STB-DVD-VCR SV-DVD54T Instruction Manual PAL www.samsung.
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Contents Foreword Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 G-Code Extend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 STB-DVD-VCR Overviews Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents DVD Functions Solving Problems Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Technical Specification (VCR,DVD) . . . . . . . . . . 47 Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . 28 Technical Specification (STB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) . . . . . . . . .
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 STB-DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 10% 75% 40°C H H 5°C Do NOT expose the STB-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%). Do NOT expose the STB-DVDVCR to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the STB-DVDVCR to any liquids.
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 DVD Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Audio Max. Playing Time Characteristics 12 Cm Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. 8 Cm Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min.
Front View of the STB-DVD-VCR 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 2 3 9 4 10 7 8 9 10 STOP BUTTON PLAY/STILL BUTTON F.
Connecting STB-DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 You can connect your STB-DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if any appropriate Line input is available on the television. You thus: ◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures ◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your STB-DVD-VCR ☛ 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 The DVD Deck is active.
Connecting STB-DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Connecting STB-DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your STB-DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Tuning Your Television for the STB-DVD-VCR 5 Press OK button. You must tune your television for the STB-DVD-VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable 6 Press OK to start the auto scanning. ◆ The number of stations automatically stored by ➢ the STB-DVD-VCR depends on the number of stations found. ◆ “AUTO” appears in the Front Panel. To view pictures from your STB-DVD-VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (LINE). 1 Switch on the television.
Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu Language Your STB-DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: ◆ Automatically stop programme recording ◆ Preset your STB-DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically You must set the date and time when: ◆ You purchase the STB-DVD-VCR ◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa. 1 Open “MENU” After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
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 8). Your STB-DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. 5 Press OK to start the auto scanning. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 8) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 12) You can store up to 80 stations.
Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ You 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 frequency band is scanned and the first station found is displayed. 9 Press the Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding 8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning channel. or❷ buttons until the NAME is selected. The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.
Changing the Preset Station Table Clearing a Preset Station ☛ You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. ,❷ buttons to select the Install option. 3 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option.
Setting the STB-DVD-VCR Output Channel Your STB-DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the STB-DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen. 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.
Intelligent Picture Control G-CODE Extend The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. To prevent delays or over-runs the STB-DVD-VCR has a function called G-CODE EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. 2 Press the corresponding ,❷ buttons to select remote control.
Auto Power off Screen Messages Your STB-DVD-VCR displays most information both on the STB-DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU and Timer functions, which cannot be hidden). The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your STB-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.
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. 1 After pressing the MENU press the corresponding ,❷ buttons to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding or❷ buttons, until the Tape Select option is selected.
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 11. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select 3 4 5 6 7 ➢ the television channel reserved for use with your STB-DVD-VCR (or the LINE input if used).
Using the G-CODE Feature Before presetting your STB-DVD-VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your STB-DVDVCR ◆ 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. 3 Press the OK button. Result: The information concerning the programme is displayed. ☛ When using the G-Code function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes.
Modifying G-code 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 MENU a second time to confirm. If you wish to... Then... Select an input source other than the tuner (LINE 1 or LINE 2) ◆ ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes. Press the INPUT SEL. button one or more times to change the input source selection.
Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the STB-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. 12 Select the required recording stop time by pressing the or❷ buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the recording start time. 13 Press ❿ to select the recording speed.
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually Cancelling a Preset Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: ◆ Incorrect ◆ No longer required The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture. When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment manually by pressing the TRK buttons until the picture is clear and stable. 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer selection is displayed. ◆ The tracking bar appears.
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds 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. You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal speed). Example: 1 Press: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ❿ll to start playing the cassette ❿ll button one more time to make still mode. ❿❿ to start SLOW mode.
Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this STB-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. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: ➞ etc. Prev Seq. being Next Seq. played Seq.
Using the Tape Counter Searching for a Specific Sequence The tape counter: Index Skip Search ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2 simply by pressing the SEARCH button.
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder You can connect other audio/video equipment to your STB-DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. You can copy a cassette to your STB-DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder. Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Your STB-DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. Button Function TV STANDBY/ON Used to switch the television on and off. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. TV or VCR Used to switch between the TV and VCR modes. 2 Point the remote control towards the television. INPUT SEL. Used to select an external source.
Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the STB-DVD-VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. The STB does not output digital signals. 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.
Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 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 press the OK or ❿ button. ,❷ buttons, then 2 Select DVD using ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Language Setup using press the OK or ❿ button.
Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using Dynamic Compression 1. On : To select dynamic compression. 2. Off : To select the standard range. ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. PCM Down Sampling 1. On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is not 96KHz compatible. In this case, the 96KHz signals will be down converted to 48KHZ. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : STB 2. Off : 3 Select Audio Setup using the OK or ❿ button.
Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using button. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : 3 Select Display Setup using press the OK or ❿ button. 3. 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV. NTSC Disc Output “NTSC” if the screen only has one NTSC-video entrance. If this is not the case, you can choose to leave “ PAL 60Hz” as is. ,❷ buttons, then 4 Use the ,❷ buttons to select the desired item.
