Samsung DVD-E232A User Manual
UK
DVD Player
DVD-E232
AK68-00341A
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PrecautionsPrecautions
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* 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.
* 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.
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.
1. Setting up
4. Disc
5. Environmental info
* 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.
2. For your safety
* 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.
3. Caution
CAUTION : USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Before You Start Table of contents
If remote doesn’t operate
properly:
Open the battery cover on the back of
the remote.
Insert two AAbatteries. 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.
Install Batteries in the
Remote
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Setup
General Features ........................................................................................................6
Disc Type and Characteristics
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Description-Front Panel
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Description-Rear Panel
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Tour of the Remote Control
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Connections
Choosing a Connection
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Basic Functions
Playing a Disc
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Using the Search & Skip Functions
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Using the Display Function
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Using the Disc and Title Menu ..................................................................................18
Using the Function Menu ..........................................................................................19
Repeat Play
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Program Play & Random Play
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Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)
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Slow Repeat play
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Selecting the Audio Language
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Selecting the Subtitle Language
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Changing the Camera Angle
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Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function
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Using the Bookmark Function
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Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions
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Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG ..............................................................................31
Folder Selection ........................................................................................................32
MP3/WMA Play..........................................................................................................33
Picture CD Playback ..................................................................................................35
Changing Setup menu
Using the Setup Menu
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Setting Up the Language Features
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Setting Up the Audio Options
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Setting Up the Display Options
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Setting Up the Parental Control
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Reference
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................44
Specifications..............................................................................................................45
Warranty......................................................................................................................46
Remote Control
Batteries for
Remote Control (AA Size)
User’s Manual
Video/Audio Cable
Accessories
SETUP
CONNECTIONS
BASIC
FUNCTIONS
ADVANCED
FUNCTIONS
CHANGING
SETUP MENU
REFERENCE
SETUP
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General Features Disc Type and Characteristics
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
You can program tracks to play in desired
order. (CD)
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.
EZ VIEW
Easy View can convert Letter Box images to
full screen viewing on your conventional TV.
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
You can view the 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
This function is used to replay the previous
10 seconds of the movie from the current
position.
Instant Skip
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
• 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.
* 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.
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Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
• DVD-R, +R • CD-RW
• DVD+RW, -RW
* It may not play CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R in all
cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.
NOTE
COPY PROTECTION
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the
corresponding logos:
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.
Disc Markings
Play Region Number
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-sided
480 min.
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
160 min.
Audio
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Video
Audio
• CD is recorded as a
Digital Signal with better
audio quality, less
distortion and less
deterioration of audio
quality over time.
• 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.
AUDIO-CD
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
Disc Types
(Logos)
Recording
Types
Disc Size
Max.
Playing Time
Characteristics
DVD
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DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
PAL
• Play
Region
Number
• PALbroadcast
system in U.K,
France,
Germany, etc.
• Dolby
Digital disc
• Stereo disc
• Digital
Audio disc
• DTS disc
• MP3 disc
SETUP
Description-Front Panel
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Description-Rear Panel
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Front Panel Controls
1. 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.
2. DISC TRAY
• Place the disc here.
3. DISPLAY
• Operation indicators are displayed here.
4. OPEN/CLOSE
• Press to open and close the disc tray.
5. PLAY/PAUSE ( )
• Begin or pause disc play.
6. STOP ( )
• Stops disc play.
7. SKIP ( / )
• Use to skip a scene or music.
8. EZ VIEW
• Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
1. Disc type indicators
2. Play / Pause / Forward play
3. 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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Front Panel Display
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1. 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, MPEG-2 or DTS decoder.
2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS
• Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver.
3. VIDEO OUT JACKS
• Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.
4. S-VIDEO OUT JACK
• Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for a higher picture quality.
The video output in setup menu must be set to the S-Video.
5. SCART AV JACK
• Connect to a TV with scart input jack.
Rear Panel
SETUP
Tour of the Remote Control
1. DVD POWER Button
• Turns the power on or off.
2. NUMBER Buttons
3. STEP Button
• Advances play one frame at a time.
4. I.REPLAY Button
• This function is used to replay the previous 10
seconds of the movie from the current position.
5. EZ VIEW Button
• Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
6. SEARCH Buttons ( / )
• Allows you to search forward/backward through a
disc.
7. STOP Button ( )
8. DISC MENU Button
• Brings up the Disc menu.
9. TITLE MENU Button
• Brings up the Title menu.
10. CLEAR Button
• Use to remove menus or status displays from the
screen.
11. BOOKMARK Button
12. MENU Button
• Brings up the DVD player’s setup menu.
13. OPEN/CLOSE Button
• To open and close the disc tray.
14. 3D Button
15. I.SKIP Button
• This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
16. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )
• Begin/Pause disc play.
17. SKIP Buttons ( / )
• Use to skip the title, chapter, or track.
18. RETURN Button
• Returns to a previous menu.
19. INFO Button
• Displays the current disc mode.
20. ENTER/DIRECTION Button
(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)
• This button functions as a toggle switch.
21. ANGLE Button
• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.
22. MODE Button
• Allows you to program a specific order.
23. SUBTITLE Button
24. AUDIO Button
• Use this button to access various audio functions
on a disc.
25. REPEAT A-B Button
• Use to mark a segment to repeat between Aand
B.
26. REPEAT Button
• Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or
disc.
27. ZOOM Button
• Enlarges the DVD picture.
DVD Function Buttons
Tour of the Remote Control
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CONNECTIONS
Choosing a Connection
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
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Choosing a Connection
Before Connecting the DVD Player
Connection to an Audio System
Method 1 Method 2
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVD
Player
DVD
Player
The following shows 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 the owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for
more information on those particular components.
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Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks
Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jacks
Good
picture
Better
picture
Best
picture
Basic Audio
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Audio Output Jacks
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AV Cable
S-Video
Cable
Scart Cables
(not included)
Video Output Jack
S-Video Jack
Scart Jack
DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack
DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack
(The video output in setup menu must be set to the S-Video.)
DVD Player + TV with Scart Input Jack (Audio & Video)
(If Scart jack is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)
NOTE
• If Scart Jack is selected, S-Video will not work.
• If S-Video is selected, Scart Jack will not work.
DVD Player + 2ch Stereo
Amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
DVD Player + Amplifier with Dolby Digital
Decoder/DTS Decoder/MPEG-2
Method 1
Method 2
BASIC
FUNCTIONS
Playing a Disc
RESUME function
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 or the player is unplugged, or if you press the STOP
( ) button twice.).
• If the player is left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.
• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will automatically 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. Press the PLAY ( ) button to resume normal play.
• This icon indicates an invalid button press.
NOTE
Step Motion Play (Only DVD)
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 (Only DVD)
Press the button on the remote during PAUSE or STEP mode.
By pressing the 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.
- Reverse slow motion play will not work.
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Playing a Disc
Before Play
Play
• 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, press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button once again.
SELECT MENU LANGUAGE
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