Samsung DVD-P172 User Manual

DVD Player

DVD-P172

www.samsung.com/in

PRECAUTIONS

1. Setting up

- Refer to the identification label located on the rear 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 air circulation.

- Do not push the disc tray in by 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.

- The mains plug is as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any 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.

- Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

- 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 environ ment.

- So, dispose of batteries in the proper man ner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

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/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 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/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 13818-3.

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

BEFORE

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Remote Control Batteries for Remote

User’s Manual Video/Audio

Install Batteries in the Remote control

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

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

3. Replace the battery cover.

If remote control doesn’t operate properly:

- Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

- Check if the batteries are drained.

- Check if remote control sensor is blocked by

obstacles.

- Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

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Control (AAA Size)

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

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

Setup

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

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

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connections

Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Functions

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Search and Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

Slow Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the Subtitle Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/

CD Audio/MPEG4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Picture CD Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing Setup Menu

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Reference

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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SETUP

General Features

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.

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.

Progressive Scan

Progressive scanning creates an improved picture with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture.

EZ VIEW (DVD)

Easy View enables picture adjustment to match your TV's screen size (16:9 or 4:3).

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.

MPEG4

This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.

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 (V mode)

- The unit may not play certain CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R due to the disc type or recording

conditions.

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 distorted picture from copyprotected 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 auzthorized 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.

PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS (525p)

“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 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

Disc Type and Characteristics

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

Disc Types (Logos)

DVD

Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics

Audio

12 Cm

Video

VIDEO-CD

Audio

8 Cm

12 Cm

Video

AUDIO-CD

8 Cm

12 Cm

Audio

8 Cm

Disc Markings

Play Region Number

PAL

STEREO

DIGITAL

SOUND

PAL broadcast system in

U.K, France, Germany, etc.

Dolby Digital disc

Stereo disc

Digital Audio disc

DTS disc

MP3 disc

You must only insert one DVD disc at a time. Inserting two or more discs will not allow to play them back and it may cause damage to the DVD player.

Single-sided 240 min.

Double-sided 480 min.

Single-sided 80 min.

Double-sided 160 min.

- 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.

74 min.

- Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression tech-

20 min.

74 min.

nology.

- CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deteriora-

20 min.

tion of audio quality over time.

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.

DivX Certification

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

English

Description

Front Panel Controls

1. STANDBY/ON ( )

When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out and the player is turned on.

2. STANDBY indicator

When the unit is first plugged in, this indicator lights.

3. DISC TRAY

Place the disc here.

4. OPEN/CLOSE ( )

Press to open and close the disc tray.

Front Panel Display

5. DISPLAY

Operation indicators are displayed here.

6. SKIP ( / ) SEARCH

Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

7. STOP ( )

Stops disc play.

8. PLAY/PAUSE ( )

Begin or pause disc play.

Total playing time/Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD ...

nodSC: No disc loaded. OPEn: The disc tray is open. LOAd: Player is loading disc information.

Rear Panel

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1. AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

2. 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(I-SCAN) or COMPOSITE.

3. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

- Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver.

- Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS decoder.

4. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

JACKS

- Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide PR, PBand Y video.

- If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, progressive scan mode will work.

- If Component(I-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will work.

5. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT

JACKS

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

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 regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

- If Component (P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video will not work.

- See pages 27-28 to get more information on how to use the setup menu.

Tour of the Remote Control

4 5 6

7 8

12 13

1. DVD POWER Button

Turns the power on or off.

2. NUMBER Buttons

3. VIDEO SEL. Button

Selects video output formats

4. SEARCH Buttos (

Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc.

)

14 15

18 19

20 21

22 23

5. INSTANT REPLAY Button

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

6. SKIP Buttons (

Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

7. STOP Button ( )

8. MENU Button

Brings up the DVD player’s menu.

9. ENTER/

This button functions as a toggle switch.

10. EZ VIEW Button

The aspect ratio of a picture can easily be adjusted according to the screen size of your TV (16:9 or 4:3).

11. DISC MENU Button

Brings up the Disc menu.

12. SUBTITLE Button

13. AUDIO Button

Use this button to access various audio functions on a

14. ZOOM Button

Enlarge DVD Picture

15. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button

To open and close the disc tray.

16. STEP Button

Advances play one frame at a time.

17. INSTANT SKIP Button

This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.

18. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )

Begin/Pause disc play.

19. RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

20. INFO Button

Displays the current disc mode.

21. CANCEL Button

Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen.

22. REPEAT A-B Button

Allows you to repeat play A-B disc.

23. REPEAT Button

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

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Buttons

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CONNECTIONS

Choosing a Connection

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

Before Connecting the DVD Player

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

- Refer to the user’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those particular components.

Connection to a TV (For Video)

Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of TV.

Turn on the DVD player and TV.

RED

Audio Cable

WHITE

YELLOW

Video Cable

YELLOW

Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to select Video.

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Note

- Noise may be generated if the audio cable is too close to the power cable.

- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 12 to 14)

- The number and position of terminals can vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's man-

ual of the TV.

- If there is one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the [AUDIO OUT][left] (white) terminal of the

DVD player.

- If you press the VIDEO SEL. button when DVD Player is in stop mode or no disc is inserted, the Video

Output mode changes in the following sequence:

( Component (I-SCAN) ➝ Component(P-SCAN)

)

Connection to a TV (Interlace)

- Connecting to your TV using Component video cables.

- You will enjoy high quality and accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.)

Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminal of TV.

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and

RED

BLUE

GREEN

white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of TV. Turn on the

DVD player and TV.

WHITE

RED

Audio Cable

WHITE

GREEN

BLUE

RED

Component cable (not included)

Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to select Component or DVD.

Set the Video Output to Component (I-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 27-28)

Note

- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 12 to 14)

- The component terminal of TV can be marked by “R-Y, B-Y, Y” or “Cr, Cb, Y” instead of “P

depending on the manufacturer. The number and position of terminals can vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of the TV.

, PB, Y”

Connection to a TV (Progressive)

Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminal of TV.

BLUE

GREEN

RED

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of TV. Turn on the

DVD player and TV.

WHITE

RED

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the DVD player appears on the TV

Audio Cable

WHITE

RED

GREEN

BLUE

RED

Component cable (not included)

screen.

Set the Video Output to Component (P-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 27 to 28)

To see the progressive video output,

- Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive

You need a TV set supporting the progressive scan

Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s

input function. And you have to set up the TV

menu system.

- Depending on your TV, the connection method may differ from the illustration above.

Note

- What is "Progressive Scan"? Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method has. Progressive scanning method can provide better and clearer picture quality.

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Samsung DVD-P172 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

SETUP

General Features

Disc Type and Characteristics

Description

Tour of the Remote Control

CONNECTIONS

Choosing a Connection