Samsung DVD-R4000EU manual Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:

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Power

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

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The unit switches to the

≥This is a power saving feature. You can turn it off if you would prefer (Set Up—Off Timer—

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standby mode.

Off). Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

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≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated. Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit

 

on.

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

The unit is on but cannot be

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

—

operated.

≥The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait for “U14” to disappear.

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≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have activated.

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Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

1.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í, DVD POWER] for about 10 sec-

 

 

onds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

 

2.Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.

 

 

 

 

Picture

≥When progressive output is on, refer also to “Progressive video” below.

The images from this unit do

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO OUT ter-

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not appear on the television.

minal or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit.

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≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

 

≥You have set “TV Type” to “4:3 (480P)” or “16:9 (480P)” in the TV Screen menus, but the

—

 

television isn’t compatible with progressive signals. Press and hold [∫] and [TIME SLIP] on

 

 

the unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. The setting will change to interlace.

 

Reference

Television reception wors-

≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television.

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ens after connecting the unit.

It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult

 

 

 

your dealer if reception does not improve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen size is wrong.

≥Check the settings on your television.

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≥Check the settings for “TV Type”, “4:3 TV Settings for DVD-Video” or “4:3 TV Settings for

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DVD-RAM” in the TV Screen menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-screen messages do not

≥Go to the Display menu and select “Automatic” for “Status Messages”.

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appear.

≥Press [STATUS] to show the on-screen messages constantly.

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The blue background does

≥Go to the Display menu and select “On” for “Blue Background”.

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not appear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting.

≥Turn “MPEG-DNR” off if it is on.

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Play stops for a moment

≥Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is not a malfunction.

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during Quick View.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is ghosting when

≥Set “Progressive” to “OFF”. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used

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progressive output is on.

on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

 

There is no apparent change

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

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in picture quality when

 

 

 

adjusted with the Video menu

 

 

 

in the on-screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Warranty can be found on ExampleBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty FCC NoteHeat can damage the unit Features Table of contents AccessoriesAntenna and television connections Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorderRemote control BatteriesUse Do notIf Plug-in Auto Tuning fails Adding and deleting channelsVCR Plusi guide channel settings Press 3, 4 to select VCR Plusr CH Setting and press EnterStation Guide Channel Channel setting StepOther channel settings Press 3, 4 to select the caption and then pressPress 3, 4 to select Manual Channel Caption and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select the channel and then pressSet up to match your television Press 3, 4 to select TV Screen and pressPress 3, 4 to select TV Type and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select the item and press EnterDisc information Remote control How to open the remote controlControl reference guide ? @Main unit Unit’s displayPress Í, DVD Power to turn the unit on Press REC Mode to select the recording mode nextRecording television programs Press ¥, REC to start recordingInserting discs Recording modes and approximate recording times in hoursWatching the television while recording Recording from a video cassette recorderPlaying discs Press 1 PlayTo stop play To pause playWhen a menu screen appears on the television Using the Direct NavigatorPosition Memory To erase a program that is being played backOther methods of play SkippingSlow-motion play Frame-by-frame viewingFast forward and rewind-SEARCH Selecting an amount of time to skip- Time SlipQuick View Using on-screen menus to mark positions Marking places to play again-MARKERUsing menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a groupPress TOP Menu Press 3, 4 to select the track and press EnterPlaying while you are recording Simultaneous recording and playPress 3, 4 to select a program and press Enter Reviewing the recorded images while recording-Time SlipChanging audio Using the Functions window Press AudioPress Functions Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an itemTimer recording Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordingsSpecify a time to stop recording PressPress PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordingsPress Enter Press Cancel or ADD/DLT to delete To put the unit on timer recording standbyPress PROG/CHECK Change or delete the programUsing the numbered buttons to enter characters Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the character and press Enter To erase a characterCreating play lists Press 3, 4 to select -- --/-- and press EnterPress Enter at the start point Press Enter at the end pointPlaying play list scenes Playing play listsTo erase a play list or a play list scene during playback Editing play lists Move Re-edited scene replaces the old one34 to access other items Editing programs5 0 Program information e.g., time and date is shownRepeat to enter other sections Lock symbol appears when the program is write- protectedProgram is divided Disc setting Lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected All programs and play lists are erasedFormatting starts Finalizing startsPress Display Common procedures Using on-screen menusDisc menu Play menu Audio menuVideo menu PictureSoft FineOn-screen displays Changing the information displayedPress Status Display examplesHome Theater Enjoying more powerful soundEnjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts One cable TV box/satellite receiver Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiverTwo cable TV boxes Connecting an amplifier or system component Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapesThis unit Yellow white red Video cable§ Connecting other video equipmentYellow white red Other video equipment Other antenna connection to the unit Other antenna connectionsOther antenna connection from the unit to the television Changing the remote control code Press SetupRemote control code on the unit has been set Remote control code on the remote control has been setChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsAudio ScreenLanguage code list Input the code with numbered buttons See page 46 for menu and option detailsClock settings How to hold a disc Handling precautionsGlossary Disc handlingOn the television Error messagesOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Low volume Audio type Cannot switch audio duringWhen it is selected Ratings passwordProduct Service MaintenanceProduct information Specifications Limited Warranty only for U.S.A One 1 Year Parts and LaborLimited Warranty only for Canada Labor PartsInstalación básica Conexiones del televisor y de la antenaPlug-in para Sintonización automática Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivoGuía VCR Plusi para ajuste de canales Instalación para ajustar su televisorGrabación de programas de televisión Pulse ¥, REC para iniciar la grabaciónPara detener la grabación Para hacer una pausa en la grabaciónVisualización del televisor durante la grabación Introducción de discosReproducción durante la grabación Reproducción de discos Para detener la reproducciónPara hacer una pausa en la reproducción Bandeja del disco 2 / 22 , 11Cuando aparece una pantalla de menús en el televisor Utilización del Navegador directoMemoria de posición Para borrar un programa que se está reproduciendoClock setting CM Skip Connection IndexErase Protection
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