DVD Recorder-VCR Instruction Manual DVD-VR300 Warning Precaution How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR Description Getting Connected Basic Operation Troubleshooting www.samsung.
Warning This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Precaution Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Precaution • Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LFK200DCA1 where available).Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVDRAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. ❿ DVD-Video, CD • Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth. ❿ Cautions on handling discs • Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil. • Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs.
Precaution ❿ DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording • Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. • If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed ses-sion, you may experi- • Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-RW discs in both Video and VR Modes. ence a delay in the early play-back time, and all recorded files may not play.
Precaution • DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge. For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that come with cartridges. • Some cartridges are able to eject the disc inside. Even if you are able to eject the disc, always use the disc with the cartridge to ensure correct operation. • DVD-RAM discs have a Write Protect tab in order to avoid accidental erasure of recorded data. With the Write Protect tab set to PROTECT, you can play the disc, but recording or erasing will not work.
How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR 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 recording, select a rewritable DVD-RW or DVD-RAM type disc. If you want to save a recording without any changes, choose a non-rewritable DVD-R. Step 2. Format the disc to start recording Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is required for the preparation of recording on a disc.
Description Tour of the Remote Control 1 2 3 4 TV STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON LINE IN 2 IPC PROG/TRK 5 6 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 9 10 11 12 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON INPUT BUTTON S-VIDEO INPUT JACK VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK DV INPUT JACK 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Getting Connected 1. Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. 2. Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on the rear of your DVD Recorder-VCR. 3. Plug the RF cable supplied into the socket on your DVD Recorder-VCR. 4. Plug the other end of the RF cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television. TV 2.
Basic Operation When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM : Use after formatting the disc. DVD-RW : When unused DVD-RW disc is first inserted, the message "Do you want to intialize this disc" will be displayed. If you select Yes, the disc will be formatted in VR mode. If you want to change the mode, refer to Formatting a Disc on page 96.
Basic Operation 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the ❷ buttons to select Programme and then press the ❿ or OK button. DVD-RAM(VR) Programme Standard Timer √ 1. Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2. Press the ❷ buttons to select Disc Manager, and then press the ❿ or OK button. MOVE OK RETURN Scheduled Record List No. To PR Day Start End 01 DVD 02 Tue 03 09:22 10:30 02 -- --- --/- - --:-- -- --:-- -- Speed Edit SP -- √ √ DVD-RAM(VR) No.
Troubleshooting You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Play mode settings are different from the settings configured with the Setting menu. The disc does not support all the selected functions. In this case, some settings you configure on the Setting menu may not work properly. Cannot change the aspect ratio.
Troubleshooting (VCR) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem No power. • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the STANDBY/ON button of your DVD Recorder-VCR. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on.
