Page 2 - Warning; CAUTION
I MPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of thefuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requiresreplacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the samerating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if t...
Page 3 - Precaution; Maintenance of Cabinet; Holding discs; etting Started
English - 3 Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before usingthe DVD Recorder. Follow all the safety instructionslisted below. Keep these operating instructions handyfor future reference. 1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings....
Page 4 - Disc Storage; Audio CD
● Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. Ifpossible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or abovedisc, as the disc may not play back. ● If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience a delay in the early playback time, all recorded files may not play. ● Some CD-R/-RW discs ...
Page 5 - Protection; Do not use the following discs!; COPY PROTECTION; Disc Compatibility
English - 5 ● If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and thenrecord in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all therecorded data may be lost. ● A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode whenfirst initialized. ● DVD-RW (VR mode) - This is a format that is...
Page 6 - Other type of connecting; Connecting to AV3 IN, DV input jack; System Setup; Presetting Channels with the Auto Setup; Contents
6 - English Getting Started Getting Started Warning........................................................................2 Precaution ...................................................................3 Important Safety Instructions .............................................3 Handling Cautions ...
Page 7 - Additional Information; Recording the current TV programme you are; Playback
English - 7 Selecting the Subtitle .......................................................55 Selecting the Audio language..........................................55 Changing the Camera Angle ...........................................56 Zooming-In.......................................................
Page 8 - General Features; High quality progressive scan
8 - English General Features High quality progressive scan Progressive scanning provides high resolution andflicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/CSeparating Circuitry provides the highest imageplayback and recording quality. (See pages 20, 35) A variety of functions with an easy-to-use...
Page 9 - Step 1; Select the disc type; Step 2; Format the disc to start recording
English - 9 1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this DVD Recorder. (See pages 2-5) 2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting. (See pages 86-89.) About the use of this user’s manual ©2006 Samsung Electronics Co.All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’sma...
Page 10 - Step 3; Recording; Step 4; Playing; Step 6; Finalising & Playing on other DVD components; Step 5; Editing a recorded disc
10 - English Step 3 Recording There are two different recording methods, DirectRecording and Timer Recording. Timer recording isclassified as a Date : Once, Daily, MO-SA, MO-FR, W-SA, etc. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standardquality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP(extended m...
Page 11 - Unpacking; Accessories; Install Batteries in the Remote Control; Setting the Remote Control
English - 11 Unpacking G etting Started Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote Control ● Open the battery cover on the back of the remotecontrol. ● Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities(+ and -) are aligned...
Page 12 - Controllable TV Codes
12 - English 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. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button and enter the two-figure code corresponding to the brand ofyour television, by press...
Page 13 - Description
English - 13 Description Front Panel (DVD-R128) 1. STANDBY/ON Turns the DVD Recorder on and off. 2. AV3 IN Connect external equipment. 3. DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc. 4. OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the disc tray. 5. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, title/chapter/time, etc. 6. SEARCH/SKIP Go...
Page 15 - Front Panel Display; Rear Panel
English - 15 G etting Started Front Panel Display 1. Lights when a disc is loaded.2. Lights in the record mode.3. Lights to indicate the timer record mode. 4. Lights when a DVD-R/-RW disc is loaded.5. Playing time/clock/current status indicator.6. Lights in the progressive scan mode. 1. In from aeri...
Page 16 - Tour of the Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control 1. STANDBY/ON Button2. 0~9(Number) Buttons3. TV/DVD Button4. Reverse/Forward Skip Buttons Press to skip a disc backwards or forwards. 5. Reverse/Forward Step Buttons Press to play frame by frame. 6. Reverse/Forward Search Buttons Press to search a disc backwards or forward...
Page 17 - Quick Overview; Connecting the DVD Recoder; onnecting & Setting Up
English - 17 A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give youenough information to start using the DVD Recorder. C onnecting & S etting Up Quick Overview Quick Overview.................................................17 Connecting the DVD Recorder........................18 Additional conne...
Page 18 - Additional connections
C onnecting & Setting Up 18 - English Connecting the DVDRecorder Additional connections You can connect your DVD Recorder to a satellite or digital tuner. - DVD mode 1. Connect the AV2 connector of DVD Recorder and VCR/Satellite receiver or digital tuner using a SCARTcable. 2. Connect the AV1 co...
