Samsung DVD Recorder manual

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    Step Getting Connected Step Setup Step Basic Operation Quick Setup Guide Step Step Getting Connected Select one of the following three types of connections: Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box Antenna + Set-T op Box or VCR + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box Antenna + Cable Box + DVD Recorder + TV Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box Co[...]

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    Antenna + Set-T op Box or VCR + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box DVD Recorder TV Connect the signal source to the STB or VCR Use a TV antenna or coaxial cable to connect the signal source coming from the antenna or wall to the VHF/UHF RF IN jack on the STB or VCR. Connect the STB or VCR to the DVD Recorder Use the Video/Audio Cable to connect the L[...]

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    Step Step Setup W ait! Make sure you complete Step before proceeding with Step . After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet. The word “AUTO” will flicker in the front panel display . It means that the current time is being set automatically (Auto Program) through the antenna under connection and also the chan- ne[...]

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    Channel Set With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Select Setup using the … / † buttons, then press the √ or ENTER button. Select System using the … / † buttons, then press the √ or ENTER button . Select Channel Set using the … / † buttons, then press the √ or ENTER button. Select Signal Source (Antenna/Cable TV) using[...]

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    W ait! Make sure you complete Step before proceeding with Step . The following instructions will give you a quick overview about how to use the DVD Recorder . Formatting a Disc Recording the current TV program you are watching Making a T imer Recording Finalizing a Disc Formatting a Disc When you insert a blank disc, you will be asked whether or no[...]

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    Press the REC MODE button repeatedly , (or press the REC MODE button and then press the … / † buttons) to select the recording speed (quality). ➜ SP ➜ LP ➜ EP ➜ XP Mode Recording T imes XP (high quality mode) Approx. 1 hour SP (standard quality mode) Approx. 2 hours LP (long recording mode) Approx. 4 hours EP (extended mode) Approx. 6 h[...]