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- Page 1 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual DVD-VR345 www.samsung.com AK68-00995G-00 English...
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Page 2: Warning
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 2 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Warning provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations. -
Page 3: Precaution
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 3 • Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec- Precaution tricity 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. -
Page 4: Disc Storage
• This unit can play back DVD±R discs recorded and final- in out. ized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be • Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps. able to play some DVD±R discs depending on the disc •... - Page 5 The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording & • playback quality can be downloaded from our web site. You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players due (Download Center at www.samsung.com) to compatibility issues. • If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 6 Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable ...21 Contents Connecting to your TV ......Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks . - Page 7 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 7 Special Recording Features ....72 Using the Disc Menu and Title Menu ...49 Copy to DVD or VCR .
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Page 8: General Features
With a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW(VR mode) disc, you can edit recorded images, create playlist, and edit video in specific sequence according to your needs. The DVD-VR345 allows you to record and play high quality MPEG4 playback digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/DVD±R discs. You can record and edit digital video on DVD-RAM/DVD±RW/... -
Page 9: Before Reading The User's Manual
User’s Manual All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. How to use the DVD Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user’s manual. - Page 10 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 10 Finalizing & Playing on Step 3 Recording Step 6 other DVD components There are two different recording methods: Direct To play your DVD on other DVD players, finalizing Recording and Timer Recording. Timer recording is may be necessary.
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Page 11: Description
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 11 Description Front Panel 1. DVD DECK 9. P.SCAN BUTTON 2. DVD OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 10. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 3. VCR DECK 11. DVD/VCR SELECT BUTTON 4. VCR EJECT BUTTON 12. COPY BUTTON 5. POWER BUTTON 13. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 12 Rear Panel 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. VIDEO INPUT JACK (AV 1 IN) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (OPTICAL) VIDEO OUT JACK (AV OUT) 10. -
Page 13: Tour Of The Remote Control
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng1-13 2006.4.10 2:49 PM Page 13 Tour of the Remote Control 12. TITLE LIST/DISC MENU Button Press this to enter the TITLE LIST/Disc menu. 13. SUBTITLE Button Press this to switch the DVD’s subtitle language. 14. ANYKEY Button Press this to set the status of the disc that is being played. -
Page 14: Connecting & Setting Up
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 14 Quick Overview Connecting & Setting Up A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Connecting the Antenna Cable † Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable †... -
Page 15: Step 1: Connecting The Antenna Cable
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 15 Step 1: Connecting the Antenna Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select the antenna connection that best suits you below. Antenna + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder &... -
Page 16: Antenna + Set Top Box Controller + Dvd Recorder
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 16 Antenna + Set Top Box Controller + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with a video/audio output or a satellite receiver You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. -
Page 17: Antenna + Cable Box + Dvd Recorder & Vcr + Tv
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 17 Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder & VCR + TV : Cable box with an antenna out- put only You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder & VCR. You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box. -
Page 18: Step 2 : Connecting The Video Cable
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 18 Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR. Select one of the video connections on the following pages. You must use one of the following audio/video connections on this unit. Connecting to a Video input jack Connect a video(yellow) cable between the VIDEO(yellow) OUT jack on DVD Recorder &... -
Page 19: Connecting To An S-Video Input Jack
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 19 Connecting to an S-Video input jack Connect an S-Video cable(not supplied) between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on DVD Recorder & VCR and S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV. INPUT S-VIDEO S-Video Cable (not supplied) •... -
Page 20: Connecting To Component Video Input Jacks
2. The message ‘Press “Yes” to confirm Progressive model, please contact our customer service center at scan mode. Otherwise press “No”’ will appear. 1-800-SAMSUNG. Press the œ √ buttons to select Yes, and then The Component jacks will not output video resolutions press the ENTER button. -
Page 21: Step 3 : Connecting The Audio Cable
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 21 Step 3 : Connecting the Audio Cable Select one of the Audio connections on the following pages. Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV’s speakers. INPUT VIDEO Audio/Video Yellow Cable White AUDIO English - 21... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Stereo Amplifier With Analog Input Jacks
