00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:25 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-VR320 www.samsung.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:25 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 7:26 PM Page 23 4 Auto Clock Set Press the …† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. 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. Note With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. No Disc Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 : CH3 √ 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 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 3/3/05 7:26 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. 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. Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 MOVE SELECT No Disc If you want your videotapes to play automatically when you insert them, turn on Auto Play.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 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. Video Input Tape Length If you watch video through AV IN 1, you can choose AV 1(Composite) or S-video. 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio 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 3/3/05 7:26 PM Page 34 Automatic Chapter Creator System Setup This function only works with DVD-RW (Video mode) and DVD-R discs. A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’ and ‘Chapters’. When you record one program, it makes one Title. If you use this function, the Title will be divided into Chapters. 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. DVD-RW(V) Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:26 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 Note 3/3/05 7:26 PM Page 36 This DVD Recorder & VCR can only operate 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 3/3/05 7:26 PM Page 37 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu Some discs contains 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 1 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 3/3/05 7:26 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 ENG 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 ENG ENG D 5.1CH Off DVD-VIDEO 1/1 1/10 Off 1/40 MOVE 00:01:45 CHANGE ENG ENG D 5.
00588A(00)-VR320-1/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:26 PM Page 40 Playing a Certain section Repeatedly(A-B Repeat Playback) Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Playback) 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat is highlighted. CD 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 1 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 3/3/05 7:27 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 ENG 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. Note Using the SUBTITLE button 1 Press the SUBTITLE button during playback.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 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. ENG ENG D 5.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 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 3/3/05 7:27 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. 01 PLAY CANCEL RETURN RETURN 3 Marker 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.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 PM Page 45 Playing back an Audio CD (CD-DA) Buttons on the Remote Control used for CD playback Each disc has a variety of menu functions available. Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) 1 Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) into the disc tray. • The Audio CD menu appears and the tracks (songs) are played automatically. CD Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 01/12 MOVE 4:39 02. TRACK 2 4:31 03. TRACK 3 4:30 04. TRACK 4 3:53 05.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 PM Page 46 Playing back an MP3 CD Playing back an MP3 Disc Playing an MP3 Disc 1 Insert an MP3 CD into the disc tray. • The MP3 menu is displayed and the tracks (songs) are played automatically.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 PM Page 47 Play Option Mode The Play Option can be used with an Audio CD or MP3 in the Play or Stop mode. 1 Press the ANYKEY button during playback. Repeat mode will be highlighted. CD Music Repeat : Off Play Option : Normal 01. TRACK 1 00 : 52 01/12 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. TRACK 6 4:24 To Program Tracks You can register a maximum 30 tracks in the playlist.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 PM Page 48 Playing a picture CD 3 Press the …† œ √ buttons to select a picture. JPEG Photo Index 6 / 73 Slide Show ROOT / DSC01189 Page 2 / MOVE There are two types of Picture CDs. One is a CD with only JPEG files. The other one is a CD with JPEG files and MP3 files.(mixed CD) SELECT 13 RETURN MENU • To see the next 6 pictures, press the √√l button. • To see the previous 6 pictures, press the lœœ button. 1.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:27 PM Page 49 Playing the VCR To play a standard VHS tape, just insert it into the VCR deck and press the PLAY button. You can turn on the Auto Play to enable the VCR deck to play automatically when you insert a videotape that is missing the Record Safety Tab. Special VCR Playback Features While a videotape is playing, you can enjoy a variety of special playback features, including Still, Frame Advance, Skip, Slow motion, and more.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 50 Variable Search System 1 While a cassette is stopped, press the ANYKEY button. VCR Go To Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan Each time you record a cassette on this DVD Recorder & 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.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 51 Recording Before Recording This unit 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 section shows various DVD recording methods. This recorder can record on the following discs. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R •DVD-RWs and DVD-RAMs are rewritable. •DVD-Rs are non-rewritable. Compatibility between Samsung and Other Company’s Recorder.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 52 Recording Mode Recording Formats When you insert an unused disc, the following message appears. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select a disc that best fits your preferences. DVD-RAM: Use after formatting the disc.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 53 Concerning Copy Control Signals TV broadcasts that contain copy control signals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, CopyOnce and Copy-Never. If you want to record a copy-once type program, use DVD-RW with CPRM in VR Mode and DVD-RAM. DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) DVD-RW(Ver.1.1) with CPRM VR mode Video mode DVD-R DVD-RAM(Ver.2.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 54 Recording From External Devices Follow these directions to record onto a disc or a tape from External Devices. 1 Connect the AV out jack of your External Devices to the AV IN jack on the front or rear of your DVD Recorder & VCR using Audio/Video Cable. 2 Power on your DVD Recorder & VCR and switch to AV In mode by pressing the INPUT SEL. button on the remote control .
