Samsung DVD-VR325 User Manual

Instruction ManualDVD-VR325www.samsung.comAK68-00831B-00PAL

Getting Started10 - EnglishStep 6Finalising & Playing onother DVD componentsTo play your DVD on other DVD components, finalis-ing may be necessary

Getting StartedEnglish - 11To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.1. Switch your television on.2. Point the

Getting Started12 - EnglishFront Panel 1 2 34101112 13 14 151. DVD DECK 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON3. VCR DECK 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON6.

Getting StartedEnglish - 131. HDMI OUT JACK2. S-VIDEO OUT JACK3. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS4. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)5. AUDIO/VIDEO JACK (A

Getting Started14 - EnglishTour of the Remote Control11. OK/DIRECTION Buttons (…… / †† / œœ / √√Buttons)12. RETURN ButtonReturns to previous menu.1

English - 15ConnectionsConnecting &Setting UpQuick OverviewA Quick overview presented in this guide will giveyou enough information to start using

16 - EnglishConnectionsConnecting DVDRecorder & VCR to theTV using the RF Cable1Remove the aerial or network input cable from thetelevision.2Conne

English - 17Connections1AV2 IN (EXT): By means of 21-pin Scart CablePlug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver orother equipment into the AV2 (EXT)

18 - EnglishConnectionsYou will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperatesthe picture element into black and white(Y) andcolour(C) signals to presen

English - 19Connections• Press the P.SCAN button on the front panel whileunit in stop mode, Video resolution will switchbetween 576i and 576p. • Make

Getting StartedWarningTO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO Q

20 - EnglishConnectionsConnecting HDMI/DVIto a TVIf your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVIcable to a TV. You will enjoy the best quality image

English - 21Connections❚Case1 : Connecting an external devicesto the AUX jacksYou can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVDRecorder & VC

22 - EnglishSystem SetupSystem SetupOn-Screen MenuNavigationThe on-screen menus allow you to enable or disablevarious functions on your DVD Recorder &

English - 23System Setup5Wait current time and date are displayed automatically.6Check the date and time.• if it is: CorrectPress OK button then the d

24 - EnglishSystem Setup4Press the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes,day, month and year.• The option selected highlight.5Press the …† buttons t

System SetupAuto SetupYou do not need to preset the stations if you havealready set them automatically (See Plug & Auto Setupon page 23).Your DVD

26 - EnglishSystem Setup6Press the …† buttons to select Edit, then pressthe OK or √ button. Manual Setup menu is displayed.7Press the œ √ buttons to s

System Setup11Press the …† buttons to select Decoder.Press the œ √ buttons to select On or Off.Indicate whether you wish to use a decoder Onor Off.121

28 - EnglishSystem Setup6Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then pressthe OK or √ button.7Press the œ√buttons to select Yes, then pressthe OK butt

Setting Up theLanguage OptionsIf you set audio, subtitle, disc menu, on-screen menuand DivX subtitle language in advance, they will comeup automatica

Getting StartedEnglish - 3Important Safety InstructionsRead these operating instructions carefully before usingthe unit. Follow all the safety instruc

3Press the …† buttons to select Audio, then pressthe OK or √ button.Audio setup menu will be displayed.4Press the …† buttons to select the desired au

English - 31System SetupSetting Up the Display(Video) OptionsThis function allows you to setup the TV screen settings.1With the unit in Stop mode/No D

Setting Up the ParentalControlThe Parental Control function works in conjunction withDVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helpsyou control th

English - 33System Setup5Enter your password again, and then press the OKor √ button.6Press the …† buttons to select On, then press theOK or √ button.

