Samsung DVD-R130 DVD Player User Manual

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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AK68-01002A-00

Warning

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¢_ 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.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a

bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or

electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain

or moisture.

CAUTION : DVD RECORDERS USE AN INVISIBLE

LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS

RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.

BE SURE TO OPERATE RECORDER CORRECTLY AS

INSTRUCTED.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN

THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR

YOURSELR REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la

tame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante

de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded

cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other

equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with

electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use

shielded cables and connectors for connections.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

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the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized

changes or modifications to this equipment may

void the user's authority to operate it.

NOTE

This unit can be used only where the power

supply is AC I20V, 60Hz. It cannot be used

elsewhere.

This DVD Recorder is designed and

manufactured to respond to the Region

Management Information.

If the Region number of a DVD disc does

not correspond to the Region number of

this DVD Recorder, the DVD Recorder

cannot play the disc.

This device is protected by U.S. Patent

Nos.4,631,603;4,577,216;4,819,098;4,907,

093; and 6,516,132.This product

incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents

and other intellectual property rights.Use of

this copyright protection technology must

be authorized by Macrovision,and is

intended for home and other limited viewing

uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision.Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

DANGER - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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Precaution

| important Safety instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using

the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below.

Keep these operating instructions handy for future

reference.

1 ) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety, if the provided plug does

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

| Handling Cautions

. Before connecting other components to this

recorder, be sure to turn them all off.

. Do not move the recorder while a disc is being

played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and

the recorder's internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any

small metal objects on the recorder.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc

tray.

• Exterior interference such as lightning and static

electricity can affect normal operation of this

recorder. If this occurs, turn the recorder 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.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder

after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet

when you don't intend to use the recorder for tong

periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the

inside to the outside of the disc.

| Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC

power cord from the AC outlet.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for

cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

| Disc Handling

• Use discs with regular

shapes. If an irregular disc

(a disc with a special

shape) is used, this DVD

Recorder may be damaged.

• Avoid touching the surface of a

disc where recording is

performed.

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R

= Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD

disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1 where

available).Do not use cleaners or cloths

for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/DVD-

RW/DVD-R discs.

DVD-Video, CD

• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft

cloth.

Cautio .oQ_handl _ ' discs

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen

or pencil.

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• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also,

do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or

thinner.

• 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.

• Do not keep under direct sunlight.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

• If you move your DVD Recorder suddenly from a

cold place to a warm place, condensation may

generate on the operating parts and lens and cause

abnormal disc playback. When this occurs, do not

connect the plug to the power outlet. Wait for two

hours, then insert the disc and try to playback again.

It will work properly when condensation has

evaporated.

| Disc Specifications

DVD-Video

, A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-

minutes of images, 8-language audio and 32 subtitle

languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture

compression and Dolby 3D surround sound, allowing

you to enjoy vivid and clear theater quality images in

the comfort of your own home.

• When switching from the first layer to the second

layer of a double-layered DVD Video disc, there may

be momentary distortion in the image and sound.

This is not a malfunction of the unit.

• Once a DVD-R/-RW recorded in Video Mode is

finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

Audio CD

, An audio disc on which 44.1 kHz PCM Audio is

recorded

• Plays CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs.

The unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-

RW discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-P,/-RW

• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files recorded with

ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back

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• Only MP3 files with the ".mp3", ".MP3" extension

can be used.

• For MP3 files recorded with a VBR(Variable Bit

Rates), from 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps, the sound may

cut in out.

• Playable bitrate range is from 56Kbps to 320Kbps.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

• Only JPEG files with the ".jpg", ".JPG" extension can

be used.

• The unit can handle a maximum of 1000 files and

folders.

• Maximum size of progressive JPEG is 3M pixels.

• MOTION JPEG is not supported.

• Use a 700MB(8O minutes) CD-R/-RW disc.

If possible, do not use a 80OMB(90 minutes) or

above disc, as the disc may not play back.

• If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed

session, you may experience a delay in the early

playback time, and all recorded files may not play.

• Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this

unit, depending on the device which was used to

burn them.

For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW media from

CDs for your personal use, playability may vary

depending on contents and discs.

DVD-R Disc Pla ,,,,,

• Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized,

it becomes DVD-Video.

• You can record onto the available space on the disc

and perform editing functions such as giving titles to

discs and programs and erasing programs before

finalizing.

• When programming is erased from a DVD-R, that

space does not become available. Once an area on

a DVD-R is recorded on, that area is no longer

available for recording, whether the recording is

erased or not.

• It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete

recording management information after recording

finishes.

• This product optimizes the DVD-R for each

recording. Optimizing is carried out when you start

recording after inserting the disc or turning on the

unit. Recording onto the disc may become

impossible if optimizing is carried out too many

times.

• Playback may be impossible in some cases due to

the condition of recording.

