Samsung AK68-00422A User Manual

DVD Player

DVD-HD945

AK68-00422A

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Before you start

Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

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

3. Replace the battery cover.

If remote doesn’t operate properly

• 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.

Remote Control

Batteries for

Remote Control

(AAA Size)

User’s Manual

Video/Audio Cable

DVD POWER

PROG

STEP REPLAY

VOL

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO SEL. HDMI SEL.

SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

EZ VIEWZOOM

SACD/CD

PRE. NEXT

PAGE

INDEX

PRE. NEXT

BOOKMARK

OPEN/CLOSE

INFO

DISC MENU

RETURN

SKIP

CLEAR

TV POWER

INSTANT

Accessories

Setup

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Description-Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Description-Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections

Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Basic Functions

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . .15

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Slow Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . .19

Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . .21

Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Super Audio CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

DVD AUDIO Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 . . . .26

Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MP3/WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Changing Setup menu

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . .31

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Surround Sound Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .37

Reference

Controlling a TV with the Remote . . . . . . . . . .39

Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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

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

HDMI - DVI Cable HDMI Cable

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Precautions

1. Setting up

* Refer to the identification label located on the back

panel of your player for its proper operating voltage.

* Install your player in a cabinet with adequate

ventilation holes.(7~10cm) Do not block ventilation

holes on any of the components for circulation of air. * Do not push the disc tray by the hand. * Do not stack components. * Be sure to turn all components off before moving the

player. * Before connecting other components to this player, be

sure to turn them off. * Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player

after use, especially if you don’t use it for a long time.

2. For your safety

* 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 yourself.

Refer servicing to qualified personal.

3. Caution

* Your player is not intended for industrial use but for

domestic purposes. Use of this product is for

personal use only. * Do not put any container filled with liquid or any small

metal objects on the player. * Exterior influences 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. * When condensation forms inside the player due to

sharp changes in temperature, the player may not

operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the player at

room temperature until the inside of the player

becomes dry and operational.

4. Disc

* Do not clean record-cleaning sprays, benzene,

thinner, or other volatile solvents that may cause

damage to the disc surface. * Do not touch the disc’s signal surface. Hold by the

edges or by one edge and the hole in the center. * Wipe the dirt away gently;never wipe a cloth back and

forth over the disc.

5. Environmental info

* The battery used in this product contains chemicals

that are harmful to the environment. * So, dispose of batteries in the proper manner,

according to federal, state, and local regulations.

CAUTION :USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit.The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

EZ VIEW

STANDBY/ON

EZ VIEW

LOADINGPLAY

STANDBY/ON

LOADINGPLAY

EZ VIEW

LOADINGPLAY

EZ VIEW

LOADINGPLAY

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Disc Type and Characteristics

Disc Markings

Play Region Number

DIGITAL

SOUND

STEREO

PAL

Play Region Number

PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc.

Dolby Digital disc

Stereo disc

Digital Audio disc

DTS disc

MP3 disc

Super Audio CD disc

DVD AUDIO 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.

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

12 Cm

8 Cm

Single-sided 240 min.

Double-sided 480 min.

Single-sided 80 min.

Double-sided 160 min.

Audio

Video

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

• Var ious screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on-screen menu.

Disc Types (Logos)

Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics

DVD-VIDEO

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

• Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.

VIDEO-CD

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

400 min.

74 min.

Audio

• CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time.

• DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DVD.

•

Super Audio CD is a high quality audio format with higher sampling rates and fuller, richer sound as compared to regular CD.

AUDIO-CD

DVD AUDIO

Super Audio CD

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Excellent Sound

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

Screen

Video with MPEG-2 compression technology. Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed.

Slow Motion

An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.

Programmed Play (CD)

You can program tracks to play in desired order.

Parental Control (DVD)

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.

EZ VIEW (DVD)

Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full screen viewing on your conventional TV.

Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)

You can view Digital Photos on your TV.

Repeat

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

MP3/WMA

This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA files.

Instant Replay (DVD)

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

Instant Skip (DVD)

This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.

Super Audio CD

Super Audio CD is a high quality audio format with higher sampling rates and fuller, richer sound as compared to regular CD.

MPEG4

This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.

DVD AUDIO

DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DV D.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the player to your TV.

Note

* Discs which cannot be played with this player.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM • CDV

• CDI • CVD

• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.

* Ability to play back may depend on recording

conditions.

• DVD-R, +R • CD-RW

• DVD+RW, -RW

* The unit may not play certain CD-R, CD-RW and

DVD-R due to the disc type or recording conditions.

COPY PRO

TECTION

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 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.

General Features

DivX Certification

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license.

