Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder 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. Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you dont intend to use the recorder for long periods of time. Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder may be damaged.

Holding discs

Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, Audio CD

Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

Handling Cautions

Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off. Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorders internal parts may be damaged. Do not put a ower vase lled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder. Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
Cautions on handling discs
Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil. Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs xed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. Do not load warped or cracked discs.

A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface The integrated menu system and the messaging function allows you to perform desired operations both easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create a playlist, and edit videos in a specic sequence according to your requirements. HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the DVD Recorder to your TV.
Tunerless DVD Recorder The DVD-R155 does not have a TV tuner. Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection to Cable/Satellite boxes and Multi Channel Video Services.
EZ REC MODE This function allows you Initialize and Finalize a disc automatically. (See page 44.)

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Before Reading the Instruction Manual
Make sure to check the following before reading the users manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term DVD Denition This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW(V) discs that have been recorded and nalized. This involves a function available with DVD-RAM discs. This involves a function available with DVD-RW discs. This involves a function available with DVD-R discs. This involves a function available with DVD+RW discs. This involves a function available with DVD+R discs. This involves a function available with a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW). This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVDR discs. This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW or DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVDR discs. This involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled. This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate. A function that can be operated by using only one button.
How to use the DVD Recorder
Step 1 : Select the disc type
This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save the recording without making any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R.
RAM -RW -R +RW +R CD JPEG
Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording
The recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of disc recording. Using a DVD-RAM This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded video, create a playlist or edit video in a specic sequence according to your requirements. Using a DVD-RW When an unused DVD-RW disc is rst inserted, the message Uninitialized Disc. Do you want to initialize this disc? will be displayed. If you select Yes, initializing will begin. A DVD-RW disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode) Using a DVD-R When using a DVD-R disc, only V mode recording is possible and no initialization is needed to play it on this recorder. However, nalization is necessary to play this disc on other DVD players. You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the same time. You can format a DVD-RW to V or VR mode using disc manager. It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost when changing formats.

8. INPUT SEL. Button Selects line input signal in external mode. (AV1, AV2, or DV) 9. REC MODE Button Uses this to set the desired Recording time and picture quality. (XP/SP/LP/EP) 10. REC Button Starts recording. 11. STOP Button Stops disc playback. 12. PLAY/PAUSE Button Plays a disc or pauses playback. 13. SKIP Buttons Goes to the next title/chapter/track, or go back to the previous title/chapter/track.

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-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR disc is loaded. 5. Alpha/Numeric display. 6. Lights in the progressive scan mode.

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Rear Panel
1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) Connects to an amplier having a digital optical audio input jack. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connects to an amplier having a digital coaxial audio input jack.
6. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (excellent video quality) Connects to equipment having Component video input jacks. 7. AV 1 AUDIO IN Connects the output of external equipment using audio cables 8. AV 1 VIDEO IN Connects the output of external equipment using a video cable. 9. AV 1 S-VIDEO IN Connects the output of external equipment using an S-Video cable. 10. HDMI OUT (best video quality) Connects the input of external equipment using a HDMI cable.
3. AV AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables. 4. AV VIDEO OUT (good video quality) Connects the input of external equipment using a Video cable. 5. AV S-VIDEO OUT (better video quality) Connects the input of external equipment using an S-Video cable.

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Step 1 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV
If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect an HDMI/DVI cable to your TV. You will enjoy the best quality image and sound.
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Jack
Using an HDMI- HDMI cable (not included) connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder to the HDMI IN jack of your TV. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD Recorder appears on your TV screen.

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Connecting to a Video Input Jack
Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplier).
You will enjoy normal quality images. This connection outputs the 480i resolution to your TV. Connect the audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplier). (See pages 20~22)

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Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable
Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages.

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TVs speakers.

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Connecting to a Stereo Amplier with Analog Input Jacks
If your stereo amplier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks.

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Connecting to an AV Amplier with a Digital Input Jack
If your AV amplier has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See page 30)
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

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Step 4 : Connecting External Devices
This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs.
Connecting a VCR, Set Top Box(STB) or DVD Player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks
Connect the VCR or external device to the AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder. You can record from the connected equipment (VCR, STB or DVD Player).
The DVD-R155 does not have a TV tuner. Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection to Cable/Satellite boxes and Multi Channel Video Services.

