Samsung DVD-P450 User Manual

DVD Player

DVD-P450

Precautions

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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.

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 use 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.

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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.

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 ANYCONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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Before you start

Accessories

Remote

Control

Batteries for

Remote Control

(AAA Size)

Install Batteries in the Remote control

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

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

User’s Manual Video/Audio

Cable

Replace the battery cover.

If the 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 1:

Chapter 2: Connections

Chapter 3: Basic Functions

Chapter 4: Advanced Functions

Chapter 5: Changing Setup Menu

Chapter 6: Reference

Setup

General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Search and Skip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Slow Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Selecting the Subtitle Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

How to insert a Memory Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DVD AUDIO Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

MP3/WMA Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Picture CD Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Setting Up the Language Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting Up the Audio Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting Up the Display Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Chapter 1

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.

Program Play (CD)

You can program tracks to play in desired order.

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 REPEATbutton.

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.

DVD AUDIO

DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DVD.

Memory Card

Multi card slot to support 10 types of memory cards: Memory Stick, Memory Stick-Pro, Memory Stick Duo, SD, Mini SD Card and XD-Picture Card, MMC, RS-MMC, Smart Media Card, Compact Flash.

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Note

-Discs which cannot be played with this player.

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM • CDV

• CDI • CVD

• Super Audio CD(except CD layer)

• 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 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 PRODUCTAND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE, IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THATTHE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITYWITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACTSAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”

SETUP

Disc Type and Characteristics

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

Setup

Disc Types (Logos)

DVD

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

DVD-AUDIO

Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics

- 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.

- DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DVD.

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 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.

400 min.

Disc Markings Region Number

Play Region Number

PAL

STEREO

DIGITAL

SOUND

PALbroadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc.

Dolby Digital disc

Stereo disc

Digital Audio disc

DTS disc

MP3 disc

DVD AUDIO disc

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

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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.

Description

Front Panel Controls

SETUP

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1. STANDBY/ON ( )

When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out and the player is turned on.

2. DISC TRAY

Place the disc here.

3. OPEN/CLOSE ( )

Press to open and close the disc tray.

4. DISPLAY

Operation indicators are displayed here.

5. MULTI CARD INPUT

Insert a Memory Card.

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Front Panel Display

6. EZ VIEW

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

7. STOP ( )

Stops disc play.

8. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH

Use to forward skip a scene or music.

9. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH

Use to reverse skip a scene or music.

10. PLAY/PAUSE ( )

Begin or pause disc play.

1. Chapter/Track number indicator

2. Total playing time/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

SETUP

Setup

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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 either an optical or coaxial digital cable 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 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.

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 COMPOSITE/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 COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO.

Note

Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan(P-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 and S-Video Outputs do not work.

- See pages 53 ~ 54 to get more information on how to use the setup menu.

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SETUP

Tour of the Remote Control

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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 (

Allow 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 menu.

8. RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

9. DVD/M.CARD button

Use to operate DVD/M.CARD.

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 a 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/

This button functions as a toggle switch.

19. 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).

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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Chapter 2

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 (such as a TV) you are connecting for more information on those particular components.

Connection to a TV (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 your TV .

Connections

Turn on the DVD player and TV.

YELLOW

WHITE

Audio Cable

WHITE

Video Cable

YELLOW

RED

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Video signal from the DVD player appears on the TV screen.

Note

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

- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 15 to 16)

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

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.)

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 your TV.

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 your TV.

Turn on the DVD player and TV.

RED

WHITE

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the SVideo signal from the DVD player appears on your TV screen.

Audio Cable

RED

WHITE

S-Video Cable (not included)

Set the Video Output to COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54)

Note

- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 15 to 16)

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

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CONNECTIONS

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 terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV.

Connections

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white)

RED

BLUE

GREEN

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

Turn on the DVD player and TV.

RED WHITE

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the

RED WHITE

Audio Cable

Component cable

GREEN

(not included)

RED

BLUE

Component signal from the DVD player appears on the TV screen.

Set the Video Output to Component(I-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54)

Note

- If Video output is incorrectly set to COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO with the Component cables connected, the screen will turn red.

- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 15 to 16)

- The component terminal of your TV may be marked “R-Y, B-Y, Y” or “Cr, Cb, Y” instead of “P depending on the manufacturer. The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.

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CONNECTIONS

Connection to a TV (Progressive)

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

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white)

RED

BLUE

GREEN

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

Turn on the DVD player and TV.

WHITE

Audio Cable

RED

Component cable

GREEN

(not included)

RED

BLUE

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

RED WHITE

Set the Video Output to Component(P-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54)

To see the progressive video output,

- 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.