34 - EnglishSystem Setup5Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCRoption, then press the OK or √ button.6Press the …† buttons to select the desir

English - 35System Setup❚ IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) The intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you toadjust the sharpness of the image aut

36 - EnglishSystem Setup7Press the REC button to start recording.The message “Do you want to create the chaptermenu after this recording?” is

English - 37System SetupFront DisplayAdjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display.1With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, pressthe MENU b

38 - EnglishSystem SetupComponent Output(Y, Pb, Pr)AV1 ScartR, G, BCompositeXOXOOOO(TV in progressive mode)XXXXXOXOOOOAV2 ScartComposite Video outS-Vi

English - 39PlaybackPlaybackThis section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type.Before PlayingRead the following information before playi

Getting Started• Use a 700MB (80 minutes) CD-RW/-R disc.If possible, do not use a 800MB (90 minutes) or abovedisc, as the disc may not play back.• If

40 - EnglishPlaybackPlaying a Disc This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operatewith discs that are compatible with DVD-RAMStandard Version 2.0. Play

English - 41PlaybackUsing the Search & SkipFunctions❚ Searching through a Chapter or TrackDuring the playback, press the SEARCH œœ or √√button on

42 - EnglishPlaybackSlow Motion Play/Step Motion Play❚ Slow Motion Play During pause mode, press the SEARCH œœ or √√button on the remote control for m

English - 43Playback• If you want to move to a desired time to help you find ascene.1Press the ANYKEY button during playback.2Press the ……††buttons to

44 - EnglishPlayback❚Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback)1Press the ANYKEY button during playback.Repeat is highlighted.2Press the …† buttons to selec

English - 45PlaybackSelecting the Subtitle &Audio Language❚ Selecting the SUBTITLE languageSubtitle languages may not work depending on the disc t

46 - EnglishPlaybackUsing the ANGLE buttonIf the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLEappears on the screen.1Press the ANGLE button, then the ANGLE

English - 47Playback❚ Playing back a Bookmark1Press the MARKER button.2Press the œ √buttons to select a bookmarkedscene.3Press the OK or √llbutton to

48 - EnglishPlaybackUsing the Markers1Press the MARKER button during playback.2Press the OK button when the desired sceneappears.• The number 01 is di

English - 49PlaybackPlaying back an AudioCD (CD-DA)Each disc has a variety of menu functions available.❚ Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA)1Insert an au

Getting StartedEnglish - 5• DVD-RW(VR mode)- This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can repeat recording, e

50 - EnglishPlaybackPlaying back an MP3Disc❚ Playing back an MP3 Disc1Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray.• The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks(s

English - 51PlaybackPlay Option ModeThe Play Option can be used with an audio CD or MP3 inthe Play or Stop mode.1Press the ANYKEY button during playba

52 - EnglishPlaybackPlaying back a PictureDiscThere are two types of Picture CD. One is a CD withonly JPEG files. The other one is a CD with JPEG file

English - 53PlaybackPlaying back anMPEG4 DiscMPEG4 Function DescriptionMPEG4 File is used to contain the audio and video data. MPEG4 File with followi

54 - EnglishPlaybackTo play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCRdeck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on theAuto Play to enable the

English - 55PlaybackEach time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder& VCR, an index is automatically marked on the tapewhen recording starts.T

56 - EnglishRecording Finalise- This closes the DVD-RW/-R so no additionalrecording can be done. Unfinalise - This allows additional recording on a

English - 57Recording❚Recording FormatsSince available functions differ depending on the disctype, select a disc that best fits your preferences. When

58 - EnglishRecordingConcerning Copy Control SignalsTV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may haveone of the following three signal types, C

English - 59RecordingRecording FromExternal DevicesFollow these directions to record onto a disc or a tapefrom External Devices.1Connect the Output of

Getting Started6- EnglishContentsGetting StartedGetting StartedWarning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Precautio

60 - EnglishRecordingMaking a TimerRecordingMaking a One TouchRecording (OTR)One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute i

English - 61Recording7Press the OK button.If the timer settings overlapThe programmes are recorded in order of priority. If timer recording is set for

62 - EnglishRecordingEditing the ScheduledRecord ListFollow these directions to edit the timer record list.1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU

English - 63RecordingDeleting the ScheduledRecord ListFollow these directions to delete a title from the timerrecord list.1With the unit in Stop mode,