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Connecting a Camcorder
You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder by using the AV 2 IN or DV IN jacks on front of the DVD Recorder.

(See page 39)

When an Input source is inserted into AV 2 while watching TV, the Input will be switched to AV 2 automatically. If the Input is not selected automatically, press the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control to select the DV Input. Check your camcorder's owner's manual to see how to use the camcorder in this mode.

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Quick Recording Setting
DVD-RW(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup CM Skip Time EP Mode Time Chapter Creator Quick Recording : 15 Sec : 6 Hours : Off : Off
It takes about 10 seconds for a disc to load (initialize) every time you turn on the unit. To bypass this initialization process, you can set the Quick Recording feature to On. This enables you to record immediately without having to wait for the disc to load. 1. With a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select Setup using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. You can't use the Setup functions while playing a disc. 3. Select System using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. System menu will be displayed. 4. Select Quick Recording using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. Quick Recording menu will be displayed. 5. Select On using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. The Quick Recording is set to Off as default.

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

No Disc Timer Rec. CM Skip Time Setup EP Mode Time Chapter Creator Quick Recording Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) : 15 Sec : 6 Hours : Off : Off Off On On
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (see page 15) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.) 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Select Setup using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Select System using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. The system menu will be displayed. 4. Select Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) items will be displayed. 5. Select On using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button.

Using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

DVDR View TV DVDR Menu DVDR Operation Receiver : Setup Off
1. Connect the recorder to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 15) 2. Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) to On on your DVD Recorder. (see above) 3. Set the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.) You can operate the DVD Recorder by using the TV remote control. (Available TV buttons : , , , , and buttons, ~ button) When you press the Anynet+ button on the TV's remote control, the OSD to the left will appear. - DVDR Operation : Same as ANYKEY button ( ) on the DVD Recorder remote control. - DVDR Menu : Same as MENU button ( ) on the DVD Recorder remote control.

TV Menu

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By pressing the Play button of the recorder while watching TV, the TV screen will change to the play screen. If you play a DVD when the TV power is off, the TV will power On. If you turn the TV off, the DVD Recorder will power off automatically.(When the DVD recorder is recording, it can't be powered off.) If you change HDMI to other sources(Composite, Component, RF. etc) on your TV while playing a DVD disc, the DVD Recorder will stop playing. The DVD Recorder may keep playing certain discs based on their content.

2. Select Setup using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. 3. Select Parental Control using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. 4. The rst time the Parental Control is accessed, the Create the Password message will be displayed. Create a 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. 5. The Re-enter Password screen appears to conrm the password. Enter your password again. 6. Press the ENTER or button, and then select On using the buttons. The Parental Control screen appears.

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Setting the Rating Level
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Level 8 Adults : On Level 7 Rating Level : Level 1 Kids Level 6 Change PasswordLevel 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Kids Password ENTER RETURN
1. Select Rating Level using the buttons. 2. Press the ENTER or button. 3. Select the desired Level you want using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play. A higher number indicates that the program is intended for adult use only.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Password Rating Level

Changing the Password

1. Select Change Password using the buttons. 2. Press the ENTER 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.

: On : Level 8 Adults

Change Password
4. The Conrm the password message will be displayed. Enter your password again using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. If you forgot your password, remove the disc. Press the INPUT SEL. and REC MODE buttons on the front panel of the DVD Recorder simultaneously for 5 seconds or more when the power is on. All settings including the password will revert to the factory settings.

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This section explains various DVD recording methods. This unit can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference.

Recordable discs

This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R
DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. DVD-Rs are non-rewritable
Compatibility between Samsung and Other manufacturer's Recorders
Recording Additional Recording in Finalizing Device Samsung Recorder Samsung X Recordable VR Mode Other Company X Recordable nalized Not recordable Samsung not nalized Recordable VR Mode nalized Not recordable Other Company not nalized Recordable DVD-RW nalized Not recordable Samsung not nalized Recordable V Mode nalized Not recordable Other Company not nalized Not recordable nalized Not recordable Samsung not nalized Recordable DVD-R V Mode nalized Not recordable Other Company not nalized Not recordable Finalize - This closes the DVD-R/-RW and no additional recording can be done. Unnalize - This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD-R155. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO(Disc At once) in a PC cannot be unnalized. - A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of another manufacturer's recorder cannot be unnalized. - A DVD-R disc cannot be unnalized. Disc Types DVDRAM Recording format

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Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu
Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allow you to select special functions for the title, such as chapters, audio track, subtitles, lm previews, information on characters, etc.

