Samsung DVD-V6400 manual

User ’ s Manual DVD-V5450 DVD-V5500 DVD-V6000 DVD-V6400 DVD-V6500 www .samsung.com PA L OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OK[...]

G etting Started 2 - English Safety Instructions 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. DO NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme hum[...]

English - 3 G etting Started Disc Markings Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: 12 Cm 8 Cm Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. Audio + Video - DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital, DTS and[...]

4 - English G etting Started Contents  Getting Started Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . 3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . [...]

English - 5 G etting Started  Playing Back Playing Back Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . 37 Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . 38 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . 38 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . 38 Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds . 38 Sear[...]

6 - English G etting Started Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000) Overviews 1. DVD DECK 2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3. VIDEO CASSETE COMP ARTMENT 4. EJECT BUTTON 5. ST ANDBY/ON BUTTON 6. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTT ON 7. STOP BUTT ON 8. PLA Y/STILL BUTTON 9. F AST FORW ARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10. RECORD BUTTON 1 1. EZ VIEW BUTTON 12. FRONT P ANEL DISP[...]

English - 7 G etting Started Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6000) 1. AUDIO L/R OUT JACKS 2. AERIAL IN CONNECT OR 3. AUDIO L/R OUT JACKS (DVD ONL Y) 4. VIDEO OUT JACK 5. OUT TO TV CONNECT OR 6. A V1 (EURO A V) IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) JACK 7. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) 8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS 9. S-VIDEO OUT JACK 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 Rear View[...]

8 - English G etting Started Accessories Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Y ou have just purchased a SAMSUNG DVD-VCR. T ogether with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. 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 long[...]

English - 9 D émarrer G etting Started T our of the Remote Control 8. STOP ( ■ ) Used to stop during playback. 9. SEARCH/SKIP ( œœ / √√ , l œœ / √√ l ) Used to search forward or backward through a disc. Used to skip the title, chapter , or track. 10. SUBTITLE Used to change the DVD’s subtitle language. 1 1. MENU Used to display the[...]

10 - English C onnections C onnections • Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 • Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 • Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 • Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellit[...]

English - 11 C onnections Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF Cable 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 1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. 2 Connect this cab[...]

12 - English 1 A V2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the A V2 (DEC./EXT .) jack on the rear of the DVD-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV 2 input sources. 2 By means of RF Cable After making this connection, you must[...]

English - 13 C onnections Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-V ideo 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 o[...]

❚ Progressive Scan If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the P .SCAN button on the front panel in stop mode. • The Progressive Scan feature is only available for DVD. Activate it in DVD Stop mode. • The message “Press OK to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press RETURN.” will be displayed. If you want Progressive sc[...]

English - 15 D émarrer Digital Audio out Jack 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. If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder , you hav[...]

5 Start the auto scanning. The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found. 6 The current time and date are displayed automatically . Check the date and time. if it is : • Incorrect, refer to “Setting the date and time”. (See page 18) • Correct, press the RETURN button twice to [...]

English - 17 S ettings S ettings T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD-VCR Y ou must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are using the RF cable. T o view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart 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 the /I[...]

18 - English S ettings 3 Press the œ or √ button to select the hour , minutes, day , month, and year . The selected option is highlighted. Press the … or † button to set them. The day of the week is displayed automatically . Press the OK button. • Y ou can hold the … or † button to scroll more quickly through the values. • Press the [...]

English - 19 S ettings Setting the Menu Language 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. SETUP DVD VCR PROG FUNC Setup Langua[...]

20 - English S ettings Presetting the Stations Manually Y ou 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 † butto[...]

English - 21 S ettings 4 Press the … or † button to select the required programme number. Press the √ button to preset the station. The MANUAL TUNING menu will be displayed. 5 Press the œ or √ button to start scanning the channels. The frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed. 6 If necessary , press the … or †[...]

22 - English S ettings Changing the Preset Station T able Y ou can rearrange the station table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 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[...]

English - 23 S ettings 4 Press the … or † button to select required preset TV station. The selected station is displayed at the same time on the television screen. 5 Press the OK button to change the programme number assigned to a station. 6 Press the … or † button to select required position, then press the OK button to swap the position. [...]

24 - English VCR F unctions 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 DV[...]

English - 25 VCR F unctions NICAM NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Please refer to page 38. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. 2 [...]

26 - English VCR F unctions V ideoPlus Extend (DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/ DVD-V6500) T o prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called VideoPlus Extend allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. • Only use if PDC is not available or set to Off . • The View settings have been configured before running the Videoplus feat[...]

English - 27 VCR F unctions Selecting the Cassette T ype If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. 1 Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select VCR . 2 Press the OK or √ button. The T ape Select is highlighted. 3 Press the OK or √ butt[...]

28 - English VCR F unctions 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 T o re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape. Repeat Play Y[...]

English - 29 VCR F unctions Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Y our DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 2 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab in[...]

30 - English VCR F unctions 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 output jack of your Exte[...]

English - 31 VCR F unctions Using the V ideoPlus Feature (DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/ DVD-V6500) 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 Press the[...]

32 - English VCR F unctions 6 If the programme and times are correct, press the OK button. 7 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button to activate the timer . • The numbers next to each TV programme listing are VideoPlus code numbers, which allow you to programme your DVD-VCR instantly with the remote control. T ap in the VideoPlus code for the programme you [...]

English - 33 VCR F unctions Using the T imer Programming Feature 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. • Y ou must check that the [...]

34 - English VCR F unctions 5 Press the √ button to select Start (recording start time). • Press the œ or √ button to select the hour or minute. • Press the … or † button to set the stop time. 6 Press the √ button to select Stop (recording stop time). • Press the œ or √ button to select the hour or minute. • Press the … or ?[...]

