Samsung DVD-HR720 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)
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Instruction Manual DVD-HR720 TV Guide On Screen User's Manual is attached as an appendix. English www.samsung.com AK68-00758B-01 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
radio/TV technician for help. I This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot NOTE be used elsewhere. I This HDD & DVD recorder is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat HDD & DVD RECORDER. If this occurs, turn the HDD & DVD RECORDER off and on again with the DVD POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The HDD & DVD RECORDER - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
• Did you move your HDD & DVD RECORDER suddenly from a cold place to a warm place? In this case, do not connect the plug to the power outlet and wait for two is highly vulnerable to the environment. Disc Specifications DVD-Video • A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
MOTION JPEG is not supported. Using CD-RW/-R recording. • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording. DVD-RW Disc Playback and Recording • Recording - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
refer to the user's manual for the player. • For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the cartridge and use the disc only. Disc Copy Contents Copy Specifications Contents HDD © DVD DVD © HDD Recorded Video Title Supported Supported Copy Protected Title Not supported Not supported Move Copy - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
Specifications 4 Disc Copy 6 General Features 9 Before Reading the User's Manual 10 How to use the HDD & DVD RECORDER 10 Unpacking 12 Description 14 Front Panel 14 Front Panel Display 14 Rear Panel 15 Tour of the Remote Control an AV amplifier with a digital input jack 25 Playback Before - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
Specifications 126 TV Guide On Screen®® User Manual Notice 128 TV Guide On Screen Overview 128 Listing 129 Search 130 Recordings 133 Schedule 135 Setup 137 Record 143 Remind 147 Guide Navigation 152 Remote Control 152 Screen Components 153 Panel Menu 156 Guide Setup for a DVD Recorder - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
with an easy-to-use user interface The integrated menu system allows you to perform desired operations both easily and conveniently. With a HDD, DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc, you can edit recorded video, create a playlist, edit video in a specific sequence according to your requirements. Simultaneous - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 120~123) 10 - English Copyright ©2005 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user's manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. How to use the HDD & DVD RECORDER Step - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
length (interval between chapters) varies according to the recording mode. Step 5 Editing a recorded disc Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The HDD & DVD RECORDER supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs and HDD. With a simple and easy edit menu, you - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
number buttons, TV MUTE, INPUT button. Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) AC43-12002H Quick Guide AK68-00827B Instruction Manual AK68-00758B TV Guide Setup Quick Guide AK68-00827D Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote Control • Open the battery cover on the back of - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
POWER button. 2. Enter a 2-digit code by using the numerical buttons on the remote control. See "Controllable TV Codes" If the code works, your TV set will be turned on or off. If it does not respond, try other codes. Controllable TV Codes RCA REX SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SANYO SCHNEIDER BUTTON 82 10 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
CH button on the remote control. 9. AV 2 INPUT Connect external equipment. 10. DV-INPUT Connect external digital equipment with a DV jack. (such as a camcorder) 11. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. 12. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback or recording. 13. P.SCAN BUTTON - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL) Connects to an amplifier having a digital optical audio input jack. 2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT(COAXIAL) Connects to an amplifier having a digital coaxial the output signal of the DVD. To watch NOTE DVD/HDD playback your TV, you must connect audio/video cables. English - 15 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
the Remote Control 1 20 2 3 21 4 22 5 23 24 6 25 26 7 7 8 9 9 10 27 11 28 12 29 13 14 30 15 31 16 32 17 33 18 34 19 35 1. DVD POWER Button 2. NUMBER Buttons 3. 100+ Button Press this to select channel 100 or higher. 4. DVD Button Press this to operate DVD. 5. HDD - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
Overview A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the HDD & DVD RECORDER. Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
. Select one of the following antenna connections that best suits you below. Antenna + HDD & DVD RECORDER + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the HDD & DVD RECORDER. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box. Wall RF Cable TO - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
Connecting & Setting up Antenna + Cable box + HDD & DVD RECORDER + TV You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on. Wall TO ANT IN TO ANT OUT TO ANT INPUT I - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
audio/video connections on this unit. Connecting to a Video input jack Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on the HDD & DVD RECORDER and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV (or AV amplifier). LINE IN AUDIO R L VIDEO Red White Audio/Video Cable Yellow • You will - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
audio cables(white and red) between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the HDD & DVD RECORDER and AUDIO IN jacks on your TV(or AV amplifier). (See pages 23 ~ 25) I S-Video and Component video outputs are NOTE available only if your TV supports - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
and COMPONENT IN(Y,PB,PR) jacks on your TV (or AV amplifier). 2. If the TV connected supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the HDD & DVD RECORDER to enjoy higher quality video. 3. The message "Press [Yes] to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press [No]" will - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
Connecting & Setting up Step 3 : Connecting the Audio cable There are several ways to connect your HDD & DVD RECORDER. Select the audio connection that best suits you below. Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV's speakers. Audio Cable Red White Yellow R L - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
Connecting & Setting up Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. Audio Cable Red White Front(L)speaker Front(R)speaker R L ANALOG AUDIO LINE IN 24 - English - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
you will need to set up the audio settings. (See pages 42~43) AV amplifier Optical Cable (not supplied) or Coaxial Cable (not supplied) Digital Audio LINE IN Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
or AV 2 IN jacks Connect a external device to AUDIO/VIDEO AV 1 IN jacks or AV 2 IN jacks of the HDD & DVD RECORDER. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB, DVD, Cable Box or Camcorder). Connecting & Setting up Audio/Video Cable S-Video Cable (not supplied) or Camcorder R L AUDIO - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
Connecting & Setting up Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your HDD & DVD RECORDER. I If the input is not selected automatically, NOTE press the INPUT button on the remote to select proper input. English - 27 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
of the HDD & DVD RECORDER using the IR Blaster cable as shown. This connection enables you to control the cable box's power and channels. HDD & DVD Recorder. 2. Find the Cable Box IR Sensor To control cable box recording, find the IR sensor. A. Turn the cable box Off. B. Hold the cable box's remote - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
automatically set and displayed in the front panel display. I After the current time is set automatically, NOTE HDD & DVD RECORDER will perform Auto Channel Memory for about 3 minutes. If power is turned on while Auto Channel Memory is in process, Auto Channel Memory will stop. In this case - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
your HDD & DVD RECORDER. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record System Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT System Setup 1 MENU Button Press this button on the remote control to - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
to perform the TV Guide Setup now, press the TV GUIDE button on the remote control, and the Guide screen will disappear. This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. HDD Title Music Title Press - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
System Setup 4 Press the ...† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. HDD Title Music Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set Clock Set √ √ Photo Timer Record Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 5 Press the ...† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
press the ENTER or √ button. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record System Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 5 Press the ...† buttons to select Manual Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. HDD Title Music Photo Manual Clock Set Date Time JAN - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 3 Press the ...† buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or √ button. • System menu will be displayed. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record Setup System Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Auto Power Off : Off √ CM - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 3 Press the ...† buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or √ button. • System menu will be displayed. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record Setup System Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Auto Power Off : Off √ CM - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Off : Auto power off is disabled. • 2 Hour : HDD & DVD RECORDER will automatically turn off for 2 hours after the last button is pressed. • 6 Hour : HDD & DVD RECORDER will automatically turn off for 6 hours after the last button is pressed. If - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
System Setup CM Skip Time Setting When a program recorded on a HDD, a DVD-RAM, a DVD-RW, or a DVD-R is played, the unit can be set to automatically skip a portion of the program corresponding to a CM(commercial) skip time set by the user. 4 Press the ...† buttons to select CM Skip Time, then press - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 3 Press the ...† buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or √ button. System menu will be displayed. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record Setup System Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Auto Power Off : Off √ CM - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
Title Music Photo Timer Record System Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 4 Press the ...† buttons to select Front Display, then press the ENTER or √ button. System HDD Title Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Music Auto Power Off : Off √ Photo CM - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
TV program on the TV GUIDE screen. (V mode) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the ...† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RW(V) Title Music Photo Timer Record System Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
ENTER or √ button. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record System Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Setup MOVE SELECT Recording or when you turn the power off. 3 Press the ...† buttons to select Language, then press the ENTER or √ button. Language setup menu will be displayed. HDD - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
menu. Press the MENU NOTE button to exit the menu. I The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc. Setting up the Audio Options You can connect the HDD & DVD RECORDER to an external amp or Home theater. Allows you to setup the Audio device and sound status depending on - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
Off : Doesn't output DTS signal. Select this when your AV receiver or AV amplifier does not have DTS decoder. 2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output when you play DTS track. Select this only when your AV receiver (or AV amplifier) have DTS decoder. Dynamic Compression This is only active - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record System Language Audio Video Parental Control Setup Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio 1. 0 IRE : This is the standard NTSC reference black level for consistent brightness/ contrast - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
"Video Output Mode Progressive Scan" will appear. The video will now be Progressive Scan. If your TV supports Progressive Scan, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the HDD & DVD RECORDER. To view 'Progressive scan mode', first connect the component cable. (See page 22) Be sure the Component - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
unit in Stop mode, press the P.SCAN button on the front of the HDD & DVD RECORDER. The message "Press [Yes] to confirm Interlace scan mode. Otherwise, press If you press the P.SCAN button by mistake when your TV does not support Progressive mode, the mode will then need to be released. To release - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
Parental Control 4 Enter the 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. The "Confirm the password" message will be displayed. Enter your password again. The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
then press the ENTER or √ button. 3 When you operate your HDD & DVD RECORDER for the first time, the "Create the Password" message will be digit password using the number buttons on the remote control. The "Confirm the password" message will be displayed. HDD Title Music Photo Timer Record - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the HDD & DVD RECORDER and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this HDD & DVD RECORDER is described on the rear panel of the HDD & DVD - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
HDD & DVD RECORDER closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. • The HDD & DVD RECORDER does not play discs automatically after the initial power on. • When the HDD & DVD RECORDER is powered disc type. If this occurs, refer to the instructions written on the disc case. I Be especially - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
title. Some discs may not support the title menu functionality. For HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R Disc 1 user will play and then stop. Even if the playlist is deleted, the original recording will remain. (VR mode only) 1 During play, press the SEARCH ( the remote control. ) buttons on HDD/ DVD-VIDEO/ DVD - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
you can search quickly through a chapter or track. 1 During play, press the SKIP ( remote control. ) buttons on the • If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter or track or marker(HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode)). Pressing the button once again within 3 seconds returns to - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
ANYKEY Press the STEP( in the pause mode. ) buttons on the remote control • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. to select Search, then press the ENTER or √ button. HDD Title 1/10 Time 00:01:45 MOVE CHANGE Playback DVD-Video Title 1/10 Chapter 1/40 Time 00:01:45 MOVE - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
ENTER button. • If you want to move to a desired time the following instructions will help you find a scene. I This may not work for some discs. When NOTE Search, then press the ENTER or √ button. HDD Title 1/10 Time 00:01:45 MOVE CHANGE Playback DVD-Video Title 1/10 Chapter 1/40 Time 00:01: - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
and Playlists, Recordable Time(Title), Available Space(Music/Photo). HDD Disc Info Total Title 15 Total Playlist 2 Recordable Time:Title 31 12:39 AM Length 00:01:43 SP Playing Time 00:13:27 Audio Dolby Digital 1/1 L+R Title Protection Not Protected JAN/01/2005 (SAT) AM 12:00 3 To - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
to select Scene Navigation, then press the ENTER or √ button. Scene Navigation HDD Title List No. 1 01 00:00:16 01 00:05:16 HDD Title Music Title Press ENTER or Right button for Title List. Photo Timer Record Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 1/1 Page MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 5 Press the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
EXIT Using the MENU button. • With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the MENU button. HDD Title Music Title Press ENTER or Right button for Title List. Photo Timer Record Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT • Press the ...† buttons to select Title, then press the ENTER or √ button - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
the ...† buttons to select Time Navigation, then press the ENTER or √ button. Time Navigation HDD √ 12:15 AM 12:15 AM 12:25 AM œ √ CHANGE SELECT RETURN EXIT 5 Press . I Cursor does not move if the selected recorded title is shorter than 1 minute. NOTE I The Navigation function may not work on a disc - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
Repeat √ Zoom Select Media √ Disc Manager • Press the ...† buttons to select Marker, then press the ENTER or √ button. MOVE √ PLAY CANCEL RETURN • HDD, DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR Mode) discs have the Marker function instead of the Bookmark function. The Marker function allows you to mark up to - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
Playing back a marker Using the MARKER button 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker 01 02 N:2 Clearing a marker Using the MARKER button 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Marker 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 √ N:10 Playback MOVE √ PLAY CANCEL RETURN Using the ANYKEY button - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
I When a marker is cleared while HDD/DVDRAM/-RW (VR mode) is playing, marker numbers will change. For example, if the 7th marker is cleared after ten markers are registered, the marker - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
Playing back a bookmark Using the MARKER button 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Bookmark 1 2 Clearing a bookmark Using the MARKER button 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Bookmark 1 2 MOVE √ PLAY CANCEL RETURN Using the ANYKEY button. • Press the ANYKEY button during - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
Selecting the Subtitle Language Using the ANYKEY button 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Selects one of the subtitle languages recorded on the disc. (VR mode) Search Navigation √ Marker Subtitle √ Audio √ Repeat √ Zoom Select Media √ Disc Manager Using the SUBTITLE button - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
recorded TV programs. (VR mode) Search Navigation √ Marker Subtitle √ Audio √ Repeat √ Zoom Select Media √ Disc Manager Using the AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback. HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW Audio Dolby Digital they are disc-specific. NOTE I Some discs allow you to - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the √ button. I This function is disc-dependent, and may not work on all DVDs. NOTE I This function does not work when a DVD has not been recorded with a multicamera angle system. English - 65 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
...† buttons to select Repeat Off, Repeat A-B, Repeat Title, Repeat Track or Repeat Chapter you want to play repeatedly, then press the ENTER or √ button. I HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW(VR mode), unfinalized DVD-R and unfinalized DVD-RW (V mode) NOTE discs will not repeat a chapter. Playback 66 - English - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
