DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions DVD-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.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTUR- ER’S INSTRUCTIONS. (U.S.A. only) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com DVD-R3000...
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your own creation. of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are reg- istered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DVD-R3000...
DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by an- Samsung). other company. Using a Samsung DVD-RAM, you can record broadcasts that 2. A disc used as described in 1 and then played again in this allow you to make one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts.
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Play may not be possible due to the player you are using, the DVD-R, or the condition of the recording. Use this unit to play the disc if the player is unable. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. -CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE 400 Vallet Road, Suite 201, Mt Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com Recording to DVD-R It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recording management information after recording finishes.
O Action button (ACTION) ......19, 85 o Input select button (INPUT SELECT) ....49 DVD-R3000...
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Long play mode Extra long play mode XP SP LP EP (all on): FR (flexible recording) mode (only with timer recording) ” Timer indicator the timer recording start time OFF: the timer recording end time or One Touch Recording end time DVD-R3000...
Connecting to a TV with S-video or Enjoying virtual surround sound ef- component video input terminals fects (V.S.S.) ( page 39) page 15) Connecting an amplifier or system Selecting TV screen type component with built-in decoder page 21) page 78) Digital output ( page 86) DVD-R3000...
Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets. Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD”. Do not: put heavy objects on the remote control. take the remote control apart. spill liquids onto the remote control. DVD-R3000...
Dolby Digital or DTS. Connect an amplifier the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard. with built-in decoders. See page 78 for connection examples. DVD-R3000...
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(e.g. Y/P , Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C ). Con- COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminals. nect to terminals of the same color. After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture ( page 82, ACTION—Video—Black Level Control). DVD-R3000...
The illustrated screen appears. Press [ENTER] to show the “Manual Clock Setting” screen. Set the time manually ( page 88). Auto Clock Setting is incomplete. To stop Plug-in Auto Tuning Press [RETURN]. Press ENTER to set clock manually. ENTER RETURN DVD-R3000...
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The screen shown in step 1 on page 16 appears. Press [ENTER] to start Plug-in Auto Tuning. Antenna system, channel caption, and VCR Plus+ guide channel settings all revert to the default values when you perform the above procedure. Timer recording settings are also cleared. DVD-R3000...
The channel is deleted if it was set or added if it was not set. For example CHANNEL 12 DELETED Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary. Note This function does not work if: A disc is playing. You are recording. Input is from an external unit. DVD-R3000...
Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Channel Settings” press ENTER [ENTER]. Set Up ACTION Off Timer 6 hr Remote Control Code Set Code 1 Clock Settings Channel Settings SELECT Re-initialize Setting ENTER RETURN (Continued on next page) ENTER ENTER DVD-R3000...
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You do not need to change the settings if the channel and guide channel numbers are the same. To end the setting Press [ACTION]. If you make a mistake While the TV channel or CATV channel is highlighted, press [CANCEL]. “---” is displayed. Repeat step 5-@. DVD-R3000...
“ACTION—TV Screen—4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM” ( page 83). The video setting on the disc. How video appears is often specified by the disc itself. The video settings on your television. DVD-R3000...
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Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.) Guide for 12 cm Guide for 8 cm (5 ) disc (3 ) disc e.g.: DVD-RAM DVD-R3000...
The last marker is written to the disc and remains intact until you mark a different position. You cannot mark positions if the disc is write-protected with DISC SETTING ( page 52) or with the write-protect tab ( page 98). Release the protection before marking another position. DVD-R3000...
Press [œ», FRAME] or [» , FRAME]. œ» œ» œ»]: backward (does not work with Video CDs) œ» [œ» [» » » » » ]: forward Each press shows the next frame. Press [ , PLAY] to restart play. DVD-R3000...
This may not work with some discs. This works only when stopped with some discs (the screen saver is on the television). Chapter/track Chapter/track Chapter/track Marker RAM DVD-R Play position Twice Once Once Twice Three times The program before Current program The program after DVD-R3000...
ö , õ õ õ õ õ , CH] to change channels. You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons page 8). For your reference You can also do this during timer recording. The recording is unaffected. DVD-R3000...
Recording stops and the set time is cleared if you press [ , STOP]. The set time is cleared if you pause recording and cause another program to be recorded (for example, change the recording mode or channel). Shows recording will stop in 30 minutes DVD-R3000...
If you start play while the unit is on timer recording standby, record- A sports program is ing starts when the time you set is reached. recorded while you watch a The unit returns to recording standby when you stop play while it is movie. on timer recording standby. DVD-R3000...
The sound for the images being played is heard during Time Slip. Current recording The length of the recording determines the amount of time you can select for time slip. As the recording progresses, the amount of time you can time slip also increases. Play images (30 seconds before) DVD-R3000...
