Samsung DVD-R125 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual DVD-R120/R121 AK68-00842E-00 DVD-R125 00842E-R125-EUR_Cover 6/23/05 11:37 AM Page 1 ...

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IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used...

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English - 3 Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2...

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● Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/RW disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. ● If the CD-R/RW disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience a delay in the early playback time,...

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English - 5 ● A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when first initialized. ● DVD-RW (VR mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit, delete, partial delete, c...

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6 - English Getting Started Getting Started Warning........................................................................2 Precaution ...................................................................3 Important Safety Instructions...................

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English - 7 Zooming-In........................................................................60 Using Bookmarks.............................................................60 Using Markers ...............................................................

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8 - English General Features High quality progressive scan Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker free video. The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry provides the highest image playback and recording quality. (See pag...

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English - 9 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 88~91) About the use of this user’s manual ©2005 Samsung Electronics Co. All r...

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10 - English Step 3 Recording There are two different recording methods, Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once(dd/mm(MON)), Every Day, MON-SAT, MON-FRI, Every SAT, etc. Recording mode : XP (high qualit...

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English - 11 Unpacking Getting Started Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Preparing the Remote Control Install Batteries in the Remote Control ● Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. ● Insert two AAA batteri...

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12 - English To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button and enter the two-figure code c...

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English - 13 Description Getting Started Front Panel Front Panel Display 1. Lights in the record mode. 2. Lights to indicate the timer record mode. 3. Lights in the progressive scan mode. 4. Playing time/clock/current status indicator. 5. Lights when...

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14 - English 1. 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 audio input jack. 3. AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input ...

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English - 15 Getting Started 10. MENU Button Brings up the DVD recorder’s setup menu. 11. OK/DIRECTION Buttons ( …… †† œœ √√ Buttons) 12. REC MODE Button This will display the recording status.(XP/SP/LP/EP) 13. REC Button Use to m...

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16 - English A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview Quick Overview.................................................16 Connecting the DVD-Record...

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English - 17 Connecting & Setting Up Connecting the DVD- Recorder Additional connections You can connect your DVD Recorder to a satellite or digital tuner. - DVD mode 1. Connect the AV2 connector of DVD Recorder and VCR/Satellite receiver or digi...

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18 - English Connecting & Setting Up Antenna + DVD Recorder + external decoder box + TV If you connect external decoder box to DVD recorder, you can record scrambled channels (CANAL+or Premiere broadcasts) received through the built-in TV tuner ...

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English - 19 Connecting & Setting Up Case 2 : Connecting to an S-Video output jack 1. Connect an S-Video cable (not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder and S-VIDEO INPUT jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). 2. Connect audio cabl...

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20 - English Case 3 : Component Video output jacks 1. Connect Component video cables(not supplied) between the COMPONENT OUT(Y,P B ,P R ) jacks on DVD Recorder and COMPONENT IN(Y,P B ,P R ) jacks on your TV. 2. Connect audio cables (white and red) b...

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English - 21 Connecting & Setting Up Case 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital output jack If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or...

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22 - English Connecting & Setting Up If your TV has a HDMI/DVI input, connect HDMI/DVI cable to a TV. You will enjoy the best quality images and sounds. ● Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack ● Case2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack C...

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English - 23 Connecting & Setting Up This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder to other external devices and view or record their outputs. ● Case 1 : Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB), DVD recorder or Camcorder to the AV3 IN jacks ● Case2...

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24 - English The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. 1 MENU Button Press this button on the remote control to open the on...

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English - 25 System Setup Your DVD Recorder will automatically set itself up when it is plugged in for the first time. TV stations and clock will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD Recorder will then be ready for use. 1 Co...

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2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the OK or √ button. Use navigation …†œ √ buttons to input Time, Date or Year. Use number buttons to input...

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English - 27 System Setup 4 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Setup, then press the OK or √ button. The message “Your data will be lost.Press [OK] to continue, [MENU] to exit.” is displayed. 5 Press the OK button, then press the …†œ ...

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28 - English 4 Press the …† buttons to select Manual Setup, then press the OK or √ button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select a PR (programme) you wish to edit, delete, or swap, then press the OK or √ button. Select Edit, Delete or Swap. �...

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English - 29 4 Press the …† buttons to select the desired language option, then press the OK or √ button. ● Audio Language: For the speaker sound. ● Subtitle Language: For the disc subtitles. ● Disc Menu Language: For the disc menu ...

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30 - English System Setup You can select one of four recording modes by pressing the REC MODE button repeatedly. EP mode is one of four REC Mode (XP,SP,LP,EP). In EP(Extended Play) mode, you can set recording time to 6 or 8 hours by this setting. 1 ...

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English - 31 System Setup ■ The Automatic Chapter Creation function does not work during Timer Recording or when you turn the power off. ■ DVD-R discs cannot be unfinalised. CAUTION 5 Press the …† buttons to select On or Off, then press the...

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32 - English 4 Press the …† buttons to select Front Display, then press the OK or √ button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. • Bright : Makes the Front Panel Display bright. • Dim : Mak...

