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Samsung DVP-R3000 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD VIDEO RECORDER
Operating Instructions
Model No.
This unit responds to the region number information on
DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the re-
gion number of the disc matches the region number of
this unit. See page 6 for details.
[For\U.S.A.]
The servicenter list and warranty can be
found on pages 103 and 105.
[For\Canada]
The warranty can be found on page 104.
En las páginas 106 y 107 hay una guía de re-
ferencia rápida en español.
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  • Page 1 DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions DVP-R3000 Model No. This unit responds to the region number information on Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the re- these instructions completely. gion number of the disc matches the region number of Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Accessories

    Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION! FCC Note: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD MODEL NUMBER! DVP-R3000 DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VEN- SERIAL NUMBER TILATION VENTS.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Using the direct navigator ....156 Getting started Selecting programs to play ......156 Erasing programs .

  • Page 5: Features

    Features This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with Symbols used in these operating fast random access. This media also outdoes past tape instructions formats in ease of operation. Top window Watch a program while you are record- is used to indicate operations you can access from ing it...

  • Page 6: Discs

    Discs Discs you can use for recording and play This unit cannot record onto CD-R, CD-RW or authoring Logos for discs you can record on and play DVD-R. DVD-RAM DVD-R ( page 7) Note [4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5″)] [4.7 GB for General Ver.
  • Page 7 DVD-R You can play DVD-R by finalizing ( pages 55 and 96) them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. Before finalizing… You can record onto the available space on the disc and perform editing functions, such as giving titles to discs and programs and erasing programs.

  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Œ Œ Œ Œ function the same Buttons such as Œ as the controls on the unit. Main unit Remote control Page Page ! POWER button ( 9 TV channel buttons ( ,ö, õ, CH) ....13 /I, POWER) .
  • Page 9 The unit’s display Center circle (e.g.: DVD-RAM) Rotating (REC, PLAY): Rotating (PLAY): playing Rotating (REC): recording Chasing play or Stopped (PLAY): play paused Stopped (REC): recording paused simultaneous rec and “PLAY” flashes: the resume play is in progress function is working Œ...

  • Page 10: Set Up Steps

    Set up steps Follow these steps to connect and set-up this unit Prepare the remote control Insert the batteries ......12 Change the remote control code for television operation .
  • Page 11 Ways to use this unit Playing discs Recording programs Playing discs ( page 22) Recording television programs Using the direct navigator ( page 56) page 26) Recording and Playing Editing recordings at the same time Using play lists to edit programs page 65) Chasing play ( page 28)

  • Page 12: The Remote Control

    The remote control Batteries Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not: mix old and new batteries. use different types at the same time. heat or expose to flame. take apart or short circuit.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Panasonic/National QUASAR Panasonic/National QUASAR MAGNAVOX SYLVANIA PHILIPS (RC-5) ZENITH THOMSON RCA GE SHARP SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO FISHER HITACHI MITSUBISHI SAMSUNG GOLDSTAR/LG GOLDSTAR/LG GOLDSTAR/LG SAMSUNG Operation Operation Button On and off , POWER Video input mode , TV/AV] , ö, õ, CH]...

  • Page 14: Antenna And Television Connections

    Antenna and television connections Preparation Audio/Video cable (included) Refer to the television’s operating instructions. Yellow (VIDEO) Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord. White (L) Red (R) Basic connection Television To the antenna Cable TV Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna 75 Ω...
  • Page 15 Connecting to a TV with S-video or component video input terminals S-video cable Video cable (not included) (not included) Connect the audio cables as well ( pages 14 and 78). S VIDEO OUT terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO These terminals can provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) terminal.

  • Page 16: Plug-In Auto Tuning

    Plug-in Auto Tuning POWER After you purchase the unit, plug it into your household AC outlet, TV/AV and turn it on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the POWER OPEN/CLOSE channels it can receive and sets the clock. Preparation 2·3 Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.
  • Page 17 Plug-in Auto Tuning Note Plug-in Auto Tuning does not work if you turn the unit on by press- ing [û, OPEN/CLOSE] or [ , PLAY]. After the unit sets the clock automatically, it then adjusts the clock everyday. If the unit sets the time incorrectly, use “Time Zone Adjust” to cor- rect it ( page 89).

