Samsung SV-DVD54T manual

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    PA L www .samsung.com STB-DVD-VCR SV -DVD54T Instruction Manual[...]

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    Remote Control Overview[...]

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    Contents  Foreword Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  STB-DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the STB-DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear View of the STB-DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ENG-3 Contents  DVD Functions Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 A/V Receiver Co[...]

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    ENG-4 Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE STB-DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. HH 5 ° C 40 ° C 10% 75% Do NOT expose the STB-DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to [...]

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    ENG-5 Disc T ype and Characteristics Disc Markings Play Region Number ~ DIGIT AL SOUND STEREO NTSC • Play Region Number • NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. PA L • P AL colour system in Australia, Newzealand, etc. • Dolby Digital disc • Stereo disc • Digital Audio disc • DTS disc Both the DVD player and the dis[...]

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    ENG-6 Front V iew of the STB-DVD-VCR Rear View of the STB-DVD-VCR Y ou have just purchased a SAMSUNG SV-DVD54T (STB-DVD-VCR). T ogether with your STB-DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. Accessories REMOTE CONTROL & BA TTERIES AUDIO & VIDEO CABLE OWNER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE 1 AERIAL IN SOCKET 2 COMPONENT V[...]

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    ENG-7 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Y ou must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the STB-DVD-VCR ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control. 2 Insert two A[...]

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    ENG-8 Plug & Auto Set up The VCR section of the STB-DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory . The process takes a few minutes. Y our STB- DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. Confirm the aerial is plug to ANT .IN. 1 Connect the RCA cable as indicated on p[...]

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    ENG-9 5 Press OK button. 6 Press OK to start the auto scanning. ◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the STB-DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations found. ◆ “ AUTO ” appears in the Front Panel. 7 The time and date are displayed automatically . T o set T ime and Date, see page 10. Auto setup Please wait 00 % Clock Set Time Dat[...]

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    ENG-10 Setting the Menu Language 1 Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . 2 Select “Language” Use the  or ❷ buttons to highlight Language , then press the OK or ❿ . 3 Press the  or ❷ buttons to select language you want, then press the OK button. 4 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu. Language : Engli[...]

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    ENG-11 Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ Y ou do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 8). Y our STB-DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. Y ou must preset the stations received through the tuner . This can be done: ◆ Plug & Aut[...]

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    ENG-12 8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning channel. Result : The frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed. 9 Press the  or ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected. The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal. 10 T o change the programme ’ s name, press the ❿ button. Result : The first[...]

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    ENG-13 Clearing a Preset Station ☛ If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  , ❷ buttons to select the Install option. 3 Press the OK or ❿ to select this [...]

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    ENG-14 4 Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Colour System option is selected. 5 Press the OK or ❿ button to select Auto ➝ PA L ➝ MESECAM ➝ B/W . Auto When playing back a cassette, the system standard is automatically selected by the STB-DVD-VCR. B/W Black and White 6 On completion, press RETURN three time to exit the m[...]

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    ENG-15 The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically , according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding  , ❷ button[...]

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    ENG-16 The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns of f your STB-DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿ . Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the Auto Power Off option is selected. 3 Press the OK or[...]

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    ENG-17 Protecting a Recor ded Cassette V ideo cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver . 2 T o re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape. Y[...]

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    ENG-18 Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 1 1. 1 Switch on the television. 2 T o monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your [...]

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    ENG-19 Using the G-CODE Feature ◆ The programme number or times flash ◆ Y ou wish to modify the programme 4 If the programme and times are correct, press the RETURN button. 5 Press the ST ANDBY/ON button to activate the timer . 6 Refer to page 21~22 if you wish to: ◆ Check that your STB-DVD-VCR has been programmed correctly ◆ Cancel a prese[...]

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    ENG-20 Modifying G-code Programming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press M ENU a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes. than the tuner (LINE 1 or [...]

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    ENG-21 Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the STB-DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. 1 Insert the cassette and press TIMER on the re[...]

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    ENG-22 Playing a Cassette Cancelling a Preset Recor ding Y ou can cancel any programmes that are: ◆ Incorrect ◆ No longer required 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer selection is displayed. 2 Press the OK button to select Standard option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed. 3 Select the programme to be cancelled[...]

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    ENG-23 Y ou can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. 1 Press: ◆ ❿ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ❿ ll button one more time to make still mode. ◆ ❿ ❿ to start SLOW mode. ◆ ➛ ➛ or ❿ ❿ button as many times as required to decrease or increase the speed respectivel[...]

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    ENG-24 Searching for a Specific Sequence ➢ This STB-DVD-VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As a result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other VCRs using the same system and vice versa. Go T o [0:00:00] Stop Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette. Press the CLEAR button at the point[...]

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    ENG-25 The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the STB-DVD- VCR ◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛ If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly , you must indicate the type of cassette being used. 1 Insert[...]

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    ENG-26 Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Y ou can connect other audio/video equipment to your STB-DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples: ◆ Y ou wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR. ◆ Y ou wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camc[...]

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    ENG-27 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Y our STB-DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. T o determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below . 1 Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television. 3 Hold down the TV button and enter the two-[...]

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    ENG-28 Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the STB-DVD-VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. The STB does not output digital signals. Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio an[...]

