Samsung DVD-P148, AK68-00411A, DVD-P248K User Manual

DVD Player
DVD-P148 DVD-P248K
AK68-00411A

Before you start

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Install Batteries in the Remote
2. Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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.
Remote Control
Batteries for
Remote Control
(AAA Size)
User’s Manual
Video/Audio Cable

Table of ContentsPrecautions

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1. Setting up
* 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.
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. * 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.
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 environment. * So, dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
according to federal, state, and local regulations.
CAUTION : USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Accessories

Setup

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Description-Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Description-Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connections

Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Basic Functions

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . .13
Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Slow Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . .17
Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . .18
Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . .19
Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG . . . . . . . . . .21
Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Karaoke Functions (DVD-P248K)
Beginning Karaoke Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Reserving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Vocal Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Changing Setup menu

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . .27
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .31

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
EZ VIEW
LOADINGPLAY
STANDBY/ON
EZ VIEW
LOADINGPLAY
STANDBY/ON
EZ VIEW
LOADINGPLAY
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EZ VIEW
LOADINGPLAY
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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. (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.
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, +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.
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 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.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS (525p/625p)

General Features

Disc Markings
Play Region Number
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DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
NTSC
Play Region Number
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.
Dolby Digital disc
Stereo disc
Digital Audio disc
DTS disc
MP3 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.
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:
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
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.
Disc Types (Logos)
Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
DVD
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
Audio
+
Video
Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.
VIDEO-CD
12 Cm
8 Cm
74 min.
20 min.
Audio
CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time.
AUDIO-CD
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 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMEND­ED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
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Description-Rear Panel

OPTICAL
COAXIAL
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Pr Pb Y
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S-VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTANALOG AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Rear Panel
1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS
Use either a 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.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS (DVD-P248K only)
Use either an optical 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.
3. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS
Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver.
4. 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 the Component(I-SCAN) or S-Video.
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 picture quality.
The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the S-Video.
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.
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.
Important Note
Important Note
Consult your TV Users Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV Users Manuals instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TVs menu system.
If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video and S-Video will not work.
See page 31 to get more information on how to use the Setup Menu.
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Description-Front Panel

STANDBY/ON
EZ VIEW LOADINGPLAY
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Front Panel Controls
1. STANDBY/ON ( )
When the player is plugged in, the Power LED lights. If you press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the player, the LED goes out.
2. MIC
Connect Microphone for karaoke functions.
3. MICROPHONE VOLUME / DIGITAL ECHO
Use to adjust microphone volume level and echo delay.
4. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH
Allows you to search backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
5. STOP ( )
Stops disc play.
6. PLAY/PAUSE ( )
Begin or pause disc play.
7. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH
Allows you to search forward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
8. EZ VIEW
Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full screen viewing on your conventional TV.
9. OPEN/CLOSE ( )
Press to open and close the disc tray.
10. PLAY LED
When playing the disc, the Play LED lights.
11. REMOCON RECEIVER
12. LOADING LED
When loading the disc, the Loading LED lights.
13. DISC TRAY
Place the disc here.
Power LED Play LED Loading LED
(Red) (Green) (Orange)
Power off/Standby O X X
No disc X X O
Stop X X O
Loading X X Blinks
Play/Skip X O X
Search/Pause X Blinks X
Error Blinks Blinks Blinks
Function
LED
DVD-P148
STANDBY/ON
EZ VIEW
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MIC
VOLUME DIGITAL ECHO
MAX
LOADING
PLAY
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6. STOP Button ( )
7. MENU Button
Brings up the DVD players setup menu.
8. RETURN Button
Returns to a previous menu.
9. KARAOKE Button
Use to begin Karaoke functions.
10. SUBTITLE Button
11. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button
To open and close the disc tray.
12. CLEAR Button
Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen.
13. INSTANT REPLAY Button
This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.
14. INSTANT SKIP Button
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
15. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )
Begin/Pause disc play.
16. INFO Button
Displays the current disc mode.
17. DISC MENU Button
Brings up the Disc menu.
18. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)
This button functions as a toggle switch.
19. EZ VIEW Button
Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
20. REPEAT Button
Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or
disc.
21. ANGLE Button
Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.
22. AUDIO Button
Use this button to access various audio functions
on a disc.
DVD Function Buttons
1. DVD POWER Button
Turns the power on or off.
2. NUMBER Buttons
3. PROG Button
Allows you to program a specific order.
4. STEP Button
Advances play one frame at a time.
5. SEARCH/SKIP Buttons ( / , / )
Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

Tour of the Remote Control

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6. STOP Button ( )
7. MENU Button
Brings up the DVD players setup menu.
8. RETURN Button
Returns to a previous menu.
9. REPEAT A-B Button
Use to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.
10. SUBTITLE Button
11. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button
To open and close the disc tray.
12. CLEAR Button
Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen.
13. INSTANT REPLAY Button
This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.
14. INSTANT SKIP Button
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
15. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )
Begin/Pause disc play.
16. INFO Button
Displays the current disc mode.
17. DISC MENU Button
Brings up the Disc menu.
18. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)
This button functions as a toggle switch.
19. EZ VIEW Button
Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
20. REPEAT Button
Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or
disc.
21. ANGLE Button
Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.
22. AUDIO Button
Use this button to access various audio functions
on a disc.
DVD Function Buttons
1. DVD POWER Button
Turns the power on or off.
2. NUMBER Buttons
3. PROG Button
Allows you to program a specific order.
4. STEP Button
Advances play one frame at a time.
5. SEARCH/SKIP Buttons ( / , / )
Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
Tour of the Remote Control
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Choosing a Connection

Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Method 1
DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the S-Video or Component(I-SCAN).)
Method 2
DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the S-Video.)
Method 3
DVD Player + TV with interlace Scan Component Video Jacks (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the Component(I-SCAN).)
Method 4
DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Component Video Jacks. (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the Component(P-SCAN).)
If you want to convert Video Output to the Progressive Scan, you have to first connect Video or S-Video on your TV. Then select Component(P-SCAN)(480p) out of Video Output in Setup Menu. Within 10 seconds, change the TVs external input to 525p(480p or Component) and select “Yes ” (See Page 31).
If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video(Composite) and S-Video will not work.
Important Note
Important Note
Consult your TV Users Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV Users Manuals instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TVs menu system.
Depending on your TV, the Method of connection may differ from the illustration above.
RL
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
Pr Pb Y
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Pr Pb Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Good
picture
Better
picture
Best
picture
Optimum
picture
Basic Audio
AV
Cable
S-Video
Cable
OR OR
Video
Cables
Audio Output
Jacks
Video Output
Jack
S-Video
Jack
Component Video
Jacks
(Interlace)
Component Video
Jacks
(Progressive)
TV
DVD
Player
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4
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 owners manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those
particular components.
Connection to an Audio
Method 1 Method 2
RL
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out
OR
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks
Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jack
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVD
Player
DVD-P248K only
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