• This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and

finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may

not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on

the disc and the condition of the recording.

DVD-RW Disc Pla

• Recording and playback can be performed on DVD-

RW discs in both the Video and VR Modes.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in VR Mode or Video mode

is finalized, you cannot perform addtional recording.

• Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized,

it becomes DVD-Video.

• In both modes, playback can be performed before and

after finalization, but additional recording, deleting and

editing can not be performed after finalization.

• If you want to record the disc in VR Mode and then

record in V Mode, be sure to execute Format.

Be careful when executing Format because all the

recorded data may be lost.

• A DVD-RW blank disc is initialized to VR Mode when

first initialized.

• DVD-RW (VR mode)

- This is a format that is used for recording data on a

DVD-RW disc. You can record multiple titles, edit,

delete, partial delete, create a playlist, etc.

- A disc that is recorded in this mode wilt not play in

standard DVD players.

• 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 maker's recorder but has not been finalized,

it cannot be played or additionally be recorded by

this recorder.

• DVD-RAM discs come with or without a cartridge.

For this product, we recommend DVD-RAM discs that

come without cartridges.

• You cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD players

due to compatibility issues.

• Only DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0. discs can be

played in this unit.

• For cartridge type DVD-RAM discs, remove the

cartridge and use the disc only.

Protection

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.

Because of this, you should only connect your DVD

Recorder directly to your TV, not to a VCR.

Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture

from copy-protected DVD discs.

• This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by methods 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 disassembly is prohibited

This DVD Recorder can allow you to protect the

contents of your discs, as described below.

, Program-protected: See page 73 "Locking a Title"

, Disc-protected: See page 85 "Disc Protection"

;{."DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R discs that are

incompatible with the DVD-VIDEO format cannot be

played with this product.

;!: For more information on DVD recording compatibility,

consult your DVD-RW/DVD-R manufacturer.

;{-"If poor quality DVD-RW/DVD-R discs are used, your

recordings may fail.

_not use t he fo!,!_,!ng discs!

, LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs

should not be used in this product.

[Note]

Disc types that can be played :

CDICD-RICD-RWIMP31JPEGIDVD-VideolDVD-

RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R.

DVD+Rt+RW cannot record, but the finalized +Rt+RW

can be played.

For a DVD-R/DVD-RW disc, which has been recorded

in Video Mode on another component, it can play only

when finalized.

, Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased

outside your region may not be playable with this

product. When these discs are played, either "No

disc." or "Please check the regional code." will be

displayed.

, If your DVD-RW disc is an illegal copy or is not in

DVD video format, it may also not be playable.

High Speed Recording discs can be used in this unit.

, Not all brands of discs wilt be compatible with this

unit.

, The latest firmware upgrade to improve recording &

playback quality can be downloaded from our web

site. (Download Center at www.samsung.com)

, If disc compatibility problems continue, or there is an

issue upgrading your recorder, contact the Call Center

at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Contents

Getting Started

Warning ................................... 2

Precaution ................................. 3

ImportantSafety Instructions ...................... 3

Handling Cautions .............................. 3

Maintenanceof Cabinet .......................... 3

Disc Handling.................................. 3

Disc Storage .................................. 4

Disc Specifications.............................. 4

General Features ........................... 8

Before Reading the Instruction Manual .......... 9

How to use the DVD Recorder ................. 9

Description ................................ 11

Front Panel .................................. 11

Front Panel Display ............................ 11

Rear Panel ................................... 12

Unpacking ................................ 12

Accessories .................................. 12

Tourof the Remote Control ...................... 13

Connect!n9 & Settin UP

Quick Overview ............................ 14

Step I : Connecting the Antenna cable ......... 15

Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable box ...... 15

Antenna + Cable box + DVD Recorder+ TV :Cable box

with many scrambled channels ................... 16

Antenna + DVD Recorder + Cable box +TV : Cable box

with a few scrambledchannels ................... 17

Step 2 : Connecting the Video Cable ........... 18

Connectingto a Video inputjack .................. 18

Connectingto an S-videoinputjack ............... 19

Connectingto Componentvideoinputjacks(Y,PB,PR) 20

Step 3 : Connecting the Audio cable ............ 21

Connectingto your TV .......................... 21

Connectingto a stereoamplifierwith analog

inputjacks ................................... 22

Connectingto an AV amplifier with a digital

inputjack .................................... 23

Step 4 : Connecting External Devices ........... 24

Connectinga VCR, Set-TopBox(STB)

