Samsung AK68-00029C User Manual

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AK68-00029C

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Precautions 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

WARNING

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

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, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 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.

Handling Cautions

Disc Storage

Maintenance of Cabinet

• 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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

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1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and using instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water-for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tr ipod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Cart Usage-A product and cart combination should be moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of

the product and to protect it from overheating.These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources-This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization-This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a

plug having one blade wider than the other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature.If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.Adjust only those

controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser vice technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions

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Before You Start

Accessories

Install Batteries in the

Remote

If remote doesn’t operate

properly:

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Features

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Disc Type and Characteristics ........................................................................................ 9

Description-Front Panel ................................................................................................10

Description-Rear Panel ..................................................................................................11

Tour of the Remote Control ............................................................................................12

Choosing a Connection ................................................................................................14

Playing a Disc ..............................................................................................................16

Operating the Disc Changer ..........................................................................................18

Using the Search & Skip Functions..........................................................................

Using the Display Function ............................................................................................20

Repeat Play..................................................................................................................21

Program Play & Random Play........................................................................................22

S.FIT Play ....................................................................................................................23

Digest Play ..................................................................................................................24

Using the Disc View Function ........................................................................................25

Slow Repeat play ..........................................................................................................26

Selecting the Audio Language ......................................................................................27

Selecting the Subtitle Language......................................................................................28

Changing the Camera Angle ........................................................................................29

Using the Instant Replay Function ..................................................................................30

Using the Bookmark Function ........................................................................................31

Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions............................................................................................32

MP3 Play ....................................................................................................................33

Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................................35

Setting Up the Language Features..................................................................................36

Setting Up the Parental Control......................................................................................38

Setting Up the Audio Options........................................................................................39

Setting Up the Display Options......................................................................................40

Controlling a TV with the Remote ..................................................................................41

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................42

Specifications ..............................................................................................................43

Warranty ....................................................................................................................44

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SETUP

CONNECTIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

REFERENCE

Remote Control (AH59-00093R)

User’s Manual (AK68-00029C)

Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) (4301-000117)

Video/Audio Cable (AC39-42001R)

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General Features

Disc Type and Characteristics

DVD Changer

The DVD Changer holds 5 discs and provides full random play with fast disc changes.

Excellent Sound

Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories provides crystal clear sound reproduction.

Screen

Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed.

Slow Motion

An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.

Programmed Play

You can program tracks to play in desired order.

Parental Control

The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.

Various On-Screen Menu Functions

You can select various languages(Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies.

Repeat

You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button.

MP3

This unit can play discs created from MP3 files.

Instant Replay

This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.

COPY PROTECTION

Disc Markings

Play Region Number

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distor ted 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 player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:

31/2"

Single-sided

240 min.

Double-sided

480 min.

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

• 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

DIGITAL

SOUND

STEREO

NTSC

• Play Region Number

• NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.

• Dolby Digital disc

• Stereo disc

• Digital Audio disc

• DTS disc

• MP3 disc

Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.

The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.

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SETUP

* Discs which cannot be played with this player :

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM • CDV

• CDI

• HD layer of super Audio CD

• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.

* Ability to play back may depend on recording

conditions :

• DVD-R • CD-RW

• DVD+RW, -RW

NOTE

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SETUP

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Description-Front Panel Description-Rear Panel

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Rear Panel

S-VIDEO

Y,Pb,Pr

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver, or VCR.

VIDEO OUT JACKS

• Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

• Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide Pr, Pb and Y video. Along with S-Video, Component Video provides the best picture quality. The Y, Pb, Pr must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

S-VIDEO OUT JACK

• Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for a higher quality picture. The S-Video must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH

• Use the switch to set video out.

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

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

Front Panel Controls

Front Panel Display

STANDBY/ON

• Use to turn your player on and off (standby).

STANDBY LAMP

• When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When power is pressed on, the lamp goes out.

EXCHANGE

• Press this button when you want to change a disc without stopping playback of the current disc.

DISC SKIP

• Use to skip a disc in order.

HEADPHONES JACK

• You can attach headphones here for private listening.

VOLUME LEVEL

• Use to adjust headphones volume level.

DVD CHANGER(TRAY)

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

FRONT DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

PLAY/PAUSE

• Begin or pause disc play.

SKIP/SEARCH

• Use to skip or search a scene or music.

STOP

• Stops disc play.

OPEN/CLOSE

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

DISC SELECT

• Use to select the desired disc loaded in the DVD CHANGER.

Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles of a scene recorded by different cameras. Disc type indicators Reverse play / Pause / Forward play 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 MP3 indicator MPEG-2 Audio output Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, ...

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

NOTE

• Select the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch in the STOP or Power off mode.

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SETUP

Tour of the Remote Control

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DVD Function Buttons

DVD POWER Button NUMBER Buttons STEP Button

• Advances play one frame at a time.