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Display Indicators

Front Panel Display

1. DVD : DVD is loaded Audio : DVD-Audio disc is playing

2. Super Audio CD is loaded

3. DTS (Digital Theater System) output

4. Dolby-Digital Disc

5. Progressive Scan Video output

6. DVD-Audio : Group number

7. DVD-Video : Title number

8. DVD-Audio, CD,Video CD, Super Audio CD :Track number

9. DVD-Video : Chapter number

10. DVD-Audio : Index number

11. Disc type indicators : SVCD,VCD, CD

12. MPEG Audio output

13. CVD Disc indicator

14. MP3 Audio output

15. Linear PCM audio output

16. Lights when the device connected to the HDMI Jack is a DVI device

17. Lights when the device connected to the HDMI Jack is a HDMI device

18. 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.

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Description-Front Panel

STANDBY

234 589

Front Panel Controls

1. STANDBY/ON ( )

• When the unit is first plugged in, the red indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON button is pressed on, the blue light appears and the player is turned on.

2. DISC TRA Y

• Place the disc here.

3. OPEN/CLOSE ( )

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

4. DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

5. STOP ( )

• Stops disc play.

6. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH

• Use to reverse skip a scene or music.

7. PLAY/PAUSE ( )

• Begin or pause disc play.

8. REMOCON RECEIVER

9. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH

• Use to forward skip a scene or music.

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3 6 7 8 9 1011121314151617

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Description-Rear Panel

Rear Panel

1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Use 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.

2. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input jacks.

3. AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

4.VIDEO OUT JACK

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

• The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component (Iscan), SCART Output or S-Video.

5. 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 Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to S-Video.

6. HDMI OUT JACK

• Use the HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable to connect this jack to the HDMI or DVI jack on your television for the best quality picture.

• If HDMI cable is connected with TV available for HDMI output, HDMI mode will work automatically.

7. COMPONENT OUT JACKS

• Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks.These jacks provide Pr, Pb and Y video.

• If Component (Pscan) & HDMI Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode and Video, S-Video will not work.

• If Component (Iscan) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, progressive scan and HDMI mode will not work.

8. SCART JACK

• Connect to a TV scart input jack.

Important Note

• Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

• If Component(Pscan) & HDMI Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video and S-Video, SCART will not work.

• The HDMI output of this unit can be connected to a DVI jack on a TV or other device using a conversion adapter.In this case, it is necessar y to use a TV or display with an HDCP-compatible DVI input.

• There may be no image output if connected to a TV or display that is not compatible with the above format.

• Refer to the instruction manual of the TV or display to be connected to this unit for detailed information regarding the HDMI terminal.

• See page 36 to get more information on how to use the setup menu.

12 34

This remote control can also control most TVs.See page 39.

8. SEARCH Buttons ( / )

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

9. STOP Button ( )

10. MENU Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s menu.

11. RETURN Button

• Returns to a previous menu.

12. ZOOM Button

• Enlarges DVD picture.

13. AUDIO Button

•

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

14. SUBTITLE Button

15. INDEX Buttons

• Use to skip the INDEX.

16. SACD/CD Button

• Selects Super Audio CD or CD playback mode.

17. SHUTTLE DIAL (Search mode)

• Performs fast motion play.

18.TV POWER button

• Turns the TV’s power on or off.

19. CLEAR Button

•

Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen.

20. INSTANT SKIP Button

• This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.

21. INSTANT REPLAY Button

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

22. CH / Buttons

• Channel selection.

23. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button

• To open and close the disc tray.

24. HDMI SEL. Button

• HDMI or DVI Output resolution setup.

25. SKIP Buttons ( / )

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

26. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )

• Begin/Pause disc play.

27. INFO Button

• Displays the current disc mode.

28. DISC MENU Button

• Brings up the Disc menu.

29. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

30. EZ VIEW Button

• Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full

screen viewing on your conventional TV.

31. ANGLE Button

• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.

32. REPEAT Button

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

33. PAGE Buttons

• Use to skip the PAGE.

34. BOOKMARK Button

35. JOG DIAL (Step mode)

• Operates frame by frame play. In CD mode, performs

track search.

VD Function Buttons

1. DVD POWER Button

• Turns the power on or off.

2. NUMBER Buttons

3. PROG Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

4. STEP Button

• Advances play one frame at a time.

5.VOL +/- Buttons

• Control volumes.

6.TV/VIDEO Button

• Press to display all of the available video sources ( i.e., TV, Cable, Video)

7.VIDEO SEL. Button

• Selects Video output format.

Tour of the Remote Control

DVD POWER

PROG

STEP REPLAY

VOL

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO SEL. HDMI SEL.

SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT

EZ VIEWZOOM

SACD/CD

PRE. NEXT

PAGE

INDEX

PRE. NEXT

BOOKMARK

OPEN/CLOSE

INFO

DISC MENU

RETURN

SKIP

CLEAR

TV POWER

INSTANT

19 20

21 22

23 24

25 26

27 28

30 31

32 33

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5 6

7 8

10 11

12 13 14

15 16

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Choosing a Connection

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

Bef

ore Connecting the DVD Player

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

• If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.