Page 21 - Case 1 : Connecting to your TV
English - 21 There are several ways to output audio signal not usingscart cables. Select the audio connection that best suitsyou below. ● Case 1 : Connecting to your TV ● Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with AVoutput jacks ● Case 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital output jack...
Page 24 - ystem Setup; MENU Button; OK Button; ystem
S ystem Setup 24 - English The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disablevarious functions on your DVD Recorder. Use the following buttons to open and navigate throughthe on-screen menus. 1 MENU Button Press this button on the remote control to open the on-screen MENU. Press again to exit the on...
Page 26 - Setting the Clock
S ystem Setup 26 - English 4 Press the …† buttons to select On for the Auto Clock. 5 Press the OK button, then the date and time will be saved. If you don’t press the OK button, it will not be saved. This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. 1 With t...
Page 30 - EP Mode Time Setting
S ystem Setup 30 - English You can select one of four recording modes by pressingthe REC MODE button repeatedly. EP mode is one of four REC Mode (XP,SP,LP,EP). In EP(Extended Play) mode, you can set recording timeto 6 or 8 hours by this setting. 1 With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/NoDisc mode, pres...
Page 32 - Quick Recording Setting
S ystem Setup 32 - English 1 With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode/NoDisc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup , then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† buttons to select System , then press the OK or √ button. System menu will be displayed. 4 Press the …† buttons t...
Page 33 - Audio Options
English - 33 3 Press the …† buttons to select Audio , then press the OK or √ button. Audio setup menu will be displayed. 4 Press the …† buttons to select the desired audio option, then press the OK or √ button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. NOTE Au...
Page 34 - Available Video Output Jack
4 Press the …† buttons to select Video Output , then press the OK or √ button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. In Component mode, you can set video output toProgressive(P.SCAN) or Interlace, see page 35. Available video output jacks are as follow. Av...
Page 37 - If you forgot your password
English - 37 4 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. The ‘Confirm the password’ message will be displayed.Enter your password again. 5 Press the OK or √ button to select Password . 6 Press the …† buttons to select On or Off , then press the OK or √ button. The Pa...
Page 38 - About the Rating Level
38 - English 1 Press the …† buttons to select Change Password . 2 Press the OK or √ button. The ‘Enter the password’ message will be displayed. 3 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. The ‘Confirm the password’ message will be displayed.Enter your password again....
Page 39 - Recordable discs; Before Recording; ecording
English - 39 This DVD Recorder can record on various types ofdiscs. Before recording, read the following instructionsand select the disc type according to your preference. Recordable discs This DVD Recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RW DVD-R ● DVD-RWs are rewritable. ● DVD-Rs are non-re...
Page 40 - Unrecordable video; Concerning Copy Control Signals
40 - English Recording Formats Since available functions differ depending on the disctype, select a disc that best fits your preferences; When you insert an unused disc, the following messageappears DVD-RW: When a blank disc is first inserted, the message “Uninitialized Disc Do you want toinitialize...
Page 41 - number; About INFO Button; Before you start
English - 41 R ecording Recording the current TV programme you arewatching Check that the disc has enough available space for therecording. Adjust the recording mode. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wai...
Page 45 - or; Making a Timer Recording; To stop recording
English - 45 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 (Setup-Clock Set) must be setbefore you proceed with a timer recording. (See page 26) 1 With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode,press the TIMER button. U...
Page 49 - Disc types that can be played; layback; Before Playing; D I G I T A L
English - 49 P layback Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD recorder and the discs arecoded by region. These regional codes mustmatch in order for the disc to play. If the codesdo not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this...
Page 50 - button to stop playback.; Playing a Disc
P layback 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with thedisc’s label facing up. 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. ● Your DVD Recorder closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. ● The DVD Recorder does not play discs automatically after the initial power on. ● When the D...
Page 51 - Using the Search Functions; Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu; DISC MENU; Searching through a Chapter or Track
English - 51 P layback Using the Search Functions 1 During playback, press the SEARCH ( ) button on the remote control. ● You can scan the programme in reverse.To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY button. ● When you press and hold the SEARCH ( ) button, playback is done at the default ...
