Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity 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.
Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after
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.

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 & VCR may be damaged.

Holding discs

Avoid touching the surface of a disc
where recording is performed.

DVD-RAM, DVDRW and DVDR

Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD
disc cleaner. Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR discs.

DVD-Video, 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 flower vase filled 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 fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use discs printed with label printers available

on the market.

JPEG CD-R/-RW Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be

Off : Normal On : Select to remove noise from the screen.
Press the RETURN or button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types. IRE: Short for the Institute of Radio Engineers. An IRE unit is a relative unit of measure equaling 1/140th of the peak-to peak (p-p) video amplitude.

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Setting Up the Parental Control
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. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Password :Off Off On

Parental Control

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Press the buttons to select On, then press the ENTER or button. The Parental Control screen appears. Press the RETURN or button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Refer to Troubleshooting if you forget your password. (See page 91)

About the Rating Level

Press the buttons to select Rating Level, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Password Rating Level Change Password : On : Level 1 Kids
Press the buttons to select Parental Control, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Create the password Parental Control
NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Password
Create a 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Confirm the password Parental Control MOVE
:On 8 Adults Level :Level 7 Kids Level 1 Level 6 Change Password Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Kids Rating Level ENTER RETURN

NUMBER ENTER RETURN EXIT

Press the buttons to select the rating level you want, 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 larger number indicates that the program is intended for adult use only.

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About the Change Password

VCR Setting

Press the buttons to select Change Password, then press the ENTER or button.
This function allows you to setup the VCR.

No Disc Timer Rec. Setup

Change Password
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Setup

Enter the password

System Clock Set Channel Set Language Audio Video Parental Control
Enter the 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. The Confirm the password message will be displayed.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Confirm the password Change Password
Press the buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or button.

No Disc Timer Rec. Setup VCR Video Input Chapter Creator : AV 1 : Off DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours Quick Recording : Off

System

Enter your password again.
Press the buttons to select VCR, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat : T120 : On : Off

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Press the buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the ENTER or button.

Video Input

Tape Length
This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180. Once the type of cassette is set, the VCR can display the amount of time remaining on the tape when you press the INFO button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat T120 T160 On T180 Off
You can watch video from an external component through the AV 1(Composite) or S-video input jacks.

Auto Play

If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. Off : Auto play is disabled. On : The VCR will automatically begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as the safety tab of the cassette has been removed.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat : T120 : Off On : On Off
No Disc Timer Rec. VCR Video Input Chapter Creator : AV 1 : Off DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours Quick Recording : Off

Auto Repeat

It sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly (unless a tape control is activated :Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind).
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Tape Length Auto Play Auto Repeat : T120 : On : Off Off On
Press the buttons to select Video Input, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup VCR Video Input Chapter Creator :AV 1 AV 1 : Off DVD EP Mode Time :S-Video 6 Hours

Quick Recording : Off

Press the buttons to select AV 1 or S-Video, then press the ENTER or button.

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DVD EP Mode Time

You can set the EP(Extended Play)modes time setting to 6 or 8hours.

To display the created chapters, select the desired Title and then press the DISC MENU button. The chapter menu for the selected Title will be displayed.
Press the buttons to select Quick Recording, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup VCR Video Input Chapter Creator : AV 1 : Off On DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours

3 System

Quick Recording : Off Off
On DVD-RW discs, additional chapters and titles can be added to a finalized disc by unfinalizing and recording again.On DVD-R discs, once finalized, no additional chapters or titles can be recorded. The Automatic Chapter Creator function does not work during Timer Recording or when you turn the power off. DVD-R discs cannot be unfinalized.
Press the buttons to select On, then press the ENTER or button.

CAUTION

The Quick Recording is set to Off as default. If this function is set to on, power consumption will be increased when the unit is powered off.