For DVD-VIDEO Discs

Disc Menu : Press the DISC MENU button to enter the disc's menu. Move to the setup menu related to the playback operation. You can select the audio language and the subtitles provided by the disc. Title Menu : Press the TITLE MENU button to move to the title menu of the disc. Use this button if the disc contains more than one title. Some types of discs may not support the title menu function.
For DVD-RAM/DVDRW/R Discs
Title List : Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List is simply a list of titles on a disc. If a title is deleted, that title cannot be played again. PLAY LIST : Press the PLAY LIST button. A playlist is a custom-made list of titles. When one playlist is played, only the titles within the playlist will play and then stop. Even if that playlist is deleted, the original recording will not be deleted. (only VR mode)
Using the Playback Related Buttons
Searching through a Chapter or Track
DVD-VIDEO/ DVD-RAM/ DVDRW/DVDR AUDIO CD (CDDA)
Fast 1(X 2) Fast 3(X 8) Fast 5(X 32) Fast 1(X 2) Fast 2 Fast 8
Fast 2(X 4) Fast 4(X16) Fast 6(X128) Fast Fast 4 2
During playback, press the SEARCH( ) button on the remote control. You can scan the program in reverse. Press and hold the SEARCH( ) button, playback is done at the default speed of fast 2. If you release the SEARCH( ) button, playback is performed at a normal speed.(Except CD-DA) To return to normal playback speed, press the PLAY( ) button.

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No sound is heard during Scan(Search) mode except fast playback (1.7X speed) mode. For CD(CD-DA), You can hear sound during Scan mode. The speed marked while scanning may be different from the actual playback speed.
Searching Chapters or Tracks
During playback, press the SKIP( ) button on the remote control. If you press the SKIP( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter or track or marker (DVD-RAM,DVD-RW(VR mode).) Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to the beginning of the previous chapter or track or marker (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode).) If you press the SKIP( ) button, it moves to the next chapter or title or marker (DVD-RAM,DVD-RW (VR mode).)

Slow Motion Play

In Pause mode, press the SEARCH( If you press the SEARCH( Slow 1 Slow 2 If you press the SEARCH( Slow 1 Slow 2
) button on the remote control.
) button, Slow 3 ) button, Slow 3
Press and hold the SEARCH( ) button during pause, and the disc will play slowly at a 1/2 speed. If the button is released, the pause operation will resume. To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY( ) button.

The speed marked in this function may be different from the actual playback speed.

Step Motion Play

Press the STEP(
) button on the remote control in still mode.
Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. If you press the STEP( ) button, the previous frame will be activated. If you press the STEP( ) button, the next frame will be activated. To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY( ) button.

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Using the ANYKEY Button
The ANYKEY function allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track, and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle, and Zoom.
Moving to a Desired Scene Directly

DVD-VIDEO

Title Chapter Time Subtitle Audio Repeat Angle Zoom
1/2 1/20 00:00:00 Off ENG Off 1/3 Off D 2CH
If you want to move to a certain title, chapter or time use this function. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select the Title, Chapter or Time. 3. Press the buttons or number (0~9) buttons to select the desired scene and then press the ENTER button. In case of searching a time, Enter the time in the sequence of hours, minutes, seconds using the number buttons. are not available. The Time Search function does not operate with some discs. To make the screen disappear, press the ANYKEY again.

CHANGE

Playing Repeatedly
1/2 1/20 00:01:05 Off ENG Title 1/3 Off D 2CH
1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select Repeat and press the buttons to select the Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. 3. Press the ENTER button.

SELECT

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode), unnalized DVDR and unnalized DVD-RW (Video mode) discs do not repeat a chapter.
Playing a Certain Section Repeatedly
1/2 1/20 00:01:05 Off ENG A-B 1/3 Off D 2CH
1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select Repeat and press the button to select A-B. 3. Press the ENTER button. 4. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). Repeat playback of the A-B section starts. If you set point (B) before ve seconds has elapsed, the prohibition mark ( ) will appear. You can also activate Normal Playback by pressing the CANCEL button. Audio CDs(CD-DA) and MP3 discs do not support the Repeat A-B function.

