Disc compatibility A 8X speed DVD+RW or above disc can be played, but

can not be recorded.

Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit. The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording &
playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com) If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Contents

Warning.2 Precaution.3 Important Safety Instructions.3 Handling Cautions.3 Maintenance of Cabinet.3 Disc Handling.3 Disc Storage.4 Disc Specifications.4 General Features.8 Before Reading the Users Manual.8 How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR.9 Description.11 Front Panel.11 Front Panel Display.11 Rear Panel.12 Unpacking.12 Accessories.12 Tour of the Remote Control.13
Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable.21 Connecting to your TV.21
Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks.22 Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack.23
Step 4 : Connecting External Devices.24
Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks.24 Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks.25 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack.26 Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord.27 Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control.27 Setting the Remote Control.28

System Setup

On-Screen Menu Navigation.29 Auto Clock Set.30 Manual Clock Set.31 Channel Set.32 Auto Channel Memory.32 Channel Add/Delete.33 RF Output Channel.33 Setting Up the Language Options.34 Setting Up the Audio Options.35 Setting Up the Display(Video) Options.36 Setting Up the Parental Control.37 VCR Setting.38 Video Input.39 DVD EP Mode Time.40 Automatic Chapter Creator.40 Quick Recording.41
Connecting & Setting Up
Quick Overview.14 Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable.15
Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box.15 Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels.16 Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels.17

Playback

DVD Playback Before Playing.42 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
Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable.18 Connecting to a Video input jack.18 Connecting to an S-video input jack.19 Connecting to Component video input jacks (Y,PB,PR).20

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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 VCR Playback Playing the VCR.55 Tracking.55 Special VCR Playback Features.56 S-VHS Playback.56 Variable Search System.56

Editing

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

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

Step 5

Editing a recorded disc
Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

Using a DVD-R

Initializing disc is unnecessary and only V mode Recording is supported. You can play this type of disc on various DVD components only when they have been finalized.
Creating a playlist (DVD-RAM/-RW in VR mode)
With this recorder, you can create a new playlist on the same disc and edit it without changing the original recording.
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.

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Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components
To play your DVD on other DVD players, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc.
When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode
Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback.
When using a DVD-RW disc in Video Mode
The disc should be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized.

When using a DVDR disc

You should finalize the disc to play it on a component other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

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Description

Front Panel

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON POWER BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 2 IN) AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV 2 IN) DV INPUT JACK
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
P.SCAN BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON COPY BUTTON CHANNEL / BUTTONS RECORD BUTTON PLAY/STILL, REW/SKIP, F.F/SKIP, STOP BUTTONS

If you are using an off-air antenna that has 300ohm twin flat leads, use an external antenna connector (300-75 ohm adaptor : not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder & VCR.
If you have two separate antennas (one VHF and the other UHF), use a UHF/VHF combineradaptor (available at most electronics shops) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder & VCR.

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Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels
You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on.

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Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels
You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

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There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one of the video connections on the following pages. You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit.
Connecting to a Video input jack
Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier).

Audio/Video Cable

Yellow

White AUDIO

You will enjoy regular quality images. Connect audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21 ~ 23)

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Connecting to an S-Video input jack
Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier).

S-VIDEO

S-Video Cable (not supplied)
You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. Connect audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 21 ~ 23)
S-Video and Component video output are available only if your TV supports S-Video input or Component video input, respectively. If S-Video or Component video output does not work, check the TV connections and the TV input selection settings.

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No Disc

Timer Rec. Setup Month Day 01 SUN Press numeric keys or keys. 01 Year 2006 Hour Minute AM/PM AM
Press the buttons to select the Current Date and Time, then press the ENTER button. When the current time is stored in memory and then the set is powered off, the current time will appear in the front panel display.
: Sets the value You can set the value using the number (0~9) buttons. : Moves to items

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Channel Set

Press the buttons to select Antenna/Cable TV, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Antenna/Cable TV AntennaTV : Cable Auto Channel Memory Cable TV Channel Add/Delete RF Output Channel : CH3
This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Recorder & VCRs tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers.
Select the Antenna or Cable TV(Signal Source) that matches the antenna connection you selected on pages 15~17. Antenna - Select this if the DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF antenna. (See pages 15, 17) Cable TV - Select this if the DVD Recorder & VCR is connected to a cable TV. (See page 16)

Auto Channel Memory

Auto Channel Memory will automatically seek and store all active channels in your area.
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. Press the buttons to select Channel Set, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Antenna/Cable TV Channel Add/Delete RF Output Channel : CH3 : Antenna
Press the buttons to select Channel Set, then press ENTER or button.

