Samsung AH68-00442F User Manual

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AH68-00442F

V I D E O

DVD PLAYER

DVD/VIDEO-CD/CD

DVD-711

ELECTRONICS

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Precautions

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). 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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN

CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.

BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTIONS

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame 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 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 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 this 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.

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference -Causing Equipment Regulations.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Precautions

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 COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Note:

• This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz.It cannot be used elsewhere.

• This DVD player 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 player, the DVD player cannot play the disc.

• This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603, 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only, unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this DVD player to rain or moisture.

• Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off.

• Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the player.

• 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 player. If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long periods of time.

• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

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.

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.

Handling Cautions

Disc Storage

Maintenance of Cabinet

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SETUP

CONNEC-

TIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Choosing a Connection

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• Connection to an Audio System

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• Connection to a TV

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Playing a Disc

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Using the Search & Skip Functions

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Using the Display Function

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Repeat Play

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Program Play & Random Play

.................

Using the Disc View Function

...............

Selecting the Audio Language

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Selecting the Subtitle Language

...........

Changing the Camera Angle

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Using the Bookmark Function

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Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions

...

Using the Setup Menu

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Setting Up the Language Features

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Setting Up the Parental Control

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Setting Up the Audio Options

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Setting Up the Display Options

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Controlling a TV with the Remote

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Specifications

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Warranty

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General Features

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Disc Type and Characteristics

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Description

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• Front Panel Controls

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• Front Panel Display

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• Rear Panel

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Tour of the Remote Control

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Before You Start

Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.

Replace the battery cover.

• Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

Accessories

Remote Control

Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size)

S-Video Cable

User’s Manual

Video/Audio Cable

Install Batteries in the

Remote

If remote doesn’t operate

properly:

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Disc Type and Characteristics

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:

* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I, and DVD-ROM in this player!

(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)

31/2"

Single-sided

240 min.

Double-sided

480 min.

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

• An LP is recorded as an analog signal with more distortion. 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.

• DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system.

• Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the onscreen menu.

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

31/2"

74 min.

20 min.

31/2"

74 min.

20 min.

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing

Time

Characteristics

DVD

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Description-Rear Panel

Description-Front Panel

SETUP

STANDBY / ON

• When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights.When STANDBY/ON is pressed on again, the light goes out and the player is turned on.

DISC TRA Y

• Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and close the disc tray.

DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

OPEN/CLOSE

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

PLAY/PAUSE

• Begin or pause disc play.

STOP

• Stops disc play.

SKIP

• Use to skip a scene or music.

Front Panel Display

Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles of a scene recorded by different cameras. Disc type indicators Reverse playback / Pause / Forward playback Lights when 3D surround is turned on. DVD :Title number DVD :Chapter number. Video/Audio CD :Track number Repeat play mode Linear PCM audio output

Dolby Digital Disc DTS (Digital Theater System) output MPEG-2 Audio output Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, ...

no DISC : No disc loaded. OPEN : The disc tray is open. LOAD : Player is loading disc information.

Front Panel Controls

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SETUP

Tour of the Remote Control

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Choosing a Connection

CONNEC-

TIONS

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components.

• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Refer to owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information for those particular components.

Before Connecting the DVD Player

Analog Audio Out

Audio Input Jacks

Digital Audio Input Jack

Dolby Digital Decoder

2ch Amplifier

Digital Audio Out

AUDIO

DVD

Method 1

Method 2

Connection to an Audio System

Choosing a Connection

NOTE

• If Y, Pb or Pr is selected, S-Video may not work.

• If S-Video is selected, Y, Pb or Pr may not work.

• Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack

• Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack

(If S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)

• Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks (If Y, Pb or Pr is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)

TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)

Connection to a TV (For Video)

RL YPr Pb

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

YPr

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

Audio Input

Jacks

Good picture

Basic Audio

AV Cable

(included)

S-Video

Cable

(included)

Video Cables (not included)

Better picture

Best picture

Video Input

Jack

S-Video Jack

Component Video

Jack

DVD

Method 1

Method 2

Method 3

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NOTE

Playing a Disc

Before Playback

Playback

• Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode.

• Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD.

• Refer to your AUDIO User’s Manual.

After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up :

If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only appear the very first time you plug in the player.)

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens.

Place a disc gently into the tray with

the disc’s label facing up.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button or

OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

SELECT MENU LANGUAGE

Press 1 for English

Touche 2 pour Français

Drucken 3 fur Deutsch

Pulsar 4 para Español

Premere 5 per Italiano

Toets 6 voor Nederlands

When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY again, it will pick up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, the STOP button is pressed twice or the player is unplugged.).