Refer to the relevant pages for details. Press [ENTER]. Your selection is entered and the top window disappears. If the operation requires further selections, another screen appears. To clear the top window Press [TOP WINDOW] or [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
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CD VCD RANDOM PLAY Some items will be greyed out and cannot be selected if the disc is write-protected. Release disc protection with DISC SETTING— Disc Protection page 53) or release cartridge protection with the write-protect tab ( page 98). DVD-R3000...
If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you skipped from, play restarts from that program. Since the length of each commercial will vary, this feature may not always skip each commercial accurately. It is designed as an easy way of skipping short periods of time. DVD-R3000...
The unit automatically determines the end of a program/title as point B when the end of the program/title is reached. Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. This does not work while playing a play list. DVD-R3000...
L + R L + R +SAP Mono Stereo Stereo e.g.: English is the selected The language is switched language to French Mono Mono Stereo Mono e.g.: “L R” is selected L=Left audio channel R=Right audio channel L+R=Left+Right audio channel DVD-R3000...
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83, Audio—MTS Selection for DVD-R Disc). During play The audio type selected for recording is played. This is displayed as “LR”. Audio during television reception Audio output Audio recorded Television Setting broadcast Stereo Main +SAP Mono Main +SAP Stereo Main Mono Main DVD-R3000...
You can select the next group of 10 when the cur- rent group is full. # Use the joystick [ ] and press [ENTER]. $ Use the joystick [œ, ] to select a marker number. Marker pin icon Press [ENTER]. Play starts from the marked position. DVD-R3000...
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DISC SETTING ( page 52) or with the write- protect tab ( page 98). DVD-R Marker pin icon The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker num- bers can change when you add and erase numbers. DVD-R3000...
The whole program is also cleared when you turn the unit off or open the disc tray. To exit the program mode 1. Press [ , STOP] during play until the program play screen is displayed. 2. Press [TOP WINDOW] or [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
The mode changes as illustrated each time you press the button. Natural effect Emphasized effect Note V.S.S. will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs, even if you select “1” or “2”. Turn V.S.S. off if it causes distortion. DVD-R3000...
There are 5 positions to choose from. For your reference The screens depend on the disc contents. Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. DVD-R3000...
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Karaoke vocals, on and off Soundtrack and subtitle languages can be set before play (Karaoke only) DVD-V page 82, ACTION—Disc—Audio and Subtitle). Solo: ON If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the Duet: OFF V1+V2 subtitles off. DVD-R3000...
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Reduces overall noise. virtual speakers on either side if the disc has surround signals recorded on it. Block NR (0 to +3) Smoothes block noise. Mosquito NR (0 to +3) Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture. DVD-R3000...
Press [VCR Plus+]. Press the numbered buttons to enter the VCR Plus+ code. If you enter the wrong digit, use the joystick [œ] to move back and enter the correct digit. (Continued on next page) DVD-R3000...
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You can not record to a disc if the disc is protected with the write- protect tab. Release this before operation ( page 98). Timer recording may not work as set when summer time switches to winter time and vice versa ( page 88). DVD-R3000...
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The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if you hold the button. MODE (Recording mode) SP XP FR EP LP (SP, XP, EP and LP page 26, FR page 44) Press [ENTER] when you have finished making changes. The timer recording list appears. DVD-R3000...
The time increases or decreases in 30-minute increments if you hold the button. MODE (Recording mode) SP XP FR EP LP (SP, XP, EP and LP page 26, FR page 47) Press [ENTER] when you have finished programming the timer. The timer recording list reappears. DVD-R3000...
To delete a timer recording program While the timer recording list is being shown Use the joystick [ , ] to select the program you want to clear and press [CANCEL]. Note You cannot delete programs that are currently recording. DVD-R3000...
, POWER], then [ , STOP] within 5 seconds. Recording stops. Recording standby is also canceled if there are other timer recording programs, so be sure to press [ , POWER] to put the unit on timer recording standby. DVD-R3000...
This unit complies with industry standards regarding the recording and duplication of copy-protected material. This includes commer- cial videotapes and DVDs. Apart from infringing copyright laws, When you have selected “L1” copies of protected material are often of very poor quality. DVD-R3000...
You cannot give DVD-R titles once they have been finalized. You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with the write-protect tab ( page 98). You cannot enter titles if the disc is protected with DISC SETTING page 52). DVD-R3000...
# Use the joystick [ , , œ œ œ œ œ , ] to select “ERASE” and press [ENTER]. $ Use the joystick [ , , œ œ œ œ œ , ] to select the correct character and press [ENTER]. DVD-R3000...
