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Samsung DVD-P380 (DVD-P380)

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Product details:

Product code: DVD-P380 EAN: 8808987603748 Manufacturer: Samsung

62.79

* VAT included / Main specifications:
Product is discontinued. You can not order it anymore.
Video compression formats: Video D/A Converter (DAC): Progressive scan output: DivX, MPEGBit / 108 MHz Y MP3, WMA 24 Bit / 192 kHz N DVDR / DVDRW JPEG 1 Y Y 1700 g 37 x 430 x 205 mm
Audio compression formats: Audio D/A Converter (DAC):

Optical drive

DVD recorder:

Storage media

Disk types supported:

Still image

Supported image formats:

Connectivity

USB 2.0 ports quantity: Composite video out: Digital audio coaxial out: SCART ports quantity: Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out:

Weight & dimensions

Weight: Dimensions W x D x H:
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Recording

DVD Recording Before Recording.58 Recordable discs.58 Recording Formats.59 Recording Mode.59 Unrecordable video.59 Recording the Current Channel you are watching.60 Recording from External Devices.61 Recording through a DV Input jack.61 Making a One Touch Recording(OTR).62 Making a Timer Recording.62 Editing the Scheduled Record List.64 Deleting the Scheduled Record List.64 VCR Recording Basic VCR Recording.65 Check Remaining Time.66 Special Recording Features.66 Copy to DVD or VCR.67

Reference

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

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General Features
The DVD-VR330 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/DVDRW/ DVDR discs as if they were VCR tapes. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback You can record up to approximately 16-hours of video on a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc,up to 15-hours on a dual-layer 8.5GB DVDR disc, and up to 8-hours on a 4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR disc, depending on the recording mode. Creating DVD video titles using DVDRW/DVDR discs With the DVD-VR330, you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVDRW/DVDR or 8.5GB DVDR discs. A Variety of Recording Options Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and EP to meet your recording needs. (See page 59.) XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 or 8 hours - The dual layer DVDRs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVDRs. (See page 42.) Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/DVD RW/DVDR discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See page 61.) High quality progressive scan Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating circuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology provide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. (See page 20.) Component progressive scan output video is available in both DVD and VCR modes. A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conveniently. With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit video in specific sequence according to your needs.

With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or button.
1. Off : Doesnt output digital signal. 2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder. When DTS soundtrack is played, sound is not output from Analog Audio Output.
Press the buttons to select Audio, then press the ENTER or button. Audio setup menu will be displayed.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Digital Output DTS : PCM : Off

Dynamic Compression

This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. 1. On : When the Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from small speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud. 2. Off : You can enjoy the movie with the standard Dynamic Range.

Dynamic Compressiom : On

Press the buttons to select the desired audio option, then press the ENTER or button.
Press the buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or button.
previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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Setting Up the Display(Video) Options
This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings.

TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you 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 supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 Pan & Scan : Select this for a conventional size TV when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.) 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your wide-screen TV.

Input Level

Adjusts the level of the input signal.
Darker : If you feel the screen is too light
Press the buttons to select Video, then press the ENTER or button. Video option menu will be displayed.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup TV Aspect Input Level Black Level : 16:9 Wide : Darker : 7.5 IRE

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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Video with a region number other than 1 or ALL 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. A DVDR/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not finalized in a different manufacturer's recorder. PAL discs DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc/ DivX Video Disc, etc Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the disc is written in detail on the box. Please refer to this if necessary. Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched, fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches and deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for recording. DVD-RAM/RW/R discs may not be able to play on some DVD players, depending on the player, disc and the condition of the recording. Discs with PAL programs recorded on them cannot be played using this product.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Place a disc gently into the tray with the discs label facing up. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Your DVD Recorder & VCR closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. The recorder does not play discs automatically after being powered on initially. When the recorder is powered on and a disc is in the tray, the unit will be activated and wait in stop status. Press the PLAY button to start playback.
Press the STOP button to stop playback.

