Samsung DVD-P420A Instruction Manual

DVD Player

DVD-P420A

AK68-00435V

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Table of ContentsPrecautions

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

Remote Control

Batteries for

Remote Control

(AAA Size)

User’s Manual

Video/Audio Cable

Install Batteries in the Remote

1. Open the battery cover on the back of 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.

Setup

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

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

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

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

Description-Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Description-Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Connections

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

Basic Functions

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . .12

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Slow Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . .16

Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . .17

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . .18

Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG . . . . . . . . . .20

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

MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Changing Setup menu

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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

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

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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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)

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)

“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.”

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

PAL

STEREO

DIGITAL

SOUND

Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics

Audio

12 Cm

Video

Audio

8 Cm

12 Cm

Video

8 Cm

12 Cm

Audio

8 Cm

Play Region Number

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

Dolby Digital disc

Stereo disc

Digital Audio disc

DTS disc

MP3 disc

Single-sided 240 min.

Double-sided 480 min.

Single-sided 80 min.

Double-sided 160 min.

74 min.

20 min.

74 min.

20 min.

Play 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.

• 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 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.

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Description-Front Panel

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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. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH

• Allows you to search backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

3. STOP ( )

• Stops disc play.

4. PLAY/PAUSE ( )

• Begin or pause disc play.

5. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH

• Allows you to search forward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

6. EZ VIEW

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

7. OPEN/CLOSE ( )

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

8. DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here

9. DISC TRAY

• Place the disc here.

Display Indicators

Front Panel Display

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.

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Rear Panel

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 or DTS decoder.

2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

3. 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.

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 picture quality.

• The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the S-Video.

5. 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

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

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

• See page 28 to get more information on how to use the Setup Menu.

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Tour of the Remote Control

Choosing a Connection

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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.

6. STOP Button ( )

7. MENU Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s 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

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11. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button

• To open and close the disc tray.

12. CLEAR Button

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• 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.

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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 owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those

particular components.

Connection to an Audio

Method 1 Method 2

AUDIO

SYSTEM

DVD

Player

2ch Amplifier

Audio Input Jacks

Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out

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Dolby Digital Decoder

Digital Audio Input Jack

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