Troubleshooting DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R | Samsung DVD-VR375

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TROUBLESHOOTING (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R)

If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting Samsung customer service.

	PROBLEM	EXPLANATION/SOLUTION

	No power.	• Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.

		• Did you press the power button of your DVD Recorder & VCR.

	The input is displayed for a while when the	• The DVD Recorder & VCR requires some time to initialize after it is turned on.
	power turns on.
	power turns on.

	Cannot record TV programs.	• Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet.
		• Did you set the DVD Recorder & VCR channel settings correctly?
		• Check the free space on your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc.

	Timer recording does not work properly.	• Check the recording time, end time and current time settings again.
		• Recording will be cancelled if the power is interrupted due to a power failure or other
		reason during recording.

	Cannot record.	• Check whether the disc is formatted. This product can record on formatted discs

		only. (See pages 58,77.)
		• Check whether your DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R disc has a sufﬁcient free space.

	I pressed the REC button but there is no	• Recording is available on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs only.
	response.
	response.	• If a program is copy protected, you cannot record it.
		• If a program is copy protected, you cannot record it.

	I forgot the parental control password.	• Press and hold the CH./CH,( I❮❮ / ❯❯I ) button on the front panel of your unit
		for more than 10 seconds with no disc, and then press the POWER OFF/ON button.
		All settings including the password will revert to factory settings. Only do this if it is
		absolutely necessary. (Note that this function is available only when there is no disc
		inserted.)

	Cannot play the disc.	• Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up.
		• Check the regional code of your DVD disc.
		• This DVD Recorder & VCR cannot playback some types of disc. (See pages 7, 48.)

	No sound.	• Are you watching a program in slow or skip mode?
		If you are playing a program at a speed other than normal speed, sound is not
		output. (But, you can hear sound during forward search (FF1) in DVD-VIDEO/
		DVD-RAM/±RW/±R disc.)
		• Check the connections and initial settings.
		• Check whether the disc is damaged.
		• Clean the disc, if necessary.
		• Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up.

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Samsung DVD-VR375 user manual Troubleshooting DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R

Contents

DVD & VCR Is present within this unit This unit Getting Started PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance of Cabinet Handling CautionsDisc Handling Holding discs Disc Storage Disc Speciﬁcations DVD-R/-RW Disc Playback and Recording DVD+R Disc Playback and Recording DVD+RW Disc Playback and Recording DVD-RAM Disc Playback and RecordingProtection Do not use the following discs Connecting a set top/cable box or satellite Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TVConnecting the video output Connecting the Audio Cable DVD±RW/DVD±R Variety of functions with an easy-to-use user interface General FeaturesEZ REC Mode Before Reading the USER’S Manual Icons that will be used in manualAbout the use of this user’s manual Copyright HOW to USE the DVD Recorder & VCR Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components AccessoriesUnpacking Connecting the Power Cord Preparing the Remote Control TV Mute TV PowerInput SEL Tour of the Remote Control TV Button Input SEL. Button Description Front Panel Front Panel Display Rear PanelHdmi OUT Video Input Jack AV 1 Audio OUT Jacks Connecting & setting up Connecting & Setting UP  The DVD-VR375 does not have a TV Tuner Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV Connecting to a TV with an Hdmi Jack  What is the HDCP? Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack Why does Samsung use HDMI? Progressive Scan Output 480p Connecting the Video OutputConnecting to Component Video Input Jacks Y, PB, PR Connecting the Audio Cable Connecting to a Video Input JackConnecting to your TV Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved Connecting to a Stereo Ampliﬁer with Analog Input JacksConnecting to an AV Ampliﬁer with a Digital Input Jack Connecting External Devices Connecting a Camcorder Easy Setup ON-SCREEN Menu NavigationReturn Button Exit Button Press this button to exit the on-screen menu 1200 AM System SetupPress the buttons to select OK, then press the Enter button TV Type Setting UP the Video OptionsClock SET Resolution Hdmi Video HdmiBlack Level Picture Control This function allows you to set up the Audio options Progressive ScanDigital Out Off Downmix DVDs only Audio DRC Dynamic Range Control DVDs onlyDolby Digital DVDs only DTS DVD VIDEOs only AV Audio Input Scan Audio DVDs onlyDV/D8 Audio Input Setting UP the Features Format DVD-RW Anynet+HDMI CEC For using Anynet+HDMI CECEZ Record Setting UP the Options You can operate the DVD Recorder & VCR by using TVLanguage Follow Language Setting UP the Parental If you forgot your passwordSetting the Rating Level Options STB Pass-Through Changing the PasswordFactory Setting VCR Function Setting Tape LengthAuto Play Auto Repeat Using the number buttons, then press the Enter button SET TOP/CABLE BOX ControlPages 42~44 Set Top Box Control SET TOP/CABLE BOX/SATELLITE Receiver Brand Code Table Set top/Cable box brand 1117 Connections Satellite receiver brand Mode for SET button CH Digit Lock Region Code DVD-VIDEO only Logos of Discs That can be PlayedDolby Digital DTS Disc Types That can be Played Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded Disc Shape or minuteVideo Audio Playing a Disc Discs That Cannot be PlayedPress the Stop button to stop playback  Do not place foreign materials on or in the disc tray Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu Using the Search & Skip FunctionsFor DVD-VIDEO Discs For DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R Discs Slow Motion PLAY/STEP Motion Play Skipping Chapters or TracksSkipping Ahead 30 Seconds Slow Motion Play Using the Anykey Button Desired scene. When searching a time, enter the timeSelecting the Audio Language Moving to a desired scene directly Changing the Camera Angle RemainSelecting the Subtitle Language Playing Back AN Audio CD CD-DA/MP3 Playing an Audio CDCD-DAAudio CDCD-DA Screen Elements Music MP3 Screen Elements Playing Back a Picture DiscPlaying an MP3 Disc Special VCR Playback Features Playing Back a VHS Tape VCRMusic/Photo Simultaneous Playback Tracking VHS Playback Variable Search System Recording Recordable DiscsDVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD+RW Recording Mode Recording FormatsDVD±R disc cannot be unﬁnalized Simple editing erasing titles/changing title name Concerning Copy Control Signals Unrecordable VideoDVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW Recording from external equipment you are watching Recording ImmediatelyRecording the current program you are watching Recording Through the DV Input Jack Making a Timer Recording Making a ONE Touch Recording OTRTo stop recording Disc trayor load a tape into the VCR Recording Mode DVD Mon Sun Mon-Fri Mon-Sat Sun-Sat Today Editing the Timer List Erasing the Timer ListPress the Menu button Press the button to select Edit, then press the Enter Basic VCR Recording Before startingMaximum Recording Time SP vs. EP Check the remaining time on the tape Dubbing to DVD or Video Special Recording FeaturesCheck Remaining Time Dubbing from VCR to DVD Direct dubbing VCR to DVD DV/D8 Dubbing DV/D8 Simple DubbingDV/D8 One Touch Dubbing DV/D8 Dubbing Editing Playing the Title ListTitle List Screen Elements Locking Protecting a Title Basic Editing Title ListChanging the Name of a Title Title Name Erasing a Title Title Erase Erasing a chapter Chapter Erase Erasing a section of a Title A-B Erase Creating a Playlist Advanced Editing PlaylistDividing a title into two Divide Title Playing Titles in the Playlist Changing the Name of a Playlist Deleting a Playlist Title from the PlaylistPlay List button Edit Playlist screen is displayed Disc Setting Editing the Disc NameDisc Protection Enter Select VR mode only Formatting a DiscFormat this disc? DVD-VR Unﬁnalizing a disc V/VR mode Finalizing a Disc Disc Information 1200 AM Disc InformationErase All Titles Troubleshooting DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R Troubleshooting DVD Reference Troubleshooting VCR Problems and Solutions Display Error Message Error is detected on the disc When operating, errors happen. Turn off the deviceSystem error is found Seconds Appendix SpecificationsMPEG-II Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser Samsung DVD Recorder & VCR Canada Code No. AK68-01613A-01