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- Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
Instruction Manual DVD-VR300 POWER TV POWER TV MUTE 100 + AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. DVD VCR TV VOL CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER REC SKIP F.ADV MARKER TITLE LIST MENU ANYKEY PLAY LIST DISC MENU TITLE MENU RETURN CLEAR INFO. TV/VCR SUBTITLE REC SPEED REC DVD VCR REC PAUSE PIP - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DVD Recorder-VCRS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private noncommercial use by end-user ) is used, this DVD Recorder-VCR may be damaged. Holding discs • Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. Cartridge • - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
• If you move your DVD Recorder-VCR suddenly from a cold place DVD-R/RW recorded in Video Mode is final- ized, it becomes DVD-Video. Audio CD • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. • Plays CD-DA format audio is 3M pixels. • MOTION JPEG is not supported. Using CD-R/RW • Use a 700MB(80 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
compatibility with these DVD-RAM discs, refer to the user's manual for the player. • This unit is compatible with both non-cartridge and car- tridge DVD-RAM, but the write-protect tabs on cartridgetype discs give better protection to your recordings. Protection This DVD Recorder-VCR can allow you - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
Reading the User's Manual 9 How to use the DVD Recorder-VCR 9 Front Panel 11 Front Panel Display 11 Rear Panel 12 Tour of the Remote Control 13 Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview 14 Unpacking 15 Connecting the Antenna Cable 15 Connecting the Video Cable 16 Connecting the Audio Cable - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
Scene for a Playlist Entry 81 Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR . . . . . .85 Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist . .85 Disc Manager 86 Reference Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R 93 Troubleshooting 94 Problems and Solutions (VCR 95 Specifications 96 English - 7 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
for any subsequent damage caused by above-mentioned problems. COPY PROTECTION • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD Recorder-VCR directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
operating each function About the use of this user's manual 1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~5) 2) If a problem occurs, check for Troubleshooting. (See pages 93~95) Copyright ©2004 Samsung Electronics Co. All rights reserved; No part or - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
on the disc once it has been finalized. Step 5 Editing a recorded disc Editing on discs is easier than conventional video tapes. The recorder supports many different edit functions, possible only with DVDs. With a simple and easy edit menu, you can operate various edit functions, such as delete - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
PROGRESSIVE BUTTON 7. S-VIDEO INPUT JACK 8. VIDEO INPUT JACK 9. AUDIO L.R INPUT JACK 10. DV INPUT JACK Front Panel Display 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11. CHANNEL / BUTTON 12. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 13. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON 14. TIME SLIP BUTTON 15. RECORD BUTTON 16. REW/SKIP BUTTON 17. STOP BUTTON 18 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
Getting Started Rear Panel 1. S-VIDEO OUT JACK 2. AUDIO OUT L,R JACK 3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) 4. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) 5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACK 6. AUDIO OUT R,L JACK COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R Y L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL CB/PB CR/PR LINE OUT LINE IN - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
. 15. REC Button Use to make a recording on DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs. 16. PIP Button Use to watch a subprogram on the PIP screen while watching the main program on the main screen. 17. DVD COPY Button Press this when you copy VCR to DVD. 18. TV POWER Button 19. AUDIO/TV MUTE Button Use this to - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
start using the recorder. Step 1 : Unpacking ❷ Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable ❷ Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable ❷ Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable ❷ Step 5 : Connecting External Devices ❷ Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord ❷ Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control • Quick Overview 14 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
• Remote Control (AK59-00015J) • Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H) • User's Manual (AK68-00416A) • Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regu- lations. Do not put them in the household trash. Method1 : Antenna + DVD RecorderVCR + TV : No Cable box You can record - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
supports -free, problems service center at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Method 1 : Connecting to a video input jack Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO (yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder-VCR and VIDEO(yellow) IN jack on the TV(or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy regular quality images. • Connect audio - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
Y Pb Pr COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R Y L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL CB/PB CR/PR LINE OUT LINE IN 1 R AUDIO R AUDIO L L VIDEO VIDEO sure that the color coded connections match. The Y, Pb and Pr component output jacks of your Note DVD Recorder-VCR must be connected to the - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
CB/PB CR/PR LINE OUT LINE IN 1 R AUDIO R AUDIO L L VIDEO VIDEO IN (FROM ANT.) RF OUT (TO TV) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y CB/PB CR/PR Make sure that the color coded connections match. Note That is, the Y, Pb and Pr component output jacks of your DVD Recorder-VCR should be connected to the exact - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks. COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R Y L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL CB/PB CR/PR LINE OUT LINE IN 1 R AUDIO R AUDIO L L VIDEO VIDEO IN (FROM ANT.) RF OUT (TO TV - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
2 automatically. Method 1 : Connecting a VCR, Settop Box(STB) or DVD player to the AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks of the DVD Recorder-VCR. You can record from connected equipment (VCR, STB or DVD). Method 3 : Connecting a Camcorder to - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
time setting has failed. In that case, set the current time through the manual clock set, as shown in pages 25~26. Install Batteries in the Remote Control • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. • Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
Connections Setting the Remote Control Your DVD Recorder-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. POWER TV POWER TV MUTE 100 + AUDIO SELECT INPUT SEL. DVD VCR TV VOL CH/TRK OPEN/CLOSE TIMER REC SKIP F.ADV MARKER TITLE LIST MENU ANYKEY PLAY LIST - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
on your DVD Recorder-VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. DVD-RAM(VR) System Setup • On-Screen Menu Navigation . . . . . 23 • Auto Clock Set 24 • Manual Clock Set 25 • Channel Set 26 • Setting Up the Language Features 27 • Setting Up the Audio Options - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. 4 Select Auto Clock Set using the ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. No Disc Clock Set Auto Clock Set Manual Clock Set 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. No Disc You - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii If Auto Setup fails to set the DVD Recorder-VCR's internal clock by locating a local TV station, follow these steps to set the date and time manually. NOTE: For accurate Timer Recording, your DVD RecorderVCR's internal clock must be set correctly. 1 Open "MENU" Press - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
is connected to an indoor or outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna. • Cable TV - Select if the DVD Recorder-VCR is connected to Cable TV. This feature allows you to manually set the DVD RecorderVCR's tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup. • Use this - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
❿ or ENTER button. If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you movie. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. 2 Select Setup using ❷ buttons, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. Press - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote When DTS soundtrack is played, sound is not outNote put from Analog Audio Output. 4 Use ❷ buttons to select the desired sub menu and - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. You can't use the Setup functions during playback. 2 Select Setup using ❷ • 4:3 Letter Box : 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 screen. Black bars will - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote 4 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote. • The 'Confirm the password.' message will be displayed. Enter your - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
0 to 9 buttons on the remote. Press the RETURN or ➛ button to return to the Note previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 4 Run "Auto channel memory" Move the selection arrow to "Auto Channel Memory," then press ENTER to select. • The DVD Recorder-VCR will automatically search for all - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
would like to add and delete a channel you wish to remove. DVD-VIDEO 1 Open "MENU" With the DVD in stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select "Setup" Using buttons, move the selection bar to "Setup" then press ENTER to select. DVD-VIDEO 5 Select Channel to Add/Delete Use the CH / buttons to tune - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
Channel" Move the selection bar to "RF output Channel", then press right to change. RF output Channel RF Output Channel When you connect the DVD Recorder-VCR to TV with RF Antenna Cable, follow the steps below to set the RF output channel. 5 Change "RF Output CH" Select channel 3 or 4 using - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
Only tapes that are missing the Record Safety Tab Note will play automatically when inserted. 1 Open "MENU" With the VCR in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select "Setup" Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to "Setup" then press ENTER to select. DVD - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
selection bar to " Auto Repeat". It sets the VCR to play a tape repeatedly [unless a tape control is activated (Stop, Fast Forward or Rewind)]. 3 you can choose Composite or Super(S) video. 1 Open "MENU" With the DVD Recorder-VCR in stop or play mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select "Setup" Using - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
off. • Bright - Front Panel Display will be bright all the time. • Dim - Front Panel Display will be dim all the time. 1 Open " MENU" With the DVD in Stop or Play mode, press the MENU button. . Auto dim Bright Dim 2 Select "Setup" Using the ❷ buttons, move the selection bar to "Setup" then - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this DVD Recorder-VCR is described on the rear panel of the DVD RecorderVCR. Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo DVD-VIDEO AUDIO-CD JPEG CDR/RW MP3 CDR/RW DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recorded content Disc Shape - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
a region number other than "1" or "ALL" •3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. •DVD-RAM not recorded following the Video Recording Standard •Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment. •PAL discs •DVD-ROM/DVD+RW/PD/MV-Disc/DiVX, etc •Video CD/CVD/SVCD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I This DVD Recorder-VCR can - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
. • If you insert MP3 Disc, your DVD Recorder-VCR will display the file list on the screen this occurs, refer to the instructions written on the disc case. recorder is unplugged, or if you press the STOP button twice.) This function is only applicable to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or audio - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿ button on the remote control. The playback speed will change as follows. DVD-VIDEO/ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW DVD-R PLAY FF1/FR1 FF2/FR2 FF3/FR3 FF4/FR4 FF5/FR5 FF6/FR6 AUDIO CD(CDDA) PLAY FF1/FR1 FF2/FR2 FF3/FR3 • You can scan the program - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
:04 *** D 2CH Press the ANYKEY button on the remote control during playback. DVD-VIDEO Title/Chapter/Time/Subtitle/Audio/Repeat/Angle/Zoom DVD-RAM/DVD-RW Title/Time/Subtitle/Audio/Repeat/Zoom What's a track? Note A track is usually a song on a Audio CD (CDDA) or MP3 disc. What's a chapter? A title - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
Repeat Play Using Repeat Play (For DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVDRW/DVD-R) (DVD-VIDEO only supports chapter repeat.) 1 Press the ANY KEY button. Using Repeat Play (For Audio CD/MP3) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. 2 Press ENTER button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select the - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
and then press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to Stop (B). • Your DVD Recorder-VCR will playback the selected section repeatedly. 3 If you want to select a title or chapter, select it using the Repeat item or press the CLEAR button on the remote control. English - 43 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
and then press the ENTER button. Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Audio languages and subtitle languages may not work depending on disc type buttons. • Subtitle display may be different depending on disc type. • DVD subtitles may overlap with your TVs subtitles. If this occurs, disable the - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
screen during playback. 2 Use ❷ to select Audio and use ➛❿ button to select the desired audio language. • Audio languages may be different because they are disc- work Note with all DVDs. This function does not work when a DVD has not been recorded with a multi-camera angle system. Playback English - - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
from the marked position. Setting a book mark 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. Bookmarking with DVD-RAM/ DVDRW(VR) disc • The screen will display "Marker" in place of "Bookmark" if you are playing a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR). • Up to 99 scenes can be marked. • If you press the ENTER button - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
button again after the screen was enlarged to twice the normal size, the screen size will be enlarged to four times the normal size. DVD-VIDEO/ DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R normal size 2X 4X 2X normal size 5 To return to the normal size, press the ENTER button repeatedly until the screen becomes of - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
one title. Some discs may not support the title menu functionality. 1 Press Info button on the remote control. Following information will be displayed. (Current deck status, recording speed, remaining time, input channel, current time.) For DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc 1 Press the TITLE LIST button - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
) to start playback from, and then press the ENTER button. • You can also select the track (song) by pressing the number buttons on the remote. Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements 5 (l➛➛) button: Returns to the beginning of the current track when pressed during playback. If you press this button within - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
play option using the ❷ buttons and press the ENTER button. • Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. • Random : The Random option plays a disc's tracks in random order. After a random list is generated and played completely, another random - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
To Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 Press the ANYKEY button. Repeat Mode will be highlighted. CD Anykey 01. TRACK 1 01/12 01. TRACK 1 02. TRACK 2 03. TRACK 3 04. TRACK 4 05. TRACK 5 06. TRACK 6 Music 00 :52 4:39 4:31 4:30 3:53 4:23 4:24 2 Select Play - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
Photo CD Playback 1 Insert a photo CD (JPEG) into the disc tray. 2 The screen shown below will appear automatically. (Press ❿II button to switch to slide show mode.) 4 Use the ➛❿ buttons to select clips menu and then press the ENTER button. : Returns to the Album screen. : The unit enters slide - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
on the remote. 4 RETURN ( ) button: Moves to the parent of the folder to which the current song belongs. 5 (❿❿l ) button: Playbacks the next track. 6 (l➛➛) button: Returns to the beginning of the current track when it is pressed during playback. If it is pressed again, your DVD Recorder-VCR plays - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
. • PIP will be deactivated. The PIP function allows you to view a sub screen together with the main screen in DVD mode. You can watch both DVD and TV together. PIP does not work in VCR mode. Note 1 Press the PIP button. • The current disc is played back on the PIP screen located at - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
align the recorded tracks with the playback heads to solve this problem. You may also set tracking manually. 1 Adjust Tracking Manually During playback, press the CH/TRK / buttons to remove white lines from the picture. 1 Insert VHS Tape Insert a standard VHS videotape into the VCR deck. • When - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
advance to the next frame. The DVD Recorder-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes. 1 Insert a S-VHS Tape Insert an S-VHS tape into the VCR deck. 2 Start Playback Press ❿II(PLAY/PAUSE) on the remote control to begin playback of the S-VHS tape. 3 Fps/Review In Play mode, press Forward - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
is given an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS Index Search System (VISS) cannot recognize index marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was recorded on a VCR without VISS. If you want to index two programs in a row, set your - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
VCR Recording 66 • Special Recording Features 67 • Record Speed 67 • Copy to DVD or VCR 68 58 - English • DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. • DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung Recorder and Other Company's Recorder. Disc Types DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording format - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