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This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type.
Dolby Digital DTS Digital Audio

Before Playing

Read the following information before playing a disc.
Region code (DVD-Video only)
Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this DVD Recorder & VCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Disc types that can be played

Disc Types

Stereo NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan,etc. MP3

Disc Logo

Recorded content VIDEO AUDIO

Disc Shape

DVD-VIDEO

AUDIO-CD

N DVD Playback

Before Playing..42

JPEG CD-R/-RW MP3 CD-R/-RW
Playing a Disc..43 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu.44 Using the Search & Skip Functions..44 Slow Motion Play / Step Motion Play.45 About ANYKEY...45 Repeat Playback...46 Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language..47 Changing the Camera Angle..48 Zooming-In...48 Using the Bookmarks..49 Using the Markers...50 Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA)..51 Playing back an MP3 Disc..52 Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc..53 Play Option Mode..53 To Program Tracks..54 Playing a Picture Disc..54
Single sided(5) Double sided(5) Single sided(3.5) Double sided(3.5) Single sided(5) AUDIO Single sided(3.5) Single sided(5) JPEG Images Single sided(3.5) Single sided(5) MP3 Audio Single sided(3.5) Single sided(5) (4.7GB)

For DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR disc
Press the TITLE LIST button to display title list.
Skipping Chapters or Tracks
During the playback, press the l or l button on the remote control.
Title List : The Title List is simply a list of titles on a disc. If a title is deleted, that title cannot be played again. Playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)) : 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.
If you press the l button If you press the l button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter, 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, track or marker(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW(VR mode) ).
If you press the l button If you press the l button, it moves to the next
chapter, track or marker(DVD-RAM,DVD-RW (VR mode) )
Skipping ahead 30 seconds
During the playback, press F.ADV/SKIP button to skip ahead exactly 30 seconds.

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Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play
Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM / DVDRW / DVDR)

About ANYKEY

The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter or time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
During pause mode, press the SEARCH or button on the remote control for more than 1 second. Each time you press the button : l Slow 1 l Slow 2 l Slow 3 Each time you press the button : l Slow 1 l Slow 2 l Slow 3 To return to normal speed playback, press the ll button.
Moving to a scene directly using the ANYKEY
If you want to move to a title or a chapter to find a desired scene.
Press the ANYKEY button during playback.
Step Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM / DVDRW / DVDR)
Press the buttons to select Title, Chapter.

Title Chapter Time

1/2 1/28 00:00:01 ENG ENG Off 1/1 Off D 5.1CH
During pause mode, press the F.ADV button on the remote control. Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. To return to normal speed playback, press the ll button.
Subtitle Audio Repeat Angle Zoom

CHANGE

No sound is heard during Step or Slow mode.
Press the buttons or number (0~9) buttons to select the desired scene. Then, press the ENTER button.

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If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene.

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Playing back an MP3 Disc

Playing an MP3 Disc
Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 disc playback
Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray.
MP3 Disc Navigation Timer Rec. Setup Disc Navigation

Photo Music

Press the buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the ENTER or button. Press the buttons to select the Music, and then press the ENTER or button. Press the buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the ENTER button.
SONG01 No. Title ROOT SONG01 SONG02 SONG03 SONG04 SONG05 SONG06 ENTER RETURN EXIT Music List 01/11

006 MOVE

SONG01 3.5MB 2006/01/01

MP3 Screen Elements

Music List 01/11 No. Title ROOT SONG01 SONG02 SONG03 SONG04 SONG05 SONG06 ENTER RETURN EXIT

@ $ &

SONG01
1. l button: Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your DVD Recorder & VCR moves to and plays the previous track. If you press this button within three seconds after playback starts, the previous track will be played. If you press this button after three seconds, the current track will be replayed from the beginning. 2. l button: Plays the next track. 3. I : Stops a track(song). 4. ll : Plays a track(song) or pauses playback. 5. RETURN button: Moves to the folder to which the current song belongs. 6. : Selects a track (song). 7. , ENTER button: Plays the selected track (song) or displays the files in the selected folder. 8. ANYKEY : To display the play mode window. (Repeat or Play Option).
1. Play mode icon. 2. Current track (song): Displays the name of the track being played. 3. Displays the current play index and total file number. 4. This shows the operating state of a disc and a playback time corresponding to a portion that is currently played. 5. Displays the mp3 file and folder list (song list). 6. Button display. 7. MP3 file information

