Samsung DVDVR300 Precaution, Important Safety Instructions, Handling Cautions, Disc Handling

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if the pro- vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an elec- trician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu- facturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara- tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam- aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Handling Cautions

Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off.

Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder.

Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

Exterior interference such as lightning and static electrici- ty can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.

Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

Use discs with regular shapes.

If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this DVD Recorder-VCR may be damaged.

Holding discs

Avoid touching the surface of a disc

where recording is performed.

Cartridge

This is used to prevent damage by dirt, scratches, etc., when using a DVD-RAM/RW/R disc.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD

disc cleaner (LFK200DCA1 where available).Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD- RW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, CD

Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

Getting Started

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Contents DVD-VR300 Getting Started Handling Cautions PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance of CabinetDisc Storage Disc SpecificationsCopy Protection Contents Reference General Features Before Reading User’s Manual How to use the DVD Recorder-VCRStep Recording Description Front PanelFront Panel Display Rear Panel StartedMenu Button Tour of the Remote ControlQuick Overview Connecting & Setting UpMethod 2 Antenna +Cable box + AccessoriesUnpacking Method1 Antenna + DVD Recorder VCR + TV No Cable boxMethod 1 Connecting to a video input jack Connecting the Video CableMethod 2 Connecting to an S-video input jack Method 1 Connecting to your TV Connecting the Audio CableFrontLspeaker FrontRspeaker External Devices Method 3 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jackInstall Batteries in the Remote Control Power Cord Remote ControlPower Setting the Remote ControlEnter Button On-Screen Menu NavigationMenu Button Up/Down and Left/RightClock Data CH Auto Clock SetManual Clock Set Time ZoneDaylight Saving Channel Set Set the Clock Select Channel SetSelect Antenna/Cable TV Language Features Setting UpSetting Up the Audio Options Digital OutputDynamic Compression 3D NRNoise Reduction DisplayVideo OptionsTV Aspect Black LevelSetting Up the Parental Control About the Change Password Auto Channel MemoryRun Auto channel memory Channel Add/Delete Select Channel Add/DeleteSelect Channel to Add/Delete Change RF Output CH RF Output ChannelAdd/Delete Channel Select RF Output ChannelSelect Tape Length VCR SettingSelect VCR Select SystemSelect Video Input Video InputSet Front Display Front DisplayBefore Playing Region code DVD-Video onlyDisc types that can be played Discs that cannot be played Playing a DiscPlayback Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc traySlow Motion Play Step Motion Play What’s a title? About AnykeyWhat’s a track? What’s a chapter?Using Repeat Play For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD Using Repeat Play For Audio CD/MP3Repeat Play To return to normal playback For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD- RW/DVD-RSelecting the subtitle language Selecting the Subtitle & Audio LanguageSelecting the Audio language Changing the Camera AnglePlaying Back a Bookmark Using BookmarksSetting a book mark Bookmarking with DVD-RAM/ DVD- Rwvr discClearing a Bookmark Zooming-InMenu of the disc Using the Disc Title MenuFor DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc For DVD-VIDEO discAudio CD Cdda Screen Elements Playing Back an Audio CD CddaTo change repeat mode Play Option ModeTo Program Tracks Press the Anykey button Repeat Mode will be highlightedPhoto CD Playback When using a combination MP3/JPEG discButtons on the Remote Playing back an MP3Using PIP Switching between the PIP and main screensDeactivating PIP Play Tape Adjust Tracking ManuallyPlaying the VCR Tracking Insert VHS TapeVHS Playback FeaturesForward Intro Scan Variable Search SystemEnd search Scan and playRecordable discs Before RecordingUnrecordable pictures Concerning copy control signalsRecording Formats DVD-RWVR mode/-RAMRecording the current channel you are watching Pausing / ResumingAdd Recording Time Making One Touch Recording OTRStart Recording Activate OTRPress the Enter button Set timer recording optionEditing the settings for a timer recording Editing Timer Record ListRecording Deleting a Timer Recording EntryWatching the Images Being Recorded Time Slip Recording From External DevicesPause/Resume Recording JackInsert Tape Select a Channel to RecordRecord Speed Direct copy DVD to VCR DVD to VCRDirect copy VCR to DVD VCR to DVDNo Disc EditingJPEG+MP3 DVD-RV Or press the Title button on the remote control Viewing Title ListRecord List edit items Playing a Title List Entry Entry Or press the Title List button on the remoteControl Deleting a Title List Entry Locking a Title List Entry Trol Deleting a Section from a Title List EntryCreating a Playlist Entry Press the Enter button to select END point Or press the Play List button on the remote con- trol Playing Playlist EntriesRenaming Playlist Entries Editing Scene for a Playlist EntryPlaying a Desired Scene Modifying a Scene Replacing a SceneAdding a Scene Moving a Scene Changing the Position of a SceneDeleting a Scene from Playlist Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR Or press the Play List button on the remote controlEditing Disc Name Disc ManagerDisc Protection DVD-RW Used, data cannot be deleted from a disc Delete All Title Lists Cartridge Protect Info DVD-RAMFinalizing a disc Operation Unfinalizing a disc V/VR modeReference Programs For a while when Power turns on Cannot record TVTimer recording does Input is displayedTroubleshooting Problems and Solutions VCR Output SpecificationsGeneral InputSamsung Combination DVD & VCR Samsung Electronics AMERICA, INC