Playing a Disc

When you stop playing the disc, the DVD Recorder & VCR remembers where you stopped. When you press PLAY button again, it will pick up where you left off. (unless the disc is removed or the DVD Recorder & VCR is unplugged, or if you press the STOP button twice.) This function is only applicable to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM, DVDRW, DVDR or Audio CDs (CD-DA).
Do not move your DVD Recorder & VCR while playing, as this may cause damage to the disc. Make sure to press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open or close the disc tray. Do not push the disc tray while it is being opened or closed, as this may cause a product malfunction. Do not place foreign materials on or in the disc tray. Some functions may perform differently or be disabled depending on the disc type. If this occurs, refer to the instructions written on the disc case. Be especially careful that children's fingers are not caught between the disc tray and the tray chassis when it closes. After turning power on, it will take a few seconds until the DVD Recorder & VCR operates.

Recording the Current Channel you are watching
1. Check to make sure the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time on the disc. DVD-RAM/DVDRW/+R discs should be formatted or initialized in advance before beginning recording. (See page 59.)
Recording will stop automatically if there is no free space left for recording. Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a DVDRAM/-RW/-R disc, and up to 48 titles onto a DVD+RW/+R disc. If the power is interrupted due to power failure or other reasons, the title being recorded will not be saved onto the disc. Recording will stop automatically if a copy protected image is selected. Do not use DVD-R authoring discs with this unit.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display.

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Recording from External Devices
Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices such as a Camcorder.
Recording through the DV Input jack
You may control your Camcorder using the IEEE1394 (DV) interface. Follow these directions to record onto a disc or tape from a camcorder that has a DV output jack.
Connect the AV out jack of your External Device to the AV IN jack on the front or rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR using the Audio/Video Cable. Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to AV In mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control. The front panel display changes in the following sequence depending on the Video input setting in the menu. AV1: Channel Number AV 1 AV 2 DV S-Video: Channel Number SUPER AV 2 DV
Connect the DV output jack of your camcorder to the DV input jack on the front of your DVD Recorder & VCR using a DV cable. Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to DV mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. on the remote control. Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed(quality). SP LP EP XP If the input is set to DV, a playback/record menu that enables camcorder control appears on the top of the screen.
Press the REC SPEED button repeatedly to select the recording speed(quality). SP LP EP XP
When your DVD Recorder & VCR is in the Stop mode, start playback on your external device.

Press the REC button on your DVD Recorder & VCR to start recording when the desired video is displayed from the external device. Press the STOP button on your DVD Recorder & VCR when the recording is finished.
The DV device is connected. MOVE SELECT RETURN
Select the Play icon on the upper part of the screen to playback the camcorder and find the starting position to copy. To start recording, Press the button to select rec(G) icon in the top side of the screen, then press the ENTER button. You can press the REC button on the remote control to start recording. To display playback related icons on the screen, press either direction button on the remote control. Press the STOP button on your DVD Recorder & VCR when the recording is finished. Some camcorders may not work with your DVD Recorder & VCR even if they have a DV output jack. Also refer to the user manual for your camcorder when recording through the DV jack.
Also refer to the user manual for your External Devices when recording through AV In jacks on the DVD/VCR using Audio/Video cable. You can record an external source through S-Video cable. (see page 24). For more information on changing the Video Input from AV1 to S-Video, see page 39(Video Input).

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Making a One Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in preset increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly.

Making a Timer Recording

The clock (Setup Clock Set) must be set before proceeding with a timer recording. (See page 30)
Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the channel to record. If you want to record through a connected external component, press the INPUT SEL. button to select an appropriate external input(AV1, AV2 or DV). CATV channel: 1 to 125 TV channel: 2 to 69
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display.
Press the REC button to start recording.
With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
While in Record mode, press the REC button again to activate the One-Touch Recording (OTR). Record length 0:30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD Recorder & VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes.

Press the buttons to select Timer Rec., then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Record Scheduled Record List
Continue pressing REC button to add recording time in preset increments up to 4hours. 0:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 Off The DVD Recorder & VCR stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed.
Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
To stop recording Press the STOP ( ) button. The message Press STOP button once more to cancel Timer Record. is displayed. Press the STOP ( ) button again. The message Updating the Information of disc. Please wait for a moment. is displayed.
Press the buttons to select Timer Record, then press the ENTER or button. You can go to the Timer recording screen directly by pressing the TIMER REC button. The Timer Recording screen is displayed.

