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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVD-SH873 DVD-SH875 DVD-SH877 user manual imagine the possibilities Thanks you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    getting started WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC This symbol indicates important inside the product that presents a risk of...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    PRECAUTION Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.

  • Page 4: Maintenance Of Cabinet

    getting started Maintenance of Cabinet For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. • Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning. • Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to written data.

  • Page 5: Disc Type

    Playback may be impossible in some cases due to the condition of recording. • This unit can play back DVD±R discs recorded and fi nalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD±R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.

  • Page 6: Disc Copy

    getting started • If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format. Be careful when executing Format because all the recorded data may be lost. • A DVD-RW blank disc is initialised to VR Mode when fi rst initialised. ❖...

  • Page 7: Disc Format

    COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation, is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation.
  • Page 8 getting started Do not use the following discs! • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/-RW/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/±RW/±R. For a DVD-RW/±R disc, which has been recorded in Video Mode on another component, it can play only when fi...
  • Page 9 The USB host functionality and compatibility of this product have been proved with following items. (Except these items , we expect lots of other USB devices will work well with this product) ❋ DSC (Digital Still Camera) Vendor Brand Samsung VP-MS11, S800, Pro815, V20, V10, D60, UCA5 Sony DSC-W50, DSC-R1, DSC-P150, DSC-P200 Canon...
  • Page 10 getting started GETTING STARTED Warning Precaution General Features Before reading the user’s manual How to use the HDD & DVD Recorder Unpacking Description Tour of the Remote Control CONNECTING & SETTING UP Connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder Other type of connecting the Video output cable Other type of connecting the Audio output cable...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    PLAYBACK Region code (DVD-Video only) Logos of Discs that can be played Disc types that can be played Playing a Disc Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu Using the playback related buttons Using the INFO button Selecting the Subtitle Language Selecting the Soundtracks &...

  • Page 12: General Features

    You can also edit digital images on DVD-RAM/±RW discs or HDD. HDD Recording • DVD-SH873 You can record up to Approx. 264 hours of video (in EP 8 Hr mode) on the internal 160 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD). •...
  • Page 13 Anynet+(HDMI CEC) Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.) EZ Record Mode This function allows you initialise and Finalise a disc automatically.

  • Page 14: Icons That Will Be Used In Manual

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 104~105) Copyright ©2008 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. 14_ getting started...
  • Page 15 HOW TO USE THE HDD & DVD RECORDER Step 1 : Select the disc type or HDD Please check available disc type before recording. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after recording, select a rewritable DVD±RW or DVD-RAM type disc.
  • Page 16 getting started Step 5 : Editing a recorded disc Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The HDD & DVD Recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs and HDD. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete, copy, rename, lock, etc., on a recorded title.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Remote Control

    UNPACKING Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV HDMI Cable Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) Instruction Manual Quick Guide Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote Control • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. •...

  • Page 18: Controllable Tv Codes

    Controllable TV Codes BRAND BUTTON BRAND BUTTON SAMSUNG 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 NOBLEX AIWA NOKIA ANAM 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 NORDMENDE 72, 73, 75 BANG & OLUFSEN PANASONIC...

  • Page 19: Front Panel

    DESCRIPTION Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE button Opens and closes the disc tray. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. SEARCH/SKIP buttons ( Playback mode) Select TV preset channels. (Stop mode) PLAY/PAUSE button Plays a disc or pauses playback.

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    getting started Rear Panel The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10 cm clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. In from aerial connector Connects RF cable from antenna. Connects RF cable from antenna.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display Playback-related, Lights when playback-related and open/close buttons are selected. Open/Close indicator In Disc Indicator Lights status icon. DVD VIEW Indicator Lights when DVD mode is selected. HDD VIEW Indicator Lights when HDD mode is selected. USB VIEW Indicator Lights when USB mode is selected.

  • Page 22: Tour Of The Remote Control

    TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Your HDD & DVD Recorder remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the 2. Install two AAA size batteries.
  • Page 23 connecting & setting up CONNECTING THE HDD & DVD RECORDER Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector on the rear panel of the HDD & DVD Recorder. Connect RF OUT (TO TV) connector of the HDD & DVD Recorder and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

  • Page 24: Other Type Of Connecting The Video Output Cable

    connecting & setting up OTHER TYPE OF CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT CABLE Select one of the following video connecting that best suits you below. • Case 1 : Connecting to a Video (Composite) output jack • Case 2 : Component Video output jacks Component video and Progressive Output Modes •...
  • Page 25 Case 2 : Component Video output jacks Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT(Y, P ) jacks on HDD & DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN(Y, P ) jacks on your TV. • You will enjoy high quality and accurate colour reproduction images. Connect audio cables (white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the HDD &...

