Samsung DVD-C621 User Manual

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC.
105 CHALLENGER ROAD, RIDGEFIELD PARK,
NJ 07660 U.S.A.

FOR YOUR NEAREST SAMSUNG
SERVICE CENTER
DIAL 1-800-SAMSUNG

AK68-00029A

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN

CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLYAS 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 inter ference 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
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

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

• 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.

Disc Storage

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.

Maintenance of Cabinet

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.

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Safety InstructionsSafety Instructions

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, tripod, 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, tr y 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 service 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.

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Before You Start

Accessories

Remote Control (AH59-00093R)

User’s Manual (AK68-00029A)

Install Batteries in the

Remote

Open the battery cover on the

1

back of the remote.

1

Insert two AA batteries. Make

2

sure that the polarities (+ and -)

2

are aligned correctly.

Replace the battery cover.

3

3

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

Video/Audio Cable
(AC39-42001R)

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Features

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

FUNCTIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

SETUP MENU

CHANGING

REFERENCE

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General Features

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.

NOTE

* 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

Disc Type and Characteristics

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

Disc Types

(Logos)

DVD

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

Disc Markings

Recording

Types

Audio

+

Video

Audio

+

Video

Audio

Disc Size

5"

31/2"

5"

31/2"

5"

31/2"

Max.

Playing Time

Single-sided

240 min.

Double-sided

480 min.

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

74 min.

20 min.

74 min.

20 min.

Characteristics

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

• CD is recorded as a

Digital Signal with better
audio quality, less
distortion and less
deterioration of audio
quality over time.

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COPY PROTECTION

• 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.

• Play
Region
Number

~

NTSC

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

• Dolby
Digital disc

STEREO

• Stereo disc

Play Region Number

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.

DIGITAL

SOUND

• Digital
Audio disc

• DTS disc

• MP3 disc

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S-VIDEO

Y,Pb,Pr

VIDEO OUT

SELECT

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Description-Front Panel Description-Rear Panel

Front Panel Controls

STANDBY/ON

1.

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

2.

STANDBY LAMP

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

EXCHANGE

3.

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

DISC SKIP

4.

• Use to skip a disc in order.

5.

HEADPHONES JACK

• You can attach headphones here for private listening.

VOLUME LEVEL

6.

• Use to adjust headphones volume level.

7.

DVD CHANGER(TRAY)

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

8.

FRONT DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

9.

PLAY/PAUSE

• Begin or pause disc play.

10.

SKIP/SEARCH

• Use to skip or search a scene or music.

STOP

11.

• Stops disc play.

OPEN/CLOSE

12.

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

DISC SELECT

13.

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

Rear Panel

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

1.

• 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

2.

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

VIDEO OUT JACKS

3.

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

4.

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.

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S-VIDEO OUT JACK

5.

• 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

Front Panel Display

1.

Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles
of a scene recorded by different cameras.

2.

Disc type indicators

3.

Reverse play / Pause / Forward play

4.

Lights when 3D surround is turned on.

5.

DVD : Title number

6.

DVD : Chapter number.

7.

Video/Audio CD : Track number

8.

Repeat play mode

9.

Linear PCM audio output

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10.

Dolby Digital Disc

11.

DTS (Digital Theater System) output

12.

MP3 indicator

13.

MPEG-2 Audio output

14.

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.

6.

• 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.

NOTE

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

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Tour of the Remote Control

Tour of the Remote Control

DVD Function Buttons

1.

DVD POWER Button

2.

NUMBER Buttons

3.

STEP Button

• Advances play one frame at a time.

VOLUME Buttons

4.

TV/VIDEO Button

5.

ZOOM Button

6.

S.FIT Button

7.

SEARCH Buttons

8.

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

9.

STOP Button

10.

RETURN Button

• Returns to a previous menu.

11.

SETUP Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.

12.

SUBTITLE Button

13.

ANGLE Button

• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.

MENU Button

14.

• Brings up the Disc menu.

CLEAR Button

15.

• Use to remove menus or status displays from

the screen.

16.

SLOW Button
TV POWER Button

17.

3D Button

18.

19.

OPEN/CLOSE Button

20.

CHANNEL Buttons

21.

DIGEST Button

22.

PLAY/PAUSE Button

• Begin/Pause disc play.

23.

SKIP Buttons

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

24.

BOOKMARK Button

25.

DISPLAY Button

• Displays the current disc mode.

26.

AUDIO Button

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

27.

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

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

28.

TOP MENU Button

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

29.

REPEAT Button

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

30.

MODE Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

31.

I. REPLAY Button

•

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

DISC SKIP

32.

• Use to skip a disc in order.

SETUP

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