  • Page 18: Channel Settings

    Channel settings Using the remote control to add and delete channels Remote control only Use this function if: Channels were not set correctly using automatic tuning. A channel that should have been set wasn’t. A channel’s reception is poor and you want to delete it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 19: Vcr Plus+ Guide Channel Settings

    Channel settings POWER TV/AV VCR Plus+ guide POWER OPEN/CLOSE channel settings 2·3 Set these guide channels so you can use VCR Plus+ codes for timer PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN recording. Before starting the settings, prepare a chart showing the channels, the station’s name, and the guide channel.
  • Page 20 Channel settings Use the joystick [ , ] to select “VCR Plus+ CH Setting” and press [ENTER]. For example, when the current antenna system is CATV. ACTION Channel Settings Antenna System CATV Auto Channel Setting Channel Caption Preset Channel Caption Manual Channel Caption SELECT VCR Plus+ CH Setting...

  • Page 21: Selecting Tv Screen Type

    Selecting TV screen type POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE 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 tele- vision. 3·4·5 PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN RETURN...
  • Page 22 Playing discs RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD VCD Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Press [ , POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [û, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc. Insert inside the tray’s guides. Insert one disc only. Press [ , PLAY].

  • Page 23: Playing Discs

    Playing discs POWER When a menu screen appears on the TV/AV television POWER OPEN/CLOSE DVD-V TOP MENU MENU Operate menus with the following operations. Actual operations de- pend on the disc. Joystick PROG / CHECK ENTER RETURN RETURN Press the numbered buttons to select an item ( page 8), or TOP WINDOW STATUS...

  • Page 24: Fast Forward And Rewind-Search

    Playing discs Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD VCD During play Press [î, SLOW/SEARCH] or [ï, SLOW/SEARCH]. î î î ]: backward î [î ï ï ï ]: forward ï [ï There are five search speeds. Each press increases the search speed.

  • Page 25: Skipping

    Playing discs Skipping RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD VCD You can skip to the beginning of tracks (CD and Video CD page 97) and chapters (DVD-Video page 97) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD-R, you can skip to the start of a program or to a marker and start play from there.

  • Page 26: Recording Television Programs

    Recording television programs RAM DVD-R Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Use a disc that the unit can record to ( page 6) and that has enough space available. Ensure the disc is not write-protected with the write-protect tab page 99). Ensure the disc is not write-protected with DISC SETTING page 52).

  • Page 27: One Touch Recording-Specify A Time To Stop Recording

    Recording television programs Re-inserting double-sided discs Reverse Front You can get up to 12 hours Turn over recording when you use double-sided discs and use the “EP” mode. To check the remaining time and the current mode during recording Press [STATUS] several times. For your reference You can record up to 99 programs on one disc.

  • Page 28: Playing While You Are Recording

    Playing while you are recording Playing from the beginning of the program you are recording— Chasing play You can start play from the beginning of a program while continuing to record it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. During recording or timer recording Press [ , PLAY].

  • Page 29: Reviewing The Recorded Images While Recording (Time Slip)

    Playing while you are recording Reviewing the recorded images while recording (Time Slip) You can play the program being recorded to check that it is being recorded correctly. You can also check parts that were recorded pre- viously. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press [TIME SLIP].

  • Page 30: Using The Top Window

    Using the top window About the top window Most of the features and functions of this unit can also be controlled with icons. The examples show the top window when a DVD-RAM is being used. Actual menus depend on the type of disc being used. Cartridge protection “ON”...
  • Page 31 Top window icons Features and functions described on other pages that can be controlled with the top window are indicated with Icon Items Discs Pages DISC SETTING Enter Title RAM DVD-R Disc Protection 52, 53 Format Finalize [RAM] DVD-R TIMER Registering programs and making RAM DVD-R RECORDING...

