User's Manual DVD-V5450 DVD-V5500 DVD-V6000 DVD-V6400 DVD-V6500 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE OK PAL www.samsung.com Safety Instructions Getting Started 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. 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 jack 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 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 disassembling is prohibited. 2 - English Disc Type and Characteristics Getting Started This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size 12 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, DTS and MPEG-2 system. - Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the onscreen menu. - CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time. DVD Audio + Video 8 Cm AUDIO-CD Audio 12 Cm 74 min. 8 Cm *(DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 20 min. VIDEO-CD Audio + Video 12Cm 74 min. - Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology. 8 Cm 20 min. - DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) - It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. - The recorded disc may not run as playback depends on the recording speed. - Do not run the player with two discs loaded at the same time. Disc Markings ~ Play Region Number PAL colour system in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc. NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. Dolby Digital disc PAL NTSC STEREO DIGITAL SOUND Stereo disc Digital Audio disc DTS disc Disc contains a Divx software product Play Region Number Both the DVD-VCR 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 be played. The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player. English - 3 Settings Contents Getting Started Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . 3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . 17 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . 19 Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . 20 Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . 23 Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . 23 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . 8 Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 VCR Functions Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 24 NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VideoPlus Extend (DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) . . . . 26 Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . 27 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . 28 Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . 28 Recording a Programme Immediately . . . 29 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 30 Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . 30 Using the VideoPlus Feature (DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) . . . . 31 Modifying VideoPlus Programming (DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) . . . . 32 Using the Timer Programming Feature . . 33 Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . 35 Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . 36 Connections Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . 14 AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable (DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000/DVD-V6500) . . 15 Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4 - English Playing Back Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . 37 Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . 38 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . 38 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . 38 Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . 38 Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . 39 Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Reference Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . 65 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . 66 Getting Started DVD Functions Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . 42 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . 44 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . 45 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . 46 DivX(R) Registration (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Firmware Upgrade (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 48 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . 52 Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . 53 Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . 53 Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . 54 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Repeat Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 A to B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) . . 58 Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 DivX/MPEG4 Playback (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 English - 5 Overviews Getting Started Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5450/DVD-V6400) 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000) 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500) 1 2 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 67 8 9 10 11 12 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 13 14 15 16 17 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON FAST FORWARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON EZ VIEW BUTTON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK 6 - English Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6000) 1 2 3 Getting Started 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AUDIO L/R OUT JACKS AERIAL IN CONNECTOR AUDIO L/R OUT JACKS (DVD ONLY) VIDEO OUT JACK OUT TO TV CONNECTOR 6. 7. 8. 9. AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) JACK DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS S-VIDEO OUT JACK Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5450/DVD-V5500/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS AERIAL IN CONNECTOR AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) JACK AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD ONLY) VIDEO OUT JACK OUT TO TV CONNECTOR 7. AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) JACK 8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS (COAXIAL) 9. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS 10. S-VIDEO OUT JACK Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 1. The DVD Deck is active. 2. Disc is loaded. 3. The time, counter position, current deck status is displayed. 4. VHS tape is inserted. 5. The VCR Deck is active. 6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. 6 English - 7 Accessories Getting Started You have just purchased a SAMSUNG DVD-VCR. Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: · Purchase the DVD-VCR · Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 1 OK Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control. Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control Owner's Instructions Audio & Video Cable RF Cable 2 Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect the polarities: · + on the battery with + on the remote control · ­ on the battery with ­ on the remote control · Do not mix different battery types (manganese and alkaline for example). 3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pushing it back into place. 8 - English Tour of the Remote Control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE OK 8. STOP ( I ) Used to stop during playback. 9. SEARCH/SKIP (oeoe / , loeoe / l) Used to search forward or backward through a disc. Used to skip the title, chapter, or track. 10. SUBTITLE Used to change the DVD's subtitle language. 11. MENU Used to display the on-screen menu. 12. OK ... / , oe / Used to control the cursor in the on-screen menu and confirm your choice. 13. SPEED Used to select the recording speed. 14. REC ( G ) Used to make a recording on cassette. 15. TIMER Used to activate the timer recording of a programme. 16. ANGLE Used to access various camera angles on a DVD. IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) Used to adjust the sharpness of the picture. 17. OPEN/CLOSE Used to open and close the disc and video cassette tray. 18. SHUTTLE Used to play a sequence at variable speeds. 19. TV/VCR Used to select TV or VCR. 20. INPUT SEL. Used to select a external input signal. 21. PROG ( / ) Used to select a TV programme. 22. F.ADV/STEP Getting Started Démarrer Used to advance a sequence frame by frame. 1. STANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 2. Number Buttons 3. CLEAR Used to clear a preset TV station. Used to cancel a preset recording. Used to cancel a preset mark. Used to set the tape counter to zero. Used to resume normal play during repeat play. 4. VCR Used to operate VCR. 5. DVD Used to operate DVD. ... 6. TRK (... / ) Used to adjust picture alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture during playback. 7. AUDIO Used to access various audio functions. 23. PLAY/STILL ( ll ) Used to play or pause during playback. 24. INFO. Used to display the current setting or disc status. 25. RETURN Used to return to a previous menu. 26. EZ VIEW Used to adjust the aspect ratio on a disc. 27. DISC MENU Used to display a disc menu. 28. MARK Used to mark a position during playback a disc. SEARCH Used to search for a specific sequence. 29. MODE Used to select the programme or random play. REPEAT Used to allow the repeat play a title, chapter, track, disc or A-B. English - 9 Connections Connections Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD-VCR. Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD ...