Samsung DVD-VR357 instruction manual Samsung DVD Recorder & VCR

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SAMSUNG DVD RECORDER & VCR

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of:

One (1) Year Parts / Ninety (90) days Labor (90 days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determina- tion and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’ s authorized service center. Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.

SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is lon- ger.

SAMSUNG ís obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the applicable end user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products, if provided, are on an ”AS IS” basis. Non-SAMSUNG manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise expressly provided for in this statement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products, equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges; customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other signal transmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNG does not warrant unin- terrupted or error-free operation of the product.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASERíS PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of inci- dental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at:

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511

1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and www.samsung.com

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Contents DVD-VR357 FCC Note for U.S.A Getting StartedHandling Cautions PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance of CabinetDisc Specifications Disc StorageDo not use the following discs ProtectionDVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording DVD-RAM Disc Playback and RecordingContents EZ REC Mode TroubleshootingDVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R General Features Select the disc type Using a DVD-RAMUsing a DVD±RW/+R Using a DVD-RUnpacking Brand Codes Preparing the Remote ControlInstall Batteries in the Remote Control If the remote control does not operate properlyTour of the Remote Control Description Front PanelFront Panel Display Hdmi OUT Rear PanelConnecting & Setting Up Connecting to a TV with an Hdmi Jack Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TVConnecting to a TV with a DVI Jack To set the Hdmi output resolution 480p/720p/ 1080i, seeHdmi connection description Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks Y,PB,PR Connecting the Video CableConnecting to an S-Video Input Jacks Connecting to a Video Input Jacks This connection will use your TV’s speakers Connecting the Audio CableConnecting to your TV Select one of the Audio connections on the following pagesConnecting to a Stereo Amplifier with Analog Input Jacks Connecting to an AV Amplifier with a Digital Input Jack Connecting External Devices Connecting a Camcorder Press this button to exit the on-screen menu On-Screen Menu NavigationClock Set Enter ButtonSetting Up the Language Options Setting Up the Audio OptionsDigital Output Input Level Setting Up the VideoDisplay OptionsDynamic Compression TV AspectScan button HDMI/DVI Resolution3D Noise Reduction DivXR RegistrationSetting Up the Parental Control Changing the PasswordChanging the Rating Level VCR Setting Auto PlayAuto Repeat Cable Box Control ControlConnection Brand Code Mode for SET buttonVideo Input CH Digit LockAutomatic Chapter Creator DVD EP Mode TimeTV Menu For using Anynet+HDMI-CECQuick Recording Anynet+HDMI-CECDisc types that can be played Region code DVD-Video onlyDiscs That Cannot be Played Playing a DiscFor DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R Discs Using the Disc Menu and Title MenuUsing the Search & Skip Functions For DVD-VIDEO DiscsSlow Motion Play Slow Motion Play/Step Motion PlaySkipping Chapters or Tracks Skipping Ahead 30 SecondsPlaying Repeatedly Using the Anykey buttonRepeat Playback Moving to a Desired Scene DirectlySelecting the Subtitle Language Playing a Certain Section RepeatedlyTo return to normal playback Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Audio languagePlaying Back a Bookmark Using the BookmarksSetting Bookmarks Zooming-InClearing a Marker Using the MarkersSetting Markers Playing Back a MarkerAudio CDCD-DA Screen Elements Play mode icon Playing Back an Audio CD CD-DA/MP3Playing an Audio CD CD-DA MP3 Screen Elements Play mode icon Playing an MP3 DiscRepeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist Play Option ModePlaying a Picture Disc To Program TracksPlaying an MPEG4 Disc MPEG4 Function DescriptionStill or step mode, press the Search Frame Advance Special VCR Playback FeaturesPlaying the VCR TrackingVariable Search System VHS PlaybackDVD+R Recordable discsDVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RDVD-RWVideo mode/-R Recording ModeDVD-RAM/-RWVR mode Recording FormatsRecording from External Equipment you are Watching Concerning Copy Control SignalsContent Protection for Recordable Media Cprm Unrecordable VideoPausing / Resuming To stop recordingVCR → SP → SLP Recording Through the DV Input Jack Making a One Touch Recording OTR Recording mode DVD Making a Timer RecordingStart/End Time Start and end time of the timer recording Auto mode, the most suitable record mode is chosenEditing the Scheduled Record List Recording mode VCRIf the timer settings overlap Follow these directions to edit the timer record listDeleting the Scheduled Record List EZ REC ModeBasic VCR Recording Maximum Recording Time SP vs. SLPBefore starting To Add Recording Time Special Recording FeaturesCheck Remaining Time Watch a different media during recordingCopy to DVD or VCR To Copy from DVD to VCRDirect Copy DVD to VCR Direct Copy VCR to DVD To Copy from VCR to DVDTitle List Screen Elements Playing the Title ListBasic Editing Title List Recording on Free SpaceRenamingLabeling a Title LockingProtecting a Title Deleting a TitleLocked status Edit Title List Screen Elements Deleting a Section of a TitleChapter Edit Screen Elements Editing a ChapterAdding a Chapter Deleting a ChapterFollow steps 1 to 3 on Dividing a TitleHiding a Chapter Deleting all ChaptersFollow these instructions to play the playlist titles Advanced Editing PlaylistCreating a Playlist Playing Titles in the PlaylistFollow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist Renaming a Playlist TitleEditing a Scene for the Playlist Playing a Selected SceneMoving a Scene Changing the Position of a Scene Modifying a Scene Replacing a SceneDeleting a Scene Adding a SceneEditing the Disc Name Disc ManagerCopying a Playlist Title to the VCR Deleting a Playlist Title from the PlaylistDisc Disc ProtectionFormatting a Disc DVD-RAM DVD-RWUnfinalizing a disc V/VR mode DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR modeFinalizing a disc Edit Compatible Delete All Title ListsInput is displayed Power turns onTimer recording does Control passwordTroubleshooting DVD Troubleshooting VCR Cable box brand Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code TableTFC HTS Satellite receiver brandProblems and Solutions Display error Message Problem Explanation / Solution DVD Audio CDCD-DA SpecificationsAudio Output MPEG-IISamsung DVD Recorder & VCR Contact Samsung World Wide Valley Road, Suite Mount Arlington, NJ TEL 1-800-SAMSUNG Service DivisionHeadquarters Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J.07660-0511

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.