DVD-RAM(VR) No.

To DVD
Scheduled Record List Current Time 1:05 AM Date

Date 01/01

Source

Source CH06

End Mode Edit

End Mode

No. 01

01:05 AM 03:05 AM SP

Recordable Time

00:45 SP

The timer counter decreases by the minute from 4:00 to 0:00, then the DVD Recorder & VCR stops recording.

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Fill in the items using the buttons. : Moves to the previous/next item, or 0~9 : To set or change items in the Scheduled Record List Menu. To : Select the media to record (DVD or VCR). Source : The video input source (AV 1, AV 2), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording from. Date: Date that the timer recording starts - There are three options when setting the date. see below:
! To make a recording on a specific date, press the
When you are recording at EP mode on a DVD-RW(V)/-R disc, it may not record for the full 6 or 8 hours because the unit uses the VBR(Variable Bit Rate) ENCODING system. For example, if you record a program with a lot of action, it uses a higher bit rate which in turn consumes more disc memory.
Recording mode (VCR) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. The auto quality depends on remaining time of VCR tape. SP : Standard Play, for best picture quality. SLP : Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times SP).
or number buttons until the date you want appears.
No. 01 To DVD Source CH06 Date 01/01 Start End Mode

03:05 AM 05:05 AM SP

@ To make a recording at the same time every day
(Mon-Fri), press the buttons until Mon-Fri appears:
No. 01 To DVD Source CH06 Date Start End Mode

01/01 03:05AM 05:05AM SP Edit 01/02 01:06AM 03:06AM SP Delete / : :
Insert a blank VHS tape into the VCR deck. Make sure the tape is long enough to record the entire program. Press the Number buttons or the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons to select the desired channel. Press the INPUT SEL. button to select AV 1, AV 2 or DV if recording from an external device connected to the input jacks of the recorder.
Press the button to select Delete, then press the ENTER or button. You will be prompted with the delete confirm message such as Do you want to delete No.01?.
DVD-Recorder DVD-Recorder
DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) No. No.
Scheduled Record List Current Time 12:27 AM Current Time 12:27 AM Date Start Date Start No. 01 End Mode Edit End Mode Edit

DVD DVD DVD DVD

Source Source
CH06 01/01 03:05AM 05:05AM SP CH06 01/01 03:05AM 05:05AM SP CH06 01/02 01:06AM 03:06AM SP CH06 01/01 01:06AM 03:06AM SP Do / to N0.01? you want :delete:: / :
Press the REC SPEED button on the remote control to set the Record Speed to one of the following options: SP Standard Play, for best picture quality. SLP Super Long Play, for maximum recording time (3 times SP).
The selected Record Speed will appear on the front panel and on-screen displays.
Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The selected title will be deleted from the list.
Maximum Recording Time - SP vs. SLP
Tape Length T-120 SP (Standard Play) Approx. 2 hrs Approx. 2hrs 40 mins Approx. 3 hrs SLP (Super Long Play) Approx. 6 hrs Approx. 8 hrs Approx.9 hrs

T-160 T-180

You can not delete programs that are currently being recorded.
When you watch or record on the VCR during DVD Recording, some function buttons may not operate. The message This function is not available. will be displayed.

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Press the (REC) button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see Special Recording Features. Press the STOP button to stop or finish a recording in progress.
To Watch a Different Channel from the One being Recorded
When you watching through the Antenna input during recording, Press the TV/VCR button on the remote control. Change the channel you want to watch with the TV's remote.
Watch a different media during recording
You can watch a DVD during VCR recording or watch a Video tape during DVD recording. During VCR recording, insert a DVD in the DVD deck. The output will automatically change to the DVD and start playback. During DVD recording, insert a Video tape in the VCR deck. The output will automatically change to the VCR and start playback. (Only if tape is missing the safety tab)

Check Remaining Time

To Add Recording Time
Refer to the One-Touch Recording (OTR). (See page 62)
Press INFO button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.)