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Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc

Play Option Mode

During playback, press the ANYKEY button. The Repeat mode will be highlighted.
TRACK 1 No. Title 001 TRACK 1 PLAY MODE 002 TRACK 2 Repeat : Off 003 TRACK 3 Play option : Normal TRACK 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

You can use the II, I or I, or buttons to search for the end position. Press the ENTER button at the end point. A copylist will be generated. Repeat the above steps to create the copylist. In VCR mode, the copylist cannot be saved.
DVD-RAM(VR) No. Start : 00: : : End 00:03:45 : : Edit

VCR-->DVD

Copy 00:01:07 FF Copy All MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
DVD-RAM(VR) No. Start : 00: : : End 00:03:45 Play : Copy : Delete 00:01:07 Edit
Press the buttons to select VCR-->DVD, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) No. Start 01 : : End : : Edit
STOP Copy All MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
00:00:00 STOP Copy All MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
You can use the II, I or I, or buttons to search for the Start position. Press the ENTER button at the start point.
DVD-RAM(VR) No. Start : 00: 37 End : : Edit
00:01:07 VCR-->DVD RPS Copy All MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
00:01:07 FF Copy All MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
The VCR will fast forward, searching for a start position and then automatically start a copy. The Start and End points may not match up exactly. If you want to copy all content, select Copy All.

Direct copy VCR to DVD

Insert the VHS tape you want to copy. Insert a recordable DVD disc. Press DVD copy button on front panel or remote control(TO DVD). To stop recording press the STOP button.

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Playing the Title List

This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the Title List.
Using the TITLE LIST button
Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed.
DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2006 No. Title 12:00 12:30 01:00 01:JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/2006 00:00:11 00:00:09 00:01:36 00:00:11 Title List 1/4 Length Edit
JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006 SP
Playing the Title List..69 Basic Editing (Title List)...71 Renaming(Labeling) a Title..71 Locking(Protecting) a Title...72 Deleting a Title...73 Deleting a Section of a Title..73 Editing a Chapter...75 Dividing a Title...77 Advanced Editing (Playlist)..78 Creating a playlist...78 Playing Titles in the Playlist..79 Renaming a Playlist Title..79 Editing a Scene for the Playlist..80 Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR..83 Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist..84 Disc Manager..84 Editing the Disc Name...84 Disc Protection...85 Formatting a Disc..86 Finalizing a disc...86 Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode)..87 Delete All Title Lists...88 Edit Compatible...89

Do you want to delete all chapter marks? Yes Add MOVE Delete Hidden No Delete All RETURN

00:00:00 Return EXIT

Hiding a chapter
Select a chapter you want to hide using the playback related buttons.
Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button.

Chapter : 2/4 Show

When deleting a chapter, only the chapter marker is actually deleted, not the recorded video. Delete All menu is not available if there is one chapter in the selected title.

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Dividing a Title

Follow these instructions to divide a long title into several titles.
Select the point you want to divide using the playback related buttons, then press the ENTER button.

DVD+RW Divide Title

Title List No. 03 Start End

00:00:00

00:00:00 00:010:10 Return

Divide ENTER RETURN

Playback related buttons: (II,I , ,).
Press the buttons to select Divide, then press the ENTER button.
Title List No. 03 Start End ENTER RETURN EXIT Do you want to divide title? (Once divided, titles cannot be merged back.) 00:00:00 Yes No 00:010:10 Point Divide ENTER RETURN Return EXIT
Press the buttons to select a title you want to divide from the Title List, then press the ENTER or button.
Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The selected title has been divided into two titles.
DVD+RW JAN/01/2006 No. Title 12:00 12:30 01:00 01:30 Title List 1/5 Length Edit 00:04:48 00:01:47 00:19:25 00:30:32 01:13:08
Press the buttons to select Divide Title, then press the ENTER or button. The Divide Title List screen is displayed.
01 JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/Free Space
If the point length to be divided is less than 5 seconds, you will be prompted with the message 'The range is too short.'. Press the MENU button after the operation has finished. The Title List screen will disappear.

