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Instruction Manual SV-DVD50 www.samsungvcr .com EJECT STANDBY/ON DVD PROG VCR AUX OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON PAL DVD50-XEU(1-19) 1/27/03 6:41 PM Page 1.
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 ■ Choosing a Connection ................................................................................. 44 ■ Disc Menu Language..........................................................
7 Front V iew of the DVD-VCR Rear View 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 8 Infrared Remote Contr ol 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.
TV AV2 (DEC./EXT) AV1 (EURO AV) 11 10 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR º You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your sy.
13 12 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment 1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL.
14 15 Deck Control Keys T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD-VCR OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON 1 4 You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable ➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
17 Basic TV T uner Operations 16 The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 TV/VCR Button Press to switch between your TV ’ s tuner and the VCR ’ s internal tuner. 2 CH Up/Down Button Press to change to the next or previous channel.
19 18 Menu Language To change the on-screen menu language to English, French or Spanish, follow these steps. 1 Open “MENU” Press the MENU button. 2 Set “Language” Use the or ❷ buttons to highlight “ Language, ” then press the ENTER button.
21 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 ENTER or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , ❷ buttons to select the Install option.
23 22 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 ENTER or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , ❷ buttons to select the Install option.
25 24 VCR VCR Selecting the Colour Mode VCR NICAM Intelligent Picture Contr ol VCR VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND 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.
27 26 VCR Auto Power Off Sceen 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 ENTER or ❿ .
29 28 VCR VCR Auto Repeat Play VCR S-VHS PLA Y 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 ENTER or ❿ buttons to select this option.
31 30 VCR VCR Protecting a Recor ded Cassette VCR Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately 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.
33 32 VCR VCR Using the Videoplus Featur e Modifying Videoplus Pr ogramming Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR ◆ Check that the date and time are correct ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
35 34 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. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct.
37 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. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ❿ ll . Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
39 38 VCR VCR Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame VCR Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds Searching for a Specific Sequence 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.
41 VCR Using the T ape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR ◆ Al.
43 42 VCR Using the Assemble Edit Function VCR Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR.
44 VCR Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD.
45 DVD Disc Menu Language DVD Audio Language To set the Disc Menu Language to your preferred language, follow these steps. If your preferred language is available on a DVD, your Disc Menu Language will automatically be set to the language you choose. 1 Open “MENU” Press the MENU button while the DVD is in Stop mode.
46 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.
49 48 DVD Dynamic Compression DVD PCM Down Sampling If your A/V receiver is equipped with a DTS decoder, your DVD-VCR can output DTS digital sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system. NOTE: Select “On” ONLY if you have connected a DTS-equipped A/V receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (optical or coaxial) on the DVD-VCR back panel.
51 50 DVD TV Aspect Ratio DVD Black Level DVD NTSC DISC Output DVD DVD Out Set the aspect ratio (length x width) of your TV screen so the DVD player will display movies at the appropriate size for your television. Choose from standard, letterbox, or widescreen format.
52 53 DVD Parental VCR A/V Receiver Connections Rating Control is a password protected system that allows you to block playback of DVDs based on their content. The system uses an eight level rating system. • If you try to play a DVD that exceeds the selected rating, an error message will appear.
55 DVD Disc Menu Navigation DVD EZ View 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. Use these buttons to make selections in the Disc menus.
57 DVD Title/Chapter/Time Selection 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.
59 DVD Subtitle 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 , ❷ buttons to select from the available subtitle languages.
61 DVD Repeat Chapter/Title DVD Audio 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 ” .
63 62 VCR Bookmarks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. 1 Open Bookmark Menu During playback, press the MARK button on the remote control. The “ MARK ” header will be displayed on the screen.
65 64 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.
67 66 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.
69 68 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.
71 70 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.
73 72 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www.samsungvcr .com AC68-01886A (01) 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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