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Contents Contents (cont.) ◆ PLAYING BACK ◆ FOREWORD Safety Instructions......................................................................................... ■ GB 5 Front View of the DVD-VCR.......................................................................... Rear View of the DVD-VCR........................................................................... Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ Display Indicators...............
Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. ◆ DVD FUNCTIONS Setting Up the AUDIO Language Features................................................... Using the Subtitle Language......................................................................... Setting Up the Parental Control..................................................................... Setting Up the Audio Options........................................................................
Infrared Remote Control Front View of the DVD-VCR GB STANDBY/ON BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT DVD DECK F.
Display Indicators Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems ◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) GB Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ GB ☛ 2 TV An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial A cable television network A satellite receiver Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen.
Connecting the Audio Output Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Hi-Fi system. Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a programme or recording via your DVD-VCR. ☛ GB ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.
Deck Control Keys Basic TV Tuner Operations The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 2 1 GB 1 2 1 3 3 2 4 5 STANDBY/ONButton Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 1 DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck.
Copying from DVD to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. GB 1 1 Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. 2 Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly 1 GB 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Your DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and Timer functions, which cannot be hidden). Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures.
Presetting the Stations Manually Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ GB 2,3 1 ENTER 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 12) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 21) 2 Press the corresponding , INSTALLATION option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it.
Setting the AV2 Connection Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the AV2 socket for a PAY TV DECODER, you must change AV2 to the required position. If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding INSTALLATION option.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette NICAM NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Please refer to page 34. Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. GB 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. GB TIMER PROGRAMMING 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the ENTER button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
Checking a Preset Recording Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. You can check your preset recordings: ◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ll. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
Intelligent Picture Control Selecting the Colour Mode The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the SETUP button on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding USER SET option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Selecting the Audio Output Mode You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Option GB L R You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ Description Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. 1 ◆ ◆ Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel. R LR MIX MONO MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal channels.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Searching for a Specific Sequence You can: Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ 1 GB No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.
Auto Repeat Play Using the Tape Counter You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , EASY OPERATION option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed. 4 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the REPEAT PLAY option.
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 41). ◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder (see page 41).
Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: ◆ A CD, DVD ◆ A microphone connected to a sound system ◆ A cassette player GB Restriction: Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal audio track (normal audio). 2 2 7 A.DUB -0:05:23 1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your sound system (cassette player for example).
Disc Type and Characteristics Choosing a Connection This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : GB Disc Types (Logos) Max. Playing Time Characteristics Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. • Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on-screen menu.
Playing a Disc Playing a Disc Before Playback : ◆ Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode. ◆ Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. ◆ Refer to your AUDIO User’s Manual. GB 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens. 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3 Press the ll (PLAY/PAUSE) button or OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
Using the Search & Skip Functions During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. 1 GB 1 1 2 2 During playback, press the button on the remote. or ◆ Press the button on the remote and press again to or search at a faster speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/128X normal speed, in order) on the DVD. ◆ Press the button on the remote and press again to or search at a faster speed(4X/8X/normal speed in order) on VCD and CD.
Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD) Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc (VCD/CD only). When Playing a DVD : GB 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the , button. - A-B Repeat ◆ Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the , button. Or press the A-B button on the remote. ◆ Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A). The B is automatically highlighted.
Using the Disc View Function (Track View VCD) Selecting the Audio Language (Using the AUDIO button) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number. Disc View GB ENTER 1 During playback, press the TITLE button. 2 Press the button. 3 Select the desired view by pressing the 4 Press the ENTER button. 1 Track View 2 Index View , button to select TRACK VIEW. Press the ENTER , or , You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button.
Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button : Check to see if an ‘ANGLE ( )’ mark is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen. 4/4 GB (example) 1 When an ‘ANGLE’ mark is shown, press the ANGLE button. 2 Use the , button to select the desired screen angle. Then press the ENTER button. 3 To turn off the display, press the ANGLE button again.
Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) GB Using the Setup Menu 1 During playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the , or want to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/normal in order. - During VCD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal in order.
Setting Up the Language Features e.g Setting up in ENGLISH. SETUP MENU GB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Player Menu Disc Menu Audio Subtitle Parental Audio Options Display Options English English English Automatic Unlocked If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu : Using the Audio Language : 1 With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. 2 Press the , button to move to Audio.
Setting Up the Parental Control PARENTAL CONTROL GB 1 Use Password No 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 no disc playing, press SETUP. The Setup Menu screen appears. 2 Use , to select Parental. Press ENTER. The Parental Control screen appears. 3 Use , to select Yes if you want to use a password. Press ENTER.
Setting Up the Display Options DISPLAY OPTIONS GB 1 2 3 4 5 6 TV Aspect Still Mode Screen Messages Black Level Quasi-PAL VIDEO Output 4:3 L-Box Auto On Off Off RGB Technical Specifications 1 With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. 2 Use the , button to select Display Options. Then press the ENTER button. 3 Use the , button. button to select the desired item.
Problems and Solutions (VCR) Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power ◆ ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON 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. GB The television programme was not recorded ◆ ◆ ◆ Check the DVD-VCR aerial connections.
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