00:00:00 00:00:01

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Advanced Editing (Playlist)

Creating a Playlist

Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title.
Press the ENTER button at the end point.
DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 003 Start End Make Scene

DVD-RAM(VR) Rename

DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager

DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Rename

Title List Playlist
Disc Name Disc Protection

: : Not Protected :

Disc Manager Disc Format Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER
Press the buttons to select Disc Protection, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Name Disc Protection : :Not Protected Protected :Protected
Disc Manager Disc Format Timer Rec.
Press the buttons to select Save, then press the ENTER button. A disc name is given to the disc.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT Disc Name Disc Protection Disc Format : Disc : Not Protected :
Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
Press the button to select Protected, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Name Disc Protection : : Protected :
Disc Manager Disc Format Timer Rec. Setup
You may need to clear disc protection before beginning editing. (see page 85) Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may be different.

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Formatting a Disc

Use these instructions to format a disc. Clear disc protection before formatting.
DVD-RW You will be prompted with the confirmation message Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.

DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager

DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT Title List

: : Not Protected

Format : DVD-VR Disc Manager Disc the recording format for DVD-RW. Choose Disc Finalize Timer Rec. Delete All Title Lists DVD-V DVD-VR Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN
Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is formatted. DVD-VR and DVD-V modes are compatible with the following disc types.
DVD-VR DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-R

DVD-RAM DVD-RW

Finalizing a disc
After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVDR disc with your DVD Recorder & VCR, it needs to be finalized before it can be played back on external devices.
Press the buttons to select Disc Format, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RW(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Title List
DVD-RAM/+RW You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'Do you want to format disc?'.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Name Disc Protection : : Not Protected
Disc Manager Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
Format : Disc Manager Disc you want to format disc? Do Delete All Title Lists Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN Yes No
You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'All data will be deleted. Do you want to continue?'.

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Press the button to select Delete All Title Lists, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Name Disc Protection : : Not Protected :
A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in Video mode.
Finalize DVD-Video(RW) Unfinalize DVD-RW(V) Additional recording, protection and deletion are possible.
Operation Same as DVD-Video
A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR mode.
Finalize Mark DVD-RW(VR:F) Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are impossible. Unfinalize
You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'Do you want to delete all title lists?'.
DVD-RW(VR) Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are possible.

Operation

: Disc Manager Disc Formatto delete all title lists? Do you want Delete All Title Lists Timer Rec. Yes No Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN

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When Protected Title exists: The Delete All Title List function will not operate. If there is a title containing a still picture, however, that function will not operate. If you want to delete a protected title, disable Protect for it on the Lock item.
Press the buttons to select Edit Compatible, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD+RW Title List Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Disc Name Disc Format Edit Compatible :
Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. All title lists are deleted.
DVD+RW Title List Disc Name :

Edit Compatible

For DVD+RW discs, this function needs to be performed in order to view edited chapters or titles on a standard DVD player.
Disc Manager Disc Format Do you want to execute Edit compatible? Edit Compatible Timer Rec. This may take more than an hour depending on the configuration. Setup Yes No Copy
DVD+RW Title List Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Copy Title List
You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'Do you want to execute Edit compatible? This may take more than an hour depending on the configuration.'.
Press the buttons to select Yes then press , the ENTER button to execute the edit compatible. After performing this function, you can go to TITLE MENU screen directly by pressing the TITLE MENU button.
DVD+RW Title List Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Copy Disc Name Disc Format Edit Compatible :

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Troubleshooting

Specifications
Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR)..91 Troubleshooting (DVD)...92 Troubleshooting (VCR)..93 Problems and Solutions (Display error Message).94 Specifications...96

The remote control doesn't work.

Other problems

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Troubleshooting (VCR)
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.

Problem No power

Explanation/Solution Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the POWER button? A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections. Is the DVD Recorder & VCR tuner properly set? Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette. Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
You cannot insert a video cassette
The television program was not recorded
Timer recording was unsuccessful
No playback picture or the picture is distorted You cannot see normal broadcasts Noise bars or streaks on playback When the II button is pressed during playback, the still picture has severe noise bar streaks Video Head Cleaning
Check the tuner/external setting. It should be on tuner. Check the TV antenna connections. Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons to minimize this effect. A still picture may have noise bars, depending on the condition of the tape. Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons during slow motion to minimize this effect. If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR The warranty information A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center.