  • Page 26: Other Type Of Connecting The Audio Output Cable

    connecting & setting up OTHER TYPE OF CONNECTING THE AUDIO OUTPUT CABLE Select the audio connection that best suits you below. • Case 1 : Connecting to your TV • Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifi er with AV output jacks •...
  • Page 27 Case 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifi er with AV output jacks If your stereo amplifi er only has AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks White Front(L) Front(R) speaker speaker English _27...
  • Page 28 connecting & setting up Case 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifi er with a digital output jack If your AV amplifi er has a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. According to your amplifi...
  • Page 29 CONNECTING HDMI/DVI TO A TV If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVI Adapter cable to a TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds. • Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack • Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack •...
  • Page 30 You can switch from the HDMI output to other output only in stop mode.  If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the HDD & DVD Recorder, you can operate the recorder using the TV remote control.
  • Page 31 - If TV does not support HDCP (High -bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen.  Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analogue TVs require an analogue video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Usb Devices

    connecting & setting up Case 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack If your digital camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your HDD & DVD Recorder. Camcorder  If the input is not selected automatically, use INPUT SEL. button to select proper input. CONNECTING TO USB DEVICES This allows you to connect your HDD &...

  • Page 33: System Setup

    system setup ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your HDD & DVD Recorder. Press the MENU button to open the on-screen menu and then use the following buttons to navigate through the on screen menus.
  • Page 34 system setup Digital auto scan will be started. Auto Scanning Digital 816.500MHz, BW:7MHz, FFT:Auto After auto channel scan is completed, the message "Your digital Radio receiver found" will be displayed. Your digital receiver found 7 Digital 7 Digital Radio Press the OK button. 7 Digital 7 Digital Analogue auto scan will be started.

  • Page 35: Clock Set

    CLOCK SET With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. HDD & DVD RECORDER Setup Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► Library System ► button. Clock Set Guide ► Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Clock Set, then press the OK or Language ►...

  • Page 36: Channel Set

    system setup CHANNEL SET This menu consist of 5 sub-menus (Digital Channel List, Digital Favorite Channel, Auto Setup, Digital Manual Setup, Analogue Manual Setup). Auto Setup This function allows you to download of the channels automatically from the programmed load. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 37 Digital Manual Setup To tune-in new channels, the HDD & DVD Recorder has been provided with the option Manual Scan where the channel data can be entered by user. To setup, follow steps 1~2 in page 36. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Digital Manual Setup, then HDD &...
  • Page 38 system setup Digital Channel List This function is possible in DVB-T mode only. This function is used to edit the favorite channel list or delete the channel. To setup, follow steps 1~2 in page 36. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Digital Channel List, then press OK or ►...

  • Page 39: Setting Up The System Options

    Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the recorder using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the HDD & DVD Recorder to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (See pages 29~30) (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)

  • Page 40: Divx Registration

    system setup • You can operate the HDD & DVD Recorder by using TV remote control. (TV buttons that can be used to control the HDD & DVD Recorder : , REC, Return, Exit, CH(,/.) and colour buttons.) • < TV Menu > When you press Anynet+ button on the TV’s remote control, the OSD to the left will appear.

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Language Options

    SETTING UP THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS If you set the language options, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. HDD & DVD RECORDER Language Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or ► button.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Video Options

    system setup • Off : Doesn’t output DTS signal. Select this when your AV receiver HDD & DVD RECORDER Audio (or AV amplifi er) does not have DTS decoder. • Library On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output when you play DTS Digital Output : PCM ►...
  • Page 43 TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to HDD & DVD RECORDER Video adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • Library 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio TV Aspect : 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Letter Box...

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    system setup Component Output (Progressive Scan) This function is available when video output is component. This setting enables you to select a desired progressive mode. To view ‘Progressive scan mode’, fi rst connect the component cable. (See page 25) Be sure the Component cables are connected properly.

  • Page 45: Changing The Password

    ❖ Parental information for Australia P (Pre-school) This program is designed to be appropriate for pre-school children. C (Children's) This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. G (General Audience) This program is designed to be appropriate for all ages. PG (Parental Guidance This program contains unsuitable materials that parents want to prevent their children Recommended)

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Recording Options

    system setup SETTING UP THE RECORDING OPTIONS Automatic Chapter Creator (V-mode) A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one programme, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into chapters and make chapter menu after fi nalisation. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 47 EZ Record CVKL (V-mode) This function allows you initialise and Finalise a disc automatically. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select EZ Record, then press the OK HDD & DVD RECORDER Recording or ► button. Library Press the ▲▼ buttons to select On, then press the OK or ► Chapter Creator : On ►...

  • Page 48: Dtv Functions

    DTV functions BASIC FUNCTIONS Display Screen After the television channels have been stored, you will see the following picture(banner) each time you switch channels. Banner Elements Displays the favorite channel. Displays the teletext or the teletext subtitle. 7 Digital Displays the subtitle. Displays the multi audio.

  • Page 49: Changing The Subtitle Language

    Changing the Subtitle Language When the current broadcasting programme provides subtitle, press Subtitle OFF the SUBTITLE button . If Subtitle is available on current programme, menu bar is displayed on the upper side. Press the SUBTITLE button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired subtitle, then press the OK button.
  • Page 50 DTV functions Guide Timer Recording Make sure that clock must be set before operating this function. DTV Guide (see page 35) 12:00 TUE 1 JAN 2008 (GMT NSW/ACT) 12:00 - 14:00 M-BLOODHOUNDS Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select desired programme, then TUE 1 JAN 13:00 13:30...

  • Page 51: Logos Of Discs That Can Be Played

    playback This section introduces basic functions of playback and playback by disc type. Read the following information before playing a disc. REGION CODE (DVD-VIDEO ONLY) Both the HDD & DVD Recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.

  • Page 52: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    playback Disc Logo Recorded Disc Types Disc Shape Max. Playing Time content content 1 hr (XP: Excellent Quality) AUDIO 2 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) DVD-RW 12cm (4.7GB) 4 hrs (LP: Long Playback) VIDEO 6 or 8 hrs (EP:Extended) 1 hr (XP: Excellent Quality) 2 hrs (SP: Standard Quality) Single Layer(12cm) (4.7GB)

  • Page 53: Playing A Disc

    PLAYING A DISC Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. • The HDD & DVD Recorder does not play discs automatically after being powered on initially. •...

  • Page 54: Using The Playback Related Buttons

    playback USING THE PLAYBACK RELATED BUTTONS Searching through a Chapter or Track SZXCV During play, press the SEARCH ( ) buttons on the remote control.  X 2  X 4  X 8 HDD/DVD-VIDEO/  X 16  X 32 ...

  • Page 55: Step Motion Play

    Step Motion Play SZXCVKLD Press the SKIP( ) buttons on the remote control in the pause mode. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. When the SKIP( ) button is pressed, the previous frame will be activated. When the SKIP( ) button is pressed, the next frame will be activated.

  • Page 56: Changing The Camera Angle

    playback SELECTING THE SOUNDTRACKS & AUDIO CHANNELS SZXCKLD Selects one of the soundtracks recorded on the disc. Also selects the audio channels from recorded TV programmes. You can also operate this function by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote control. Press the INFO button during playback.
  • Page 57 Repeat A-B SZXCVKL Press the INFO button during playback. Repeat > Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Repeat. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Repeat A-B, then press the OK button. Press the OK button at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A) and press it again at the point where you want the >CHANGE sSELECT...

  • Page 58: Using Markers

    playback USING MARKERS (VR mode) Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. Setting Markers Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- N : 2 Press the OK button when the desired scene appears.

  • Page 59: Clearing A Bookmark

    Playing back a bookmark Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the OK or PLAY( ) button to start playing from the selected scene. Clearing a bookmark Press the MARKER button during playback. Press the ◄...