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 55 Making a One Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to add recording time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the REC button. 1 Press the CH/TRK ( / ) buttons or number buttons to select the channel to record. If you want to record through a connected external component, press the INPUT SEL. button to select an appropriate external input(AV1, AV2 or DV).
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 6 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 56 Fill in the items using the …†œ √ buttons. œ √ : Moves to the previous/next item, …† 0~9 : Sets a value. • To : Select the media to record DVD or VCR. • Source : The video input source (AV 1, AV 2 ), or the broadcasting channel you want to make a timer recording of.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 57 Editing the Scheduled Record List 4 Press the …† button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to edit, then press the ENTER or √ button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) No.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 58 Deleting the Scheduled Record List 4 Press the …† button to select the number of the scheduled record list you want to delete, and then press the ENTER button. • The Edit and Delete items are displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) No.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 59 Basic VCR Recording Before starting 1. Check TV channel and Antenna connections. 2. Check the remaining time on the tape. You can record a TV show in progress by inserting a blank tape and pressing the (REC) button. You can even add time in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours by pressing the (REC)button repeatedly. Note CAUTION 1 Warning: Do not cover this opening unless you are sure you want to record over the tape.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 60 Special Recording Features Recording While a recording is in progress, you can watch a different channel, watch a different media, or add recording time in 30-minute increments. 1 Watch a Different Channel 2 Watch a different media during recording 3 Add Recording Time 4 Recording DVD and VCR at the same time When you watching through the Antenna input during recording, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 61 Copy to DVD or VCR 5 Press the …† buttons to select desired copylist, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Copylist No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 1 Play 00:00:21 √ Rename Edit Scene Copy Delete JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM 7 Scenes JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE You can copy from the DVD to VCR or VCR to DVD. Check the remaining time on the tape.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 62 5 To copy from VCR to DVD 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button in stop mode. 2 Press the …† buttons to select Copy, then press the ENTER or √ button. Setup DVD-RAM(VR) VCR - -> DVD No. Start End Edit 01 00:00:21 00:01:04 √ 02 --:--:-- --:--:-- √ Copy DVD-RAM(VR) Timer Rec. You can use the √II, Iœœ or √√I , œœ or √√ buttons to search for the end position. Press the ENTER button at the end point.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 63 Playing the Title List Editing This section introduces basic functions of DVD editing and explains both edit functions for the recording on a disc and edit functions for the entire disc. Follow these instructions to play back a scene from the Title List. Using the TITLE LIST button 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List No.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 2 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 64 Press the …† buttons to select Title List, then press the ENTER or √ button twice. Title List Screen Elements The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) #$ No. Title Length Edit 01 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:21 √ 02 JAN/19/2005 1 00:00:03 √ 03 JAN/20/2005 1 00:00:15 √ 04 JAN/20/2005 1 00:00:16 √ DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) No. Title ! JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE 3 SP SELECT RETURN DVD-RAM(VR) EXIT @ Title List No.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 65 DVD-RAM(VR) Rename JAN / 19 / 2005 12:00 AM Basic Editing (Title List) A F K P U Z B G L Q V C H M R W D I N S X E J O T Y Back Space a f k p u z b c d g h i l m n q r s n w x Space MOVE e j o t y Delete SELECT Clear RETURN Save EXIT Renaming(Labeling) a Title Follow these instructions to rename a title list name, i.e., to edit the title of a recorded program.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 66 Locking(Protecting) a Title Follow these instructions to lock a title to protect it from accidental deletion. 4 Press the œ √ buttons to select On, then press the ENTER button. The key icon on the information window for the selected title changes to the locked status. ( ➝ ) DVD-RAM(VR) 1 Press the TITLE LIST button. The Title List screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Drama JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE 2 No.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 3 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 67 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Title List Sports(A1) JAN/19/2005 12:00 AM MOVE No. Title Length Edit 01 Drama 00:00:21 √ 02 Music 00:00:03 √ 03 Sports 00:00:15 Play √ 04 Movie 00:00:16 Rename √ 05 Sports(A1) Delete 00:06:32 Edit 00:08:16 √ 06 Edu 1 SP SELECT √ Deleting a Section of a Title Follow these instructions to delete a section of a Title List title.
