Samsung DVD-E237 User Manual

DVD PLAYER

DVD-E137A DVD-1010 DVD-E137B DVD-E237 DVD-E337K DVD-E437K DVD-E537K

AK68-00141L

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Precautions

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Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your play. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack other, or heavy devices on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply In order to separate the player completely from the mains,it has to be disconnected by unplugging the main plug, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

Protect the player from moisture (dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids), and excess heat (e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the player malfunctions.

Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. If your player or disc has been stored in a cold atmosphere for example during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature, before use.

Never open the player or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or certain fragile components. You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam. Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the player.

Be careful handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with finger on the border or hole. Always place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single side disc). Always use a soft cloth to clean disc if necessary, wipe from the centre to the border. Always put disc back into their cases after playing and store in vertical position. Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide area. Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other solvent, if the disc surface is dirty. Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the disc in a circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.

Batteries: The battery used in this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general domestic waste. It is recommended that the replacement of the battery should be done by a technician.

Disposal of old equipment and packaging: Old equipment and packaging should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the appliable regulations.

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.

1. Setting up

3. Caution

2. For your safety

4. Disc

5. Environmental info

6. Maintenance of Cabinet

SETUP

CONNECTIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

KARAOKE

FUNCTIONS

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

REFERENCE

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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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Display Indicators ....................................................................................................10

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 ..................................................................................26

Using the Function Menu ..........................................................................................27

Repeat Play

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Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)

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29 Slow Repeat play

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31 Selecting the Audio Language

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32 Selecting the Subtitle Language

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33 Changing the Camera Angle

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34 Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function

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35 Using the Bookmark Function

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36 Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions

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37 MP3/WMA Play

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38 Program Play & Random Play

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40 Picture CD Playback

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Karaoke Functions

Beginning Karaoke Functions ..................................................................................43

Reserving a Song......................................................................................................44

Vocal Function ..........................................................................................................45

Changing Setup menu

Using the Setup Menu

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46 Setting Up the Language Features

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47 Setting Up the Audio Options

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49 Surround Sound Speaker Setup

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50 Setting Up the Display Options

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51 Setting Up the Parental Control

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53 Controlling a TV with the remote

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Reference

Troubleshooting

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55 Specifications

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Remote Control

Batteries for

Remote Control (AA Size)

User’s Manual

Video/Audio Cable

Easy Remote Control

(DVD-E237/DVD-E337K/

DVD-E437K/DVD-E537K only)

Accessories

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, WMA, MP3)

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. Easy Remocon (DVD-E237/DVD-E337K/

DVD-E437K/DVD-E537K only) You can easily operate this player by combining only the functions that are frequently used.

• 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.

Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

• DVD-R, +R • CD-RW

• DVD+RW, -RW

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

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

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing Time

Characteristics

DVD

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-Front Panel

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DVD-E437K/DVD-E537K

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. MIC 1

• Connect microphone 1 for Karaoke functions.

3. MIC 2

• Connect microphone 2 for Karaoke functions.

4. VOLUME

• Use to adjust microphone volume level.

5. DIGITAL ECHO

• Use to adjust echo delay.

6. DISC TRAY

• Load the disc here.

7. DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

8. OPEN/CLOSE

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

9. PLAY/PAUSE ( )

• Begin or pause disc play.

10. STOP ( )

• Stops disc play.

11. SKIP ( / )

• Use to skip a scene or music.

12. EZ VIEW

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

13. SHUTTLE

• Use during DVD and CD play to fast forward or reverse.

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SETUP

Display Indicators

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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.

Front Panel Display

Rear Panel

Description-Rear Panel

1. DIGITALAUDIO 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.

2. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

3. MIXED AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

4. VIDEO OUT JACKS

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

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 S-Video must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

6. 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 COMPONENT must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

7. VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH

• Use the switch to set video out. If COMPONENT is selected, S-Video may not work. If S-Video is selected COMPONENT may not work.

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* Select the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch in the Stop or Power Off mode.

NOTE

SETUP

1. DIGITALAUDIO 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.

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 quality picture. The S-Video must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

6. VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH

• Use the switch to set video out. If COMPONENT is selected, S-Video may not work. If S-Video is selected, COMPONENT may not work.

* Select the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch in the Stop or Power Off mode.

NOTE

Description-Rear Panel

Rear Panel

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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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SETUP

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Tour of the Remote Control 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. KARAOKE Button

• Use to begin Karaoke functions.

26. REPEAT Button

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

disc.

27. ZOOM Button

• Enlarges the DVD picture.

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