Instruction Manual DVD-V540 DVD-V440 DVD-V340 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE OK PAL www.samsungvcr.com Remote Control Overview (DVD-V540) (DVD-V440/V340) STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE OK OK Contents Foreword Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 6 7 Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playing Back Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . 21 Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . 21 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . 22 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 22 Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . 22 Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 22 Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable . 24 Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 25 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control 5(DVD-V540 Only) . . . . . . . 25 DVD Functions Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . 26 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A/V Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Component Connections (for DVD) 5(DVD-V540/DVD-V440) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . 33 Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . 35 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using the Mark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback Features 5(DVD-V540/DVD-V440) . . . . . . . . 41 DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback 5(DVD-V540/DVD-V440) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Solving Problems Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Connecting Your DVD-VCR Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . 7 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Plug & Auto Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . . 9 Deck Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Copying from DVD to VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting Up Your DVD-VCR Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . 12 Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . 13 Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . 14 Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel . . . . . . 15 Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 NICAM 5(DVD-V540/DVD-V440) . . . . . . . . . 16 Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recording Television Broadcasts Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . 18 S-VHS Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . 19 Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 19 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop 19 Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . 20 ENG-2 Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. 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. 10% 40°C 75% 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. 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 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. ENG-3 Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size DVD Audio + Video 12 Cm 8 Cm Max. Playing Time Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. Characteristics · 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 with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology. VIDEO-CD Audio + Video 12 Cm 8 Cm 74 min. 20 min. AUDIO-CD Audio 12 Cm 8 Cm 74 min. 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. * 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. Disc Markings Play Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player. ~ · Play Region Number PAL NTSC · PAL colour system in Australia, Newzealand, etc. · NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. · Dolby Digital disc Progressive Scan Outputs (525p/625p) "Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture, in case of 525 or 625 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the `STANDARD DEFINITION' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p and 625p DVD player, please contact our customer servise center." STEREO DIGITAL SOUND · Stereo disc · Digital Audio disc · DTS disc · Disc contains a Divx software product ENG-4 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V540) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 15 16 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON COPY BUTTON PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON PROGRESSIVE BUTTON LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK LINE IN2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK (DVD-V440) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 56789 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 DVD DECK VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT STANDBY/ON BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON COPY BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON PROGRESSIVE BUTTON LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK LINE IN2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK EJECT BUTTON (DVD-V340) 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5678 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 DVD DECK VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT STANDBY/ON BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON EZ VIEW BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON DVD SELECT BUTTON VCR SELECT BUTTON LINE IN2 VIDEO INPUT JACK LINE IN2 AUDIO INPUT JACK EJECT BUTTON ENG-5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V540/DVD-V440) 1 1 2 3 4 RF ANTENNA INPUT RF OUT TO TV LINE IN 1 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) 5 6 23 4 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (OPTICAL) S-VIDEO OUT JACK (DVD-V340) 1 1 2 3 4 RF ANTENNA INPUT RF OUT TO TV LINE IN 1 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) 5 6 23 4 7 8 5 6 7 8 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT JACK Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL & BATTERIES /ON DBY STAN E /CLOS OPEN 5(DVD-540/SV-DVD440) AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE ENG-6 Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: x x x x 6 An outdoor aerial An indoor aerial A cable television network A satellite receiver Make sure that both the television and the DVDVCR are switched off before connecting the cables. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The DVD Deck is active A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is displayed VHS tape is inserted The VCR Deck is active A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. 1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. 2 Connect this cable to the 75 coaxial socket marked on the rear of your DVD-VCR. TV 3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the on your DVD-VCR. socket Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: x Purchase the DVD-VCR x Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly 4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television. 5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the RCA cable (see next page) if your television is equipped with this type of connection. 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control. 2 Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect the polarities: x + on the battery with + on the remote control x ­ on the battery with ­ on the remote control 2 3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pushing it back into place. TV 1 4 3 Do not mix different battery types (manganese and alkaline for example). ENG-7 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: x Obtain better quality sound and pictures x Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off. Make sure that both the television and the DVDVCR are switched off before connecting the cables. The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems ...