Samsung DVD-M108N/XSS, DVD-M108/XSV, DVD-M108/XSS, DVD-M108 User Manual

AH68-00858E

DVD-M108

ENG

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Precautions

Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies whit 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 over the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipmentwhich may become hot. Before moving the player ensure the disc tray empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode dose 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.

1. Setting up

Protect the player from moisture(dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,such as vases, shall be placed on the player), 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 malfunction. Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Condensation If your player or disc have been stored in a cold atmosphsre, as for example during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature.

2. Caution

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.

3. For your safety

Be careful handle your discs with care. Hold a disc whit 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 case noise during playback.

4. Disc

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

5. Battery

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.

6. Maintenance of cabinet

Precautions

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SETUP

CONNECTIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

REFERENCE

Before You Start

Accessories

Install Batteries in the

Remote

If remote doesn’t operate

properly:

Remote Control

User’s Manual

Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size)

Video/Audio Cable

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 .......................................................................... 7

Description-Front Panel ....................................................................................8

Description-Rear Panel ....................................................................................9

Tour of the Remote Control..............................................................................10

Choosing a Connection ..................................................................................12

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

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

Using the Display Function..............................................................................17

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

Program Play & Random Play ........................................................................19

S.FIT Play ......................................................................................................20

Digest Play ....................................................................................................21

Slow Repeat play ..........................................................................................22

Using the Disc View Function..........................................................................23

Selecting the Audio Language ........................................................................24

Selecting the Subtitle Language ......................................................................25

Changing the Camera Angle..........................................................................26

Using the Bookmark Function..........................................................................27

Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions........................................................................28

Using the Setup Menu ....................................................................................29

Setting Up the Language Features ..................................................................30

Setting Up the Parental Control ......................................................................32

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

Setting Up the Display Options ......................................................................34

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................35

Specifications ................................................................................................36

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DVDs/VCDs/CD-Rs recorded in a format different from the global DVD player formats adopted by Samsung, may not be played.

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Some discs recorded under different manufacturing quality, may not be played.

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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

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.

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 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.

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

12Cm

8Cm

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 on-screen menu.

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

12Cm

8Cm

74 min.

20 min.

12Cm

8Cm

74 min.

20 min.

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing Time

Characteristics

DVD

DIGITAL

SOUND

STEREO

• Play Region Number

• Dolby Digital disc

• Stereo disc

• Digital Audio disc

• DTS 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.

* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!

(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)

PAL

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

* To ensure proper playback of discs burned from MP3

files, make sure the files have been recorded at a bit rate of at least 128kbps.

* If there are any gaps (blank data) on multi-session

discs, you may experience playback problems.

* On discs that are recorded with a Variable Bit

Rate(VBR),

e.g. from 32 to 320 kbps, the sound may cut in and

out.

NOTE

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Description-Front Panel Description-Rear Panel

Rear Panel

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Front Panel Controls

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.

MIXED AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

VIDEO OUT JACK

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

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.

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.

VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH

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

Front Panel Display

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 PAL indicator Dolby Digital Disc DTS (Digital Theater System) output MPEG-2 Audio output Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, ...

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

information.

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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.

DISC TRAY

• Load the disc here.

DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

OPEN/CLOSE

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

PLAY/PAUSE

• Begin or pause disc play.

STOP

• Stops disc play.

SKIP

• Use to skip a scene or music.

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Tour of the Remote Control 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.

ZOOM Button S.FIT Button SEARCH Buttons

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

STOP Button MENU Button

• Brings up the Disc menu.

TOP MENU Button

• Accesses a music or video display directly.

CLEAR Button

• Use to remove menus or status displays

from the screen.

BOOKMARK Button SETUP Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.

OPEN/CLOSE Button 3D SOUND Button DIGEST Button

PLAY/PAUSE Button

• Begin/Pause disc play.

SKIP Buttons

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

RETURN Button

• Returns to a previous menu.

DISPLAY Button

• Displays the current disc mode.

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

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

ANGLE Button

• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.

MODE Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

SUBTITLE Button AUDIO Button

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

A-B REPEAT Button

• Use to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.

REPEAT Button

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

VOL.CON. Button

• To control the master volume of the player.

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