  • Page 32: Convenient Features

    Convenient features Skipping a minute forward— CM skip RAM DVD-R Remote control only Use this feature to skip past short parts of recordings, commercials, for example. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. During play Press [CM SKIP]. Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Note If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you skipped from, play restarts from that program.

  • Page 33: Repeat Play

    Convenient features Repeat play RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD VCD Preparation Joystick/ Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. ENTER Press [DISPLAY] [DISPLAY] to display the on-screen menu icons and use the joystick [ ] to highlight the repeat play icon pages 40 and 42). During play Use the joystick [ , Each time you use the joystick, the display changes as illustrated.

  • Page 34: Changing Audio

    Convenient features Changing audio RAM DVD-V Remote control only You can change the audio being received or played with the follow- ing procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. During reception or play Press [AUDIO] to select the audio type. How the type changes depends on when you press the button.
  • Page 35 Convenient features For your reference You can also use the on-screen menu icons to change the audio type. You can change the audio for the images being played with simulta- neous rec and play and Time Slip. When you have connected the unit to other equipment with an optical digital cable You cannot change the audio type when you have used only an opti- cal digital cable for connection in the following cases:...

  • Page 36: Marking Places To Play Again-Marker

    Convenient features Marking places to play again— MARKER RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD VCD Remote control only Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Marking places RAM DVD-R You can mark up to 999 points on a disc to return to later. These marks are recorded directly onto DVD-RAM and DVD-R and remain intact when the disc tray is opened.
  • Page 37 Convenient features To mark points using the marker icon Preparation Press [DISPLAY] [DISPLAY] to display the on-screen menu icons and use the joystick [ ] to highlight the marker icon ( pages 40 and 42). Press [ENTER]. You are now ready to mark positions. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select the next asterisk ( ).

  • Page 38: Program Play

    Convenient features Program play CD VCD You can select up to 100 tracks to play in the order you choose. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PROGRAM PLAY”...

  • Page 39: Random Play

    Convenient features Random play CD VCD The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “RANDOM PLAY” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 40: Using On-Screen Menu Icons

    Using on-screen menu icons RAM DVD-R DVD-V CD VCD Remote control only On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by chang- ing this information. Common procedures Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
  • Page 41 Icons for disc information e.g. DVD-Video Icon Content Icon Content Program number Subtitle number RAM DVD-R DVD-V Select the number and press (See below.) [ENTER]. Change the number to select a subtitle language. Play list number Select the number and press Subtitles on/off RAM DVD-V [ENTER].
  • Page 42 Using on-screen menu icons Icons for unit information Play menu Video menu Icon Content Icon Content A-B repeat ( page 33) Digital picture mode RAM DVD-R DVD-V RAM DVD-R DVD-V You can repeat a section between points A and To select the picture mode during play: [ , B within a program, title or chapter.

  • Page 43: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Using VCR Plus+ codes to make timer recording RAM DVD-R Joystick Remote control only Entering VCR Plus+ codes is an easy way of programming the timer for recording. You can find these codes in television sections of newspapers and in television guides. You can enter up to 16 programs up to a month in advance.
  • Page 44 Timer recording Press [ENTER]. The timer recording setting screen appears which allows you to confirm the program and make corrections if necessary. The mode shown on the unit’s display is selected. If the current mode is XP, it switches to FR to record the best possible picture quality.
  • Page 45 Timer recording To change the timer recording program Timer recording setting screen (from step 3 on page 44) Use the joystick [œ, ] to select the item you want to change. Use the joystick [ , ] to change the setting.

  • Page 46: Manually Programming The Unit To Make Timer Recording

    Timer recording Manually programming the unit to make timer recording RAM DVD-R You can set your own programming conditions (up to 16 programs). Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Ensure that this unit’s clock is set correctly. Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the program you are going to record plus a little extra).

  • Page 47: To Delete A Timer Recording Program

    Timer recording To continue programming After selecting an available line, repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 on page 46. To end programming Press [PROG/CHECK] or [RETURN]. The timer recording list disap- pears and the message “TURN RECORDER OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING”...

  • Page 48: To Check Programs

    Timer recording To check programs Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears. Icon explanations The times overlap those in another program. This program is currently recording. The disc was full or the maximum number of programs or scenes was reached so the program failed to record. The material was copy-guarded so the material failed to record.

  • Page 49: Recording From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Recording from a video cassette recorder RAM DVD-R You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette recorder or video camera connected to the input terminals. Preparation Connect the other equipment to this unit’s input terminals page 79). Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 50: Disc Setting

    Disc setting About DISC SETTING RAM DVD-R You can give discs titles—Enter Title You can write-protect and write-enable DVD-RAM — Disc Protection You can format DVD-RAM—Format You can finalize DVD-R—Finalize Enter Title RAM DVD-R Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on.

  • Page 51: Entering Characters For Titles

    Disc setting Entering characters for titles RAM DVD-R After the titling screen appears , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select the character you want to enter and press [ENTER]. You can enter the following characters. Title field: shows the text you have entered Upper case Lower case Numbers...

  • Page 52: Disc Protection

    Disc setting Disc Protection This allows you protect discs from accidental erasure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert the disc you want to protect. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “...

  • Page 53: Releasing Disc Protection

    Disc setting Releasing disc protection Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert the disc you want to release protection. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “DISC SETTING” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Disc Protection”...

  • Page 54: Format

    Disc setting Format Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. You must format these discs be- fore you can use them in this unit. Formatting also allows you to erase the entire contents of a disc. All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is format- ted.

  • Page 55: Finalize-Creating Dvd-Video

    Disc setting For your reference The disc cannot be formatted if the disc is protected with the write-protect tab. Release the protection to continue ( page 99). Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW. The message “Unable to format” appears when you try to format discs this unit cannot use.

  • Page 56: Using The Direct Navigator

    Using the direct navigator Selecting programs to play RAM DVD-R A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find the programs you want to watch. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW].
  • Page 57 Using the direct navigator About the program list Joystick Program number, channel number (or caption), recording date, time recording started, program title (if entered). Program 1 is selected in the example. Write-protected Displayed when you have protected the program. Program 2 has been protected in the example.

  • Page 58: Erasing Programs

    Using the direct navigator Erasing programs RAM DVD-R The program is erased completely when you use this proce- dure and cannot be retrieved. Check the program carefully before erasing it to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.

  • Page 59: Entering And Editing Program Titles

    Using the direct navigator Entering and editing program titles RAM DVD-R Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 60: Protecting Programs

    Using the direct navigator Protecting programs You can prevent accidental erasure of programs by write-protecting them. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR”...

  • Page 61: Releasing Program Protection

    Using the direct navigator Releasing program protection Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select the program you want to unprotect.

  • Page 62: Checking Program Contents

    Using the direct navigator Checking program contents RAM DVD-R Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 63: Erasing Parts Of A Program-Shorten Segment

    Using the direct navigator Erasing parts of a program— Shorten Segment The specified parts of the program are erased completely when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the program carefully to ensure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”.
  • Page 64 Using the direct navigator Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the end point of the part you want to erase and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Erase”...

  • Page 65: Using Play Lists To Edit Programs

    Using play lists to edit programs Displaying play lists Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you have recorded on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER].

  • Page 66: Creating Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programs Creating play lists You can specify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which these scenes are played. These scenes are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use up much of the disc’s capac- ity.

  • Page 67: Playing Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programs To clear the play list screen Press [MENU, PLAY LIST]. The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the play list. For your reference One disc can have a maximum of 99 play lists and 999 scenes. These limits may be reduced under some conditions.

  • Page 68: Playing Play List Scenes

    Using play lists to edit programs Playing play list scenes Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Numbered buttons Use the joystick [ ,...
  • Page 69 Using play lists to edit programs Use the joystick [ , ] to select the play list you want to edit and use the joystick [ ]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Edit Scenes” and press [ENTER]. Adding scenes to a play list Preparation Do steps 1 to 4 of “Editing play list scenes”...
  • Page 70 Using play lists to edit programs Preparation Do steps 1 to 4 of “Editing play list scenes” ( pages 68 and 69). Moving a scene Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Move” and press [ENTER]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select the scene you want to move and press [ENTER].
  • Page 71 Using play lists to edit programs Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the start point of the scene and press [ENTER]. Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the end point of the scene and press [ENTER].

