Samsung DVD-V642K manual

OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON PROG / TRK OK KARAOKE SEARCH KARAOKE VOLUME Instruction Manual DVD-V645K DVD-V642K P AL/NTSC www .samsungvcr .com AK68-00374Y 00374Y DVD-V645K/XSG-ENG 5/6/04 11:36 AM Page i[...]

Remote Control Overview OPEN/CLOSE ST ANDBY/ON PROG / TRK OK KARAOKE SEARCH KARAOKE VOLUME 00374Y DVD-V645K/XSG-ENG 5/6/04 11:36 AM Page 1[...]

Contents ENG-2  Foreword Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Displa[...]

Safety Instructions ENG-3 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. HH 5 ° C 40 ° C 10% 75% Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme [...]

ENG-4 Disc T ype and Characteristics Disc Markings Play Region Number ~ DIGIT AL SOUND STEREO NTSC • Play Region Number • NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. PA L • P AL colour system in Australia, Newzealand, etc. • Dolby Digital disc • Stereo disc • Digital Audio disc • DTS disc Both the DVD player and the dis[...]

ENG-5 Front V iew of the DVD-VCR Y ou have just purchased a SAMSUNG V ideo Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). T ogether with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. Accessories O P E N / C L O S E S T A N D B Y / O N REMOTE CONTROL & BA TTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE ★ (DVD-V642K only) OWNER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS Rear View o[...]

ENG-6 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the A/V Cable Y ou can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the A/V cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. Y ou thus: ◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures ◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR ☛ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must al[...]

ENG-7 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Y ou can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. ➢ The A V input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or[...]

ENG-8 Setting the Date and Time Y our DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: ◆ Automatically stop programme recording ◆ Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically Y ou must set the date and time when: ◆ Y ou purchase the DVD-VCR ☛ ◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer t[...]

ENG-9 Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. ➢ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV . If your TV is a P AL system only TV , set NTPB. If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set NT4.43 and you can record NT4[...]

ENG-10 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons, until the Auto Power Off option is selected. 3 Press the OK or ❿ buttons, until you select the time of Auto Power Off interval. ➝ Off ➝ 1Hour ➝ 2Hour ➝ 3Hour 4 On completion, press RETURN twice to exit the menu. Y our DVD-VCR displays most information both on the DVD-VCR and the televisi[...]

ENG-11 Y ou can record a cassette at two different speeds: ◆ SP (Standard Play) ◆ LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: ◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long ◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality T o record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on the remote control, until... In standard play mode SP is displayed. In long play mode LP is[...]

ENG-12 Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately 1 Switch on the television. 2 T o monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the A V input if used). 3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with a[...]

ENG-13 Playing a Cassette Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★ (DVD-V645K only) Y ou can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and A V outputs. The following options are available. Option Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel. MIX U[...]

ENG-14 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds Y ou can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. 1 Press: ◆ ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ❿ ll button one more time to make still mode. ◆ ❿ ❿ to start SLOW mode. ◆ ➛ ➛ or ❿ ❿ butto[...]

ENG-15 Index Skip Search This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2 simply by pressing the SEARCH button. 1 After pressing the SEARCH[...]

ENG-16 Recording fr om Another VCR or Camcorder Y ou can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder . ☛ It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright. 1 Connect the DVD-VCR[...]

ENG-17 Using the KARAOKE Function SCORE Function 1 Press the standby/on button and insert KARAOKE tape. 2 Connect Mic into MIC1 or MIC2 jack. Then the KARAOKE mode is transferred “ ON ” mode. ◆ Disconnect the Mic makes the KARAOKE mode transfer to “ OFF ” mode automatically . ◆ Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. Press the ?[...]

ENG-18 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Language Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Select Audio using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 5 Press the  , ❷ buttons to select English . - Select “ Original ?[...]

ENG-19 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Language Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Select Subtitle using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 5 Use the  , ❷ buttons to select English . - Select “ Automat[...]

1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. ENG-20  TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). 1. 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have [...]

ENG-21 Setting Up the Parental Contr ol The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ?[...]

A/V Receiver Connections T o 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 Y ou Begin... • If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder , you have the option to bypass[...]

ENG-23 Please set your TV to component Input. If your TV doesn't have Progressive scan mode, there will be no signal on the screen. Press OK to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press RETURN . 1 Connect the component output of the DVD player to your TV set. Use the component cable to connect the component output on the back panel of the[...]

ENG-24 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu. • T o ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the init[...]

ENG-25 T o access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Most of DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage. Allows playback of the film from a desired time. Y ou must ok the starting time as a reference.[...]

ENG-26 Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the screen. 1 When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper left hand[...]

ENG-27 Selecting the Audio Language Y ou can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the Audio button 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 3 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select Stereo, ➛ or ❿ (On VC[...]

ENG-28 This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play , press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. Recalling a Marked Scene Clearing a Mark 2 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to move to the desired Mark icon. 3 Whe[...]

ENG-29 MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR player , you can see the folder directory . • Select the desired folder in the root directory . • Use the OK or ❿ ll button to select the desired folder . MP3/WMA Play Function 1 Press the OK or ❿ ll button, the selected music file will be played back. Up to 8 music folders [...]

ENG-30 Program Play & Random Play 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. 3 Use the  , ❷ / ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the OK button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. 4 Press the ❿ II button. The disc will be played [...]

ENG-31 Picture CD Playback • : Return to the Album Screen. • : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. • : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X. (Normal  2X  4X  Normal) • : The unit enters slide show mode. * Press the RETURN button to return to the album screen.[...]

ENG-32 During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. T o resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll button. 1 Still Press the ❿ ll button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • T o resume playback, press the ❿ ll button. • If the player is left in Still[...]

ENG-33 SPEC VIDEO Compatibility DivX 3.1 1 upper Up to the latest VERSION XviD WMV(?) WMV V1/V2/V3/V7 AUDIO Compatability MP3 CBR : 80 kbps~320 kbps AC3 CBR : 128 kbps~448 kbps AAC(?) WMA CBR : 56 kbps~160 kbps DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback 1 When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a differe[...]

ENG-34 1 Connect the Mixed Audio Out terminals with the TV or AMP . 2 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button. 3 Connect Mic into Mic 1 or Mic 2 jack. Then the karaoke mode is transferred to ON mode. - T o disconnect the Mic makes the karaoke mode transfer to OFF mode automatically . ➢ • This function operates only in DVD, VCD, and CD DISC. • This funct[...]

ENG-35 T ypes of Karaoke disc Cancellation of reservation V ocal Fader Guide Melody Score Function 1 Cancel by pressing the CLEAR button of the remote. - The last reserved song will be erased first. 2 Continuous pressing of the CLEAR button can cancel the next reserved song. 3 If the reservation is required again, input the song number in the flick[...]

ENG-36 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage AC 1 10 - 240V , 50/60Hz Power consumption 19 W atts Weight 3.8 Kg General Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5 ° C ~ +35 ° C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) A/V jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Ω Au[...]

ENG-37 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. ◆ Have you pressed the ST ANDBY/ON button? Y ou cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with[...]

ENG-38 T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) Disc does not play . 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Forgot password If you experience other problems. ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. ◆ [...]

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