•Start/End Time : Start and end time of the timer recording.

•Mode (Recording Mode) :

-FR (Flexible Recording) : Select when you want to set video quality automatically. In FR mode, the most suitable record mode is adjusted automatically, according to remaining time on the disc and length of the timer recording. This function is selected only one mode in XP, SP, LP and EP modes.

-XP (high quality) : Select when video quality is important.

-SP (standard quality) : Select to record in standard quality.

-LP (low quality) : Select when a long recording time is required.

-EP (extended) : Select when a longer recording time is required.

■ When you are recording at EP mode on a

NOTE DVD-RW(V mode)/-R disc, it may not record the full 6 or 8 hours because the

unit uses the VBR(Variable Bit Rate) ENCODING system. For example, if you record a programme with a lot of action, it uses a higher bit rate which in turn consumes more disc memory.

•VPS/PDC : VPS(Video Programme System) or PDC(Programme Delivery Control) function.

-If you set this function on, you can control the starting and ending time of recording by special signal included in the broadcasting signal. If a TV programme is shortened or starts earlier or later than scheduled, this function synchronizes the starting and ending time of recording with the actual broadcasting time automatically.

-Set up the start-time EXACTLY according to the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording will not operate.

-Do not select PDC or VPS unless you are sure the programme you wish to record is broadcast with PDC or VPS.

•TITLE : To label the title name, select the title and then press the OK button. Title renaming screen appears.

See page 96 for the registration.

5

After selecting the set up value for each mode, press the

 

 

OK button to select Save, and press the OK button

 

again.

 

•

 

will appear on the front panel. It means that a

 

 

 

 

 

 

timer recording is registered.

If the timer settings overlap;

The programmes are recorded in order of priority. If timer recording is set for the first programme and then again for the second programme and both programmes overlap, the following message will appear on the screen: “This setting is identical with 1.” The message shows that the first programme has priority. After recording of the first programme is complete, the second programme starts being recorded.

To exit without saving the current setting Press the MENU button.

To return to the previous menu

Press the RETURN button if you don’t want to set a timer recording.

6 When you want to recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R, you must insert the disc.

7 Turn the power off to finish the Timer Recording setting.

Timer Recording will not work when the power is on.

 

■

The timer recording time may differ from the

 

 

set time depending on disc status and

NOTE

 

 

overall timer recording status (for example,

 

 

recording times overlapping, or when the

 

 

previous recording ends within 2 minutes

 

 

before the start time of the next recording.)

■You can make the Timer Recording up to 12 programmes.

■If HDD disk has no available recording space, blinks. It means that HDD disk has no space to record.

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DVD-HR725P, DVD-HR725/XEF specifications

The Samsung DVD-HR725/XEF and DVD-HR725P are versatile home entertainment devices that combine the functionality of a DVD player with a built-in hard disk drive (HDD) recorder. These models provide users with a convenient solution for recording their favorite TV shows, movies, and personal videos while also offering an array of advanced features to enhance the viewing experience.

One of the standout characteristics of the DVD-HR725 is its 160GB hard disk capacity, which allows for ample storage of recorded content. Users can capture hours of programming directly onto the HDD, making it easy to compile a personal library of favorite shows and films. The device supports various recording modes, enabling users to choose the quality of recordings, thereby optimizing the hard disk space according to their preferences.

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