Samsung DVD Recorder User Manual

Step Getting Connected
Step Setup
Step Basic Operation
Quick Setup Guide
Step
Step Getting Connected
Select one of the following three types of connections:
Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box
Antenna + Set-Top Box or VCR + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box
Antenna + Cable Box + DVD Recorder + TV
Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box
Connect the signal source to the DVD
Recorder
Use a TV antenna or coaxial cable to connect the signal
source coming from the antenna or wall to the VHF/UHF
RF-IN jack on the DVD Recorder.
Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV
Use the supplied RF cable to connect RF-OUT on the
DVD Recorder to the ANT jack on the TV. Then use the
Video/Audio Cable to connect ANALOG AUDIO
OUT(R/L)/VIDEO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder to the
Audio & Video jacks on the TV.
● For better picture quality, if your TV has an S-Video
jack, you can use S-Video cable instead of the yellow
video connector on the Video/Audio cable.
● For the best picture quality, if your TV has
Component video jacks, you can use component
cables instead of the yellow video connector on the
Video/Audio cable. Set the Component video out
select switch on the back of your DVD recorder to
480p/480i video output mode. If your TV supports
progressive scan, select 480p.
If you have an AV amplifier
Connect either audio cables from the ANALOG AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD Recorder to the LINE IN jacks on your AV
amplifier, or a digital cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack on the DVD Recorder to the
DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on your AV amplifier.
The VHF/UHF RF OUT jack of this product sends only signals received through the antenna. It does not output audio/video signals.
You must use one of the following connections on this unit.
1
This Recorder will only record on
DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs.
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Samsung DVD Recorder Specifications

General

Video Recording System	MPEG-2
Disc Compatibility	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW
Recording Format	DVD-VR, DVD+VR
Audio Recording System	Dolby Digital
Connectivity	Composite, Component, HDMI, S-Video
USB Port	Yes (depending on model)
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Tuner	NTSC/ATSC (depending on model)

Summary

Step 1 Getting Connected

A Antenna + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box

Details connection between antenna, DVD recorder, and TV without a cable box. Includes wiring diagrams and connection steps.

B Antenna + Set-Top Box or VCR + DVD Recorder + TV : No Cable Box

Details connection for antenna, STB/VCR, DVD recorder, and TV without a cable box, including wiring.

C Antenna + Cable Box + DVD Recorder + TV

Details connection for antenna, cable box, DVD recorder, and TV, including wiring diagrams.

Step 2 Setup

OSD Language Setup

Guides through selecting the on-screen display language for initial setup.

Clock Set

Details automatic and manual clock setting procedures for accurate timekeeping.

Channel Set

Instructions for setting up channels, including auto-channel memory and signal source selection.

Audio Setup

Guide to configuring audio devices and sound settings for optimal audio output.

Video Setup

Details on adjusting TV screen settings and aspect ratio for preferred viewing.

Step 3 Basic Operation

Formatting a Disc

Explains how to format DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM discs for recording.

Recording the current TV program you are watching

Instructions on how to record a program that is currently being viewed on the TV.

Making a Timer Recording

Guides users on setting up timed recordings for future programs using the timer function.

Finalizing a Disc

Explains the process of finalizing recorded discs for playback on external devices.