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

particular components.

Connection to an Audio System

Note

• DVD-AUDIO only plays back two channel audio through the Digital Audio out. Multi-channel DVD-Audio discs are output through the Analog outputs.

• Super Audio CD plays back only through the Analog outputs. (See page 33~34)

Method 1 Method 2

Audio Output Jaks

(2 Channel)

5.1CH Analog Audio Output Jacks (Multi Channel)

Digital Audio Output Jack

2ch Amplifier

Audio Input Jacks

5.1ch Analog Amplifier Audio Input Jacks

AUDIO

SYSTEM

DVD

Player

Method 3

Dolby Digital Decoder

Digital Audio Input Jack

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Choosing a Connection

Connection to a TV (For Video)

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

1. Connect a cable with the desired method.

2.Turn on your TV and DVD Player.

3. Set your TV the correct video input by pressing TV/VIDEO button on.(See page 39)

4. Select the video output according to the cable connection. If you use the VIDEO SEL.button, you can change easily video output in no disc mode.

Method 1

DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to S-Video, SCART or Component (Iscan).)

Method 2

DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to S-Video.)

Method 3

DVD Player + TV with Scart Input Jacks (Audio & Video) (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to SCART Output.)

Method 4

DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component (Iscan).)

Note

• If you press the VIDEO SEL.button, Video output mode is changed in regular sequence in no disc mode.

(S-Video ➝ Iscan ➝ Pscan & HDMI ➝ SCART RGB ➝ SCAR T Video)

DVD

Player

Method 1 Method 2 Method 4

Basic Audio Video S-Video

Method 3

SCART Jack Interlace scan

Audio Output

Jacks

OR OR OR

Cable

S-Video

Cable

Video

Cables

Video Output

Jack

S-Video Jack

Component Jacks

Scart

Cables

(not

supplied)

SCART Jack

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Connection to a TV (For Progressive scan, Digital Video)

Method 1

DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks. (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component (Pscan) & HDMI.)

Method 2

DVD Player + TV with DVI Jack.

• Depending on your TV, your hookup for Method 2 may differ from the illustration. (The Video Input on TV must be set to DVI.)

Method 3

DVD Player + TV with HDMI Jack.

• Depending on your TV, your hookup for Method 3 may differ from the illustration. (The Video Input on TV must be set to HDMI.)

Important Note

• Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan, DVI or HDMI. If Progressive Scan, HDMI is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan, HDMI settings in the TV’s menu system.

• When the Video output is Pscan & HDMI Video and S-Video, SCART will not work.

• If you want to convert Video Output to Progressive Scan, select Component (Pscan) & HDMI in SETUP menu

and then select “Yes” within 10 seconds. Finally change the TV's external input to Component(576p/480p). (See Page 36)

• Use the VIDEO SEL.button to easily change the video output in no disc mode. (See page 11)

• If HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable is pluged in TV, the player output is Pscan & HDMI out automatically.

• Refer to your TV user's manual.

Audio Output Jacks

Audio Output Jacks HDMI Output Jack

Choosing a Connection

DVD

Player

Method 1

Method 2 Method 3

Progressive scan Basic Audio

Digital Video DVI Audio Input HDMI Input

Component Jacks

HDMI Output Jack

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Choosing a Connection

HDMI VIDEO Specifications

When you press the HDMI SEL. button, in case of PAL TV system 576p, 720p, 768p, 1080i are selected in order. When you press the HDMI SEL. button, in case of NTSC TV system 480p, 720p, 768p, 1080i are selected in order. The first press of the HDMI SEL. button, brings up the current resolution. The second press allows you to change the HDMI output resolution. * The specific resolution of HDMI output may not work depending on your TV. * Refer to the TV users manual.

Important Note

• HDMI (High Defintion Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Using HDMI, the DVD player transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having a HDMI jack.

• Description of the HDMI connection HDMI connector - Both uncompressed video data and digital audio data(LPCM or Bit Stream data).

• Though the player uses a HDMI cable, the player outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.

• If TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital content protection), snow noise appears on the screen.

• Why does Samsung use HDMI?

Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal.However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital.Therefore either a digital-to-analog converter(in the dvd player) or an analog-to-digital converter (in the TV) is required. During this conversion, the picture quality is degraded due to noise and signal loss. DVI technology is superior because it requires no D/A conversion and is a pure digital signal from the player to your TV.

• What is the HDCP? HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via DVI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source(PC, DVD. etc) and a display device(TV, projector . etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT (525p/625p)

“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE, IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

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Samsung AK68-00422A User Manual

DVD-HD945

Before you start

Table of Contents

Setup

Precautions

Disc Type and Characteristics

General Features

Display Indicators

Description-Front Panel

Description-Rear Panel

Tour of the Remote Control

Choosing a Connection