Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Warning provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations.
• Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec- Precaution tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.
An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is record- • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to • Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.
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• DVD-RW (VR mode) Do not use the following discs! - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD- RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.
Step 4 : Connecting the Audio cable ...18 Contents Method 1 : Connecting to your TV ....Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks .
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Editing Editing Repeat Play ......39 Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language ..41 Changing the Camera Angle .
Before Reading the General Features User’s Manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading The DVD-VR320 allows you to record and play high the user’s manual. quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on...
Step 3 Recording How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (stan- dard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and Step 1 Select the disc type...
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Finalizing & Playing on Step 6 other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finaliz- ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible compo- nent, a finalized disc should be used for playback.
Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 1) (COMPONENT OUT) AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV IN 1) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS(AV OUT)
Tour of the Remote Control 12. RETURN Button Returns to a previous menu. 13. TV/VCR Button 14. INFO Button Press this to display current setting or disc status. 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on VCR, DVD-RAM/- RW/-R discs.
Quick Overview Connecting & Setting Up A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Unpacking † Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable †...
Method1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & Step 1: Unpacking VCR + 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 a cable box. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below.
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding TV set compatibility with this model, please contact our customer service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Method 1 : Connecting to a video input jack To RF IN Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO OUT To RF OUT jack (AV OUT) on DVD Recorder &...
Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo Step 4 : Connecting the amplifier with analog input jacks Audio Cable If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR. There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder &...
Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to Step 5 : Connecting the AV IN 2 jacks External Devices You can use the AV IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from con- nected as a camcorder.
Step 6 : Connecting Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord Install Batteries in the Remote Control in the wall outlet. • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
CH/TRK ( / ), VOL , Direct number buttons, corresponding to the brand of your television, by TV MUTE, INPUT SEL. pressing the appropriate number button. Brand Codes Brand Codes SAMSUNG 01,14,15,23,31 NEWSAN DAEWOO NOBLEX EMERSON PANASONIC 12,24 GRADIENTE 30...
On-Screen Menu System Setup 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. No Disc Setup Setup System √ Clock Set √...
Press the …† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, Auto Clock Set then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Auto Clock Set Setup Clock Data CH : Automatic √ Time Zone : Automatic √ Timer Rec. Daylight Saving : Automatic √...
Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then Daylight Saving press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select Automatic, Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Clock Set Select Automatic to set the daylight saving Setup Auto Clock Set √...
Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable Channel Set TV, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Channel Set Setup Antenna/Cable TV Antenna Auto Channel Memory Cable TV √ Timer Rec. Channel Add/Delete √ RF output Channel : CH3 √...
Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Press the …† buttons to select Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Channel Add/Delete No Disc Auto Channel Memory Setup Setup Total channel numbers:...
Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press then press ENTER or √ button. the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Channel Set No Disc Setup Setup Antenna/Cable TV : Cable TV √...
Digital Output Setting Up the Audio 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz Options audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Outputs. Allows you to setup the audio device and sound staus settings depending on the audio system in use.
TV Aspect Setting Up the Depending on the type of television you have, you Display(Video) Options may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD sup- plies, even though you have a This function allows you to setup the TV screen TV with a 4:3 ratio screen.
The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm Setting Up the Parental the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Control No Disc Parental Control Setup Password Timer Rec. 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.
About the Change Password VCR Setting Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Parental Control If you want your videotapes to play automatically when Setup Password : On √ you insert them, turn on Auto Play. Rating Level : Level 1 kids Timer Rec.
Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR Video Input option, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. If you watch video through AV IN 1, you can choose Tape Length AV 1(Composite) or S-video.
Front Display DVD EP Mode Time Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front display. You can set the EP(Extended Play)mode’s time setting to 6 or 8hours. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.
Press the REC button to start recording. Automatic Chapter The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. Creator This function only works with DVD-RW (Video mode) and DVD-R discs. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one program, it makes one Title.
Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of play- Region code (DVD-Video only) back by disc type. Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Note Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s some types of discs, or when specific opera- label facing up.
Using the Disc Menu Using the Search & Skip Functions and Title Menu Some discs contains a dedicated menu system that Searching through a Chapter or Track allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on char- acters, etc.
Slow Motion Play/ About ANYKEY Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a / DVD-RW / DVD-R) desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio set- tings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find Repeat Play a scene. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 D 5.1CH MOVE CHANGE Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 …†...
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Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) Playing a Certain section Repeatedly(A-B Repeat Playback) Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. DVD-VIDEO Music 1/10 1/40 Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 00:01:45 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 01.
Press the …† buttons to select Subtitle, then Selecting the Subtitle & press the œ √ buttons to select the desired subti- tle language. Audio Language DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 D 5.1CH (VR mode) Selecting the SUBTITLE language MOVE CHANGE Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type.
Changing the Camera Zooming-In Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles Press the ANYKEY button during playback. of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. DVD-VIDEO Using the ANGLE button 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE D 5.1CH appears on the screen.
Playing back a Bookmark Using the Bookmarks Press the MARKER button. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V-mode) Bookmark Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Press the MARKER button during playback.
Playing back a Marker Using the Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Marker (VR mode) Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN SELECT RETURN Press the ENTER or √l l button to start playing from the selected scene.
Buttons on the Remote Control used Playing back an Audio for CD playback CD (CD-DA) Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The Audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically.
Playing back an MP3 Disc Playing back an MP3 CD Playing an MP3 Disc Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal Straight from the heart 00 :22 ROOT...