  • Page 60: Playing An Mp3 Disc

    playback Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements Current track (song) : Displays the number of the track currently being played. Music List Displays available buttons and a playback time TRACK01 1/10 corresponding to a portion that is currently played. Title Length Q TRACK01 4:19 Displays the current fi...
  • Page 61 CD Import Press the RED(A) button during the Music List playback. Music List Press the ▲▼ buttons to select CD Import, then press the OK or TRACK01 1/10 Title Length ► button. Q TRACK01 4:19 002 TRACK02 3:57 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select fi le you want to copy, then press 003 TRACK03 3:57 ...
  • Page 62 playback Go To Playlist Press the RED(A) button during the Music List playback. Playlist Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Go To Playlist, then press the Title Length OK or ► button. PLAYLIST PLAYLIST01 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired playlist folder, then ...
  • Page 63 Go To Music List Press the BLUE(D) button during the Playlist playback. Playlist The Music List will be displayed. TRACK04 Title Length PLAYLIST01 TRACK04 4:03 TRACK02 3:57   ►   00:02:22 TRACK06 5:08 CDDA TRACK04 TRACK01 4:19 k PLAYLIST01 Edit Playlist New Playlist Music List...

  • Page 64: Viewing A Picture

    playback MUSIC/PHOTO SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK You can listen to the music while watching the photo. Press the BLUE(D) button to select Contents. Music List Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Photo(With Music), then SONG 1.mp3 1/10 Press the OK or ► button. Title Size ROOT...

  • Page 65: Go To Photo List

    Rotate To setup, follow steps 1 to 4 in page 64. . Press the GREEN(B) button to select Rotate. Image 1.jpg 1/17 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the rotate angle, then press the OK or ► button. • Once you select a rotate angle, you can change it by pressing the RED(A) button.

  • Page 66: Playing A Divx

    playback Select Contents To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 64. Press the BLUE(D) button to select Contents. Photo List Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the contents you want to move, 1/17 Image 1.jpg then Press the OK or ► button. ROOT Image 1.jpg Image 10.jpg...
  • Page 67 DivX Subtitle Encoding Press the YELLOW(C) button in the fi le list. DivX List Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a supported DivX subtitle Movie_01.avi Title Size language by region, then press the OK button. ROOT 001 Movie_01.avi 162.8 MB Western(Windows) 3 DivX Central(Windows)

  • Page 68: Recordable Discs

    This HDD & DVD Recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R • DVD-RAMs and DVD±RWs are rewritable. • DVD±Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder Recording Additional Recording Disc Types Recording Device Finalising format in Samsung Recorder Samsung Recordable...

  • Page 69: Recording Formats

    - A DVD±R disc cannot be unfi nalised.  An additional recording could be failed in the same recorder of SAMSUNG. RECORDING FORMATS When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fi...

  • Page 70: Recording Mode

    In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function is selected only one mode in XP, SP, LP and EP modes and you can use this mode for timer recording. • DVD-SH873 Recording Times Recording Mode HDD (160GB) DVD-RAM/±RW/±R...
  • Page 71 • DVD-SH877 Recording Times Recording Mode HDD (320GB) DVD-RAM/±RW/±R Approx. 1 hour Approx. 68 hours (high quality mode) about 8.5 Mbps Approx. 2 hours Approx. 135 hours (standard quality mode) about 4.5 Mbps Approx. 4 hours Approx. 270 hours (long recording mode) about 2 Mbps Approx.

  • Page 72: Unrecordable Pictures

    recording UNRECORDABLE PICTURES Video with copy protection cannot be recorded on this HDD & DVD Recorder. When the HDD & DVD Recorder receives a copy- guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once and Copy-Never.

  • Page 73: Recording The Current Tv Programme You Are Watching

    Recording the current TV programme you are watching Press the PROG ( ) or number buttons to select the current Record Mode SP(35:12) programme you want to record. Press the REC MODE button repeatedly, (or press the REC MODE button and then press the ▲▼ buttons) to select the recording speed(quality).

  • Page 74: Copying From A Camcorder

    recording  You can not change the recording mode while recording.  Recording will stop automatically if there is no free space left for recording.  Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, and up to 49 titles onto a DVD+RW/+R disc. ...

  • Page 75: Simultaneous Recording And Playback

    MAKING A ONE TOUCH RECORDING (OTR) SXCVKL You can set the HDD & DVD Recorder to record in 30-minute increments up to 8 hours by pressing the REC button. Press the HDD or DVD button. If you select DVD, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a ●...