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 22 Connecting to a stereo amplifier with analog input jacks If your stereo amplifier only has AUDIO INPUT jacks(L and R), use the AUDIO OUT jacks. Audio/Video Cable White ANALOG AUDIO INPUT 22 - English... -
Page 23: Connecting To An Av Amplifier With A Digital Input Jack
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier with a digital input jack If your AV amplifier has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS sound, you will need to set up the audio settings. (See page 37) Coaxial Cable Optical Cable (not supplied) -
Page 24: Step 4 : Connecting Hdmi/Dvi To A Tv
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 24 Step 4 : Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TV Connecting to a TV with HDMI Jack Using an HDMI- HDMI cable(not included) connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder to the HDMI IN jack of your TV. -
Page 25: Connecting To A Tv With Dvi Jack
Audio/Video Cable White To change HDMI output resolution, see page 39. Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) NOTE However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of TV is digital. -
Page 26: Step 5 : Connecting External Devices
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 26 Step 5 : Connecting External Devices This allows you to connect your DVD Recorder & VCR to other external devices and view or record their outputs. Connecting a VCR, Set-Top Box(STB) or DVD player to the AV 1 IN or S-VIDEO IN jacks Connecting a VCR or external device to AV 1 IN jacks of the DVD Recorder &... -
Page 27: Connecting A Camcorder To The Av 2 In Jacks
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 27 Connecting a Camcorder to the AV 2 IN jacks You can also use the AV 2 IN jacks on the front panel of the DVD Recorder & VCR. You can record from connected equipment, such as a camcorder. When an input source is inserted into AV 2 IN while viewing TV, the input will be switched to AV 2 IN automatically. -
Page 28: Connecting A Camcorder To The Dv In Jack
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 28 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV IN jack If your camcorder has a DV output jack, connect it to the DV input jack of your DVD Recorder & VCR. DV Cable (not supplied) DV OUT Camcorder If the input is not selected automatically, use INPUT SEL. -
Page 29: Step 6 : Connecting The Power Cord
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng14-30 2006.4.10 2:50 PM Page 29 Step 6 : Connecting Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control the Power Cord After all connections are complete, plug the power cord Install Batteries in the Remote Control in the wall outlet. • Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. -
Page 30: Setting The Remote Control
TV POWER, INPUT SEL., VOL , CH/TRK ( / ), your television by pressing the appropriate number TV MUTE, 0~9, 100 + . buttons. Brand Codes Brand Codes SAMSUNG 01,14,15,23,31 NEWSAN DAEWOO NOBLEX EMERSON PANASONIC 12,24 GRADIENTE 30 07,29... -
Page 31: System Setup
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 31 On-Screen Menu System Setup 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. DVD-Recorder Timer Record No Disc... -
Page 32: Auto Clock Set
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 32 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Clock Set, Auto Clock Set then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Auto Clock Set No Disc Timer Rec. Clock Data CH : Automatic √ √ Time Zone : Automatic √... -
Page 33: Manual Clock Set
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 33 Daylight Saving Press the …† buttons to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select Yes or No, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Clock Set No Disc Select Automatic to set the daylight saving... -
Page 34: Channel Set
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 34 Press the …† buttons to select Antenna/Cable Channel Set TV, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Set No Disc Timer Rec. Antenna/Cable TV Antenna : Cable TV √ √ Auto Channel Memory Cable TV √... -
Page 35: Channel Add/Delete
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 35 Press the …† buttons to select Auto Channel Press the …† buttons to select Channel Memory, then press the ENTER or √ button. Add/Delete, then press the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Channel Add/Delete No Disc Timer Rec. -
Page 36: Setting Up The Language Options
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 36 Press the …† buttons to select Channel Set, Press the …† buttons to select Setup, then press then press ENTER or √ button. the ENTER or √ button. DVD-Recorder Setup DVD-Recorder Channel Set No Disc No Disc Timer Rec. -
Page 37: Setting Up The Audio Options
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 37 Digital Output Setting Up the Audio 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Options Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream. Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Outputs. -
Page 38: Setting Up The Display(Video) Options
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 38 TV Aspect Setting Up the Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) Display(Video) Options • 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD sup- plies, even though you have a TV This function allows you to setup the TV screen... -
Page 39: Divx(R) Registration
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 39 HDMI/DVI Resolution Setting Up the Parental This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI to Display devices (TV, Monitor, etc). Control DVD-Recorder Video No Disc Timer Rec. TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide √... - Page 40 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 40 The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm About the Change Password the password. Enter your password again, and then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select Change Password, DVD-Recorder Parental Control then press the ENTER or √...