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    ENG-29 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Language Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Select Audio using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 5 Press the  , ❷ buttons to select English . - Select “ Original[...]

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    ENG-30 Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Audio Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or ❿ button.  Dolby Digital Out 1. PCM [...]

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    ENG-31 Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Display Setup using  , ❷ buttons, then press the OK or ❿ button. 4 Use the  , ❷ buttons to select the desired item. Then press the OK or ❿ button.  TV Aspect Depending on t[...]

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    ENG-32 acxz Setting Up the Parental Contr ol The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using  , ❷ buttons, then OK[...]

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    ENG-33 A/V Receiver Connections T o take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your STB- DVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before Y ou Begin... • If your A/V receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital Decoder , you have the optio[...]

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    ENG-34 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu. • T o ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the init[...]

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    ENG-35 ENG 5.1CH ENG Off ENG 5.1CH ENG Off ~ ENG 5.1CH ENG Off T o access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Most of DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage. Allows playback of the film from a desi[...]

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    ENG-36 acxz Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the screen. 1 When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper left[...]

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    ENG-37 acxz Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter , title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD 1 Press the REPEA T button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter , T itle or A-B using the ➛ , ❿ buttons. • Press the REPEA T button. Select A-B on screen with the ➛ , ❿ buttons. • Press OK a[...]

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    ENG-38 acxz MP3/WMA Play When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player , the first song file of the first folder plays. • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice. • T o change the currently playing media, press the ■ button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote c[...]

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    ENG-39 Picture CD Playback • : Return to the Album Screen. • : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. • : Each time the OK button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 2X. (Normal  2X  Normal) • : The unit enters slide show mode. * Press the RETURN button to return to the album screen. * Befo[...]

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    ENG-40 Picture CD Playback Album Photo : 1 /215 Timer : Photo : 1 /215 ➢ • When the banner is being appeared, press the RETURN button to return to the album screen. • If no buttons on the remote controller pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear . Press the  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons on the remote controller to display the menu ag[...]

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    ENG-41 Display Screen Before you can view the television programme, you must perform the installation. Therefore you will see only menu images at first. After the television channels have been programmed, you will see the following picture(banner) each time you switch channels: 1. Press the INFO. key in view mode. 2. Select the channel by pressing [...]

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    ENG-42 Subtitle When the current broadcasting programme provides subtitle, press the TEXT key to see the current subtitle language list. If subtitle is available on current programme, [ ] is displayed on the banner after changing programme(channel). T o change the subtitle language: 1. Press the TEXT key to see the subtitle language List. 2. Use th[...]

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    ENG-43 This menu consists of 3 sub-menus: Manual Scanning, Auto Scanning and Reset to Factory Default. 1. Select “ Installation ” in the main menu mode to select the sub menu. 2. Enter the PIN Code. ➢ If you have not entered your own PIN Code then the PIN Code 0000 applies, which was set at the factory . Installation STB STB Manual Scanning T[...]

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    ENG-44 Delete All Channels At the request window , press the OK key to delete all channels and press the RETURN to exit. Delete Scrambled Channels At the request window , press the OK key to delete scrambled channels and press the RETURN to exit. STB STB Delete Channel 1. Select the desired channel you want to delete by pressing the INFO. key . 2. [...]

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    ENG-45 Channel Organising Favorite Channels Y ou can immediately register the present channel to the desired Favorite Group. In addition, you can register a channel to multiple favorite groups. 1. Select the desired Favorite Group(F A V1~F A V4) using the FAV key . 2. Select the desired channel list using the  , ❷ or ❿ ❿ ➛➛ keys at the[...]

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    ENG-46 Change PIN Code 1. T o change the PIN Code, select the second option “ Change PIN Code ” . T his will take you to the following menu: In this option, you need to enter the current PIN Code at the first cursor , and at the second cursor enter the desired PIN Code. T o confirm, you need to enter the new PIN Code again. Please remember the [...]

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    ENG-47 T echnical Specifications (VCR / DVD) Rated voltage AC 1 10 - 240V~, 50/60Hz Power consumption 30W atts Weight 4.5Kg General Size 430mm X 330mm X 94mm Operating ambient temperature +5 ° C ~ +35 ° C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced)[...]

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    ENG-48 T echnical Specifications (STB) T ype COFDM DEMODULA TION (DVB-T) Demodulator FFT 2K OR 8K Code Rate 2/3, 7/8 Guard Intervals 1/32 Input Connector IEC, Female RF Input Frequency range 174~230MHz, 470~862MHz Input Signal Level -78 ~ -20 dBm System decoding MPEG 2 ISO/IEC 13818.(transport stream) Profile and level MPEG 2 MP@ML (4:2:2) Video de[...]

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    ENG-49 T roubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, 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 ST ANDBY/ON button? Y ou cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with[...]

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    ENG-50 T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) Disc does not play . 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Forgot password If you experience other problems. ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. ◆ [...]

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    ENG-51 T roubleshooting Guide (STB) No pictures on the screen Receiver in Standby mode; Set receiver to “ On ” ; Scart not connected tightly Check connection and correct; to video output of television; incorrect channel or video Check channel and video output and output selected on television correct (TV instruction manual) No sound Audio cord [...]

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    THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www .samsung.com ELECTRONICS AK68-00467C[...]