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DVD-VCR CHT-250 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l EJECT STANDBY/ON PHONES SELECT S.MODE COPY PROG P.SCAN www.samsungvcr.com AK68-00463A PAL/NTSC...
Contents Contents OREWORD ECORDING ELEVISION ROADCASTS Selecting the Recording Speed ....................30 Safety Instructions ........................5 Protecting a Recorded Cassette....................31 Disc Type and Characteristics ....................6 Recording a Programme Immediately ..................31 DVD-VCR O VERVIEWS Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop................32 Front View of the DVD-VCR ...................... 7 Using the Timer Programming Feature ..................33 Rear View of the DVD-VCR .......................
Contents Safety Instructions (cont.) The following illustrations represent precautions. A - A PPENDIX DVANCED ONNECTIONS Setting the Delay Time ......................66 About Speaker Setup......................... 67 Sound Mode Function........................ 69 Listening to the Radio ........................ 70 The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. Presetting Stations........................
Disc Type and Characteristics Front View of the DVD-VCR This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : Max. Disc Types Recording Disc Size Playing Characteristics (Logos) Types Time EJECT Single-sided SELECT STANDBY/ON PHONES •...
27 AUDIO 28 MUTE 29 FAST-FORWARD, SKIP NEXT 30 PLAY/STILL You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). 31 CLEAR Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. 32 RETURN, A.DUB 33 UP 34 OK AUDIO &...
Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: DVD &...
Plug & Auto Set up Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Deck Control Keys You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. not using a RCA cable The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck.
Basic TV Tuner Operations Copying from DVD to VCR The following buttons are used when watching television via the The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. TV/VCR Button If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy EJECT...
Setting the Date and Time Presetting the Stations Automatically Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: Automatically stop programme recording You do not need to preset the stations if you have already Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme set them automatically (see Plug &...
Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. That you do not require Language : English Language : English At the wrong programme position After pressing the MENU, press the OK or ❿...
Changing the Preset Station Table Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K) You can rearrange the Station Table and give different You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K) according to the programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own TV set connected to your VCR.
Selecting the Colour Mode NICAM Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, required system standard. NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). Language : English NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard Language : English When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD-...
Intelligent Picture Control Auto Power Off The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD- sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for preferences.
Repeat Play Screen Messages Your DVD-VCR displays most information on both the DVD-VCR You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from and the television. beginning to end. Language : English You can choose to display or hide this information on the Language : English television screen (except for the SEARCH, Programming MENU...
Selecting the Recording Speed 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. You can record a cassette at two different speeds: SP (Standard Play) Type Recording Time (in SP) If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small...
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD- This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programmes.
Checking a Preset Recording Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. You can check your preset recordings: When you have finished presetting the DVD-VCR Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded Insert the video cassette to be played.
Selecting the Audio Output Mode Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the nine times the normal speed). loudspeakers and AV outputs.
Searching for a Specific Sequence Searching for a Specific Sequence Intro Scan 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 After pressing the SEARCH, press the corresponding ❷...
Using the Tape Counter Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable The tape counter: You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record DVD &...
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette You can copy a cassette to your DVD-VCR from another video With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously source, such as another VCR or a camcorder. recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: A CD, DVD It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy EJECT...
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Choosing a Connection Your DVD-VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD -VCR player with To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the a TV and other components.
Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language Using the Audio Language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you Language Setup Setup watch a movie. Disc Menu : English Setup...
Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the Setup Setup types of DVDs that your family watches.
Component Connections (for DVD) Setting Up the Display Options Component video output is available only for DVD playback. RF With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. and Line input are available for Tuner and VCR playback. SPEAKERS DVD Only Setup buttons, then OK or ❿...
Special Playback Features Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) During DVD/CD playback you can select from the following To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) special playback options. To resume normal playback, press the ❿ ll (Play/Still) button. Press the EZ VIEW button. Still •...
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) Using the Display Function (DVD/VCD/CD) When Playing a DVD If you are using a 4:3 TV During play, press the INFO. button on the remote. Use the buttons to select the desired item. ❷ For 16:9 aspect ratio discs Use the ➛, ❿...
Changing the Camera Angle Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or Using the ANGLE button all of the disc. When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you When playing a DVD can select the Angle function.
Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) Repeat Chapter/Title This feature lets you mark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF You can repeat a single chapter or a complete title. mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Open Repeat Menu Press the REPEAT button while in Play mode to open the Repeat Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD)
WMA Play MP3-CD Playback MP3-CD Playback WMA Disc Playback ROOT ROOT Data CDs (CD-Rs, CD-RWs) encoded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) Before You Begin... CLASSIC format can be played. • Set the channel to "3" or use the TV/VIDEO button on the TV to select the input source. METAL •...
MP3/WMA Play Program Play & Random Play You can listen to songs randomly or in the desired sequence. CD-R MP3/WMA discs PROGRAM RANDOM Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. This function is available only with Audio CDs. Before You Begin... When you record MP3 files on the CD-R, please refer to the following.
Picture CD Playback Picture CD Playback Before You Begin... CD-R JPEG Discs ROOT ROOT • Set the channel to "3" or use the TV/VIDEO button on the CLASSIC TV to select the input source. • Press the DVD button on the remote control to switch to •...
Setting the Delay Time About Speaker Setup A delay effect can be added to the sound from the Center and Surround speakers to adjust the sound Ideal Speaker Arrangement according to the acoustic condition of the listening room. Initially, the delay time is set to ‘0 ms’. •...
Sound Mode Function About Speaker Setup To Set the Speaker Balance Sound Mode Press the SOUND MODE button. Press the SPEAKER button. Each time you press the button, the mode will change as shown at Each time you press the button, the selection will change as right.
Listening to the Radio Presetting Stations You can store up to 30 stations (20 FM stations and 10 AM You can either automatically or manually tune in to an FM or AM stations). station. Example: Storing an FM station of 87.50 MHz into the preset station number 01 Press the FM/AM button.
Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions (VCR) Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Video input (Rear) RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Problem Explanation/Solution Input Audio input (Rear) RCA jack : -8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) Before requesting service (troubleshooting) Problem Action Page Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. Disc does not play. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD.