Samsung DVD-CM350 Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 DVD-VCR DVD-CM350 Instruction Manual www.samsungvcr.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents OREWORD Disc Type and Characteristics... N DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Front View of the DVD-VCR ... Rear View of the DVD-VCR... Infrared Remote Control ... Display Indicators ... Accessories ... DVD-VCR ONNECTING Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR... Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable ... Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable ...
  • Page 3 Contents (cont.) N Appendix A - Advanced Connections Connecting the FM and AM antennas ... Connecting the Speakers ... AUX Audio Setting... Speaker Volume Control ... Speaker setup ... Dolby Pro Logic II decoder ... Sound mode/effect function... Listening to radio broadcasts... Presetting stations ...
  • Page 4: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Max. Disc Types Recording Disc Size Playing (Logos) Types Time Single-sided 240 min. 12 Cm Double-sided Audio 480 min. Single-sided Video 80 min.
  • Page 5: Infrared Remote Control

    NEXT Accessories 32 PLAY/PAUSE 33 CLEAR 34 DISC MENU You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). 35 RIGHT Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. 36 DOWN 37 RETURN, A.DUB REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO &...
  • Page 6: Your Dvd-Vcr

    Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: N Types of connectors available on your systems N Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
  • Page 7: I Connecting Dvd-Vcr To A Satellite Receiber Or Other Equipment

    Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
  • Page 8: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr

    Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable ➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
  • Page 9: Basic Tv Tuner Operations

    Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. TV / VCR Button Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner. PROG Up/Down Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly.
  • Page 10: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: N Purchase the DVD-VCR N Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
  • Page 11: Presetting The Stations Automatically

    Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already MAIN MENU set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.
  • Page 12: Clearing A Preset Station

    Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: N That you do not require N At the wrong programme position MAIN MENU you can cancel it. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. INSTALLATION ➛¤¤¤❿ RETURN ENTER œ❷¤¤...
  • Page 13: Selecting The Rf Out Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)

    Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV MAIN MENU set connected to your VCR. Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed. INSTALLATION ➛¤¤¤❿...
  • Page 14: Intelligent Picture Control

    Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. During playback, press the SETUP button on the remote control. MAIN MENU Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed. Press the corresponding USER SET option.
  • Page 15: Selecting The Cassette Type

    Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. MAIN MENU Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed. Press the corresponding VCR FUNCTION SETUP VCR FUNCTION SETUP...
  • Page 16: Protecting A Recorded Cassette

    Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
  • Page 17: Using The Showview Feature

    Using the ShowView Feature Before presetting your DVD-VCR: N Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR N Check that the date and time are correct N Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
  • Page 18: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Using the Timer 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. ☛ TIMER METHOD Before presetting a recording, check that the date and STANDARD time are correct.
  • Page 19: I Playing A Cassette

    Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. ➢...
  • Page 20: Selecting The Audio Output Mode

    Selecting the Audio Output Mode You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available In tape playback mode. Option Description Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.
  • Page 21: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame

    Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: N Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) N Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. Press: ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ❿...
  • Page 22: Using The Tape Counter

    Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: N Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) N Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR N Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛...
  • Page 23: Using The Assemble Edit Function

    Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. ❿ Press the ll button to start playback.
  • Page 24: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control

    Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. Switch your television on. Point the remote control towards the television.
  • Page 25: I Playing A Disc

    Playing a Disc Before Playback : N Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. ❿ Press the ll (PLAY/STILL) button or OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
  • Page 26: Choosing A Connection

    Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD-VCR with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. Connection to an Television Television S-Video Jack...
  • Page 27: Using The Disc Menu Language

    Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. MAIN MENU With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button on the remote. Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed. Press the corresponding option.
  • Page 28: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Setting Up the Parental Control MAIN MENU 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.
  • Page 29: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button on the remote. Result: The MAIN MENU is displayed. MAIN MENU Press the corresponding option. Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: The DVD SETUP menu is displayed. DVD SETUP ➛¤¤¤❿...
  • Page 30: Special Playback Features

    Special Playback Features During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the (Play/Still) button. Still ❿ Press the ll (Play/Still) button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. •...
  • Page 31: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛ or ❿ buttons. - Repeat A-B •...
  • Page 32: Screen Fit Play

    SCREEN FIT Play During play, press SCREEN FIT button on remote control. - Allows you to eliminate the black bars in the top and bottom of the screen when a movie is playing in the Widescreen format (16:9). - Screen Fit will not work when the Zoom mode is active. (you can not remove the black bars on the screen) However, Zoom mode will work when Screen Fit is active.
  • Page 33: Changing The Camera Angle

    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 ( is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen. When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper left hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 34: Using The Zoom (Dvd/Vcd)

    Using the Zoom (DVD/VCD) During play or still mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. or ➛, ❿¤ button to select the part of the screen you Use the œ ❷ want to zoom in on. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 35 Connecting the FM and AM antennas FM antenna connections • Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal. • Unwind the antenna wire and then fasten it to a wall in an area where reception is best. - If reception is poor, connect the outdoor antenna. Remove the existing FM antenna before connecting the 75 coaxial cable.
  • Page 36 Aux Audio Setting Open “MEIN MENU” With the DVD in stop mode, press the SETUP button. MAIN MENU Select “Options” Using the up/down and left/right buttons, move the selection cursor to “USER SET”, then press ENTER to select. USER SET Select “AUX AUDIO”...
  • Page 37 Speaker setup To adjust the speaker balance Press the SPEAKER button. • Each time you press the button, the speaker is selected in the order of FL➝ C ➝ FR ➝ SR ➝ SL ➝ SW ➝ VOL. You will see this on the unit's display. Use the + and - buttons to adjust the volume on the desired speaker.
  • Page 38 SOUND mode/effect function This feature simulates the sound of different acoustic spaces. Press the SOUND MODE button. • Each time you press the button, the sound mode changes as follows. • The SOUND mode adds a coustic surround effect during playback of stereo analog or linear PCM digital signals.
  • Page 39 Technical Specifications Rated voltage 230V (AC), 50Hz Weight 6.2 Kg General Size 430mm X 383mm X 100mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C Operation position : Horizontal, Installation conditions Relative humidity : Below 75% Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Input Audio input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : -8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced...
  • Page 40 Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem 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 with the window side up and the safety tab facing you.
  • Page 41 SAMSUNG EUROPEAN BLOC WARRANTY...
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