or DVD Player to the AV 1 INjacks ................ 24

Connectinga Camcorderto the AV 2 IN jacks ....... 25

Connectinga Camcorderto the DV IN jack .......... 26

Step 5 : Connecting the Power Cord ............ 27

Step 6 : Preparing the Remote Control .......... 27

System Setup

Using the Setup Menu ....................... 28

Initial Setup ............................... 29

1. OSD Language Setup ........................ 29

2. Clock Set .................................. 29

3. Channel Set ................................ 31

4. Setting Up the Audio Options ................... 32

5. Setting Up the TV Aspect ..................... 34

System Setting ............................ 35

CM Skip Time Setting ........................... 35

EP Mode Time Setting .......................... 36

AutomaticChapter Creation ...................... 36

Quick RecordingSetting ........................ 37

Language Setting .......................... 38

Video (Display) Setting ...................... 39

Parental Control ............................ 40

Before Recording .......................... 43

Recordable discs .............................. 43

Recording Formats ............................ 44

Record Mode ................................. 44

Unrecordable video ............................ 44

About INFO button ............................. 45

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Information) .............................. 45

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Recordingthe currentTV programyou are

watching ................................. 45

Recordingfrom External Equipment ............ 47

Copyingfrom a Camcorder ................... 48

Makinga OneTouchRecording(OTR) .......... 49

Settinga Timer Recording .................... 50

FlexibleRecording(for Timer Recordingonly) .... 51

Editingthe ScheduledRecordList ............. 51

Deletingthe ScheduledRecordList ............ 52

Recordingthe ScheduledRecordList ........... 53

Before Playing ............................. 54

Region code (DVD-Video only) ................... 54

Disc types that can be played .................... 54

Discs that cannot be played ...................... 54

Playinga Disc ............................. 55

Using the Disc Menu & Title Menu ................ 56

Using the Search Functions ...................... 56

Slow Motion Play .............................. 57

Step Motion Play .............................. 57

About ANYKEY ............................... 57

Using the Repeat Function ...................... 58

Selecting the Subtitle ........................... 60

Selecting the Audio language .................... 60

Changing the Camera Angle ..................... 61

Zooming-in ................................... 61

Using Bookmarks ............................. 62

Using Markers ................................ 63

Playingan Audio CD/MP3 ................... 64

Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 ............... 64

Playinga Picture CD ........................ 67

Playingthe Title List ......................... 68

Deleting a Section of a Title ..................... 74

Advanced Editing(Playlist) ................... 76

Creating a Ptaylist ............................. 76

Playing Entries in the Ptaylist .................... 77

Renaming a Ptaylist Entry ....................... 78

Editing a Scene for the Ptaylist ................... 79

Copying a Playlist Entry to the Playtist .............. 82

Deleting a Ptaylist Entry from the Playlist ............ 83

Disc Manager ............................. 84

Editing the Disc Name .......................... 84

Disc Protection ................................ 85

Formatting a Disc .............................. 85

Deleting All Title Lists ........................... 86

Finalizing a Disc ............................... 87

Unfinalizing a Disc (VNR mode) ................. 88

Troubleshooting............................ 89

Solutionto Error Message .................... 93

Specification .............................. 95

Warranty ................................. 96

Basic Editing (Title List) ...................... 72

Renaming(Labeling)a Title ...................... 72

Locking(Protecting)a Title ....................... 73

Deletinga Title ............................... 73

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GeneralFeatures

The DVD-R130 allows you to record and play high quality

digital video on DVD-RW/DVD-R discs. You can record

and edit digital video on DVD-RW/DVD-R discs as if they

were VCR tapes.

High quality digital audio and video recording

and playback

Record up to 8-hours of video or images with a 4.7 GB

DVD-RW/DVD-Rdisc, depending on the recording mode.

High quality progressive scan

Progressive scanning provides high resolution and flicker

free video.

The 10-bit 54-MHz DAC and 2D Y/C Separating Circuitry

provides the highest video playback and recording quality.

(See page 20.)

A variety of functions with an easy-to-use

user interface

The integrated menu system and the messaging function

allow you to perform desired operations both easily and

conveniently. With a DVD-RW disc, you can edit recorded

images, create a ptaylist, and edit video in a specific

sequence according to your requirements.

Selectable Record Mode

You can set your recorder to one of five different recording

speeds, each varying in recording quality and length. EP

mode yields the most recording time, LP & SP modes

provide less recording time with higher quality recording,

and XP mode gives you the highest quality recording.

There's also the FR (Flexible Recording) mode that lets

you record with the best picture quality possible for the

recording time and remaining space on the disc in timer

recording.

Automated Quality Adjustment for Timer

Recording

If FR mode is selected, the video quality is adjusted

automatically so that all video for the scheduled time can

be recorded onto the free disc space. (See page 51 .)

Create a DVD video title using a DVD-RW/DVD-R

disc

With the DVD-R130, you can create your own DVD video

title on 4.7 GB DVD-RW/DVD-Rdiscs.

Copying data from a digital camcorder using

a DV input jack

Record digital camcorder video onto DVD-RW, DVD-R

discs using the DV input jack (IEEE 1394-4pin). (See

page 48.)

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