Samsung DVD-VR300 instruction manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instruc- tions accompanying the product.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD Recorder-VCRS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.

BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR- MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR- SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interfer- ence with electric appliances, such as radios and televi- sions, use shielded cables and connectors for connec- tions.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif- ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni- cian for help.

This unit can be used only where the power supply

is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. Note This DVD Recorder-VCR is designed and

manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information.

If the Region number of a DVD disc does not corre- spond to the Region number of this DVD Recorder- VCR, the DVD Recorder-VCR cannot play the disc. This device is protected by U.S. Patent Nos.4,631,603;4,577,216;4,819,098;4,907,093; and 6,516,132. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassemblyis prohibited.

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:

5,034,830 5,060,200 5,457,669 5,561,649

5,691,858 5,705,762 5,987,417 6,043,912

6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531

6,385,587 6,389,569 6,389,570 6,408,408

6,466,532 6,473,736 6,477,501 6,480,829

6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,522 6,594,208

6,674,697 6,674,957 6,721,493 6,728,474

6,741,535 09/610381 09/610695

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Contents DVD-VR300 Getting Started Maintenance of Cabinet PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Handling CautionsDisc Specifications Disc StorageDVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording Contents Reference General Features How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR Before Reading User’s ManualStep Recording Front Panel Display DescriptionFront Panel Started Rear PanelTour of the Remote Control Menu ButtonConnecting & Setting Up Quick OverviewMethod1 Antenna + DVD Recorder VCR + TV No Cable box AccessoriesUnpacking Method 2 Antenna +Cable box +Method 1 Connecting to a video input jack Method 2 Connecting to an S-video input jack Method 1 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakersFrontLspeakerFrontRspeaker Method 3 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack External DevicesPower Cord Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote ControlSetting the Remote Control Up/Down and Left/Right On-Screen Menu NavigationMenu Button Enter ButtonClock Data CH Select a channel that carries a time signal usingAuto Clock Set Daylight Saving Manual Clock SetTime Zone Select Antenna/Cable TV Channel SetSet the Clock Select Channel Set With the DVD in Stop press the Menu buttonSelect the desired Language using ❷ buttons Setting UpLanguage Features Then press the ❿ or Enter buttonDynamic Compression Setting Up the Audio OptionsDigital Output Black Level DisplayVideo OptionsTV Aspect 3D NRNoise ReductionOn the remote Setting Up the Parental ControlSelect Rating Level you want using Run Auto channel memory About the Change PasswordAuto Channel Memory Select Channel to Add/Delete Channel Add/DeleteSelect Channel Add/Delete Select RF Output Channel RF Output ChannelAdd/Delete Channel Change RF Output CHSelect Tape Length VCR SettingSelect VCR Select SystemPress the Menu button Video InputSelect Video Input Use the ❷ buttons to highlight Video InputFront Display Set Front DisplayDisc types that can be played Before PlayingRegion code DVD-Video only Playing a Disc Discs that cannot be playedPress OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray Slow Motion Play Step Motion Play What’s a chapter? About AnykeyWhat’s a track? What’s a title?Repeat Play Using Repeat Play For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDUsing Repeat Play For Audio CD/MP3 ❿ buttons. Then, press the Enter button For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD- RW/DVD-RTo return to normal playback Selecting the subtitle language Press the Anykey button during playback UseSelect the desired angle Changing the Camera AngleSelecting the Audio language Bookmarking with DVD-RAM/ DVD- Rwvr disc Using BookmarksSetting a book mark Playing Back a BookmarkZooming-In Clearing a BookmarkFor DVD-VIDEO disc Using the Disc Title MenuFor DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc Menu of the discAudio CD Cdda Screen Elements Ramdom Play continues until the play option is changed Play Option ModeTo change repeat mode To Program Tracks When using a combination MP3/JPEG disc Buttons on the Remote Deactivating PIP Using PIPSwitching between the PIP and main screens Press the PIP button againInsert VHS Tape Adjust Tracking ManuallyPlaying the VCR Tracking Play TapeFeatures VHS PlaybackScan and play Variable Search SystemEnd search Forward Intro ScanThis section shows various DVD recording methods Before RecordingRecordable discs This recorder can record on the following discsDVD-RW Video mode/-R Concerning copy control signalsRecording Formats DVD-RWVR mode/-RAMPausing / Resuming Activate OTR Making One Touch Recording OTRStart Recording Add Recording TimeSet timer recording option Press the Enter buttonEditing the settings for a timer recording Deleting a Timer Recording Entry Recording From External Devices Watching the Images Being Recorded Time SlipSelect a Channel to Record Input JackInsert Tape Pause/Resume RecordingRecord Speed DVD to VCR Direct copy DVD to VCRVCR to DVD Direct copy VCR to DVDNo Disc Setup Timer RecSetup Timer Rec Title Menu Disc Menu Setup Timer Rec Copy Title List Disc Manager Setup Timer Rec Copy Title List PlaylistSetup PhotoRecord List edit items Or press the Title button on the remote controlViewing Title List Selected entry title will be played back Pressing the Anykey button and using the titlePress the ❷ button to select Play, and then press You can also playback a recorded program byControl EntryOr press the Title List button on the remote DVD-RAMVR, DVD-RWVR mode Since Deleting a Title List EntryLocking a Title List Entry Press the ❷ button to select Protection, and thenDeleting a Section from a Title List Entry TrolCreating a Playlist Entry Edit Playlist screen is displayed Press the Enter button to select END pointImage and time at the end point are Press the Menu or Return button to exitPlaying Playlist Entries Or press the Play List button on the remote con- trolEditing Scene for a Playlist Entry Renaming Playlist EntriesModifying a Scene Replacing a Scene Playing a Desired SceneNext scene, because the selected scene Moving a Scene Changing the Position of a SceneAdding a Scene Yellow selection window is displayed on the scene to moveTo delete, and then press the Enter button Deleting a Scene from PlaylistOn the End window Press the ❷ buttons to select delete, and thenStopped Press the Menu button when the disc isOr press the Play List button on the remote control Press the ❷ button to select Copy, and then pressMessage ‘Do you want to delete?’ Editing Disc NameYou will be prompted with the delete confirmation Disc Protection Is clearedDisc is formatted EditingDelete All Title Lists Cartridge Protect Info DVD-RAM From the record list Finalizing a discOnce a disc is finalized, you cannot delete entries After being finalized, the DVD-R operatesOperation Unfinalizing a disc V/VR modeOperation Same as Additional DVD-Video Reference Input is displayed For a while when Power turns on Cannot record TVTimer recording does ProgramsTroubleshooting Problems and Solutions VCR Input SpecificationsGeneral OutputSamsung Limited Warranty