- 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. Progressive scanning method provides better and clearer picture quality.

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CONNECTIONS

Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier)

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 the Amplifier.

Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT IN terminal of your TV as described on pages 11 to 14.

Connections

Turn on the DVD player, TV, and Amplifier.

RED

RED WHITE

2-Channel stereo amp

WHITE

Audio Cable

Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select external input in order to hear sound from the DVD player.

Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's audio input.

Note

- Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears.

- Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier.(See pages 51 to 52)

- The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier. Please refer to the user's manual of the Amplifier.

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CONNECTIONS

Connection to an Audio System (Dolby digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier)

If using an optical cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player

to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal of the Amplifier. If using a coaxial cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) terminal of the Amplifier.

Coaxial Cable

Turn on the DVD player, TV, and Amplifier.

Optical Cable (not included)

(not included)

Dolby digital or

DTS amp

Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select external input in order to hear sound from the DVD player.

Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's audio input.

Note

- When you connect the DVD player to DTS Amplifier and play a DTS disc, set the DTS to On in Audio Setup menu. If it is set to Off, sound will not be heard, or there will be a loud sound.

- Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears.

- Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 51 to 52)

- The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier. Please refer to the user's manual of the Amplifier.

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Chapter 3

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Playing a Disc

Before Play

- Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input on the TV's remote control.

- If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct

Audio Input.

After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this

screen comes up: If you want to select a language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only appear when you plug in the player for the first time.) If the language for the startup screen is not set, the settings may change whenever you turn the power on or off. Therefore, make sure that you select the language you want to use. Once you select a menu language, you can change it by pressing the button on the front panel of the unit for more than 5 seconds with no disc in the unit. Then the SELECT MENU LANGUAGE window appears again where you can reset your preferred language.

Basic Functions

Playback

Press the OPEN/CLOSE ()button.

The STANDBYindicator light goes out and the tray opens.

Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray.

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RESUME function

When you stop disc play, the player remembers

where you stopped, so when you press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again, it will pick up where you left off. (unless the disc is removed or the player is unplugged, or if you press the STOP ( ) button twice.)

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

Stopping Play

Press the STOP ( ) button during play.

Removing Disc Press the OPEN/CLOSE ()button.

Pausing Play Press the PLAY/PAUSE ()or STEP button on the

remote control during play.

Note

- If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without any user interaction, a screen saver will be activated. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume normal play.

- If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will automatically turn off. (Automatic Power-Off Function)

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Screen stops, no sound. To resume, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button

once again.

Note

If the player is left for about 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.

Step Motion Play (Except CD/DVD-AUDIO)

Press the STEP button on the remote control during play.

Slow Motion Play (Except CD/DVD-AUDIO)

Press and hold the SEARCH ( ) button to choose the play speed between 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 of normal during PAUSE or STEP mode.

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Each time the button is pressed, a new frame

will appear. No sound is heard during STEP mode. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume

normal play. You can only perform step motion play in the

forward direction.

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No sound is heard during slow mode. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume

normal play. Reverse slow motion play will not work.

Note

This ( ) icon indicates an invalid button press.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

Using the Search and Skip Functions

During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection.

Searching through a Chapter or Track

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During play, press the

SEARCH ( or ) button on the remote control for more than 1 second.

Skipping Chapters or Tracks

If you want to search at a faster speed on the

DVD, VCD, CD or DVD-AUDIO, press and hold the button.

DVD VCD CD/DVD-AUDIO

Note

- The speed marked in this function may be different from the actual playback speed.

- No sound is hearing during search mode (Except CD).

2X, 8X, 32X, 128X 4X, 8X 2X, 4X, 8X

Basic Functions

During play, press the SKIP ( or ) button.

- When playing a DVD, if you press the SKIP( ) button, it moves to the next chapter. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous chapter.

- When playing a VCD 2.0 in Menu Off mode, or a VCD 1.1 or a CD/DVD-AUDIO, if you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the next track. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the track. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous track.

- If a track exceeds 15 minutes when playing a VCD and you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves forward 5 minutes. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves backward 5 minutes.

Note

When playing VCD 2.0, this function works only when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC MENU button.

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

Using the Display Function

When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD/MPEG4

During play, press the INFO button on the remote control.

Press the …/† buttons to select the desired item.

DVD

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VCD

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You can select Info in the function menu by

pressing the MENU button.

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When playing VCD 2.0, this function works only when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC MENU button.

MPEG4

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MP3 1/8

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