Troubleshooting VCR | Samsung DVD-VR370, DVD-VR375A specification

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Troubleshooting (VCR)

Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks.

	PROBLEM	EXPLANATION/SOLUTION

	No power	• Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
		• Have you pressed the /I button?

	You cannot insert a video cassette	• A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab
		facing you.

	The television programme was not recorded	• Check the DVD Recorder & VCR antenna connections.
		• Is the DVD Recorder & VCR tuner properly set?
		• Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

	Timer recording was unsuccessful	• Re-check the recording start/stop time settings and the current time
		• Check whether you inserted a tape which has enough time to record

	No playback picture or the picture is	• Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
	distorted	• Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
	distorted

	You cannot see normal broadcasts	• Check the tuner/external setting. It should be on tuner.
		• Check the TV antenna connections.
	Noise bars or streaks on playback	• Press the PROG/TRK (,/.) buttons to minimize this effect.

	When the ( ) button is pressed during	• A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the condition of the tape.
	playback, the still picture has severe “noise
	playback, the still picture has severe “noise	Press the PROG/TRK (,/.) buttons during slow motion to minimize this effect.
	bar” streaks
	bar” streaks

	Video Head Cleaning	• If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video heads may need cleaning.
		This is not a common problem and unless it appears, the heads should not be
		cleaned.
		When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions provided with the head cleaning
		cassette. Incorrect head cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

•The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR

•The warranty information

•A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service centre.

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Samsung DVD-VR370, DVD-VR375A user manual Troubleshooting VCR