RAM VR

DVD-RW(V)/DVD+RW/R has limited editing function.

Free Space Function

This function is only available with DVD+RW discs. If existing titles are deleted, new free space will be created. When you operate free space function, on-air TV images will appear on the left side of the title list.
Press the STOP button to stop playing. To return the title list screen, press the TITLE LIST button. You can also play a recorded program by pressing the ANYKEY button.
Title Time Subtitle Audio Repeat Zoom
Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Or use the MENU button. Press the MENU button. Press the buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or button twice.
DVD+RW JAN/01/2006 No. Title 12:00 12:30 01:00 01:30 Title List 1/4 Length Edit 00:00:11 00:00:09 00:01:36 00:00:11
3/4 00: 00: 07 Off ENG Off Off D 2CH

JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM CH1

01 JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/2006
Press the buttons to select Title. Press the buttons to select to play the title list, then press the ENTER button.

JAN/01/2006 SP

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Press the buttons to select a Title you want to delete, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD+RW JAN/01/2006 No. Title 01 JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/2006 Title List 3/4 Length Edit Play 12:00 00:00:11 Rename 12:30 00:00:09 01:00 00:01:36 Delete 01:30 00:00:11 Protection Chapter Edit Divide Title
Basic Editing (Title List)
Renaming(Labeling) a Title
Follow these instructions to rename a title list name, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program.
JAN/01/2006 01:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006 SP
Press the button to select Delete, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD+RW JAN/01/2006 Title List 3/4

Do you want to delete?

JAN/01/2006 01:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006 SP Yes No
You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'Do you want to delete?'.
Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The selected title has been deleted and Free Space is displayed.
DVD+RW Free Space No. Title 12:00 12:30 01:00 01:JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/Free Space 00:00:11 00:00:09 00:01:36 01:58:04 Title List 4/4 Length Edit

Free Space CH1 SP

Press the buttons to select a title you want to rename from the Title List, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List 3/4 No. Title Length Edit 12:00 00:00:11 12:30 00:00:09 Play 01:00 00:01:36 Rename 01:30 00:00:11 Delete Edit Protection ENTER RETURN EXIT
JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/2006
New free Space will be created equal to the length of the deleted title.
JAN/01/2006 01:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006

- Recording a title

Press the button to select Free Space, then press the ENTER or button. On-air TV images will appear on the left side of the title list.

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

Title List : 1/31

00:00:08 00:00:08

Make ENTER RETURN

The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make icon.
With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or button.
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT New Playlist Edit Playlist
- To make a new playlist -

Playlist

Press the buttons to select Make, then press the ENTER button. A new Scene will be added to the current Playlist. A new Make Scene screen is displayed. You can check and see all the scenes on Edit Playlist screen. Repeat steps 1~6 if you want to make a new playlist. Repeat steps 4~6 if you want to add scenes to the playlist.
Press the buttons to select New Playlist, then press the ENTER or button. The Make Scene screen is displayed.
- To return to Edit Playlist menu -

00:00:00 00:00:00

Press the buttons to select Return, then press the ENTER button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed.
DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist
Press the ENTER button at the start point.

Length Edit

01 JAN/01/2006 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2006 12:30 00:00:JAN/01/2006 01:00 00:00:05

MOVE Title List : 1/31

Press the MENU or PLAY LIST button after the operation has finished. The Edit Playlist screen will disappear.
The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the End item. Select the starting point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons (II,I ,I, ,). You can create up to 99 playlist titles. Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may have a slight difference.

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Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene)

Adding a Scene

Press the buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ENTER button.
DVD-Recorder DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 1/7 Edit Scene Playlist No. Play 3
Press the buttons to select the scene that will have a new scene inserted before it, then press the ENTER button. A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be added as the new scene.
DVD-Recorder Edit Scene Playlist No. Play Modify 01 00:00:00:00:00:00:04 Move Add 04 00:00:00 Delete ENTER RETURN EXIT 3
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
DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 3/3
Press the buttons to select Move, then press the ENTER button.
DVD-Recorder DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 1/7 Edit Scene 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
Press the buttons to select Add, then press the ENTER button. The Add Scene screen is displayed.
DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start End Add Scene
A yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to be moved.

