Instruction Manual DVD-VR300 TV POWER POWER TV MUTE 100 + AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. DVD VCR VOL TV CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER REC SKIP TITLE LIST F.ADV MARKER MENU ANYKEY DISC MENU RETURN CLEAR INFO. TV/VCR REC DVD PIP PLAY LIST TITLE MENU SUBTITLE REC SPEED VCR REC PAUSE COPY TIME SLIP 00015J www.samsungusa.
Getting Started Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
Precaution 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. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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. • Do not keep under direct sunlight. • Keep in a cool ventilated area.
DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording • Recording and playback can be performed on DVDRW discs in both Video and VR Modes. • Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. • In both modes, playback can be performed before and after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and editing can not be performed after finalization. • If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format.
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . .27 Contents Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . .28 Getting Started Setting Up the Display (Video) Options . . . .29 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . .30 Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Before Reading the User’s Manual . . . . . . . .
Playing back MP3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Renaming a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Using PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Deleting a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 *VCR Playback Locking a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry . .77 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Creating a Playlist Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time Slip and Picture In Picture (PIP) Getting Started General Features The DVD-VR300 allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW discs. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to about 12-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 6-hour images with a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM disc, depending on the recording mode.
Make sure to check the following matters before reading the user’s manual.
Getting Started Step 3 Recording There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as recording type : Once, Daily or Weekly or recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode) according to the recording mode. Step 6 Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing may be necessary.
Description Getting Started Front Panel 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 6 7 8 9 2 10 11 3 12 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON POWER BUTTON PROGRESSIVE BUTTON S-VIDEO INPUT JACK VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK DV INPUT JACK 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 20 CHANNEL / BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON TIME SLIP BUTTON RECORD BUTTON REW/SKIP BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.
Rear Panel Getting Started IN AUDIO OUT (FROM ANT.) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT R R Y R AUDIO AUDIO RF CB/PB L LINE IN 1 L L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CR/PR OPTICAL 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. S-VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO OUT L,R JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACK AUDIO OUT R,L JACK 12 - English 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Tour of the Remote Control 2. NUMBER Button 3. 100+ Button Press this to select channel 100 or higher. 4. VCR Button 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6. TV Control Buttons • VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment • CHANNEL Button Use this to select a TV channel. 7. F.ADV/SKIP Button 8. Playback-related Buttons Forward/Rewind, Search, Skip, Stop, Play/Pause 9. TITLE LIST(DISC MENU) Button Use this to enter the View Recoding list/disk menu. English - 13 Getting Started 1. POWER Button 10.
Connections Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Unpacking ❷ Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable ❷ Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable ❷ Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable ❷ Step 5 : Connecting External Devices ❷ Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord ❷ Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control • Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 • Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step 1: Unpacking Method1 : Antenna + DVD RecorderVCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder-VCR. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below.
Method 3 : 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 Wall IN AUDIO OUT (FROM ANT.
Method 3 : Connecting to Component video input jacks(Y,CB/TB,CR/PB) in 480i mode Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not supplied) between the SVIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. IN AUDIO OUT (FROM ANT.
Method 4 : Connecting to Component video input jacks(Y,CB/TB,CR/PB) in 480p mode Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch 480p video output. Connections 1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on DVD RecorderVCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the TV (or AV amplifier). 2. Press the Progressive button on the front panel. The message “Press “Yes” to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press “No”.” will be displayed.
Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks. Method 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital input jack If your AV amplifier only has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you must set up the audio settings. (See page 28) IN AUDIO OUT (FROM ANT.
Step 5 : Connecting External Devices Connections This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the LINE IN 2 jacks You can also use the LINE IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder-VCR. You can record from connected equipment. When an input source is inserted into LINE IN 2 while viewing TV, the input will be switched to LINE IN 2 automatically.
Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet. When it normally operates, the current time is automatically set and displayed in the front panel display. If “- - - -“ appears, however, it means that auto time setting has failed. In that case, set the current time through the manual clock set, as shown in pages 25~26. Install Batteries in the Remote Control • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. • Insert two AAA batteries.