appear. I You can also activate Normal Playback by pressing the CANCEL button. I Audio CDs(CD-DA) and MP3 discs do not support the Repeat A-B function. HDD/DVD-VIDEO/ normal size ➔ X2 ➔ X4 ➔ X2 DVD-RAM/-RW/-R ➔ normal size I When recording is done in the EP mode, the Zoom function will not be - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
Select Media, then press the ENTER or √ button. Search Navigation Marker Subtitle Audio Repeat Zoom Select Media Disc Manager √ √ √ √ √ HDD DVD 3 Press the ...† buttons to select HDD or DVD, then press the ENTER or √ button. Playing an Audio CD/MP3 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) 1 Insert an audio - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
the Remote Control used the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your HDD & DVD RECORDER moves to and plays the previous track. If you press the JPEG files, the MP3 or JPEG screen NOTE appears after the disc is loaded. I If a disc contains a mix of MP3 and JPEG files, you - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
Buttons on the Remote Control used for MP3 playback Repeat CD (CD-DA) & MP3 Using : Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If pressed again, your HDD & DVD RECORDER moves to and plays the previous track. If you press the this button within three seconds after - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
play mode, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Normal (CD (CD-DA)/MP3): Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. • Repeat Track (CD (CD-DA)/MP3) • Repeat Folder (MP3) • Repeat All (CD (CD-DA)/MP3) • Random (CD (CD-DA)/MP3): The random - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
4 If you playlisted a wrong track, press the √...† buttons to select the wrong track, then press the ENTER or CANCEL button. The wrong track will be removed. CD TRACK 1 01. CDDA TRACK 2 02. CDDA TRACK 3 03. CDDA TRACK 4 CDDA TRACK 5 CDDA TRACK 6 CDDA TRACK 7 1/3 Page MOVE Delete Make - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
Playback Delete the Playlist Go To Edit Playlist 1 Press the ANYKEY button during the Music List playback. CD CD-DA Pla0y 1M/1o5de Go 0T4o:5P7laylist New Playlist TRACK 1 Music List » 02 : 10 TRACK 1 CDDA TRACK 2 CDDA TRACK 3 CDDA TRACK 4 CDDA TRACK 5 √ CDDA TRACK 6 CDDA TRACK 7 1/3 Page - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
4 Press the ...† buttons to select the Go To Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. CD CDDA TRACK 1 CDDA TRACK 2 CDDA TRACK 3 CDDA TRACK 4 CDDA TRACK 5 CDDA TRACK 6 CDDA TRACK 7 1/3 Page Edit Playlist 01. TRACK 1 02. TRACK 3 03. TRACK 7 04. TRACK 4 1/1 Page MOVE Add RETURN EXIT 5 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
Right button for Title List. Photo Timer Record Setup MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT CD Copy .mp3 √ DVD 1/3 Page MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 3 Press the ...† buttons to select HDD or DVD, then press MP3 or JPEG screen NOTE appears after the disc is loaded. I If a disc contains a mix of MP3 and - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
Slide Show To set up, follow steps 1~3 on page 75. 4 Press the ANYKEY button. CD DSC01194 Photo List Index: 1/10 .. DSC01189 DSC01190 DSC01191 Copy DSSClid0e11S9h2ow √ DSC01193 DSC01194 Select Media √ 1/2 Page DSC01199 MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT Rotate To set up, follow steps 1~3 on - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 77
Zoom To set up, follow steps 1~3 on page 75. Go To Photo List To set up, follow steps 1~3 on page 75. 4 Press the ENTER button to select the picture you want to see, then press the ANYKEY button. 4 Press the ENTER button to select the picture you want to see, then press the ANYKEY button. - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference. Recordable Discs This HDD & DVD RECORDER can record on the following discs. HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording Before Recording 78 Recording the current TV program you - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
to specific conditions. NOTE Uninitialized Disc Do you want to initialize this disc? Yes No DVD-R: Formatting DVD is unnecessary and only Video Mode Recording is supported. Unrecordable video Video with copy protection cannot be recorded on this HDD & DVD RECORDER. When the HDD & DVD RECORDER - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
the HDD or DVD button. If you select DVD, Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display. If an unused DVD-RAM disc is used, you will be prompted to format first - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
mode NOTE and the channel while recording. I Recording will stop automatically if there is no free space left for recording. I Up to 99 titles can be recorded onto a disc.(DVD-RAM/-RW/-R) I Up to 999 titles can be registered on the HDD. I HDD recording is available for up to 24 hours - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
. 1 Press the HDD or DVD button. If you select DVD, press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display. If an unused DVD-RAM disc is used, whether to format or not will - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 83
playback related icons on the screen, press any direction button on the remote control. - To stop recording - Press the STOP ( ) button to stop or finish a recording in progress. • When using DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs, the message "Updating the information of disc. Please wait for a moment" is displayed - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
pressing the REC button. This function does not operate when making a Timer Record in TV Guide mode. I The timer counter decreases by the NOTE minute from 8:00 to 0:00, then the HDD & DVD RECORDER stops recording. - To stop recording - Press the STOP ( ) button. The message "Do you want to stop - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
. I No sound is heard during search mode. NOTE I DVD disc playback is available during HDD recording. However, JPEG and MP3 files in the disc cannot be played back. I HDD playback is available during DVD recording. However, JPEG and MP3 files in the HDD cannot be played back. Using the TITLE LIST - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
in progress screen appears. 2 Pressing the STOP ( ) button once more will stop the recording. Using the TITLE LIST button 1 With the unit in recording mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List HDD No. Title Length 008 JAN/18/2005 02:15A 00:10:21 009 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
Time 106 Copying from DVD to HDD 110 Copying MP3 or JPEG Files from a Disc to HDD . .111 Disc Manager 113 • Title List Title List is a list of previously recorded programs. If a title is deleted, that title cannot be played again. • Play List This refers to a list of user-selected titles. When - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
