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DVD-RW(V mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been nalised. - If a disc that has been recorded in V mode by a different manufacturers recorder but has not been nalised it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.
Use of poor quality DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR discs may cause following unexpected problems including, without limitation, recording failure, loss of recorded or edited materials or damage to the recorder.
Do not use the following discs!
LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-R/MP3/ JPEG/ DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR. However, if your DVD-RW/-R disc was recorded with another device, it can be played only if it was recorded and nalised in V mode. Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either No Disc. or The disc cannot be played. Please check the regional code of the disc. will be displayed. If your DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR disc is an illegal copy or is not in DVD video format, it may also not be playable. Disc compatibility A 8X speed DVD+RW or greater disc can be played, but maximum recording speed is 4x. Not all brands of discs will be compatible with this unit.
DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording
With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format(Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can make your own chapters on DVD+RWs and edit them using the Chapter Edit menu. Finalising is generally unnecessary when using a DVD+RW disc.
DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording
For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only. Ensure that the recording mode is set to VR mode. Otherwise, this product will not be able to play the recording. You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due to compatibility issues. Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0 discs can be played in this unit. DVD-RAM recorded on this unit may not work with other DVD Players. To determine compatibility with these DVDRAM discs, refer to the users manual for the player.

COPY PROTECTION

Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder & VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. It is permissible to record television programmes, lm, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

Protection

Programme-protected: See page 66 Locking a Title Disc-protected: See page 75 Disc Protection DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR discs that are incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format can not be played with this product. For more information on DVD recording compatibility, consult your DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR manufacturer.

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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... 3 Disc Specications.. 4 General Features... 8 Before Reading the Users Manual. 9 How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR. 9 Unpacking.. 10 Description... 12 Front Panel (DVD-VR350).. 12 Front Panel (DVD-VR355).. 12 Front Panel Display.. 13 Rear Panel (DVD-VR350).. 13 Rear Panel (DVD-VR355).. 14 Tour of the Remote Control. 15 Setting the Date and Time.. 23 Auto Setup.. 23 Manual Setup.. 24 VIDEO Output CH.. 25 Setting Up the Language Options. 25 Setting Up the Audio Options.. 26 Setting Up the Display (Video) Options. 27 Progressive scan.. 28 Setting Up the Parental Control.. 30 VCR Setting.. 31 DVD EP Mode Time.. 32 Automatic Chapter Creator.. 32 Quick Recording... 33 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) (DVD-VR355 only).. 33

Playback

DVD Playback Region code (DVD-Video only).. 35 Logos of Discs that can be played.. 35 Disc types that can be played.. 35 Playing a Disc.. 36 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu.. 37 Using the Search & Skip Functions. 37 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play. 38 Using the ANYKEY button.. 39 Repeat Play.. 40 Selecting the Subtitle Language.. 40 Selecting the Audio language.. 41 Changing the Camera Angle.. 41 Zooming-In... 41 Using the Bookmarks.. 42 Using the Markers.. 43 Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3.. 44 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 playback.. 44 Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA).. 44 Playing back an MP3 Disc.. 45 Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc.. 45 Play Option Mode... 46 To Programme Tracks.. 46 Playing back a Picture Disc. 46 Playing back an MPEG4 Disc.. 47

Editing

Playing the Title List.. 64 Recording on Free space.. 65 Basic Editing (Title List).. 65 Renaming (Labeling) a Title.. 65 Locking (Protecting) a Title.. 66 Deleting a Title... 66 Deleting a Section of a Title. 67 Editing a Chapter.. 67 Dividing a Title.. 69 Advanced Editing (Playlist).. 70 Creating a Playlist.. 70 Playing Titles in the Playlist.. 71

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General Features
DVD-VR350 This unit allows you to record and playback high quality digital images on a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. (DVD+RW/DVD+R discs can be played, but cannot be recorded.) DVD-VR355 This unit allows you to record and playback 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-VR350,VR355 you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVDRW/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 51) 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 35.) Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack Record DV Device onto DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE13944pin). (See page 54) High quality progressive scan Progressive scanning provides high resolution and icker free images. 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 19)

RAM -RW -R +RW +R CD

If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVDRW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVDR.
Step 2 : Format the disc to start recording
Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc. Using a DVD-RAM This type of disc can be formatted in DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). You can edit recorded images and create a playlist in a specic sequence according to your requirements. Using a DVDRW/+R When an unused DVDRW/+R disc is rst inserted, the message Uninitialised Disc. Do you want to initialise this disc? will be displayed. If you select Yes, initialising will be start. DVD-RW disc can be formatted in either DVD-Video format (Video mode) or DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode) With DVD+RW discs, there is no difference between DVD-Video format (Video mode) and DVD-Video Recording format (VR mode). Using a DVD-R Formatting 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 nalised. You can only use either the VR or V 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 data of the disc may be lost when changing formats.

MPEG4 VHS Caution

NOTE One-Touch button ANYKEY button
About the use of this users manual 1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5) 2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 79~81) Copyright 2007 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this users manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.

Step 3 : Recording

There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classied as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode).

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9. Press the STOP button to stop recording.
1/1 JAN/01/2007 09:41 PR1 JAN/01/2007 09:50 PR1 JAN/01/2007 12:30 PR1 Previous Top JAN/01/2007 09:45 PR1 JAN/01/2007 12:00 PR1 JAN/01/2007 12:40 PR1 Next
10. To display the created titles, nalise the disc (See page 76) and then press the TITLE MENU button. The title menu will be displayed. 11. 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. On DVD-RW discs, additional chapters and titles can be added to a nalised disc by unnalising and recording again. On DVD-R discs, once nalised, 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. The DVD-R disc cannot be unnalised.

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Quick Recording

No Disc Programme Setup VCR DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours Chapter Creator Quick Recording : Off : Off On On
If this function is set to on, the DVD Recorder & VCR will power on quickly, which enables you to immediatedly record a desired channel. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select System, then press the OK or button. 4. Press the buttons to select Quick Recording, then press the OK or button.
5. Press the buttons to select On, then press the OK or button. 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.
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) (DVD-VR355 only)
No Disc Programme Setup VCR DVD EP Mode Time : 6 Hours Chapter Creator Quick Recording : Off : Off On
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the DVD Recorder & VCR to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (see page 20) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.) 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select System, then press the OK or button. The system menu will be displayed. 4. Press the buttons to select Anynet+(HDMI-CEC), then press the OK or button. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) items will be displayed. 5. Press the buttons to select On, then press the OK or button.

Logos of Discs that can be played

Dolby Digital

Digital Audio

VIDEO AUDIO

6 or 8 hrs (EP:Extended) 2 hrs (XP: Excellent Quality) Double sided(5) 4 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) (9.4GB) 8 hrs (LP: Long Playback) 12 or 16 hrs (EP:Extended) 1hr (XP: Excellent Quality) 2 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) 4 hrs (LP: Long Playback) 6 or 8 hrs (EP:Extended) Single Layer(5) (4.7GB) 1hr (XP: Excellent Quality) 2 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) 4 hrs (LP: Long Playback) 6 or 8 hrs (EP:Extended) 2 hrs (XP: Excellent Quality) Dual Layer(5) 4 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) (8.5GB) 8 hrs (LP: Long Playback) 11 or 15 hrs (EP:Extended) 1hr (XP: Excellent Quality)

Stereo

PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc.

DVD-RW

5 (4.7GB)

MP3 DVD-R VIDEO AUDIO

DVD+RW
2 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) 4 hrs (LP: Long Playback) 6 or 8 hrs (EP:Extended) 1hr (XP: Excellent Quality)
Single Layer(5) 2 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) (4.7GB) 4 hrs (LP: Long Playback) DVD+R VIDEO AUDIO 6 or 8 hrs (EP:Extended) 2 hrs (XP: Excellent Quality) Dual Layer(5) 4 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) (8.5GB) 8 hrs (LP: Long Playback) 11 or 15 hrs (EP:Extended)

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Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Video with a region number other than 2 or ALL 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. A DVDR/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and not nalised in a different manufacturers recorder. DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc CVD/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 specic operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the box. Please refer to this if necessary. Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched, ngerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or 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 NTSC programmes recorded on them can be played but cannot be recorded using this product.

Playing a Disc

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the discs label facing up. 3. 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. 4. Press the STOP button to stop playback. When you stop playing a disc, the DVD Recorder & VCR remembers where you stopped, When you press the 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.) 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 childrens ngers 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.

Skipping Chapters or Tracks
During playback, press the l or l button on the remote control. 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/-RW(VR mode)). Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to the beginning of the previous chapter, track or marker (DVD-RAM/-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/-RW(VR mode)).
Skipping ahead 30 seconds
In play mode, press F.ADV/SKIP button to skip ahead exactly 30 seconds.
Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

Slow Motion Play

During Still 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. Slow motion can play only in the forward direction on MPEG4 discs.

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Step Motion Play
During Still mode, press the F.ADV/SKIP 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. No sound is heard during STEP or SLOW mode.

Using the ANYKEY button

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

DVD-VIDEO

Title Time 1/2 00:00:11 D 5.1CH Chapter 1/28 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG Repeat Off Angle 1/1 Zoom Off
If you want to move to a certain title, chapter or time, use this function. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select a Title, a Chapter or a Time. 3. Press the buttons or number (0~9) buttons to select the desired scene. (In case of searching a time, enter the time in the sequence of hours, minutes, seconds using the number buttons.) Then, press the OK button. This may not work for some discs. When an audio CD (CDDA) or an MP3 disc is inserted, according to the disc type, the information display may not be appear. The Time Search function does not operate on some discs. To make the sub-menu disappear, press the ANYKEY or RETURN button again.

Changing the Camera Angle
Title Time 1/2 00:01:01 D 5.1CH Chapter 1/28 Subtitle ENG Audio ENG Repeat Off Angle 1/3 Zoom Off
If a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function. If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. 1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select Angle, then press the buttons or number (0~9) buttons to select the desired angle scene. This function is disc-dependent, and may not work all DVDs. This function does not work when a DVD has not been recorded with a multi-camera angle system. To make the sub-menu disappear, press the ANYKEY or RETURN button again.

Zooming-In

1. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2. Press the buttons to select Zoom, then press the OK button. ( ) will be displayed. 3. Press , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 4. Press the OK button. Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X (four times the normal size). : DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVDR normal size X2 X4 X2 normal size

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Using the Bookmarks

Bookmark

- - - - - - - --
(V mode) Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position.

Setting Bookmarks

MOVE PLAY CLEAR RETURN
1. Press the MARKER button during playback. 2. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. The number 1 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3. Press the button to move to the next position. 4. Press the OK button again when the desired scene appears. The number 2 is displayed and the scene is memorized. Repeat above to bookmark other positions. You can bookmark up to 10 scenes.

Playing back a Bookmark

1. Press the MARKER button. 2. Press the buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3. Press the OK or button to start playing from the selected scene. ll

- - - - --

Clearing a Bookmark
1. Press the MARKER button. 2. Press the buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3. Press the CANCEL button to delete the selected bookmark. When the disc tray is opened and then closed, bookmarks will disappear.

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Using the Markers

Marker

- - - - - - - -- N : 2

(VR mode)

Setting Markers
1. Press the MARKER button during playback.
2. Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3. Press the button to move to the next position. 4. Press the OK button again when the desired scene appears. The number 02 is displayed and the scene is memorized. DVD-RAM or DVD-RW(VR Mode) discs have the Marker function instead of the Bookmark function. The Marker function allows you to mark up to 99 scenes. Since the scenes may be displayed as many different pages, numbering is necessary. If a disc in use is encoded with disc Protect, Markers cannot be set or delete. Only playback is available.

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Playing back an MP3 Disc
SONG01 No. Title ROOT SONG01 SONG02 SONG03 SONG04 SONG05 SONG06 OK RETURN EXIT Music List 01/11
1. Insert an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. 2. Press the buttons to select the Disc Navigation, and then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select the Music, and then press the OK or button. 4. Press the buttons to select the track (song) you want to hear, and then press the OK button.

0:00:06

SONG01 3.5MB 01/26/2007

006 MOVE

MP3 Screen Elements
1. Play mode icon. 2. Current track (song) : Displays the name of the track being played. 3. Displays the current play index and total le 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 le and folder list (song list). 6. Button display. 7. MP3 le information
TRACK 1 No. Title 001 TRACK 1 PLAY MODE 002 TRACK 2 Repeat : Off 003 TRACK 3 Play Option : NormalTRACK 005 TRACK TRACK TRACK 7 MOVE OK
Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc

0:00:01

1. During playback, press the ANYKEY button. The Repeat mode will be highlighted. 2. Press the buttons to select the desired repeat mode you want to play repeatedly, then press the OK button. Repeat Track (CD (CD-DA)/MP3) Repeat Folder (MP3) Repeat Disc (CD (CD-DA)/MP3)
- To return to normal playback Press the CANCEL button to return to normal playback.

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Play Option Mode
TRACK 1 No. Title 001 TRACK 1 PLAY MODE 002 TRACK 2 Repeat : Off 003 TRACK 3 Play Option : NormalTRACK 005 TRACK TRACK TRACK 7 MOVE OK Music List 01/15 Length 0:03:50 0:04:00 0:03:49 0:03:47 0:04:29 0:03:44 0:03:44 EXIT
1. In the still mode, press the ANYKEY button. The Play option will be highlighted. 2. Press the buttons to select a desired Play option, then press the OK button. Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. Playlist : The Playlist playback option allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. Intro [ I ] : The rst 10 seconds of each track will be played.If you want to listen to the music that you have selected, press the OK button or button. The play option will be ll changed to Normal Play. When Intro Play is completed, Normal Play is performed. Random [ R ] : The Random option plays a discs tracks in random order. After a random list is generated and played completely, another random list is generated and played. Random Play continues until the play option is changed.

Copy All MOVE OK RETURN EXIT

Direct copy VCR to DVD

Insert the VHS tape you want to copy. Insert 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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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.

Playing the Title List

DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2007 No. Title Title List 3/4 Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:09 Play 03 JAN/01/2007 01:30 00:01:36 Rename 04 JAN/01/2007 01:3000:00:11 Delete Edit Protection MOVE OK RETURN EXIT
Follow these instructions to play back a title from the Title List. 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the buttons to select a title you want to play from Title List, and then press the PLAY button. 3. Press the STOP button to stop playing. To return to the title list screen, press the TITLE LIST button.
JAN/01/2007 01:00 PR1 JAN/01/2007 XP
Title List 3/4 Length Edit
Title List Screen Elements
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 By pressing the ANYKEY button, you can play desired title. (see page 39) This may depend on the type of disc. DVD-RW(V)/DVD+RW/R has limited editing function.
01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:JAN/01/2007 01:00 00:01:JAN/01/2007 01:30 00:00:11
01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:09 Play 03 JAN/01/2007 01:00 00:01:36 Rename 04 JAN/01/2007 01:30 00:00:11 Delete Edit Protection OK RETURN

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Recording on Free space
DVD+RW Free Space No. Title Title List 5/7 Length Edit 12:30 00:00:03 12:00 00:00:15 12:30 00:00:16 00:00:15 Recording 12:30 00:08:16 03:40:27 EXIT 01 APR/19/2007 12:00 00:00:APR/19/APR/20/APR/20/Free Space 06 APR/21/Free Space OK
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.

Free Space PR 10 SP MOVE

DVD-VR355 only 1. Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. 2. Press the button to select Free Space, then press the OK or button. On-air TV images will appear on the left side of the title list. 3. Press the OK button.

DVD-RAM(VR) Scene No. 001 Start End Make Scene

Creating a Playlist

Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title.

Title List : 1/7

Make OK RETURN
(VR mode) 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the buttons to select Playlist, then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select New Playlist, then press the OK or button. The Make Scene screen is displayed. 4. Press the OK button at the start point. The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. The yellow-coloured 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. Playback related buttons: ( , , , , ) 5. Press the OK button at the end point. The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. The yellow-coloured selection bar moves to the Make icon. - To make a new playlist 6. Press the buttons to select Make, then press the OK button. A new Make Scene screen is displayed. A new Scene will be added to the current Playlist. You can check and see all the scenes on Edit Playlist screen. (See page 71) Repeat steps 1~6 if you want to make a new playlist. Repeat steps 4~6 if you want to make scenes of the playlist. - To return to Edit Playlist menu 7. Press the buttons to select Return, then press the OK button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. You can create up to 99 playlist titles.
Make Scene Scene No. 001 Start End

00:00:08 00:00:08 Return

Edit Playlist 1/1 No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:06
Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may be slightly different. A disc that is recorded on this unit cannot be displayed playlist menu if EZ REC MODE set to "On".

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Playing Titles in the Playlist
DVD-RAM(VR) JAN/01/2007 No. Title Edit Playlist 3/3 Length Edit
Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles.
01 JAN/01/2007 12:00 00:00:JAN/01/2007 12:30 00:00:25 Play 03 JAN/01/2007 12:0 00:00:05 Rename
(VR mode) 1. Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 2. Press the buttons to select the title you want to play from the Playlist, then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select Play, then press the OK or button. The playlist titles will be played back. 4. Press the STOP button to stop playing. The screen returns to the Edit Playlist screen.