Setting the Remote Control Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. TV POWER POWER TV MUTE Connections 100 + AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. DVD VCR VOL TV CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER REC SKIP TITLE LIST F.ADV MARKER MENU ANYKEY DISC MENU PLAY LIST TITLE MENU RETURN To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3.
System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. DVD-RAM(VR) On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . 23 Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Channel Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting Up the Language Features 27 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . .
Auto Clock Set 4 ❷ buttons, then Select Auto Clock Set using the press the ❿ or ENTER button. No Disc Clock Set Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. System Setup No Disc 2 3 Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press Enter to select. Note You must have the antenna connected to set the Auto Clock.
Time ZONE Manual Clock Set Select the time zone of your area using the ❷ buttons then press the ❿ or ENTER button. Select Automatic to set the time zone automatically. No Disc Auto Clock Set Clock Data CH : Automatic Automatic Time Zone Atlantic : Automatic Daylight Saving : Automatic Eastern Central If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD Recorder-VCR’s internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and time manually.
5 Set the Clock Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select each of the following options, then use the ❷ buttons to set each option: • Month – Set the month • Day – Set the day. • Year – Set the year • Hour – Set the hour • Minute – Set the minute • AM/PM – Set the AM/PM 3 System Setup 4 Channel Set This feature allows you to manually set the DVD RecorderVCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.
Setting Up the Language Features 5 Select the desired Language using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. 3 Select Language using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. Language setup menu will be displayed.
Use the ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 5 Setting Up the Audio Options Note If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Digital Output 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. 2 Select Setup using or ENTER button. 1.
Setting Up the Display(Video) Options 5 Note This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. You can’t use the Setup functions during playback. Use the ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Display(Video) Options This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types.
Setting Up the Parental Control 5 Select Password ON/OFF using ❿ and tons. ❷ but- On Off System Setup 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, press the MENU button on the remote. 2 Select Setup using or ENTER button. 3 Select Parental control using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button.
About the Change Password; 1 Select Change Password using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. • The ‘Enter the password.’ message will be displayed. 2 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote. • The ‘Confirm the password.’ message will be displayed. 3 Enter your password again using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote. 4 Select “Channel Set” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Channel Set”, then press ENTER to select.
Channel Add/Delete 4 Select “Channel Add/Delete” Move the selection bar to “Channel Add/Delete,” then press ENTER to select. DVD-VIDEO System Setup Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add and delete a channel you wish to remove. 1 Open “MENU” 2 Select “Setup” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press ENTER to select.
6 Add/Delete Channel. Press Enter to move the cursor to select Add, then press ❿ if you want to select Delete. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. 3 Select “Channel Set” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Channel Set,” then press ENTER to select. DVD-VIDEO Select “RF Output Channel” Move the selection bar to “RF output Channel”, then press right to change.
VCR Setting 3 Select “VCR” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “VCR”, then press ENTER to select. If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. Note Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted. System Setup 4 1 Select “Tape Length” Press the RIGHT button to select the Tape Length. This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180.
6 Select “Auto Repeat” Move the selection bar to “ Auto Repeat”. It sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly [unless a tape control is activated (Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind)]. : : n : 3 Select “System” Use the ❷ buttons to highlight “System” then press the ENTER button. Off On Video Input Select “Video Input” Use the ❷ buttons to highlight “Video Input”, then press ENTER button and choose Line 2 (Composite) or S-Video. If you watch video through Line 2, you can choose Composite or Super(S) video.
Front Display System Setup You can set the Front Panel Display to be bright all the time, dim all the time, dim during power off. 1 Open “ MENU” 2 Select “Setup” 3 With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button. . Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “Setup” then press ENTER to select. Select “System ” Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to “System ” then press ENTER to select.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. 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 RecorderVCR.
Discs that cannot be played Playing a Disc •DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” •3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. •DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard •Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment. •PAL discs •DVD-ROM/DVD+RW/PD/MV-Disc/DiVX Video Disc, etc •Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I Playback Note This DVD Recorder-VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0.
1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. 4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. • Your DVD Recorder-VCR closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. • When a recordable media (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, etc.) is used, Auto Playback cannot be activated without pressing the Play button. When pressing the Power button while a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated.
Using the Search & Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿ button on the remote control. The playback speed will change as follows. DVD-VIDEO/ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW DVD-R AUDIO CD(CDDA) PLAY FF1/FR1 FF2/FR2 FF3/FR3 FF4/FR4 FF5/FR5 FF6/FR6 PLAY FF1/FR1 FF2/FR2 FF3/FR3 Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD RW/ DVD-R) During pause mode, press the SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿ button on the remote for more than 1 second.
About ANYKEY DVD-R Title/Chapter/Time/Audio/Repeat/Zoom R (V) 5 / 12 1/1 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. 00:00:04 *** D 2CH Press the ANYKEY button on the remote control during playback.
Repeat Play Using Repeat Play (For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R) Using Repeat Play (For Audio CD/MP3) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. 2 Press ENTER button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select the Track or Disc you want to playback repeatedly. For MP3 discs, you can select Track, Folder or Disc. 4 Press ENTER button. Repeat play allows you to repeat a track, folder or the entire disc. (DVD-VIDEO only supports chapter repeat.) Playback 1 Press the ANY KEY button.
Using the A-B Repeat Function For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVD-R Moving to a Scene Directly You can find the desired scene easily using the ANYKEY function. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 1 Press the ANY KEY button during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Repeat and use ❿ button to select A-B. 2 Use ❷ to select the Title, Chapter or time you want to find the desired scene. 3 Press ENTER button. 3 If you want to select a title or chapter, select it using the ➛❿ buttons.
4 If you want to move to a desired time, enter the time in the sequence of hour, minute, and second using the number buttons and then press the ENTER button. Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Audio languages and subtitle languages may not work depending on disc type. It is available during playback only. Selecting the subtitle language Press the ANY KEY button during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Subtitle and use ➛❿ button to select the desired subtitle language.
Selecting the Audio language 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. 2 1 Press the ANGLE button when the "Angle" is shown on the screen during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Angle and use ➛❿ button to select the desired angle. Use ❷ to select Audio and use ➛❿ button to select the desired audio language. • Audio languages may be different because they are disc-specific.
Using Bookmarks Bookmarking with DVD-RAM/ DVDRW(VR) disc • The screen will display “Marker” in place of “Bookmark” if you are playing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR). Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. • Up to 99 scenes can be marked. • If you press the ENTER button during playback, bookmarks are saved in the order of title. Setting a book mark Playing Back a Bookmark Playback 1 Press the MARKER button during playback.
Clearing a Bookmark 1 Zooming-In Press the MARKER button. 1 2 Press ➛❿ buttons to select a marked scene you want to delete. 3 Press Clear button to delete the selected bookmark. Press the ANY KEY button during playback. 3 Press ❷➛❿ buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4 Press the ENTER button. • The screen will be enlarged to twice the normal size. Playback 2 Use ❷ buttons to select Zoom, and then press the ENTER button. • will be displayed.
Check Remaining Time 1 2 Press Info button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) Playback Note Some type of discs contains a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapter, audio track, subtitle, film preview, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO disc 1 Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc menu of the disc.
Playing Back an Audio CD (CDDA) Audio CD (CDDA) Screen Elements 1 ❷ : Select a track (song). Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. 2 1 Insert an audio CD (CDDA) into the disc tray. • The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played back. Anykey 3 ENTER ( 4 (❿❿l) button: Playback the next track. 5 Press ❷ buttons to select the track (song) to start playback from, and then press the ENTER button.
• Intro : The first 10 seconds of each track is played. If you press the ❿II button during Intro play, Normal Play will be performed from the track currently playing. When Intro Play is completed, Normal Play is performed. • Playlist : The Playlist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. Play Option Mode 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted. CD The same can be used with a Mp3 disc.
To Program Tracks 4 Press the ENTER button. The Playlist screen will appear. Select tracks in the order in which you want them to play using the ❷buttons. Press the ENTER button. Music Anykey Playlist You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 Press the ANYKEY button. Repeat Mode will be highlighted. CD Music Anykey 01/12 Press the PLAY button to playback playlist. 00 :52 01. TRACK 1 01. TRACK 1 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05. TRACK 5 4:23 06.
