Connecting the Component Video Cable

You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present most clear and clean images.

1. Connect Component video cables between the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

2. Connect audio cables between the audio output jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV.

•Take care to respect the colour coding of the up and down channels.

•Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the DVD Recorder & VCR appears on your TV screen.

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red

Component cable (not supplied)

COMPONENT INPUT

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red

▌Progressive Scan

Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow to watch progressive scan component video out. (See page 28)

•For more information about Progressive setting, refer to the page 28.

•Make sure that the colour coded connections match. That is, the Y, PB and PR component output jacks of your DVD Recorder & VCR should be connected to the exact corresponding component input jacks on your TV. Otherwise, red or blue images will be displayed on the TV screen.

•Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that you switch the connection to the standard definition output.

If there are questions regarding your Samsung TV set’ s compatibility with this DVD Recorder & VCR, please contact our customer service centre.

■ See your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan.

If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

■Depending on your TV, the method of connection may differ from the illustration above.

■What is “Progressive Scan”?

Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method has. Progressive scanning method can provide better and clearer picture quality.

■You must connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to the component(s) before using the Progressive Scan feature.

■The Component jacks will not output video resolutions above 576p.

To view 720p and 1080i, connect the DVD Recorder & VCR to your TV with the HDMI cable. With HDMI connected, press the P.SCAN button to alternate between all available resolutions. (See page 29) (DVD-VR355 only)

Connecting & Setting Up

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DVD-VR355/EUR, DVD-VR350/XEC, DVD-VR350/EUR, DVD-VR355/XEC, DVD-VR355/AUS specifications

The Samsung DVD-VR355 and DVD-VR350 series are innovative DVD recorders that blend advanced recording technology with versatile playback options, catering to users who want to enhance their home entertainment experiences. Available in various regional models, including the DVD-VR355/AUS, DVD-VR355/XEC, DVD-VR350/EUR, DVD-VR350/XEC, and DVD-VR355/EUR, these devices offer a rich set of features.

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