  • Page 72: Copying Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programs Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you created play lists on. Copying play lists While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select the play list you want to copy and then...

  • Page 73: Titling Play Lists

    Using play lists to edit programs Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PL Erase” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. The play list is erased. To stop partway through In step 5, either select “Cancel” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN].

  • Page 74: Checking Play List Contents

    Using play lists to edit programs Checking play list contents Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Insert a disc you created play lists on. While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select the play list whose contents you want to...

  • Page 75: Expanding Your Home Theater System

    Expanding your home theater system Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV broadcasts Reference Reference What you want to do How to do it Settings pages pages Connect a cable TV box. Tune to channels correctly. 16, 18, 91 Enjoying CATV broadcasts Change the necessary...

  • Page 76: Connecting A Cable Tv Box

    Expanding your home theater system Select channel 3 or 4 to see the output from the cable TV box or DSS receiver. Select the appropriate video input if your television has more than one. Connecting a cable TV box You need to have a cable TV box and a contract with a cable TV company to enjoy CATV broadcasts. Consult your cable TV company for an appropriate cable TV box.

  • Page 77: Connecting A Home Satellite System (Dishnetwork/Dss)

    With two cable boxes Television (not included) To household cable TV jack 2-way splitter (not included) Audio/Video cable (not included) Rear of this unit Cable TV box (not included) Switch box (not included) Connect with 75 Ω coaxial cables (not included) You can You cannot record and view both scrambled and unscrambled channels if addi-...

  • Page 78: Connecting To A Digital Amplifier Or System Component

    Expanding your home theater system Connecting to a digital Connecting an analog amplifier or system amplifier or system component component Audio cable Rear of this unit Red (R) White (L) Rear panel of this unit Insert fully, with this side facing up.

  • Page 79: Connecting A Video Cassette Recorder

    Connecting a video cassette recorder When connecting to the L2 input terminals on When connecting to the input terminals on the front of the unit the rear of the unit Audio/Video cable Audio/Video cable Yellow (VIDEO) Yellow (VIDEO) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R)

  • Page 80: When You Can't Directly Connect The Antenna You Disconnected From Your Television To The Unit

    Expanding your home theater system When you can’t directly connect When you can’t directly connect the included 75 Ω coaxial cable to the antenna you disconnected from your television to the unit the television Check the type of antenna input on your television and make the Use the connection that suits the type of terminal.

  • Page 81: Operating Other Panasonic Dvd Equipment With The Remote Control

    Expanding your home theater system Operating other Panasonic DVD equipment with the remote control By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic. Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Panasonic use the same system for their remote controls, so if you operate them in the same place, the controls can be confused by the different pieces of equipment.

  • Page 82: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 85 for details on menu operation. Underlined items are the factory presets. Main menus Menus Options Set Up Off Timer 2 hr 6 hr Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
  • Page 83 Main menus Menus Options Audio Audio during Search RAM DVD-R DVD-V Choose whether to have sound during the first level of fast-forward. D. Range Compression (Dolby Digital only) DVD-V Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. MTS Selection for DVD-R Disc ( page 35) Main Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type (SAP)
  • Page 84 Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings Disc—Audio, Subtitle and Menus Video—Black Level Control DVD-V Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. Lighter: when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT or S Other : Input a code number with the numbered buttons VIDEO OUT terminal.

  • Page 85: Common Procedures

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 82 and use the following procedure to change the settings if necessary. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. While stopped Press [ACTION] to show the menus. You can also press [TOP WINDOW] and use the joystick , œ, ] to select “ACTION”...

