Samsung DVD-VR300 instruction manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons:

(1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles)

the screen.

(2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range.

 

 

 

Play mode settings are

The disc does not support all the selected functions.

different from the set-

In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly.

tings configured with

 

the Setting menu.

 

 

 

Cannot change the

Aspect ratio is fixed for DVD disc.

aspect ratio.

 

 

 

No audio output.

Check whether you selected correct digital output options in the Audio Output Options

menu.

 

 

 

No video or audio output.

Did you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a cold place to a warm place? In this

The disc tray is ejected

case, remove discs and wait for one to two hours with the power on, and then, insert the disc

after 2 to 5 seconds.

and try to playback again. It will work properly when condensation is removed.

 

 

Angle operation does not

Angle operation is available only when the disc contains the images captured at different

work during playback of a

angles.

DVD disc.

 

 

 

The disc revolves, but

• Check whether there is damage or foreign materials on your disc.

• Some discs with bad manufacturing quality may not be played back.

no image or bad quali-

• If the scene changes from dark to bright suddenly, the screen

ty images are output.

may jitter temporarily, but it is not a defect.

 

 

 

Desired sound

Sound languages and subtitle languages are disc-specific.

language and

Only the sound and subtitle languages contained on a DVD disc are

subtitle language are

available and displayed on the disc menu.

not played.

 

No progressive

• Check whether “480P” is displayed on front panel.

(480P) output.

• Make sure to change the component video output using the Progressive button when the

 

disc is stopped.

 

 

The remote control

• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your DVD recorder-VCR.

Operate within distance. (15ft)

doesn't work.

Remove obstacles between your DVD Recorder-VCR and remote control.

 

 

• Check whether the batteries are depleted.

Other problems

Reference

Read the table of contents and then find and read the sections describing your problem, and follow the directions given.

Turn the unit off and on.

If your problem still persists, contact your nearest Samsung service center.

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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 DescriptionFront Panel Display 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 ButtonAuto Clock Set Select a channel that carries a time signal usingClock Data CH Time Zone Manual Clock SetDaylight Saving 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 buttonDigital Output Setting Up the Audio OptionsDynamic Compression Black Level DisplayVideo OptionsTV Aspect 3D NRNoise ReductionSelect Rating Level you want using Setting Up the Parental ControlOn the remote Auto Channel Memory About the Change PasswordRun Auto channel memory Select Channel Add/Delete Channel Add/DeleteSelect Channel to 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 DisplayRegion code DVD-Video only Before PlayingDisc types that can be played 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?Using Repeat Play For Audio CD/MP3 Using Repeat Play For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRepeat Play To return to normal playback For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD- RW/DVD-R❿ buttons. Then, press the Enter button Selecting the subtitle language Press the Anykey button during playback UseSelecting the Audio language Changing the Camera AngleSelect the desired angle 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 To change repeat mode Play Option ModeRamdom Play continues until the play option is changed 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 DVDSetup Timer Rec Title Menu Disc Menu Setup Timer RecNo Disc Setup Timer Rec Copy Title List Disc Manager Setup Timer Rec Copy Title List PlaylistSetup PhotoViewing Title List Or press the Title button on the remote controlRecord List edit items 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 byOr press the Title List button on the remote EntryControl 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 pressYou will be prompted with the delete confirmation Editing Disc NameMessage ‘Do you want to delete?’ 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 Same as Additional DVD-Video Unfinalizing a disc V/VR modeOperation 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

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