A DVD-RW can be nalised or unnalised in VR mode. Finalise Mark Operation DVD-RW(VR:F) Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are impossible. Unnalise DVD-RW(VR mode) Additional recording, deletion, editing, and protection are possible.

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Delete All Title Lists
DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Playlist Disc Manager Programme Setup Copy MOVE OK RETURN EXIT Disc Name Disc Protection : : Not Protected
Disc Format : DVD-VR Do you want to Disc Finalise delete all title lists? Delete All Title Lists Yes No
DVD-VR355 only 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select Delete All Title Lists, then press the OK or button. You will be prompted with the conrmation message Do you want to delete all title lists?. 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. 4. Press the buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. All title lists are deleted.

Edit Compatible

DVD+RW Title List Disc Manager Disc Name : Disc Format
For DVD+RW discs, this function needs to be performed in order to view edited chapters or titles on a standard DVD player.
Edit Compatible Do you want to execute Edit Compatible? Programme This may take more than an hour depending on the configuration. Setup Copy Yes No
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the OK or button. 3. Press the buttons to select Edit Compatible, and then press the OK or button. 4. Press the buttons to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The Edit Compatible process will start. After performing Edit Compatible, you can move to the title menu of the disc by pressing the TITLE MENU button. If you dont performing Chapter Edit, you will be prompted with the conrmation message You do not need to execute Edit Compatible.

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Troubleshooting (DVD)
If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre. Problem No power. Explanation/Solution Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. Did you press the /I button of your DVD Recorder & VCR.

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The remote control doesnt work.

Other problems

No HDMI output. (DVD-VR355 only) Abnormal HDMI output screen. (DVD-VR355 only) HDMI output Jitter (DVD-VR355 only)
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Troubleshooting (VCR)
Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power You cannot insert a video cassette The television programme 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 Explanation/Solution Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the /I 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 inserted a tape which has enough time to record Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape. Check the tuner/external setting. It should be on tuner. Check the TV antenna connections. Press the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons to minimize this effect.
When the button is pressed during A still picture may have noise bars, depending on the condition of II playback, the still picture has severe the tape. Press the PROG/TRK ( / ) buttons during slow motion to noise bar streaks 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.

Video Head Cleaning

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 centre.

Samsung DVD Recorders / Combo
Model DVD Recorder DVD-R155 SAMSUNG DVD Recorder * Multi Format Recording * Up-converts signals to digital output (1080i) * HDMI Video Output * DV Input SAMSUNG DVD Recorder * 160GB HDD * Multi Format Recording * Up-converts signals to digital output (1080i) * HDMI Video Output * DV Input SAMSUNG DVD Recorder * 250GB HDD * Multi Format Recording including DVD-RAM * Up-converts signals to digital output (1080i) * HDMI Video Output * DV Input SAMSUNG DVD Recorder * SD Digital Tuner Built In * 160GB HDD * Multi Format Recording * Up-converts signals to digital output (1080i) * HDMI Video Output * DV Input SAMSUNG DVD Recorder * SD Digital Tuner Built In * 250GB HDD * Multi Format Recording * Up-converts signals to digital output (1080i) * HDMI Video Output * DV Input SAMSUNG DVD Recorder & VCR Combo * Dual Format DVD Recorder * HiFi VCR * DivX Playback * Dual Control Remote $299.00 Description RRP Inc

DVD-HR753

$499.00

DVD-HR755

$599.00
DVD Recorder with SD Digital Tuner DVDSH853

$699.00

DVDSH855

$829.00

DVD / VCR Combo DVD-VR355 $399.00
Samsung DVD Players / Blu-ray / Combo
Model DVD Player DVD-P171 SAMSUNG DVD Player * MP3 / WMA / JPEG / DivX Playback * 12Bit / 108Mhz Video DAC for life like pictures * Progressive Scan * Digital Audio Output SAMSUNG DVD Player * MP3 / WMA / JPEG Playback * Up-converts signals to full digital output (1080p) * HDMI Video Output * Digital Audio Output SAMSUNG Blu-ray DVD Player * Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD support * HDMI 1.3 * 1080p Display Capability * Upconverts DVD's up to 1080p via HDMI * Full compatibility with 24 movie frames per second playback $119.00 Description RRP Inc

DVD-1080P7

$219.00
DVD Player - Blu-ray BD-P1400 $699.00
DVD / VCR Combo DVD-V6700 SAMSUNG DVD Player & VCR Combo * SlimLine * Fully Featured DVD Player * DivX Playback * HiFi VCR $179.00