Samsung DVD-R145 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Power, Recording is possible for

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center.

Power

The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on.

Checkpoint 1 The DVD recorder requires some time to initialize and the input will be displayed for approx. 10 seconds after it is turned on.

Recording

Cannot record TV programs.

Checkpoint 1

Checkpoint 2

Checkpoint 3

Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

Did you set the DVD recorder channel settings correctly?

Check the free space on your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs.

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I pressed the REC button but there is no response.

Checkpoint 1	Recording is possible for	Additional Information

DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs only. If a program is copy protected, it cannot be recorded.

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Contents DVD-R145 FCC Note for U.S.A Getting StartedHandling Cautions PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance of CabinetAudio CD Disc SpecificationsDisc Storage DVD-VideoDo not use the following discs DVD-RW Disc Playback and RecordingDVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording DVD-RAM Disc Playback and RecordingContents Before Playing Before RecordingChecking the available disc space Recording the current TV program you are WatchingCopying data from a digital camcorder using Create a DVD video title using a DVD±RW/DVD±RHigh quality digital audio and video recording Before Reading Using a DVD-RAMUsing a DVD±RW/+R Using a DVD-RWhen using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode When using a DVD-RW disc in Video ModeWhen using a DVD±R disc Description Front panelFront Panel Display Antenna connection does not pass Check for the supplied accessories belowUnpacking Rear PanelTour of the Remote Control Step Connecting HDMI/ DVI to a TV Quick OverviewStep DVD playback Connecting the Antenna CableAntenna + DVD Recorder + TV No Cable box VHF/UHF ANT RF OUT jack of thisPlace the Cable Box Control Wand Pages 103~105Cable provider Getting ConnectedEnglish Connecting to a Video input jack Connecting the Video CableJacks on TVor AV amplifier Connecting to an S-Video input jackVideo input mode Video or Component video outputs areRedP R Connect Component video cablesnot suppliedR jacks on R jacks On your TV or AV amplifierThis 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 DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jackConnecting to a TV with Hdmi Jack Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TVWhat is the HDCP? Connecting to a TV with DVI JackTo change Hdmi output resolution, see Hdmi connection description Why does Samsung use HDMI?Connecting External Devices Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 INjacks Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack Install Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting Power CordPreparing Remote Control Setting the Remote Control60, 72, 73 Used to switch the television on and off06, 49 49, 52Enter or √ button Auto Clock Set Initial SetupOSD Language Setup Clock SetTime Zone To setup, follow steps 1 to 3Manual Clock Set Clock Data CH…† buttons Channel Set usingChannel Set Auto Channel MemorySetting Up the Audio Options Manual Channel SetSelect Dynamic Compression-On using the …† buttons Digital OutputDynamic Compression If you have a 43 standard TV Setting Up the TV AspectMenu items differ depending on the disc type System SettingMenu button on the remote control Set Top Box ControlSet Top Box Test Mode for SET buttonCH Digit Lock Control…† buttons, then CM Skip Time SettingAutomatic Chapter Creation EP Mode Time SettingSelect the desired time using the …† buttons, then Select System using the …† buttons, then pressQuick Recording Setting This function only works for normal recordingWith a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press Press the Return or œ button to return to the previous menu Language SettingLanguage setup menu will be displayed Quick Recording is set to Off asTV Aspect see This allows you to set up the TV screen settingsInput Level Adjusts the level of the input signal Video option menu will be displayedPress the Return or œ button to return To the previous menu Press the Menu button to exit the menuOutput selection Password. Enter your password again First time the Parental Control is accessed,‘Create the Password’ message will be displayed Remote controlSetting the Rating Level Changing the PasswordSee page 102 if you forgot your password Recordable discs Before RecordingUnrecordable video Recording ModeConcerning Copy Control Signals Recording FormatsDifferent About the Info buttonDisc Information Before you startDo not use DVD-R authoring discs with This unit Onto a DVD+RW/+R discBe formatted before starting to record Most new discs are sold unformattedEquipment Input source during recordingChannel Number AV1 AV2 DV Onto a DVD+RW/+R disc DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/ DVD+R discs must Input source while recordingTo stop recording DVD Recorder stops recordingAfter finishing recording, the DVD 030 100 130 200 300 400offConsumes more disc memory Mode Record modeOr 8 hours because the unit uses VBRVariable Bit Rate Encoding systemTo return to the previous menu If the timer settings overlapMessage, For example Do you want to delete List, and then press the Enter or √ buttonPress the …† buttons to select Delete, and then press You will be prompted with the delete confirmationEnter button Selected entry will be deleted from the list Power on TV using the TV remote controlPress the Time Slip button on the remote control When you copy from a camcorder onDisc types that can be played Region code DVD-Video onlySome types of discs, or when specific Ratio adjustment, are being performedDiscs that cannot be played For DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/±R discs Using the Disc Menu & Title MenuUsing the Search Functions For DVD-VIDEO discsAbout Anykey Searching Chapters or TracksSlow Motion Play Step Motion PlayUsing the Repeat Function Using the Repeat buttonPlaying RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Using the Anykey button Using the Anykey buttonDVD-RW Video mode do not repeat a chapter Selecting the Audio language Using the Audio buttonVR mode Selecting the SubtitleLanguage for the disc menu only Changing the Camera AngleZooming-In They are disc-specificPlayingSelectingBack atheBookmarkAudio language Using BookmarksWhen the disc tray is opened and then Clearing a BookmarkUsing Markers Playing Back a MarkerClearing a Marker Playing an Audio CDCD-DA Play Mode iconPlaying an Audio Playing an Audio CD CD-DA/MP3Navigation, and then press the Enter or √ button Playing an MP3 DiscMP3 Screen Elements Insert an MP3 disc into the disc traySelected track is played repeatedly Play Option ModeCancel button Play mode window appearsYou can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist Select Play option using …† buttonsPlaying a Picture CD To Program TracksPress the …† buttons to select the DivX, and then Normal 2X 4X 2X NormalRename, Delete, Edit, Protection See pages 78~84 Using the Title List buttonUsing the Menu button MPEG4 Function DescriptionPressing the Anykey button during PlaybackYou can also play a recorded program by Appear on the left side of the title list Free Space FunctionRecording a title This function is only available with DVD+RW discsPlaylist Title ListRenaming Labeling a Title Or use the Menu buttonRename from the Title List, and then press Protect from the Title List, and then press Locking Protecting a TitleDeleting a Title Or use the Menu buttonDeleting a Section of a Title Edit Title List screen will disappear Be at least 5 seconds longEditing a Chapter Playback related buttons Select a chapter you want to hide usingFollow steps 1 to 3 Playback related buttonsDividing a Title To return to Edit Playlist menu Advanced Editing PlaylistCreating a Playlist To make a new playlistPress the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, Playing Entries in the PlaylistFollow these instructions to play the playlist entries Playlist entries will be playedRenaming a Playlist Entry Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttonsUsing the Menu button Editing a Scene for the PlaylistPlaying a Selected Scene Image and ending point time are displayed on the End window To setup, follow steps 1 to 3Scene Press the Enter button at the start point of the sceneAdding a Scene Enter buttonSelected scene is moved to the selected position Scene, Copy, Delete Using the Play List buttonDeleting a Scene Copying a Playlist Entry to the PlaylistAfter the deletion operation has finished Using the Playlist buttonDeleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist Playlist can contain up to 99 playlistBeginning editing.see On the remote controlDisc Manager Editing the Disc NameFormatting a Disc Disc ProtectionDisc protection should be cleared first Button on the remote controlDeleting All Title Lists Menu items may differ depending on the discEdit Compatible Menu buttonFor DVD+RW discs, this function needs to be Finalizing a Disc Entries from the record listProcess Finalize Unfinalize Unfinalizing a Disc V/VR modeVideo mode DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR modeRecording is possible for TroubleshootingPower RecordingPlayback Sound Timer RecordingTimer lamp flickers VideoRemote Control Unit OtherYour TV Cable box brand Code number Cable box brand0021, 0060, 0797,0047 0156, 0070, 0203, 00630012, 0618, 0022, 0637 00441333 Uniden 0724 Video Cipher II Plus 0361 Satellite receiver brand0775 Gradiente 0856 Hitachi 0819 Houston Tracker 1367 RadioShack 0869Error Message Solution / Explanation Solutions to Error MessageYou can’t use the disc because it contains errors from Specifications InputOutput Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser WarrantyRegion Country Customer Care Center Web Site Valley Road, Suite Mount Arlington, NJ Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J.07660-0511