Editing (Title List) Renaming(Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. 3 Press the ...† buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER or √ button. The Rename screen is displayed. HDD JAN / 1 8 / 2005 12:15 AM CH 11 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
Locking (Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. button. • Press the ...† buttons to select Title, then press the ENTER or √ button. Title List HDD Title Protection: JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM CH11 On Off JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM SP MOVE - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
instructions to delete an entry from the Title List. Using the TITLE LIST button 1 With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. Title List HDD will be prompted with the confirmation message. HDD, DVD-RAM(VR mode), DVDRW(VR mode): If - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
(See page 114) I Once an entry is deleted from the Title List it cannot be recovered. I Once DVD-RW/-R is finalized, it cannot be deleted. Splitting a Section of a Title (Split) Follow these instructions to split a section of a Title List entry into two titles. Using the TITLE LIST button 1 With - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
-related buttons, move to a point to split and press the ENTER button. Split HDD JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM CH11 Title List No. 001 Split 1 Split 2 cannot be recovered after splitting. Do you want to split?" is displayed. Split HDD JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM CH11 Title List No. 05 Split 1 Split - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
(Partial Delete) Follow these instructions to delete a section of are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. HDD Partial Delete JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM CH11 Title 1/1 Page MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT • When using a DVD-RAM/-RW(VR) disc, you can select Partial Delete directly by pressing - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
7 Press the œ √ buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. Partial Delete HDD JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM CH11 Title List No. 001 Start End 00:01:00 Start 00:06:35 00:06:35 Return MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT Partial Delete HDD JAN/18/2005 12:15 AM CH11 Title List No. 001 Start End - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
instructions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. (VR mode) Using the TITLE LIST button 3 Press the ...† buttons to select New Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. The Make Playlist screen is displayed. HDD button at the end point. HDD Make Playlist New Playlist Scene No - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
will skip to the next title. Playing Entries in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist entries. (VR mode) Using the PLAY LIST button mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Playlist screen is displayed. Playlist HDD No. Title Length 001 JAN/16/2005 12:15A 00:10:21 002 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97
Renaming a Playlist Entry Follow these instructions to rename a playlist entry, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist entry. 3 Press the ...† buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER or √ button. The Rename screen is displayed. (VR mode) Using the PLAY LIST button HDD 1 8 / JAN / 2005 12:15 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98
Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. (VR mode) Using the select Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. The Edit Playlist Scene screen is displayed. Edit Playlist HDD Playlist No. 1 01 00:00:26 02 0:00:07 03 00:06:04 04 0:00:03 05 0: - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99
7 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. Modify Scene HDD New Playlist Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/7 00:00:20 . 6 Press the ENTER button at the start point of the scene. Modify Scene HDD New Playlist Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/7 00:00:20 Start - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 100
scene you want to move (change the position), then press the ANYKEY button. Edit Playlist HDD Playlist No. 1 01 0:00:26 02 Play Modify Move 05 Add0:00:26 06 the ...† buttons to select Move, then press the ENTER or √ button. Edit Playlist HDD Playlist No. 1 01 00:00:26 02 00:00:07 03 00:00:04 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 101
then press the ENTER or √ button. The Add Scene screen is displayed. Add Scene HDD JAN/16/2005 12:15AM Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/7 00: 6 Press the ENTER button at the starting point of the scene. Add Scene HDD JAN/16/2005 12:15AM Scene No. 001 Start End Title List : 1/7 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 102
the ...† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. Edit Playlist HDD Playlist No. 1 01 0:00:26 Do02you w0:0a0n:0t7to d03elete00:t0h6e:04sce0n4e ? 0: , Copy, Delete, Edit Playlist, Go To Titlelist, Disc Manager. HDD Rename Copy Delete JAN/16/2005 12:15 AM CH11 Edit Playlist - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 103
& Remaining time and space on the current disc in DVD Record mode * Total record time and space of selected titles for copying Contents Copy Specifications Contents HDD © DVD Recorded Video Title Copy Protected Title Supported Not supported Copy Once Title Move (Deletes the Title in the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 104
button to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display. Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. 3 Select the HDD by pressing the HDD button on the front panel of the HDD & DVD RECORDER or on the remote control. 4 With the unit in Stop mode - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 105
in progress, press the CANCEL button. - Copying an Unedited title - 9-1 The "Do you want to use high speed copy mode?" message is displayed. Copy HDD Copy To : HDD © DVD No. Title Rec.Mode Length 1 JAN/18/2005 12:15A LP © HS 00:10:21 Start Do you waAnddt taolisutse high speed copy moRedce - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 106
to close the disc tray. Wait until LOAD disappears from the front panel display. Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. 3 Select the HDD by pressing the HDD button on the front panel of the HDD & DVD RECORDER or on the remote control. 4 With the unit in Stop mode/Playback - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 107
Repeat steps 8~9 to select an additional title you want to copy. Copy HDD Copy To : HDD © DVD No. Title Rec.Mode Length 1 JAN/18/2005 12:15A LP © or √ buttons to select Start, then press the ENTER button. Copy HDD Copy To : HDD © DVD No. Title Rec.Mode Length 1 JAN/18/2005 12:15A LP © - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 108