Photo CD Playback 1 Insert a photo CD (JPEG) into the disc tray. 2 The screen shown below will appear automatically. (Press ❿II button to switch to slide show mode.) 4 Use the ➛❿ buttons to select clips menu and then press the ENTER button. : Returns to the Album screen. : The unit enters slide show mode. Before the slide show can begin, the photo interval (slide show speed) must be set : Each title the ENTER button is speed, the picture rotates 90 degree clockwise.
Playing back an MP3 CD 1 4 RETURN ( ) button: Moves to the parent of the folder to which the current song belongs. 5 (❿❿l ) button: Playbacks the next track. Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played back. MP3 6 (l➛➛) button: Returns to the beginning of the current track when it is pressed during playback. If it is pressed again, your DVD Recorder-VCR plays back the previous track. Music Anykey 00 : 25 03_L.I.
Using PIP The PIP function allows you to view a sub screen together with the main screen in DVD mode. You can watch both DVD and TV together. PIP does not work in VCR mode. Note Press the PIP button. • The current disc is played back on the PIP screen located at the bottom of the screen. Playback 1 Switching between the PIP and main screens 1 Press the PIP button again. • The main and PIP screen will be switched. 54 - English Deactivating PIP 1 Press the PIP button again.
Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS videotape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab. See pages 34~35. Tracking The Tracking adjustment removes the white lines that sometimes appear during playback because of slight differences in recording decks.
Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more. Press the Play button again to resume normal playback. Playback 1 Pause S-VHS Playback The DVD Recorder-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes. 1 Insert a S-VHS Tape 2 Start Playback Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck. In Play mode, press ❿II(PLAY/PAUSE) to still a single frame.
Variable Search System Press the ANYKEY button to display the search screen in the stop mode. When a program is recorded, the starting point is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was recorded on a VCR without VISS. If you want to index two programs in a row, set your VCR to stop, then start recording each program.
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. This section shows various DVD recording methods. Recordable discs This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R •DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. •DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Recording Compatibility between Samsung Recorder and Other Company’s Recorder.
Recording Formats DVD-RW(VR mode)/-RAM When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc. • This mode involves multiple editing functions (such as deletion of a whole title, partial deletion of a title, etc.). • Various editing options using a created Playlist.
Recording the current channel you are watching DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 4 Press the REC button. 5 Press the STOP button to stop or finish a recording in progress. 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of disc. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs should be formatted in advance before beginning recording. Most new discs are sold unformatted. Make sure to format your unformatted discs before recording. • / is displayed on the screen and recording begins.
Making One Touch Recording (OTR) Making a Timer Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a button. 1 DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of the disc. 3. Check the date and time are correct. Make sure the Clock has been set (Setup - System Setting) before you proceed with a timer recording.
2 Set timer recording option. • The Timer Recording screen is displayed. Fill the input items using the arrow buttons. 3 Press the ENTER button. • will appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. ➛❿: Moves to the previous/next item, ❷: Sets a value. If you make a mistake Press the ➛❿ button to select the item you want to change. • TO : Select the media to record DVD or VCR.
Editing Timer Record List DVD-RAM DVD-RW 4 Press the ❷ button to select the number of the timer recording you want to edit, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-R Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. Editing the settings for a timer recording Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Timer Rec., and then press the ENTER or ❿ button.
Deleting a Timer Recording Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 5 Press the ❷ button to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. 6 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. • The selected entry will be deleted from the list. 7 Press the MENU button after finishing the operation. The menu screen will disappear. • You will be prompted with the delete confirm message such as ‘Do you want to delete No.02?’. Follow these directions to delete an entry from the timer record list.
Watching the Images Being Recorded (Time Slip) DVD-RAM This function allows you to watch the recently recorded 10second images on the PIP screen while a recording is in progress. 1 Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices. 1 Connect the Line out jack of your External Devices to the Line IN jack on the front or rear of your DVD Recorder-VCR using Audio/Video Cable. 2 Power on your DVD Recorder-VCR and switch to Line In mode by pressing the INPUT SEL on the remote .
Recording through a DV jack Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape the outputs of 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. 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.
Special Recording Features While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. 1 Watch a Different Channel 2 Watch a different media during recording Press the TV/VCR button on the remote to switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel on your television. Record Speed You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in order to fit six hours of programming on a T-120 tape.
