Instruction Manual DVD-V940K STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE OK PAL/NTSC www.samsungvcr.
Remote Control Overview STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE KARAOKE SEARCH KARAOKE PROG / TRK VOLUME OK
Contents Selecting the Audio Output Mode . . . . . . . . . 20 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . 21 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 21 Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . 21 Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 22 Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . 23 Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 24 Foreword Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. 10% 75% 40°C H H 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids.
Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size DVD VIDEO-CD Max. Playing Time Characteristics Audio + Video 12 Cm Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. • DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system. 8 Cm Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. • Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on-screen menu.
Front View of the DVD-VCR 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 2 8 9 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN / CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON REW / SKIP BACK BUTTON 3 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 13 14 STOP BUTTON PLAY / STILL BUTTON F.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 6 1 2 3 The DVD Deck is active A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded The time, counter position, time remaining or current deck status is displayed VHS tape is inserted The VCR Deck is active A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the AV Cable You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the AV cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: ◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures ◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR ☛ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Plug & Auto Set up You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a AV cable Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use. ➢ 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 6. (Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable) 1 Switch on the television.
Deck Control Keys Basic TV Tuner Operations The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck. The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 PROG Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. 1 STANDBY/ON Button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR. 2 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly.
Copying from DVD to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. 1 Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. 2 Insert VHS Tape Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck.
Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 8). Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. Auto Setup Your data will be lost Press OK to continue Menu to exit You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 8) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 12) Auto Setup You can store up to 80 stations.
Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding 9 Press the ,❷ buttons until the NAME is selected. The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal. 10 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿ button. Result: The first letter of the name flashes. ,❷buttons to select the Install option. 11 To...
Changing the Preset Station Table Clearing a Preset Station you have stored a TV station: ☛◆IfThat you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding ,❷ buttons to select the Install option. You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿.
Changing the Preset Station Table Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel 7 To change the programme number assigned to a station press the OK button on the remote control. (For example, To move a TV station in programme 1 to programme 3) 8 Press the ,❷ buttons to select required position. And then press OK again to swap the position. 9 On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the menu.
Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. ➢ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB. If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43. 1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿. Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. 2 Press the corresponding ,❷ buttons, until the Auto Power Off option is selected. 1 During playback, press the MENU button on the Language remote control. 2 Press the OK or ❿. User Set Auto Power Off Screen Messages Result: The Setup menu is displayed.
Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. 1 After pressing the MENU press the corresponding ,❷ buttons to select the VCR option. 2 Press the OK or ❿ buttons to select this option. Result: The VCR Setup menu is displayed. 3 Press the corresponding ,❷ buttons, until the Tape Select option is selected.
Recording a Programme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 11 and 12. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used).
Using the Timer Programming Feature ➢ Auto Tape Speed select. The DVD-VCR’s “Auto The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. Tape Speed select” function compares the duration of the timer recording to the actual recording time remaining on the tape loaded.
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually Cancelling a Preset Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: ◆ Incorrect ◆ No longer required The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture. When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment manually by pressing the TRK buttons until the picture is clear and stable. 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The Timer Programming is displayed. ◆ The tracking bar appears.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to nine times the normal speed). Example: 1 Press: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ❿ll to start playing the cassette ❿ll button one more time to make still mode. ❿❿ to start SLOW mode.
Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: Intro Scan 1 After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding ,❷ buttons, until the Intro Scan option is selected. 2 Press the OK or ❿.
Using the Assemble Edit Function Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR.
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder. ☛ It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright. 1 Connect the DVD-VCR, from which the cassette is to be copied, to the appropriate audio and video input connectors on the rear of your DVD-VCR, as indicated on page 7.
Setting Up the Language Features Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The VCR out can not watch by this connection. If you set the player menu’s disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.
Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Language Setup using press the OK or ❿ button. ,❷ buttons, then 2 Select DVD using ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Language Setup using press the OK or ❿ button.
Setting Up the Audio Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using DTS 1. Off : 2. On : ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : 3 Select Audio Setup using the OK or ❿ button. Doesn’t output digital signal. Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder. Dynamic Compression 1. On : To select dynamic compression. 2. Off : To select the standard range. PCM Down Sampling 1.
Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using button. TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ 1. 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 appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 2.
Setting Up the Parental Control 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. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select DVD using ,❷ buttons, then OK or ❿ button. 3 Select Parental Setup using press the OK or ❿ button. ,❷ buttons, then Setup Setup Display Setup Setup : . .
Special Playback Features A/V Receiver Connections During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ll button. To take full advantage of the movie theater experience that DVD offers, you may want to connect your DVDVCR to a complete Surround Sound system, including an A/V Receiver and six Surround Sound speakers. 1 Still Press the ❿ll button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute.