ANYKEY button. Press the ...† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. The message "Do you want to delete?" is displayed. Copy HDD Copy To : HDD © DVD No. Title Rec.Mode Length 1 JAN/18/2005 12:15A LP © HS 00:10:21 2 JAN/19/2005 13:1D5oA youLPw©anHtS to d00e - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 109
for each title. To setup, follow steps 1 to 7 on pages 106~107. 8 Press the ...† buttons to select a title to change its record mode in the copy screen. Copy HDD Copy To : HDD © DVD No. Title Rec.Mode Length 1 JAN/18/2005 12:15A LP © HS 00:10:21 2 JAN/19/2005 13:15A SP - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 110
Add to list [HDD] Available LP 40:16:56 52.99 GB Total 00:10:21 0.25 GB MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT - About Using COPY button - Press the ...† buttons to select the title you want to copy from the title list and then press the COPY button on the remote control. The Copy - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 111
. mp3 MP3 Straight from the heart.mp3 MP3 Run to you.mp3 MP3 Heaven.mp3 MP3 This Love.mp3 1/3 Page SELECT RETURN EXIT Contents Copy Specifications Contents Recorded Video Title Copy Protected Title Copy Once Title DVD © HDD Supported Not supported Not supported Editing English - 111 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 112
begins. Subfolders and files in the selected folder are copied. Music List CD Bryan Adams.mp3 MUSIC Copying... Disc Type : HDD Bryan Adams.mp3 HDD MP3 Bryan Adams_2.mp3 free space : 2939 MB MP3 Straight from the heart.mp3 totaMl fUilSeInCumber : 1/16 MP3 Run to you.mp3 Copying File Name - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 113
be slightly different due to the file system. Contents Copy Specifications Contents MP3 JPEG(photo) HDD © DVD Not supported Not supported DVD © HDD supported supported Disc Manager Editing the Disc Name Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 114
√ buttons to select Rename, then press the ENTER button. The Rename screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc Protection Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. Back Space Space Delete Clear Save MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 115
or remote to select which disc (DVD/HDD) you want to format. I Shortly after HDD disc format, the NOTE space equivalent to several 10 seconds or several minutes will be displayed as used. This is because a certain HDD space is always reserved for data recording for the purpose of EPG service - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 116
will be deleted. [Music/Photo PDaortityioonu] want to continue? Used Space Ye0s006MB No Available Space 10034MB MOVE Delete All Format SELECT RETURN EXIT Music Disc Manager HDD [Title Partition] Used Space 00 : 10 : 32 Available Space 054 : 20 SP All music will be deleted. [Music - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 117
a protected entry, disable Protect for it on the Lock item. • When protected a DVD-RAM is used, data cannot be deleted from a disc. 4 Press the œ √ : 06 SP Disc Protection Info Not Protected Rename Protection Delete All Format MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 3 Press the œ √ buttons to select Delete - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 118
Protected Current Rec. Mode VR-Mode Rename Protection Delete All Finalize Format MOVE SELECT RETURN EXIT 3 Press the ...† buttons to select on the amount of data recorded on the disc. I Data on the disc will be damaged if the HDD & DVD RECORDER is powered off during finalization process. - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 119
Format SELECT RETURN EXIT 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. The disc is unfinalized. I A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in Video mode. NOTE Finalize Unfinalize Mark DVD-Video(RW) DVD-RW(V) Operation Same as DVD-Video Additional recording - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 120
the power outlet. Did you set the HDD & DVD RECORDER channel settings correctly? Check the free space on your HDD/DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. I pressed the REC button but there is no response. Troubleshooting 120 Problems and Solutions 124 Specifications 126 120 - English Checkpoint 1 Recording is - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 121
Check the regional code of the DVD disc. This HDD & DVD RECORDER cannot play DVD discs encoded with copy protection can not be copied to HDD. Checkpoint 2 Refer to "Contents Copy Specifications" on page 6 to check if copying is supported. Reference Checkpoint 1 The aspect ratio is fixed for DVD - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 122
selected the correct digital output options in the Audio Output Options menu. (See page 42) Remote Control Unit The remote control doesn't work. Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 3 Checkpoint 4 Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your HDD & DVD RECORDER. Allow for proper - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 123
find and read the section describing your problem, follow the instructions given. Plug your HDD &DVD RECORDER off and on. If the problem still persists, contact a nearby Samsung service center. To locate a center near you, call 1-800 SAMSUNG. Checkpoint 1 A recorded disc is played with only the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 124
Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. Problem You cannot record a copy protected movie. You cannot record. This disc is protected. This disc cannot be formatted regional code of the disc. This disc cannot be formatted. Please check the disc. You cannot format the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 125
to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your HDD & DVD RECORDER • The warranty information • A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Call 1-800-SAMSUNG for a center near - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 126
at 75Ω load) Picture Compression format MPEG-II Audio Compression format Dolby Digital 2ch/256Kbps Recording Recording Quality XP (about 8.5 Mbps), SP (about 4.5 Mbps), LP (about 2 Mbps), EP (about 1.6 Mbps or about 1.2 Mbps), Audio Frequency Response 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz Audio Output For DVD discs - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 127
TV Guide On Screen® User Manual TV Guide For use in USA Notice 128 TV Guide On Screen Overview 128 Guide Setup for a DVD Recorder 129 Screen Component 134 Panel Menu 137 Guide Navigation 138 Remote Control 138 Listing 139 Search 140 Recordings 143 Schedule 145 Setup 147 Record 153 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 128
for DVD recordable and DVR shows q Direct tuning to a channel q Shows information while watching TV q Streamlined System Setup and default setting options q Channel lineup customization q Help screens while in the Guide s The TV Guide On Screen system works with cable-ready, cable box, and digital - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 129
