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Operating Instructions

DVD-R4000
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Web Site: http://www.samsungdvd.com
RQT6996-B
EB

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  • Page 1: Dvd Video Recorder

    DVD Video Recorder Operating Instructions DVD-R4000 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Web Site: http://www.samsungdvd.com RQT6996-B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Receivers (SAT)... 15 Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions)... 16 To Set Up this DVD Recorder with a brand-new Q Link TV ... 16 To Set Up this DVD Recorder with an existing Q Link TV ... 17 Auto Setup (without Q Link Functions) ... 17 Removing Interference ...
  • Page 3 Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions. Refer to it for the control and component names and numbers which appear in the text. The illustration shows DVD-R4000EB for the United Kingdom. Hold both sides of the remote control’s cover to open it. (You can also open it by pressing on the center of it and sliding it down.)

  • Page 4: Control Reference Guide

    (33) [C] button ........

  • Page 5: The Unit's Display

    (2) Timer programme display when a programme for timer recording is on Flashes: when there are less than 10 minutes to go before timer recording is programmed, but the unit is not on standby. (pages 32 and 34) (3) Disc type...

  • Page 6: Warning And Important Information

    Notes on these instructions These operating instructions describe operations mainly using the remote control. If the name of the button is the same, the operation described can also be performed with the main unit. The contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen.

  • Page 7: Dear Customer

    5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

  • Page 8: The Remote Control

    Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel.

  • Page 9: Television Operation

    ≥Repeat this procedure after you change the batteries. ≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this remote is not compatible with your television.

  • Page 10: Discs

    Examples of causes of such losses are (1) A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

  • Page 11: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    You cannot record to or edit DVD-R with this unit if it was recorded with another unit, whether it is finalized or not. You cannot record over parts that have been recorded.

  • Page 12: Connections (With Scart Leads)

    ≥This is necessary for Download from TV with Q Link function. ≥If you use Panasonic TV with RGB output capability and want to receive RGB signals, connect this unit to the AV1 socket on the TV. AV1 ( TV )

  • Page 13: Connections (Without Scart Leads)

    Connections (without Scart leads) If you do not have any scart leads and your TV is not Q Link type, you can connect your DVD Recorder to a TV and Satellite Receiver using RF leads. Using this connection method may however be difficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver. For this reason it is not recommended for inexperienced users.

  • Page 14: Connections (With S-Video Cable)

    The S (Separate)-Video socket allows separate transmission of signals in order to obtain clearer pictures. The connection with S-Video Cable can also be used for playback of any disc. The “S” in the “S-Video socket” stands for “SEPARATED Y/C”...

  • Page 15: Recording From Set Top Boxes (Stb) Or Other Satellite Receivers (Sat)

    Digital STB). In the case of a Sky Digital STB, recording of RGB signals from the “TV Scart” terminals is possible, but the “Personal Planner” function for timer recording cannot be used in conjunction with the “External Link1” function of this DVD Recorder.

  • Page 16: Auto Setup (With Q Link Functions)

    ≥If the “Download” indication is not appear, select the AV input on your TV. Note ≥The explanations in this book refer to Panasonic Q Link TV and DVD Recorder, however they may also apply to other makes of TV and DVD Recorder with similar functions to Q Link. (See page 12 for details.) ≥If you accidentally switch on the DVD Recorder before the TV, downloading of the setup data from the TV may not be performed correctly.

  • Page 17: To Set Up This Dvd Recorder With An Existing Q Link Tv

    ≥(If connected to your TV using the RF lead only) Select an unused channel pre-set on your TV and tune it to the RF output channel number shown on the DVD Recorder display (or until you can clearly see the Auto Setup screen). Store the new video playback channel (refer to the instructions for your TV).

  • Page 18: Removing Interference

    For your unit to recognise the Video Plus+ Codes for each satellite station, you must teach your unit which channel or AV input to record from for the first time. Otherwise when setting a VIDEO Plus+ recording, the [ss] symbol will appear in the channel position indicating that the unit does not know which channel position to set.

  • Page 19: Selecting Tv Screen Type

    The aspect ratio is factory set to 4:3 for a regular television. You do not have to change this setting if you have a regular 4:3 aspect television. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 20: Playing Discs

    ” appears on the television The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥If a disc is loaded, the unit will come on and play will start when you press [1] (21). ≥If you play a disc that includes parts without video, the unit may display the video from the disc you were playing immediately before that disc.