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Problems and Solutions (Display error Message)
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem You cannot record a copy protected movie. You cannot record. This disc is protected. This disc cannot be formatted (the disc is protected). This disc cannot be renamed (the disc is protected). This disc cannot be finalized (the disc is protected). This [Menu] is not available (the disc is protected). The disc cannot be played, Please check the regional code of the disc. This disc cannot be formatted. Please check the disc. You could not format the disc because of error detection. You could not finalize the disc because of error detection. You could not unfinalize the disc because of error detection. The disc cannot be played, Please check the TV system. The disc can be neither played nor recorded. Make sure there are no scratches or dirt on the disc. The disc cannot be played, Please check the disc. The disc is PAL format and cannot be played on this unit. Make sure there are no scratches or dirt on the disc. The disc does not match the regional code for your area and cannot be played on this device. Disc you are using is protected. To record on this disc or use this function, cancel the disc protection function. Refer to page 85. Explanation / Solution You cant record the video since it is protected by copyright.

If the disc has invalid information, no more titles can be recorded. Please format the disc beforehand.
You cant use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings. Use the disc after formatting.

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Problem

Explanation / Solution You cant use the disc because it contains errors from previous recordings. Use the disc after formatting.
Error is detected on the disc.
System error is found. Please try it again after turning off the power.
When operating, errors happen. Turn off the device. (To turn off, press and hold the power button on the front of the device for 10 seconds.) After turning off, press the Open button and remove the disc from the device.
The DV device is not connected.
Make sure the DV device is connected properly to the DV connection Jack. If it is connected properly, turn it off and on once again.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR The warranty information A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for a center near you.

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Power requirements Power consumption General Weight Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video Max. Audio Input Level DV Input Receivable Channels Audio
120V AC, 60Hz 28 Watts 8.75 lb 16.9 in(W) x 10.6 in(D) x 3.1 in(H) +41F to +95F Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity 1.0 V p-p at 75 load, sync negative S-Video input (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p at 75 load) 2Vrms IEEE 1394(4p) compatible jack Regular TV broadcasting: VHF (2~13), UHF (14~69) Cable TV broadcasting: 1~125 Audio output jacks 1, 2 Optical/Coaxial digital audio output support Min. 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio Max. 0.005% total harmonic distortion (T.H.D)

Output Video

at average 1 KHz Video output jacks 1 S-Video output 1 (Y:1.0Vp-p, C:0.286Vp-p at 75 load) Component output (Y: 1.0Vp-p, Pb: 0.70Vp-p, Pr: 0.70Vp-p at 75 load) Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Quality MPEG-II Dolby AC-3 256kbps XP (about 8 Mbps), SP (about 4 Mbps), LP (about 2 Mbps), EP (about 1.2 Mbps) Video S/N Ratio Audio S/N Ratio Audio frequency characteristics Min. 50dB at standard recording Min. 75dB 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz
Audio Output For DVD discs, audio signals recorded at 96kHz sampling frequency are converted into and output at 48kHz.

Disc Type Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output

DVD 48 / 96KHz 48KHz

AUDIO CD(CD-DA) 44.1KHz 44.1KHz

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SAMSUNG DVD RECORDER & VCR
This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Year Parts / Ninety (90) days Labor (90 days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNGs authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. 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. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. SAMSUNG s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products, if provided, are on an AS IS basis. Non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties. This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASERS PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Blu-ray Home Theater System

HT-BD2

1. Blu-ray all in one Home Theater Solution
imagine inspirational Blu-ray entertainment
Introducing HT-BD2 from Samsung, the worlds first Home Theater System with Blu-ray technology. One small step enables you to create the definitive home theater environment, enjoy spectacular Full HD 1080p images, and access 7.1 channels of superb HD surround sound. Samsungs superior style and innovative interface enhancements allow you to take that one step into entertainment perfection with confidence.
Wide Range Response Amp /Speaker Technology
Speaker Technology Development
- Broadband response Super Tweeter - Broadband tuning technology (Frequency Band 4khz ~ 50khz)
Amp Technology Development
- Broadband response passive Low Pass Filter part - Noise block and heat protection response design technology (Expansion of sound orientation / strength / field realized)
2. 7.1-CH Surround Experience
7.1-CH 1100W High Power Output 1. Higher Audio Sampling Frequency
New Audio formats Have a higher sampling frequency to generate closer to original audio sources.