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Page 41: Vcr Setting
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 41 Press the …† buttons to select the desired VCR VCR Setting option, then press the ENTER or √ button. Press the …† buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER or √ button. This function allows you to set up the VCR. -
Page 42: System Setting
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 42 Press the …† buttons to select Set Top Box System Setting Control, then press the ENTER or √ button. Set Top Box Control menu will be displayed. DVD-Recorder Set Top Box Control No Disc Timer Rec. - Page 43 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 43 CH Digit Lock Control Select the sub item(Off or On) using the …† buttons, Select the sub item(Off or Lock to two digits) using the …† buttons, then press the ENTER button. then press the ENTER button. •...
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Page 44: Video Input
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 44 Video Input DVD EP Mode Time You can watch video from an external component You can set the EP(Extended Play)mode’s time setting to 6 or 8 hours. through the AV 1(Composite) or S-video input jacks. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. -
Page 45: Automatic Chapter Creator
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 45 Press the REC button to start recording. Automatic Chapter The message "Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording?" is displayed. Creator Do you want to create the chapter menu after this recording? A DVD-Video consists of ‘Titles’... -
Page 46: Quick Recording
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng31-46 2006.4.10 2:51 PM Page 46 Quick Recording It takes about 10 seconds for a disc to load (initialize) every time you turn on the unit. To bypass this initializa- tion process, you can set the Quick Recording feature to On. This enables you to record immediately without having to wait for the disc to load. -
Page 47: Playback
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 47 Before Playing Playback Read the following information before playing a disc. Region code (DVD-Video only) This section introduces basic functions of play- back by disc type. Both the DVD Recorder & VCR and the discs are coded by region. -
Page 48: Playing A Disc
00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 48 Discs that cannot be played Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. • DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” • 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. • A DVD±R/DVD-RW(V) disc which has been recorded and Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s not finalized in a different manufacturer's recorder. - Page 49 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 49 Using the Disc Menu Using the Search & Skip Functions and Title Menu Some discs contain a dedicated menu system that Searching through a Chapter or Track allows you to select special functions for title, chapters, audio track, subtitles, film previews, information on characters, etc.
- Page 50 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 50 Slow Motion Play/ About ANYKEY Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play (DVD-VIDEO / DVD-RAM The ANYKEY functions allows you to easily search for a desired scene by accessing title, chapter or time. / DVD±RW / DVD±R) You can also change the subtitle and audio settings and set some features including Repeat, Angle and Zoom.
- Page 51 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 51 • If you want to move to a desired time to help you find œ œ √ √ Select repeat mode using button. a scene. Press the ENTER button. • To make the screen disappear, press the ANYKEY or RETURN button.
- Page 52 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 52 Selecting the Audio language Selecting the Subtitle & Audio languages may not work depending on the disc type. This is only available during playback. Audio Language Using the AUDIO button Selecting the SUBTITLE language Press the AUDIO button during playback.
- Page 53 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 53 Changing the Camera Zooming-In Angle If a DVD-VIDEO contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function. If the disc con- tains multiple angles, ANGLE appears on the screen. Press the ANYKEY button during playback. DVD-VIDEO Using the ANGLE button Title...
- Page 54 00995G-VR345-XAA-Eng47-75 2006.4.10 2:53 PM Page 54 Playing back a Bookmark Using the Bookmarks Press the MARKER button. Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. (V mode) - - - - - - - -- Bookmark Set marks at scenes you want to see again so that you can start playback from the marked position.