Samsung DVD-V8080 instruction manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Safety

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Important Safety Instructions

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Welcome

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Feature Summary

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Unpack

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Disc Type and Characteristics

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1 - System Overview

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Front Panel Overview

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Rear Panel

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Front Panel Display

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Remote Control Overview

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Insert Batteries into Remote

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Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control

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2 - Getting Started

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Basic Connections/Auto Setup

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3 - Basic Operation

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Deck Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Basic DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Basic VCR Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Basic TV Tuner Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 - System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

On-Screen Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tuner Band Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

RF Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auto Channel Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Front Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

5 - DVD Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Disc Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Digital Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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DTS

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Dynamic Compression

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PCM Down Sampling

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TV Aspect Ratio

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Black Level

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Alt Video Out

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Parental

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6 - DVD Sound Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

A/V Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

7 - DVD Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Special Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Disc Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 EZ View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Title/Chapter/Time Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Angle View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 A to B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Repeat Chapter/Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 3D Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Function (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

8 - VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Special VCR Playback Features

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Tracking

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Auto Play

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S-VHS Playback

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Variable Search System

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9 - VCR Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Special Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

One Touch Recording (OTR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Record Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Contents Instruction Manual USER/INSTALLER Caution Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents Unpack Feature SummaryDVD Features VCR Features16 17 Front Panel OverviewRear Panel Remote Control Overview Front Panel DisplayInsert Batteries into Remote RF Connection Brand CodesConnect the RF Antenna Cable to your DVD-VCR Connect your DVD-VCR to a TVDeck Control Buttons Basic VCR Operation Basic DVD OperationFllow the instructions below to playback a DVD On-Screen Menu Navigation Basic TV Tuner Operations Menu LanguageManual Clock Set Tuner Band Setting RF Output Channel Auto Channel Memory Set Front Display Channel Add/Delete Front Panel DimmerSelect Channel Add/Delete Select Channel to add/deleteAudio Language Auto Power Off Disc Menu LanguageSet Digital Output Subtitle Language Digital OutputSelect Subtitle Set Subtitle Language PreferenceDynamic Compression Set DTSSet Dynamic Compression PCM Down Sampling TV Aspect Ratio Black Level Alt Video Out Set Black LevelSet Alt Video Out Parental Receiver Connections Special Playback Features Screen Fit Disc Menu NavigationEZ View Press the EZ View buttonEZ View Title/Chapter/Time Selection Angle View Subtitle To B Repeat Repeat Chapter/Title AudioYou can repeat a single chapter or a complete title Bookmarks MP3/WMA Play MP3/WMA Play FunctionProgram/Random playback Random Play CD/MP3/WMA Program Play & Random PlayCD-R MP3/WMA discs Program Play CD/MP3/WMACD-R Jpeg Discs Picture CD Playback3D Sound Function DVD Use this feature to check your DVDDVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes Special VCR Playback Features Auto PlayTracking VHS PlaybackVariable Search System Basic Recording Record Speed Special Recording Features One-Touch Recording OTRHow to Set a Timer Recording Function VCR Connect Audio Out DVD only Set Stereo to Auxiliary ModeConnect S-VIDEO OUT to TV Connect Component Video Out to TVWatch Device Monitor TV Connections Connecting Other Video EquipmentTimer Record From Device Connect VCR to Monitor TVInputs Technical Specifications

DVD-V8080 specifications

The Samsung DVD-V8080 is a versatile DVD player that also functions as a VCR, making it an ideal choice for users looking to enjoy both their DVD and VHS collections in one sleek device. First launched in the early 2000s, this dual-format machine combines the best of both worlds, allowing users to convert and manage their media content seamlessly.

One of the hallmark features of the DVD-V8080 is its ability to play various DVD formats including DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+R, providing flexibility to users who want to utilize various media types for content playback. The device also supports multiple audio formats, including Dolby Digital, bringing an immersive audio experience to home viewing. Users can enjoy rich, high-quality sound that enhances their movie watching experience.

The DVD-V8080 is also equipped with Progressive Scan technology, which significantly improves the clarity of the video output. This means that viewers can enjoy sharper images with fewer artifacts compared to standard interlaced video, especially noticeable on larger screen TVs. Additionally, the device supports MP3 playback, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music CDs or digital audio tracks without needing a separate music player.

Another notable feature of the Samsung DVD-V8080 is its built-in VCR, which allows for the playback and recording of VHS tapes. This capability has become increasingly rare as digital formats have taken precedence, making the DVD-V8080 a nostalgic choice for collectors or those who wish to preserve old family movies.

To enhance ease of operation, the DVD-V8080 is equipped with a user-friendly interface and a remote control, allowing users to navigate through menus, settings, and content effortlessly. The device also offers convenient functionalities such as automatic tuning, timer recording, and a variety of playback modes.

In terms of design, the Samsung DVD-V8080 sports a compact chassis that makes it easy to fit into any entertainment setup without taking up excess space. Its sleek appearance integrates well with both contemporary and classic home theater systems, offering a balance of aesthetics and functionality.

Overall, the Samsung DVD-V8080 stands out as a reliable multimedia device that caters to a diverse range of viewing preferences. With its combination of DVD and VHS capabilities, along with advanced features and solid performance, it remains a valued piece of technology for media enthusiasts even years after its initial release.