  • Page 86: Entering A Password

    Changing the unit’s settings Entering a password Digital output You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences. Play and Change these settings when you have connected equipment changes to the settings are not possible unless you enter a through this unit’s OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

  • Page 87: Clock Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting While stopped Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select the Set Up tab. Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Clock Settings”...
  • Page 88 Changing the unit’s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Clock Settings Manual Clock Setting Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select the Set Up tab. Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Clock Settings”...
  • Page 89 Changing the unit’s settings Time Zone Adjust Adjust the time zone (-1 or +1) if it was not set correctly with auto clock setting. You cannot change this setting if you set the clock manually. Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select the Set Up tab.

  • Page 90: Channel Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Channel Settings Antenna System The following settings must be reset when you change the antenna system. VCR Plusi guide channel settings ( page 19) Auto channel setting ( page 91) Channel captions ( page 92) Press [ACTION].
  • Page 91 Changing the unit’s settings Auto Channel Setting You can use the ACTION menus to start Auto Channel Setting if Plug-in Auto Tuning ( page 16) fails for some reason. Press [ACTION]. The ACTION screen appears. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select the Set Up tab.
  • Page 92 Changing the unit’s settings Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Channel Settings Channel Caption You can give stations captions. You can use the Preset Captions, or manually enter new ones yourself. The captions you enter are displayed when the channel is displayed and in the direct navigator screen.
  • Page 93 Changing the unit’s settings @ Use the joystick [ , ] to select the channel corresponding to the caption and then move the joystick [œ]. Set Up ACTION Preset Caption Caption Channel Number Antenna System Auto Channel Setting Preset Caption Manual Caption VCR Plus Setting SELECT...

  • Page 94: On-Screen Displays

    On-screen displays Changing the information displayed Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. You can change the setting in the ACTION menu so these displays do not appear automatically ( page 83, Display—...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Audio system Power consumption: 35 W Recording system: Dolby Digital Recording system: DVD video recording standards Input: LINE (pin jack) (DVD-RAM), Reference input: 309 mVrms DVD video standards (DVD-R) FS: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Optical pick-up: System with 1 lens, 2 integration units Input impedance: 47 kΩ...

  • Page 96: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Dolby Pro Logic This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Pan&Scan/Letterbox Sampling frequency In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be This is the number of samples of sound taken per second during viewed on a widescreen television with an aspect ratio of 16:9. This conversion to a digital signal. A high sampling frequency results in a means you can view most material with the intended aspect ratio on sound close to the original when played back.

  • Page 98: Disc Handling

    Disc handling Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. Handling precautions (These can damage the unit.) Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity pre- vention liquids or any other solvent.

  • Page 99: Error Messages

    Error messages ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ . Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers ‘ Possible solutions are indicated with “ ” on the relative pages in the operating instructions. Error messages Causes and solutions No Disc. You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting Guide

    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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
  • Page 101 Play Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. ‘ Play fails to start even when This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CD, and CD. ^ [√ , PLAY] is pressed. Play starts but then stops The disc is dirty.

  • Page 102: Product Service

    Troubleshooting guide Recording and timer recording Cannot record. You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ^ The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. d The disc is protected with the write-protect tab.

  • Page 103: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)

    SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with trans- portation charges prepaid to SAMSUNG's designated service center.

  • Page 104: Limited Warranty (For Canada)

    LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.(SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product falls to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.
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  • Page 106: Guía De Referencia Rápida En Español

    Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexiones de antena y televisor A la antena TV por cable Antena exterior (Rojo)(Blanco)(Amarillo) Antena interior Televisor Cable coaxial Cable de audio/vídeo de 75 Ω (suministrado) (suministrado) Cable de antena desconectado del televisor (Rojo)(Blanco)(Amarillo) Este aparato Sintonización automática al enchufar Ventilador...
  • Page 107 Cuando una pantalla de menús aparece en el televisor DVD-V Pulse los botones numerados para seleccionar un elemento. Función de reanudación Cuando pulse [ , PLAY], el aparato recordará la posición. Cuando pulse [ , PLAY] mientras parpadea “PLAY” en el visualizador, la reproducción empezará...

  • Page 108: Index

    Index antenna protection, disc advanced ......... 80 releasing protection .

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