Troubleshooting, Power, Recording | Samsung DVD-TR520 guide

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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 TWIN TRAY 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

Checkpoint 4

Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

Did you set the TWIN TRAY DVD RECORDER channel settings correctly?

Check the free space on your DVD- RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs.

Is the DVD-RAM Cartridge protected?

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I pressed the REC button but there is no response.

	RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs only. If a	Reference
Checkpoint 1	Recording is possible for DVD-

program is copy protected, it cannot be recorded.

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Samsung DVD-TR520 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Power, Recording, Cannot record TV programs

Contents

AK68-00627D-01 DVD-TR520 FCC Note for U.S.A Getting Started Important Safety Instructions PrecautionMaintenance of Cabinet Handling Cautions Disc Storage Disc Specifications Disc Copy Do not use the following discs Disc FormatProtection Contents Changing Record Mode of All Titles from Selecting Record Mode of Each Title fromTroubleshooting 109 Before Recording Copy from P Tray to R Tray General FeaturesHigh quality Progressive Scan Variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface Before Reading User’s Manual How to use With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate Editing on discs is easier than conventional video Preparing the Remote Control Setting the Remote ControlUnpacking Controlling TVs with the Remote Control Encounter problems, operate the television directlySee Controllable TV Codes Front Panel DescriptionFront Panel Display Component Video OUTbest video quality Rear PanelAV Video OUTgood video quality Video OUTbetter video quality Tour of the Remote Control Quick Overview Connecting & Setting up Antenna Cable If you are using an off-air antenna thatMethod 1 Antenna + Twin Tray DVD Recorder + TV No Cable box Connecting & Setting up Progressive Scan Output 480p Method 1 Connecting to a Video input jack Method 3 Connecting to Component video input jacksY,PB,PR Method 2 Connecting to an Video input jackMake sure that the color coded Connecting to your TV Method 1 Connecting to your TVManufactured under license from Dolby This connection will use your TV’s speakers Copy protected content cannot be recorded Method 1 Connecting a VCR, SetAV 1 in jacks Top BoxSTB or DVD player to Method 2 Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 in jacks Power CordMethod 3 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack Menu Button On-Screen Menu Navigation…†, œ √ Buttons Enter Button Auto Clock Set OSD Language Setup Time Zone Clock Data CHDaylight Saving Manual Clock Set TV, then press the Enter or √ button Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set Manual Channel SetThen press the Enter or √ button Auto Power Off Setting EP Mode Time Setting Setting up the Front Display Options DVD-RWV Press the …† buttons to select the desired item Setting up the Language Options Press the Return or œ button to return Setting up the Audio Options Digital Output When DTS soundtrack is played, soundDynamic Compression AV1 Video Input Setting up Progressive scanTV Aspect Input Level Message Video Output Mode Progressive Canceling Progressive scanIf the P.SCAN button on the Twin Tray Scan will appear Enter the 4-digit password using the number If you forgot your passwordPress the Enter or √ button to select Password Do not press the P.SCAN button if you are See page 40 if you forgot your password About the Change PasswordAbout the Rating Level Press the …† buttons to select Rating Level Region code DVD-Video only Before PlayingDisc types that can be played Discs that cannot be played This Twin Tray DVD Recorder can only Playing a DiscDVD-RAM Standard Version For DVD-RAM/-RW/-R Disc For DVD-VIDEO discs Searching through a Chapter or Track Using the Search & Skip FunctionsSkipping Chapters, a Tracks or Markers No sound is heard during ScanSearch About Anykey Moving to a scene directly usingSlow Motion Play Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play Using Time Playing the Title List Using the Title List buttonAbout Info button Navigation Menu VR modeScene Navigation Time Navigation Using the Anykey buttonTitle List button Unit Title is shorter than 1 minuteAn edited title may not display exact Search time Using the Marker button Using the MarkersPress the Enter button when the desired scene Press the Marker button during playback Press the …† buttons to select Marker Press the Marker button during playback Closed, bookmarks will disappear When the disc tray is opened and thenMode Playing from the selected scene Press the Cancel button to delete the selected bookmark Language Using the Subtitle buttonPress the Subtitle button during playback Audio Channels Using the Audio buttonSelecting the Audio Press the Audio button during playback Changing the Camera Using the Repeat buttonAngle Playing RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Repeat A-B Using the Repeat A-B buttonDVD-RAM/-RWVR mode, unfinalized Do not repeat a chapter If you set point B before five seconds Zooming-In Select Tray Playing an