Samsung DVD-R120 General Features

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General Features

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and

flicker free video.

The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating

Circuitry provides the highest video playback and

recording quality. (See page 17.)

A variety of functions with an easy-to-use user

interface

The integrated menu system and the messaging function

allow you to perform desired operations both easily and

conveniently. With a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc, you

can edit recorded images, create a playlist, and edit

video in a specific sequence according to your

requirements.

The DVD-R120 allows you to record and play high

quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R

discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-

RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes.

High quality digital audio and video recording

and playback

Record up to 16-hours of video with a double sided 9.4

GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to 8-hours of images with a

4.7 GB DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R disc, depending on

the recording mode.

Selectable Recording Mode

You can set your recorder to one of five different

recording speeds, each varying in recording quality and

length. EP mode yields the most recording time, LP &

SP modes provide less recording time with higher

quality recording, and XP mode gives you the highest

quality recording. There's also the FR (Flexible

Recording) mode that lets you record with the best

picture quality possible for the recording time and

remaining space on the disc in timer recording.

Automated Quality Adjustment for Timer Recording

If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted

automatically so that all video for the scheduled time

can be recorded onto the free disc space. (See page 38.)

Creating a DVD video title using DVD-RW/DVD-R disc

With a DVD-R120, create your own DVD video title on

4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

Copying data from a digital camcorder using a DV

input jack

Record digital camcorder video onto DVD-RAM or

DVD-RW, DVD-R discs using the DV input jack (IEEE

1394-4pin). (See pages 35.)