RESUME function

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

• If the player is left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.

• The power is automatically turned off after approximately 30 minutes have elapsed in the stop mode (auto power-off feature).

• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without any user interaction, a screen saver will be activated, and the TV screen will fade in and fade out repeatedly. Press PLAY button to resume normal play.

• This icon indicates an invalid button press.

Playing a Disc

Stopping Playback

Press the STOP button during playback.

Removing Disc

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Pausing Playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE or STEP button on the remote during playback.

- Screen stops, no sound.

- To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE button once again.

Step Motion Playback (Except CD)

Press the STEP button on the remote or turn JOG dial on the front of the DVD player during playback.

- Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear.

- No sound is heard during STEP mode.

- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume nor mal playback.

(You can only perform step motion playback in the forward direction.)

Slow Motion Playback (Except CD)

Press the FWD or REV SEARCH button on

the remote or turn the SHUTTLE dial on the front of the DVD player during PAUSE or STEP mode.

- By pressing the SEARCH button, you can select slow motion playback for 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 of normal speed.

- No sound is heard during slow mode.

- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume nor mal playback.

- When playing a VCD, the reverse slow motion playback will not work.

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Using the Search & Skip Functions

NOTE

Searching through a Chapter or Track

Skipping T racks

During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection.

During playback, press the NEXT SKIP

or BACK SKIP button.

• When playing a DVD, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves to next chapter. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous chapter.

• When playing a VCD 2.0 in MENU OFF mode, a VCD

1.1 or a CD, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves to next track. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to the the beginning of the track.One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous track.

• If a track exceeds 15 minutes when playing a VCD and you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves forward 5 minutes. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves backward 5 minutes.

• When playing a VCD 2.0 in the MENU MODE or Track View function, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves to the next MENU or the next Track View display. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to the previous MENU or the previous Track View display.(See page 20.)

Press the FWD or REV SEARCH button

on the remote or turn the SHUTTLE dial on the front of the DVD player during PLAY mode.

• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/normal speed, in order) on the DVD.

• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed(4X/8X/normal speed in order) on VCD and CD.

• To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button.

• When in search mode (4X/8X/16X/32X) on a DVD or high-speed playback on a VCD, no sound will be heard.

• When 2X SCAN AUDIO is set to ON in the SETUP MENU, no sound will be heard on discs which are recorded with LPCM, DTS or MPEG-2.

• Depending on the disc, audio may not be heard when a disc is in 2X playback mode.

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

NOTE

Using the Display Function

When Playing a DVD

When Playing a CD/VCD

During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote.

- Current title, chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed.

• Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a title or a chapter number. Use the UP/DOWN button or Number buttons to enter a different title or chapter number, then press the ENTER button.

• To enter the time from which you want to start, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select, then use the Number buttons to enter the time.Then press the ENTER button.

Press the DISPLAY button on the remote twice.

- Current audio, subtitle and volume control will appear.

- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY button again.

0:06:54

C:04

T:01

During playback, press the DISPLAY but-

ton on the remote.

- Current track number, elapsed time and volume control will be displayed.

• Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a track.Use the UP/DOWN button or Number buttons to enter a different track number, then press the ENTER button.

• To enter the time from which you want to start, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select, then use the Number buttons to enter the time. Press the ENTER button.

- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY button again.

What is a Chapter?

Each Title on a DVD can be divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).

What is a Title?

A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be considered a title.

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Repeat Play

NOTE

When playing a DVD

Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc (VCD/CD only).

Press the REPEAT button on the

remote. Repeat screen appears.

Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the

LEFT/RIGHT button.

- A-B Repeat

• Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the LEFT/RIGHT button. Or press the A-B button on the remote.

• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to start (A).The B is automatically highlighted.

• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B).

• The A-B Repeat that you set plays until you turn Repeat off.

Press ENTER.

To return to normal playback press

REPEAT again, then press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select Off and press ENTER.

Off Chapter Title A-B

• DVD repeats playback by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat playback by disc or track.

• Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work.

• If the title or track is completed before marking the end (B), the end of title or track becomes B automatically.

• When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not wor k.

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

Off Track Disc A-B

VCD/CD

DVD

Program Play & Random Play

NOTE

Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD)

Press the MODE button.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select

PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select

the first chapter (or track) to add to the program. Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.The disc

will be played back in programmed order.

