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    Instruction Manual DVD-V2000 www .samsungasc.com POWER DVD SELECT VCR CHANNEL REC VIDEO EJECT OPEN/CLOSE L AUDIO R LINE IN 2 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 0 100+ + - SHUTTLE OPEN/CLOSE POWER SCREEN FIT 3D SOUND CLEAR DVD VCR TV SELECT ZOOM VIEW VOL CH/TRK DISPLAY REC DISC MENU F.ADV/SKIP SETUP /ENTER RETURN TITLE SUBTITLE MARK SPEED TIMER SEARCH MODE/ REPEAT DIGE[...]

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    3 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sou[...]

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    5 T able of Contents ◆ 5 - DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ■ Disc Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ■ Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    7 Feature Summary System Features • Complete versatility to play DVD, VCDs, audio CDs, MP3 discs or VHS Tapes. • Watch a DVD while recording a TV show to the VCR. • Auto Setup automatically sets clock and searches for channels. • Remote controls both DVD and VCR decks. • Composite, S-Video and Component video outputs for high connectivity[...]

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    9 8 Front Panel Overview 1 DVD DECK (p.14) 2 DVD OPEN/CLOSE (p.14) 3 VCR DECK (p.15) 4 CHANNEL " / ❷ (p.16) 5 RECORD (p.46) 6 DVD-VCR SELECT (p.14) 7 VCR EJECT (p.15) 8 POWER (p.14) 9 STOP (p.33) 10 REWIND/REV (p.33, 44) 11 PLAY/PAUSE (p.14, 15, 33, 44) 12 FAST-FORWARD/FWD (p.33, 44) 13 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (p.10) 14 LINE IN 2 COMPOSITE VIDEO[...]

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    11 Remote Control Overview Insert Remote Control Batteries • Remove the battery cover by pushing down on the thumb tab and sliding the cover. • Insert two 1.5V “ AA ” batteries as shown, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/ – ). • When finished, slide the cover until it clicks back into place. 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 0 100+ + - SHUTTLE[...]

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    12 13 Basic Connections/Auto Setup In this section, you will connect the DVD-VCR to your television and run Auto Setup, which automatically searches for channels and sets the player’s internal clock. NOTES: • Advanced Connections are covered in Appendix A. • Even if you plan to use the S-Video or Component Video Outputs, you MUST connect the [...]

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    15 14 Basic VHS Playback To play a videotape, simply insert it in the VHS deck and press the Play button. Tapes without Record Safety Tabs can be set to play automatically when inserted; see page 45. 1 Insert VHS Tape Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VHS Deck. • Power will turn on automatically when you insert a videotape. 2 Play Tape Pre[...]

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    17 16 Menu Language Follow these steps to change the on-screen menu language to English, French or Spanish. 1 Open “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Set “Language” Using the Up/Down and Left/Right buttons, move the selection arrow to “ Language/Idioma/Langue, ” then press ENTER button. 3 Set menu Language[...]

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    19 T uner Band Setting This feature allows you to manually set the DVD-VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this setting only if Auto Setup detected the incorrect tuner band, i.e. channels are coming in on the wrong channel numbers. 1 Open “ SETUP MENU ” With the DV[...]

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    21 20 Channel Add/Delete Use this feature if Auto Channel Search missed a channel that you would like to add, or added a channel you wish to remove. 1 Open “ SETUP MENU ” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “ Channel ” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “ Channel Setup ” , then[...]

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    1 Open “ SETUP MENU ” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “ Option ” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “ Option Setup, ” then press ENTER to select. 3 Select “ Auto Power Off ” Move the selection bar to “ Option Setup ” , then press right to select from following optio[...]

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    25 24 Follow these steps to choose your preferred language for DVD subtitles. The DVD-VCR will automatically default to the language you choose if it is available on a given DVD. 1 Open “ SETUP MENU ” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “ DVD ” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to ?[...]

