Samsung DVD-V440 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-V540 DVD-V440 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE PAL/SECAM www.samsungvcr.com...
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Page 2: Remote Control Overview
Remote Control Overview (DVD-V540) (DVD-V440) STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Foreword Safety Instructions ..... 3 Disc Type and Characteristics ... . 4 DVD-VCR Overviews Front View of the DVD-VCR . -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
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. 40°C 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). -
Page 5: Disc Type And Characteristics
Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Audio Video VIDEO-CD Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) * It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. -
Page 6: Front View Of The Dvd-Vcr
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V540) 8 9 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON (DVD-V440) DVD DECK VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT STANDBY/ON BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON REW/SKIP BACK BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON 10 RECORD BUTTON... -
Page 7: Rear View Of The Dvd-Vcr
AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET AUDIO L, R OUT SOCKETS (DVD ONLY) VIDEO OUT SOCKET Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL & BATTERIES... -
Page 8: Display Indicators
Display Indicators The DVD Deck is active A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is displayed VHS tape is inserted The VCR Deck is active A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress. Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote... -
Page 9: Connecting Dvd-Vcr To The Tv Using The Scart Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. -
Page 10: Plug & Auto Set Up
AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT SEL. button for the AV2 input sources. -
Page 11: Tuning Your Television For The Dvd-Vcr
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a SCART cable To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). -
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: Automatically stop programme recording Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically You must set the date and time when: You purchase the DVD-VCR The time and date are set automatically from the broadcast signal. -
Page 13: Presetting The Stations Automatically
Presetting the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 9). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: Plug &... -
Page 14: Presetting The Stations Manually
Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons to select the ❷... -
Page 15: Clearing A Preset Station
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. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons to select ❷... -
Page 16: Selecting The Rf Out Sound Mode (G-K)
Press the buttons to select required position. ❷ And then press OK again to swap the position. On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the menu. Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (G-K) You can choose the sound mode (K or G) according to the TV set connected to your VCR. -
Page 17: Selecting The Colour Mode
Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. When playing back a cassette, the standard is automatically selected by the DVD-VCR. When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV. -
Page 18: Intelligent Picture Control
Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control. ❿ Press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons to select ❷... -
Page 19: Auto Power Off
Auto Power off The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time. After pressing the MENU, press the OK or Result: The Setup menu is displayed. Press the corresponding buttons, until the ❷... -
Page 20: Selecting The Cassette Type
Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. After pressing the MENU press the corresponding buttons to select the VCR option. ❷... -
Page 21: Recording A Programme Immediately
Recording a Programme 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 12 and 13. Switch on the television. To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used). -
Page 22: Using The Showview Feature (Dvd-V540 Only)
Using the ShowView Feature Before presetting your DVD-VCR: Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Check that the date and time are correct Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset. To enter a ShowView, press the TIMER button. -
Page 23: (Dvd-V540 Only)
Modifying ShowView 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 RETURN a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Select an input source other than the tuner (AV1, AV2 or AUX) Record a programme every day (Monday to Sunday) at the same time... -
Page 24: Using The Timer Programming Feature
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. -
Page 25: Cancelling A Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: Incorrect No longer required Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer selection is displayed. Press the OK button to select Standard option. Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed. -
Page 26: Playing A Cassette In Slow Motion
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. Press: ❿ to start playing the cassette ❿ button one more time to make still mode. ❿... -
Page 27: Searching For A Specific Sequence
Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. -
Page 28: Using The Tape Counter
Using the Tape Counter 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... -
Page 29: Using The Assemble Edit Function
Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. 2 Press the ❿ button to start playback. -
Page 30: Using The Tv Buttons On The Remote Control (Dvd-V540 Only)
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (DVD-V540 Only) Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1 Switch your television on. 2 Point the remote control towards the television. -
Page 31: Setting Up The Language Features
Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. -
Page 32: Setting Up The Audio Options
Using the Subtitle Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using , buttons, then OK or ❷ 3 Select Language Setup using , ❿ press the OK or button. Language Setup Disc Menu : English Audio : English... -
Page 33: Setting Up The Display Options
Setting Up the Audio Options Dynamic Compression 1. On : To select dynamic compression. 2. Off : To select the standard range. PCM Down Sampling 1. On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is not 96KHz compatible. -
Page 34: Setting Up The Parental Control
Setting Up the Parental Control 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. -
Page 35: A/V Receiver Connections
A/V Receiver Connections To 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 You Begin... •... -
Page 36: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) 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. -
Page 37: Using The Display Function
Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. 2 Use the buttons to select the desired item. ❷ ➛, ❿ 3 Use the buttons to make the desired setup. • You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time. -
Page 38: Changing The Camera Angle
Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button 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. -
Page 39: Repeat Play
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 REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the •... -
Page 40: Using The Mark Function
Using the Mark Function This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. - Page 41 MP3/WMA Play Program/Random playback 1 Press the MODE button in STOP mode to switch between the RANDOM and PROGRAM modes. PROGRAM RANDOM • Press the REPEAT button in PLAY mode to hear only music continuously and press it once again to release.
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Page 42: Program Play & Random Play
Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 1 Press the MODE button. ➛, ❿ 2 Use the buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. PROGRAM RANDOM / ➛, ❿ 3 Use the buttons to select the first ❷ track to add to the program. - Page 43 Picture CD Playback Total : 1/3 ROOT ROOT 20020822094 JPEG Album Photo : 1 /215 Photo : 1 /215 Timer : • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear. Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to display the menu again.
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Page 44: Divx/Xvid/Mpeg4 Special Playback Features
DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback Features During DivX/XviD/MPEG4 playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ button. 1 Still Press the ❿ button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. •... -
Page 45: Divx/Xvid/Mpeg4 Playback
Audio. • Video compatibility : All versions of DivX later than , or • Audio compatibility : MP3s encoded at bitrates from • In addition, for subtitles, Samsung will support Text format (SMI). ENG-44 SPEC XviD WMV(?) WMV V1/V2/V3/V7... -
Page 46: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Rated voltage Power consumption Weight General Size Operating ambient temperature Installation conditions Video input (Rear) Input Audio input (Rear) RF out Audio (DVD, VCR) Output Audio (DVD only) Video (DVD, VCR) Video (DVD only) Tape format Color system Tuning system Video S/N Resolution... -
Page 47: Problems And Solutions (Vcr)
Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power You cannot insert a video cassette The television programme was not recorded Timer recording was unsuccessful No playback picture or the picture... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide (Dvd)
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. 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.