▌Progressive Scan

Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow to watch progressive scan component video out. (See page 29)

Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV (DVD-VR355 only)

If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect the HDMI/ DVI cable to the TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds.

▌Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack

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•For more information about Progressive setting, refer to the page 29.

•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)

•Using the HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.

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

HDMI cable (not supplied)

▌Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack

•Using the DVI Adapter Cable, connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the DVI IN jack of your TV.

•Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on the DVD Recorder & VCR and TV.

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

■ To watch through the HDMI output, set the digital audio output to PCM. (See page 27)

■Depending on the HDMI device (TV/HDMI Receiver) you use, audio may not be supported. If TV does not support Dolby digital/DTS, Audio output is not available when you set Digital output as Bitstream or select DTS On in Audio setup menu. In this case, set the digital audio output to PCM or DTS off.

■If you connect the HDMI cable between Samsung TV, you can operate easily DVD Recorder

& VCR using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).) (See pages 34~35)

■Please check the logo (If your TV has an

logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.)

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DVD-VR350/XEB, DVD-VR350/XEG, DVD-VR355/XEB specifications

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