Samsung DVD-P270K User Manual

DVD Player
DVD-P270K
www.samsung.com/my

PRECAUTIONS

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 are not going to use it for a long time.
- The mains plug is used 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 personnel.
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 the disc using 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.
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Accessories
Remote Control Batteries for Remote
Control (AAA Size)
User’s Manual Video/Audio
Cable
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.
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 Menu and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . 17
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Slow Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Subtitle Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing The Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/CD Audio . . . . . 21
Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Picture CD Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Karaoke Functions
Karaoke Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reference
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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SETUP

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 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
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 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 YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”
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Disc Type and Characteristics

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:
Disc Types (Logos)
DVD
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
Disc Markings
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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
Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics
- DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG­2 system.
- Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on­screen menu.
- Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.
- CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distor­tion and less deterioration of audio quality over time.
Audio
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Video
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Video
Audio
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
8 Cm
12 Cm
8 Cm
Single-sided 240 min.
Double-sided 480 min.
Single-sided 80 min.
Double-sided 160 min.
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
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.
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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.
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Description

Front Panel Controls
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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. MIC
Connect Microphone for karaoke functions.
4. MICROPHONE VOLUME
Use to adjust microphone volume level. Use the button by pressing it. Turn it to the left or right to control the vol­ume.
5. DISC TRAY
Place the disc here.
Front Panel Display
6. OPEN/CLOSE ( )
Press to open and close the disc tray.
7. DISPLAY
Operation indicators are displayed here.
8 SKIP ( / ) SEARCH
Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
9. STOP ( )
Stops disc play.
10. 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.
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Rear Panel
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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, MPEG2 or DTS decoder.
2. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS
- Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide P 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.
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3. AUDIO OUT JACKS
Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television or 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 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 higher picture quality.
- The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to S-Video.
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, S-Video will not work.
- See pages 26 ~ 27 to get more information on how to use the setup menu.
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Tour of the Remote Control

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1. DVD POWER Button
Turns the power on or off.
2. NUMBER Buttons
3. VIDEO SEL. Button
Selects video output formats
4. SEARCH Buttons (
Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc.
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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 disc.
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. KARAOKE Button
Use to begin Karaoke functions.
23. REPEAT Button
Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc.
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CONNECTIONS

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)
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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.
2
Turn on the DVD player and TV.
RED
WHITE
Audio Cable Video Cable
RED
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
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Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to select Video.
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 13 to 14)
- The number and position of terminals can vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's man­ual 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.
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Connection to a TV (S-Video)
- Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable.
- You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white(Y) and color(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.)
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Using an S-Video cable (not included), connect the S-VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the S-VIDEO IN terminal of TV.
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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.
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Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to select S-Video.
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WHITE
Audio Cable
WHITE
S-Video Cable ( Not Included)
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Set the Video Output to S-Video in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 26 to 27)
Note
- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 13 to 14)
- The number and position of terminals can vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of the TV.
- Please do not connect S-Video and Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) output simultaneously, as they may interfere and degrade both video output quality.
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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.)
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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.
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RED
BLUE
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and
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.
RED
WHITE
WHITE
RED
Audio Cable
GREEN
BLUE
Component Cable (Not Included)
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Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to select Component or DVD.
RED
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Set the Video Output to (I-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 26 to 27)
Note
- If Video output is incorrectly set to S-Video, the screen will turn red.
- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 13 to 14)
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- 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.
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