Samsung DVD-V6600 manual

User ’ s Manual DVD-V5600 DVD-V6600 PA L www .samsung.com/uk XEU ENG 1 27/02/2006 13:33 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 IN[...]

English - 3 Disc T ype and Characteristics Disc Markings • CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality , less distor- tion and less deterioration of audio quality over time. • Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology . - DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only , not[...]

4 - English Getting Started Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600) . . . . . . . . . . .5 F[...]

English - 5 Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5600) 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. PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON. 9. FRONT P ANEL DISPLA Y . 10. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON. 11 . DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON. 12. EZ[...]

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. 10. S-VIDEO OUT JACK. 1. The DVD Deck i[...]

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 To release the battery compartment cover , push the tab in the direction of the arrow and lift[...]

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 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 title, chapter or track. 7. STOP ( ■ ) Used to stop during playback. 8. AUDIO Used to acc[...]

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 To 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 c[...]

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 S-Video Cable (DVD only) Y ou will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. 1 Connect one end of the S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO output jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR.[...]

12 - English AV Receiver Connections Digital Audio out Jack To 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. If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder , you have the option t[...]

English - 13 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 15) • Correct, press the RETURN button twice to exit the menu. 14 - English SETUP VCR PROG FUNC DVD OK RETURN MENU Clock Set T ime Date Year 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2006 SUN Auto Clock : On ?[...]

English - 15 T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD- VCR 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[...]

16 - English Setting the Menu Language Presetting the Stations Automatically 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or  button. 2 Press the OK or  button again. The Language Set menu is displayed. 3 Press the  or  button to select desired language, then press the OK or  button. • Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Y ou do [...]

English - 17 Yo u 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[...]

18 - English 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[...]

English - 19 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. Changing the Preset Station T able Y ou can rearrange the station table and give different programme numbers to the station[...]

20 - English Setting the VCR Output Channel Y our DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. 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[...]

English - 21 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[...]

22 - 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 - 23 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[...]

24 - English Selecting the Recording Speed V ideo 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 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape[...]

English - 25 Recording from 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 etc. • 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[...]

26 - 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 - 27 9 When you have finished, press the OK button to set the T imer Programming. 10 Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 11 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button to activate the timer . Before starting recording, the DVD-VCR compares the timer duration with the remaining time on the cassette. Y ou can check your preset recordings: • When you h[...]

28 - English Cancelling a Preset Recording Y ou can cancel any programmes that are: • Incorrect • No longer required 1 Press the MENU button, then press the  or  button to select PROG . The T imer Method menu is displayed. 2 Press the OK or  button. The list of preset recodings is displayed with the corresponding information. • It[...]

English - 29 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[...]

30 - English Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame Searching for a Specific Sequence Y ou can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal speed). Example: Y ou wish to analyse a sports person’s technique, movement by movement. • No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable speeds. 1 Press the : •  l[...]

English - 31 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 bu[...]

32 - English 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. • Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily . • If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly , you must indicate the type of cassette being used. 1 I[...]

English - 33 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[...]

34 - 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 - 35 DTS • Off : Doesn’t output digital signal. • On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only . Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder . Dynamic Compression • On :T o select dynamic compression. • Off :T o select the standard range. PCM Down Sampling • On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is no[...]

36 - English DVD Out • RGB : Sends RGB signal from the A V JACK (SCART terminal). • S-Video : Sends S-VIDEO signal from the AV JACK (S-Video terminal). • V ideo : Sends COMPOSITE VIDEO signal from the A V JACK (SCART terminal). The Parental Control function works in conjunc- tion with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you cont[...]

English - 37 37 - English DivX(R) Registration DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. 6 Press the  or  button to select the required level (e.g. Level 6 ). Press the OK or  button. • Discs that contain Level 7 will now not play . OK RETURN MENU Rating Level Level 8 Adult[...]

38 - 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 - 39 Special Playback Features During DVD/VCD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To 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 [...]

40 - English Stop/Resume • Press the ■ button once to stop playback. To resume the DVD/VCD/CD from the point where the disc stopped, press the  ll button. • Press the ■ button twice to completely stop playback. The next time you press the  ll button, the disc will start over from the begin- ning. • Slow motion operates only in the f[...]

English - 41 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) This function may be different depending on the type of disc. To 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. • T[...]

42 - English If you are using a 4:3 TV For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. - 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right portions of the screen are cut off an the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed. - Screen Fit The [...]

English - 43 Zoom 1 During playback, press the MENU button. Press the  or  button to select FUNC , then press the OK or  button. The Function menu is displayed. 2 Press the  button, then press the  or  button to select ZOOM. 3 Press the OK or  button. Press the  /  or ¥ /  button to select the part of the screen you w[...]

44 - English Marks Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. 1 During playback, press the MARK button. 2 Press the ¥ or  button to select one of the three mark placeholders (- - -). Keep on playing the DVD up to the scene you want to mark, then press the OK button. Th[...]

English - 45 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. • It is available to press the CLEAR button in order to stop repeat play . • When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work. • Use the DISC MENU button in the VCD 2.0 mod[...]

46 - English MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory . MP3/WMA Play Function 1 Press the  or  button to select the desired music folder , then press the OK button. • Up to 7 music folders can be displayed at a time. If you have more than 8 folders on a disc, press the  button to di[...]

English - 47 If you insert a Picture (JPEG) CD Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory . 1 Press the  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. • Depending on the disc, the Pro[...]

48 - English • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu bar will disappear . Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to display the menu bar . 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 t[...]

English - 49 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  or  button to select the movie file, and then press OK or  ll . Result : When the 'Reading Index......&[...]

50 - English 5 Zoom During play , press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the  or  button to select the FUNC , then press the OK or  button. The Function menu is displayed. • Press the  or  button to select DVD Function . Press the OK or  button. • Press the  or  button to select ZOOM , then press the OK [...]

English - 51 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V , 50Hz Power consumption 19W atts W eight 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% V ideo input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) Audio input (Re[...]

52 - 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 - 53 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[...]

54 - 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 purchased. However , Samsung Authorised[...]

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