DVD-RAM(VR) Copy to DVD or VCR Edit Copylist ---/00/2000 1 00:00:44 ---/00/2000 12:00 PM 1 Scene 00/00/00 12:00:00 PM DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can copy DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Press MENU button and select Copy. 3 DVD-RAM(VR) Copy Select the Copylist, you want to copy using the ❷ buttons and then press ❿ button. To copy play list, select “Copy”.
VCR to DVD 1 Press Enter button to choose the list you want to copy. 4 Select VCR --> DVD to copy VCR to DVD. DVD-RAM(VR) VCR-->DVD VCR --> DVD scene will be displayed. Start End 00:00:21 • Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM(VR) 02 Copy --:--:-- 00:01:04 --:--:-- 00:01:10 PLAY DVD --> VCR Copy All VCR --> DVD 5 Disc Manager To copy Copylist, select “Copy”. VCR-->DVD DVD-RAM(VR) Start 2 02 Press ENTER button to select the start position.
Editing Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R There are a variety of menu functions depending on the disc type. Press the MENU button. No Disc No Disc Setup Timer Rec. DVD-VIDEO Editing DVD-VIDEO • • • • • • • • • • • • • Viewing the Menu Functions for a Disc 70 Viewing Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Playing a Title List Entry . . . . . . . . 73 Renaming a Title List Entry . . . . . . . 74 Deleting a Title List Entry . . . . . . 75 Locking a Title List Entry . . . .
CD DVD-RW(VR) CD DVD-RW(VR) Setup Timer Rec. Copy Title List Playlist Disc Manager Setup Timer Rec. JPEG+MP3 DVD-R(V) DVD-R(V) Setup Timer Rec. Copy Title List Disc Manager Setup Timer Rec. Photo Music DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Note English - 71 Editing Setup Timer Rec. Copy Title List Playlist Disc Manager Press the MENU button again to hide the menu screen. You can configure the settings on the Setup screen using the arrow and ENTER buttons.
2 Viewing Title List Press the ❷ button to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the TITLE button on the remote control. • The Title List screen is displayed. ! DVD-RAM DVD-RW @ #$ % ^ DVD-R 00:00:21 You can playback the recorded titles, edit a title name, edit record list entries and lock or unlock the record list. 00:00:03 Sport 00:00:15 Movie 00:00:18 00:06:32 1 02/01/01 00:25:30(PM) Press the MENU button.
Playing a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 4 Note Press the ❷ button to select Play, and then press the ENTER button. • The selected entry (title) will be played back. You can also playback a recorded program by pressing the ANYKEY button and using the title, chapter or time items. Follow these directions to playback an entry from the Title List. Press the MENU button.
4 Renaming a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW Press the ❷ button to select Rename, and then press the ENTER button. • The Rename screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-R Follow these directions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, 5 Enter the desired characters using the arrow ( ➛❿) buttons. ❷ • Back Space: Moves the cursor to the previous character.
4 Deleting a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, • DVD-RAM(VR), DVD-RW(VR mode): Since Playlist is present, the message “Do you want to delete? (Related Playlist may be deleted.)” is displayed. DVD-RW(Video mode), DVD-R: Since Playlist is not present, the message “Do you want to delete?” is displayed. • You cannot delete a protected entry.
Locking a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW 4 Press the ❷ button to select Protection, and then press the ENTER button. 5 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select On, and then press the ENTER button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Title Protection:’. DVD-R Follow these directions to lock an entry if you want to protect it from unexpected deletions. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button.
Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry 4 Press the ❷ button to select Edit, and then press the ENTER button. The Edit Program is displayed. ! Playback bar @ Playtime # Section deletion start point window and time $ Section deletion end point window and time DVD-RAM DVD-RW Follow these directions to delete a section from a Title List entry. # ! 1 2 $ Press the MENU button. • You cannot recover a section once it is deleted from Title List.
7 Press the ENTER button at the end point. 8 The image and time at the end point are displayed the end point window. Creating a Playlist Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode Follow these directions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. 9 Press the ❷ buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button.
