Samsung DVD-V5450 User manual

User’s Manual
DVD-V5450
DVD-V5500
DVD-V6000
DVD-V6400
DVD-V6500
www.samsung.com
PAL
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK

Getting Started
2- English
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 DO NOT place any objects on the DVD-VCR or remote control
During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD-VCR from
the mains jack and aerial
If the remote control is not used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation
Reverse engineering or disassembling is prohibited

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Disc Markings
Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD-VCR is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided 240 min
Double-sided 480 min
Single-sided 80 min
Double-sided 160 min
Audio
+
Video
- 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 on-
screen menu
Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
DVD
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min
20 min
74 min
20 min
12Cm
8 Cm
Audio
Audio
+
Video
- CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with
better audio quality, less distortion and
less deterioration of audio quality over
time
- Video with CD sound, VHS quality &
MPEG-1 compression technology
AUDIO-CD
VIDEO-CD
- DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics )
- It may not play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R, -RW, DVD+R, +RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording
- The recorded disc may not run as playback depends on the recording speed
- Do not run the player with two discs loaded at the same time
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PAL
Play Region Number
PAL colour system in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, etc
NTSC broadcast system in U S A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc
Dolby Digital disc
Stereo disc
Digital Audio disc
DTS disc
Disc contains a Divx software product
DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
NTSC
Play Region Number
Both the DVD-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 be played
The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.
*(DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500)

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Getting Started
Contents
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Safety Instructions 2
Disc Type and Characteristics 3
Overviews 6
Front View of the DVD-VCR 6
Rear View of the DVD-VCR 7
Display Indicators 7
Accessories 8
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 8
Tour of the Remote Control 9
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Connections
Connections
Quick Overview 10
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
RF Cable 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
SCART Cable 11
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver
or Other Equipment 12
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable 13
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only) 13
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only) 14
AV Receiver Connections 15
Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable
(DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000/DVD-V6500) 15
Plug & Auto Setup 16
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Settings
Settings
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR 17
Setting the Date and Time 18
Setting the Menu Language 19
Presetting the Stations Automatically 19
Presetting the Stations Manually 20
Clearing a Preset Station 22
Changing the Preset Station Table 23
Setting the VCR Output Channel 23
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VCR Functions
VCR Functions
Selecting the Colour Mode 24
NICAM 25
Intelligent Picture Control 25
VideoPlus Extend
(DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 26
Auto Power off 26
Screen Messages 27
Selecting the Cassette Type 27
Repeat Play 28
Selecting the Recording Speed 28
Protecting a Recorded Cassette 28
Recording a Programme Immediately 29
Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop 29
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder 30
Using the Assemble Edit Function 30
Using the VideoPlus Feature
(DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 31
Modifying VideoPlus Programming
(DVD-V6000/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 32
Using the Timer Programming Feature 33
Checking a Preset Recording 35
Cancelling a Preset Recording 36

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Playing Back
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette 37
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually 37
Selecting the Audio Output Mode 38
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion 38
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame 38
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds 38
Searching for a Specific Sequence 39
Using the Tape Counter 41
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DVD Functions
DVD Functions
Setting Up the Language Features 42
Setting Up the Audio Options 44
Setting Up the Display Options 45
Setting Up the Parental Control 46
DivX(R) Registration
(DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 48
Firmware Upgrade (DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 48
Special Playback Features 50
Using the Display Function 51
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) 52
Selecting the Subtitle Language 53
Selecting the Audio Language 53
Changing the Camera Angle 54
Zoom 54
Marks 55
Repeat Chapter/Title 55
A to B Repeat 56
MP3/WMA Play 57
Program & Random Play (CD/MP3/WMA) 58
Picture CD Playback 59
DivX/MPEG4 Playback
(DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 61
DivX/MPEG4 Special Playback Features
(DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500) 61
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Reference
Reference
Technical Specifications 64
Troubleshooting Guide (VCR) 65
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) 66

6- English
Getting Started
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000)
Overviews
1. DVD DECK
2. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
3. VIDEO CASSETE COMPARTMENT
4. EJECT BUTTON
5. STANDBY/ON BUTTON
6. REWIND/SKIP BACK BUTTON
7. STOP BUTTON
8. PLAY/STILL BUTTON
9. FAST FORWARD / SKIP NEXT BUTTON
10. RECORD BUTTON
11. EZ VIEW BUTTON
12. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
13. PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
14. DVD/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
15. PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE BUTTON
16. AUX VIDEO INPUT JACK
17. AUX AUDIO L/R INPUT JACK
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6500)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Front View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5450/DVD-V6400)
1 2 3 4
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Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V6000)
1. AUDIO L/R OUT JACKS
2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR
3. AUDIO L/R OUT JACKS (DVD ONLY)
4. VIDEO OUT JACK
5. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR
6. AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART
(EURO-21) JACK
7. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACK (COAXIAL)
8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS
9. S-VIDEO OUT JACK
4 5 6 7 8 9
1 2 3
Rear View of the DVD-VCR (DVD-V5450/DVD-V5500/DVD-V6400/DVD-V6500)
Display Indicators
1. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS
2. AERIAL IN CONNECTOR
3. AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) JACK
4. AUDIO L, R OUT JACKS (DVD ONLY)
5. VIDEO OUT JACK
6. OUT TO TV CONNECTOR
7. AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT SCART
(EURO-21) JACK
8. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS (COAXIAL)
9. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS
10. S-VIDEO OUT JACK
5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4
1. The DVD Deck is active.
2. Disc is loaded.
3. The time, counter position, current deck
status is displayed.
4. VHS tape is inserted.
5. The VCR Deck is active.
6. A Timer Recording is programmed or in
progress.
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8- English
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
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote
control when you:
• Purchase the DVD-VCR
• Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
1Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to
release the battery compartment cover on the
rear of the remote control
2Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent batteries,
taking care to respect the polarities:
• + on the battery with + on the remote control
• – on the battery with – on the remote control
• Do not mix different battery types
(manganese and alkaline for example)
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of
the remote control and pushing it back into
place
Remote
Control
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK
Batteries for
Remote Control
Audio & Video
Cable
Owner’s
Instructions
RF Cable

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Démarrer
Getting Started
Tour of the Remote Control 8. STOP ( ■ )
Used to stop during playback
9. SEARCH/SKIP (
œœ / √√ ,
lœœ
/ √√l
)
Used to search forward or backward through a
disc
Used to skip the title, chapter, or track
10. SUBTITLE
Used to change the DVD’s subtitle language
11. MENU
Used to display the on-screen menu
12. OK
…… / ††
,
œœ/ √√
Used to control the cursor in the on-screen menu
and confirm your choice
13. SPEED
Used to select the recording speed
14. REC ( ●)
Used to make a recording on cassette
15. TIMER
Used to activate the timer recording of a
programme
16. ANGLE
Used to access various camera angles on a
DVD
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Used to adjust the sharpness of the picture
17. OPEN/CLOSE
Used to open and close the disc and video
cassette tray
18. SHUTTLE
Used to play a sequence at variable speeds
19. TV/VCR
Used to select TV or VCR
20. INPUT SEL.
Used to select a external input signal
21. PROG ( / )
Used to select a TV programme
22. F.ADV/STEP
Used to advance a sequence frame by frame
23. PLAY/STILL ( √ll )
Used to play or pause during playback
24. INFO.
Used to display the current setting or disc status
25. RETURN
Used to return to a previous menu
26. EZ VIEW
Used to adjust the aspect ratio on a disc
27. DISC MENU
Used to display a disc menu
28. MARK
Used to mark a position during playback a disc
SEARCH
Used to search for a specific sequence
29. MODE
Used to select the programme or random play
REPEAT
Used to allow the repeat play a title, chapter,
track, disc or A-B
1. STANDBY/ON
Used to turn the power on or off
2. Number Buttons
3. CLEAR
Used to clear a preset TV station
Used to cancel a preset recording
Used to cancel a preset mark
Used to set the tape counter to zero
Used to resume normal play during repeat play
4. VCR
Used to operate VCR
5. DVD
Used to operate DVD
6. TRK (
……/ †† )
Used to adjust picture alignment manually to
obtain the best possible picture during playback
7. AUDIO
Used to access various audio functions
OPEN/CLOSE
STANDBY/ON
OK

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Connections
Connections
•
Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
• Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or
Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Audio/Video Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
S-Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
Component Video Cable (DVD Only) . . . . . 14
• AV Receiver Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable
(DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000/DVD-V6500) . . . . 15
• Plug & Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Overview
A Quick overview presented in this guide will give
you enough information to start using the DVD-VCR
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RF
Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the
SCART Cable
Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite
Receiver or Other Equipment
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)
AV Receiver Connections
Connecting an Audio/Video Input Cable
(DVD-V5500/DVD-V6000/DVD-V6500)
Plug & Auto Setup