DVD-VCR DVD-V530A Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE EJECT OK www.samsung.com.au ® PAL Contents Contents N RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS I I I N FOREWORD I I Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 5 Disc Type and Characteristics ................................................................................................. 6 GB N DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS I I I I I I I Front View of the DVD-VCR .................................................................................................... Rear View of the DVD-VCR ..................................................................................................... Infrared Remote Control .......................................................................................................... Display Indicators..................................................................................................................... Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 7 7 8 9 9 I I I I Selecting the Recording Speed................................................................................................. Protecting a Recorded Cassette ............................................................................................... Recording a Programme Immediately....................................................................................... Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop .......................................................................... Using the Feature......................................................................................................... Modifying Programming ................................................................................................ Using the Timer Programming Feature ..................................................................................... Checking a Preset Recording ................................................................................................... Cancelling a Preset Recording................................................................................................. Playing a Cassette .................................................................................................................... Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ....................................................................................... Selecting the Audio Output Mode ............................................................................................. Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ............................................................................................ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame....................................................................................... Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds ................................................................................... Searching for a Specific Sequence ........................................................................................... Using the Tape Counter ............................................................................................................ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable........................................................................... Using the Assemble Edit Function ............................................................................................ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ............................................................................ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ........................................................................... Choosing a Connection ............................................................................................................. Setting Up the Language Features................................................................................................. Setting Up the Audio Options......................................................................................................... Setting Up the Display Options ...................................................................................................... Setting Up the Parental Control ..................................................................................................... A/V Receiver Connections ............................................................................................................ Special Playback Features ............................................................................................................ Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ............................................................................................. Using the Display Function............................................................................................................ Changing the Camera Angle ......................................................................................................... Selecting the Subtitle Language..................................................................................................... Repeat Play................................................................................................................................. Selecting the Audio Language ....................................................................................................... Using the Mark Function ............................................................................................................... MP3/WMA Play............................................................................................................................ Program Play & Random Play ....................................................................................................... Picture CD Playback..................................................................................................................... 28 29 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 40 41 42 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 55 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 GB N PLAYING BACK I I N CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR I I I I I I I I I I I Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR ....................................................................................... Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable ....................................................... Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ........................................................... Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment ......................................... Plug & Auto Set Up .................................................................................................................. Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR................................................................................ Deck Control Keys ................................................................................................................... Basic TV Tuner Operations...................................................................................................... Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................................................ Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................................................... Setting the Menu Language ..................................................................................................... 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 I I I I I I I I I I N DVD FUNCTIONS I I N SETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Presetting the Stations Automatically ...................................................................................... Presetting the Stations Manually ............................................................................................. Clearing a Preset Station ......................................................................................................... Changing the Preset Station Table .......................................................................................... Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel ................................................................................... Selecting the Colour Mode....................................................................................................... Intelligent Picture Control ......................................................................................................... Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ............................................................................ Extend .......................................................................................................................... Auto Power off ......................................................................................................................... Screen Messages .................................................................................................................... Selecting the Cassette Type .................................................................................................... Repeat Play ............................................................................................................................. S-VHS Play .............................................................................................................................. 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2 3 Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. N SOLVING PROBLEMS I GB I I Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 64 Problems and Solutions (VCR) ............................................................................................. 65 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) .............................................................................................. 66 The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. GB 10% 40°C 75% This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method 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 by authorized by Macrovision Corporized 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. H 5°C H Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids. Symbols 1 1 Important Note Press/push 1 = Step number Hold down Do NOT place any objects on the DVD-VCR or remote control. During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD-VCR from the mains socket and aerial. If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place. THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS 4 5 Disc Type and Characteristics Front View of the DVD-VCR This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : STANDBY/ON BUTTON DVD DECK REW /SKIP BACK BUTTON RECORD BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT VCR SELECT BUTTON EJECT BUTTON GB Disc Types (Logos) DVD Recording Disc Size Types 12 Cm Audio + Video 8 Cm Max. Playing Time Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. 74 min. DVD SELECT BUTTON Characteristics EJECT GB · DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. · Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on-screen menu. VIDEO-CD Audio + Video 12 Cm STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON BUTTON EZ VIEW BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON LINE IN 2 VIDEO INPUT JACK LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK · Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology. 8 Cm 20 min. AUDIO-CD Audio 12 Cm 74 min. 8 Cm 20 min. · An LP is recorded as an analog signal with more distortion. CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time. Rear View of the DVD-VCR * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) * It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. LINE IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RF ANTENNA INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL) Disc Markings ~ ...