User’s Manual DVD-V6500K DVD-V7000K STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE PAL/NTSC AK68-00648K-00 www.samsung.
Getting Started 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. 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 Recording Types Disc Types (Logos) DVD Audio + Video AUDIO-CD Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics 12 Cm Single-sided 240 min. Double-sided 480 min. 8 Cm Single-sided 80 min. Double-sided 160 min. - DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG-2 system. - Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the onscreen menu. 12 Cm 74 min. 8 Cm 20 min. 12Cm 74 min. 8 Cm 20 min.
Playing Back Getting Started Contents Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Rear View of the DVD-VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overviews 1 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 6 7 8 2 9 3 10 11 DVD DECK OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON BUTTON PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON EZ VIEW BUTTON COPY BUTTON RECORD BUTTON 1. 2. 3. 4. 1 3 2 4 12 13 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Getting Started Accessories Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You have just purchased a SAMSUNG DVD-VCR. Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
Tour of the Remote Control STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE 16 2 17 18 3 4 5 6 7 19 20 21 22 8 23 9 10 24 25 26 11 12 13 14 27 28 15 30 29 1. STANDBY/ON Used to turn the power on or off. 2. Number Buttons 3. CLEAR Used to cancel a preset mark. Used to set the tape counter to zero. Used to resume normal play during repeat play. 4. DVD Used to operate DVD. 5. VCR Used to operate VCR. 6. KEYCON ( , ) 7. AUDIO Used to access various audio functions. 8. STOP ( ■ ) Used to stop during playback. 9.
Connections Quick Overview Connections A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the DVD-VCR. Quick Overview Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD Only) Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Component Video Cable (DVD Only) Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital input jack Connecting External Devices • Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Audio/Video Cable Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the S-Video Cable (DVD Only) You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the Audio/Video cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y) and colour(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Component Video Cable (DVD Only) Connections Your TV must support progressive scan input to allow you to watch component video output. You will enjoy high quality accurate colour reproduction images. Component video seperates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(Pb), red(Pr) signals to present most clear and clean images.
Connecting to an AV amplifier with the digital input jack 1 Connect a Digital Audio coaxial/optical cable from the Digital Audio Out jacks on the panel of the DVD-VCR to their corresponding Digital Audio Input jacks on your A/V Receiver: This allows you to connect your DVD -VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. • Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD-VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks. Connecting a VCR or external device to AUDIO/VIDEO LINE IN 1 jacks of the DVD-VCR.
Copying from DVD to VCR Connections 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 the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the drawer. 2 Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 3 Press the COPY button on the DVD-VCR front panel.
Settings Setting the Date and Time Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: • Automatically stop programme recording • Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme automatically You must set the date and time when : • You purchase the DVD-VCR. • Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa. Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button.
3 Press the œ or √ button to select the hour, minutes, day, month, and year. The selected option is highlighted. Press the … or † button to set them, then press the OK button The day of the week is displayed automatically. Setting the Menu Language Clock Set SETUP DVD Time Date Year 12 : 00 01 / JAN / 2005 SAT VCR 1 Press the MENU button, then press the OK or √ button. The Language is highlighted.
VCR Functions Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. • 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.
Intelligent Picture Control Auto Power off This feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. 1 During playback press the MENU button, then Press the OK or √ button. 2 Press the … or † button to select User Set, then Press the OK or √ button. The User Set menu is displayed. This feature automatically turns off your DVD-VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.
Selecting the Cassette Type Screen Messages Your DVD-VCR displays most information both the DVD-VCR and the television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the search, programming menu and timer functions, which cannot be hidden). 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 1 Press the MENU button, then press the … or † button to select VCR.
S-VHS Play Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select VCR. SETUP DVD Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select VCR. VCR Setup SETUP VCR Setup DVD : E180 √ VCR Repeat Play : Off √ S-VHS : Off √ Tape Select Tape Select : E180 √ Repeat Play : Off √ S-VHS : Off √ FUNC VCR OK FUNC OK RETURN VCR Functions Press the OK or √ button.
Selecting the Recording Speed You can record a cassette at two different speeds: • SP (Standard Play) • LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: • Each cassette lasts twice as long • The recording is of a slightly lower quality 1 Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
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 etc. VCR Functions • 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. Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change.
Playing Back Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press the √ll (play/pause) button. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. • When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
Selecting the Audio Output Mode (DVD-V7000K) 2 You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Press the AUDIO button on the remote control until the required option is displayed. Option Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel. MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal channels.
2 Searching for a Specific Sequence Press the … or † button to select VCR Function, then press the OK or √ button. The VCR Function menu is displayed with the Go To [0:00:00] selected. VCR Function Go To [0:00:00] SETUP End Search 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.
❚ 1 ❚ Intro Scan Press the SEARCH button. The VCR Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Intro Scan. Index Skip Search This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific point on a tape: e.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2 simply by pressing the SEARCH button.
Using the Tape Counter Using the KARAOKE Function (VCR) The tape counter: • Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) • Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the DVD-VCR • Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily • If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used. 1 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape. 2 Connect Mic into MIC1 or MIC2 jack.
SCORE Function (VCR) KARAOKE SEARCH Function (VCR) 1 Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE tape. 2 Press the corresponding … or † buttons to select the SCORE mode. 2 Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. Press the œ or √ buttons to select the KARAOKE mode “ON”. 3 Press the ❿ll button to start playing the cassette.
Setting Up the Language Features DVD Functions If you set disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. ❚ 1 Using the Disc Menu Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP DVD VCR • Setting Up the Language Features . . . . .
❚ 1 ❚ Using the Audio Language Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. Using the Subtitle Language 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button.
Setting Up the Audio Options ❚ Dolby Digital Out • PCM : Converts to PCM (2CH) audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. • Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output. 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then press the OK or √ button. The DVD Setup menu is displayed.
Setting Up the Display Options 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD, then Press the OK or √ button. DVD Setup SETUP DVD VCR Language Setup √ Audio Setup √ Display Setup √ Parental Setup : √ DivX(R) Registration √ FUNC ❚ TV Aspect • 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.
Setting Up the Parental Control 3 Press the OK or √ button again if you want to use a password. The Enter Password menu is displayed. Enter your password by pressing the number buttons. Create Password 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 Enter Password – – – – Press the MENU button in the stop mode.
❚ 5 Setting up the Rating Level Press the … or † button to select Rating Level, then press the OK or √ button. ❚ 5 Changing the Password Press the … or † button to select Change Password.
DivX(R) Registration DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license. Please use your registration code to register this player with the DivX(R) Video On Demand service. This will allow you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. To learn more go to www.divx.com/vod. 1 Press the MENU button in the stop mode. Press the … or † button to select DVD. The DVD Setup menu is displayed.
3 Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R disc, using the following settings. 1 Download the software update file from the Samsung Internet Site. (http://www.samsung.com/ Support/Product Support/Download/index.aspx) After checking your DVD-VCR Model name on the rear, download a file using the Search Your Model/Name window. 2 Write the file to disc using CD-R driver of your computer. Software update file name: sam98-b.rom Please do not change the file name.
Special Playback Features ❚ Slow Motion During playback, press the √ll button to still the image. Then press the √√ button to play in slow motion at variable speeds. • Each press increases the slow motion speed playback to 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 normal speed. During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the √ll button. • Audio is muted during slow motion playback.
To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title. Using the Display Function To view the current Title, Chapter/Track, and counter position, press the INFO. button during DVD playback.
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc. ❚ If you are using a 4:3 TV For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. - 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right portions of the screen are cut off an the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed. ❚ 1 To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) Press the EZ VIEW button.
Selecting the Subtitle Language Some DVDs provide subtitles in one or more languages. You can use the SUBTITLE button to quickly view and change settings. 1 Selecting the Audio Language Multiple language/audio setup options, such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic or LPCM 2 Channel audio are available on some DVDs. You can use the AUDIO button to quickly view and select the options available on a disc. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button.
Changing the Camera Angle Some DVD Movies provide you with various camera angle views on the same scene while they are showing. To activate the feature press the ANGLE button. 1 Zoom 1 During playback, press the MENU button. Press the … or † buttons to select FUNC, then press the OK or √ button. The Function menu is displayed. You’ll see the angle icon while watching a DVD with multi angles available.
Marks Repeat Chapter/Title Up to three Bookmarks can be inserted for a given DVD/ VCD, allowing you to quickly jump to your favorite scene or song. During playback, press the MARK button. 1 You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. 1 Press the REPEAT button while in playback mode to open the repeat menu. The current repeat mode is displayed. 2 Press the œ or √ button to select Chapter/Title. Press the OK button to repeat the current chapter/Title.
3 A to B Repeat ❚ A to B Repeat feature enables you to repeat the designated section on a DVD or VCD/CD. To activate, mark where to start (A) and where to end (B) of the section you want to watch. 1 Press the OK button again at the end of the segment you want to repeat (Point B). The segment will begin repeating in a continuous loop. Cancel A-B Repeat 1 Press the REPEAT button to open the repeat menu. 2 Press the œ or √ button to selected Off, then press the OK button.
MP3/WMA Play ❚ CD-R MP3/WMA discs When playing CD-R/MP3 or WMA discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below: Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. If you insert an MP3/WMA Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory. ❚ 1 MP3/WMA Play Function Press the … or † button to select the desired music folder, then press the OK button. Total : 3/4 ROOT ROOT AVI JPEG MP3 WMA • Up to 8 music folders can be displayed at a time.
Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence ❚ 1 Program Play ❚ Random Play 1 Press the MODE button in the stop mode. 2 Press the œ or √ button to select RANDOM. Press the OK button. The disc will be played in random order. PROGRAM RANDOM Press the MODE button in the stop mode. Press the œ or √ button to select PROGRAM. Press the OK button.
Picture CD Playback ❚ Album Mode Press the œ or √ button to select Press the OK button. The album mode is displayed. Album . Photo : 1/215 If you insert a Picture (JPEG)CD Disc into the DVD-VCR, you can see the folder directory. 1 Press the … or † button to select the picture you want to view, then press the OK button. The selected picture is displayed.
❚ Slide show ❚ Press the œ or √ button to select . Press the OK button. The 3 icons are displayed for time interval. • Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. CD-R JPEG Discs • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. Photo : 1/215 OK RETURN • Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
DivX/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 … , † to select the movie file, and then press OK or √ll. Result : When the 'Reading Index......' message is displayed, wait for a second or two. The movie will be played back.
5 Zoom During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Then press the … or † button to select the FUNC option, then press the OK or √ button. The Function menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select DVD Function, then Press the OK or √ button. Using the KARAOKE Function (DVD) Function SETUP DVD DVD Function √ VCR Function √ VCR FUNC OK RETURN DVD Function DVD VCR FUNC Title Menu Disc Menu Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat EZ View OK Press the STANDBY/ON button and insert KARAOKE cd.
Key Control (DVD) 1 2 3 Playback the Karaoke Disc containing the wanted songs. Press the KARAOKE button or KEYCON button. Press the œ/√ buttons to select Keycon, then press the OK button. Press the œ/√ buttons to change the desired tone. Reserving a Song (DVD) It is the function to reserve the desired song in advance by use of Karaoke function. ❚ Sequence of reservation 1 Playback the Karaoke Disc containing the wanted songs. Press the KARAOKE button.
❚ Vocal Function 1 SCORE Function 1 2 Press the KARAOKE button on the remote control. 3 4 Press the œ or √ buttons to select the SCORE mode “ON”. Press the corresponding … or † buttons to select the SCORE mode. When pressing the KARAOKE button twice, this screen displays. • In VCD, SVCD or CD, you can select only the R, L or Off. ↓ VOCAL FADER Remark V1 CH1. Vocal Cancel ↓ V2 CH2. Vocal Cancel ↓ V1V2 CH1, CH2.
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Technical Specifications General Input Output VCR DVD Rated voltage AC 110 - 240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption 19 Watts Weight 3.9 Kg Size 430mm X 282mm X 82mm Operating ambient temperature +5°C ~ +40°C Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 75% Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.
Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the below instructions, note: • The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR • The warranty information • A clear description of the problem Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service. Solution No power ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Problem Solution 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, or a CD. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. ◆ 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met. : 1) The DVD-VCR player is connected with the proper amplifier 2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.
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