Samsung DVD-V6800 manual

User ’ s Manual www .samsung.com DVD-V6800 AK68-01604C 01604C_V6800_XEU 3/26/08 6:15 PM Page 1[...]

2 - English 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%). THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUST[...]

English - 3 Disc Markings • CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality , less distor- tion and less deterioration of audio quality over time. - 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, -R W , DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc[...]

4 - English Getting Started Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6800) . . . . . . . . [...]

English - 5 Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6800) 1. DVD DECK. 2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON. 3. VIDEO CASSETE COMP ARTMENT . 4. EJECT BUTTON. 5. ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON. 6. AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK. 7. AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK. 8. FRONT P ANEL DISPLA Y . 9. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON. 10. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON. 1 1. EZ VIEW BUTTON. 12. RECORD BUTTON. 1[...]

6 - English 1. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS. 2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR. 3. A V2 (DEC./EXT .) IN/OUT SCAR T (EURO-21) JACK. 4. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD only). 5. VIDEO OUT JACK. 6. OUT T O TV CONNECTOR. 7. A V1 (EURO A V) IN/OUT SCART . (EURO-21) JACK. 8. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACKS (COAXIAL). 9. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS. 1. The DVD Deck is active. 2. Disc is l[...]

English - 7 Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your DVD-VCR. Y ou 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 1 T o release the battery compartment cover , push the tab in the direction of the arrow and lif[...]

8 - English 1. DVD,VCR Used to operate DVD, VCR. 2. ST ANDBY/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 ti[...]

English - 9 TV RF cable Aerial 5 TV RF cable Aerial 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable T o receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: • An outdoor aerial. • An indoor aerial. • A cable television network. • A satellite receiver . 1 Remove the aerial or network input [...]

10 - English Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Y ou can connect your DVD-VCR to the televi- sion using the audio/video cable if the appropri- ate input is available on the television. 1 Connect one end of the video cable into the VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD- VCR. 2 Plug the other end of the video cable into the a[...]

English - 11 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Component Video Cable (DVD only) Y our TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch component video output. Y ou will enjoy high quality accurate colour repro- duction images. Component video seperates the picture element into black and white (Y), blue (Pb), red (Pr) signals to pre[...]

12 - English Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable Y ou can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equip- ment chosen. Examples : • Y ou wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR. • Y ou wish to play and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorde[...]

5 The current time and date are displayed automatically . Check the Date and T ime if it is : • Incorrect, refer to “Setting the Date and T ime”. (See page 14) • Correct, press the RETURN button twice to exit the menu. English - 13 SETUP VCR PROG FUNC DVD • Now , you only have to switch the DVD-VCR on and it is ready for use. • Function[...]

14 - English 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 time and vice versa.[...]

English - 15 Presetting the Stations Automatically Y ou do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (refer to “Plug & Auto Set Up” on page 12). Y our DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. Y ou must preset the stations received through the tuner . This can be done: • Plug[...]

16 - English Y ou do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically . 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or  button. 2 Press the  or  button to select Install , then press the OK or  button. The Install menu is displayed. 3 Press the  or  button to select Manual Setup , then press the O[...]

English - 17 If you have stored a TV station: • That you do not require • At the wrong programme position, you can cancel it. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or  button. 2 Press the  or  button to select Install , then press the OK or  button. The Install menu is displayed. 3 Press the  or  button to select Manua[...]

18 - English 6 Press the  or  button to select required position, then press the OK button to swap the position. For example to move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3. • Press the MENU button to exit the menu.               SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN ❉ ❉ TV ST ATION T ABLE ❉ [...]

English - 19 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. • When playing back a cassette, the standard is automatically selected by the DVD-VCR. • When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-VCR make a se[...]

20 - English Auto Power Off This feature automatically turns off your DVD- VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. 1 Press the MENU button, press the OK or  button. 2 Press the  or  button to select Auto Power Off . 3 Press the OK or  button to select the preset interval. ➝ Off ➝ 1 Hour ?[...]

English - 21 Screen Messages Y our DVD-VCR displays most information both the DVD-VCR and the television. Y ou can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (If you configure the Screen Message to Off, the Fast Forward and Rewind messages will not be displayed on the screen. However , the Search Message will not be display[...]

22 - English Selecting the Recording Speed Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver . 2 T o re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape[...]

English - 23 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes.Y our DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 2 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the open[...]

24 - English Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while main- taining a very smooth scene change. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. 2 Press the  ll button to start playback. 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new rec[...]

English - 25 • DL Y : Daily • W-SU : W eekly Sunday • W-MO W eekly Monday • W-SA W eekly Saturday • MO 01 : Monday 01 5 Press the  button to select Start (Start time of recording). 6 Press the  button to select Stop (Recording stop time). • Press the ¦ or  button to select the hour or minute. • Press the  or  button to[...]

