Samsung DVD-R120/AFS, DVD-R120/XET Troubleshooting, Power, Recording, Cannot record TV programs

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If your product malfunctions, go through the check- points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center.

Power

The input is displayed for a while when the power is turned on.

Checkpoint 1 The DVD recorder requires some time to initialize and the input will be dis- played for approx. 10 seconds after it is turned on.

Recording

Cannot record TV programs.

Checkpoint 1

Checkpoint 2

Checkpoint 3

Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

Did you set the DVD recorder channel settings correctly?

Check the free space on your DVD- RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

Additional Information

I pressed the REC button but there is no response.

Checkpoint 1 Recording is possible for DVD- RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs only. If a program is copy protected, it cannot be recorded.

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Contents DVD-R120 Getting Started FCC Note for U.S.APrecaution Important Safety InstructionsMaintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsDisc Specifications Using CD-R/RWDVD-RW VR mode Disc StorageDVD-RW Video mode ProtectionContents Using the Setup Menu System Setting Language Setting Video Display Setting Parental ControlTroubleshooting Specification Before PlayingGeneral Features Using a DVD-RAM Using a DVD-RWUsing a DVD-R Before reading the user’sWhen using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode When using a DVD-RW disc in Video ModeWhen using a DVD-R disc Description Front panelFront Panel Display Rear Panel FanANT IN/ANT OUT to TV Connects antenna cables Tour of the Remote Control Connecting external devices Connecting the Power cordPreparing the Remote Control Initial SetupConnecting the Antenna Cable AccessoriesUnpacking Method 1 Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV No Cable boxConnecting the Video cable Method 1 Connecting to a Video input jackVideo, Component video and Progressive Output Modes Method 2 Connecting to an S-Video input jack Method 3 Connecting toComponent video input JacksY,P B,P RConnecting the Audio cable This connection will use your TV’s speakersConnecting external devices Connecting the Power Cord Method 3 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jackPreparing the Remote Control Setting the Remote ControlInitial Setup OSD Language SetupBefore Play Clock Set Auto Clock SetMethod 1 Manual Clock Set MethodYou can set the Antenna/Cable TV settings automatically Channel SetAuto Channel Memory To setup, follow the steps 1 to 5 Manual Channel SetSelect Antenna or Cable TVdepending on Methods 1Setting Up the Audio Options You cant use the Setup functions while playing a discThen press the Enter or √ button Digital OutputDynamic Compression Setting Up the TV Aspect This allows you to set up the TV screen settingsIf you have a 43 standard TV Before Recording Recordable discsThis section shows various DVD recording methods This recorder can record on the following discsRecording Mode Concerning Copy Control SignalsContent Protection for Recordable Media Cprm Recording FormatsAbout Info Key Checking the available disc space Disc InformationPress the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray Before you startTo stop recording Press the REC buttonChannel Number L1 L2 DV Press the REC button To stop recordingFront panel display changes in the following sequence Copying from a Camcorder Press the Input button to select DVMaking a One Touch Recording OTR Press the REC button to start recordingSetting a Timer Recording Press the Menu button in stop modePress the Enter button Timer Record Input item is displayed Press the Menu button after the operation is finishedEdit and Delete items are displayed Menu screen will disappearSelected entry will be deleted from the list You can not delete programs that are currently recordingRecording the Scheduled Record ListPress the Stop button, and a message that asks Whether to end recording or not will be displayedBefore Playing Region code DVD-Video onlyDisc types that can be played Discs that cannot be playedPlaying a Disc Press the Stop button to stop playbackUsing the Search Functions Remote controlSearching through a Chapter or Track Press the Title List button to move to the Title ListMoving to a scene directly using the Anykey Slow Motion PlayStep Motion Play About AnykeyUsing the Repeat Function Playing RepeatedlyRepeat PlaybackPress the …† buttons to select the Time Press the Repeat button during playbackChapter you want to play repeatedly Press the Repeat button repeatedly to select OffFor MP3 discs, you can select Track, Folder or Disc Selecting the Subtitle Press the Subtitle button during playbackRepeat playback of the A-B section starts Selecting the Audio language Changing the Camera AnglePress the Audio button during playback Using Bookmarks Zooming-InUsing Markers Press the Cancel button to delete the selected bookmarkPlaying Back a Bookmark Clearing a BookmarkPlaying an Audio CD/MP3 Playing an Audio CD CD-DA/MP3Playing a MP3 Disc MP3 Screen ElementsPress the / button Fast Play X2, X4 Play Option can be used with an audio CD Play or Stop mode During Playback, Repeat Mode will be highlightedPlaying a Picture CD To Program TracksPress the Play button to playback the playlist Playing the Title List Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picturePress the Menu button Picture interval Slide show speed must be setYou can also play a recorded program by Pressing the ANY KEY button duringPlayback Title List Screen Elements #$ %Using the Setup Menu System Setting CM Skip Time SettingCM Skip Time will be displayed CM Skip can be performed only duringEP Mode Time Setting EP Mode Time will be displayedAutomatic Chapter Creation This function only works for DVD-RW Video and DVD-R discsLanguage Setting Language setup menu will be displayedVideo Display Setting TV Aspect see Input LevelBlack Level 3D Noise Reduction motion adaptive noise reductionAdjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display Parental ControlFront Display Select Rating Level using the …† buttons About the Rating LevelParental Control screen appears Changing the Password Select Change Password using the …† buttonsConfirm the password. message will be displayed See page 87 if you forgot your passwordTitle List Play ListUsing the Menu button Basic Editing Title ListRenamingLabeling a Title LockingProtecting a Title Deleting a TitleDeleting a Section of a Title This may depend on the type of discEdit Title List Screen Elements Creating a Playlist Press the Enter button at the end pointPress the Enter button at the start point To make a new playlistPlaylist entries will be played VR mode Playing Entries in the PlaylistFollow these instructions to play the playlist entries Press the Menu button in the stop mode Renaming a Playlist EntryEnter or √ button Press the Enter or √ buttonEditing a Scene for the Playlist Playing a Selected ScenePlaylist entry to be played is selected To stop scene play, press the Stop buttonTo setup, follow the steps 1 to 3 Modifying a Scene Replacing a ScenePress the Enter button at the start point of the scene Press the Enter button at the end point of the sceneAdding a Scene Press the Enter button at the starting point of the sceneSelected scene is moved to the selected position Copying a Playlist Entry to the Playlist Deleting a SceneEdit Playlist menu is displayedPlay, Rename, Edit Scene, Copy, DeleteDeleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist Then press the Enter buttonPress the …† buttons to select Delete, Playlist can contain up to 99 playlistDisc Manager Editing the Disc NameFollow these instructions to give a name to a disc Disc name is given to the discDisc Protection Formatting a DiscDelete All Title Lists All title lists are deletedFinalizing a disc DVD-RVUnfinalizing a disc V/VR mode DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR modeTroubleshooting PowerRecording Cannot record TV programsPlayback Cannot play the discIcon appears on the screen Your DVD disc restricts itVideo SoundRemote Control Unit Forget my password for parental supervisionOther Specifications Picture Compression format20 Hz ~ 20 kHz AK68-00773A-01

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DVD-R120/XET, DVD-R120/AFS specifications

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