2. Higher Audio Bit Rate

New Audio formats deliver more abundant data than legacy audio format, More vivid and clear audio experience is possible.
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1100W Power Output Blu-Ray / DVD / CD Playback HDMI-CES (Anynet+) USB Host Digital (Optical) in
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Home Theater System

Sound so natural it will move you
This New Samsung home theater line represents the pinnacle of power and performance for integrated home theater systems. With 5.1-channel surround sound that can fill your living room with powerful output watts of crystal-clear audio thanks to our proprietary DNSe - Digital Natural Sound engine. During initial setup, DNSe analyzes room acoustics to calibrate the equalization, tone, and volume of each speaker for optimal surround sound performance. In addition to high-end 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS surround decoding, DNSe offers a number of enhanced features. One of these is Audio Up-scaling- which allows Compressed MP3 files to sound like CD quality, and CD quality to sound as good as DVD-Audio quality using bit expansion and spectral reinforcement solutions technology. Also Smart Volume- normalizes volumes between various channels to a user specified level, thus eliminating the big volume differences between Sports, Drama and Commercial broadcasts, and the differences between quiet dialogue scenes and loud car chase action sequences. With the HT-X810 and HT-X715 you get the capability of Bluetooth technology- which allows you to enjoy your favorite music from any Bluetooth compatible device such as Mobile Phones, MP3 players, PDA and Notebook-PCs to your HiFi Samsung Home theater system. Bluetooth allows easy convenient listening via wireless signals, eliminating the need and confusion of messy wires that scatter and clutter up your room.

Design so Pure

For the past three years, Samsung home theater systems have dominated the competition with sophisticated design that makes a statement in any living room. The entire line is finished in a luxurious black lacquer that perfectly complements HDTVs from Samsung and other major makers, as well as your home. Endowed with powerful output watts of pristine digital sound that rivals more expensive component systems, and elegant styling thats a perfect match for todays Samsung HDTVs, the HT-X810, HT-X715, HT-XA100 will bring a stunning audio and visual experience to your living room and make listening to nature possible without disrupting it visually.

HT-XA100

HT-X715
The New Samsung line of Home Theater Systems is a complete entertainment package for all of your sights, sounds and senses. To find out more about any of these Samsung Home Theater products, please visit : www.samsung.com

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1. Wall-mount Home Theater
1. Proposing simple and neat AV environment without wires
- All on the Wall (TV and Home Theater) with wireless sub woofer
3. Bluetooth Home Theater
1. Enjoy your music From a Bluetooth device through HiFi Home theater system. 2. Blutooth is an easier and more convenient way to listen to music without wires. 3. Mobile Phones, MP3, PDA, Note-PC that featuring Bluetooth are compatible.
Imagine nothing on the floor when you see TV
- Sound Bar Home theater is also well matching with TV Stand environment
- Wireless Sub Woofer completes simple and neat AV environment (5.8 GHz) - Width is matched to 40 TV
2. Virtual 5.1 Channel Surround Sound
- Pinpoint Localization Generates surround sound from virtual speakers at pinpoint accurate locations - HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) Industry leading audio analysis algorithm generating the highest fidelity - Crosstalk Cancellation Filter Eliminates crossover sound artifacts ensuring each channel is heard from its intended direction - Natural Reverberation Filter Generates realistic sound reverberation creating the feeling of being there - Proprietary technology by Samsung R&D
2. Advanced Audio Technology

1.Smart Volume

- Smart Volume normalizes volumes in various channels to user specified level (Optical-in from STB, Digital broad casting) - There could be big volume differences

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4. Why 5.8 GHz?
1. Free from Noise, Interference
- 5.8 GHz digital frequency can avoid the interference from various 2.4 GHz devices (Microwave oven, Bluetooth devices like MP3P, HHP, N-PC, Wireless Lan 802.11b /g, 2.4GHz cordless phone.)