26 - English Cancelling a Preset Recording Y ou can cancel any programmes for any rea- sons, such as: • Incorrect • No longer required 1 Press the MENU button, then press the  or  button to select PROG . The Timer Method menu is displayed. 2 Press the OK or  button. The list of preset recordings is displayed with the corresponding i[...]

English - 27 Y ou can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and A V outputs. The following options are available. Press the AUDIO button on the remote control until the required option is displayed. 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 H[...]

28 - English End Search Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a program on a cassette. The VCR will fast forward, searching for a blank position, and then automatically stop at that position. If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search, the tape will be ejected. 1 Press the SEARCH button. The VCR Funct[...]

English - 29 . 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 Press the SEARCH [...]

30 - English Setting Up the Language Features D D VD VD F F unctions unctions If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle lan- guage in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Disc Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the  or  button to select DVD , then press the OK or  butto[...]

English - 31 Using the Subtitle Language 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the  or  button to select DVD , then press the OK or  button. 2 Press the OK or  button again. Press the  or  button to select Subtitle , then press the OK or  button. 3 Press the  or  button to select the required languag[...]

32 - English Setting Up the Audio Options Dolby Digital Out • PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. • Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH).Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output. MPEG-2 Digital Out • PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) audio. Select PCM when using the Analo[...]

English - 33 3 Press the  or  button to select TV Aspect , press the OK or  button. 4 Press the  or  button to select the required item, then press the OK button to select the required option. TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (Aspect Ratio). • 4:3 Letter Box : Sele[...]

34 - English The Parental Control function works in conjunc- tion 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 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the  or  button to select DVD , then press the OK or  button. Press th[...]

English - 35 DivX(R) Registration DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. Changing the Password 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the  or  button to select DVD , then press the OK or  button. Press the  or  button to select Parental Setup . 2 Press th[...]

36 - English Firmware Upgrade Please read the below information before update procedure. 1 The following events may interrupt the update procedure and may result in permanent damage to DVD-VCR . • Unplugging the power cord. • Power outage. • Dirt or Scratch in the discs. • Open a tray door during processing. 2 Playback can only support Engl[...]

English - 37 Special Playback Features During DVD playback you can select from the following special playback options. T o resume normal playback, press the  ll but- ton. Still Press the  ll button during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • T o resume playback, press the  ll button. • If the player is left i[...]

38 - English 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. A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be con- sidered a title. Most of DVD discs are recorded in chapters so [...]

English - 39 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) This function may be different depending on the type of disc. T o play using aspect ratio (DVD) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . • The screen zoom mode operates dif ferently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu. • [...]

40 - English Selecting the Subtitle Language Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. Y ou can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and change settings. 1 During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. 2 Press SUBTITLE button at remocon repeat- edly to select the desired subtitle language 3 T o remove the SUBTITLE icon, press the CLEAR[...]

English - 41 Zoom 1 During playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote control, press the OK button. 2 Press the  or  / ¦ or  buttons to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on. - During DVD play , press OK to zoom in 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order . Marks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD, allow[...]

42 - English Cancel A-B Repeat 1 Press the REPEA T button to open the repeat menu. 2 Press the ¦ or  button to selected Off , then press the OK button. • Press the CLEAR button in order to stop repeat play . Off 01 B 01 A-B 01 A B OK REPEAT DVD A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD. T o acti[...]

English - 43 MP3/WMA /CD Audio Play If you insert an MP3/WMA /CD Audio Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory . 1 Press the  or  button to select the desired music folder , then press the OK button. • Only one kind of file is played back when a disc or a folder contains both MP3 and WMA files. 2 Press the  or  , ¦ or[...]

44 - English If you insert a Picture (JPEG) CD Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory . 1 Press the  or  , ¦ or  button to select the picture you want to view , then press the OK button. The selected picture is displayed. 2 Press the l ¦¦ or  l button to display the previous or next picture. 3 Press the INFO butto[...]

English - 45 Slide show Press the ¦ or  button to select . Press the OK button. The 3 icons are displayed for time interval. Press the ¦ or  button to select one of these. Press the OK button. The pictures change automatically with about an 6 second interval. The pictures change automatically with about an 12 second interval. The picture[...]

46 - English DivX/MPEG4 Playback 1 When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a different icon will appear next to each file. The and files will have been highlighted. Use  /  , ¦ /  button to select the movie file, and then press OK or  ll . Result : When the 'Reading In[...]

English - 47 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V , 50Hz Power consumption 19W atts Weight 3.9 Kg Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +40°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) Audio input (Rear[...]

48 - English Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR. • The warranty information. • A clear description of the problem. Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG a[...]

English - 49 T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) The icon appears on screen. Disc does not play . 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. 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 u[...]

50 - English 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. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was pur- chased. However , Samsung Authoris[...]

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AK68-01604C Correct Disposal of This Product (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o pre[...]