ENTER

RETURN

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NOTE

Using the Disc View Function

T rack View (VCD)

Index View (VCD)

Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number.

During playback, press the TOP MENU

button.

Press the UP/DOWN button to select

TRACK VIEW. Press the ENTER button.

Select the desired view by pressing the

UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

Press the ENTER button.

1 Track View 2 Index View

DISC VIEW

TRACK VIEW

INDEX VIEW

Displays the equally divided 9 views of the current playing track.

During playback, press the TOP MENU

button.

Press UP/DOWN button to select INDEX VIEW. Press the ENTER button.

Select the desired view by pressing UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

Press the ENTER button.

• In stop mode on VCD, press the TOP MENU button and the TRACK VIEW will be displayed.

• When pressing the TOP MENU button with a DVD; the disc’s TITLE MENU func- tion comes up.A disc must have at least two titles for the TITLE MENU function to work.

• When pressing the TOP MENU button with a CD; the unit enters the INTRO mode. INTRO lets you listen to the beginning of each track for about 10 seconds.

(example)

ENTER

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Audio Language

NOTE

Using the AUDIO Button

Using the MENU Button

Press the AUDIO button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired language on a DVD.

- The audio and subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select

STEREO, R CHANNEL or L CHANNEL. (On VCD/CD)

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

STEREO

When playing a DVD

Press the MENU button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO infor mation.

Press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select ‘ENGLISH’.

Press the ENTER button.

When playing a VCD

In disc version 2.0, the MENU button works as a conversion switch between MENU ON and MENU OFF mode. When playing a VCD 1.1 or CD, the MENU button will not work.

1 Audio

2 Subtitle

1 English

2 Français

• This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs.

• A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio languages.

•

How to have the same audio language come up whenever you play back a DVD;

Refer to “Setting Up the Language Features” on page 28.

You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button.

(example)

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NOTE

Selecting the Subtitle Language

Using the SUBTITLE button

Using the MENU button

You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button.

Press the SUBTITLE button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the

desired subtitle language.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to deter-

mine whether or not the subtitle will be displayed.

- Initially, the subtitling will not appear on screen.

- The audio and subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.

ENG Off

Press the MENU button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select SUBTITLE information.

Press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the

desired language.

Press the ENTER button.

When playing a VCD

In disc version 2.0, the MENU button works as a conversion switch between MENU ON and MENU OFF mode. When playing a VCD 1.1 or CD, the MENU button will not work.

• This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs.

• A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.

•

How to have the same subtitle language come up whenever you play back a DVD;

Refer to “Setting Up the Language Features” on page 28.

1 English

2 Français

(example)

1 Audio

2 Subtitle

ENG On

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

Changing the Camera Angle

Using the ANGLE button

When a DVD contains multiple angles of a par ticular scene, you can select the Angle function.

Check to see if an ‘ANGLE ( )’mark is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen.

When an ‘ANGLE’mark is shown, press

the ANGLE button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the

desired screen angle. Then press the ENTER button.

To turn off the display, press the ANGLE

button again.

4/4

Press the DISPLAY button twice. Use the UP/DOWN button to select a suitable volume.

• Master Volume Control function lets you adjust the volume of the player’s output. This is useful for matching the player’s output level to other equipment in your system.

• Master Volume Control function on CD titles with DTS will not work under VOLUME : 96 level.

• When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to BITSTREAM in the SETUP MENU, the Volume Control function will not work.

Using the Master Volume Control Function

(example)

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NOTE

Using the Bookmark Function

Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD)

Recalling a Marked Scene

The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time.

During playback, press the BOOK-

MARK button on the remote. A marker will be displayed.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to the desired bookmark icon.

When you reach the scene you want

to mark, press the ENTER button.The icon will change to a number (1, 2, or

3).

Press the BOOKMARK button to turn

off the display.

- - -

ENTER

During playback, press the BOOKMARK

button on the remote.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a

marked scene.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to skip to

the marked scene.

Clearing a Bookmark

During playback, press the BOOK-

MARK button on the remote.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select

the bookmark number you want to delete.

Press the CLEAR button to delete a

bookmark number. Press the BOOKMARK button to turn off display.

• Up to three scenes may be marked at the same time.

• When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work.

• Depending on the disc, the Bookmark function may not work.

1 - -

PLAY

CLEAR

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions

NOTE

Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD)

Using the 3D Sound Function

During playback or pause mode, press

the ZOOM button on the remote.A square will be displayed on screen.

Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT but-

ton to select the part of the screen you want to zoom.

Press the ENTER button.

- During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/normal in order.

