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Instruction Manual
DVD-VR325
www.samsung.com
AK68-00588E-00
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Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Warning in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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Getting Started • Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec- tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If Precaution this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally. • Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use. • Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for lon
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• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use JPEG CD-RW/-R discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) • Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can be • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. used. • Do not use discs printed with label printers available • The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and folders. on the market. • Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels. • Do not load warped or cracked discs. • MOTION JPEG is not sup
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Getting Started • DVD-RW (VR mode) Do not use the following discs! - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD- RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, VCD, DVD+R edit, delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc. - A disc that is recorded in this mode may not be played and DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product. by existing DVD players. [Note] • DVD-RW (V mode) Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-RW/-R/MP3/ - This is a
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Step 4 : Connecting the Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 1 : Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Contents Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Step 5 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV . . . . . . . . .19 Getting Started Getting Started Method 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack . . .19 Method 2 : Co
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Getting Started Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Editing Editing Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play . . . . . . . . . . . .40 About ANYKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Playing the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Basic Editing (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language . . . . . . . .43 Re
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Before Reading the General Features User’s Manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading The DVD-VR325 allows you to record and play high the user’s manual. quality digital video on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ Icons that will be used in manual -RW/-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. Icon Term Definition High quality digital audio and video recording and playback This involves a function available in DVD or DVD-RW/-R Record up to about
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Getting Started Step 3 Recording How to use the DVD There are two different recording methods: Direct Recorder & VCR Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (stan- dard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode). Step 1 Select the disc type This unit can record on the following types of discs. If you want to repeatedly record on the same disc or you want to edit the disc after
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Finalizing & Playing on Step 6 other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finaliz- ing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible compo- nent, a finalized disc should be used for playback. When using a DVD-RW disc in V mode The disc should be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than
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Getting Started Description Front Panel ❚ 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. DVD DECK 9. DV INPUT JACK 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 10. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 3. VCR DECK 11. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 12. RECORD BUTTON 5. POWER BUTTON 13. CHANNEL / BUTTONS 6. P.SCAN BUTTON 14. COPY BUTTON 7. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 2) 15. PLAY/STILL, REW/SKIP, F.F/SKIP, STOP, 8. AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV IN 2) BUTTONS Front Panel Display ❚ 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 1. DVD is activated. 7. DVD or CD
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Rear Panel ❚ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. HDMI OUT JACK 7. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 1) 2. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS 8. AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV IN 1) (COMPONENT OUT) 9. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (AV OUT) 3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) 10. VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT) 4. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) 11. ANT OUT (TO TV) JACK 5. VIDEO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT)
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Getting Started 12. RETURN Button Tour of the Remote Control ❚ Returns to a previous menu. 13. TV/VCR Button 14. INFO. Button 1 18 Press this to display current setting or disc status. 2 15. REC Button Press this to make a recording on VCR, DVD-RAM/ -RW/-R discs. 16. DVD COPY Button 19 3 Press this when you copy from the VCR to the DVD. 20 4 17. REC SPEED Button 21 5 Use this to set the desired recording time and picture quality. 6 22 18. TV POWER Button 23 19. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button 24 Press thi
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Quick Overview Connecting & A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Setting Up Step 1 : Unpacking † Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable † Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable † Step 5 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV † Step 6 : Connecting External Devices † Step 7 : Connecting the Power Cord † Step 8 : Preparing the Remote Control Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connections Method1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & ❚ Step 1: Unpacking VCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Also use this method if you watch channels without a cable box. Accessories ❚ Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video/Audio Cable (AC39-00073A) • RF Cable for TV (AC39-42001J) • HDMI-HDMI Cable (MF39-00299A) • Remote Control (AK59-00034S) • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H) • User's Manu
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• Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive Method 3 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & ❚ scan doubles the amount of video lines fed to your TV, VCR + Cable box +TV : resulting in a more stable, flicker-free, and clear image Cable box with a few than interlaced video. The progressive scan video out- put jack is used in progressive output mode. This is scrambled channels only available with TVs that support progressive scan. You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the • Consumers sh
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Connections Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video ❚ input jack Connect an S-video cable(not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. • Connect audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO L, R OUT Jacks (AV OUT) on the DVD COMPONENT Recorder & VCR
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Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo ❚ Step 4 : Connecting the amplifier with analog input jacks Audio Cable If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR. There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the audio connection that best suits you below. • Method 1 : Connecting to your TV • Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier (analog audio out) • Method 3 : Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digi- t
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Connections Step 5 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVI cable to a TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds. • Method 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack • Method 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack Method 1 : Connecting to a TV with ❚ HDMI Jack • Using the HDMI-HDMI cable connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD Recorder & VCR to the To change HDMI output resolution, see page HDMI IN terminal of your TV. 30, 31. Note H
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Method 2 : Connecting a Camcorder to ❚ Step 6 : Connecting the AV IN 2 jacks You can use the AV IN 2 jacks on the front panel External Devices of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from con- nected as a camcorder. When an input source is inserted into AV IN 2 while This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to viewing TV, the input will be switched to AV IN 2 auto- other external devices and view or record their outputs. matically. • Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or