. q Press ENTER to display Screen Reminder Screen. Welcome Screen Reminder Screen If you previously skipped Guide setup, you see the Reminder Screen when you power On your DVD Recorder. To make a selection, use the up or down arrow buttons to highlight an option, and press ENTER. q Or press the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 130
TV Guide Screen 2: Enter ZIP or Postal Code q If you selected USA in Screen 1, you see the ZIP Code screen. q You input numbers by either - pressing the number buttons on the remote or - using the up or down arrow button to display a number, and then the left or right arrow button to move to - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 131
Screen 5 : Which TV Guide input is the cable box plugged into? If you Box Configuration Diagram q The diagram shows the correct way to install the G-LINK cable from the back of the DVD Recorder to the cable box. Make sure the G-LINK cable is properly installed. q Press ENTER to display Screen 8. - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 132
TV Guide Screen 9 : Cable Box Preparation q Follow the on-screen instructions, and press ENTER to display Screen 10. Screen 9 Screen 10: Cable Box Code Testing When testing is done, Screen 11 displays automatically. Screen 10 Screen 11: Cable Box Tuned to Channel 9? If you select Yes, you will - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 133
will see Screen 1. Screen 13 Screen 14:Congratulations q You have successfully completed Setup! q Press ENTER and you will see Screen 15. Screen 14 Screen 15:Helpful Information q This screen tells you valuable information on using your Guide. q Press Enter to watch TV. Screen 15 English - 133 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 134
to Record or set as a Reminder q Panel Ad - location where show- or product-specific information appears (and also where Panel Menu appears) q Channel Ad - location where show-specific information appears q Service Bar - provides access to the main Guide Services q Current Service Label - indented - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 135
Label highlighted, press the Menu button to display the option to Lock/Unlock the Video Window. Info Box An Info Box contains information about a show, service, ad, or provides general help. A Show Listing Info Box can have up to three sizes: Small, Large, and "No". The default size of the Info - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 136
is set to Remind Daily (manual record setting only). Remind Off Remind Suspended Recording Media HDD Show is set to Remind but HDD storage Recording Media DVD Delete Recording "I delete" Lock/Unlock Displays to indicate DVD storage Indicates recording will not be deleted until done so by user - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 137
Panel Menu Panel Menu Highlight Parked Highlight TV Guide Odometer Number Entry Box q A Panel Menu the Panel Ad and below the Video Window. q Panel Menu options within a Service are described in each respective Service section. q The up and down arrow moves between the options within the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 138
Label. Use the left or right arrow to highlight a different Service and then the down arrow to use that Service. Helpful information about each Service appears in the Info Box. s When in the Guide, pressing the TV GUIDE button on the remote control will NOTE always tune to the TV show displayed in - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 139
GUIDE button on your remote. Listings is always the first Service displayed in the Guide. With Listings highlighted, press the INFO button to display a Help screen q Set a show to Remind q Set a show to Record q Lock and unlock the Video Window q Access Panel and Channel Ads Screen 1 English - 139 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 140
TV Guide Search Search lets you find shows by category (HDTV, Movies, Sports, Children, Educational, News, Variety, Series), Keyword, or Alphabetical. Category Search Example: Movies 1 With Search highlighted, press the INFO button to display a Help screen. Screen 1 2 Press the INFO button - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 141
- closes the menu, changes no information, and returns to the Search Service Bar. • Tune to Channel - exits the Guide and tunes to the channel of the highlighted show (show airs in the future). • Set Recording - displays the Record Options menu, from which you can set frequency, start and end time - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 142
Recordings Services. 1 Highlight the KEYWORD Section Bar, and press ENTER to display the Keyword Search menu. Highlight New Search, and press ENTER. Screen 1 TV Guide and press ENTER to display all airings. You can then highlight a specific show listing and press ENTER to watch (if On now), or the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 143
the highlighted show. Screen 5 Screen 5-1 The Guide can store a maximum of 250 NOTE keyword entries. Recordings Recordings displays list of previously recorded or currently recording shows. 1 With Recordings highlighted, press the INFO button to display a Help screen. Press the INFO button again - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 144
Guide - List : Displays a complete list of every recorded the recorded shows along with the episode list(Press ENTER again to close the episode list). 5 Highlight a specific episode and - Go to Service Bar : closes the menu, changes no information, and returns to the Schedule Service Bar. - Resume - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 145
press ENTER to close the menu and return to the previous screen, or press MENU on the remote to cancel any changes and close the menu. Schedule Schedule lets you review, edit, or delete Record and Remind events that you set previously. 1 With SCHEDULE highlighted, press the INFO button to display - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 146
) • Weekly : the show title appears on a specific day of the week and is at the midway point Service Bar. • Tune to Channel - exits the Guide and tunes to the channel of the highlighted show (show airs in the future). s This option reads Watch Now if the show NOTE is currently airing. s Recording - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 147
• Change Channel Display • Change Default Options Screen 1 1 With SETUP highlighted, press the INFO button to display a Help screen. Press the INFO button again to close the screen. Screen 2 2 Highlight a choice, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen instructions. English - 147 TV Guide - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 148
System Settings Change System Settings lets you change your channel lineup as well as any updates to the information you entered during initial Guide setup (e.g., ZIP code, cable, antenna, recorder, etc.). 1 Press ENTER to display the Confirming Your Settings screen. You see your current settings - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 149
