User's Manual DVD-V6800 www.samsung.com AK68-01604C 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. 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. 1. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled wtih liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 2. The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readly operable at any time. 2 - English Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD-VCR 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 Max. Playing Time Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. 74 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. · CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time. 8 Cm AUDIO-CD Audio 12 Cm 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 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. 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. English - 3 Contents Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6800) . . . . . . . . . . .5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6800) . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Playing Back Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Connections 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 Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 DVD Functions Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 DivX(R) Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Repeat Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 A to B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 MP3/WMA/CD Audio Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 DivX/MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Settings Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Setting the Clock Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Setting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Reference Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 VCR Functions Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 NICAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop . . . . . . . . . .23 Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 4 - English Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6800) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. DVD DECK. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON. VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT. EJECT BUTTON. STANDBY/ON BUTTON. AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK. AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON. EZ VIEW BUTTON. RECORD BUTTON. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON. STOP BUTTON. PLAY/STILL BUTTON. FAST FORWARD/SKIP NEXT BUTTON. English - 5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6800) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS. 2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR. 3. AV2 (DEC./EXT.) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) JACK. 4. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD only). 5. VIDEO OUT JACK. 6. 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. Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 Accessories Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD-VCR. Tour of the Remote Control 1 Owner's Instructions Batteries for remote controls RF-Cable 2 3 16 17 18 19 20 4 5 6 7 8 9 21 22 23 24 25 Audio & Video Cable Remote Control 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 10 26 1 To release the battery compartment cover, push the tab in the direction of the arrow and lift up. 11 12 13 14 15 27 28 29 30 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 push it down. English - 7 1. DVD,VCR Used to operate DVD, VCR. 2. STANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 3. NUMBER buttons Use to input the value of operating needed (Example: Find track, chapter, timer, etc.) 4. TIMER Used to activate the timer recording of a programme. 5. REC ( ) Used to make a recording on cassette. 6. SKIP ( / ) Use to skip a title, chapter or track. 7. STOP ( ) Used to stop during playback. 8. AUDIO Used to access various audio functions. 9. TRACK ( ¤/ ¤) Used to adjust picture alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture during playback. 10. MENU Used to display the on-screen menu. ¦ 11. OK ¤ / ¤ ,¦ / Used to control the cursor in the on-screen menu and confirm your choice. 12. EZ VIEW Used to adjust the aspect ratio on a disc. 13. DISC MENU Used to display a disc menu. 14. SUBTITLE Used to change the DVD's subtitle language. 15. ANGLE Used to access various camera angles on a DVD. IPC (Intelligent Picture Control). Used to adjust the sharpness of the picture. 16. INPUT SEL. Used to select a external input signal. 17. TV/VCR Used to select TV or VCR. 18. INFO. Used to display the current setting or disc status. 19. OPEN/CLOSE Used to open and close the disc and video cassette tray. 20. SHUTTLE Used to play a sequence at variable speeds. 21. F.ADV/STEP Used to advance a sequence frame by frame. 22. SPEED Used to select the recording speed. 23. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) Used to play or pause during playback. 24. SEARCH ( / ) Used to search forward or backward through a disc. 25. PROG Used to select a TV programme. 26. RETURN Used to return to a previous menu. 27. ZOOM Used to enlarges picture . 28. CLEAR Used to Used to Used to Used to Used to play. clear a preset TV station. cancel a preset recording. cancel a preset mark. set the tape counter to zero. resume normal play during repeat 29. MARK ...