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    PA L www .samsungvcr .com AUX OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OK DVD-VCR SV -DVD640[...]

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    Remote Control Overview OPEN/CLOSE ST ANDBY/ON OK[...]

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    Contents  Foreword Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Disc T ype and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ENG-3 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 DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. HH 5 ° C 40 ° C 10% 75% Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme [...]

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    ENG-4 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-5 Front V iew of the DVD-VCR 1 DVD DECK 2 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 3 VIDEO CASSETE COMP ARTMENT 4 EJECT BUTTON 5 ST ANDBY/ON BUTT ON 6 REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON 7 STOP BUTTON 8 PLA Y/STILL BUTT ON 9 F .F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON 11 EZ VIEW BUTTON 12 PROGRAME SELECTION BUTTON 13 DVD SELECT BUTTON 14 VCR SELECT BUTTON 15 AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK 16 AU[...]

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    ENG-6 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable T o receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ An indoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite receiver ☛ Make sure that both the television and the DVD- VCR are switched off before connecting the ca[...]

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    ENG-7 Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Y ou can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. Y ou thus: ◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures ◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your DV[...]

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    ENG-8 Plug & Auto Set up Y our 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 DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 6 (Connecting Y our DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial C[...]

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    ENG-9 Setting the Date and Time Y our DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: ◆ Automatically stop programme recording ◆ Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically Y ou must set the date and time when: ◆ Y ou purchase the DVD-VCR ☛ ◆ The time and date are set automatically from the broadcast signal. If the sign[...]

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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 Set menu Language Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button. 4 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.[...]

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    ENG-11 Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ Y ou do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically . 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 option. Result:[...]

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    ENG-12 8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning the channels. Result : The frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed. 9 Press the ❷ button, until the DECODER is selected. 10 Press the ❿ button to activate or deactivate use of the decoder for the TV station, if necessary . 11 Press the  or ❷ buttons until th[...]

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    ENG-13 Y ou can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the TV set connected to your VCR. 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 option. Result: The Install menu is displayed. 4 Press [...]

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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 DVD-VCR. B/W Black and White 6 On completion, press RETURN three time to exit the menu.[...]

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    ENG-15 4 Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the NICAM option is selected. 5 T o... Press OK or ❿ , until... Mono mode Off is displayed. Off: Only set at this position to record the standard mono sound during a NICAM broadcast if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions. NICAM mode On is displayed. On: Norm[...]

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    ENG-16 The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns of f your 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 ❿[...]

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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 10 and 1 1. 1 Switch on the television. 2 T o monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use wit[...]

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    ENG-19 ◆ 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 DVD-VCR has been programmed correctly ◆ Cancel a preset recording ☛ The numbers n[...]

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    ENG-20 Modifying ShowView Pr ogramming If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so before you press RETURN a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection mode. than the tuner (A V1, A V[...]

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    ENG-21 Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the 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 remote[...]

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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 Method 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 by[...]

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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 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 on [...]

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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 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 a ca[...]

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    ENG-26 Using the Assemble Edit Function Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Y ou can connect other audio/video equipment to your 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 co[...]

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    ENG-27 Recoding from Another VCR or Camcorder Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Y ou can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder . ☛ It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corre[...]

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    ENG-28 Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will com[...]

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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. NTSC Disc Output DVD Out TV [...]

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    ENG-32 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 or ?[...]

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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 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 option to[...]

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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 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 hand[...]

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    ENG-37 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 at the[...]

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    ENG-38 MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD/VCD player , you can see the folder directory . • Select the desired folder in the root directory . • Use the OK or ❿ ll button to select the desired folder . MP3/WMA Play Function 1 Press the OK or ❿ ll button, the selected music file will be played back. Up to 8 music folders [...]

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    ENG-39 MP3/WMA Play  Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128Kbps when recording MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128Kbps and up to 160Kbps. [...]

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    ENG-40 Program Play & Random Play 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Use the ➛ , ❿ buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. 3 Use the  , ❷ / ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the OK button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. 4 Press the ❿ II button. The disc will be played [...]

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    ENG-41 T otal : 1/3 ROOT ROOT 20020822094 JPEG MP3 Album Photo : 1 /215 Timer : Photo : 1 /215 • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or[...]

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    ENG-42 During DivX/XviD/MPEG4 playback you can select from the following special playback options. T o resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll button. 1 Still Press the ❿ ll button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • T o resume playback, press the ❿ ll button. • If the player is left[...]

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    ENG-43 SPEC VIDEO Compatibility DivX 3.1 1 upper Up to the latest VERSION XviD WMV(?) WMV V1/V2/V3/V7 AUDIO Compatability MP3 CBR : 80 kbps~320 kbps AC3 CBR : 128 kbps~448 kbps AAC(?) WMA CBR : 56 kbps~160 kbps DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback 1 When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a differe[...]

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    ENG-44 T echnical Specifications Rated voltage AC 220 - 240V~, 50Hz Power consumption 19W atts Weight 3.9 Kg General Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5 ° C ~ +35 ° C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 ?[...]

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    ENG-45 Problems and Solutions (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-46 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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