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English - 33 4 Press the …† buttons to select NICAM, then press the OK or √ button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select On or Off, then press the OK or √ button. • Off: Only set at this position to record the standard mono sound during a N...

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34 - English 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. NOTE Audio Options Digital Output 1. PCM : Select this when you have no equipment that can decode Dolby Digital (or MPEG-2) signal. When you play Dol...

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English - 35 System Setup 4 Press the …† buttons to select Video Output, then press the OK or √ button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the OK or √ button. In Component mode, you can set video output to Progr...

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This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Video, then ...

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English - 37 Display(Video) Options This function depends on disc type. It may not work for some disc types. TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) • 4:3 Letter Box : Select...

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38 - English 5 Press the OK or √ button to select Password. 6 Press the …† buttons to select On or Off, then press the OK or √ button. The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps y...

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English - 39 1 Press the …† buttons to select Change Password. 2 Press the OK or √ button. The 'Enter the password.' message will be displayed. 3 Enter the 4-digit password using the 0 to 9 buttons on the remote control. The ‘Confir...

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40 - English This DVD recorder can record on various types of discs. Before recording, read the following instructions and select the disc type according to your preference. Recordable discs This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DV...

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English - 41 Unrecordable video Video with copy protection cannot be recorded on this DVD Recorder. When the DVD Recorder receives a copy guard signal while recording, recording stops and the following message appears on the screen. Concerning Copy ...

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Recording 42 - English Recording the current TV programme you are watching Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording. Adjust the recording mode. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button and place a recordable disc on the disc tray. 2 Pre...

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English - 43 Recording To stop recording Press the STOP ( ) button to stop or finish a recording in progress. ● When using DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs, the message ‘Updating the information of disc. Please wait for a moment’ is displayed. 3 Pr...

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44 - English Recording 5 Press the REC button. To pause recording Press the button to pause a recording in progress. ● Press the button again to resume recording. ● You can switch channels by pressing the PROG (/)buttons while recording pause...

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English - 45 5 Select the Play icon on the upper part of the screen to playback the camcorder and find the starting position to copy. You can press the PLAY button of the remote control to play the camcorder. 6 To start recording, use the œ √ to s...

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46 - English Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) You can set the DVD Recorder to record in 30-minute increments by pressing the REC button. 1 If you want to record a TV channel, press the PROG ( / ) or number buttons to select a desired channel. If yo...

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English - 47 • Source : The video input source (“AV1”, “AV2”, “AV3”) or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording from. • Date : Timer Recording allows setting the recording time within one month period. Set the rec...

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48 - English Recording 4 Press the OK button. ● will appear on the front panel. It means that a timer recording is registered. If the timer settings overlap The programmes are recorded in order of priority. If timer recording is set for the first ...

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English - 49 3 Press the RETURN button to close the Timer Recording screen. 4 Press the …† buttons to select the number of the timer recording you want to delete, then press the OK or √ button. ● The Edit and Delete items are displayed. 5 Pr...

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50 - English Recording 3 Press the OK button. ● The information concerning the programme is displayed. ● When using the ShowView function for the first time with stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time, you must enter the ...

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English - 51 To prevent delays or overruns, DVD Recorder has a function called ShowView Extened allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select P...

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Playback 52 - English Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the 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...

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English - 53 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. ● Your DVD Recorder closes the disc tray and plays the disc automatically. ● The recorder does not play di...

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54 - English Playback Using the Search Functions 1 During play, press the SEARCH ( ) button on the remote control. ● You can scan the programme in reverse. To return to normal speed playback, press the button. ● When you press and hold the SEARC...

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English - 55 About ANYKEY The ANYKEY function allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track, time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle, Zoom. ● If...

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56 - English Using the Repeat Function Using the REPEA Using the REPEA T button T button 1 Press the REPEAT button during playback. 2 Press the REPEAT or …† buttons to select Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. Press the OK button. Chap...

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English - 57 Using the Using the ANYKEY ANYKEY button button 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Repeat, then press the œ √ buttons to select Title or Chapter you want to play repeatedly. For A-B Repea...

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58 - English Playback Selecting the Subtitle Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Using the SUBTITLE button Using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press the SUBTITLE button during playback. 2 Press...

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English - 59 Selecting the Audio language Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Using the Using the AUDIO button AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback. 2 Press the AUDIO or ...

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60 - English Playback Using Bookmarks This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD-VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW(V mode), so you can quickly find them. 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the OK button when the desired scene appears. The numb...

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English - 61 Playback 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3 Press the OK or button to start playing from the selected scene. 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ ...

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62 - English Playback Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. 1 Insert an audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. The audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. 2 -1 Press the …�...

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English - 63 Playback 1. ……†† , 0~9: Selects a track (song). 2. √√ : Plays the selected track (song). 3. OK button: Plays the selected track (song). 4. ( ) button: Plays the next track. 5. ( ) button: Returns to the beginning of the cur...

