00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-VR320 www.samsung.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 2 Getting Started Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 3 Precaution • Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally. use. Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 4 Getting Started • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) • Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. • Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market. • Do not load warped or cracked discs. Disc Storage Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 5 • DVD-RW (VR mode) • DVD-RW (Video mode) - This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by an existing DVD player once it has been finalized. - If a disc that has been recorded in Video mode by a different manufacturer's recorder but has not been finalized it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by this recorder.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 6 Contents Step 4 : Connecting the Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 1 : Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with Getting Started analog input jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Method 3: Connecting to an AV amplifier with a Getting Started Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Precaution . . . . . . . . . .
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 7 VCR Playback Playing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Special VCR Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 S-VHS Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Variable Search System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Recording DVD Recording Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 8 Getting Started General Features The DVD-VR320 allows you to record and play high quality digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they were VCR tapes. High quality digital audio and video recording and playback Record up to about 16-hour images with a double side 9.4 GB DVD-RAM disc, and up to about 8-hour images with a 4.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 9 How to use the DVD Recorder & VCR Select the disc type Recording There are two different recording methods: Direct Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is classified as a Date : Once, Daily or Weekly. Recording mode : XP (high quality mode), SP (standard quality mode), LP (long recording mode), and EP (extended mode). This unit can record on the following types of discs.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng Getting Started Step 6 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 10 Finalizing & Playing on other DVD components To play your DVD on other DVD components, finalizing may be necessary. First, finish all editing and recording operations, then finalize the disc. When using a DVD-RW disc in VR Mode Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on a VR Mode compatible component, a finalized disc should be used for playback.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 11 Description Getting Started Front Panel 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6 7 8 2 4 3 11 10 9 DVD DECK DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VCR DECK VCR EJECT BUTTON POWER BUTTON P.SCAN BUTTON VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV IN 2) AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS (AV IN 2) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 12 13 14 15 DV INPUT JACK FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON RECORD BUTTON CHANNEL / BUTTONS COPY BUTTON PLAY/STILL, REW/SKIP, F.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 12 Getting Started Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4” clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL) VIDEO OUT JACKS (COMPONENT OUT) S-VIDEO IN/OUT JACKS 12 - English 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 13 Tour of the Remote Control 1 18 3 4 5 19 20 21 6 22 7 23 24 8 9 10 25 26 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 27 28 29 30 31 32 1. POWER Button 2. NUMBER Button 3. 100+ Button Press this to select channel 100 or higher. 4. VCR Button Press this when you use a VCR. 5. DVD Button Press this when you use a DVD. 6. TV Control Buttons • VOLUME Button TV volume adjustment • CHANNEL Button Press this to select a TV channel.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 14 Connections Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Unpacking † Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable † Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable † Step 5 : Connecting External Devices † Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord † Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 15 Step 1: Unpacking Method1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Also use this Method if you watch channels without a cable box. Accessories Connections Check for the supplied accessories below.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 16 Method 3 : Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + Cable box +TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box. Connections Wall To RF IN To RF OUT Cable box RF Cable To ANT INPUT Step 3: Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 17 Method 2 : Connecting to an S-video input jack Connect an S-video cable(not included) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV (or AV amplifier). • You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white (Y) and color (C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 18 Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable Method 2 : Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has audio input jacks (L and R), use the analog audio out jacks on the DVD Recorder & VCR. Connections There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the audio connection that best suits you below.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 19 Step 5 : Connecting External Devices You can use the AV IN 2 jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from connected as a camcorder. When an input source is inserted into AV IN 2 while viewing TV, the input will be switched to AV IN 2 automatically. Connections This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 20 Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord Connections After all connections are complete, plug the power cord in the wall outlet. “Auto” appears in the front panel display. This means that the current time is being set automatically through the antenna under connection(Auto Program). The setup may take several minutes. When the DVD Recorder & VCR operates normally, the current time is automatically set and displayed in the front panel display.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Setting the Remote Control You can control part of another manufacturer’s TV functions with this remote control. • Control function buttons involve : TV POWER, CH/TRK ( / ), VOL +/-, Direct number buttons, TV MUTE, INPUT SEL. Page 21 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.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 22 System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your DVD Recorder & VCR. Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. No Disc Setup System Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 23 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. 4 Auto Clock Set No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Auto Clock Set Clock Data CH : Automatic √ Time Zone : Automatic √ Daylight Saving : Automatic √ This menu is used to set the current time. You need to set the time to use timer recording. MOVE You must have the antenna connected to set Note With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 24 Daylight Saving 3 Press the …† buttons to select Automatic, Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. Select Automatic to set the daylight saving automatically. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 25 4 Channel Set Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable TV, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Channel Set Antenna/Cable TV Antenna Auto Channel Memory Cable TV √ Channel Add/Delete √ RF Output Channel This feature allows you to manually set the DVD Recorder & VCR’s tuner band to Antenna or Cable, whichever you connected to the Antenna In jack during initial setup.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 4 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 26 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. 4 No Disc Auto Channel Memory Total channel numbers: Saved channel : 05 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. Channel Add/Delete Setup 06/125 Timer Rec. Select channel : 1 5% Scanning...