AudioPlaying an Audio CDCD-DA Audio CDCD-DA Screen Elements MP3 Screen Elements Playing an MP3 DiscIf a disc contains only MP3 files or only Press the Search buttons Fast Play X2, X4 Repeat CD CD-DA & MP3 Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playbackTo return to normal playback Disc New PlaylistRepeat Track CD CD-DA/MP3 Plays a disc’s track in random order After playback of selected playlist folder Go To PlaylistHas finished, next playlist folder is played automatically Go To Edit Playlist Delete the Playlist Go To Music List Enter or Cancel button Select Tray Slide Show To set up, follow steps 1~3 Press the Anykey buttonRotate To stop the Slide Show Go To Photo List ZoomTo stop the Zoom X2 X4 X2 Normal Recordable Discs Before RecordingDVD-R disc cannot be unfinalized Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder DVD-RAM/-RWVR mode Recording ModeRecording Formats DVD-RWV mode/-R Unrecordable video Concerning Copy Control Signals To stop recording To pause recordingBefore you start Channel while recording Press the REC Mode button repeatedly to select Recorder using a DV cableSP LP EP XP Recording speedquality 030 100 .. Off If you want to record a TV channel, press Using the Timer button Making a Timer RecordingTimer counter decreases by About Info button Timer recording time may differ from When you are recording at EP mode on aYou can set up to 12 Timer Recordings DVD-RWV mode/-R disc, it may not Flexible Recording Editing the Timer Record List Timer Record List screen will disappear Deleting a Timer Record ListPress the Anykey button Enter button Selected entry will be deleted from the list Title List Available only in the R TrayPlay List Edit functions of Title List and Play List are Press the …† buttons to select Title RenamingLabeling a TitleThen press the Enter or √ button Button Locking Protecting a Title Button on the remote controlDeleting a Title Title List screen is displayed Off in the Title Protection menu. See Want to delete a protected entry, selectEnter button You cannot delete a protected entry. If you Title List button Title List screen is displayed Deleting a Section of a Title Partial DeletePress the Enter or √ button Image and starting point time are displayed Press the Enter button at the starting pointSection deletion starting point window To delete? Press the Enter button at the end point Creating a Playlist PlaylistImage and time at the start point are displayed on Playing Entries in the Playlist Using the Play List button Button Edit Playlist screen is displayed Renaming a Playlist EntryWith the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu button Button Anykey menu is displayed Rename, Delete, Edit Edit Playlist, Go To Titlelist, Disc Manager Editing a Scene for the PlaylistFollow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist Edit Playlist Scene screen is displayed Enter or √ button Modify Scene screen is displayed To setup, follow steps 1 to 4 Depending on the type of disc you are Using, the displayed screen may appearSlightly different Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene that To setup, follow steps 1 to 4 onScene Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you Deleting a Playlist Entry from the PlaylistWant to delete, then press the Anykey button Message Do you want to delete the scene ? is displayed Title Copy ContentsTitle Copy SpecificationsAbout the Copy Screen MP3, JPEG, DivX, VCD, Cdda discs cannot be copied Player TrayCopy To move to other pages, press the Skip Buttons Previous page of title list Copying a Title that has been edited About Using Direct Copy buttonCopying an Unedited title At the maximum speed possible Changing the Record ModeTray simultaneously High speed copy Copying can be performed Copying Multiple Titles at One Time Button on the remote controlTitle List screen is displayed Press the Anykey button Press the …† buttons to select Copy, then press If copy list contains at least one title that Deleting an Undesired Title from the Copy ListDescribed on Previewing a Selected Title from the Copy List Selecting Record Mode of Each Title from the Copy List Disc Copy Specifications Changing Record Mode of All Titles from the Copy ListDisc Copy Editing the Disc Name Disc ManagerDirect Copy button Deleted. Do you want to continue? message is Before beginning editing Disc ProtectionCartridge protect is cleared You may need to clear the disc protection Formatting a Disc Discs created in DVD-V mode can beDelete All Title Lists Be played in DVD recorders Finalizing a Disc Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete Unfinalizing a Disc V/VR modeEntries from the record list Disc is finalized DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR mode DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized Video modeEnter button Disc is unfinalized Finalize Unfinalize Power TroubleshootingRecording Cannot record TV programs Angle operation does not work while playing a DVD disc When the disc contains imagesCaptured from different angles Timer lamp flickers Timer RecordingVideo Sound Remote control doesnt work Other problems Remote Control UnitForgot my password for parental supervision Other Audio Output Specifications One 1 Year Parts / Ninety 90 Days Labor Warranty Valley Road, Suite 201, Mount Arlington, NJ Samsung Challenger Road, Rldgefield Park, N.J 07660-0511