4 Select the start point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons, and then press the PAUSE button. 7 • Playback related buttons: ❿II, ❿❿l , l➛➛ , ❿❿,➛➛ Press the ENTER button to select END point. • The image and time at the end point are displayed on the End window. • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make item. Scene No.001 Scene No.001 5 Press the ❷ button to select Start, and then press the ENTER button.
Editing a Playlist Entry 5 Press the ❷ button to select a function to use, and then press the ENTER button. • Play: Playbacks the selected entry. • Rename: Renames the title of the selected entry. Functionality is the same as the Rename item in the Edit Record List. • The screen returns to the Edit Playlist screen. 2 • Edit Scene: Edits scenes of the selected entry. DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode • Copy: Copies the selected entry.
Renaming Playlist Entries Follow these directions to rename a playlist entry, i.e., edit the title of a playlist entry. 1 Press the ❷ button to select Rename, and then press the ENTER button. 2 Select the desired characters using the arrow ❷➛❿ buttons. • The Rename screen is displayed. • Functionality is the same as the Rename item in the Edit Record List screen. Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW Follow these directions to edit scenes for a playlist entry.
5 Press the ❷ button to select Edit Scene, and then press the ENTER button B. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) • The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Edit Scene Scene No. 1/9 Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 01 00:00:26 02 00:00:07 03 00:00:04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 00:00:04 2 Press the arrow buttons to select Modify, and then press the ENTER button. Move Add 04 1 Press the arrow buttons to select the scene you want to modify, and then press the ENTER button.
5 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. 3 Press the arrow buttons to select the position where you want to move the selected scene, and then press the ENTER button. • The selected scene is moved to the new position. 6 Press the ❷ buttons to select Change, and then press the ENTER button. • The scene you wanted to modify is changed with the selected section. • If you want to cancel a modification, select cancel and then press the ENTER button. Note C.
4 • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. 5 Select the end point of the section you want to add as a new scene using the playback related buttons. 6 Press the ❷ button to select End, and then press the ENTER button. • The image and time at the end point are displayed on the End window. Add Scene Scene NO.001 Start 00:00:15 00:00:15 Editing 03/05/10 10:25:30(AM) 7 E.
Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the PLAY LIST button on the remote control. VR mode 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped.
5 Press the ❷ button to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message ‘Do you want to delete?’. Disc Manager Do you want delete? DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Editing Disc Name Follow these directions to give a name to a disc 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Name, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button.
5 Press the arrow buttons to select Save, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Protection, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. • A disc name is given to the disc. Disc Manager Note You may need to clear cartridge protection or unlock the protect before beginning editing. 4 Press the ❷ button to select Protected, and then press the ENTER button.
Formatting a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Disc 4 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. • The disc is formatted. Use these instructions to format a disc. The cartridge write protect tab should be set to the unprotect position. The disc protection should also be cleared. 1 DVD-RW You will be prompted with the confirmation message “Choose the recording format for DVD-RW”. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. Choose the recording format fot DVD-RW.
Delete All Title Lists Cartridge Protect Info (DVD-RAM) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these instructions to delete all title lists. 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or the ❿ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Cartridge Protection Info Disc Protect allows you to protect discs from disc formatting and program deletion due to unintended operations.
Finalizing a disc DVD-RW DVD-R 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 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2 Press the ❷buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or the ❿ button. Disc Manager 3 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Finalize, and then press the ENTER or the ❿ button. Editing • You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to finalize disc?'.
Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) • The disc is unfinalized. DVD-RW 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in Video mode. Mark 2 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. Operation Finalize DVD-VIDEO(RW) Same as DVD-Video Unfinalize DVD-RW(V) Additional recording, protection and deletion are possible.
Reference Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) ❷ Troubleshooting ❷ Problems and Solutions (VCR) ❷ Reference Specifications ❷ • Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 • Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 • Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . 95 • Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, No power. • 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. Cannot record TV programs.
Troubleshooting 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. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.
Problems and Solutions (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.
Specifications General Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 9.03 lb Dimensions 16.9 in(W) x 10.6 in(D) x 3.1 in(H) Operating temp. +41°F to +95°F Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video 1.0 V p-p at 75Ω load, sync negative S-Video input (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p at 75Ω load) Input Max.
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