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    User ’ s Manua l P AL/NTSC www .samsung.com/za DVD-V6600K AFR 6600K ENG 1 27/07/2006 08:40 Page 1[...]

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    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[...]

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    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. • V ideo 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 , no[...]

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    4 - English Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR [...]

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    English - 5 Front View of the DVD-VCR 1. DVD DECK 2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3. VIDEO CASSETE COMP ARTMENT 4. EJECT BUTTON 5. ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON 6. MIC JACK 7. MIC VOLUME 8. ECHO VOLUME 9. P .SCAN MODE BUTT ON 10. TRACKING SELECTION BUTTON 11 . DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON 12. COPY BUTTON 13. RECORD BUTTON 14. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTT ON 15. STOP BUTT ON 16. PL[...]

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    6 - English 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[...]

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    English - 7 1. DVD,VCR Used to operate DVD, VCR. 2. ST ANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 3. Number buttons 4. KARAOKE SEARCH 5. TIMER Used to activate the timer recording of a programme. 6. REC ( ● ) Used to make a recording on cassette. 7. SKIP ( / ) Use to skip a title, chapter or track. 8. STOP ( ■ ) Used to stop during playback. 9.[...]

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    8 - English Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable 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-VIDE[...]

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    English - 9 Y our TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch component video output. Y ou will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seper- ates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(Pb), red(Pr) signals to present most clear and clean images. 1 Connect Component video cables between t[...]

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    10 - English 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 to bypass the DVD-VCR’s built-in Dolby Digital[...]

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    English - 11 Copying From DVD to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. 1 Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close [...]

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    12 - 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.[...]

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    English - 13 Intelligent Picture Control This feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically , according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the MENU button, then press the OK or  button. 2 Press the  or  button to select User Set , then press the OK or  button. The User Set menu is displayed. 3 Pres[...]

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    14 - 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 ?[...]

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    English - 15 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[...]

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    16 - English 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[...]

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    English - 17 This function allows you to play any pre- recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 2 If the safety tab on the cassette is removed, the cassette is played automatically . • When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto T racking). • When playin[...]

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    18 - 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[...]

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    English - 19 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[...]

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    20 - 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[...]

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    English - 21 1 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape. 2 Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. Press the ¥ or  buttons to select the KARAOKE mode “ON”. 3 Press the  ll button to start playing the cas- sette. 4 When you want the next song during playing a song, press the KARAOKE SEARCH  or KARAOKE SEARCH ¥¥[...]

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    22 - 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[...]

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    English - 23 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[...]

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    24 - English • How to make the DVD menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up; Press RETURN or ¥ button. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. •“ DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 1 Press the M[...]

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    English - 25 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[...]

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    26 - English DivX(R) Registration DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. Changing the Password 7 Press the  or  button to select Change password . 8 The Enter New Password is displayed. Enter your password by pressing the number buttons. The Re-enter Password is displayed to [...]

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    English - 27 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[...]

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    28 - English 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 [...]

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    English - 29 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[...]

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    30 - English 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[...]

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    English - 31 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 [...]

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    32 - English 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[...]

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    English - 33 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[...]

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    34 - 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. • 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[...]

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    English - 35 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[...]

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    36 - English 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[...]

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    English - 37 CD-R JPEG Discs • 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 Joliet format can be played. • The name of the JPEG file may not be longer [...]

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

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    English - 39 Using the KARAOKE Function (DVD) 1 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE cd. 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 . 3 To adjust the Mic volume and ECHO level. 4 To sing with accompani[...]

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    40 - English 1 Playback the Karaoke Disc containing the wanted songs. Press the KARAOKE button or KEYCON but- ton. 2 Press the ¥ /  buttons to select Keycon , then press the OK button. 3 Press the ¥ /  buttons to change the desired tone. •T o let 7 scales down by half scale. • Original scale. •T o let 7 scales up by half scale. • If[...]

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    English - 41 1 When pressing the KARAOKE button twice, this screen displays. • In VCD, SVCD or CD, you can select only the R, L or Off. • CD, VCD Karaoke Disc Guide Melody The guide melody through xylophone and piano helps you sing easily . VOCAL F ADER Remark ↓ V1 CH1. V ocal Cancel ↓ V2 CH2. V ocal Cancel ↓ V1V2 CH1, CH2. V ocal Cancel [...]

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    42 - English T echnical Specifications Rated voltage AC 1 10 - 240V , 50/60Hz 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) RCA Jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) Audio input (Rear) R[...]

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    English - 43 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[...]

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    44 - English 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[...]

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    AK68-01221A Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. ☎ 0860 7267864 (SAMSUNG) / www .samsung.com/za AFR 6600K ENG 7 27/07/2006 08:56 Page 46[...]