Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SV-DVD40 Samsung
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DVD-VCR SV -DVD40 SV -DVD50 SV -DVD55 www.samsungvcr .com PAL EJECT STANDBY/ON DVD PROG VCR AUX OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OK Instruction Manual.
3 2 Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Disc Type and Characteristics ....................................................................... 6 ◆ DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS ■ Front View of the DVD-VCR ...............................................................
5 Safety Instructions 4 Contents (cont.) ◆ DVD F UNCTIONS ■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ...................................................... 46 ■ Choosing a Connection ............................................................
7 Front V iew of the DVD-VCR 6 Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
9 Infrared Remote Contr ol 1 STANDBY/ON 2 SHUTTLE << / >> 3 CLEAR 4 DVD, VCR SELECT 5 AUDIO 6 TRK 7 REWIND SKIP BACK 8 STOP 9 SUBTITLE 10 MENU 11 UP 12 LEFT 13 DOWN 14 SPEED SP/LP 15 RECORD 16 TIMER 17 ANGLE IPC 18 OPEN/CLOSE 19 0-9 20 TV/VCR 21 INPUT SEL.
11 Display Indicators 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.
13 12 TV AV2 (DEC./EXT) AV1 (EURO AV) Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received.
15 14 Connecting the Audio Output Cable Plug & Auto Set Up Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use.
17 16 Deck Control Keys The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. 1 STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.
19 18 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Date and Time You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR ◆ Find that the remote con.
Presetting the Stations Automatically 21 20 VCR ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 15). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
Clearing a Preset Station Presetting the Stations Manually 23 If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
Changing the Preset Station T able 25 24 You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
Intelligent Picture Contr ol Selecting the Colour Mode Intelligent Picture Contr ol ( Remote Control ) 27 26 VCR NICAM VCR Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO.
Auto Power Off 29 28 VCR Screen Messages Selecting the Cassette T ype The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ .
31 30 Repeat Play Selecting the Recording Speed You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding , ❷ buttons to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately Protecting a Recor ded Cassette 33 32 VCR VCR Recording a Pr ogramme with Automatic Stop Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.
Modifying VideoPlus Pr ogramming Using the VideoPlus Featur e ★ (SV -DVD50/SV-DVD55 Only) 35 34 VCR VCR Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR ◆ Check t.
Cancelling a Preset Recording Checking a Preset Recor ding Using the Timer Programming Featur e 37 36 The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Playing a Cassette Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually 39 38 This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played.
Searching for a Specific Sequence Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds 41 40 VCR VCR You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame.
43 42 VCR Searching for a Specific Sequence 2 2 INTRO SCAN : INDEX SEARCH : - 6 VCR Using the T ape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minute.
Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder 45 44 VCR Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples : ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 45).
Choosing a Connection 47 46 DVD The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components.
Disc Menu Language Audio Language 49 To set the Subtitle Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Subtitle Language will automatically be set to the language you choose. 1 Open “MENU” Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
Dynamic Compression PCM Down Sampling 51 DVD DVD Dynamic Compression constrains the dynamic range, i.e. the difference between the quietest and loudest passages of a DVD soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as whispering, while watching a movie.
DVD Out 53 52 NTSC Disc Output 1 Open “ MENU ” With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select “ DVD ” Use the or ❷ buttons to highlight “DVD ” then press the OK or ❿ buttons. 3 Select “ Dispaly Setup ” Highlight “Display Setup,” then press the OK or ❿ buttons.
A/V Receiver Connections Parental 54 55 DVD To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before You Begin.
Special Playback Features 57 DVD Disc Menu Navigation DVD EZ View OK Many DVDs feature their own menu systems, where you can select Titles, Chapters, Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and special disc features, such as movie trailers, and information on the cast.
Title/Chapter/Time Selection 59 DVD To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position, press the INFO. button during DVD playback. The Display screen can also be used to quickly choose a title, chapter/track, or playing time. 1 View the Display During DVD/CD playback, press the INFO.
Subtitle Angle View 61 DVD Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. You can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and change settings. 1 Open Subtitle Menu During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. 2 Set Subtitle Language Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select from the available subtitle languages.
Audio A to B Repeat 63 Repeat Chapter/Title DVD You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. 1 Open Repeat Menu Press the REPEAT button while in Play mode to open the Repeat menu. • The current Repeat mode will be highlighted. 2 Select “Chapter” Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select “ Chapter ” .
Marks 65 64 DVD Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. 1 Open Mark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “MARK” header will be displayed on the screen.
67 66 MP3/WMA Play CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac.
69 68 Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( ■ ) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played.
71 70 Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
72 ELEC Please ensure the form above is completed at the time of purchase and present it to the dealer to quality for guarantee service, otherwise your guarantee may be affected.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www.samsungvcr .com AK68-00169C ELECTRONICS UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship.
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