-RAM(VR) No. To EXIT Source Date Start End Mode Edit No.
Recording mode (VCR) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. The auto quality depends on remaining time of VCR tape. SP : Standard Play, for best picture quality. SLP : Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times SP). 7. Press the ENTER button. • will appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. If the timer settings overlap The first program has priority. After recording of the first program is complete, the second program starts being recorded.
Deleting the Scheduled Record List DVD-Recorder DVD-Recorder Scheduled Record List DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) No. No. To To 01 01 02 02 03 03 DVD DVD DVD DVD –– Current Current Time Time 12:27 12:27 AM AM Source Source Date Date Start Start No. 01 CH06 05:05AM SP CH06 01/01 01/01 03:05AM 03:05AM 05:05AM SP CH06 03:06AM SP CH06 01/02 01/01 01:06AM 01:06AM 03:06AM SP Do you––want to delete ‘N0.
Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in preset increments up to 4 hours by pressing the (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 VCR STOP 00:01:06 XP Rem 00:26 AV 1 STOP 00:01:32 SP Rem 01:41 AV 1 Mon Jan 01. 2007 1. Press the INFO button on the remote control. The following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) 01:08 AM Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress,you can watch a different media,or add recording time in preset increments.
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. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist ▌To Copy from DVD to VCR 1/2 JAN/01/2007 No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:0 Play00:00:11 √ 02 JAN/01/2007 12:0 00:00:09 √ Rename Edit Scene JAN/01/2007 12:00 AM Copy 1 Scene Delete 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. JAN/01/2007 12:00 AM MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT (V mode) 2.
▌To Copy from VCR to DVD DVD-Recorder VCR-->DVD DVD-RAM(VR) No. Start 01 00 : 00: 37 02 : : End 00:03:45 Play : : Copy Edit ► ► 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select VCR --> DVD, then press the ENTER or ► button. Delete 00:01:07 STOP MOVE Copy All ENTER RETURN DVD-Recorder EXIT VCR-->DVD DVD-RAM(VR) No. Start 01 00 : 00: 37 02 : : End 00:03:45 : : Edit ► ► 00:01:07 STOP MOVE Copy All ENTER RETURN 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2.
Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both, edit functions for recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Title List DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2007 No.
▌Recording on Free Space Title List DVD+RW Free Space 3/3 No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:11 ► 02 JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:09 ► 03 Free Space 01:59:40 Recording Free Space 1. Press the TITLE LIST button while in Stop mode. The Title List screen is displayed. AV1 SP MOVE 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 5/31 JAN/01/2007 Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. Title Protection: JAN/01/2007 12:00 AM AV1 On Off 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. JAN/01/2007 EP MOVE ENTER 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 Title List No. 05 Start End 00:00:05 00:00:00 00:00:05 ► Start End Delete MOVE ENTER Return RETURN DVD-RAM(VR) EXIT Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Start End 00:00:05 00:10:15 00:10:15 Start End Delete MOVE ENTER Return RETURN DVD-RAM(VR) EXIT Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Start End Do you want to delete? (Deleted part will not be restored.
▌Editing a Chapter Chapter Edit DVD+RW You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. Chapter : 1/1 Show 00:00:00 ► Add Delete MOVE Hidden ENTER Delete All Return RETURN EXIT Chapter Edit DVD+RW Chapter : 1/1 Show 00:00:00 ► Add Delete MOVE Hidden ENTER Delete All Return RETURN EXIT Chapter Edit DVD+RW Chapter : 1/2 Show 00:10:10 MOVE Delete Hidden ENTER 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Chapter Edit, then press the ENTER or ► button.
Hiding a Chapter Chapter Edit DVD+RW Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 73 4. Select a chapter you want to hide using the playback related buttons. • Playback related buttons: (►II,I◄◄,►►I,◄◄,►►). Chapter : 2/4 Hidden 00:15:00 ► Add Delete MOVE Hidden ENTER Delete All Return RETURN EXIT 5. Press the ◄► buttons to select Hidden, and then press the ENTER button. The selected chapter is hidden. • To finish the operation, select Return using the ◄► buttons then press the ENTER button.
Advanced Editing (Playlist) Make Scene DVD-RAM(VR) ▌Creating a Playlist Scene No. 003 Start End Title List : 1/6 00:00:02 (VR mode) 00:00:00 Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title. 00:00:10 ► Start End MOVE Make ENTER Return RETURN EXIT Make Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 003 Start End Title List : 1/6 00:00:10 00:10:00 II Start 00:10:00 End MOVE Make ENTER Return RETURN EXIT Edit Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) 3/3 JAN/01/2007 No.
▌Renaming a Playlist Title DVD-Recorder Rename DVD-RAM(VR) Dolphin (VR mode) Follow these instructions to rename a playlist title, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist title. Save Back Space MOVE Space Delete ENTER Clear RETURN 1. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. EXIT Edit Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) 3/3 Dolphin No.
Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) DVD-Recorder Edit Scene Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 76. DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:05 02 00:00:06 03 00:00:07 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Modify, then press the ENTER button. The Modify Scene screen is displayed. Move Add 04 00:00:08 05 00:00:10 MOVE ENTER Delete 06 00:00:11 RETURN DVD-Recorder EXIT Modify Scene Scene No. 001 Start End 00:00:25 6. Press the ENTER button at the start point of the scene.
Adding a Scene DVD-Recorder Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 76. Edit Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 3/3 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:03 02 00:00:42 03 00:00:04 Move Add 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Add, then press the ENTER button. The Add Scene screen is displayed. Delete 04 00:00:00 MOVE ENTER RETURN DVD-Recorder EXIT Add Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/31 00:00:01 00:00:01 Start End Add MOVE ENTER Cancel RETURN DVD-Recorder 6.
▌Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR DVD-Recorder Edit Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:11 ► 02 JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:09 ► Play00:01:36 ► 03 Dolphin Rename Dolphin Edit Scene 2 Scene MOVE Delete ENTER RETURN 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to copy to the VCR, and then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER button. • The title you choose is played and copied to VCR tape.
▌Disc Protection DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Protection : Protected ► Disc Manager Disc Format ► Timer Rec. Delete All Title Lists ► Setup Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3.
▌Finalizing a disc DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RW(VR) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected ► : DVD-VR Disc Manager Disc Format Do you want to finalize disc? Disc Finalize Timer Rec. Delete Yes All Title Lists No Setup ► ► ► Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD±R disc with your DVD Recorder & VCR, it needs to be finalized before it can be played back on external devices. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2.
▌Delete All Title Lists DVD-Recorder Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Disc Name : ► Playlist Disc Protection : Not Protected ► : Disc Manager Disc Format Do you want to delete all title lists? Timer Rec. Delete All Title Lists Setup Yes ► ► 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or ► button. No Copy MOVE ENTER 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. RETURN EXIT 3.
Reference 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). • The disc you are using 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 Input Power requirements 110~240V AC, 50/60Hz 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. Operate in less than 75% 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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