Add ENTER RETURN

Press the buttons to select the position to which you want to move the selected scene, then select the ENTER button.
DVD-Recorder DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 2/7 Edit Scene
Press the ENTER button at the starting point of the scene.
Add Scene DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start End

Playlist No. Play Modify

01 00:00:03

02 00:00:42

03 00:00:04
Move Add Title List : 1/31

04 00:00:03

05 00:00:11 ENTER

06 00:00:04 RETURN

The selected scene is moved to the selected position.
The image and starting point time are displayed in the Start window. Select the end point of the section where you want to add the new scene using the playback related buttons (II,I ,I, ,).
Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may have a slight difference.

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Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR
DVD-RAM(VR) No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2006 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2006 12:30 00:00:Dolphin 00:01:36

00:00:03 00:00:03

The image and time of the end point are displayed in the End window. To cancel, press the buttons to select cancel and then press the ENTER button.

DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT Disc Name Disc Protection Disc Format : : Not Protected :

Disc Protection

Disc Protect allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations.

Delete All Title Lists

DVD-RAM(VR) Title List
Press the buttons to select Disc Name, then press the ENTER or button. The Edit Name screen is displayed.

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

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
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LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

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Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR)
If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center,

Problem No power.

Explanation/Solution Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. Did you press the power button of your DVD Recorder & VCR. The DVD Recorder & VCR requires some time to initialize after it is turned on. If Quick recording function is set to on, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power on quickly, which enables you to immediately record a desired channel. (See page 41.) Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. Did you set the DVD Recorder & VCR channel settings correctly? Check the free space on your DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR disc. Check the antenna cable is connected. Check the recording time, end time and current time settings again. Recording will be cancelled if the power is interrupted due to a power failure or other reason during recording. Check whether the disc is formatted. This product can record on formatted discs only. (See page 86.) Check whether your DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR disc has a sufficient free space. Recording is available on DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR discs only. If a program is copy protected, you cannot record it.

The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on. Cannot record TV programs.
Timer recording does not work properly.

Cannot record.

I pressed the REC button but there is no response. I forget the password for parental lock.
Press and hold the CH ( / ) button on the front panel of your unit for more than 5 seconds with no disc, and then press the POWER OFF/ON button. All settings including password will revert to factory settings. Do not use it if not absolutely required. (Note that this function is available only when there is no disc inserted.) Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up. Check the regional code of your DVD disc. This DVD Recorder & VCR cannot playback some types of disc. (See page 5.) Are you watching a program in slow or skip mode? If you are playing a program at a speed other than normal speed, sound is not output. (Except for forward search Playback (Fast1)) Check the connections and initial settings. Check whether the disc is damaged. Clean up the disc, if necessary. Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up.

Cannot play the disc.

No sound.

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Troubleshooting (DVD)

Problem icon appears on the screen. Play mode settings are different from the settings configured with the Setting menu. Cannot change the aspect ratio. No audio output. No video or audio output. The disc tray is ejected after 2 to 5 seconds. Angle operation does not work during playback of a DVD disc. The disc revolves, but no image or bad quality images are output.
Explanation/Solution You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. The disc does not support all the selected functions. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.
Aspect ratio is fixed for DVD disc.
Check whether you selected correct digital output options in the Audio Output Options menu. Did you move your DVD Recorder & VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place? In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two hours. Then insert the disc and try to play back again. It will work properly when condensation has evaporated. Angle operation is available only when the disc contains images captured at different angles.
Check whether there is damage or foreign materials on your disc. Some discs with bad manufacturing quality may not be played back. If the scene changes from dark to bright suddenly, the screen may jitter temporarily, but it is not a defect. Sound languages and subtitle languages are disc-specific. Only the sound and subtitle languages contained on a DVD disc are available and displayed on the disc menu.