Samsung DVD-VR375 user manual Troubleshooting VCR

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TROUBLESHOOTING (VCR)

Before contacting Samsung customer service, perform the following simple checks.

PROBLEM	EXPLANATION/SOLUTION

No power	• Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
	• Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
	• Have you pressed the POWER button?

You cannot insert a video cassette	• A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab

	facing you.

Timer recording was unsuccessful	• Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time
	• Check whether you insert a tape which has enough time record

No playback picture or the picture is distorted	• Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.

When the ► button is pressed during playback,	• A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the condition of the tape. Press
the still picture has severe “noise bar” streaks	the TRK/CBC CH/TV CH (,/.) buttons during slow motion to minimize this effect.

Video Head Cleaning	• If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video heads may need cleaning.
	This is not a common problem and unless it appears, the heads should not be
	cleaned.
	When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions provided with the head cleaning
	cassette. Incorrect head cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

•The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR

•The warranty information

•A clear description of the problem

Then contact SAMSUNG customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Contents DVD & VCR Is present within this unit This unitImportant Safety Instructions PrecautionGetting Started Disc Handling Maintenance of CabinetHandling Cautions Holding discsDisc Storage Disc SpeciﬁcationsDVD-R/-RW Disc Playback and Recording DVD+R Disc Playback and RecordingProtection DVD+RW Disc Playback and RecordingDVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording Do not use the following discsConnecting the video output Connecting a set top/cable box or satelliteConnecting HDMI/DVI to a TV Connecting the Audio CableDVD±RW/DVD±R EZ REC Mode General FeaturesVariety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface About the use of this user’s manual Before Reading the USER’S ManualIcons that will be used in manual CopyrightHOW to USE the DVD Recorder & VCR Unpacking AccessoriesFinalizing & Playing on other DVD components Connecting the Power Cord Preparing the Remote ControlInput SEL TV PowerTV Mute Tour of the Remote Control TV Button Input SEL. ButtonDescription Front PanelHdmi OUT Video Input Jack AV 1 Front Panel DisplayRear Panel Audio OUT JacksConnecting & setting up Connecting & Setting UP The DVD-VR375 does not have a TV Tuner Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV Connecting to a TV with an Hdmi Jack Why does Samsung use HDMI? Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack What is the HDCP? Connecting to Component Video Input Jacks Y, PB, PR Connecting the Video OutputProgressive Scan Output 480p Connecting to your TV Connecting the Audio CableConnecting to a Video Input Jack Select one of the Audio connections on the following pagesConnecting to an AV Ampliﬁer with a Digital Input Jack Connecting to a Stereo Ampliﬁer with Analog Input Jacks1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved Connecting External Devices Connecting a Camcorder Return Button Easy SetupON-SCREEN Menu Navigation Exit Button Press this button to exit the on-screen menuPress the buttons to select OK, then press the Enter button System Setup1200 AM Clock SET Setting UP the Video OptionsTV Type Black Level Resolution HdmiVideo Hdmi Picture ControlDigital Out This function allows you to set up the Audio optionsProgressive Scan OffDolby Digital DVDs only Downmix DVDs onlyAudio DRC Dynamic Range Control DVDs only DTS DVD VIDEOs onlyDV/D8 Audio Input Scan Audio DVDs onlyAV Audio Input Setting UP the Features Format DVD-RWEZ Record For using Anynet+HDMI CECAnynet+HDMI CEC Language Follow Setting UP the OptionsYou can operate the DVD Recorder & VCR by using TV LanguageSetting the Rating Level Setting UP the ParentalIf you forgot your password OptionsFactory Setting Changing the PasswordSTB Pass-Through Auto Play VCR Function SettingTape Length Auto RepeatPages 42~44 Using the number buttons, then press the Enter buttonSET TOP/CABLE BOX Control Set Top Box ControlSET TOP/CABLE BOX/SATELLITE Receiver Brand Code Table Set top/Cable box brand1117 Connections Satellite receiver brandMode for SET button CH Digit LockDolby Digital Region Code DVD-VIDEO onlyLogos of Discs That can be Played DTSVideo Disc Types That can be PlayedDisc Types Disc Logo Recorded Disc Shape or minute AudioPress the Stop button to stop playback Playing a DiscDiscs That Cannot be Played  Do not place foreign materials on or in the disc trayFor DVD-VIDEO Discs Using the Disc Menu and Title MenuUsing the Search & Skip Functions For DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R DiscsSkipping Ahead 30 Seconds Slow Motion PLAY/STEP Motion PlaySkipping Chapters or Tracks Slow Motion PlaySelecting the Audio Language Using the Anykey ButtonDesired scene. When searching a time, enter the time Moving to a desired scene directlySelecting the Subtitle Language RemainChanging the Camera Angle Audio CDCD-DA Screen Elements Playing Back AN Audio CD CD-DA/MP3Playing an Audio CDCD-DA MusicPlaying an MP3 Disc Playing Back a Picture DiscMP3 Screen Elements Music/Photo Simultaneous Playback Special VCR Playback FeaturesPlaying Back a VHS Tape VCR TrackingVHS Playback Variable Search SystemDVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD+RW Recordable DiscsRecording DVD±R disc cannot be unﬁnalized Recording ModeRecording Formats Simple editing erasing titles/changing title nameDVD-R Concerning Copy Control SignalsUnrecordable Video DVD+R DVD+RWRecording the current program you are watching Recording ImmediatelyRecording from external equipment you are watching Recording Through the DV Input Jack To stop recording Making a Timer RecordingMaking a ONE Touch Recording OTR Disc trayor load a tape into the VCRRecording Mode DVD Mon Sun Mon-Fri Mon-Sat Sun-Sat TodayPress the Menu button Editing the Timer ListErasing the Timer List Press the button to select Edit, then press the EnterMaximum Recording Time SP vs. EP Basic VCR RecordingBefore starting Check the remaining time on the tapeCheck Remaining Time Special Recording FeaturesDubbing to DVD or Video Dubbing from VCR to DVD Direct dubbing VCR to DVDDV/D8 One Touch Dubbing DV/D8 DubbingDV/D8 Simple Dubbing DV/D8 DubbingTitle List Screen Elements Playing the Title ListEditing Changing the Name of a Title Title Name Basic Editing Title ListLocking Protecting a Title Erasing a Title Title Erase Erasing a chapter Chapter EraseErasing a section of a Title A-B Erase Dividing a title into two Divide Title Advanced Editing PlaylistCreating a Playlist Playing Titles in the Playlist Play List button Changing the Name of a PlaylistDeleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist Edit Playlist screen is displayedDisc Protection Disc SettingEditing the Disc Name EnterFormat this disc? Select VR mode onlyFormatting a Disc DVD-VRUnﬁnalizing a disc V/VR mode Finalizing a DiscErase All Titles Disc InformationDisc Information 1200 AM Troubleshooting DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R Troubleshooting DVD ReferenceTroubleshooting VCR Problems and Solutions Display Error Message System error is found Error is detected on the discWhen operating, errors happen. Turn off the device SecondsMPEG-II SpecificationsAppendix Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser Samsung DVD Recorder & VCRCanada Code No. AK68-01613A-01