Guide • Change the service type if you are able to switch the source of the channel (e.g., cable, cable box, over-the-air, antenna, etc.) • Change the tune channel number using your remote control . Screen 2 Press the INFO button to display a Help screen. Press the INFO button again to NOTE close - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 150
Default Options lets you change default settings in the following categories: • General Defaults • Record Defaults • Remind Defaults 1 Highlight Change Default Options, and press ENTER. Screen 1 TV Guide General Default Options 1-1 General Default Options lets you set defaults for the following - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 151
TV Guide Press the INFO button to display a Help NOTE screen. Press the INFO button again to close the screen. 3 When finished, press ENTER to highlight Done. Press ENTER again to close the menu and accept the changes. If you do not wish to save the changes: Highlight Go to Service Bar and press - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 152
Service Bar. or Highlight Cancel and press ENTER to close the menu, change no information, and return to the highlighted option. Remind Defaults Screen 1 1 Remind Defaults lets you set defaults for the following: • Auto Tune DVD RECORDER INFO button to display a Help screen. Press the INFO button - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 153
are 3 ways to set a show to Record: Using the Record Button on the Remote 1 Press the REC button on the remote to record the show Once with current default settings (Start and End recording On Time). Each time you press the REC button, you change the record frequency (but not the default settings - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 154
: the show title appears on a specific day of the week. • Off (not cancel) : keeps the show in the list but will not record this show until the frequency is changed • Cancel (no icon displayed) : does not record Screen 1-1 Screen 2 Using Manual Recording 1 Highlight Schedule, and press the MENU - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 155
TV Guide Press the INFO button to display a Help NOTE screen. Press the INFO button again to close the screen. 2 Use the arrow buttons to move through the options. Use the number or arrow keys to change the information, as necessary. 3 Highlight New Manual Recording and press ENTER to display the - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 156
TV Guide 4 When finished, press ENTER to highlight Schedule Recording. Press ENTER again to close the menu. You will see a Record icon for the selected frequency next to the show title. Manual recording is listed by channel number. NOTE Screen 4 If you do not wish to save the changes: Highlight - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 157
Recording, Set Reminder, Schedule Recording, Done). Press ENTER again to execute the action and close the Panel Menu. s Select Cancel and press ENTER to close the menu and return to the previous screen, or press Menu on the remote a Help NOTE screen. Press the INFO button again to close the screen. - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 158
Guide for a 9:00-10:00 program) - Weekly : the show title appears on a specific day of the week and is at the midway point of the originally scheduled show (e.g., = 1 min early Screen 2 Press the INFO button to display a Help NOTE screen. Press the INFO button again to close the screen. 3 When - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 159
Manual Reminder 1 Highlight the Schedule Service label, and press the MENU button to display the Schedule Options menu. Screen 1 Press the INFO button to display a Help channel/time combination on a specific day of the week - next to the show title. Manual reminder is listed by channel number - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 160
TV Guide • Based on your option settings and if the TV is On at the same start time as an existing Auto-Tune Reminder. • a show set with an Auto-Tune Reminder overlaps with a Recording already scheduled. 2 Select one of these options: • auto-tune anyway - this show will override an existing show set - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 161
Menu Navigation NOTE s Press the INFO button to display a Help screen. Press the INFO button again to close the screen. s The up and down arrows move the highlight among the options within a Panel Menu. The number buttons on the remote are used to input information. s An odometer option has arrows - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 162
the Guide. 2) Use the down arrow to select Change Channel Display. 3) Follow the on-screen instructions. Checkpoint 1 Yes. Highlight any of the 5 main Services (i.e., Listings, Schedule, Recordings, Setup, Search) and press the Info button. An Expanded Info Box displays additional help information - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 163
title in the Guide? Troubleshooting Checkpoint 1 Yes. TV Guide On Screen has a Manual Record and Remind feature. numbers in the Guide are incorrect. How can I look for a specific show in the Guide? Checkpoint 1 Review Screen 4 and Screen 5 in the Initial Guide Setup section. English - 163 - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 164
and do the following: - Press the Menu button on the remote. - Use the down arrow to highlight Edit Reminder, and press ENTER. - Verify the Power On TV option reads Yes. • The DVD RECORDER must be Off at the scheduled time for Power On TV. Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 •Check the Schedule menu and - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 165
the Guide where you can view up to 8 days of listings and show descriptions, tune to a show, set a show to record or remind, etc. • Lock/Unlock - When locked , the Video Window does not change as you move through Listings; when unlocked , the Video Window does change • Menu Button - A remote control - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 166
you review, edit, or delete Record and Remind events you previously set • Video Window - The video area that appears in the top left corner in the Guide • Recordings Service - A feature which displays previously recorded or currently recording shows on a DVR or the currently inserted DVD in a DVD - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 167
adjustments, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; use of non-SAMSUNG or unauthorized parts, supplies, accessories or equipment which damage this product or result in service problems; failures or problems due to incompatibility with - Samsung DVD-HR720 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 168
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Instruction Manual
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TV Guide On Screen User’s Manual
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