  • Page 21: Starting Play From Where You Stopped It (Resume Function)

    Press [POSITION MEMORY] (36) during play. (The message “Position Memorized” appears on the television.) Now when you press [1] (21) after switching the unit to standby and back on, play starts from the memorized position. For your reference [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] ≥The position memorized when you press [∫] (7) or...

  • Page 22: Skipping

    Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Selecting an amount of time to skip — Time Slip [RAM] [DVD-R] You can set an amount of time and then skip with one press of a button. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

  • Page 23: Changing Audio

    PLAY (5) e.g.: “LR” is selected For your reference ≥You can also use the DISPLAY menu to change the audio type. ≥You can change the audio for the images being played with simultaneous recording and play and Time Slip. ª When you have connected the unit to other...

  • Page 24: Marking Places To Play Again-Marker

    DVD-RAM, but are cleared when you removed or finalized DVD-R. [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] You can mark up to 5 points on a disc to return to later. All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

  • Page 25: Using Menus To Play Mp3 Discs

    “10” [0] )[1] )[0] ª To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “2 Back” or “Next 1” and press [ENTER] (10). ≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group appears.

  • Page 26: Recording Television Programmes

    (1) Arrow pointing inwards. (2) Align correctly. ≥Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (with double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to record is facing up.) Press [W, X, CH] (18) to select the channel.

  • Page 27: Flexible Recording Mode (Fr)

    [RAM] [DVD-R] Main unit only This is a simple way of making timer recordings when you are in a hurry or before you go to bed. You can set the time up to 4 hours in advance. While recording Press [¥, REC] (16) on the main unit to select the recording time.
  • Page 28 Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions. 1) Press [EXT LINK] (40) on the unit to switch the unit over to the timer recording standby mode. ≥As long as a video picture is being transmitted by the Satellite or Digital Receiver, the unit will record it.

  • Page 29: Playing While You Are Recording

    ≥Sound is not output while fast-forwarding. ≥Play cannot be started until at least 2 seconds after recording starts. ≥If you fast-forward and get to within a few seconds of the part being recorded, the picture will change to show the images currently being played.

  • Page 30: Checking The Recording During Recording (Time Slip)

    ª To change the part being played Press [3, 4] (10) to enter the time. ≥Press [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10) to decrease in one- minute units. Press and hold [3] (10) to increase or [4] (10) to decrease in 10-minute units. PLAY –5 min...
  • Page 31 TOP MENU Example Display a disc’s menus: [DVD-V] (page 20) Some items will not be shown unless you release disc protection with DISC INFORMATION — “Disc Protection” (page 38) or release cartridge protection with the write protect tab (page 72).

  • Page 32: Timer Recording

    VIDEO Plus+ will be used. [RAM] [DVD-R] Remote control only You can easily programme the unit to make a timer recording of a programme by entering the programme’s VIDEO Plus+ number, which can be found in the television sections of newspapers or in television guides.
  • Page 33 TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. After you have entered the information of a TV station, it remains stored in the unit’s memory, and you do not need to enter it again in the future. Note ≥The built-in clock employs 24-hour system.

  • Page 34: Manual Programming

    ≥Recording is not possible unless you set “Disc Protection” in “DISC INFORMATION” to “Off” (page 38). ≥You cannot record to a disc if the write protect tab on a cartridge disc is set to protect. Release this before operation (page 72).

  • Page 35: To Check Programmes

    Displayed if the disc is not inserted in the unit or is write-protected (pages 38, 72) or there is not enough memory capacity left on the disc.

  • Page 36: Recording From A Video Cassette Player

    ≥Poor video quality or colouring may indicate that the material you are recording has copy protection. ≥If you connect an other equipment with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket on this unit, the output signal of the equipment must be set to RGB when you have set “AV2 Input”...

  • Page 37: Entering Titles

    ≥You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with the write protect tab (page 72). ≥If you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the programme list (page 41) and play list screen (page 45).

  • Page 38: Disc Protection

    Disc Protection [RAM] This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert the disc you want to protect. While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11). Use [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “DISC INFORMATION”...