VOLUME Buttons TV/VIDEO Button ZOOM Button S.FIT Button SEARCH Buttons

• Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.

STOP Button RETURN Button

• Returns to a previous menu.

SETUP Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.

SUBTITLE Button ANGLE Button

• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.

MENU Button

• Brings up the Disc menu.

CLEAR Button

• Use to remove menus or status displays from

the screen.

SLOW Button TV POWER Button 3D Button

OPEN/CLOSE Button CHANNEL Buttons DIGEST Button PLAY/PAUSE Button

• Begin/Pause disc play.

SKIP Buttons

• Use to skip the title, chapter, or track.

BOOKMARK Button DISPLAY Button

• Displays the current disc mode.

AUDIO Button

• Use this button to access various audio functions on a disc.

ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button)

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

TOP MENU Button

• Takes you to the menu on the DVD disc or CD/VCD.

REPEAT Button

• Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc.

MODE Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

I. REPLAY Button

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This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.

DISC SKIP

• Use to skip a disc in order.

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Choosing a Connection Choosing a Connection

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

Before Connecting the DVD Player

Connection to a TV (For Video)

Connection to an Audio System

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

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

Method 1

Method 2

Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out

2ch Amplifier

Audio Input Jacks

Dolby Digital Decoder

Digital Audio Input Jack

AUDIO

DVD

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

Good picture

Basic Audio

Better picture

Best picture

Method 1

Method 2

Method 3

Audio Output Jacks

AV Cable

S-Video

Cable

Video Cables

Video Output Jack

S-Video Jack

Component Video

Jacks

DVD

• 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.)

NOTE

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

• If S-Video is selected, Y, P

b or Pr will not work.

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CONNECTIONS

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Playing a Disc Playing a Disc

Before Play

Play

RESUME function

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

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

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.

Stopping Play

Press the STOP button during play.

Removing Disc

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

Pausing Play

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

- Screen stops, no sound.

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

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.)

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

• If the player is left in left in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will autonatically shut off.

(Automatic Power - Off Function)

• 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 out repeatedly. Press the PLAY button to resume normal play.

• This icon indicates an invalid button press.

NOTE

Step Motion Play (Except CD)

Press the STEP button on the remote during play.

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

- No sound is heard during STEP mode.

- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play. (You can only perform step motion play in the forward direction.)

Slow Motion Play (Except CD)

Press the FWD SEARCH or REV SEARCH button on the remote during PAUSE or STEP mode.

- By pressing the FWD SEARCH or REV SEARCH button, you can select slow motion play for

1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of normal speed.

- No sound is heard during slow mode.

- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play.

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

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BASIC

FUNCTIONS

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Using the Search & Skip Functions

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

Searching through a Chapter or Track

Skipping Tracks

During play, press the FWD SEARCH (ï) or REV SEARCH (î)

button on the remote.

• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed on the DVD, VCD, CD.

During play, press the NEXT SKIP

(ï )

or BACK SKIP

( î)

button.

• When playing a DVD, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves to the

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 the next track. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to 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 OFF 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 25.)

DVD VCD CD

2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 128X 4X, 8X 2X, 4X, 8X

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

Operating the Disc Changer

The DVD Changer holds 5 discs and provides full random play with fast disc changes.

Exchange allows you to change up to 4 discs except the disc currently playing.

Exchanging Discs

Press the EXCHANGE button on the front of the player when in the play mode. The tray opens with two slots available for you to load or change discs.

Press the DISC SKIP button on the remote or on

the front of the player to turn the platter to the other two slots. Load or change the third and fourth discs.

• To change all the discs, first press the STOP button, then the OPEN/CLOSE and DISC SKIP buttons.

Press the EXCHANGE, OPEN/CLOSE or the

desired number's DISC SELECT button on the front of the player to close the disc tray.

Use the Disc Skip function to change to another of the discs currently in the disc platter.

Using the DISC SKIP function

While in play or stop mode, press the DISC

SKIP button. The platter turns clockwise to the next available disc.

To directly select a disc, press the desired number of the DISC SELECT buttons on the front of the unit to play back the disc in the desired number's slot.

• Empty disc slots are automatically skipped during disc skip.

DISC EXCHANGE

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

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When Playing a DVD

When Playing a CD/VCD

During play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote.

- Current title, chapter number, elapsed time, audio,

subtitle and volume control will be displayed.

• Use the NUMBER buttons to enter a different title, then press the ENTER button.

• Use the LEFT/RIGHT or NUMBER buttons to enter a chapter number, then press the ENTER button.

• To enter the time from which you want to start, use the UP/DOWN buttons to select, then use the NUMBER buttons to enter the time. Then press the ENTER button.

• Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to change the values of the current audio, subtitle and volume.

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

During play, press the DISPLAY button on the remote.

- Current track number, elapsed time and volume

control will be displayed.

• Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a track. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons 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 UP/DOWN buttons to select, then use the NUMBER buttons to enter the time. Press the ENTER button.

• To change the value of the volume, use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY

button again.

In VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), only the volume control will appear on screen.

1-DVD

T : 01

C : 02

0 : 01 : 09

ENG 5.1CH

ENG

1-VCD

T : 01

0 : 01 : 09

1-CD

T : 01

0 : 01 : 09

• What is a Chapter?

Each Title on a DVD is usually 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.

NOTE

VCD

Repeat Play

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

When playing a DVD

Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears.

Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the

LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

- Repeat A-B

• Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the LEFT/RIGHT buttons 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).

Press ENTER.

To return to normal play, press REPEAT again,

then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Off and press ENTER.

NOTE

• DVD repeats play by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat play by disc or track. See page 33 to MP3 disc repeat play.

• 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 work.

DVD

VCD/CD

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

Using the Display Function

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S.FIT Play

Screen Fit Play

During play, press S.FIT button on remote control.

- Allows you to eliminate the black bars in the top and bottom of the screen when a movie is playing in the Widescreen format(16:9).

- Screen Fit will not work when the Zoom mode is active. (you can not remove the black bars on the screen) However, Zoom mode will work when Screen Fit is active.

NOTE

• Various aspect ratios are available only in multiple screen format discs.

• This function does not work when a DVD has been recorded in a multi-camera angle format.

• On some DVDs, the black bars cannot be eliminated due to their aspect ratio.

Program Play & Random Play

PROGRAM RANDOM

NOTE

• Depending on the disc, the Program and Random Play function may not work.

• When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), these functions do not work.

• To resume normal play, press the CLEAR button.

• Random Play can only operate when the discs are the same type.

Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD)

Random Play (DVD/VCD/CD)

Press the MODE button.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select

PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button. All discs in the unit will be read first.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons 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 in programmed order.

• Use the DISC SKIP key to program another disc.

Press the MODE button.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select RANDOM.

Press the ENTER button.

Press Left/Right buttons to select All discs or Disc.

The disc(s) will be played in random order.

Chap. (T:01)

Program order

(ALL)

02 03 04

05 06 07 08

DISC

2. --- 3.CD 4. --- 5.VCD

RETURN CLEAR ENTER PLAY

PROGRAM 01

1.DVD

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FUNCTIONS

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DISC

1.DVD 2. --- 3.CD 4. --- 5.VCD

Chap. (T:01)

(ALL)

01 02 05 06 07 08

RETURN CLEAR ENTER PLAY

PROGRAM 02

Program order

1.02

Digest Play

During play, press the DIGEST button.

- You'll see the 9 individual windows representing each of the chapters on the TV screen.

- When each window is displayed, the first 3 seconds of the

chapter will be played.

Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons or

NUMBER buttons to select the window you'd like to see, and press the ENTER button.

- Up to 9 windows(chapters) can be displayed on the screen at a time.

- Press the 'Skip' button for the next 9 chapters if the movie has more than 9.

Digest Play

SKIP button

NOTE

• You can play the DVD player starting with the desired chapter after directly moving to the scene you want.

• 'DIGEST' may not operate depending on the disc in use.

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Using the Disc View Function

Track View (VCD)

Index View (VCD)

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

During play, press the TOP MENU button.

Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select TRACK

VIEW. Press the ENTER button.

Select the desired view by pressing the

UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

- Press the SKIP button for the next 9 tracks if the movie has more than 9.

Press the ENTER button.

- This function is available with the VCD Menu mode off.

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

During play, press the TOP MENU button.

Press UP/DOWN buttons to select INDEX

VIEW. Press the ENTER button.

Select the desired view by pressing

UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

Press the ENTER button.

NOTE

• When pressing the TOP MENU button with a DVD; the disc’s TITLE MENU function 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.

• You can also operate it using the DIGEST button.

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FUNCTIONS

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

Using the AUDIO button

Press the AUDIO button.

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the

desired language on a DVD.

- The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select

Stereo, Right or Left. (On VCD/CD)

NOTE

• 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 a DVD;

Refer to “Setting Up the Language Features” on page 36.

DVD

VCD/CD

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

Slow Repeat play

When playing a DVD

During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

Press the F/SEARCH button to choose the play speed between 1/8X, 1/4X, and

1/2X of normal.

Press the REPEAT (A-B) button to select the point where the function starts (A).

Press the REPEAT (A-B) button to select the point where the function ends (B).

NOTE

• The disc will play from A to B repeatedly at the speed you chose.

• To terminate the function, press the 'CLEAR' button or the 'REPEAT (A-B)' button again. Then press play to resume normal playback.

• A-B REPEAT does not allow you to set point (B) until at least 5 seconds has elapsed after point (A) has been set.

This feature allows you slowly repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc. so you can study them more closely.

Selecting the Audio Language

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