- During VCD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal in order.

The simulated surround effect (SPATIALIZER N-2-2) depends on the disc contents. If you connect the unit to your stereo system, you can enhance sound quality and produce a greater surround effect. This feature is useful when you are using the DVD player with a two channel stereo through the analog outputs. (Discs which are recorded with LPCM or DTS will not work.When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to BITSTREAM in the SETUP MENU, the 3D Sound function will not work.)

During playback, press the 3D SOUND

button.The 3D SOUND mark will be displayed on screen.(Be sure the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to PCM.)

Press the UP/DOWN button to turn the

3D Sound feature on or off.

• 3D Sound is possible only on discs recorded using DOLBY SURROUND or DOLBY DIGITAL. However, some of these discs do not contain rear channel sound signals.

• Depending on the disc, the Zoom and 3D Sound function may not work.

Off

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NOTE

Using the Setup Menu

The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.

With no disc playing, press the SETUP

button on the remote.

PLAYER MENU : Setup of the Display Language (See page 27) Use the Player preference menu to select the language for the player’s on-screen displays.

DISC MENU : Setup of the Menu Language (See page 27) Use the Menu preference menu to select the language you want a DVD’s disc menu to be displayed in.

AUDIO : Setup of the Audio Language (See page 28) Use the Audio preference menu to select the soundtrack language.

SUBTITLE : Setup of the Subtitle Language (See page 28) Use the Subtitle preference menu to select the language the disc’s subtitles are to be displayed in.

PARENTAL : Setup of the Parental Level (See page 29) Allows users to set the level necessary to prevent children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.

AUDIO OPTIONS : Setup of the Audio Options (See page 30)

DISPLAY OPTIONS : Setup of the Display Options (See page 31) Use to select which type of screen you want to watch and several display options.

Use the UP/DOWN button on the remote

to access the different features.

Press the ENTER button to access the sub features.

To make the setup screen disappear after setting up, press the SETUP button again.

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MENU

1 Player Menu English 2 Disc Menu English 3 Audio English 4 Subtitle Automatic 5 Parental Un l ocke d 6 Audio Options 7 Display Options

Depending on the disc, some Setup Menu selections may not work.

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

Using the Disc Menu Language

Setting Up the Language Features

Using the Player Menu

If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically ever y time you watch a movie.

e.g

Setting up in ENGLISH.

With no disc playing, press the SETUP button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the

PLAYER MENU.

Press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select

‘ENGLISH’.

Press the ENTER button.

- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP MENU.

- To make the SETUP MENU disappear, press the RETURN button.

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP MENU

ENTER

RETURN

PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE

This function changes the language only for the text on the disc menu screens.

With no disc playing, press the SETUP button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select DISC MENU.

Press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select ‘ENGLISH’.

- Select “OTHERS”if the language you want is not listed.

Press the ENTER button.

- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP MENU.

e.g

Setting up in ENGLISH.

ENTER

RETURN

DISC MENU LANGUAGE

1 Player Menu English

2 Disc Menu English 3 Audio English 4 Subtitle AUTOMATIC 5 Parental UNLOCKED 6 Audio Options 7 Display Options

1 English

2 Francais 3 Deutsch 4 Español 5 Italiano 6 Nederlands

1 English

2 Francais 3 Deutsch 4 Español 5 Italiano 6 Nederlands 7 Others

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NOTE

Setting Up the Language Features

Using the Audio Language

Using the Subtitle Language

With no disc playing, press the SETUP button.

Press the UP/DOWN button to move to

AUDIO.

Press the ENTER button.

Press the UP/DOWN button to select

‘ENGLISH’ .

- Select “ORIGINAL” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in.

- Select “OTHERS”if the language you want is not listed.

Press the ENTER button.

- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP MENU.

With no disc playing, press the SETUP

button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select SUB-

TITLE.

Press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select

‘ENGLISH’.

- Select “AUTOMATIC”if you want the subtitle language to be the same as the language selected as the audio preference.

- Select “OTHERS”if the language you want is not listed. Some discs may not contain the language you select as your initial language; in that case the disc will use its original language setting.

Press the ENTER button.

- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP MENU.

ENTER

RETURN

SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

• If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected.

•

Howto make theSETUP MENU disappear or

return to menu screen during set up;

Press RETURN button.

AUDIO LANGUAGE

1 English

2 Français 3 Deutsch 4 Español 5 Italiano 6 Nederlands 7 Original 8 Others

1 Automatic

2 English

3 Français 4 Deutsch 5 Español 6 Italiano 7 Nederlands 8 Others

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

Setting Up the Parental Control

The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.