English - 35 VCR F unctions Checking a Preset Recording Y ou can check your preset recordings: • When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR • If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded 1 Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select PROG , then press the OK or √ button. The Timer Method menu is displayed. 1[...]

36 - English VCR F unctions 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 , then press the OK or √ button. The Timer Method menu is displayed. 1 -1 Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select[...]

English - 37 P laying B ack P laying B ack Playing a Cassette 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. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press the √ ll button. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically . • When a cassette is l[...]

38 - English P laying B ack Playing a Sequence at V ariable Speeds 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 sportsperson’s technique, movement by movement. • No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable speeds. 1 Press the : • √ ll button to sta[...]

English - 39 P laying B ack Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are[...]

40 - English P laying B ack ❚ Intro Scan 1 Press the SEARCH button. The VCR Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Intro Scan . 2 Press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the œœ or √√ button depending on the direction where your desired programme is located. 4 When an Index mark is found the DVD-VCR will playback the t[...]

English - 41 P laying B ack Using the T ape Counter 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 t[...]

42 - English DVD F unctions Setting Up the Language Features If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle language 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 √ button. 2 Press the OK [...]

English - 43 DVD F unctions ❚ Using the Audio Language 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD , then press the OK or √ button. 2 Press the OK or √ button again. Press the … or † button to select Audio , then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the … or † button to select the required langua[...]

44 - English DVD F unctions Setting Up the Audio Options 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD , then press the OK or √ button. 2 Press the … or † button to select Audio Setup , then press the OK or √ button. 3 The Audio Setup menu is displayed. 4 Press the … or † button to select the requir[...]

English - 45 DVD F unctions Setting Up the Display Options 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD , then press the OK or √ button. 2 Press the … or † button to select Display Setup , then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the … or † button to select TV Aspect , press the OK or √ button. 4 P[...]

46 - English DVD F unctions 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 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD , then press the OK or √ butt[...]

English - 47 DVD F unctions ❚ Setting up the Rating Level 5 Press the … or † button to select Rating Level , then press the OK or √ button. 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 . ❚ Changing the Password 5 Press the … or ?[...]

48 - English DVD F unctions Please use your registration code to register this player with the DivX(R) Video On Demand service. This will allow you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. T o learn more go to www .divx.com/vod. 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD . The DV[...]

English - 49 DVD F unctions ❚ How to make an update disc Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R disc, using the following settings. 1 Download the software update file from the Samsung Internet Site. (http://www .samsung.com/ Support/ProductSupport/Download/index.aspx) After checking your DVD-VCR Model name on the rear , download a file usin[...]

50 - English DVD F unctions Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. T o resume normal playback, press the √ ll button. ❚ 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 [...]

English - 51 DVD F unctions Using the Display Function T o view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position, press the INFO . button during DVD playback. The Display screen can also be used to quickly choose a title, chapter/track, or playing time. 1 View the Display During DVD/CD playback, press the INFO . button. • T o make the scree[...]

52 - English DVD F unctions Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ V iew) This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc. ❚ T o play back 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 differently depending on the screen setting[...]

English - 53 DVD F unctions Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. Y ou can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and change settings. 1 During playback, press the SUBTITLE button. 2 Press the œ or √ button to select the desired subtitle language • The default is Off[...]

54 - English DVD F unctions Some DVD Movies provide you with various camera angle views on the same scene while they are showing. T o activate the feature press the ANGLE button. 1 Y ou’ll see the angle icon while watching a DVD with multi angles available. 2 When the angle icon comes up to the screen press the ANGLE button to see the angle menu.[...]

English - 55 DVD F unctions Marks Repeat Chapter/T itle Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/ VCD (DVD-V6500), allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. 1 During playback, press the MARK button. 2 Press the œ or √ button to select one of the three mark placeholders (- - -). Keep on playing the DVD up to the sc[...]

56 - English DVD F unctions A to B Repeat A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or VCD(DVD-V6400/ DVD-V6500)/CD. T o activate, mark where to start (A) and where to end (B) of the section you want to watch. 1 Press the REPEA T button while in playback mode, then press the œ or √ button to select A- . 2 Press [...]

DVD F unctions ❚ CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: Y our 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 fo[...]

58 - English DVD F unctions Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) Y ou can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. ❚ Program Play 1 Press the MODE button in the stop mode. Press the œ or √ button to select PROGRAM . Press the OK button. 2 Press the … / † , œ / √ buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Pres[...]

English - 59 DVD F unctions ❚ Album Mode Press the œ or √ button to select . Press the OK button. The album mode is displayed. • Press the … / † , œ / √ buttons to select the required picture, then press the OK button. The selected picture is displayed. • Press the l œœ or √√ l button to display the previous or next 6 pictures[...]

60 - English DVD F unctions ❚ Slide show Press the œ or √ button to select . Press the OK button. The 3 icons are displayed for time interval. Press the œ or √ button to select one of these. Press the OK button. The pictures change automatically with about an 6 second interval. The pictures change automatically with about an 12 second inter[...]

English - 61 DVD F unctions DivX/MPEG4 Playback (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 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 an d files will have been highlighted. Use … or † button to select the movie file, and then press OK or √ ll . Result[...]

62 - English DVD F unctions 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 [...]

English - 63 R eference R eference • T echnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 • T roubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . 65 • T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . 66 T echnical Specifications T roubleshooting Guide (VCR) T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER[...]

64 - English R eference Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V , 50Hz Power consumption 19W atts Weight 3.9 Kg General Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +40°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75Ω Audio input [...]

English - 65 R eference Problem 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 the window side up and the safety tab facing you. The television programme ◆ Check the DVD-VCR aerial connect[...]

66 - English R eference T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) Disc does not play . 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. Th e 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 si[...]

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