Troubleshooting, Power, Recording | Samsung DVD-R145 guide

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If your product malfunctions, go through the checkpoints 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 displayed 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.

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I pressed the REC button but there is no response.

Checkpoint 1	Recording is possible for	Additional Information

DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs only. If a program is copy protected, it cannot be recorded.

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Contents

DVD-R145 FCC Note for U.S.A Getting Started Handling Cautions PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance of Cabinet Audio CD Disc SpecificationsDisc Storage DVD-Video Do not use the following discs DVD-RW Disc Playback and RecordingDVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording DVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording Contents Before Playing Before RecordingChecking the available disc space Recording the current TV program you are Watching Copying data from a digital camcorder using Create a DVD video title using a DVD±RW/DVD±RHigh quality digital audio and video recording Before Reading Using a DVD-RAMUsing a DVD±RW/+R Using a DVD-R When 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 Antenna connection does not pass Check for the supplied accessories belowUnpacking Rear Panel Tour of the Remote Control Step Connecting HDMI/ DVI to a TV Quick OverviewStep DVD playback Connecting the Antenna CableAntenna + DVD Recorder + TV No Cable box VHF/UHF ANT RF OUT jack of this Place the Cable Box Control Wand Pages 103~105Cable provider Getting Connected English Connecting to a Video input jack Connecting the Video Cable Jacks on TVor AV amplifier Connecting to an S-Video input jackVideo input mode Video or Component video outputs are RedP R Connect Component video cablesnot suppliedR jacks on R jacks On your TV or AV amplifier This connection will use your TV’s speakers Connecting the Audio CableConnecting to your TV Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack Connecting to a TV with Hdmi Jack Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV What is the HDCP? Connecting to a TV with DVI JackTo change Hdmi output resolution, see Hdmi connection description Why does Samsung use HDMI? Connecting External Devices Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 INjacks Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack Install Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting Power CordPreparing Remote Control Setting the Remote Control 60, 72, 73 Used to switch the television on and off06, 49 49, 52 Enter or √ button Auto Clock Set Initial SetupOSD Language Setup Clock Set Time Zone To setup, follow steps 1 to 3Manual Clock Set Clock Data CH …† buttons Channel Set usingChannel Set Auto Channel Memory Setting Up the Audio Options Manual Channel SetSelect Dynamic Compression-On using the …† buttons Digital OutputDynamic Compression If you have a 43 standard TV Setting Up the TV Aspect Menu items differ depending on the disc type System SettingMenu button on the remote control Set Top Box Control Set Top Box Test Mode for SET buttonCH Digit Lock Control …† buttons, then CM Skip Time Setting Automatic Chapter Creation EP Mode Time SettingSelect the desired time using the …† buttons, then Select System using the …† buttons, then press Quick Recording Setting This function only works for normal recordingWith a disc inserted and the unit in Stop mode, press Press the Return or œ button to return to the previous menu Language SettingLanguage setup menu will be displayed Quick Recording is set to Off as TV Aspect see This allows you to set up the TV screen settingsInput Level Adjusts the level of the input signal Video option menu will be displayed Press the Return or œ button to return To the previous menu Press the Menu button to exit the menuOutput selection Password. Enter your password again First time the Parental Control is accessed,‘Create the Password’ message will be displayed Remote control Setting the Rating Level Changing the PasswordSee page 102 if you forgot your password Recordable discs Before Recording Unrecordable video Recording ModeConcerning Copy Control Signals Recording Formats Different About the Info buttonDisc Information Before you start Do not use DVD-R authoring discs with This unit Onto a DVD+RW/+R discBe formatted before starting to record Most new discs are sold unformatted Equipment Input source during recordingChannel Number AV1 AV2 DV Onto a DVD+RW/+R disc DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/ DVD+R discs must Input source while recording To stop recording DVD Recorder stops recordingAfter finishing recording, the DVD 030 100 130 200 300 400off Consumes more disc memory Mode Record modeOr 8 hours because the unit uses VBRVariable Bit Rate Encoding system To return to the previous menu If the timer settings overlap Message, For example Do you want to delete List, and then press the Enter or √ buttonPress the …† buttons to select Delete, and then press You will be prompted with the delete confirmation Enter button Selected entry will be deleted from the list Power on TV using the TV remote controlPress the Time Slip button on the remote control When you copy from a camcorder on Disc types that can be played Region code DVD-Video only Some types of discs, or when specific Ratio adjustment, are being performedDiscs that cannot be played For DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/±R discs Using the Disc Menu & Title MenuUsing the Search Functions For DVD-VIDEO discs About Anykey Searching Chapters or TracksSlow Motion Play Step Motion Play Using the Repeat Function Using the Repeat buttonPlaying RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Using the Anykey button Using the Anykey buttonDVD-RW Video mode do not repeat a chapter Selecting the Audio language Using the Audio buttonVR mode Selecting the Subtitle Language for the disc menu only Changing the Camera AngleZooming-In They are disc-specific PlayingSelectingBack atheBookmarkAudio language Using BookmarksWhen the disc tray is opened and then Clearing a Bookmark Using Markers Playing Back a MarkerClearing a Marker Playing an Audio CDCD-DA Play Mode iconPlaying an Audio Playing an Audio CD CD-DA/MP3 Navigation, and then press the Enter or √ button Playing an MP3 DiscMP3 Screen Elements Insert an MP3 disc into the disc tray Selected track is played repeatedly Play Option ModeCancel button Play mode window appears You can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist Select Play option using …† buttonsPlaying a Picture CD To Program Tracks Press the …† buttons to select the DivX, and then Normal 2X 4X 2X Normal Rename, Delete, Edit, Protection See pages 78~84 Using the Title List buttonUsing the Menu button MPEG4 Function Description Pressing the Anykey button during PlaybackYou can also play a recorded program by Appear on the left side of the title list Free Space FunctionRecording a title This function is only available with DVD+RW discs Playlist Title List Renaming Labeling a Title Or use the Menu buttonRename from the Title List, and then press Protect from the Title List, and then press Locking Protecting a TitleDeleting a Title Or use the Menu button Deleting a Section of a Title Edit Title List screen will disappear Be at least 5 seconds long Editing a Chapter Playback related buttons Select a chapter you want to hide usingFollow steps 1 to 3 Playback related buttons Dividing a Title To return to Edit Playlist menu Advanced Editing PlaylistCreating a Playlist To make a new playlist Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, Playing Entries in the PlaylistFollow these instructions to play the playlist entries Playlist entries will be played Renaming a Playlist Entry Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons Using the Menu button Editing a Scene for the PlaylistPlaying a Selected Scene Image and ending point time are displayed on the End window To setup, follow steps 1 to 3Scene Press the Enter button at the start point of the scene Adding a Scene Enter buttonSelected scene is moved to the selected position Scene, Copy, Delete Using the Play List buttonDeleting a Scene Copying a Playlist Entry to the Playlist After the deletion operation has finished Using the Playlist buttonDeleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist Playlist can contain up to 99 playlist Beginning editing.see On the remote controlDisc Manager Editing the Disc Name Formatting a Disc Disc Protection Disc protection should be cleared first Button on the remote controlDeleting All Title Lists Menu items may differ depending on the disc Edit Compatible Menu buttonFor DVD+RW discs, this function needs to be Finalizing a Disc Entries from the record listProcess Finalize Unfinalize Unfinalizing a Disc V/VR modeVideo mode DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR mode Recording is possible for TroubleshootingPower Recording Playback Sound Timer RecordingTimer lamp flickers Video Remote Control Unit OtherYour TV Cable box brand Code number Cable box brand 0021, 0060, 0797,0047 0156, 0070, 0203, 00630012, 0618, 0022, 0637 0044 1333 Uniden 0724 Video Cipher II Plus 0361 Satellite receiver brand0775 Gradiente 0856 Hitachi 0819 Houston Tracker 1367 RadioShack 0869 Error Message Solution / Explanation Solutions to Error Message You can’t use the disc because it contains errors from Specifications InputOutput Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser Warranty Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site Valley Road, Suite Mount Arlington, NJ Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J.07660-0511