RETURN

ENTER

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DIGITAL OUTPUT

PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH)

48kHz/16Bit audio.Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs.

BITSTREAM : Converts to Dolby

Digital BITSTREAM (5.1CH). Select BITSTREAM when using the Digital Audio Output.

NOTE : Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard.

DTS

ON : Outputs DTS BITSTREAM via digital

output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS DECODER.

OFF : Doesn’t output digital signal.

DYNAMIC COMPRESSION

ON :To select dynamic compression. OFF :To select the standard range.

2X SCAN AUDIO

ON :Turns 2X audio on. OFF :Turns 2X audio off.

Though 2X SCAN AUDIO is ON in the SETUP MENU, no sound will be heard on discs which are recorded with LPCM, DTS or MPEG-2.

With no disc playing, press the SETUP

button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO

OPTIONS.Then press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the

desired item.Then press the LEFT/RIGHT button.

NOTE

Setting Up the Audio Options

•

How to make the SETUP MENU disappear or return to menu screen during set up;

Press RETURN button.

RETURN

AUDIO OPTIONS

1 Digital Output PCM 2 DTS Off 3 Dynamic Compression On 4 2X Scan Audio Off

1 2

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

• Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer®and circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.

• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Setting Up the Display Options

With no disc playing, press the SETUP button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select DIS-

PLAY OPTIONS. Then press the ENTER button.

Use the UP/DOWN button to select the

desired item.Then press the LEFT/RIGHT button.

TV ASPECT

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio).

4:3 LETTER BOX :

Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 4:3 PAN-SCAN :

Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.) 16:9 WIDE : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.

STILL MODE

Prevent picture shaking in still mode and display small text clearer.

FIELD : Select this feature when the screen shakes

in the AUTO mode.

FRAME : Select this feature when you want to see

small letters more clearly in the AUTO mode.

AUTO :When selecting AUTO, FIELD/FRAME mode

will be automatically converted.

SCREEN MESSAGES

Use to turn on-screen messages on or off.

FRONT DISPLAY

Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display.

BRIGHT : Makes the Front Panel Display bright. DIM : Makes the Front Panel Display dim. AUTO DIM :Makes the Front Panel Display dim auto-

matically when playing a DVD.

BLACK LEVEL

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.

1 Tv Aspect 4:3 L-Box 2 Still Mode Auto 3 Screen Messages On 4 Front Display Auto 5 Black Level Off

ENTER

RETURN

DISPLAY OPTIONS

1 2 3

NOTE

•

How to make the SETUP MENU disappear or return to menu screen during set up;

Press RETURN button.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service (troubleshooting)

No operations can be performed with remote.

The screen ratio cannot be changed.

No audio.

Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.

Disc Menu doesn’t appear.

The icon appears on screen.

Forgot password

If you experience other problems.

5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced.

Disc does not play.

• Check the batteries in the remote. May need replacing.

• Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall batter ies and tr y remote again.

• Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.

• Check the region number of the DVD.

• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, CD-R, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD.

• 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met. :

1)The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier

2)The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.

• Check whether the disc being played has the “Dolby 5.1 ch” mark on the outside.

• Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.

• The features or action cannot be completed at this time because:

1.The DVD’s software restricts it.

2. The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).

3.The feature is not available at the moment.

4.You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range.

• Check if the disc has a Menu.

• Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.

• The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.

• Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio Options Menu.

• Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the STOP and PLAY buttons simultaneously on the front panel for three seconds.The Select Menu Language display will appear.Select the desired language button.Press the SETUP button on the remote control to select the Parental Mode. The Parental Mode is now unlocked as indicated on the display. Press the DOWN button to select Parental. Press ENTER and the Create Password display will appear.You can now set your rating level and change your password to a new number.

• Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again.

• If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

Action

Problem

Page

P12-13

P16-19 P22-26

P21-22

P26-31

P31

P30

P29

REFERENCE

Controlling a TV with the Remote

NOTE

The remote may not be able to control ever y model TV of the brands listed.

The remote can also be set up to control most TVs.To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your brand.

If the TV turns off, setup is complete.

Enter other codes of the same brand if the first code does not work.

To operate the TV, use the “TV Function Buttons” described on page 14.

Turn on the TV

Point the DVD’s remote at the TV.

While holding the TV POWER button down, enter the code for your brand.