Page 52 - About ANYKEY; Skipping Chapters or Tracks
52 - English P layback About ANYKEY The ANYKEY function allows you to easily search for adesired scene by accessing title, chapter or time. Youcan also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle,Zoom. ● If you want to move to a title, a chapterto find a desi...
Page 53 - Using the Repeat Function; U s i n g t h e R E P E A
English - 53 Using the Repeat Function U s i n g t h e R E P E A U s i n g t h e R E P E A T b u t t o n T b u t t o n 1 Press the REPEAT button during playback. 2 Press the REPEAT or …† buttons to select Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. Press the OK button. Title : Repeats the title th...
Page 55 - Selecting the Audio language; Selecting the Subtitle
English - 55 Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disctype. This is only available during playback. U s i n g t h e U s i n g t h e A U D I O b u t t o n A U D I O b u t t o n 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback. 2 Press the AUDIO or …† buttons to select th...
Page 56 - Changing the Camera Angle
56 - English P layback Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. This is only available during playback. If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE markappears on the screen. 1 Press the ANYKEY button during pla...
Page 57 - Using Bookmarks; Clearing a bookmark
English - 57 P layback 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3 Press the OK or PLAY button to start playing from the selected scene. 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3 Press the...
Page 58 - Using Markers; Clearing a Marker
58 - English P layback Using Markers 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3 Press the œ √ button to move to the next position. 4 Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. The ...
Page 59 - Playing an Audio CD/MP3; Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA) playback
P layback 1. … …† † : Selects a track (song). 2. √ √ : Plays the selected track (song). 3. OK button: Plays the selected track (song). 4. SKIP( ) button: Plays the next track. 5. SKIP( ) button: Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. Ifpressed again, your DVD rec...
Page 60 - Playing an MP3 Disc
60 - English P layback 1 Insert an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation , and then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Music , then press the OK or √ button. The MP3 menu appears and the tracks(songs) areplayed automatically. 4 Press th...
Page 61 - Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback; To return to normal playback; REPEAT
English - 61 P layback 1. … …† † : Selects a track (song). 2. √ √ : Plays the selected track (song). 3. OK button: Plays back the selected track (song) or displays the files in the selected folder. 4. RETURN button: Moves to the folder to which the current song belongs. 5. SKIP( ) button: Plays the ...
Page 62 - U s i n g t h e; Play Option Mode
62 - English P layback U s i n g t h e U s i n g t h e A N Y K E Y A N Y K E Y b u t t o n b u t t o n 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. The PLAY MODE window appears. 2 Select the desired repeat mode ( Track or Disc ) using œ √ buttons, and then press the OK button. For MP3 discs, you can s...
Page 63 - Playing a Picture; To Programme Tracks
You can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 Press the ANYKEY button in Stop mode. The PLAY MODE window appears. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select Playlist in the Play option. 3 Press the OK button. The Playlist screen will appear.Press the …† buttons to select Tracks in the order in w...
Page 64 - Playing a MPEG4
64 - English 5 -1 If you press the PLAY button, the Slide Show Speed screen will appear. Press the œ √ buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the OK button. 5 -2 Press the OK button with a picture selected in the Album screen. And selecta display mode ( Album screen , Slide show , Rotation ...
Page 65 - To stop title play, press the; U s i n g t h e M E N U b u t t o n; Playing the Title List
English - 65 Follow these instructions to play back a scene from theTitle List. U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2 Press the …† buttons to select an entry you want to play fr...
Page 67 - Title List Screen Elements
English - 67 1. Playback screen for recorded entries.2. Information window for the selected entry: Title name, recording date, lock status, recordingmode 3. Recorded entry No.4. Recorded entry title5. Recording length (i.e., the playing time)6. Title list edit items Play : Plays the selected entry. ...
Page 68 - diting
68 - English ● Title List A title is a section of recorded video and audio. Title List shows a list to help you select a title. Since the title list consists of the information onstream that is actually recorded, if one title is deleted,that title cannot be played again. ● Playlist This refers to a ...
Page 69 - U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n; Using the MENU button
English - 69 E diting Renaming(Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list entry, i.e.,to edit the title of a recorded programme. U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is...
