I already have a good DVD-HD recorder in operation with my TV.
However, given a brand-new though two-year old Samsung DVD-Recorder (Model: DVD-SR150M, with Freeview), I’d like to use its DVD-playing function as part of my main hi-fi via my amplifier. My hifi is situated in another room.
Basically, all I want to do is play MP3’s, recorded on DVD, through my system.

Here’s the problem: operating the Samsung is done via the remote control. Inserting an acceptable MP3-DVD, loading takes place, but the display window shows a row of dashes only.
Clicking 'Play’ brings up the display: ‘Setup’
No matter what I do, I can’t get past this. I’ve scoured the Instruction Manual, but nothing is helpful there.
I connected the Samsung to my TV, thinking that if I setup this way, then this would solve the problem when I connected it to my hi-fi.
To get to ‘Setup’, the ‘Menu’ button is pressed and the tuning etc is straightforward.
Placing the same MP3-DVD in the Samsung at that point, it loaded and played perfectly through the TV's speakers.
Disconnecting the Samsung and re-connecting its ‘Audio Out’ jacks to my amplifier’s ‘Audio In’ and well…no luck…The infernal ‘Setup’ display again!
Can anyone advise me how to achieve my aim?
Perhaps you have the same model? Or have you managed the same with another recorder?
Somehow, I feel this really should be easily possible, so chances are I’m missing something obvious and simple.
I’d appreciate any help.
Many thanks