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2 GB Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 5 ■ Disc Type and Characteristics ................................................................................................. 6 ◆ ...
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3 GB Contents ◆ R ECORDING T ELEVISION B ROADCASTS ■ Selecting the Recording Speed ................................................................................................. 32 ■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette ......................................................................................
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4 GB Contents (cont.) ◆ S OLVING P ROBLEMS ■ Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 68 ■ Problems and Solutions (VCR) ...............................................................................................
Page 5 - Safety Instructions; THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
Safety Instructions 5 GB The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. H H 5 ° C 40 ° C 10% 75% THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Do NOT expose the DVD-VCRto extreme temperature cond...
Page 6 - Disc Type and Characteristics; STEREO; Disc Markings; Playback Region Number; PAL; Disc Types; Playing; Characteristics
6 GB Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) ~ DIGITAL SOUND STEREO • Playback RegionNumber • PAL colour system in Aust...
Page 7 - Front View of the DVD-VCR
Front View of the DVD-VCR 7 GB STANDBY/ON DVD PROG VCR LINE2 VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT LINE2 VIDEOINPUT JACK PLAY/STILLBUTTON STOP BUTTON REW /SKIP BACK BUTTON RECORD BUTTON EJECT BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON EZ VIEW BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR SELECT BUTTON DVD SELECT ...
Page 8 - Rear View of the DVD-VCR
8 GB Rear View of the DVD-VCR RF ANTENNA INPUT RF OUT TO TV LINE IN 1 LINE OUT TO TV(COMPOSITE) AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) COMPONENTVIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTSOCKET (COAXIAL) S-VIDEO OUT JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUTSOCKET (OPTICAL) RF ANTENNA INPUT RF OUT TO TV LINE IN 1 LINE OUT TO TV(CO...
Page 9 - Infrared Remote Control; TX
Infrared Remote Control 1 STANDBY/ON 2 SHUTTLE << / >> 3 CLEAR 4 DVD, VCR SELECT 5 AUDIO 6 TRK TX 7 REWIND SKIP BACK 8 STOP 9 SUBTITLE 10 MENU 11 UP 12 LEFT 13 DOWN 14 SPEED SP/LP 15 RECORD 16 TIMER 17 ANGLEIPC 18 OPEN/CLOSE 19 0-9 20 TV/VCR 21 INPUT SEL. 22 F.ADV/STEP 23 PROG 24 FAST-FO...
Page 12 - Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR; Types of connectors available on your systems; Connector
12 GB Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems ◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) ortemporarily (camcorder for example) Your DVD-VCR ...
Page 13 - TV
13 GB Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received fromone of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ An indoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite receiver ☛ Make s...
Page 14 - Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment; Camcorder
14 GB Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The followingillustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. ➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are u...
Page 15 - The; Language Set; Select the required language by pressing the
15 GB Plug & Auto Set up Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is pluggedinto the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored inmemory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR willthen be ready for use. 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 13. (Connecti...
Page 16 - Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR; Switch on the television.; II
16 GB Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON 2 4 You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are notusing a RCA cable ➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cableis used, the television must be set to the audio/videomode (AV). 1 Switch on the television. ...
Page 17 - Deck Control Keys; DVD Button; Press the INPUT SEL. button repeatedly to cycle through all of
17 GB Deck Control Keys The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. Thefollowing keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or frontpanel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 2 DVD Button Press the DVD button on th...
Page 18 - Basic TV Tuner Operations; PROG Button; Press to change to the next or previous channel.
18 GB Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via theDVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 TV/VCR Button Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internaltuner. 2 PROG Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. 3 0-9 Buttons Press to selec...
Page 19 - Find that the remote control is no longer working; Clock
19 GB Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Date and Time 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 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the batteryc...
Page 20 - Setting the Menu Language; Open “MENU”
20 GB Setting the Menu Language 1 Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . 2 Select “Language” Use the or buttons to highlight “Language,” then press the OK or . 3 Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, thenpress the OK button. 4 Press the ...