Contents

DVD & VCR Getting started Important Note Important Safety Instructions Handling Cautions Disc Handling Maintenance of CabinetDisc Storage ~ DVD-VR370 Disc SpecificationsDisc Type ~ DVD-VR375 DVD-RW/-R Disc Playback and Recording DVD+R Disc Playback and Recording Protection DVD+RW Disc Playback and RecordingDVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording Do not use the following discs Getting started Specifications Disc SettingTroubleshooting Playing the Title List General Features About the use of this user’s manual Icons that will be used in manualCopyright Select the disc type Using a DVD-RAM/±RW/+RUsing a DVD-R Format the disc to start recording Editing a recorded disc RecordingPlaying Finalising & Playing on other DVD components Preparing the remote Control AccessoriesUnPaCKing Input SEL TV STANDBY/ONTV Mute Tour of the Remote Control Anykey Button Front Panel DVD-Vr370 DESCriPTiOnFront Panel DVD-Vr375 Audio L, R OUT Jacks VIDEO/AUDIO Jack AV1 Aerial in Connector OUT to TV ConnectorRear Panel DVD-VR370 Rear Panel DVD-VR375 Digital Audio OUT Coaxial Hdmi OUT Jack Front Panel Display COnnECTing DVD rECOrDEr & VCr to the TV USing the rF CaBLE To rF To rF OUT To anT inPUT COnnECTing & SETTing UP COnnECTing the COMPOnEnT ViDEO CaBLE Component cable Not supplied Case 1 Connecting to a TV with HDMi Jack COnnECTing HDMi/DVi to a TV DVD-Vr375 OnLYSpeedcategory2 Hdmi cable ` Why does Samsung use HDMI? Case 2 Connecting to a TV with DVi Jack` What is the HDCP? AV rECEiVEr COnnECTiOnS COnnECTing EXTErnaL DEViCES Case 2 Connecting a Camcorder to the aV 2 in jacks Initial Installation 1200 Timer 1200Initial Installation On-Screen Menu Navigation Button Auto PresetManual Set Is displayed and stored Clock Set Setup 1200Channel List Present Time Setting up the Video OptionsTV Type Video Hdmi DVD-VR375 only Resolution Hdmi DVD-VR375 onlyPicture Control Setting up the Audio Options DTS DVD VIDEOs only Digital OutDolby Digital DVDs only Mpeg DVD VIDEOs only Selets the output method from the Hdmi OUT jack ~ Standard Normal settingAudio DRC Dynamic Range Control DVDs only ` Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio DV Audio Input DVD-VR375 only Setting up the FeaturesSurround AV Audio Input Format DVD-rW Features 1200DVD auto Chapter ` You can create up to 99 chapters EZ Record For using Anynet+HDMI CECAnynet+HDMI CEC DVD-VR375 only DivX registration Code Language Follow DVD-Vr375 onlyDVD Bilingual rec , buttons Language Setting up the OptionsSetting up the Parental Language 1200 Changing the Password If you forgot your passwordFront Display VCR Function Setting Power SaveAuto Power Off Tape Length Auto Play Dolby Digital Region code DVD-Video onlyLogos of Discs that can be played DTS Video Disc types that can be playedAudio Ackpl YB Discs that cannot be played Playing a Disc~ VCD/SVCD/CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I ~ BD, HD-DVD For DVD-VIDEO Disc Using the Disc Menu & Title MenuUsing the playback related buttons For DVD-RAM/±RW/±R Disc Slow Motion Play Using the Anykey buttonSkipping Chapters, Titles or Markers Step Motion Play Selecting the audio language Moving to a desired scene directlyRemain Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera angle Audio CDCD-DA Screen Elements Playing an Audio CD/MP3Playing an Audio CDCD-DA OK button Plays the selected track song MP3 Screen Elements Playing back a Picture DiscPlaying an MP3 Disc Insert a Jpeg Disc into the disc tray MPEG4 Function Description Playing an MPEG4 DiscMusic/Photo Simultaneous Playback Function Description Playing back a VHS Tape VCR Special VCR Playback FeaturesTracking End search Variable Search SystemGo to Zero Forward/Reverse Intro Scan DVD-RAM DVD-RW Recordable discsCompatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD+RW Dingr Reco Recording ModeRecording Formats DVD-RAM/±RW/+R Unrecordable pictures Concerning Copy Control SignalsWith Cprm VR mode Mode Copy-Free Copy-Once Copy-Never Media Recording from external equipment you are watching RECOrDing iMMEDiaTELYRecording the current programme you are watching Before you start RECOrDing THrOUgH the DV inPUT JaCK DVD-Vr375 OnLY MaKing a OnE Touch rECOrDing OTr Making a Timer Recording To stop recording Recording Mode DVD Time of the next recording Deleting the Timer List Editing the Timer ListFollow these directions to edit the timer record list Maximum Recording Time SP vs. LP Basic VCR RecordingBefore starting Press the Stop button to stop a recording in progress Current time SPECiaL rECOrDing FEaTUrESCheck rEMaining TiME ` You cannot record different channels at the same time Dubbing 1200 Dubbing to DVD or VideoBe displayed Dubbing Mode DV Dubbing DVD-VR375 onlyWith the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu button in stop . Press the buttons to select Dubbing, then press the OK DV One Touch Dubbing DV Simple DubbingDV Dubbing 1200 Playing the Title List Title List Screen Elements Renaming Labeling a Title Title Name Basic Editing Title ListLocking Protecting a Title Press the Title List button Title List screen is displayed Erasing a Title Title EraseErasing a chapter Chapter Erase You will be prompted with a confirmation message . Press the OK button at the starting point Erasing a section of a Title A-B ErasePlayback bar Creating a Playlist Advanced Editing PlaylistDividing a title into two Divide Title Follow these instructions to divide a title into two ` Repeat steps 1~5 if you want to make a new playlist Playing Titles in the PlaylistSee Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles Renaming a Playlist Title Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist Editing the Disc name DiSC SETTingDisc Setting 1200 Disc Protection Disc Formatting a DiscDisc Format 1200 Disc?’ Unfinalising a Disc V/Vr modeFinalising a Disc You will be prompted with the message ‘Do you want to EDiTing Disc informationErase all Titles Want to erase all the titles?’ Troubleshooting DVD Cener Refe Troubleshooting VCR MPEG-II SpecificationsPAL IX DN Appe Canada Code No. AK68-01589T00