Samsung DVD-VR375 Quick Setup Manual

quick setup guide
1 EZ REC MODE DVD Recorder & VCR
2 General Information
DVD-VR375
3 Getting Connected
4 Setup
5 Basic Operation
6 Disc compatibility
1 EZ REC MODE
This function allows you fi nalize a disc automatically.
1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select EZ Record, then press the ENTER button.
Press the ▲▼ buttons to select On, then press the ENTER button.
2.
Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
You can operate EZ Record by using EZ REC MODE button on the remote
control.
3. Insert a disc.
If the disc is a new DVD-RW, it is initialized to V mode automatically. [Remote Control]
4. Press the REC(●) button.
5. EZ Record function will automatically fi nalize the disc under the following
conditions.
•
When you press the OPEN/CLOSE button on your DVD Recorder & VCR after
Press [On] to confirm EZ REC mode.
recording on at least 30% of the disc.
Otherwise press [Off]
The tray will open after the disc has been fi nalized.
On Off
•
The above feature is available only when a DVD-RW(V)/-R(V)/+R disc is
inserted.
2 General Information
Available Discs
Select a disc based on your intended use.
•
Purchase DVD-RAM/±RW/-R discs if you want to edit after recording.
(When using a DVD-RW/-R disc, you can edit after recording in VR mode only)
•
Purchase DVD±R discs if you want to record once without editing.
Recordable discs
DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+RW
Non recordable discs
DVD-R for authoring
C Samsung Electronics
1 - English
Disc Types that can be played
•
DVD-RAM/±RW/±R, DVD-VIDEO, CD-RW/-R, Audio CD (CD-DA), MP3, JPEG discs
•
DVD±R/DVD-RW discs which have been recorded on another DVD recorder, can only be played on the DVD-VR375 when fi nalized.
Cautions when you use discs
• Using poor quality DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs may cause unexpected problems such as recording failure or loss of recorded / edited
data.
•
A copy protected disc can not be recorded.
Before Recording
This DVD Recorder & VCR can Record or Playback high quality video/
audio on DVD-RAM/±RW/±R discs or VHS tapes. It takes 12 seconds to
initialize and 20 seconds to load after you press the POWER button for
the fi rst time.
Connecting
•
With this DVD Recorder & VCR, you can record TV, Video and from
external devices connected to the DV (IEEE 1394) jack onto a DVD-
RAM/±RW/±R disc.
• There are two different recording methods, Direct Recording and Timer
Recording. Recording
• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording.
• For detailed information about recording, please refer to the Instruction
manual.
Recordable disc Specifi cations
Disc Types Recording Format Finalize Playback on other DVD players
Finalized OK
V mode
Not Finalized Not available (Finalize to play)
DVD-R
Check if other manufacturer's product is supported.
VR Mode -
(Most players do not support VR-mode)
Finalized OK
V mode
DVD-RW Not Finalized Not available (Finalize to play)
VR mode Check if other manufacturer's product is supported.
-
DVD-RAM VR mode (Most players do not support VR-mode)
DVD+RW - - OK
Finalized OK
DVD+R -
Not Finalized Not available (Finalize to play)
•
Some DVD Players cannot play writable Discs.
Please check the DVD player's specifi cations.
•
Once a recorded DVD±R is fi nalized, it can be played in standard DVD players.
•
DVD-RW/-R discs can be formatted in Video or VR mode.
•
CD-RW/-R discs are for playback only.
• DVD-RAM discs are formatted to VR-mode only.
•
In VR-mode, it is possible to use functions that have not been fi nalized such as all disc-deletion, revision, partial edition, and title
edition.
•
Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a disc.
• Finalize
- This closes the DVD-RW/±R so no additional recording can be done.
- The DVD-RAM/+RW disc cannot be finalized.
•
Unfinalize
- This allows additional recording on a DVD-RW disc originally recorded on the DVD-VR375.
- A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded by DAO (Disc at Once) on a PC cannot be unfinalized.
- A DVD-RW disc that has been recorded in Video Mode of a different manufacturer's recorder cannot be unfinalized.
- A DVD±R disc cannot be unfinalized.
2 - English
3 Getting Connected (Basic Connections)
Tunerless DVD Recorder & VCR
The DVD-VR375 does not have a TV tuner. Recording TV broadcasts is possible via Connection to Set Top/Cable Box/Satellite and
Multi Channel Video Services.
Using HDMI or Audio-Video cable
Use one of these basic connections to get up and running. HDMI offers the best quality picture.
Using Audio-Video/Component cable (Other Connection possibilities)
3 - English
•
Press your TV's INPUT button until
Connecting Audio/Video
the signal from the DVD Recorder &
VCR appears on your TV screen.
•
If your TV has an HDMI
input, connect an HDMI
cable for the best quality
image and sound.
4 - English