Setting Up the Parental Control acxz 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. Yes 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Parental Setup using press the OK or ❿ button. ,❷ buttons, then Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : STB .
acxz Playback Features Special A/V Receiver Connections During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ll button. To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your STBDVD-VCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. Before You Begin...
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. • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup.
Using the Display Function acxz When Playing a DVD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. TITLE ,❷ buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to make the desired setup. 2 Use the • 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. To 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.
acxz Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle acxz Using the ANGLE button You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the subtitle button. When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the SUBTITLE button Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. ( 2 Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the screen.
Repeat Play acxz Selecting acxz the Audio Language Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. When playing a DVD Using the Audio button 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛, ❿ buttons. • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the ➛, ❿ buttons.
Using the Mark Function acxz MP3/WMA Play acxz This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. When an MP3/WMA Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. Using the Mark Function (DVD) • If more than two file extensions are present, select the media of your choice. • To change the currently playing media, press the ■ button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote.
MP3/WMA Play Picture CD Playback • Select JPEG in the menu to view a Photo CD. • To change the currently playing media, press the ■ button twice and then press the DISC MENU button. • If no button on the remote controller is pressed for 60 seconds, the menu will disappear and the selected item will be played. CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.
Picture CD Playback CD-R JPEG Discs • 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 Joliet format can be played. Album Photo : 1 /215 • The name of the JPEG file may not be longer than 8 characters and should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
Main Menu STB Function After installing your antenna system and SV-DVD54T with appropriate connectors. Display Screen 1. Plug in the AC main power and switch on the receiver. 2. Press the MENU key to bring up the main menu. Before you can view the television programme, you must perform the installation. Therefore you will see only menu images at first.
Select Videotrack 5. ➛ , ❿ key: 1. Press the ALT key twice to see the videotrack list. 2. Press the , ❷ and OK key to select one. Use to display the programme list by 30 minutes per block. 6. Select the channel by pressing , ❷ key and press the OK key to watch this channel. Select Favorites Subtitle 1. Press the FAV key see the Favorite list. 2. Press the , ❷ and OK key to select one.
Teletext VBI When the current broadcasting program provides Teletext, press the TEXT key two times to see the current Teletext VBI list. If Teletext VBI is available on current programme, [ ] is displayed on the banner after changing programme(channel). To change the Teletext VBI: Manual Scanning To tune-in new channels and weak signals, the SVDVD54T has been provided with the option “Manual Scanning” where the channel data can be entered by the user.
Installation Delete Frequency Reset to Factory Defaults This is to restore the factory set values in case the user has encountered some problems after changing any values of channel data and others which may be in error. At the request window, if you press the OK key, the receiver will be reset to factory default settings automatically. ➢ This cause your previous settings to be deleted! 1. Select the desired frequency list you want to delete by pressing INFO. key. 2. Press the OK key for confirmation.
Channel Organising Parental Lock This “Parental Lock” feature sets viewing restrictions and prevents unauthorized access to your SV-DVD54T through the PIN (Personal Identification Number), which is a 4 digit number. (The factory presets PIN Code : 0000) On selecting this menu, you will have two options: to set lock for any desired channel and to change your PIN value. 1. Enter PIN Code. If you have not entered your own PIN Code then the PIN Code 0000 applies, which was set at the factory.
Parental Lock System Setup Set Channel Lock STB 1. Select the TV or RADIO channel window by pressing the ➛ , ❿ or TV/RADIO key. 2. Select the channel by pressing the , ❷ or ➛➛ , ❿❿ keys. 3. Select the channel lock by pressing INFO. key. 4. Press the OK key for confirmation. This will lock the channel. Whenever you need to view the channel, you will have to enter the PIN at the request window.
Technical Specifications (VCR / DVD) Rated voltage General AC 110 - 240V~, 50/60Hz Power consumption 30Watts Weight 4.5Kg Size 430mm X 330mm X 94mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Output Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.
Technical Specifications (STB) Type Demodulator RF Input COFDM DEMODULATION (DVB-T) FFT 2K OR 8K Code Rate 2/3, 7/8 Guard Intervals 1/32 Input Connector IEC, Female Frequency range 174~230MHz, 470~862MHz Input Signal Level -78 ~ -20 dBm System decoding MPEG 2 ISO/IEC 13818.
Troubleshooting Guide (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 STANDBY/ON button? You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. The television programmeme was not recorded ◆ Check the STB-DVD-VCR aerial connections.
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action ◆ Disc does not play. ◆ ◆ ◆ 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. ◆ ◆ ◆ The icon appears on screen. Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a CD. 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
Troubleshooting Guide (STB) In some region, the digital terrestrial signal may be weak.So you’d better use the antenna in which the booster was built, for watching the weak sinal channels. You can download and upgrade the system software of the receiver through a specific channel through a specific channel designated by the broadcaster.The Distributor will provide you with more information about that.
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