  • Page 76: Time Shift Function As A Live Signal

    recording Stopping Playback / Recording Press the STOP ( ) button. Playback screen disappears and the recording in progress screen appears. Pressing the STOP ( ) button once more will stop the recording. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in recording mode, press the TITLE LIST button. Title List The above operation is possible from approx.10 seconds or more RECORDING...
  • Page 77 Using the Time Shift function Press the TIME SHIFT button on the remote control. The Time Shift menu is displayed. Press the ▲▼ button to select On, then press the OK button. While watching the currently broadcasting programme, press the PAUSE ( ) button.

  • Page 78: Making A Timer Recording

    recording MAKING A TIMER RECORDING SXCVKL Check if the antenna cable is connected. Check if the remaining time of the disc. Check if the date and time are correct. Make sure the Clock (Setup-Clock Set) is set before you proceed with a timer recording. (See page 35) Using the TIMER button With the unit in Stop mode, press the TIMER button.

  • Page 79: Editing The Scheduled List

     DVB-T Timer recording is possible only on FR mode.  On DVB-T recording, recording mode will be automatically determined depending on the quality of the video (or audio). • TITLE : To label the title name, press the RED(A) button. Title renaming screen appears.

  • Page 80: Deleting A Scheduled List

    recording Adding a Scheduled List Follow these directions to add an entry from the Scheduled List. Using the TIMER button With the unit in Stop mode, press the TIMER button. Scheduled List Press the ▲▼ button to select the Scheduled List, then press Current Time 10:54 Source Date...

  • Page 81: Using The G-Code Feature

    USING THE G-CODE FEATURE SXCVKL Before presetting your HDD & DVD Recorder. • Switch on both the television and your HDD & DVD Recorder. • Check that the date and time are correct. Up to twelve programmes can be preset. With the unit in Stop mode, press the TIMER button.

  • Page 82: Go To Recorded List

    recording G-CODE EXTENDED To prevent delays or overruns, the HDD & DVD Recorder has a function called G-Code Extended allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. With the unit in Stop mode, press the TIMER button. HDD &...
  • Page 83 Delete Recorded List Deletes a Recorded List individually. Recorded List . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of the Recorded Source Date Start Mode Status List you want to delete, and then press the RED(A) button. PR 01 JAN 01 No.01 17:30 18:30...

  • Page 84: Basic Editing (Title List)

    editing This section introduces basic functions of editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Recording or editing might not be completed if an error, such as a sudden power failure occurs.
  • Page 85 Press the BLUE(D) button to select Save. Rename The changed title name is displayed on the title item of the selected entry. Sports(A1) Back Space Space Clear Save m MOVE sSELECT rRETURN eEXIT Locking (Protecting) a Title SXCVKL Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from accidental edition. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the Title List...

  • Page 86: Deleting A Title

    editing Deleting a Title SXCVKL Follow these instructions to delete an entry from the Title List. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the Title List TITLE LIST button. JAN/02/2008 21:00 PR1 Title Length Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 87 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Split, then press the OK or ► Split button. JAN/01/2008 17:30 PR1 Title List No. 001 Using the playback-related buttons (PLAY ( ), PAUSE ( Split 1 Split 2 SEARCH ( ), move to a point for splitting and press the OK button.

  • Page 88: Navigation Menu

    editing Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Delete, then press the OK Partial Delete button. JAN/01/2008 17:30 PR1 Title List No. 001 Press the ◄ ► buttons to select Yes, then press the OK button. Start Do you want to delete? The selected section has been deleted.
  • Page 89 Press the ◄ ► buttons to skip one minute at a time and search Time Navigation the desired scene, then press the OK or PLAY ( ) button. 3 JAN/01/2008 17:30 PR1  Cursor does not move if the selected recorded title is shorter than 1 minute.

  • Page 90: Creating A Playlist

    editing ADVANCED EDITING (PLAYLIST) Creating a Playlist (VR mode) Follow these instructions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. Using the TITLE LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the Title List TITLE LIST button. JAN/01/2008 17:30 PR1 Title Length...

  • Page 91: Playing Entries In The Playlist

    Playing Entries in the Playlist (VR mode) Follow these instructions to play the playlist entries. Using the PLAY LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the PLAY Playlist LIST button. JAN/02/2008 13:47 Title Length Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the playlist you want to play, 001 JAN/02/2008 13:47 00:06:09 002 JAN/02/2008 13:51...