Protection” and press [ENTER]. Disc protection is Off. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER] Disc protection is To stop partway through In step 4, either select “No” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
Protection” and press [ENTER]. Disc protection is Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER] Disc protection is Off. To stop partway through In step 4, either select “No” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
2 minutes by pressing [RETURN]. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.) All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings DVD-R3000 made with this unit. Data written to the disc by a computer is also erased.
This will render the disc unusable. You can only finalize DVD-R that were recorded on this unit. You cannot record on DVD-R that have been finalized. The markers you entered ( page 36) will be lost. DVD-R3000 Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.
( page 8) and pressing [ENTER]. If you enter a number larger than the total number of programs, the last program is selected. Titles are only displayed if you have given the program a title. DVD-R3000...
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99 programs on a disc. Erase unneeded programs (DVD-RAM only) or use a new disc to continue recording. When using DVD-R, “Protection” and “Shorten Segment” are not displayed in the submenu. The contents of the list are recorded on the disc. DVD-R3000...
In step 6, either select “Cancel” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. For your reference The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs. Computer data cannot be erased. The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase programs. DVD-R3000...
Even if you have entered up to the maximum number of characters, characters you enter after the position marked with “†” in the title field and the two characters immediately prior to the mark will be replaced with “ ” when displayed in the direct navigator. DVD-R3000...
To stop partway through In step 6, either select “No” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. For your reference Programs will be erased even if they are protected if you format the disc with DISC SETTING ( page 54). DVD-R3000...
“Protection” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER] The padlock mark disappears. To stop partway through In step 6, either select “No” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
] to select “Properties” and press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER] The contents of the program are shown: Program number, recording date, channel, recording start time, length of recording and recording mode. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Shorten Segment” and press [ENTER]. Use search functions such as fast- forward and slow-motion to find the start point of the part you want to erase and press [ENTER]. (Continued on next page) DVD-R3000...
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The unit pauses play when the end of the program is reached dur- ing this procedure. The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short parts of programs. You cannot erase parts of protected programs. Play lists created with the erased part are also erased. DVD-R3000...
If there are more than nine scenes, use the joystick [ , to select “œ Prev.” or “Next ” and press [ENTER] to move to the previous page or next page. You can also enter the three digits with the numbered buttons ( page 8). DVD-R3000...
A thumbnail image of the end point appears. To specify another scene Select “Next” and press [ENTER], then repeat steps 3 and 4. Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. The play lists screen appears. To stop partway through Press [RETURN]. DVD-R3000...
You can also select play lists from the list in step 3 by entering a 2-digit number with the numbered buttons ( page 8) and pressing [ENTER]. If you enter a number larger than the total number of play lists, the last play list is selected. DVD-R3000...
Editing 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]. (Continued on next page) DVD-R3000...
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[ENTER]. The screen from step 5 reappears. To stop partway through Press [RETURN]. To add other scenes ! Use the joystick [ , ] after step 8 to select “Next” and press [ENTER]. @ Repeat steps 7 and 8. DVD-R3000...
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To re-edit a play list scene Use the joystick [œ, ] to select “Re-edit” and press [ENTER]. , œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select the scene you want to re-edit and press [ENTER]. Selected scene (Continued on next page) DVD-R3000...
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To erase other scene Repeat steps 6 and 7. To stop partway through In step 7, either select “No” and press [ENTER] or press [RETURN]. For your reference The play list itself is erased if you erase all the scenes in it. DVD-R3000...
, œ, Use the joystick [ , ] to select “PLAY LIST” and press [ENTER]. Use the joystick [ , ] to select the play list you want to erase and use the joystick [ (Continued on next page) DVD-R3000...
Even if you have entered up to the maximum number of characters, characters you enter after the position marked with “ ” in the title field and the two characters immediately prior to the mark will be re- placed with “ ” when displayed in the play list screen. DVD-R3000...
[ Use the joystick [ , ] to select “Properties” and press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER] You can confirm the play list title (if entered), play list number, date of creation, total number of scenes and total time. DVD-R3000...
96 kHz. Sound will not be output if you use con- (This unit does not have a DTS decoder.) nection and set PCM Down Conversion to “Off” due to copy protection. (Convert the signal to 48 kHz to enjoy this type of audio.) DVD-R3000...
Rear of this unit coaxial cable (not included) Cable TV box (not included) You cannot view channels other than the one selected when recording. do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box. DVD-R3000...
Audio/Video cable (not included) Rear of this unit coaxial cable (not included) DSS receiver (not included) You cannot view channel other than the one selected when recording. do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the DSS receiver. DVD-R3000...
If you want to use the synchro recording feature on your digit- al recording equipment and you use connection 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. DVD-R3000...