00588A(00)-VR320-2/XAA-eng 4 3/3/05 7:28 PM Page 68 Press the ENTER 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 6 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Title List Title List No. 05 Edit Title List Start Title List No.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 69 5 Advanced Editing (Playlist) Press the ENTER button at the end point. DVD-RAM(VR) Make Scene Scene No. 001 Start Start 00:00:10 00:10:00 Creating a Playlist New Playlist JAN/19/05 12:00 AM Follow these instructions to create a new playlist title from a recorded title. MOVE Playlist DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Timer Rec. New Playlist √ Edit Playlist √ SELECT 00:10:00 RETURN Return EXIT • The yellow-colored selection bar moves to the Make icon.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 70 Playing Titles in the Playlist Follow these instructions to play the playlist titles. 3 DVD-RAM(VR) (VR mode) 1 Press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 71 Renaming a Playlist Title DVD-RAM(VR) Follow these instructions to rename a playlist title, i.e. to edit the title of a playlist title. A F K P U Z (VR mode) 1 Press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 72 Editing a Scene for the Playlist Follow these instructions to edit scenes for a playlist. 3 (VR mode) 1 Press the …† buttons to select Edit Scene, then press the ENTER button. The Edit Scene screen is displayed. DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 73 Modifying a Scene (Replacing a Scene) 7 Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 72. Modify Scene Scene No. 001 4 Start Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene you want to modify, then press the ENTER button. Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:20 00:00:30 End Change Natural DVD-RAM(VR) Edit Scene Scene No.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 74 Moving a Scene (Changing the Position of a Scene) To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in page 72. 4 Edit Scene Scene No. 3/7 Playlist No. 2 You cannot move the selected scene to the position of the next scene, because the selected scene should be inserted before that position, which requires no action. ■ Depending on the kind of disc, the displayed screen may have a slight difference.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 7 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 75 Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR Press the ENTER button at the end point of the scene. DVD-RAM(VR) Add Scene Scene No. 004 Start Start Title List : 1/7 00:00:15 00:00:35 1 Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button. • Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, and then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 76 Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist 3 Press the …† buttons to select Delete, then press the ENTER button. DVD-RAM(VR) 1 Edit Playlist Press the PLAY LIST button. The Edit Playlist screen is displayed. Using the MENU button. • Press the MENU button with the disc stopped. • Press the …† buttons to select Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button. • Press the …† buttons to select Edit Playlist, then press the ENTER or √ button.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 77 4 Disc Manager Enter the desired characters using the …† œ √ buttons. DVD-RAM(VR) Rename Disc A F K P U Z Editing the Disc Name B G L Q V C H M R W D I N S X E J O T Y Back Space Follow these instructions to give a name to a disc. 1 Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 78 Disc Protection Formatting a Disc Disc Protect 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. Use these instructions to format a disc. The disc protect should be cleared 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Timer Rec.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 79 DVD-RW • You will be prompted with the confirmation message ‘Choose the recording format for DVD- RW.’ 2 Press the …† buttons to select Disc Manager, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RW(VR) Disc Manager Setup DVD-RW(VR) Setup Timer Rec. Copy Disc Name : √ Disc Protection : Not Protected √ Title List √ Playlist Disc Format : DVD-VR Copy Disc Finalize Choose the recording format for DVD-RW.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 4 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 80 Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, then press the ENTER button. 3 The disc is finalized. Press the …† button to select Delete All Title Lists, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-RAM(VR) Setup Note Timer Rec. Once a disc is finalized, you cannot delete titles from the record list.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 81 Unfinalizing a disc (V/VR mode) 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DVD-RW(VR:F) Setup Timer Rec. Copy Title List Playlist √ Clock Set √ Channel Set √ Language √ Audio √ Video √ Parental Control √ SELECT RETURN DVD-RW(VR:F) Copy Note A DVD-RW can be finalized or unfinalized in Video mode. Unfinalize DVD-RW(V) Additional recording, protection Operation Same as DVD-Video and deletion are possible.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 82 Reference Troubleshooting † Specifications Reference † LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Troubleshooting ................................................................83 Specifications ....................................................................
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 83 Troubleshooting (DVD-VIDEO/DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R) If your product malfunctions, go through the check points below before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, Problem Explanation/Solution No power. • Check whether the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet. • Did you press the power button of your DVD Recorder & VCR. The input is displayed for a while when the power turns on.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 84 Troubleshooting(DVD) Reference Problem Explanation/Solution icon appears on the screen. You cannot use the operation or function due to one of the following reasons: (1) Your DVD disc does not support the feature (for example, angles) (2) You've requested a title, chapter, or scan time that is out of the correct range. Play mode settings are different from the settings configured with the Setting menu.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 85 Troubleshooting(VCR) Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, 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 POWER 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.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 86 Specifications General Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 45 Watts Weight 9.03 lb Dimensions 16.9 in(W) x 12.6 in(D) x 3.3 in(H) Operating temp. +41°F to +95°F Other conditions Keep level when operating. Less than 75% operating humidity Video 1.0 V p-p at 75Ω load, sync negative S-Video input (Y: 1.0Vp-p, C: 0.286Vp-p at 75Ω load) Input Max.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 87 SAMSUNG DVD RECORDER & VCR LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
00588A(00)-VR320-3/XAA-eng 3/3/05 7:29 PM Page 88 ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660-0511 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.