Page 21 - Presetting the Stations Automatically; You do not need to preset the stations if you have already; Install; VCR
21 GB Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 15). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive televisionbroadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tune...
Page 22 - Presetting the Stations Manually
☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if youhave already set them automatically. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , buttons to select the Install option. 3 Press the OK or to select this option. Result: Th...
Page 23 - Clearing a Preset Station; If you have stored a TV station:
Clearing a Preset Station 23 GB If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , buttons to select the I n s t a l l opti...
Page 24 - Changing the Preset Station Table
24 GB You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programmenumbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , buttons to select the Install option. 3 Press th...
Page 26 - Selecting the Colour Mode; Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
26 GB Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. ➢ ◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD- VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB. If your TV is...
Page 27 - User Set; Press OK or; Off
27 GB NICAM (Newzealand Model only) 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 40. 1 After ...
Page 29 - Auto Power Off; Auto Power; Off 1Hour 2Hour 3Hour
29 GB Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCRif no signal is received and you do not press any button for theselected time. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the A...
Page 31 - Repeat Play
31 GB Repeat Play S-VHS Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously frombeginning to end. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding , buttons to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or buttons to select this option. Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press th...
Page 32 - You can record a cassette at two different speeds:; SP; In long play mode; LP
32 GB Selecting the Recording Speed VCR You can record a cassette at two different speeds: ◆ SP (Standard Play) ◆ LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: ◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long ◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on the remote control...
Page 34 - Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop; If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
34 GB Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) ofprogrammes.Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length oftime. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the televisionchannel reserved for ...
Page 35 - Using the G-CODE Feature; Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR; TIMER METHOD; The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
35 GB Using the G-CODE Feature ★ (DVD -V80/ DVD -V85 Only) Timer Method If you want to set the timer program,press the key. G-Code Code Code : 0 - 9 Correct : Standard G-Code Timer Method OK OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON 7 1 ★ (DVD-V70) Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and you...
Page 36 - Modifying G-CODE Programming; a second time to confirm.
36 GB Modifying G-CODE Programming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recordingspeed, you can do so before you press M ENU a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other ◆ Press the ¥ or buttons, until the PR sel...
Page 37 - Using the Timer Programming Feature
37 GB The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCRto record a programme up to one month before that programme isto be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date andtime are correct. 1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on th...
Page 38 - You can check your preset recordings:; You can cancel any programmes that are:
38 GB Checking a Preset Recording Cancelling a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: ◆ When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will berecorded 1 Press TIMER on the remote control.Result: The timer selection is displayed. 2 Press the OK ...
Page 39 - This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.; ll; Playing a Cassette; Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
39 GB This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 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. ➢ When a cassette is loaded, t...
Page 40 - Option; You can play a cassette in slow motion.; Cassette
40 GB Selecting the Audio Output Mode VCR Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on theloudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Option Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. R Used to listen to...
Page 41 - Stop the cassette at a given frame (image); buttons to minimize this effect.
41 GB Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 1 Press: ◆ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ll button one more time to make st...
Page 42 - End Search; Prev
Searching for a Specific Sequence 42 GB VCR Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” isautomatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to aspecific index and start playback from that point. Depending on thedirection s...
Page 43 - Searching for a Specific Sequence; Intro Scan; Intro Scan
43 GB Searching for a Specific Sequence Intro Scan 1 After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding or buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected. 2 Press the OK or . 3 Press the ¥¥ or buttons depending on the direction where your desired programme is located. 4 When an Index mark...
Page 44 - Using the Tape Counter; Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR
44 GB Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes(hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR ◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛ If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, yo...
Page 45 - Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable
45 GB Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCRusing audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available onthe equipment chosen. Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of asecond VCR. ◆ You wish to play back and...
Page 46 - If you wish to view the cassette being copied:
46 GB Using the Assemble Edit Function Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder This function allows you to start a new recording at a specificposition on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scenechange. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. 2 Press the ll button to start play...
Page 48 - Television; Digital Audio out
Choosing a Connection 48 GB DVD The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player witha TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by thisconnection. OPTICAL COAXIAL DVD-VCR or Television Connection to an Audio System Connec...