If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural, connect to If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo- L/MONO. (Both left and right channels are recorded when connected monaural conversion cable (not included). through L/MONO.) DVD-R3000...
RF IN terminal ANT 2 If your television has both post and plug-type VHF Connect to one of the ANT terminals and select the same terminals, the post connection is recommended to minimize antenna number on the television. signal loss. DVD-R3000...
By changing the remote control code, you can operate other DVD recorders and players manufactured by Samsung. Most of the DVD recorders and players manufactured by Samsung 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.
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Remote Control Code Set Code 1 Set Code 2 Set Code 3 Change the remote control code so you can use other Samsung DVD equipment at the same time. Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting ( page 87) The unit adjusts the clock automatically.
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84) Pan&Scan Letterbox Select how video from DVD-Video is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television. 4:3 TV Settings for DVD-RAM ( page 84) Pan&Scan Letterbox Select how video from DVD-RAM is shown on a 4:3 standard aspect television. DVD-R3000...
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is not accepted unless you press [ENTER]. When you are finished Press [ACTION]. For your reference The unit retains these settings in its memory until you change them, even if you turn it off. DVD-R3000...
For other areas: xx hr When you change the time zone, the recording times for programs recorded be- fore the time zone was changed also change to correspond to the new time zone. To stop auto clock setting DVD-R3000 Press [RETURN].
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2 a.m. on the first Sunday in April and ending at 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October. TIME ZONE: (-5) (-6) (-7) (-8) (-9) (-10) Repeat step 5 as necessary. Press [ENTER]. The “Clock Settings” screen ( step 4) reappears and the clock starts. DVD-R3000...
TV broadcast (2CH–69CH) CATV: CATV broadcast (1CH–125CH) Set Up ACTION Antenna System Off Timer 6 hr Remote Control Code Set Code 1 Clock Setting Channel Setting CATV SELECT Re-initialize Setting ENTER RETURN The screen shown in step 4 reappears. DVD-R3000...
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Auto channel setting (or auto channel and auto clock setting) starts. This takes a few minutes. When finished, the Complete screen or time display is shown. Press [ENTER]. The channels are set based on the currently selected antenna system. To stop auto channel setting DVD-R3000 Press [RETURN].
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[ You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB (Continued on next page) DVD-R3000...
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Repeat steps !,@, and # as necessary. Press [ENTER]. The screen shown in step 4 reappears. For your reference In step 5-!, the screen scrolls a page at a time if you hold the joy- stick up or down before pressing [ENTER]. DVD-R3000...
Mono: Monaural is selected SAP: Secondary audio program is selected (“(((” appears when the type you have selected is actually being received.) During play LR, R, L: a stereo program is recorded MAIN, SAP: an MTS program is recorded DVD-R3000...
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Component video Mass and dimensions are approximate. output 525i: Y: 1.0 Vp-p; 75 : 0.7 Vp-p; 75 : 0.7 Vp-p; 75 Antenna reception input: TV Channel: 2ch–69ch, 75 CATV Channel: 1ch–125ch, 75 DVD-R3000...
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo- ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. DVD-R3000...
(LF-K123LCA1) about once a year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use. The lens cleaner may make some sound during use but this does not indicate a malfunction. “U11” appears on the unit’s display when cleaning finishes. DVD-R3000...
/I, POWER] to switch the unit to standby. Now press [ /I, POWER] again to turn properly. the unit on. Change the code on the remote control or main unit. N, n The remote control and REMOTE main unit are using different codes. DVD-R3000...
(1, All, or including the number 1). ^ Your selection exceeds the recorder’s A ratings level has been set for DVD-Video with this unit. Temporarily unlock the unit with “Ratings” in the Disc ACTION menu. , rating limit. DVD-R3000...
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: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. -CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE 400 Vallet Road, Suite 201, Mt Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungsupport.com...
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Remove obstacles from between the remote control and main unit. Cannot operate the television. Change manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. [DVD, TV] is not switched to “TV”. Switch to “TV” when operating the television. * DVD-R3000...
For product information or assistance with product operation: change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. -CONSUMER 2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that de- ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER SERVICE scribed in these operating instructions.
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.
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.
Estas instrucciones de funcionamiento describen las opera- ajuste. ciones llevadas a cabo utilizando principalmente el mando a distancia. Las operaciones descritas también pueden reali- zarse utilizando el aparato principal siempre que sus botones tengan el mismo nombre que los del mando a distancia. DVD-R3000...
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Durante la grabación o la grabación con temporizador Pulse [ , REC] para iniciar la 1 Pulse [TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. grabación. 2 Utilice el mando de control [ , ] para seleccionar el programa y pulse [ENTER]. DVD-R3000...
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. DVD-R3000...