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64 - English Playback 1. ……†† ,0~9: Selects a track (song). 2. √√ : Plays the selected track (song). 3. OK button: Plays back the selected track (song) or displays the files in the selected folder. 4. RETURN button: Moves to the folder t...

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English - 65 Playback You can register a maximum of 30 tracks in the playlist. 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat Mode will be highlighted. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select Play Option . 3 Press the OK button. The play option scr...

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66 - English Playback 5 -1 If your press the PLAY( ) button, the Slide show screen will appear. Press the œ √ buttons to set the slide show speed, then press the OK button. 5 -2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a picture file in Album screen, th...

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English - 67 Playback Playing an MPEG4 MPEG4 Function Description MPEG4 File is used to contain the audio and video data. MPEG4 File with following extensions can be played. - .AVI, .DIVX 1 Insert a MPEG4 Disc into the disc tray. 2 Press the …�...

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68 - English 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Navigation, then press the OK or √ button twice. The Title List screen is displayed. 3 Press the …† buttons to select Title, then press the OK or √ button. The Edit menu is displayed on t...

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English - 69 1. Playback screen for recorded entries. 2. Information window for the selected entry: Title name, recording date, recording time, lock status, recording mode 3. Recorded entry No. 4. Recorded entry title 5. Recording length (i.e., the...

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70 - English ● Title List A title is a section of recorded video and audio. Title List shows a list to help you select a title. Since the title list consists of the information on stream that is actually recorded, if one title is deleted, that t...

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English - 71 Editing Renaming(Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list entry, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded programme. Using the TITLE LIST button Using the TITLE LIST button 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title ...

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72 - English Editing Locking(Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock an entry to protect it from accidental deletion. Using the TITLE LIST button Using the TITLE LIST button 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displ...

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English - 73 Editing Deleting a Section of a Title Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List entry. Using the TITLE LIST button Using the TITLE LIST button 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed Using ...

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74 - English Editing 4 Press the OK button at the starting point. The image and starting point time are displayed in the section deletion starting point window. Edit Title List Screen Elements 1. Playback bar 2. Playtime 3. Section deletion starting ...

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English - 75 Editing 5 Press the OK button at the end point. ● The image and end point time are displayed in the End window. ● The yellow-coloured selection bar moves to the Make item. - To make a new playlist - 6 Press the OK button to select ...

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76 - English Editing 3 Press the …† buttons to select Play, then select the OK button. The playlist entries will be played. ● To view the current status of the disc and progress of playback : Press the INFO button, and the information about th...

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English - 77 4 Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. ● This function is the same as the Rename function in renaming the title list. (See page 71.) ● The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31. All 31 chara...

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78 - English Editing Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button ● With the unit i...

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English - 79 Editing 7 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. ● The image and ending point time are displayed in the End window. 8 Press the …† buttons to select Change, then press the OK button. ● The scene you want to modify is ...

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80 - English Editing To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 78. 4 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to move (change the position), then press the OK button. 5 Press the …† buttons to select Move, then press the OK butto...

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English - 81 Editing 7 Press the OK button at the end point of the scene. ● The image and time of the end point are displayed in the End window. ● To cancel, press the …† buttons to select cancel, then press the OK button. 8 Press the …† ...

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82 - English Editing 3 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the OK button. ● You will be prompted with the delete confirmation message 'Do you want to delete?'. 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the O...

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English - 83 Editing 4 Enter the desired characters press the …† œ √ buttons. ● This function is the same as the Rename function in renaming the title list. (See page 71.) ● The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 31. All ...

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84 - English Editing Disc Protection Disc Protection allows you to protect your discs from being formatted or deleted due to unintended operations. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager...

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English - 85 Editing 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† button to select Delete All Title Lists, then press the OK or √ button. ● You will be prompted with the confirmation mess...

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86 - English Editing Finalising a disc After you record titles onto a DVD-RW/DVD-R disc with your DVD recorder, it needs to be finalised before it can be played back on external devices. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press t...

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English - 87 Editing Unfinalising a disc (V/VR mode) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the OK or √ button. 3 Press the …† button to select Disc Unfinalise, then pr...

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88 - English Recording is possible for DVD- RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs only. If a programme is copy protected, it cannot be recorded. Checkpoint 1 I pressed the REC button but there is no response. If your DVD recorder malfunctions, go through the check...

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English - 89 Playback Check whether the disc is inserted correctly with the label facing up. Check the regional code of the DVD disc. This DVD recorder cannot play some types of discs. (See page 52.) Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 3 Cannot pla...

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90 - English Additional Information Sound Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 3 Checkpoint 4 No sound. Are you watching a programme in slow or skip mode? If you are playing a programme at a speed other than normal speed, sound will not be heard. Che...

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English - 91 Remote Control Unit Read the table of contents and then find and read the section describing your problem, follow the instructions given. Turn your DVD recorder off and on. If the problem still persists, contact a nearby Samsung service ...

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92 - English Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions Operating temp. Other conditions Video Audio DV Input Receivable Channels Audio Video Picture Compression format Audio Compression format Recording Quality Audio Freq...

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