Page 49 - Using the Disc Menu Language
49 GB Setting Up the Language Features DVD If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle languagein advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch amovie. This function changes the text language only on the disc menuscreens. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU but...
Page 50 - Using the Audio Language
50 GB Setting Up the Language Features DVD 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. 3 Select Language Setup using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 4 Select Audio using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 5 Pres...
Page 51 - Setting Up the Audio Options; Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be; Press RETURN or
51 GB Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. 3 Select Audio Setup using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 4 Use the , buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or button. •...
Page 52 - Setting Up the Display Options
52 GB Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or button. 3 Select Display Setup using , buttons, then press the OK or button. 4 Use the , buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or butto...
Page 53 - Setting Up the Parental Control; • How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu
53 GB Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs thathave been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types ofDVDs 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. 2 Se...
Page 54 - A/V Receiver Connections; Digital Audio Out; • Optical
54 GB A/V Receiver Connections To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVDoffers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a completeSurround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and sixSurround Sound speakers. Before You Begin... • If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby...
Page 55 - Special Playback Features; Still
55 GB OK 2 1 3 3 5 Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the followingspecial playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ll (Play/Still) button. 1 Still Press the ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and...
Page 56 - Press the EZ VIEW button.; If you are using a 16:9 TV; Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.; For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
56 GB Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) DVD 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.• The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu.• To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you shou...
Page 57 - If you are using a 4:3 TV; Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio.
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) DVD If you are using a 4:3 TV For 16:9 aspect ratio discs • 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. • 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right of the screen are cut off and ...
Page 58 - Use the
58 GB Using the Display Function DVD 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. 2 Use the , buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use the ¥ , buttons to make the desired setup. • You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the ...
Page 59 - • This function depends on what languages are encoded on; Using the SUBTITLE button; Changing the Camera Angle; ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the; Using the ANGLE button
59 GB Selecting the Subtitle Language DVD You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the subtitlebutton. 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. 2 Use the ¥ , buttons to select the desired subtitle language. 3 Use the , buttons to determine whether or not the subtitle will be displayed. • ...
Page 60 - When playing a DVD
60 GB Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or allof the disc. 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ¥ , buttons. • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the ¥ , buttons. • Pre...
Page 61 - Selecting the Audio Language; This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc; Using the AUDIO button
61 GB Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with theAUDIO button. 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Use the ¥ , buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 3 Use the ¥ , buttons to select Stereo, ¥...
Page 62 - • Up to three scenes may be marked at a time.; Recalling a Marked Scene
62 GB Using the Mark Function DVD This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFFmode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Markicons will be displayed. 2 Use the ¥ , buttons to move to the desired Mark icon. 3 When you...
Page 63 - Press the REPEAT button in PLAY mode to hear only music; MP3/WMA Play Function
63 GB MP3/WMA Play DVD When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the firstsong file of the first folder plays. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( ■ ) button twice and then press the DI...
Page 65 - Program Play & Random Play; • Depending on the disc, the Program and Random Play
65 GB Program Play & Random Play 1. Press the MODE button. 2. Use the ¥ , buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. 3. Use the , / ¥ , buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the OK button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. 4. Press the P...
Page 66 - Picture CD Playback; Press the
66 GB Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD.• To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( ■ ) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will...
Page 67 - the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
67 GB Picture CD Playback DVD • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be pla...
Page 68 - Technical Specifications; General
68 GB Technical Specifications Rated voltage 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 23 Watts Weight 4.5 Kg General Size 430mm X 265mm X 94mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) RCA jac...
Page 69 - Problem; The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR
69 GB Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, 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 STANDBY/ON button? You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A...
Page 70 - Before requesting service (troubleshooting)
70 GB Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is notbeing reproduced. The icon appears onscreen. Playback mode differs fromthe Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot bechanged. No audio. Forgot password If you experience otherproblems. ◆ Ensure that the disc is insta...
Page 71 - THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY; ELECTRONICS
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