While holding down the TV button, enter 0.

e.g

For Samsung D TVs

TV Codes

CODE

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

SETUP

DISPLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO

SUB TITLE

DVD POWER

ANGLE

TOP MENU

RETURN

REV SEARCH

REPEAT

FWD SEARCH

BACK SKIP

PLAY/PAUSE

NEXT SKIP

STOP STEP

CLEAR

MODE

A-B REPEAT

BOOKMARK

BRAND

SAMSUNG D

SAMSUNG F , LG A, LOEWE, PHILPS , FINLUX A,

YOKO, LOEWE OPTA A, MITSUBISHI A,

PHONOLA A, RADIOLA A,SCHNEIDER

SAMSUNG A SAMSUNG B SAMSUNG C SAMSUNG E

TOSHIBA A

PANASONIC A

GRUNDIG A, BLAUPUNKT, SIEMENS

SHARP A

HITA CHI A

SANYO A, AKAI, FISHER

HITA CH B, SABA A, THOMSON A, NORDMENDE A

THOMSON B, SABA B, TELEFUNKEN A, NORDMENDE B

BRANDT, FERGUSON, PIONEER A, TELEAVIA, HITACH C

SONY A

TOSHIBA B, SANYO B, SHARP B, SONY B, MITSUBISHI B

TOSHIBA C, GRUNDIG B, FINLUX B

TOSHIBA D TOSHIBA E

PHILIPS A, PHONOLA B, RADIOLA B

TOSHIBA F, GRUNDIG C, CGE, IMPERIAL, MIVAR

SABA C, BANG&OLUFSEN, LOEWE OPTA B, BRIONVEGA

FINLUX C, FORMENTI, PHILIPS B, SINGER, SINUDYNE

METZ, WEGA, PHONOLA C, RADIOMARELLI NOKIA, PANASONIC B, SABA D, PIONEER B

REX, SELECO, SALORA

HITA CHI D, NORDMENDE C, PANASONIC C,THOMSON C

SABA E, TELEFUNKEN B, CONTINENTAL EDISON

PANASONIC D PANASONIC E

PANASONIC F

TELEFUNKEN C

MIVAL

LG B

SHARP C

JVC

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Specifications

*: Nominal specification

2 Channel

*Frequency Response

*S/N Ratio

*Dynamic Range

*Total Harmonic Distortion

S-VIDEO

Composite Video

Component Video

VCD : 5"

CD : 3

1/2"

(COMPACT DISC)

CD : 5"

(COMPACT DISC)

DVD

(DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC)

Operating Temperature Range

Operating Humidity Range

Dimensions

Weight

Power Consumption

Power Requirements

AC 120 V, 60 Hz 17 W

6.8 lbs W 16.9 in x D 11.0 in x H 3.5 in +41°F to +95°F 10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 11.45 ft/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) :135 min. Reading Speed : 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec. Maximum Play Time :74 min. Reading Speed : 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec. Maximum Play Time :20 min. Reading Speed : 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec. Maximum Play Time :74 min. (Video + Audio) 2 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Luminance Signal : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Chrominance Signal : 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω load) L(1/L), R(2/R) 48 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 22 kHz 96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz 115 dB 105 dB

0.003 %

General

Disc

Video

Output

Audio

Output

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.

• Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Warranty (for USA users only)

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the following limited warranty period:

One (1) Year Parts and Labor

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States, and does not include transportation, installation, removal or reinstallation. Warranty repairs must be performed by SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. To receive warranty service, the original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. Transportation to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.

SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to SAMSUNG’s designated service center. Prior to returning any product for warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; failures or problems which are caused by products or equipment not supplied by SAMSUNG; accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature;incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations or surges; damage caused by improper or faulty installation; improper connection with any peripheral; product alteration or modification; improper or unauthorized repair; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; product with altered serial numbers; failure to follow operating instructions, customer adjustments, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and prescribed in the instruction book; use of non-SAMSUNG or unauthorized par ts, supplies, accessories or equipment which damage this product or result in service problems; failures or problems due to incompatibility with other equipment.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT,

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REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER

SERVICE

1 SAMSUNG PLACE, LEDGEWOOD, NJ 07852

Tel: 973-691-6200, Fax: 973-691-6201

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.sosimple.com

Warranty (for Canada users only)

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.(SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.

SECA further warrants that if this product falls to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.

All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service Center. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1- 800- SAMSUNG)

On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsibility.

The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized service center at the time service is requested.

This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/ or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping. Exterior and interior finish, lamps, glass are not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered ser ial number.This warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in Canada.

LABOR

One year (Carry- in)

PARTS

One year

EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)