CANCEL

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Clearing a bookmark

- 6 - - - --

1. Press the MARKER button during playback 2. Press the buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3. Press the CANCEL button to delete the selected bookmark.

Using Markers

Marker
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -N:2
Setting Markers 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized.

MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN

(VR mode)
3. Press the button to move to the next position. 4. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. The number 02 is displayed and the scene is memorized. DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR Mode) discs have the Marker function instead of the Bookmark function. The Marker function allows you to mark up to 99 scenes. Since the scenes may be displayed as many different pages, numbering is necessary. If a disc in use is encoded with Disc Protect, Markers cannot be set or deleted. Only playback is available.

-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Playing Back a Marker 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3. Press the ENTER or PLAY( ) button to start playing from the selected scene. If you press the SKIP( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the marker. Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to the beginning of the previous marker. If you press the SKIP( ) button, it moves to the next marker.

N : 10

Clearing a Marker 1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the CANCEL button to delete the selected bookmark. When a marker is cleared while a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) is playing, marker numbers will change. For example, if the 7th marker is cleared after ten markers are registered, the marker numbers after the eighth will automatically move ahead by one and the 8th marker becomes the 7th.

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Playing an Audio CD/MP3
Buttons on the Remote Control Used for CD Playback
1. : Selects a track (song). 2. : Plays the selected track (song). 3. ENTER( 4. RETURN( belongs. 5. SKIP( ) button : Plays the selected track (song). ) button: Moves to the folder to which the current song

1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. The play mode window appears. 2. Select the desired repeat mode using the buttons, and then press the ENTER button. Track : Selected track is played repeatedly. Disc : Inserted disc is played repeatedly. Folder(mp3 only) : Tracks in the current folder are played repeatedly. To return to normal playback 3. Select Off in play mode window using the buttons, and then press the ENTER button.

0:00:20

004 TRACK 4 TRACK 1 Play option : Normal 005 TRACK TRACK TRACK 7 PLAY MODE MOVE ENTER

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Play Option Mode
TRACK 1 No. Title 001 TRACK 1 PLAY MODE 002 TRACK 2 Repeat : Off TRACK Play 004 option : TRACK 4 Normal 005 TRACK TRACK TRACK 7 MOVE ENTER Music List 01/15 Length 00:03:50 00:04:00 00:03:49 00:03:47 00:04:29 00:03:44 00:03:44 EXIT
1. During Stop, Press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. During Playback, Repeat Mode will be highlighted. 2. Select a desired play option (Normal, Random, Intro or Playlist) using the buttons. Press the ENTER button. Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. Random[R] : The Random option plays the discs tracks in random order. After a random list is generated and played completely, another random list is generated and played. Random Play is continued until the play option is changed. Intro[ I ] : The rst 10 seconds of each track will be played. If you want to listen to the music that you have selected, press the ENTER button or PLAY( ) button. The play option will be changed to Normal Play. When Intro Play is completed, Normal Play is performed. Playlist : The Playlist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play.
TRACK 1 No. Title 001 TRACK 1 PLAY MODE 002 TRACK 2 Repeat : 003 Off TRACK 3
Music List 01/15 Length 00:03:50 00:04:00 00:03:49 00:03:47 00:04:29 00:03:44 00:03:44 RETURN EXIT

To Program Tracks

You can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback, then select Play option using buttons. 2. Select Playlist using the buttons, and then press the ENTER button. The Playlist screen will appear. Select tracks in the order in which you want them to play using the buttons. Press the ENTER button. If there is a track on your playlist you wish to remove. Press the button, then press the buttons to select the track you wish to remove, then press the CANCEL button. The selected track will be removed. 3. Press the PLAY( ) button to playback the playlist.

(VR mode) Follow these instructions to play the playlist entries. 1. With the unit in stop mode, press the PLAYLIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the buttons to select Play, and then select the ENTER button. The playlist entries will be played. 4. Press the STOP( ) button to stop playing. The screen returns to the Edit Playlist screen.