for DVD-RW. DVD-VR DVD-V DVD-R: Formatting DVD is unnecessary and only Video Mode Recording is supported. DVD-RW( Video mode)/-R • This mode automatically creates chapters at specified intervals during finalization. • Simple editing (erasing titles/changing title name). Concerning copy control - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 1. Check the antenna cable is connected. 2. Check the remaining time of disc. DVD-RAM/DVD-RW discs should be formatted in advance before beginning recording channel you want to record. 3 Press the REC Speed button on remote control, to select the recording speed (quality). • XP - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
30 appears on the On-Screen Display and the DVD Recorder-VCR will record for exactly 30 minutes. 4 Add Recording Time. Continue pressing REC to add recording time in 30 minute increments up to 4 hours. • The DVD Recorder-VCR stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed. Using the TIMER - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
to record DVD or VCR. • SOURCE : The video input source (L1 or L2), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording from. • Date : Set the recording DVD. XP (high quality) : Select when audio and video qualities are important. (Approx. 1 hour) SP (standard quality) : Select to record - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
to edit, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to edit the timer record list. Editing the settings for a timer recording 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Timer Rec., and then press the - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
disappear. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Timer Rec., and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select scheduled Record List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. DVD-RW(VR) CH 09 11/22 09:22AM 10:30AM Once SP CH 05 12/10 12:30AM 09:00AM Weekly - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
on your DVD Recorder-VCR when the image from which you want to start recording is displayed. 5 Press the STOP button on your DVD Recorder-VCR when the recording is finished. Also refer to the user manual for your External Devices when recording through Line In mode Note using Audio/Video cable - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
may not work with your DVD Note Recorder-VCR even if they have a DV output jack. Also refer to the user manual for your camcorder when recording through a DV jack. 3 Start Recording Press the (REC) button on the remote control or front panel. For options while recording is in progress, see "Special - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
Channel Press the TV/VCR button on the remote to switch to your TV tuner, then select a different channel on your television. 1 Start Recording Follow the Basic Recording instructions on page 66. 2 Watch a different media during recording You can watch DVD during VCR recording or watch Video tape - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
want to copy directly, choose "Direct Copy". DVD-RAM(VR) New Copylist Edit Copylist Direct Copy DVD-->VCR Direct copy DVD to VCR 1 Insert DVD disc you want to copy. 2 Insert VHS tape. 3 Press VCR copy button on front panel or remote control. 4 To stop recording press the stop button. • You can - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
cannot be saved. DVD-RAM(VR) 00:01:04 PLAY VCR-->DVD Start End 00:00:21 00:01:04 02 Copy All Direct copy VCR to DVD 1 Insert the VHS tape you want to copy. 2 Insert Recordable DVD disc. 3 Press DVD copy button on front panel or remote control. 4 To stop recording press the stop button - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
77 • Creating a Playlist Entry 78 • Editing a Playlist Entry 80 • Editing Scene for a Playlist Entry . 81 • Copying a Playlist Entry to the VCR . . 85 • Deleting a Playlist Entry from the Playlist 85 • Disc Manager 86 70 - English DVD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO Setup Timer Rec. Title Menu Disc Menu - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
CD CD JPEG+MP3 DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Timer Rec. DVD-RW(VR) DVD-RW(VR) Setup Timer Rec. Photo Music DVD-R(V) DVD-R(V) Setup Timer Rec. Copy Setup screen using the arrow and ENTER buttons. If recording or editing could have been finished properly because of any kinds of error, such - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
ENTER or ❿ button, or press the TITLE button on the remote control. • The Title List screen is displayed. !@ #$ % ^ DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R You can playback the recorded titles, edit a title name, edit record list entries and lock or unlock the record list. 1 Press the MENU button. 02/01/01 00:25 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
can also playback a recorded program by Note pressing the ANYKEY button and using the title, chapter or time items. 1 Press the MENU button. Editing 2 Press the ❷ button to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control. • The View - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
to delete? (Related Playlist may be deleted.)" is displayed. DVD-RW(Video mode), DVD-R: Since Playlist is not present, the message "Do you want press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control. • The View Title List screen is displayed. may be deleted.) 3 Press - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
the ❷ button to select Protection, and then press the ENTER button. • You will be prompted with the confirmation message 'Title Protection:'. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to lock an entry if you want to protect it from unexpected deletions. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 77
Deleting a Section from a Title List Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW Follow these directions to delete a section Title List, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the TITLE LIST button on the remote control. • The View Title List screen is displayed. 3 Press the ❷ button to select an entry you want - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
. 8 The image and time at the end point are displayed the end point window. Creating a Playlist Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode Follow these directions to create a new playlist entry from a recorded title. 9 Press the ❷ buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. • Message "Do you want - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