  • Page 39: Erase All Programmes

    Start Cancel All programmes and play lists are erased. ª To stop partway through Select “No” in step 4 or “Cancel” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10). Press [RETURN] (23). Note ≥You cannot erase computer data. ≥The disc title will also be erased.

  • Page 40: Finalize-Creating Dvd-Video

    [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”.

  • Page 41: Using The Direct Navigator

    Selecting programmes to play [RAM] [DVD-R] A list of programmes is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programmes you want to watch. Preparation ≥Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥Insert a disc you have recorded on.

  • Page 42: Erasing Programmes

    You can give DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters and DVD-R titles of up to 44 characters. The full title is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the programme list.

  • Page 43: Protecting Programmes

    Select “No” in step 5 and press [ENTER] (10). Press [RETURN] (23). For your reference Programmes will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc with DISC INFORMATION (page 39). Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Releasing programme protection...

  • Page 44: Erasing Parts Of A Programme

    Select “Cancel” in step 8 and press [ENTER] (10). Press [RETURN] (23). ª To erase another part of the same programme Select “Next” in step 7 and perform step 8, then repeat steps 5-8. For your reference ≥Use search and slow-motion to find the points.

  • Page 45: Using Play List To Edit Programmes

    ª To clear the PLAY LIST screen Press [PLAY LIST] (22) or [RETURN] (23). The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the play list. ª What you can do with the PLAY LIST screen ≥Creating PLAY LIST (page 46)

  • Page 46: Creating Play List

    Press [RETURN] (23). ª To clear the PLAY LIST screen Press [PLAY LIST] (22) or [RETURN] (23). The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the play list. ª To specify another scene Select “Next” after step 4 and press [ENTER] (10), then repeat steps 3 and 4.

  • Page 47: Playing Play List

    The play list appears. For your reference You can also select play lists from the list in step 2 by entering a 2- digit number with the numeric buttons (4). If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists, the last play list is selected.

  • Page 48: Adding Scenes To A Play List

    ≥The screen from step 4 reappears. ª To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN] (23). ª To add other scene 1) Use [3, 4] (10) after step 7 to select “Next” and press [ENTER] (10). 2) Repeat steps 6, and 7. For your reference You can fast-forward, rewind, pause, and slow-motion while playing scenes just as you can during normal play.

  • Page 49: To Re-Edit A Play List Scene

    Use [3, 4] (10) to select “Exit” and press [ENTER] (10). ª To re-edit another scene (1) Use [3, 4] (10) after step 7 to select “Next” or “Back” and press [ENTER] (10) until you find the scene you want to re- edit.

  • Page 50: Copying Play List

    You can give play lists on DVD-RAM titles of up to 64 characters. The full title is shown in the “Properties” screen, but if you enter a long title, only part of it is shown in the play list screen.

  • Page 51: Using Display Menus

    For your reference ≥The screens depend on the disc contents. ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change. Using DISPLAY menus...

  • Page 52: Play Menu

    (page 24) surround signals recorded on it. Natural()Emphasis()OFF Note ≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs, even if you select “Natural” or “Emphasis”. Normal ≥Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. Dialog Enhancer [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V]...

  • Page 53: Repeat Play

    2) Do the above operation. Note ≥Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs. ≥Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit’s display. ≥You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Video.

  • Page 54: Child Lock

    Record from an video cassette recorder (page 57) Use connection [B] to enjoy discs recorded with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Sound will not be output if you use connection [A] and set “PCM Down Conversion” to “Off” due to copy protection. (Convert the signal to 48 kHz to enjoy this type of audio.) For your reference ≥The equipment connections described are examples.

  • Page 55: Connecting A Digital Amplifier Or System Component [A]

    If you want to use the synchro recording feature on your digital recording equipment and you use connection [A] or [B] to record from CDs or video CDs, first pause at the point you want to record from, activate the synchro feature, then restart play on the unit.

  • Page 56: Connecting A Decoder

    Set “AV2 Connection” to “DECODER”. (page 61) ≥If you connect an other equipment with RGB output capability to the AV2 socket on this unit, the output signal of the equipment must be set to RGB when you have set “AV2 Input” to “RGB (PAL only)”. Note [RGB] means separate Red/Green/Blue colour signals.

