Samsung DVD-VR357 Setting Up the VideoDisplay Options, Dynamic Compression, TV Aspect

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System Setup

DVD-RecorderAudio

No Disc

Timer Rec.

 

Digital Output

: PCM

►

Setup

 

DTS

: Off

►

 

 

Dynamic Compression

OnOff

►

 

 

 

 

 

On

 

 

MOVE

 

ENTER

RETURN

EXIT

DVD-Recorder

Video

No Disc

 

 

 

 

 

Timer Rec.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Aspect

4:3 Letter Box

 

 

Setup

 

Input Level

4:3 Pan & Scan

 

 

 

 

Black Level

16:9 Wide

 

 

 

 

3D Noise Reduction

: Off

►

 

 

HDMI/DVI Resolution

: 480P

►

 

 

DivX(R) Registration

 

►

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT

DVD-Recorder

 

 

Video

No Disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer Rec.

 

TV Aspect

 

: 16:9 Wide

►

Setup

 

Input Level

 

Darker

 

 

 

 

 

Black Level

 

Lighter

 

 

 

 

 

3D Noise Reduction

: Off

 

►

 

 

HDMI/DVI Resolution

: 480P

 

►

 

 

DivX(R) Registration

 

 

►

MOVE

 

ENTER

RETURN

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-Recorder

 

 

Video

No Disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer Rec.

 

TV Aspect

 

: 16:9 Wide

►

Setup

 

Input Level

 

: Darker

 

►

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Level

 

0 IRE

 

 

 

 

 

3D Noise Reduction

7.5 IRE

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI/DVI Resolution

: 480P

 

►

 

 

DivX(R) Registration

 

 

►

MOVE

 

ENTER

RETURN

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

▌Dynamic Compression

This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.

•On : When the Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from small speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.

•Off : You can enjoy the movie with the standard Dynamic Range.

Setting Up the Video(Display) Options

This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings.

1.With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

2.Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button.

3.Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Video, then press the ENTER or ► button. Video option menu will be displayed.

4.Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired video option, then press the ENTER or ► button.

5.Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or ► button.

■ Press the RETURN or ◄ button to return to the previous menu. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

▌TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio)

•4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen that a DVD supplies. Even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen, black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

•4:3 Pan & Scan : Select this for a conventional size TV when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.)

•16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your wide-screen TV.

▌Input Level

Adjusts the level of the input signal.

•Darker : If you feel the screen is too light and you want to make the screen darker.

•Lighter : If you feel the screen is too dark and you want to make the screen lighter.

▌Black Level

Adjusts the black level of the screen.

•0 IRE : This is the standard NTSC reference black level for consistent brightness/contrast across all sources. Select this when you want to make the screen darker.

•7.5 IRE : This will enhance the black level for increased brightness/ contrast when viewing DVDs. Select this when you want to make the screen lighter.