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Press the buttons to select Auto Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or button.
Press the buttons to select Channel Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Select channel : 1 Channel Add/Delete
Total channel numbers : 02/125 Saved channel : 1%

Delete

NUMBER
The DVD Recorder & VCR will automatically search for all available channels in the selected tuner band. This procedure may take a few minutes to complete. When finished, the lowest channel will be displayed. If you want to stop or cancel scanning, press the ENTER button. Then select YES.

Press the or number buttons to select the channels you want to add or delete on the Select channel screen. Then, press the ENTER button. Using CH/TRK ( / ) buttons for channel selection allows the user to add/delete one channel at a time. Using buttons for channel selection jumps to the next channel memorized in Auto Channel Memory.

Channel Add/Delete

Use this feature if Auto Channel Memory missed a channel that you would like to add or if you wish to remove a channel.
Press the buttons to select Add or Delete, then press the ENTER button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Select channel : Channel is added.

Add Delete

RF Output Channel
When you connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV with the RF Antenna Cable, follow the steps below to set the RF Output Channel.
Press the buttons to select Channel Set, then press the ENTER or button.

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No Disc Timer Rec. Setup System Clock Set Channel Set Language Audio Video Parental Control
Press the buttons to select RF Output Channel, then press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Antenna/Cable TV Channel Add/Delete RF Output Channel : CH3 CH4 : Antenna
Press the buttons to select Language, then press the ENTER or button. Language setup menu will be displayed.
No Disc Timer Rec. Audio Subtitle Disc Menu : Original : Automatic : English

Language

On-Screen Menu : English MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT
Press the buttons to select CH3 or CH4, then press the ENTER or button. The message "Please tune your TV to channel 3 (4)" will appear on the screen. Change your TV channel to CH3 or CH4 to match the RF Output Channel of the DVD Recorder & VCR.
Press the buttons to select the desired language option, press the ENTER or button.
No Disc Timer Rec. Setup Audio Subtitle : Original Original
: English Automatic Franais Disc Menu : English Deutsch On-Screen Menu : English Espaol Italiano Nederlands Korean
Setting Up the Language Options
If you set audio, subtitle, disc menu and on-screen menu language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected.
Audio: For the disc audio language. Subtitle: For the disc subtitles. Disc Menu: For the disc menu contained on the disc. On-Screen Menu: For the on-screen menu of your DVD Recorder & VCR.
Press the buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER or button.
I Press the RETURN or button to return to the
previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. I The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc.

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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Recording Formats
When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc.

DVD+RW/+R

You can also make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. (see pages 75 to 77)

Recording Mode

Unformatted Disc Do you want to format this disc?
DVDRW/+R: When an unused DVDRW/+R disc is first inserted, the message Uninitialized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc? will be displayed. If you select Yes, initializing will be start.
With the unit in Stop mode, select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC SPEED button repeatedly for the desired recording time and picture quality. In general, picture quality improves as the recording time decreases. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. You can select only one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP for timer recording. Mode XP (high quality mode) Characteristic Select when the video quality is important. Select to record in standard quality. Select when a long recording time is required. Select when a long recording time is required. for timer recording only see page 63. Recording Times Data Rates Approx. 1 hour about 8 Mbps Approx. 2 hours about 4 Mbps Approx. 4 hours about 2 Mbps Approx. 6 hours/ about 1.2 Mbps Approx. 8 hours/ about 0.8 Mbps Approx 60 to 480 Min approx 0.8 to 8 Mbps
Uninitalized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc?
SP (standard quality mode) LP (long recording mode)
When using a DVD-RW disc, you can change the mode. Refer to Formatting a Disc on page 86.
DVD-RW(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Name Disc Protection : : Not Protected

EP (extended mode) AUTO

Disc Manager
Disc Format : DVD-VR Disc Manager Choose the recording format for DVD-RW Disc Finalize Timer Rec. Setup Copy MOVE ENTER RETURN Delete All Title Lists DVD-VR DVD-V
- The dual layer DVDRs have approximately double the capacity of single layer DVDRs. (See page 42.)

Unrecordable video

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this DVD Recorder & VCR. When the DVD Recorder & VCR receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen.
DVD-R: Initializing disc is unnecessary.

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
Press the ENTER button. will appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. If the timer settings overlap The programs are recorded in order of priority. If timer recording is set for the first program and then again for the second program and both programs overlap, the following message will appear on the screen: This setting is identical with 1,2. The message shows that the first program has priority. After recording of the first program is complete, the second program starts being recorded. To exit without saving the current setting Press the MENU or TIMER REC button. To return to the previous menu Press the RETURN button if you dont want to set a timer recording.
Mon~Fri 03:05 AM 05:05 AM SP 00:45 SP
# To make a recording on a specific day of the
week(Suns-Sats), press the buttons until Suns.Sats appears:
No. 01 To DVD Source CH06 Date Suns Start End Mode
Start/End Time : Start and end time of the timer recording. Recording mode (DVD) AUTO : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. In AUTO mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. You can selected only one mode from XP, SP, LP and EP for timer recording. XP (high quality) : Select when audio and video qualities are important. (Approx. 1 hour) SP (standard quality) : Select to record in standard quality. (Approx. 2 hours) LP (low quality) : Select when a long recording time is required.(Approx. 4 hours) EP (extended mode) : Select when a longer recording time is required. (Approx.6 hours at 1.2 Mbps or Approx.8 hours at 0.8 Mbps )
Turn the power off to finish the timer recording. will blink if disc or tape is not inserted.
The timer recording time may differ from the set time depending on disc status and overall timer recording status (for example, recording times overlapping, or when the previous recording ends within 3 minutes before the start time of the next recording.)

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Editing the Scheduled Record List
Press the button to select Edit, then press the ENTER button. The Timer Recording screen is displayed. Edit the items you want to modify. See the Timer Recording section for more information on Timer Recording Input items. (See page 63)
Scheduled Record List Current Time 1:07 AM Date
Follow these directions to edit the timer record list.

Press the MENU button.

Press the button to select Timer Rec., then press the ENTER or button.

1/4 Length Edit

Length Edit Title No.
JAN/01/2006 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2006 12:30 00:00:JAN/01/2006 01:00 00:01:JAN/01/2006 01:30 00:00:11 04

Rename Delete Edit

JAN/01/2006 12:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006
Protection ENTER EXIT EXIT

MOVE RETURN

Press the buttons to select a Title, then press the ENTER or button. The Edit menu is displayed:Play, Rename, Delete, Edit, Protection(See pages 71~74)
DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2006 No. Title 01 JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/JAN/01/2006 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 Title List 3/4 Length Edit
! Playback screen for recorded titles. @ Information window for the selected title: Title name, recording date, lock status, recording mode # Recorded title No. $ Recorded title name % Recording Length (i.e., the playing time) ^ Edit menu Play: Plays the selected title. Rename: Changes the name of a selected title. Delete: Deletes the selected title from the list. Edit: Deletes a section of title. Protection: Locks or unlocks the selected title. & Button display This may depend on the disc type.
JAN/01/2006 01:00 AM CH1 JAN/01/2006 XP
Press the buttons to select Play to play the title list, then press the ENTER button. The selected title will be played back.

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

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
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.

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.
Desired sound language and subtitle language are not played. No progressive output.
Check whether PS is displayed on front panel. Make sure to change the component video output using the Progressive button when the disc is stopped. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Operate within distance. (15ft) Remove obstacles between your DVD Recorder & VCR and remote control. Check whether the batteries are depleted. Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections describing your problem, and follow the directions given. Turn the unit off and on. If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center.
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.