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DVD-RW(VR) Dolphin

Rename

Renaming a Playlist Entry
Save Back Space MOVE Space Delete RETURN Clear EXIT
Follow these instructions to rename a playlist entry, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist entry. 1. With the unit in stop mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the buttons to select the title you want to edit from the Playlist, and then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the buttons to select Rename, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Enter the desired characters using the buttons. Back Space: Deletes the character before the cursor. Space: Enters a blank and moves the cursor one forward (to the right). Delete: Deletes the character at the cursor position. Clear: Deletes all the character inputs. Save: Registers the character inputs. The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31. All 31 characters can be displayed by pressing the INFO button twice. 5. Press the buttons to select Save, and then press the ENTER button. The changed title name is displayed on the title item of the selected playlist entry.
Dolphin No. Title 01 APR/23/APR/23/Dolphin 04 APR/24/APR/25/2007

Edit Playlist

Dolphin 1 Scene APR/24/2007 12:00 AM MOVE ENTER
Length Edit 12:00 00:00:21 12:30 00:00:03 00:00:15 12:30 00:00:16 12:00 00:00:32
Editing a Scene for the Playlist
DVD-Recorder DVD-RW(VR) Scene No. 1/7 Playlist No. Play Modify 01 00:00:00:00:00:00:04 Move Add 04 00:00:03 MOVE 05 00:00:11 ENTER 06 00:00:04 RETURN Delete EXIT 3 Edit Scene

Unnalizing a Disc (V/VR mode)
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
DVD-RW(VR:F) Title List Playlist Disc Name : Disc Format : DVD-VR
2. Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the button to select Disc Unnalize, and then press the ENTER or button. You will be prompted with the message Do you want to unnalize disc?. 4. Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. You will be prompted again with the message Disc will be unnalized. Do you want to continue?. 5. Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button.The disc is unnalized.
Disc Manager Disc Unfinalize Timer Rec. Setup
A DVD-RW can be nalized or unnalized in Video mode. Unnalize DVD-RW(V) Additional recording, protection Operation Same as DVD-Video and deletion are possible. Mark A DVD-RW can be nalized or unnalized in VR mode. Mark Operation Finalize DVD-RW(VR:F) Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are impossible. Unnalize DVD-RW(VR) Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are possible. Finalize DVD-Video(RW)

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Delete All Title Lists
The disc protection should be disabled rst. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or button. 3. Press the buttons to select Delete All Title Lists, and then press the ENTER or button. When Protected Entry exists: The Delete All Title List function will not operate. If you want to delete a protected title, disable Protection for it on the Lock item. (See page 58) 4. Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. All title lists are deleted.
Disc Manager you want to delete all title lists? Do Disc Format : DVD-VR Timer Rec. Disc Finalize Setup Delete All Title Lists Yes No

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Troubleshooting
If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center. Play mode settings are different from the settings congured in the Settings menu.

Checkpoint 1

The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on.
Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 1

If snow noise appears on the screen, it means that the TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

HDMI output Jitter

Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2
Check if your TV system is setup correctly. Screen Jitter may occur when the frame rate is converted from 50Hz to 60Hz for 720p/1080i HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) Output. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.

Checkpoint 4

No audio output.
Check whether you have selected the correct digital output options in the Audio Output Options menu. (See page 30.)

Remote Control Unit

The remote control doesn't work.

Timer Recording

Timer lamp ickers.
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your DVD recorder. Allow for proper distance. Remove obstacles between your DVD recorder and the remote control. Check whether the batteries are empty.
Check if there is enough space in the disc for recording. Check whether the current disc is recordable or not. Make sure to check before the start time of recording.
I forgot my password for parental supervision.
Timer recording does not work properly.
Re-check the recording time and the end time settings again. Recording will be cancelled, if the power is disconnected due to a power failure or other similar reason, while recording.
Remove the disc. Press the INPUT SEL. and REC MODE buttons on the front panel of the DVD Recorder simultaneously for 5 seconds or more when the power is on. All settings including the password will revert to the factory settings. Do not use this unless absolutely necessary. (Note that this function is possible only when no disc is inserted.)
Is it possible to change a subtitle and an audio signal on a recorded disc?

No HDMI output.

A recorded disc is played with only the subtitle and the audio signal which were selected during recording.
Check to see that the Video output is HDMI enabled. Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the DVD Recorder. See if your TV supports this 480p/720p/ 1080i DVD Recorder.

Other problems.

Read the table of contents and then nd and read the section describing your problem, and follow the instructions given. Turn your DVD recorder off and on. If the problem still persists, contact a nearby Samsung service center.