Component Connections (for DVD) Component video output is available only for DVD playback. RF and Line output are available for Tuner and VCR playback. If your TV set supports Progressive Scan, it can transmit Pr, Pb, and Y signals separately, so you can enjoy sharp and clear picture. Press OK to confirm Progressive scan mode. Otherwise press RETURN .
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) 1 Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial DVD menu. • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup.
Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 4 To make the screen disappear, press the INFO. button again. ➢• 1 During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. ,❷ buttons to select the desired item. 2 Use the What is a Chapter? Each Title on a DVD is usually divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD). • What is a Title? A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title.
Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Using the ANGLE button When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the subtitle button. Using the SUBTITLE button Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. ( ) mark is present at the upper Right hand corner of the screen. 2 Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to select the desired subtitle language.
Repeat Play Selecting the Audio Language Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. When playing a DVD Using the Audio button 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 1 Press the AUDIO button. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the ➛, ❿ buttons. • Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the ➛, ❿ buttons.
Using the Mark Function This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play, press the MARK button on the remote. The Mark icons will be displayed. MP3/WMA Play If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR player, you can see the folder directory. • Select the desired folder in the root directory. • Use the OK or ❿ll button to select the desired folder.
MP3/WMA Play Program/Random playback Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128Kbps when recording MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 Kbps and up to 160 Kbps. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 Kbps or more, only rarely give better sound quality.
Program Play & Random Play Picture CD Playback Program Play (CD/MP3/WMA) CD-R JPEG Discs 1 Press the MODE button. 2 Use the ➛, ❿ buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button. • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. PROGRAM • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. RANDOM • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
Picture CD Playback 1 Open the disc tray. Total : 1/3 2 Load the disc on the tray. Load the disc with the labeled side up. ROOT ROOT D CD1 D CD2 D CD3 3 Close the tray. - The tray closes and you should get a screen that looks like the one below. • Use the , ❷ buttons on the remote controller to select the picture you want to view and then press the OK button. Photo : 1 /215 • To see the next 6 pictures, press the ❿❿l button. • To see the previous 6 pictures, press the l➛➛ button.
DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback Features During DivX/XviD/MPEG4 playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ll button. 1 Still Press the ❿ll button on the remote control during playback. • The picture will still and the audio will mute. • To resume playback, press the ❿ll button. • If the player is left in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically. 5 Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote.
DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback 1 When the disc is inserted, the file structure of the disc will be shown. Depending on the file format, a different icon will appear next to each file. The , , and files will have been highlighted. Use , ❷ to select the movie file, and then press OK or ❿II. Result : When the 'Reading Index......' message is displayed, wait for a second or two. The movie will be played back. Total : 1/3 ROOT DivX ROOT D CD1 DivX D CD2 DivX D CD3 If the "Codec.
Beginning Karaoke Functions 1 Connect the Mixed Audio Out terminals with the TV or AMP. 2 Press the STANDBY/ON button. 3 Connect Mic into Mic 1 or Mic 2 jack. Then the karaoke mode is transferred to ON mode. - To disconnect the Mic makes the karaoke mode transfer to OFF mode automatically. ➢ • This function operates only in DVD, VCD, and CD DISC. • This function cannot operate according to the disc type.
Cancellation of reservation 1 Cancel by pressing the CLEAR button of the remote. - The last reserved song will be erased first. Score Function Press KARAOKE button twice to turn the Score Mode On. • Score will pop up whenever a song is completed. 2 Continuous pressing of the CLEAR button can cancel the next reserved song. 3 If the reservation is required again, input the song number in the flickering part. Types of Karaoke disc ➢ • Request function is available only when the Karaoke mode is “ON”.
Technical Specifications Rated voltage General 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption 19 Watts Weight 3.8 Kg Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +35°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Input Output Video input (Rear) A/V jack : 1.
Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power ◆ ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button? You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. The television programme was not recorded ◆ ◆ ◆ Check the DVD-VCR aerial connections.
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action Page Disc does not play. ◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. ◆ Check the region number of the DVD. ◆ This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. ◆ 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
◆ Schematic Diagrams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S.M.P.S. Power Drive Display/Function System Control/Servo A/V Hi-Fi A2/NICAM TM (China/Hong Kong Only) TM Input-Output Karaoke DVD AV Decoder DVD Servo DVD Audio/Video 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 ◆ NOTE For schematic Diagram - Resistors are in ohms, 1/8W unless otherwise noted.
◆ Block Identification of Main PCB ENG-48
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