Page 70 - Deleting a Title
70 - English E diting Locking(Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect itfrom accidental deletion. U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed Using the ...
Page 71 - Deleting a Section of a Title
English - 71 E diting Deleting a Section of a Title Follow these instructions to delete a section of a TitleList entry. U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n U s i n g t h e T I T L E L I S T b u t t o n 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed Using the MENU button ...
Page 73 - Creating a Playlist
English - 73 E diting 5 Press the OK button at the end point. ● The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. ● The yellow-coloured selection bar moves to the Make item. - To make a new playlist - 6 Press the OK button at the Make item. A new Scene will be added to the current Playli...
Page 74 - Playing Entries in the Playlist; PLAY LIST
74 - English E diting 3 Press the …† buttons to select Play , then press the OK button. ● To view the current status of the disc and progressof playback : Press the INFO button, and the information about the disc will appear. ● Press the INFO button once again. Then you can check the information abo...
Page 75 - Renaming a Playlist Entry
English - 75 E diting 4 Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. ● This function is the same as the Renamefunction in renaming the title list. (See page 69.) ● The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31. All 31 characters can be displayed by pressing the INFO button twi...
Page 76 - Editing a Scene for the Playlist; Playing a Selected Scene
76 - English E diting Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. 1 With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button ● With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode, press the MENU button. ...
Page 78 - Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene)
To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 76. 4 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene that will have a new scene insertedbefore it, then press the OK button. A yellow selection window is displayed on the sceneto be added as the new scene. 5 Press the …† buttons to select Add , then press the OK b...
Page 79 - Deleting a Scene
7 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. ● The image and time of the end point are displayedin the End window. ● To cancel, press the œ √ buttons to select cancel, then press the OK button. 8 Press the œ √ buttons to select Add , then press the OK button. ● The section you want to add is...
Page 80 - U s i n g t h e P L A
80 - English E diting 3 Press the …† buttons to select Delete , then press the OK button. ● You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message “Do you want to delete?”. 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes , then press the OK button. It automatically returned to the Edit Playlist screenafter...
Page 81 - Editing the Disc Name
English - 81 E diting 4 Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. ● This function is the same as the Renamefunction in renaming the title list. (See page 69.) ● The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31. All 31 characters can be displayed by pressing the INFO button. 5 ...
Page 82 - Disc Protection
82 - English E diting Disc Protection Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs frombeing formatted or deleted due to unintendedoperations. 1 With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode,press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager , then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …†...
Page 83 - Delete All Title Lists
English - 83 E diting 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager , then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† button to select Delete All Title Lists , then press the OK or √ button. ● You will be prompted with the confirmation message “Do you want to delete all title lists?”. ● When Protected...
Page 84 - Finalising a disc
84 - English Finalising a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc withyour DVD recorder, it needs to be finalised before it canbe played back on external devices. 1 With the DVD Recorder in Stop mode,press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager , then press the ...
Page 86 - Power; dditional; Troubleshooting; dditional Information
86 - English Recording is possible for DVD-RW/DVD-R discs only. If a programme is copy protected, itcannot be recorded. Checkpoint 1 I pressed the REC button but there is no response. If your DVD Recorder malfunctions, go through thecheckpoints below before contacting a Samsung autho-rised service c...
Page 88 - Sound; Timer Recording
A dditional Information 88 - English Sound Video Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 3 Checkpoint 4 No sound. Are you watching a programme in slowor skip mode?If you are playing a programme at aspeed other than normal or fast 1 speed,sound will not be heard. Check the connections and settings.(See ...
Page 89 - Remote Control Unit; Other
English - 89 Remote Control Unit Read the table of contents and thenfind and read the section describingyour problem, follow the instructionsgiven. Turn your DVD recorder off and on. If the problem still persists, contact anearby Samsung service centre. Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 3 Other p...
Page 90 - Specifications; Audio Output
90 - English Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video Audio DV Input (DVD-R130, R131 only) Receivable Channels Audio Video Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Quality Audio Frequency Response AC 220-240V, 5...
Page 91 - UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND This Samsung product is warranted for the period oftwelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service isrequired, you should return the product to the retailerfrom whom it was purch...
Page 92 - Region
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Page 93 - English
AK68-01003A-00 Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with otherhouseh...