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Contents DVD-VR357 Getting Started FCC Note for U.S.APrecaution Important Safety InstructionsMaintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsDisc Storage Disc SpecificationsProtection DVD+RW Disc Playback and RecordingDVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording Do not use the following discsContents Troubleshooting EZ REC ModeDVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R General Features Using a DVD-RAM Using a DVD±RW/+RUsing a DVD-R Select the disc typeUnpacking Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote ControlIf the remote control does not operate properly Brand CodesTour of the Remote Control Front Panel DescriptionFront Panel Display Rear Panel Hdmi OUTConnecting & Setting Up Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV Connecting to a TV with an Hdmi JackTo set the Hdmi output resolution 480p/720p/ 1080i, see Connecting to a TV with a DVI JackHdmi connection description Connecting the Video Cable Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks Y,PB,PRConnecting to an S-Video Input Jacks Connecting to a Video Input Jacks Connecting the Audio Cable Connecting to your TVSelect one of the Audio connections on the following pages This connection will use your TV’s speakersConnecting to a Stereo Amplifier with Analog Input Jacks Connecting to an AV Amplifier with a Digital Input Jack Connecting External Devices Connecting a Camcorder On-Screen Menu Navigation Clock SetEnter Button Press this button to exit the on-screen menuSetting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Language OptionsDigital Output Setting Up the VideoDisplay Options Dynamic CompressionTV Aspect Input LevelHDMI/DVI Resolution 3D Noise ReductionDivXR Registration Scan buttonChanging the Password Setting Up the Parental ControlChanging the Rating Level Auto Play VCR SettingAuto Repeat Control Cable Box ControlConnection Mode for SET button Video InputCH Digit Lock Brand CodeDVD EP Mode Time Automatic Chapter CreatorFor using Anynet+HDMI-CEC Quick RecordingAnynet+HDMI-CEC TV MenuRegion code DVD-Video only Disc types that can be playedPlaying a Disc Discs That Cannot be PlayedUsing the Disc Menu and Title Menu Using the Search & Skip FunctionsFor DVD-VIDEO Discs For DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R DiscsSlow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Skipping Chapters or TracksSkipping Ahead 30 Seconds Slow Motion PlayUsing the Anykey button Repeat PlaybackMoving to a Desired Scene Directly Playing RepeatedlyPlaying a Certain Section Repeatedly Selecting the Subtitle LanguageTo return to normal playback Selecting the Audio language Changing the Camera AngleUsing the Bookmarks Setting BookmarksZooming-In Playing Back a BookmarkUsing the Markers Setting MarkersPlaying Back a Marker Clearing a MarkerPlaying Back an Audio CD CD-DA/MP3 Audio CDCD-DA Screen Elements Play mode iconPlaying an Audio CD CD-DA Playing an MP3 Disc MP3 Screen Elements Play mode iconRepeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc Play Option Mode Playing a Picture DiscTo Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlistMPEG4 Function Description Playing an MPEG4 DiscStill or step mode, press the Search Special VCR Playback Features Playing the VCRTracking Frame AdvanceVHS Playback Variable Search SystemRecordable discs DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD+RWDVD-R DVD+RRecording Mode DVD-RAM/-RWVR modeRecording Formats DVD-RWVideo mode/-RConcerning Copy Control Signals Content Protection for Recordable Media CprmUnrecordable Video Recording from External Equipment you are WatchingTo stop recording Pausing / ResumingVCR → SP → SLP Recording Through the DV Input Jack Making a One Touch Recording OTR Making a Timer Recording Start/End Time Start and end time of the timer recordingAuto mode, the most suitable record mode is chosen Recording mode DVDRecording mode VCR If the timer settings overlapFollow these directions to edit the timer record list Editing the Scheduled Record ListEZ REC Mode Deleting the Scheduled Record ListMaximum Recording Time SP vs. SLP Basic VCR RecordingBefore starting Special Recording Features Check Remaining TimeWatch a different media during recording To Add Recording TimeTo Copy from DVD to VCR Copy to DVD or VCRDirect Copy DVD to VCR To Copy from VCR to DVD Direct Copy VCR to DVDPlaying the Title List Title List Screen ElementsRecording on Free Space Basic Editing Title ListRenamingLabeling a Title Deleting a Title LockingProtecting a TitleLocked status Deleting a Section of a Title Edit Title List Screen ElementsEditing a Chapter Adding a ChapterDeleting a Chapter Chapter Edit Screen ElementsDividing a Title Hiding a ChapterDeleting all Chapters Follow steps 1 to 3 onAdvanced Editing Playlist Creating a PlaylistPlaying Titles in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist titlesRenaming a Playlist Title Editing a Scene for the PlaylistPlaying a Selected Scene Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlistModifying a Scene Replacing a Scene Moving a Scene Changing the Position of a SceneAdding a Scene Deleting a SceneDisc Manager Copying a Playlist Title to the VCRDeleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist Editing the Disc NameDisc Protection Formatting a DiscDVD-RAM DVD-RW DiscDVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR mode Unfinalizing a disc V/VR modeFinalizing a disc Delete All Title Lists Edit CompatiblePower turns on Timer recording doesControl password Input is displayedTroubleshooting DVD Troubleshooting VCR Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code Table Cable box brandTFC Satellite receiver brand HTSProblems and Solutions Display error Message Problem Explanation / Solution Specifications Audio OutputMPEG-II DVD Audio CDCD-DASamsung DVD Recorder & VCR Contact Samsung World Wide TEL 1-800-SAMSUNG Service Division HeadquartersChallenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J.07660-0511 Valley Road, Suite Mount Arlington, NJ

DVD-VR357 specifications

The Samsung DVD-VR357 is a versatile and modern combination DVD recorder and VCR that integrates the best of both worlds for consumers who still value VHS tapes while transitioning to DVD technology. This device reflects Samsung's commitment to innovation, offering a user-friendly platform with a host of features that appeal to home entertainment enthusiasts.

One of the standout features of the DVD-VR357 is its ability to record directly from a broadcast signal onto DVD. It supports both DVD-R and DVD-RW formats, allowing users to create their own DVD compilations of their favorite shows or home videos. Additionally, the unit incorporates a built-in high-quality tuner, which facilitates recording directly from cable or antenna sources, ensuring users can capture their preferred programming effortlessly.

Another notable feature is the ease of dubbing from VHS to DVD. The integrated VCR makes it convenient for users to transfer their cherished VHS collections to a more durable and accessible format. This function is especially valuable for those who want to preserve family memories or rare recordings, ensuring they last for years to come.

The Samsung DVD-VR357 also showcases progressive scan technology, enhancing the playback quality of DVDs. This technology reduces motion blur during fast-paced scenes, providing a smoother and more enjoyable viewing experience. With multiple audio options, including Dolby Digital output, the device ensures users enjoy rich, high-fidelity sound.

Connectivity options are abundant with the DVD-VR357. The unit features composite video outputs as well as S-Video and audio jacks, enabling users to connect it easily to various televisions and home theater systems. Furthermore, the inclusion of a built-in timer and programming features allows for scheduled recordings, providing convenience for users with busy lifestyles.

User-friendliness is a key characteristic of the Samsung DVD-VR357. Its intuitive on-screen menus and control layout ensure that even those who are less tech-savvy can navigate its functionalities with ease. The lightweight design, combined with a compact form factor, makes it easy to integrate into any entertainment setup.

In conclusion, the Samsung DVD-VR357 is an ideal choice for anyone looking to embrace the DVD format while still utilizing existing VHS tapes. With its recording capabilities, superior playback quality, and ease of use, it bridges the gap between old and new technology, making it a worthwhile addition to any home entertainment system.
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