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    If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder, your DVD-VCR can output Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, but you MUST enable this feature in the menu system to prevent damage to your speakers. NOTE: Select “Bitstream” ONLY if you have connected a Dolby Digital-equipped A/V receiver to the Digital Output (optical or coaxial) on the DVD-VC[...]

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    29 28 Dynamic Compression 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. This is convenient for viewing movies late at nig[...]

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    31 30 Alt Video Out Black Level The Black Level feature adjusts the reference level of black in the video signal to one of two choices: • Low - Standard NTSC black level. Yields consistent contrast through all sources. • High - Enhanced black level, for increased contrast during DVD playback. 1 Open “ SETUP MENU ” With the DVD in stop mode,[...]

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    During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Pause) button. 1 Still Press the ❿ ll (Play/Pause) button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will pause and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Pause) button. • [...]

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    35 34 Title/Chapter/Time Selection If you press the DISPLAY button during DVD playback, you can view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position. You can also use this screen as shortcut to select any Title, Chapter/Track, or counter position on the disc. 1 View DVD/CD Display Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control during DVD/CD [...]

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    37 36 Many DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. The SUBTITLE button provides a shortcut to view and select these options. 1 Open Subtitle Menu During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. 2 Set Subtitle Language Press the up/down buttons to select among all available subtitle languages. • Subtitle languages are often represented by abb[...]

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    39 38 Audio Many DVDs provide multiple language and audio setup options, such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic, or LPCM 2 Channel audio. The AUDIO button provides a shortcut to view and select among all available options for a given disc. 1 Open the Audio Menu During playback, press the AUDIO button on the remote control. 2 Select DVD Audio Tr[...]

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    41 40 Programmed Playback Programmed Playback lets you set a custom order for playback of chapters/tracks on a DVD or CD. 1 Open Playback Mode Menu While in Stop mode, press the MODE button. 2 Select “PROGRAM” Using the left/right buttons, move the selection bar to “ PROGRAM ” then press ENTER to select. 3 Select Chapter/Track Press the up/[...]

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    43 42 3D Sound 3D Audio is an enhanced audio mode that creates the illusion of Surround Sound with only two speakers. 1 Open 3D Sound Menu During playback of a DVD, press the 3D SOUND button on the remote control. 2 Set 3D Sound Press the up/down buttons to set “ 3D Sound ” On or Off, then press the 3D SOUND button to confirm your selection. 78[...]

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    45 If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play. NOTE: Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab will play automatically when inserted. 1 Open the “SETUP MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. 2 Select “VCR” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection ar[...]

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    47 46 You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the REC button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button repeatedly; see page 49. NOTE: Be sure you videotape has a Record Safety Tab. If the tab is missing, you can cover the opening with a small piece of tape. Warning: D[...]

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    49 48 Record Speed You can slow down the recording speed from SP to SLP in order to fit six hours of programming on a T-120 tape. 1 Start Recording Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 47. 2 Set Record Speed Press the SPEED button on the remote control to set the Record Speed to one of the following options: • SP – Standard Play, for[...]

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    51 50 The S-Video or Component Video connection is only for the DVD player. The tuner and VCR will still be viewed through the RF or line inputs. You must follow the “Alt Video Out” instructions on page 31 to activate your alternative (S-Video, Component) video selection. You can choose EITHER S-Video OR Component, but NOT both. If your televis[...]

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    53 52 Stereo Connections You can enjoy stereo sound when watching movies and TV shows by connecting your DVD-VCR to your home stereo system or stereo TV. 1 Connect DVD-VCR to Stereo Connect RCA cables from the Line Out Left & Right Audio jacks on the back panel of the DVD-VCR to the Auxiliary Inputs on your stereo receiver. If you are using a s[...]

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    55 54 Connecting Other Video Equipment You can connect a wide variety of audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR, including: • An additional VCR • Laser Disc Player • DVD Player • Camcorder • Satellite Receiver • Video Game Since all of these devices use essentially the same connections, they will be described together. 1 Connect Device t[...]

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