64 - EnglishRecordingUsing the Video Plus+Feature Before presetting your DVD Recorder & VCR:• Switch on both the television and your DVD Recorder&

English - 65RecordingBasic VCR RecordingVideo Plus+ ExtendedBefore starting1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections.2. Check the remaining time on

66 - EnglishRecording4Press the  (REC) button on the remote control orfront panel.For options while recording is in progress, see“Special Recording F

English - 67RecordingYou can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD.Check the remaining time on the tape and disc.❚To copy from DVD to VCR1With the un

68 - EnglishRecording❚ To copy from VCR to DVD1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENUbutton in stop mode.2Press the …† buttons to select Copy, the

English - 69EditingEditingThis section introduces basic functions of DVDediting and explains both edit functions for therecording on a disc and edit f

Getting StartedEnglish - 7VCR PlaybackPlaying back a VHS Tape (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 - EnglishEditing2Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation,then press the OK or √ button twice.The Title List screen is displayed.3Press the …

English - 71EditingBasic Editing (Title List)❚ Renaming (Labeling) a TitleFollow these instructions to rename a title list, i.e., to editthe title of

72 - EnglishEditing❚ Locking (Protecting) a TitleFollow these instructions to lock a title to protect it fromaccidental deletion.1Press the TITLE LIST

English - 73Editing3Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK or √ button.You will be prompted with a confirmation message. DVD-RAM/-RW

74 - EnglishEditing4Press the OK button at the starting point.The image and starting point time are displayed inthe section deletion starting point wi

English - 75EditingAdvanced Editing(Playlist)❚ Creating a PlaylistFollow these instructions to create a new playlist titlefrom a recorded title.1With

76 - EnglishEditing3Press the …† buttons to select Play, then pressthe OK or √ button.The playlist titles will be played back.4Press the STOP button

English - 77Editing❚Renaming a Playlist TitleFollow these instructions to rename a playlist Title, i.e. toedit the title of a playlist title.1Press th

78 - EnglishEditing❚Editing a Scene for the PlaylistFollow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist.1Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc

English - 79Editing4Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene youwant to modify, then press the OK button.5Press the …† buttons to select Modify, t

Getting Started8- EnglishBefore Reading theUser’s ManualAbout the use of this user’s manual1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions beforeus

80 - EnglishEditing4Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene youwant to move (change the position), then press theOK button.5Press the …† buttons

English - 81Editing7Press the OK button at the end point of the scene.• The image and time of the end point are dis-played in the End window.• To canc

82 - EnglishEditing❚Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist1Press the PLAY LIST button with the disc stopped.The Edit Playlist screen is displayed.Using

English - 83Editing❚Editing the Disc NameFollow these instructions to give a name to a disc.1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENUbutton.2Press t

84 - EnglishEditing❚Disc ProtectionDisc Protect allows you to protect your discs from beingformatted or deleted due to unintended operations.1With the

English - 85EditingDVD-RW• You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’4Press the œ √ buttons to sele

86 - EnglishEditing❚Unfinalising a Disc (V/VR mode) 1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENUbutton.2Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager,the

English - 87Editing❚Delete All Title Lists1With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENUbutton.2Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager,then press th

88 - EnglishReferenceReferenceTroubleshootingSpecificationsLIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINALPURCHASER††Troubleshooting ...

English - 89ReferenceIf your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre.Problem

Getting StartedEnglish - 9How to use the DVDRecorder & VCRStep 1Select the disc typeStep 2Format the disc to start recordingThis unit can record o

90 - EnglishReferenceTroubleshooting (DVD)Problem Explanation/SolutionYou cannot use the operation

English - 91ReferenceTroubleshooting (VCR)Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks.Problem

92 - EnglishReferencePower requirements AC 220 - 240V, 50HzGeneral Power consumption 45 WattsWeight 4,8 KgDimensions 430(W) x 321(D) x 84(H)Operating

UNITED KINGDOMREPUBLIC OF IRELANDThis Samsung product is warranted for the period oftwelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against def

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