2. Audio Up-scaling

- Expanding audio resolution with bit expansion and spectral reinforcement solution - There could could be big volume differences - Sound quality improving
2. Sound Quality is better
- 5.8 GHz High Frequency can deliver more data than 2.4 GHz
between Channels : Sports Drama Commercials between Scenes : Bombing / Crash

Compressed MP3 files to CD quality CD quality to DVD - Audio quality
3. No Cut off, No interruption
- 5.8GHz digital frequency can make it possible for seamless data transmission even when there are obstacles (people passing, walls, furniture, etc)

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HT-X810

imagine a sound that can satisfy more than just one of your senses.
imagine a sound so real, it feels like you are there.

HT-X715 / TX715

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2.1 CH HTiB - Virtual 5.1 Ch Surround - 2 way 2 speaker >> 280W Power Output >> HDMI / w 1080P up-scale - Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) >> Wireless S / W (5.8GHz)
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800W Power Output Dual Layout BlueTooth USB Host w / video playback Wireless Ready Smart Volume Auto Sound Calibration
Special Audio DSP - Dolby Volume - MP3 Enhancement - Power Bass >> Bluetooth >> USB Host w / video playback >> DVD-Audio Playback

Vertical type

Horozontal type

HT-X710

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400W Power Output Dual Layout BlueTooth USB Host w / video playback DNSe 2.1 Smart Volume

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HT-TX715

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imagine a sound so real,it feels like you are there.

HT-Z310

HT-Z310/TZ312/TZ315
1000W Power Output Bluetooth >> USB Host w / video playback >> HDMI / w 1080P up-scale - Anynet+ (HDMI CEC)

Wireless rear

HT-TZ312

HT-TZ315

5.1 CH HTiB >> 600W Power Output >> 2 way 2 speaker >> HDMI / w 1080P up-scale - Anynet+ (HDMI CEC)

HT-Z210

HT-Z210/TZ212/TZ215
800W Power Output USB Host w / video playback >> HDMI / w 1080P up-scale - Anynet+ (HDMI CEC)
USB Host w / video playback DVD-Audio Playback
HT-XA100 HT-TZ212 HT-TZ215

HT-A100 / A100W

2.1 CH HTiB 300W Power Output >> 2 way 2 speaker >> Virtual 5.1 Ch Surround >> HDMI / w 1080P up-scale - Anynet+ (HDMI CEC)

HT-Z110

300W Power Output 5.1ch HTiB

HT-A100

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HT-A100W

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Mini, Micro Component

Stylish Room Theater

Digital Audio

RTS-HE10 is room theater perfectly matching Stylish slim fit & LCD TV. High Glossy Black Exterior reveals the premium & stylish design. Also DNSe2.1, priority sound technology of samsung, creates virtual surround. high performance connection with DTV & AV devices 1080i up-scaling through HDMI connection. create your room with samsung Room Theater RTS-HE10

Fusion Audio System

Mass customization
Produce goods and services to meet individual customer's needs with near mass production efficiency. Flexible manufacturing systems to produce fusion style audio product by combining one main body with various type of speakers.
HDMI Out (1080i Up-scaling) USB Host, Portable Music In CD Ripping (1x) - DVD Only MP3 Enhancement (EQ)

RTS-HE10

DNSe 2.1 (Virtual Surround) USB Host (MP3 / Divx) >> Portable Audio In (Aux In) >> Progressive Scan Out >> HDMI Out (1080p Upscaling) - (HE10 only) >> Compatibility - DVD-Video, DivX, MP3, WMA, CD-R/RW >> Variation
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MAX-DA69

MAX-DA67

RTS-A1100

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MAX-A60 Series

MAX-A66 / DA66
80 / 160GB Built in HDD 4.3 TFT LCD with Touch pad Bluetooth, USB host, iPod connection Hotsync with PC Smart easy UI (Emoture) CD Ripping (16 times speed) Variation
- RTS-A1000 : 80GB, 20W x 2 (without DVD Deck) - RTS-A1100 : 80GB, 20W x 2 - RTS-A1200 : 160GB, 20W x 2
HDMI Out (1080i Upscaling) USB Host, Portable Audio In CD Ripping (1x) - DVd Version Only Variation
- DA69 : DVD, 5.1ch, RMS 260W x 2 + 130W + 130W x 2 + 170W - DA67 : DVD, 3.1ch, RMS 260W x 2 + 130W + 170W - DA66 : DVD, 2.1ch, RMS 260W x 2 + 170W - A66 : CD, 2.1ch, RMS 260W x 2 + 170W - A65 : CD, 2 ch, RMS 260W x 2

MAX-A65

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MAX-A50 Series

MAX-DA79 MAX-A55/DA55

3 Disc Changer CD Ripping (1x) - DVD version only Portable Audio In Variation
- DA55 : DVD, RMS 90W x 2, PMPO 2,000W, USB Host, CD Ripping - A55 : MP3-CD, RMS 90W x 2, PMPO 2,000W - A54 : MP3-CD, RMS 50W x 2, PMPO 1,100W - A55U : MP3-CD, RMS 90W x 2, PMPO 2,000W, USB Host - A54U: MP3-CD, RMS 50W x 2, PMPO 1,100W, USB Host

MAX-A54

MAX-A54U/A55U

MAX-DA76

MM-A25/DA25

MAX-DA70 Series

MM-A20 Series

MAX-DA75

HDMI Out (1080i upscaling) BlueTooth USB Host, Portable Music In CD Ripping (1x) Variation
- DA79 : DVD, 5.1ch, RMS 135W x 5 + 180W - DA76 : DVD, 2.1ch, RMS 135W x 2 + 180W - DA75 : DVD, 2ch, RMS 135W x 2
CD Ripping (1x) - DVD Version Only USB Host Portable Music In Variante
- DA25 : DVD, 2ch, RMS 50W x 2 - A25 : CD, 2ch, RMS 50W x 2 - A24 : CD, 2ch, RMS 20W x 2

MM-A24

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DVD Player

No. 1 in PLAYABILITY

Now with advanced playability technology, the Samsung DVD player can play any DVD title. That means no worries and no hassles:

DVD-P181

360mm (Width) Compact Size DivX / MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback 14bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Out Best Playability Solution Applied (S) VCD support is variable based on subsidiaries conditions.

DVD-P182

1. Rolling Actuator Technology 2. AFTER RF / DSP CHIP (Auto Adjustment)
360mm (Width) Compact Size 5.1ch Audio Out DivX / MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback 14bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Out Best Playability Solution Applied (S) VCD support is variable based on subsidiaries conditions.

DVD-P280

- The Samsung DVD player's Rolling Actuator Technology adjusts the lens angle to the curved disc surface so it can read disc information with perfect accuracy. - Samsung's Defect Disc Recovery Solution improves the DVD player's Auto Adjustment capability so it can deliver a clear picture? despite scratches and other defects on the disc.
USB Host Play with CD Ripping MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback 14bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Out Best Playability Solution Applied (S) VCD support is variable based on subsidiaries conditions.

DVD-P280K DVD-P180

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Karaoke (2mic) MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback 14bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Out Best Playability Solution Applied (S) VCD support is variable based on subsidiaries conditions.

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Blu-ray Player

DVD-P380K
USB Host Play with CD Ripping Karaoke (2mic) DivX / MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback 14bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Out Best Playability Solution Applied (S) VCD support is variable based on subsidiaries conditions.

DVD-1080P8

BD-P1400
High Glossy Piano Black HDMI (1080p up-scaling) Anynet+ DivX / MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback 14bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Out Best Playability Solution Applied (S) VCD support is variable based on subsidiaries conditions.
Playback : BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW HDMI Version 1.3 Bitstream Audio support HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) Ethernet (Firmware Update) HD Format Audio decoding (Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby True HD / DTS-HD High Res Audio)