4 Select the start point of the section from which you want to create a new scene using the playback related buttons, and then press the PAUSE button. • Playback related buttons: ❿II, ❿❿l , l 7 Press the ENTER button to select END point. • The image and time at the end point are displayed on the - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
Playlist Entry DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR selected entry. Functionality is the same as the Rename item in the Edit Record List. • The screen returns to the Edit Playlist screen. 2 • or ❿ button, or press the PLAY LIST button on the remote control. • The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. 6 Press the MENU - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
. DVD-RAM DVD-RW Record List screen. 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press PLAY LIST button on the remote control - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
5 Press the ❷ button to select Edit Scene, and then press the ENTER button • The Edit Scene screen is displayed. Scene No. 1/9 01 00:00:26 02 00:00:07 03 04 00:00:03 05 00:00:11 06 Edit Scene Playlist No. 3 Play Modify 00:00:04 Move Add 00:00:04 Delete B. Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 83
5 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. 3 Press the arrow buttons to select the position where you want to move the selected scene, and then press the ENTER button. • The selected scene is moved to the new position. 6 Press the ❷ buttons to select Change, and then press the ENTER - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
4 Press the ❷ button to select Start, and then press the ENTER button. • The image and time at the start point are displayed on the Start window. E. Deleting a Scene from the Playlist 1 Press the arrow buttons to select the scene you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ❷ - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
DVD-RAM DVD-RW VR mode 1 Press the MENU button when the disc is stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. 3 Press the ❷ button to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button, or press the PLAY LIST button on the remote control the VCR, and - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
. • You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message 'Do you want to delete?'. Disc Manager Do you want delete? Editing Disc Name DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these directions to give a name to a disc 6 Press the ➛❿ buttons to select Yes, and then press the ENTER button. • The screen - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
5 Press the arrow buttons to select Save, and then press the ENTER button. • A disc name is given to the disc. 3 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Protection, and then press the ENTER or ❿ button. Disc Manager You may need to clear cartridge protection or Note unlock the protect before beginning - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
the ENTER or the ❿ button. Choose the recording format fot DVD-RW. DVD-VR DVD-V DVD-VR and DVD-V are defined according to their recording format Editing DISC DVD-VR Possible (Partial editing is possible) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-V Inconvenience DVD-RW DVD-R 3 Press the ❷ button to select Disc - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
DVD-RAM) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Follow these instructions to delete all title lists. 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. 2 Press the ❷ button to select Disc Manager, and then press the ENTER or the ❿ button. DVD position to be able to make a recording to a DVD-RAM disc. 1 Press the MENU - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
a disc DVD-RW DVD-R After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD Recorder-VCR, it needs to be finalized before it can be played back on external devices. 1 Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete entries Note from the record list - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
press the ENTER button. • The disc is unfinalized. • A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in Video mode. Mark Operation Finalize DVD-VIDEO(RW) Same as DVD-Video Unfinalize DVD-RW(V) Additional recording, protection and deletion are possible. • A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in VR - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
Reference • Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R 93 • Troubleshooting 94 • Problems and Solutions (VCR) . . . . 95 • Specifications 96 92 - English Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) ❷ Troubleshooting ❷ Problems and Solutions (VCR) ❷ Specifications ❷ LIMITED WARRANTY - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
disc inserted.) Cannot playback the disc. • Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up. • Check the regional code of your DVD disc. • This DVD Recorder-VCR cannot playback some types of disc. (See page 5.) No sound. • Are you watching a program in slow or skip mode? If - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
when the disc is stopped. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on your DVD recorder-VCR. Operate within distance. (15ft) Remove obstacles between your DVD Recorder-VCR and remote control. • Check whether the batteries are depleted. Other problems • Read the table of contents and - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note: The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD Recorder-VCR The warranty information A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center. Reference English - 95 - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
~69) Cable TV broadcasting: 1~125 Audio output jacks 1, 2 Optical/Coaxial digital audio output support Min. 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio Mbps) Min. 50dB at standard recording Min. 75dB 20 Hz ~ 20 KHz Audio Output For DVD discs, audio signals recorded at 96kHz sampling frequency are converted into - Samsung DVD-VR300 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97
service centre. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1-800-268-1620 or visiting our web site at www.samsung. under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
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