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    DVD-VCR DVD-VIDEOMAGNÓ SV -DVD540 www .samsungvcr .com PAL EJECT AUX OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OK Instruction Manual Használati útmutató GB HU 00278A SV-DVD540/EUR-GB1 9/9/03 9:49 AM Page 1[...]

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    2 3 GB GB Contents ◆ R ECORDING T ELEVISION B ROADCASTS ■ Selecting the Recording Speed ................................................................................................ 29 ■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette .............................................................................................. 30 ■ Recording a Programme[...]

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    Safety Instructions 4 5 GB GB Contents (cont.) ◆ S OLVING P ROBLEMS ■ Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 6 5 ■ Problems and Solutions (VCR)............................................................................................ 66 ■ Troubleshoot[...]

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    Front V iew of the DVD-VCR 6 7 GB GB Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) * It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condit[...]

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    Display Indicators Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. O P E N / C L O S E S T A N D B Y / O N REMOTE CONTROL & BATTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE OWNER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE STEREO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 The DVD Dec[...]

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    10 11 GB GB LINE O Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART 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 ☛ Make sure that both the televi[...]

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    12 13 GB GB Plug & Auto Set up Your 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. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxi[...]

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    15 GB 14 GB 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 STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/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 [...]

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    16 17 GB GB Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Setting the Date and Time You 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 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the rem[...]

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    18 19 GB GB Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto [...]

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    Clearing a Preset Station 21 GB 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 Press the OK or ❿ to select this optio[...]

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    Changing the Preset Station T able Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) 22 23 GB GB You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press t[...]

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    NICAM Selecting the Colour Mode Intelligent Picture Contr ol Intelligent Picture Contr ol ( Remote Control ) 24 25 GB GB VCR VCR VCR VCR 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 casset[...]

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    Auto Power Off 26 27 GB GB VCR Screen Messages Selecting the Cassette T ype The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD- VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  or ❷ button[...]

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    S-VHS Play Repeat Play Selecting the Recording Speed 28 29 GB GB VCR VCR VCR You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result : The VCR Setup menu is displayed. 3[...]

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    Recording a Pr ogramme with Automatic Stop Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately Protecting a Recor ded Cassette 30 31 GB GB VCR VCR VCR Video 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 r[...]

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    Modifying ShowView Pr ogramming 32 33 GB GB VCR Using the ShowView Before presetting your DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR ◆ Check that the date and time are correct ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset. 1 To enter a ShowView , press the [...]

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    Checking a Preset Recor ding Cancelling a Preset Recor ding Using the Timer Programming Featur e 34 35 GB GB 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 ti[...]

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    Selecting the Audio Output Mode 36 37 GB GB This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ❿ ll . Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. ➢ When a cassette is loaded, the tape [...]

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    Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame 38 39 GB GB VCR VCR You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 1 Press: ◆ ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ❿ ll button one more time to make still mode. ◆ F.ADV/S[...]

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    Using the T ape Counter Searching for a Specific Sequence 40 41 GB GB VCR Intro Scan 1 After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected. 2 Press the OK or ❿ . 3 Press the ➛ ➛ or ❿ ❿ buttons depending on the direction where your desired programme is located. 4 When an Index m[...]

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    Recoding from Another VCR or Camcor der Using the Assemble Edit Function Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable 42 43 GB GB VCR You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples : ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a [...]

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    Choosing a Connection 44 45 GB GB DVD 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 DVD-VCR or Television Connection to an Audio System Connection to [...]

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    47 GB 46 GB Setting Up the Language Features DVD If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 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 using  , ❷ buttons[...]

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    48 49 GB GB Setting Up the Audio Options 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. PC[...]

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    A/V Receiver Connections 50 51 GB GB 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 ?[...]

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    Special Playback Features 52 GB OK 2 1 3 3 5 DVD During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button. 1 Still Press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume pla[...]

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    53 GB Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) DVD 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. • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the ini[...]

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    54 55 GB GB Using the Display Function DVD 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. • You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time. 4 [...]

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    Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛ , ❿ buttons. - REPEAT A-B button • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the ➛ , ❿ buttons or press the 'REPEAT A-B&a[...]

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    58 59 GB GB Using the Mark Function DVD This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. 2 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to move to the desired Mark icon. 3 When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the OK button. T[...]

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    60 61 GB GB MP3/WMA Play • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. • When naming your MP3 or WMA files do not exceed 8 characters, and place ".mp3, .wma&[...]

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    62 63 GB GB Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the STOP ( ■ ) button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played. 1 Open the disc tray. 2[...]

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    64 65 GB GB T echnical Specifications Picture CD Playback DVD • 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. •[...]

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    66 67 GB GB 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 STANDBY/ON button? You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted w[...]

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    ELEC Please ensure the form above is completed at the time of purchase and present it to the dealer to quality for guarantee service, otherwise your guarantee may be affected. W ARRANTY CARD GUARANTEE GARANZIA GARANTI GARANTÍA GARANTIE GARANTIA ΕΓΓΥΗΣΗ T AKUU MODEL NAME Modelnavn, Nombre de modelo, Nombre del modelo, Nome de modelo, Modellb[...]

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    THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY A készüléket forgalomba hozta www .samsung.com AK68-00278A ELECTRONICS 00278A SV-DVD540/EUR-H4 9/9/03 9:59 AM Page 68[...]