Getting Started

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Contents

Main FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Warning CAUTION CAUTIONS Precaution Important Safety Instructions Handling Cautions Maintenance of Cabinet Disc Handling Disc Storage Disc Specifications DVD-Video Audio CD CD-R/RW DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording Protection Do not use the following discs! COPY PROTECTION Getting Started Contents Editing Settings & Adjustments Playback Additional Information Playback General Features High quality digital audio and video recording and playback How to use the DVD recorder Step 1 Step 2 Select the disc type Before reading the users manual Step 3 Recording Step 5 Step 6 Step 4 Description Front panel Rear Panel Tour of the Remote Control Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview Step 1: Unpacking Method 1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable box Method 2 : Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels Accessories Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable Step3 : Connecting the Video cable Method 2 : Connecting to an S-Video input jack Method 3 : Connecting to Component video input jacks(Y,PB,PR) Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks Method 1 : Connecting to your TV Step 4 : Connecting the Audio cable Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set- Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the LINE 1 IN jacks Step 5 : Connecting external devices Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to the LINE 2 IN jacks Method 3 : Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord Install Batteries in the Remote Control If the remote control does not operate properly: Setting the Remote Control Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control Controlling TVs with the Remote Control See Controllable TV Codes Controllable TV Codes Before Play, Step 8 : Initial Setup 1. OSD Language Setup 2. Clock Set 3. Channel Set 4. Audio Setup 5. Video Setup 2. Clock Set This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. Method 1 and 3 System menu will be displayed. Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically If you have the Antenna connected via Method 2 on page 15. If your clock cannot be set automatically, set the clock manually. 3. Channel Set You can set the Antenna/Cable TV settings automatically. Select Channel set using the buttons, Select Antenna/Cable TV(Signal Source) using the buttons, then press the ENTER or button. Using the buttons to select the Current Date and Current Time, and then Manual Channel Set To setup, follow the steps 1 to 5 in page 25. Select Channel Add/Delete using the menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Using 4. Setting Up the Audio Options press the MENU button on the remote control. Select Audio using the buttons, then item(PCM, Bitstream, DTS-Off, DTS-On, Dynamic Compression-Off or Dynamic Compression-On). Select the sub menu(Digital Output, DTS or Dynamic Compression) using the item(4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan-Scan or 16:9 Wide). Then press the ENTER or button. 2_AK68-00683A-0314~29) 2/17/05 10:12 AM Page 29 If you have a 4:3 standard TV 5. Setting Up the TV Aspect This allows you to set up the TV screen settings. Select Video using the buttons, then Select the TV Aspect using the buttons, Recording Recordable discs Before Recording Unrecordable video Concerning Copy Control Signals Recording Formats DVD-RW(Video mode)/-R DVD-RW(VR mode)/-RAM Recording the current TV program you are watching Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. About INFO Key Checking the available disc space (Disc Information) To stop recording Press the CH ( / ) or number ( ~ ) buttons to select the current program you want to record. SP LP EP XP Press the REC button. Recording from external equipment Copying from a Camcorder Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) Setting a Timer Recording Press the OPEN/CLOSE button, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Press the buttons to select Timer Record, and then press the ENTER or Fill in the items using the buttons. Flexible Recording (for Timer recording only) Editing the Scheduled Record List Press the buttons to select the number of the timer recording you want to delete, 3_AK68-00683A-03(30~40) 2/17/05 10:16 AM Page 39 The Edit and Delete items are displayed. Deleting the Scheduled Record List You can delete timer record list using the scheduled record list menu. Press the buttons to select Scheduled Record List, and then press the ENTER or You can not delete programs that are currently recording. Recording the Scheduled Record List To stop Recording System Setting 5_AK68-00683A-03(59~65) 2/17/05 10:22 AM Page 59 Clock Set Channel Set CM Skip Time Setting Select CM Skip Time using the buttons, CM Skip Time will be displayed. 4 You can set the EP (Extended Play) modes time setting to 6 or 8 hours. 4 then press the ENTER or button. EP Mode Time will be displayed. Select the desired time using the Automatic Chapter Creation Language Setting Use the buttons to select the desired sub menu and press the ENTER or button. Select the desired Language using the Select the sub menu(TV Aspect,,3D Noise Reduction) using the buttons, then press 5_AK68-00683A-03(59~65) 2/17/05 10:22 AM Page 62 Video (Display) Setting Black level function is not available in the progressive scan mode. item. Then press the ENTER or button. Select Parental Control using the Parental Control 64 5_AK68-00683A-03(59~65) 2/17/05 10:23 AM Page 64 Select Rating Level using the buttons. Press the RETURN or The Parental Control screen appears. 65 5_AK68-00683A-03(59~65) 2/17/05 10:23 AM Page 65 Select Change Password using the buttons. The 'Enter the password.' message will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. Editing Renaming(Labeling) a Title 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:27 AM Page 67 The Rename screen is displayed. Press the buttons to select Title List, then Basic Editing (Title List) Select the desired characters using the buttons, press the ENTER button. Back Space: Moves the cursor one position backwards.(Equivalent to the CANCEL button) Space: Enters a blank and moves the cursor one Locking(Protecting) a Title 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:27 AM Page 68 Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from accidental deletion. want to protect in the Title List, and then Press the buttons to select Protection, Deleting a Section of a Title 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:27 AM Page 69 Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List entry. Press the buttons to select Title List, and then want to edit from the Title List, and then Press the ENTER button at the starting point. Edit Title List Screen Elements Press the ENTER button at the end point. Press buttons to select Yes and the Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button at the end point. Advanced Editing (Play List) Press the buttons to select Play, and then select the ENTER button. 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:28 AM Page 72 The playlist entries will be played. To view the current status of the disc and progress of Playing Entries in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist entries. Press the buttons to select Playlist, and then press Press the buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then The Edit Playlist menu is displayed : Play, Rename, Edit Scene, Copy, Delete. Renaming a Playlist Entry Follow these instructions to rename a playlist entry, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist entry. Press the buttons to select Playlist, and then press Press the buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then The Edit Playlist menu is displayed :Play, Rename, Edit Editing a Scene for the Playlist Play To stop scene play, press the STOP button. The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. 75 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:29 AM Page 75 Press the ENTER button at the end point of selected section. The image and ending point time are displayed in the 76 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:29 AM Page 76 scene you want to move (change the position), and then press the ENTER button. The selected scene is moved to the selected position. Press the buttons to select Move, then Copying a Playlist Entry to the Playlist Using the PLAY LIST button Press the buttons to select Playlist, and then press Press the buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then want to copy to the Playlist, and then press Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist Using the PLAYLIST button Press the buttons to select Playlist, and then press Press the buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then Disc Manager You may need to clear disc protect before beginning editing.(see page 80.) Disc Protection 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:30 AM Page 80 Press the buttons to select Disc Manager, Protection, then press the ENTER or Press the button to select Protected, Delete All Title Lists DVD-VR DVD-V DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DISC Finalizing a disc 6_AK68-00683A-03(66~83) 2/17/05 10:30 AM Page 82 Press the button to select Disc Finalize, and then press the ENTER or button. DVD-RW(VR) The disc is finalized. Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) Press the button to select Disc Unfinalize, and then press the ENTER or You will be prompted with the message 'Do you want to unfinalize disc?'. Power Recording Additional Information Troubleshooting Playback Sound Video Timer Recording Remote Control Unit Other Specifications Audio Output 89 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER One (1) Year Parts / Ninety (90) Labor US AK68-00683A-03