Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. 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. DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).
Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Audio Video VIDEO-CD Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio - DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics). - It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON MIC JACK MIC VOLUME ECHO VOLUME P.SCAN MODE BUTTON Rear View of the DVD-VCR LINE IN 1 (Audio/Video) LINE OUT (Audio/Video) LINE AUDIO OUT(S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Display Indicators 10.
Accessories Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD-VCR. Batteries for Owner’s remote controls Instructions Audio & Video Cable Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: •...
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1. DVD,VCR Used to operate DVD, VCR. 2. STANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 3. Number buttons 4. KARAOKE SEARCH 5. TIMER Used to activate the timer recording of a programme. 6. REC ( ● ) Used to make a recording on cassette. 7.
onnections onnections Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using Audio/Video Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the televi- sion using the Audio/Video cable if the appro- priate input is available on the television. You thus: • Obtain better quality sound and pictures •...
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Component Video Cable Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch component video output. You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seper- ates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(Pb), red(Pr) signals to present most clear and clean images.
Connecting to an AV amplifier with Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital input jack the digital input jack To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers.
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®...
ettings ettings Setting the Date and Time Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop programme recording. • Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically. You must set the date and time when: • You purchase the DVD-VCR. •...
unctions unctions Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. • When playing back a cassette, the standard is automatically selected by the DVD-VCR.
Auto Power Off This feature automatically turns off your DVD- VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. Press the MENU button, press the OK or button. Setup SETUP Language : English Clock User Set Auto Power Off...
Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. Press the MENU button, then press the button to select VCR. Press the OK or button.
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a Camcorder etc. • It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.
laying Back laying Back Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play any pre- recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. If the safety tab on the cassette is removed, the cassette is played automatically. • When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame 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. Press the : • ll button to start playing the cassette. •...
End Search Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a program on a cassette. The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank position, and then automatically stop at that position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search, the tape will be ejected.
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.
ARAOKE ARAOKE unctions unctions Using the KARAOKE Function (VCR) Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape. Connect Mic into MIC1 or MIC2 jack. Then the KARAOKE mode is transferred “ON” mode. • Disconnect the Mic makes the KARAOKE mode transfer to “OFF” mode automatically. •...
unctions unctions Setting Up the Language Features If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle lan- guage in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Disc Menu Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the button to select DVD, then press the OK or...
Using the Subtitle Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the button to select DVD, then press the OK or button. DVD Setup SETUP Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : FUNC DivX(R) Registration RETURN MENU Press the OK or button again.
• Off: Doesn’t output digital signal. • On: Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder. Dynamic Compression • On: To select dynamic compression. • Off: To select the standard range. PCM Down Sampling •...
NTSC Disc Output “NTSC” if the screen only has one NTSC-video entrance. If this is not the case, you can choose to leave “PAL60” as is. Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunc- tion with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
Changing the Password Press the button to select Change password. Parental Setup Use Password : Yes Rating Level Change Password RETURN MENU The Enter New Password is displayed. Enter your password by pressing the number buttons. Change Password Enter New Password –...
Playback can only support English Subtitle. If you have any question or any problem, please feel free to contact your nearest SAMSUNG Service Center and agency. DivX Feature Table • A DivX disc may not be playable as playback depends on the file format, the recording conditions, the recording method, etc.
ERASE and WRITE appears in turn at the same location for about 40 sec during firmware update. ERASE RETR 00 It will be displayed DONE if the update is completed successfully. DONE RETR 00 After update is completed, you have to power off the unit and eject the update disc by using the OPEN/CLOSE button once the unit turns Firmware update is ended.
Stop/Resume • Press the ■ button once to stop playback. To resume the DVD/VCD/CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the • Press the ■ button twice to completely stop playback. The next time you press the button, the disc will start over from the begin- ning.
To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be con- sidered a title.
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 portions of the screen are cut off an the central portion of the...
Selecting the Audio Language Multiple language/audio setup options, such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic or LPCM 2 Channel audio are available on some DVDs. You can use the AUDIO button to quickly view and select the options available on a disc. During playback, press the AUDIO button.
Marks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. During playback, press the MARK button. Press the button to select one of the three mark placeholders (- - -). Keep on playing the DVD up to the scene you want to mark, then press the OK button.
A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or VCD/CD. To activate, mark where to start (A) and where to end (B) of the section you want to watch. Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode, then press the Chapter...
MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory. MP3/WMA Play Function Press the button to select the desired music folder, then press the OK button. Total : 3/4 ROOT ROOT JPEG •...
Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. Program Play Press the MODE button in the stop mode. Press the button to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM RANDOM RETURN Press the / , / buttons to select the first track to add to the program.
Note • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu bar will disappear. Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to display the menu bar. Album Mode Press the button to select Press the OK button.
DivX/MPEG4 Playback When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a different icon will appear next to each file. The files will have been highlighted. button to select the movie file, and then press OK or Result : When the 'Reading Index...' message is displayed, wait for a...
Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the to select the FUNC , then press the OK or button. The Function menu is displayed. Function SETUP DVD Function VCR Function FUNC RETURN MENU • Press the button to select DVD Function.
Key Control (DVD) Playback the Karaoke Disc containing the wanted songs. Press the KARAOKE button or KEYCON but- ton. Press the buttons to select Keycon, then press the OK button. Press the buttons to change the desired tone. • To let 7 scales down by half scale. •...
Vocal Function When pressing the KARAOKE button twice, this screen displays. • In VCD, SVCD or CD, you can select only the R, L or Off. VOCAL FADER CH1. Vocal Cancel ↓ CH2. Vocal Cancel ↓ V1V2 CH1, CH2. Vocal Cancel ↓...
Technical Specifications Rated voltage Power consumption Weight General Size Operating ambient temperature Installation conditions Video input (Rear) Input Audio input (Rear) Mic (Front) Audio (DVD, VCR) Audio (DVD only) Output Video (DVD, VCR) Video (DVD only) Tape format Colour system Video S/N Resolution Audio S/N...
Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR.
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Problem ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. ◆ Check the region number of the DVD. Disc does not play. ◆ This DVD-VCR cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, or a CD. ◆...
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