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3 6/7/05 Page 27 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, then press ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. MOVE : Cable TV Auto Channel Memory √ Channel Add/Delete √ SELECT Setup Timer Rec. : CH3 RETURN No Disc Timer Rec. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc √ √ EXIT MOVE Press the …† buttons to select RF Output Channel, then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 28 Setting Up the Audio Options Digital Output 1. PCM : 2. Bitstream : Allows you to setup the audio device and sound staus settings depending on the audio system in use. Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or Note 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. no audio will be heard.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 29 Setting Up the Display(Video) Options 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 ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup MOVE 3 √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ Parental Control √ SELECT RETURN EXIT Press the …† buttons to select Video, then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 30 Setting Up the Parental Control 5 The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Parental Control Password Off On Timer Rec. The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 31 About the Change Password 1 VCR Setting Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec. Parental Control Password : On √ Rating Level : Level 1 kids √ Change password If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 32 5 Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR option, then press the ENTER or √ button. 6 Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. If you watch video through AV IN 1, you can choose AV 1(Composite) or S-video. Tape Length This information is usually printed on the tape box. The menu cycles through: T-120, T-160 or T-180.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 33 Front Display DVD EP Mode Time Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front display. 1 2 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button. No Disc Setup MOVE 1 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 34 Automatic Chapter Creator 7 Press the REC button to start recording. The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. 8 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes and press the ENTER button and recording begins. In XP and SP mode, you must record at least 5 minutes to create a chapter. In LP and EP mode, 15 minutes. System Setup This function only works with DVD-RW (Video mode) and DVD-R discs.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 35 Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. This section introduces basic functions of playback by disc type. Dolby Digital Stereo DTS NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan,etc. Region code (DVD-Video only) Both the DVD Recorder & VCR 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.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 36 This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate Note with discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard Version 2.0. Playback and/or recording may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the box. Please refer to this if necessary.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 37 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc. For DVD-VIDEO disc Using the Search & Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track During the playback, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 38 Slow Motion Play/ Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM / DVD-RW / DVD-R) About ANYKEY The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter, track and time. You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom. During pause mode, press the SEARCH œœ or √√ button on the remote control for more than 1 second.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 39 • If you want to move to a desired time to help you find a scene. 1 Repeat Play Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 Off ENG D 5.1CH Off 1/1 Off MOVE CHANGE 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO 1/10 2 Press the …† buttons to select Time. 1/40 00:01:45 Off ENG D 5.1CH Off DVD-VIDEO 1/1 1/10 Off 1/40 MOVE 00:01:45 CHANGE Off ENG D 5.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:08 PM Page 40 Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. CD 1 Music Repeat : Off DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 00 : 52 01/12 MOVE Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 2 Playing a Certain section Repeatedly(A-B Repeat Playback) SELECT 01. TRACK 1 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05. TRACK 5 4:23 06.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:14 PM Page 41 Selecting the Subtitle & Audio Language Press the …† buttons to select Subtitle, then press the œ √ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. 2 DVD-VIDEO 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 Off ENG D 5.1CH Off (VR mode) 1/1 Off Selecting the SUBTITLE language MOVE CHANGE Subtitle languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:14 PM Page 42 Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD Recorder & VCR contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Zooming-In 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Using the ANGLE button 1/10 1/40 00:01:45 If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. Off ENG D 5.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:14 PM Page 43 Using the Bookmarks Playing back a Bookmark 1 Press the MARKER button. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V-mode) Bookmark 1 2 Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position. 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. MOVE PLAY CANCEL RETURN Bookmark 3 MOVE SELECT Press the ENTER or √ll button to start playing from the selected scene.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 6/7/05 7:14 PM Page 44 Playing back a Marker Using the Markers 1 Press the MARKER button during playback. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a marked scene. Marker (VR mode) 1 N:0 Marker SELECT Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. Marker 01 PLAY CANCEL RETURN RETURN 3 Playback N:2 Press the MARKER button during playback. MOVE 2 01 02 N:1 Press the ENTER or √l l button to start playing from the selected scene.