DVD-VR300 specifications

The Samsung DVD-VR300 is a versatile and innovative digital video recorder and DVD player that caters to the needs of home entertainment enthusiasts. Launched as part of Samsung's commitment to delivering high-quality multimedia experiences, this device is packed with features that elevate both DVD playback and video recording capabilities.

One of the key highlights of the DVD-VR300 is its dual functionality, allowing users to record television shows directly onto DVDs while simultaneously playing back other media. The built-in DVD recorder supports various disc formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW, providing flexibility in recording and playback. This means users can conveniently create their own collection of movies, TV shows, and personal videos, all at the touch of a button.

The Samsung DVD-VR300 is equipped with a sleek and user-friendly interface, making navigation simple and intuitive. The device features a comprehensive digital tuner, enabling users to access a wide variety of channels without the need for an additional set-top box. The integrated video processor enhances picture quality, producing vivid colors and sharp images that bring the content to life.

Additionally, the DVD-VR300 supports advanced technologies such as Progressive Scan, which enhances the clarity and smoothness of video playback. This feature is particularly beneficial for users watching high-definition content, as it reduces interlacing artifacts and delivers a more immersive viewing experience. The unit also includes multiple connectivity options, including composite, S-Video, and component outputs, making it compatible with a range of modern televisions and home theater systems.

Another notable characteristic of the Samsung DVD-VR300 is its ability to facilitate easy editing of recorded content. Users can trim and rearrange scenes effortlessly, allowing for the creation of personalized compilations. Furthermore, the device supports a range of audio formats, ensuring that users receive high-quality sound to complement their video.

The Samsung DVD-VR300 boasts a sleek design, fitting seamlessly into any home entertainment setup. Its compact size ensures that it won’t take up too much space, while its performance capabilities make it an asset for avid media consumers. In summary, the Samsung DVD-VR300 stands out as a reliable, feature-rich device that meets the demands of modern home entertainment, combining versatility with user-friendly functionality for an enhanced multimedia experience.