  • Page 57: Connecting A Video Cassette Recorder

    (6) Other playback equipment ≥Connect to the video and audio output terminals. Note If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when connected through L/MONO.) Connecting external equipments (continued)

  • Page 58: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Connection RETURN (1) Menus The SETUP menu is made up of seven menus — Tuning, Settings, Disc, Picture, Sound, Display and Connection. Select the menu’s tab to display the items. (2) Items A list of items in the menu you selected.

  • Page 59: Summary Of Settings

    The unit adjusts the clock automatically. Owner ID [PIN number] [Name] [House No.] [Postcode] Shipping Condition The all settings in the SETUP screen return to the factory settings. (except for the ratings level and the password, and owner ID settings) [Yes] [No] Language code list...
  • Page 60 The unit reduces block noise, which occurs during MPEG compression, by selecting the optimum rate. Fixed The resolution rate is fixed to ensure the resolution rate is not reduced. Still Mode ( PLAY Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.
  • Page 61 While stopped, keep pressing [∫] (7) and [<, OPEN/CLOSE] (39) on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. ≥If the playback picture on the TV screen from a Video CD isn’t shown correctly: - When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC”. (After viewing the disc, return the setting to “PAL”.)

  • Page 62: Entering A Password (Ratings)

    When you have used audio cables to connect the unit to other equipment (analog connection [B] page 55). When you have used an optical digital cable to connect the unit to other equipment (digital connection [A] page 55). Output is limited to 48 kHz/16 bit.

  • Page 63: Clock Settings

    ª To stop auto clock setting Press [RETURN] (23). Note ≥If “Automatic” is set to “On” when you open the Clock screen, do not set it to “Off”, otherwise, the automatic time correcting function is deactivated. ≥When “Automatic” on the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the automatic time correction function checks and if necessary adjusts the time several times every day.

  • Page 64: Channel Settings

    To select the title extraction from TV guide of broadcaster. Use [3, 4] (10) to select the number between 100 and 899. ≥In case of a TV station with Teletext information, the title of the TV programme is entered automatically, provided the “Title page” is correctly set.
  • Page 65 Press [B] (28). To move a TV station to another programme position “Move”: Press [C] (33), and then use [3, 4] (10) to select the new programme position to which you want to assign the TV station. Press [ENTER] (10).

  • Page 66: Changing The Owner Id

    Press [RETURN] (23) to exit the Owner ID setting menu. ª To Display the Owner ID setting menu While stopped Hold down [∫] (7) on the main unit for more than 5 seconds. ≥The PIN number is not displayed. ≥After 30 seconds, this menu automatically disappears.

  • Page 67: Status Displays

    (Values are approximate.) For your reference ≥These displays may not be shown if “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” menu is set to “Off” (page 61). If set to “Automatic”, displays (1), (2), (3) and (4) appear for 5 seconds and then disappear.

  • Page 68: Maintenance And Handling

    ≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.) ≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

  • Page 69: Glossary

    ≥A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. ≥A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.
  • Page 70 CHECK] (13) automatically turns on both the TV and the unit. If the TV is in standby and this unit is on, when you press the [FUNCTION] (11) or the [1] (21), or insert the disc (except DVD-RAM and DVD-R), the TV automatically is turned on.

  • Page 71: Self-Diagnosis

    ≥Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. ≥Press [Í] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [Í] again to turn the unit on. ≥The unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

  • Page 72: Error Displays

    Causes and solutions ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 20) ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. (page 20) ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Guide

    Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. The unit is on but cannot be operated.
  • Page 74 ≥If the unit is not operating at all, press [ , TIMER] (12) again to turn the unit on. The unit may not be operating correctly due to lightning, static electricity, or some other external factor.
  • Page 75 Discs make sounds as they rotate. This does not indicate a malfunction. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. (page 10) ≥The disc is unformatted.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright...

  • Page 77: Index

    Simultaneous recording and play ... 29 Slow-motion ... 21 Subtitle ... 51 ª T Time Slip ... 22 Timer recording ... 32 Title ... 37 ª V VIDEO Plus+ ... 32 ª W Watching the television while recording ... 30 Write protect tab ... 72...
  • Page 80 RQT6996-B Samsung Electronics (U.K.) Ltd., Web site : http://www.samsungdvd.com F0103Fa0...

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