Samsung DVD-VR325 instruction manual Before Reading User’s Manual, General Features

Getting Started

General Features

The DVD-VR325 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs as if they were VCR tapes.

High quality digital audio and video recording and playback

Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images with a

4.7GB DVD-RAM/-RW/-R disc, depending on the recording mode.

Creating DVD video titles using DVD-RW/-R discs

With the DVD-VR325, you can create your own DVD video titles on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/-R discs.

A Variety of Recording Options

Select an appropriate recording mode between XP, SP, LP and EP to meet your recording needs. (See page 54)

•XP mode - High quality, about 1 hour

•SP mode - Standard quality, about 2 hours

•LP mode - Low quality, about 4 hours

•EP mode - Lower quality, about 6 or 8 hours

Copying digital camcorder content using DV input jack

Record digital camcorder images onto DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs or video tape using the DV input jack (IEEE1394-4pin). (See page 20)

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC, 2D Y/C Separating cir- cuitry and Time Base Corrector processor technology pro- vide you with the highest image playback and recording quality. (See page 17)

Component progressive scan output video is available in both DVD and VCR modes.

Before Reading the

User’s Manual

Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual.

Icons that will be used in manual

Icon	Term	Definition
		This involves a function available
	DVD	in DVD or DVD-RW/-R
		discs that have been recorded
		and finalized in V mode.
	RAM	This involves a function available
		in DVD-RAM.
	RW	This involves a function available
		in DVD-RW.
	R	This involves a function available
		in DVD-R.
	CD	This involves a function available
		in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
		This involves a function available
	JPEG	in a data picture CD (CD-R or
		CD-RW).
		This involves a function available
	MP3	in a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW
		on which MP3 is recorded).
		This involves a case where a
	Caution	function does not operate or
		settings may be cancelled.
		This involves tips or instructions
	NOTE	on the page that help each
		function operate.
	One-Touch	A function that can be operated
	button	by using only one button.
	ANYKEY	A function that can be operated
	button	by using ANYKEY button.

A variety of functions with easy-to-use user interface

Integrated menu system and messaging functionality allow you to perform the desired operations easily and conve- niently. With a DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create a playlist, and edit video in specific sequence according to your needs.

About the use of this user’s manual

1)Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5)

2)If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 85~87)

Copyright

©2005 Samsung Electronics Co.

All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.

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