Samsung DVD-VR330/XSG manual Troubleshooting VCR, Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections

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Troubleshooting (VCR)

Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks.

Problem		Explanation/Solution

No power	•	Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
	•	Have you pressed the	/I button?

You cannot insert a video cassette	•	A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
		side up and the safety tab facing you.

The television programme was not recorded	•	Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections.
	• Is the DVD Recorder & VCR tuner properly set?
	• Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

Timer recording was unsuccessful	•	Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time
	• Check whether you inserted a tape which has enough time to record

No playback picture or the picture	•	Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
is distorted

You cannot see normal broadcasts	•	Check the tuner/external setting. It should be on tuner.
	• Check the TV antenna connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playback	•	Press the PROG/TRK	( / ) buttons to minimize this effect.

When the √II button is pressed	•	A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
during playback, the still picture		condition of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK		( / ) buttons
has severe “noise bar” streaks		during slow motion to minimize this effect.

Video Head Cleaning	•	If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
		heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem
		and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned.
		When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions
		provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
		cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

•The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR

•The warranty information

•A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service centre.

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Contents DVD-VR330 DVD-VR336 Getting Started DVD-Video, Audio-CD PrecautionHolding discs Audio CD DVD-VideoDVD-R Disc Playback and Recording DVD-RW Disc Playback and RecordingProtection DVD-RAM Disc PlaybackDo not use the following discs Contents Repeat Playback of an Audio/MP3 Disc VCR PlaybackBefore Reading User’s Manual General FeaturesRecording mode XP high quality mode, SP How to use the DVD Recorder & VCRClassified as a Date Once, Daily or Weekly PlayingUnpacking AccessoriesSetting the Remote Control Front Panel DVD-VR330 DescriptionAV 1 in Jacks Video/Audio FanAV OUT Jacks Video/Audio AV 1 in Jacks Video/Audio Hdmi Output DVD-VR336 only Cancel Button Play LIST/TITLE Menu Button Volume ButtonTimer REC Button DVD ButtonQuick Overview Connecting & Setting UpVCR to the TV using the RF Cable Component Video Cable Connecting Video CableVCR to the Audio red and white in jacks of your Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV DVD-VR336 onlyWhy does Samsung use HDMI? To change Hdmi output resolution, seeWhat is the HDCP? AV Receiver ConnectionsButton to select proper input Connecting External Devices… / †, œ / √ Buttons On-Screen Menu NavigationOK Button Menu ButtonPlug & Auto Setup Day, month and year Selected item is highlighted Setting the Date and TimePress the œ √ buttons to select the hour, minutes Menu Button With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, pressThen press Or √ buttonPress the …† buttons to select Edit , then press Manual SetupOK or √ button Menu is displayedThen press the OK or √ button Clearing a Preset StationRepeat the same procedure from onwards Changing the Preset Manual Setup TableUntil all the required stations have been cleared Button to exit the menuThen press Video Output CHSetting Up Language Options Digital Output Setting Up the Audio OptionsDynamic Compression BitstreamHDMI/DVI Resolution DVD-VR336 only Setting Up the Display Video OptionsDivXR Registration TV AspectAbout the Rating Level Setting Up the Parental ControlPress the …† buttons to select Rating Level Press the …† buttons to select the rating levelAbout the Change Password VCR SettingPress the …† buttons to select Change MenuAuto Repeat Auto PlayIPC Intelligent Picture Control Colour SystemAutomatic Chapter DVD EP Mode TimeCreator Quick Recording Progressive scan Canceling the progressive scanOutput selection DVD-VR336 only Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button onRegion code DVD-Video only Before PlayingDisc types that can be played Discs that cannot be playedPress OPEN/CLOSE Playing a DiscUsing the Disc Menu and Title Menu Using the Search Skip FunctionsSlow Motion Play Step Motion Play Moving to a scene directly using the AnykeyAbout Anykey Slow Motion PlayPlaying Repeatedly Repeat Playback Repeat PlayPress the …† buttons to select Time Or Return Button againUsing the Anykey button Using the Subtitle buttonSelecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Playing a Certain section Repeatedly A-B Repeat PlaybackAngle Using the Angle buttonSelecting the Audio language Press the Audio Button during playbackZooming-In Using the BookmarksOK button Will be displayed Appears Number 1 is displayed and the scene is MemorizedPlaying back a Bookmark Using the MarkersPlaying back an Audio CD CD-DA Playing back a MarkerAudio CD CD-DA Screen Elements Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scenePlaying back an MP3 Disc Playing back an MP3 DiscMP3 Screen Elements Press the œœ /√√ buttonsRepeat mode will be highlighted Track when pressed during playback. If pressedMode you want to play repeatedly, then press Press the Cancel Button to return to normal PlaybackPlay Option Mode Rotation Playing back a Picture DiscInsert an MPEG4 Disc into the disc tray Playing back an MPEG4 DiscPlaying back a VHS Tape VCR FeaturesTracking Special VCR PlaybackWhile a cassette is stopped, press the Anykey Variable Search SystemCompatibility between Samsung Other Company’s Recorder Before RecordingRecordable discs DVD-RWVR mode Recording ModeRecording Formats Unrecordable videoContent Protection for Recordable Media Cprm Pausing / ResumingRecording From External Devices Recording OTR Making a One TouchRecording Speed DVD If the timer settings overlapRecording Speed VCR Or ReturnPress the …† buttons to select the number Press the OK button to confirm the edited settingOK or √ button Edit and Delete items are displayed Menu screen will disappearPress the …† buttons to select Delete , then Press the OK button Edit and Delete items are displayedCheck Remaining Time Press Info button on the remote controlFollowing information will be displayed Current deck status, recording speed, remainingTo copy from DVD to VCR Special RecordingCopy to DVD or VCR Direct copy DVD to VCR To copy from VCR to DVDYou can use Direct copy VCR to DVDPlaying the Title List Using the Title List buttonUsing the Menu button Pressing the Anykey Button List button You can also play a recorded programme byRename from the Title List, then press the OK or √ Basic Editing Title ListPress the …† buttons to select a title you want to Deleting a Title Locking Protecting a TitleDeleting a Section of a Title Section deletion ending point window Press the OK button at the end pointImage and end point time is displayed Or √ button Make Scene screen is displayed Creating a PlaylistButton at the end point Renaming a Playlist Title Playing Titles in the PlaylistEditing a Scene for the Playlist Using the Menu buttonPress the …†œ √ buttons to select the scene you Button Playlist title to be played is selectedPress the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you Press the OK button at the end point of the sceneWant to modify, then press the OK button Image and ending point time are displayedTo setup, follow steps 1 to 3 on Copying a Playlist to the VCR To setup, follow the steps 1 to 3 onPress the œ √ buttons to select Add , then press Press the Menu button with the disc stoppedEdit Playlist screen is displayed Deleting a Playlist from the PlaylistPress the Menu button with the disc stopped Press the OK Or √ buttonWith the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu Disc ManagerEditing the Disc Name With the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu Button Disc ProtectionFormatting a Disc Button. The disc is finalised Finalising a DiscOK button Disc is formatted Want to unfinalise disc?’ Unfinalising a Disc V/VR modeDisc is unfinalised All title lists are deleted Delete All Title ListsPress the …† buttons To select Delete All Title or √ buttonReference Troubleshooting DVD Play mode settings are Problem Explanation/Solution Icon appears onTings configured with Setting menu Cannot change Remote controlCheck if the safety tab is intact on the cassette Troubleshooting VCRCheck the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections Is the DVD Recorder & VCR tuner properly set?General SpecificationsInput Audio OutputContact Samsung World Wide English

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