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    OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OK Instruction Manual DVD-V940K P AL/NTSC www .samsungvcr .com[...]

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    Remote Control Overview OPEN/CLOSE ST ANDBY/ON PROG / TRK OK KARAOKE SEARCH KARAOKE VOLUME[...]

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    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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Displa[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    ENG-5 Front V iew of the DVD-VCR Y ou have just purchased a SAMSUNG V ideo Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). T ogether with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. Accessories O P E N / C L O S E S T A N D B Y / O N REMOTE CONTROL & BA TTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE OWNER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE 1 DVD DECK 2 OPEN [...]

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    ENG-6 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[...]

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    ENG-7 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the A V Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Y ou can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the A V 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[...]

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    ENG-8 T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD-VCR Y ou must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a A V cable ➢ T o view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a A V cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (A V). 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing ST ANDBY/ON on the front of t[...]

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    ENG-9 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 [...]

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    ENG-10 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 clocks from winter to summer [...]

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    ENG-11 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 8). 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[...]

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    ENG-12 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[...]

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    ENG-13 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 [...]

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    ENG-14 Y ou can choose the sound mode (G or 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 the [...]

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    ENG-15 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[...]

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    ENG-16 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[...]

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    ENG-17 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[...]

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    ENG-18 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[...]

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    ENG-19 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 T imer Program[...]

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    ENG-20 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 T imer Programming is displayed. 2 Press the CLEAR button to cancel the selected programme. Result: All the recording information is deleted and the broadcast will no[...]

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    ENG-21 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[...]

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    ENG-22 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 After pressing the SEARCH[...]

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    ENG-23 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; [...]

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    ENG-24 Using the KARAOKE Function SCORE Function 1 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape. 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 . ◆ Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. Press the [...]

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    ENG-25 Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu’ s disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD[...]

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    ENG-26 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[...]

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    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 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.[...]

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    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 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. Setup Setup Setup : Display Setup  TV Aspect Depending o[...]

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    ENG-29 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 ?[...]

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    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 bypass[...]

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    ENG-31 Please set your TV to component Input. If your TV doesn't have Progressive scan mode, there will be no signal on the screen. Press OK to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press RETURN . 1 Connect the component output of the DVD player to your TV set. Use the component cable to connect the component output on the back panel of the[...]

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    ENG-32 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[...]

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    ENG-33 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. Most of DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage. Allows playback of the film from a desired time. Y ou must ok the starting time as a reference.[...]

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    ENG-34 Changing the Camera Angle 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 will appear at the upper left hand[...]

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    ENG-35 Selecting the Audio Language Y ou can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the Audio button 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 3 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select Stereo, ➛ or ❿ (On VC[...]

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    ENG-36 MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR player , you can see the folder directory . • Select the desired folder in the root directory . • Use the OK or ❿ ll button to select the desired folder . MP3/WMA Play Function 1 Press the OK or ❿ ll button, the selected music file will be played back. Up to 8 music folders [...]

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    ENG-37 Program/Random playback CD-R MP3/WMA discs 1 Press the MODE button in STOP mode to switch between the RANDOM and PROGRAM modes. ➢ • Press the REPEA T button in PLA Y mode to hear only music continuously and press it once again to release. When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the c[...]

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    ENG-38 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 [...]

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    ENG-39 Picture CD Playback • : Return to the Album Screen. • : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. • : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X. (Normal  2X  4X  Normal) • : The unit enters slide show mode. * Press the RETURN button to return to the album screen.[...]

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    ENG-40 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[...]

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    ENG-41 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 1 When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a differen[...]

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    ENG-42 1 Press the KARAOKE button. 2 Select the “ Keycon ” using the ➛ or ❿ buttons. 3 By use of the ➛ or ❿ buttons, change to the desired tone. - : T o let 7 scales down by half scale. - : Original scale. - # : T o let 7 scales up by half scale. ➢ • This function operates only in DVD, VCD, and CD DISC. • This function cannot oper[...]

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    ENG-43 T ypes of Karaoke disc Cancellation of reservation V ocal Fader Guide Melody Score Function 1 Cancel by pressing the CLEAR button of the remote. - The last reserved song will be erased first. 2 Continuous pressing of the CLEAR button can cancel the next reserved song. 3 If the reservation is required again, input the song number in the flick[...]

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    ENG-44 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage 1 10 - 240V , 50/60Hz Power consumption 19 W atts Weight 3.8 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) A/V jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Ω Audio[...]

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    ENG-45 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[...]

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    ENG-46 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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    ENG-47 1 S.M.P .S. 49 2 Power Drive 50 3 Display/Function 51 4 System Control/Servo 52 5 A/V 53 6 Hi-Fi 54 7 A2/NICAM 55 8 TM (China/Hong Kong Only) 56 9T M 5 7 10 Input-Output 58 1 1 Karaoke 59 12 DVD A V Decoder 60 13 DVD Servo 61 14 DVD Audio/Video 62 ◆ Schematic Diagrams For schematic Diagram - Resistors are in ohms, 1/8W unless otherwise not[...]

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    ENG-48 <Component Side> ◆ Block Identification of Main PCB[...]

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    ENG-49 1. S.M.P .S.[...]

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    ENG-50 2. Power Drive[...]

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    ENG-51 3. Display/Function[...]

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    ENG-52 4. System Control/Servo[...]

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    ENG-53 5. A/V[...]

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    ENG-54 6. Hi-Fi[...]

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    ENG-55 7. A2/NICAM[...]

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    ENG-56 8. TM (China/Hong Kong Only)[...]

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    ENG-57 9. TM[...]

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    ENG-58 10. Input-Output[...]

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    ENG-59 11. Karaoke[...]

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    ENG-60 12. DVD A V Decoder[...]

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    ENG-61 13. DVD Servo[...]

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    ENG-62 14. DVD Audio/Video[...]

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    MEMO[...]

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    THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www .samsungvcr .com AK68-00374T ELECTRONICS[...]