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Instruction Manual
DVD-HR720
CA CA AK68-00758C-01
www.samsung.ca
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 2 This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot Warning NOTE be used elsewhere. This HDD & DVD recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a HDD & DVD disc does not correspond to the Region TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT number of this HDD & DVD recorder, the REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). HDD & DVD recorder cannot play the NO USER-SERVICE
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 3 Handling Cautions Precaution • Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged. Important Safety Instructions • Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder. Read these operating instructions carefully before using • Be ca
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 4 • Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the leftover peeled-off stickers.) power is on. • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. • Do not attempt to change the hard disk. This • Do not use discs printed with label printers may result in a malfunction. available on the market. • Do not load warped or cracked discs. Should the hard disk be damaged, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk is only a temporary storage space. Disc Storage Be
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 5 • This product optimizes the DVD-R for each recording. Video CD Optimizing is carried out when you start recording • Only CD-R disks made in the VCD format (ver 1.1 or after inserting the disc or turning on the unit. 2.0) can be played back. Recording onto the disc may become impossible if • The moving pictures for PCs can be played back only optimizing is carried out too many times. provided that they are recorded in VCD format in the
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 6 Disc Copy Disc Format Contents Copy Specifications Using MP3 disc Contents HDD DVD DVD HDD • CD-R, DVD-R/RW/RAM, HDD with MP3 files recorded Recorded Video Title Supported Supported with UDF, ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be Copy Protected Title Not supported Not supported playbacked. Move • Only MP3 files with the “.mp3” or “.MP3” extension Copy Once Title (Deletes the Title in the Not supported can be played. HDD after copying) • For MP3 files re
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 7 Media Brand Speed TDK 4x Do not use the following discs! Beall 4x Sony 4x • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R and DVD-R That’s 4x DVD+RW discs should not be used in this product. [Note] Mitsubishi 4x Disc types that can be played : CD/CD-R/CD-RW/ Maxell 4x VCD/MP3/JPEG/DVD-Video/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R. Panasonic 4x For a DVD-RW/-R disc, which has been recorded in TDK 2x Video Mode on another component, it can play only Maxell 2x when fina
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 8 Step 3 : Connecting the Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . .23 Method 1 : Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Contents Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Step 4 : Connecting External devices . . . . . . . . . .24 Getting Getting Started Start
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 9 Renaming a Playlist Entry ............................................100 Using the Search & Skip Functions..........................47 Editing a Scene for the Playlist.....................................101 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play..........................48 Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist....................105 About ANYKEY ..........................................................49 Copying from HDD to DVD.....
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 10 Automated Quality Adjustment for Timer Recording If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted General Features automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can be recorded onto the free disc space. (See page 84) Creating a DVD video title using DVD-RW/-R disc The HDD & DVD RECORDER allows you to record and With the HDD & DVD RECORDER, you can create your play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R or own DVD Video titles on
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 11 Copyright Before Reading the ©2005 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior User’s Manual written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual How to use the Icon Term Definition HDD & DVD RECORDER This involves a function available HDD in HDD. Thi
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 12 You can only use either the VR or Video mode on a DVD-RW, but not both at the NOTE same time. You can change the DVD-RW format to Step 5 Editing a recorded disc another format by reinitializing. It should be noted that the disc's data will be lost when changing formats. Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs and HDD. With a simple and easy edit menu,
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 13 Unpacking Accessories Setting the Remote Control Check for the supplied accessories below. You can control certain functions of another manufacturer’s TV with this remote control. Control function buttons involve: TV POWER, CH , TV VOL + -, number buttons, TV MUTE, INPUT button. Video/Audio Cable RF Cable for TV Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) Remote Control Instruction Manual Quick Guide Preparing the Remote Control Install
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 14 Controlling TVs with the Remote Control BRAND BUTTON 1. Press and hold the TV POWER button. SELECO 74 2. Enter a 2-digit code by using the numerical buttons SHARP 36, 37, 38, 39, 48 on the remote control. SIEMENS 71 SINGER 57 See “Controllable TV Codes” SINUDYNE 57 If the code works, your TV set will be turned on or off. SONY 35, 48 If it does not respond, try other codes. TELEAVA 73 Controllable TV Codes. TELEFUNKEN 67, 73, 75, 76 BRAND BUTTON THOMS
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 15 Description Front Panel 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 9 10 13 14 12 11 1. POWER BUTTON 8. CH BUTTONS Turns the recorder on and off. Select TV preset Channels. Same as CH button on the remote control. 2. DVD BUTTON Select DVD mode. 9. AV 2 INPUT Connect external equipment. 3. HDD BUTTON Select HDD mode. 10. DV-INPUT Connect external digital equipment with a DV 4. DISC TRAY jack. (such as a camcorder) Opens to accept a disc. 11. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTO
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1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 16 Rear Panel 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. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) 6. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(best video quality) Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical Connects to equipment having Component video audio input jack. input jacks. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL) 7. AV 1 AUDIO IN Connects to an amplifier having a digital coaxial Connec
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Getting Started 1-HR720-XAC_01-17 5/17/05 9:50 PM Page 17 13. ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons (…†œ √ Buttons) Tour of the Remote Control 14. RETURN Button 15. INFO Button This will display current setting or disc status. 1 20 16. REC Button Use to make a recording on HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R 2 discs. 17. COPY Button 3 21 Press this when you copy DVD to HDD or HDD to DVD. 22 4 To start copying, press the COPY button on the title list 5 screen or press the COPY button during the playback. 23 24 18. REPEAT Bu
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2-HR720_XAC_18-25_CONNECT 5/17/05 9:52 PM Page 18 Quick Overview Connecting & AQuick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Setting up This section involves various methods of Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna cable connecting the HDD & DVD RECORDER to other external components and required initial † setting modes. Step 2 : Connecting the Video cable † Step 3 : Connecting the Audio cable † Step 4 : Connecting External devices † Step 5 : C
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Connecting & Setting up 2-HR720_XAC_18-25_CONNECT 5/17/05 9:52 PM Page 19 Method 1 : Antenna + HDD & DVD RECORDER + TV : No Cable box Step 1: Connecting the You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting Antenna Cable the channel on the HDD & DVD RECORDER. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box. There are several ways to connect your HDD & DVD RECORDER. Select one of the following antenna connections that best suits you below. • Method 1 : Antenna + HDD & DVD RECORDE
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2-HR720_XAC_18-25_CONNECT 5/17/05 9:52 PM Page 20 Method 2 : Antenna + Cable box + Method 3 : Antenna + HDD & DVD HDD & DVD RECORDER + TV : RECORDER + Cable box + TV : Cable box with many scrambled Cable box with a few scrambled channels channels You can record channels by selecting the channel on You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the cable box. You cannot record one channel while the channel on the cable box. You cannot record watching another channel. Be sure that the cable