  • Page 92: Editing A Scene For The Playlist

    editing Editing a Scene for the Playlist (VR mode) Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. Using the PLAY LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the PLAY LIST Playlist button. JAN/02/2008 13:47 Title Length Press the ▲▼...

  • Page 93: Adding A Scene

    Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 92. . Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select the scene you want to Edit Playlist move (change the position), then press the GREEN(B) button. JAN/02/2008 13:47 Scene No.

  • Page 94: Deleting A Playlist Entry From The Playlist

    editing Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist Using the PLAY LIST button With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the Playlist PLAY LIST button. JAN/02/2008 13:47 Title Length Press the ▲▼ buttons to select an entry you want to delete in 001 JAN/02/2008 13:47 00:06:09 002 JAN/02/2008 13:51...

  • Page 95: About The Copy Screen

    COPYING FROM HDD TO DVD OR VICE-VERSA About the Copy Screen Total size and number of selected titles for copying Title to be copied Copy This shows available disc space Selected Items : Avallable : 4099MB Source : HDD To : DVD The location where the copied fi...

  • Page 96: Copying Mp3, Jpeg Or Divx

    editing Press the RED(A) button, then press the ▲▼ button to select Copy Copy. Selected Items : Avallable : 4099MB Press the OK button. Copy screen is displayed. Source : HDD To : DVD 001 JAN/01/2008 1 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the title you want to copy, then 002 JAN/01/2008 1 003 JAN/01/2008 1 press the MARKER button until a checkmark appears.

  • Page 97: File Copy

    • Burned disc on PC (CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R) HDD or USB • Burned disc on HDD & DVD Recorder (DVD-R(Finalise)DVD-RW(Finalise)) HDD or USB • DVD-R, DVD-RW(V) or USB • HDD or DVD-R, DVD-RW(V) • PTP USB is not available when you copy to USB. •...
  • Page 98 editing Press the RED(A) button, then press the ▲▼ button to select Copy Copy. Selected Items: 76.8MB (2) Available : 236715MB Press the OK button. Copy screen is displayed. Source : DVD To : HDD Y ROOT ROOT Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the folder you want to copy, then E MP3 (1) E MP3 (2) press the MARKER button until a checkmark appears.

  • Page 99: Disc Manager

    Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rename, then press the OK or Rename ► button. Rename Screen is displayed. Dream Select the desired characters using the ▲▼◄ ► buttons, then press the OK button. • Back Space (RED(A) button) : Deletes and moves the cursor backwards by one position.

  • Page 100: Disc Protection

    editing Disc Protection Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RAM(VR) Disc Manager Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the Disc Name OK or ►...

  • Page 101: Formatting A Disc

    Delete All Title Lists/DivX Lists /Music Lists/Photo Lists With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Disc Manager Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or ► button. Used Space 000:39 ( 1.68 GB) Available Space 065:19 XP ( 231.01 GB) Press the ◄...

  • Page 102: Finalising A Disc

    editing DVD-RW DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager • You will be prompted with the confi rmation message “Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.” Disc Name Used Space 00:17 ( 0.52 GB) • If you select the desired format type, you will be prompted with Available Space 01:54 SP ( 3.85 GB) Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.
  • Page 103 Unfi nalising a Disc (V/VR mode) With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RW(VR:F) Disc Manager Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or ► button. Disc Name Current Rec. Mode VR-Mode Press the ◄...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre. PROBLEM EXPLANATION/SOLUTION The input is displayed for a while when the The HDD & DVD Recorder requires some time to initialise and the input will be power is turned on.
  • Page 105 • Read the table of contents and then fi nd and read the section describing your problem, follow the instructions given. • Plug your HDD & DVD Recorder off and on. • If the problem still persists, contact a nearby Samsung service centre. English _105...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Recording XP (about 8,5 Mbps), SP (about 4,5 Mbps), LP (about 2,5 Mbps), Recording Quality EP (about 1,6 Mbps or about 1,2 Mbps) Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz~20 kHz DVD-SH873 160 GB HDD Capacity DVD-SH875 250 GB DVD-SH877 320 GB USB 2.0 H/S...
  • Page 107 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com...
  • Page 108 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.

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