Samsung DVD-V540 manual

OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OK Instruction Manual DVD-V540 DVD-V440 DVD-V340 P AL/NTSC www .samsungvcr .com AK68-00413B 00413B DVD-V540/XSG-ENG 5/6/04 12:07 PM Page i[...]

Remote Control Overview OPEN/CLOSE ST ANDBY/ON OK OPEN/CLOSE ST ANDBY/ON OK (DVD-V440/V340) (DVD-V540) 00413B DVD-V540/XSG-ENG 5/6/04 12:07 PM 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 13 14 15 1 6 1 DVD DECK 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3 VIDEO CASSETE COMP ARTMENT 4 EJECT BUTTON 5 ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON 6 REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON 7 STOP BUTTON 8 PLA Y/STILL BUTTON 9 F .F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 11 COPY BUTTON 12 PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON 13 DVD / VCR SELECT BUTTON 14 PRO[...]

ENG-6 Rear View of the DVD-VCR 1 RF ANTENNA INPUT 2 RF OUT TO TV 3 LINE IN 1 4 LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE) 5 AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT) 6 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL) 7 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 8 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (OPTICAL) 9 S-VIDEO OUT JACK Y ou have just purchased a SAMSUNG V ideo Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). T ogether [...]

ENG-7 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Display Indicators 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 ☛ Make sure that both the television and the DVD- VCR are switched off befor[...]

ENG-8 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Y ou can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA 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-VC[...]

ENG-9 Plug & Auto Set up T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD-VCR Y our 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. Y our DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 7. (Connecting [...]

ENG-10 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 ST ANDBY/ON Button Press the ST ANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 2 DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the[...]

ENG-11 Setting the Menu Language 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 clo[...]

ENG-12 Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ Y ou do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 9). 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 & Auto Se[...]

ENG-13 9 Press the  , ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected. The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal. 10 T o change the programme ’ s name, press the ❿ button. Result: The first letter of the name flashes. MANUAL TUNING PR : 1 CH : - - MFT : - NAME : - - - - MEMORY : OK RETURN Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ Y o[...]

ENG-14 Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station T able ☛ 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. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the Install option. 3 [...]

ENG-15 Y ou can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your VCR. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the Install option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The Install menu is displayed. 4 Press [...]

ENG-16 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 NT[...]

ENG-17 The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically , according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the User Set option. 4 Pr[...]

ENG-18 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-19 Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 1 1 and 12. 1 Switch on the television. 2 T o monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use wit[...]

ENG-20 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. 1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The Timer Program [...]

ENG-21 Playing a Cassette Cancelling a Preset Recor ding Y ou can cancel any programmes that are: ◆ Incorrect ◆ No longer required 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed. 2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the  , ❷ buttons. 3 Press the CLEAR button to cancel the selected program[...]

ENG-22 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-23 Using the T ape Counter 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 A[...]

ENG-24 3 When you are ready , ◆ Start playback or Recording. ◆ Press the ■ button. ◆ T o fast-froward or rewind to the sequence at which the counter was set to zero, press ➛ ➛ or ❿ ❿ . ➢ Some DVD-VCR information, such as the counter , can be displayed on the television screen (unless you have deactivated the Screen messages mode; [...]

ENG-25 Recording fr om Another VCR or Camcorder Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★ (DVD-V540 Only) 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 t[...]

ENG-26 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. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. OPTICAL COAXIAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL or T elevision Connection to an Audio System Connection to a T elevision Do[...]

ENG-27 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-28 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Audio Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or ❿ button.  Dolby Digital Out 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.[...]

ENG-29 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Display Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or ❿ button. NTSC Disc Output TV Aspect Black Level Display Setup : 4:3 [...]

ENG-30 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 ?[...]

ENG-31 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[...]

ENG-32 Component Connections (for DVD) ★ (DVD-V540/DVD-V440) Component video output is available only for DVD playback. RF and Line input are available for T uner and VCR playback. If your TV set supports Progressive Scan, it can transmit Pr , Pb, and Y signals separately , so you can enjoy sharp and clear picture. ☛ What is Progressive Scan? I[...]

ENG-33 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-34 Using the Display Function 1 During play , press the INFO. button on the remote. 2 Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to make the desired setup. • Y ou may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time. T o acces[...]

ENG-35 Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Subtitle Language 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 wi[...]

ENG-36 Repeat Play Selecting the Audio Language Repeat the current track, chapter , title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD 1 Press the REPEA T button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter , Title or A-B using the ➛ , ❿ buttons. • Press the REPEA T button. Select A-B on screen with the ➛ , ❿ [...]

ENG-37 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-38  Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128Kbps when recording MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 Kbps and up to 160 Kbps. However , c[...]

ENG-39 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-40 T otal : 1/3 ROOT ROOT 20020822094 JPEG MP3 Album Photo : 1 /215 Timer : Photo : 1 /215 • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or[...]

ENG-41 During DivX/XviD/MPEG4 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[...]

ENG-42 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 : 128kbps~448 kbps AAC(?) WMA CBR : 56 kbps~160 kbps DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback ★ (DVD-V540/DVD-V440) 1 When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the[...]

ENG-43 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage AC 1 10 - 240V , 50/60Hz Power consumption 19 W atts Weight 3.9 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) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Ω Au[...]

ENG-44 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-45 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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