Samsung DVD-VR325/XEH 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 STANDBY/ON 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 insert a tape which has enough time 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.

Reference

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Contents DVD-VR320 Getting Started DVD-Video, Audio-CD PrecautionHolding discs DVD-Video Audio CDDVD-R Disc Playback and Recording DVD-RW Disc Playback and RecordingDo not use the following discs ProtectionContents Reference General Features Before Reading User’s ManualRecording mode XP high quality mode, SP Classified as a Date Once, Daily or WeeklyUnpacking AccessoriesIf the remote control does not operate properly Setting the Remote Control Description Front PanelRear Panel FanTimer REC Button STANDBY/ON Button Number Button IPC Button VCR ButtonDVD Button TV Control ButtonsConnecting & Setting Up Quick OverviewConnecting DVD CableAV2 in EXT By means of 21-pin Scart Cable AV1 TV By means of 21-pin Scart CableBy means of RF Cable Connecting Audio/Video CableVideo output jack on the rear of the DVD VIDEOoutput jack on the rear of the DVDConnect Component video cables between Component Video OUT jacks on the rearAV Receiver Connections Press this button on the remote control to open On-Screen Menu Navigation… /†,œ /√ Buttons OK ButtonPlug & Auto Setup Language Set menu is displayedPress the …† buttons select desired language Then press the OK buttonSetting the Date and Time Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then pressWith the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press Menu buttonAuto Setup Manual Setup Clearing a Preset Station Press the …† buttons to select DecoderPress the œ √ buttons to select On or Off Or OffPress the …† buttons to select required position Press the …† buttons to select SwapTo change the programme number assigned to a Press the …† buttons to select Install, then press Press the …† buttons to select Video OutputCH, then press the OK or √ button Press the …† buttons to select the desired VideoSetting Up Language Options Press the …† buttons to select Language, thenDynamic Compression Setting Up the Audio OptionsDigital Output DivXR Registration TV Aspect3D Noise Reduction Motion adaptive noise reductionSetting Up the Parental Control About the Rating LevelOr √ button Press the …† buttons to select On, then pressPress the …† buttons to select Change VCR SettingAbout the Change Level Tape Length Auto PlayAuto Repeat IPC Intelligent Picture ControlDVD EP Mode Time CreatorPress the …† buttons to select System, then Press the …† buttons to select 6 Hours orFront Display Press the …† buttons to select System, then RGB, then press the OK or √ buttonSetting up Progressive scan Component modeMessage Video Output Mode Progressive Scan will appearCanceling Message Video Output Mode Interlace Scan will appearDo not press the P.SCAN button if you are Progressive mode. Nothing will beBefore Playing Region code DVD-Video onlyDisc types that can be played Discs that cannot be playedUntil the DVD Recorder & VCR operates Playing a DiscThis DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate Using the Search & Skip Functions Moving to a scene directly using the Anykey About AnykeySlow Motion Play Step Motion Play Slow Motion PlayEnter the time in the sequence of hours, minutes Repeat PlayPlaying Repeatedly Repeat Playback Repeat is highlighted To return to normal playbackPress the Anykey button during playback Using the Subtitle button Using the Anykey buttonSelecting the Subtitle language Selecting the Audio languageAngle Using the Angle buttonChanging the Camera Playing back a Bookmark Clearing a BookmarkClearing a Marker Using the MarkersPlaying back a Marker Buttons on the Remote Control used for CD playback Playing back an Audio CD CD-DAAudio CD CD-DA Screen Elements Each disc has a variety of menu functions availablePlaying back an MP3 Disc Playing back an MP3 DiscMP3 Screen Elements …†, 0~9 Selects a track songPlay Option Mode Repeat mode will be highlightedPlaying back a Picture Disc Playing back an MPEG4 Disc Then press the OK or √ buttonPress the …† buttons to select DivX, then press OK or √ buttonTracking Tape VCR FeaturesPlaying back a VHS Variable Search System While a cassette is stopped, press the AnykeyPress the …† buttons to select Forward Intro Scan or Reverse Intro Scan, then press the OKMode Not finalised Recordable Before RecordingRecordable discs This recorder can record on the following discsRecording Mode DVD-RAM/-RWVR modeRecording Formats Unrecordable videoPausing / Resuming Content Protection for Recordable Media CprmRecording From External Devices To stop recording Making a One TouchRecording OTR Recording Speed VCR If the timer settings overlapRecording Speed DVD Press the …† buttons to select Standard Timer Press the OK button to confirm the edited settingPress the …† buttons to select the number OK or √ button Edit and Delete items are displayedDeleting the Scheduled Record List You can not delete programmes that are currently recordingTurn the power off by pressing the STANDBY/ON Button to activate the timer recoding settingCheck whether the timer Recording has set Refer to pages 63~64 if you want toPress the …† buttons to select ShowView ShowView ExtendedBefore starting Special Recording Features Maximum Recording Time SP vs. LPWatch a Different Channel Add Recording TimeDirect copy DVD to VCR Copy to DVD or VCRTo copy from DVD to VCR To copy from VCR to DVD Direct copy VCR to DVDPlaying the Title List Using the Title List buttonUsing the Menu button Press the Stop button to stop playing Title List Screen ElementsThen press the OK or √ button twice Renaming Labeling a Title Locking Protecting a Title Deleting a TitleDeleting a Section of a Title Edit Title List Screen Elements Creating a Playlist Advanced EditingPlaylist Edit Playlist screen is displayed Using the Menu buttonPlaying Titles in the Playlist Renaming a Playlist Title Selected playlist titleEditing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlistPress the …† buttons to select the title you want To edit from the Playlist, and then press the OK orPress the OK button To setup, follow steps 1 to 3Press the …† buttons to select Change, then OK button Want to delete, and then press the OK button To setup, follow the steps 1 to 3Copying a Playlist to the VCR Deleting a Playlist from the Playlist Disc Manager Editing the Disc NameDisc name is given to the disc OK or √ button Edit Name screen is displayedDisc Protection Formatting a DiscFinalising a Disc Their recording formatWant to unfinalise disc?’ Unfinalising a Disc V/VR modePress the …† button to select Disc Unfinalise Delete All Title Lists Lists, then press the OK or √ buttonReference Power turns on Cannot record TV Timer recording doesNo response Forgot the password Input is displayedTroubleshooting DVD Troubleshooting VCR Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassetteCheck the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections Is the DVD Recorder & VCR tuner properly set?Specifications GeneralInput Audio OutputEllas Greece

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