To Program Tracks Play Option Mode You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. The Play Option can be used with an Audio CD or MP3 in the Play or Stop mode. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted.
Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. Playing a picture CD JPEG Photo Index 6 / Slide Show ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / MOVE SELECT RETURN MENU There are two types of Picture CDs. One is a CD with only JPEG files.
Playing the VCR Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of To play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCR special playback features, including Still, Frame deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more.
While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY Variable Search button. System Go To Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder MOVE SELECT & VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start play- back from that point.
This recorder can record on the following discs. methods. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R •DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. •DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder. Disc Types Recording Recording Device Finalizing Additional Recording format in Samsung Recorder Samsung...
Recording Formats Recording Mode When you insert an unused disc, the following message Select one of four recording modes by pressing the appears. Since available functions differ depending on REC SPEED button repeatedly while the unit is in Stop the disc type, select a disc that best fits your prefer- mode for the desired recording time and picture quality.
Concerning Copy Control Signals Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the channel you want to record. TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy- Once and Copy-Never.
Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to Recording From the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. External Devices Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. on the remote control.
Making a One Touch Making a Timer Recording (OTR) Recording The clock (Initial Setup – Clock Set) must be set before One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add record- proceeding with a timer recording. (See page 24) ing time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button.
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Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. Recording mode (VCR) • œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, …† 0~9 : Sets a value. AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality auto- • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. matically.
Press the …† button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to edit, then press Editing the Scheduled the ENTER or √ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. Record List DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No.
Press the …† button to select the number of the Deleting the scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. Scheduled Record List • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Scheduled Record List No.
When DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to Special Recording your TV using S-Video or component video Note cable, the playback screen on the video tape Features will not display during DVD recording. You cannot record different channels at the same time.
Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, then press the ENTER or √ button. Copy to DVD or VCR DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:21 √ Play Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM 7 Scenes JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE...
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You can use the √ œ œ or √√ , œ œ or √√ buttons to search for the end position. To copy from VCR to DVD Press the ENTER button at the end point. • A copylist will be generated. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU Repeat the above steps to create the copylist.
Playing the Title List Editing Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the This section introduces basic functions of DVD Title List. editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the Using the TITLE LIST button entire disc.
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Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then Title List Screen Elements press the ENTER or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Title List 01 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:21 √...
DVD-RAM(VR) Rename JAN / 19 / 2005 12:00 AM Basic Editing (Title List) A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J K L M N O k l m n o p q r s t P Q R S T U V W X Y...
Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press Locking(Protecting) a Title the ENTER button. The key icon on the informa- Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from tion window for the selected title changes to the accidental deletion.
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then Deleting a Section of a Title press the ENTER or √ button. Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No. Title Length Edit (VR mode) 01 Drama 00:00:21 √...
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Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then Press the ENTER button at the starting point. The image and starting point time are displayed in press the ENTER button. the section deletion starting point window. Edit Title List Screen Elements DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No.
Press the ENTER button at the end point. Advanced Editing DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 (Playlist) Start Start 00:00:10 00:10:00 Make Creating a Playlist New Playlist Return JAN/19/05 12:00 AM 00:10:00 Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title MOVE SELECT RETURN...
Press the …† buttons to select Play, then press Playing Titles in the Playlist the ENTER button. Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. The playlist titles will be played back. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist (VR mode) No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 00:00:21 √...
Renaming a Playlist Title DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Follow these instructions to rename a playlist title, i.e. JAN / 20 / 2005 12:00 AM to edit the title of a playlist title. A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J K L M N O...
Press the …† buttons to select Edit Scene, then Editing a Scene for the Playlist press the ENTER button. Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. The Edit Scene screen is displayed. (VR mode) DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist No. Title Length Edit Press the PLAY LIST button.
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Press the ENTER button at the end point of the Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) scene. To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 72. DVD-RAM(VR) Modify Scene Scene No. 001 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the ENTER button.
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Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) You cannot move the selected scene to the ■ position of the next scene, because the Note To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 72. selected scene should be inserted before that position, which requires no action.
Press the ENTER button at the end point of the Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR scene. DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Press the PLAY LIST button. Scene No. 004 The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Start Using the MENU button. Start 00:00:15 Title List : 1/7...
Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist No. Title Length Edit Press the PLAY LIST button. 01 Science 00:00:17 √ The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 02 Sky 00:00:06 √...
Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. Disc Manager DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc A B C D E a b c d e f g h i F G H I J K L M N O k l m n o p q r s t P Q R S T n w x y...
Disc Protection Formatting a Disc Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being Use these instructions to format a disc. formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. The disc protect should be cleared With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, DVD-RW then press the ENTER or √ button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Setup Disc Name √ Disc Protection : Not Protected √...
Press the …† button to select Delete All Title Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the Lists, then press the ENTER or √ button. ENTER button. The disc is finalized. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Disc Name Setup √...
Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) the ENTER button. The disc is unfinalized. ■ A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU Video mode.
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized ser- vice center, Problem Explanation/Solution • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. No power. • Did you press the power button of your DVD Recorder & VCR.
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• Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections Other problems describing your problem, and follow the directions given. • Turn the unit off and on. • If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center. 84 - English...
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Troubleshooting(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 •...
Specifications Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 45 Watts General Weight 9.03 lb Dimensions 16.9 in(W) x 12.6 in(D) x 3.3 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 75 load, sync negative S-Video input (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p at 75...
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SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
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