Samsung DVD-P490 User Guide

DVD Player

user manual

DVD-P490

AK68-01768A(01)

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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 used as a disconnect
device and shall 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 expossed 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.

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Before You Start

Table of Content

Accessories

Remote Control

User’s Manual

The accessories which are not supplied are:

•

Component Cable

•

Coaxial 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.

Batteries for Remote

Control (AAA Size)

Video/Audio

Cable

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

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

Setup

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

Disc Type and Characteristics
Description
Tour of the Remote Control

Connections

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

Basic Functions

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

Using the Search and Skip Functions
Using the Display Function
Using the Disc and Title Menu
Repeat Play
Slow Play

Advanced Functions

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

Selecting the Audio Language
Selecting the Subtitle Language
Changing the Camera Angle
Using the Bookmark Function
Using the Zoom Function
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4/
CD Audio
Folder Selection
MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback
MPEG4 Playback
Playing Media files Using the USB
Host feature
CD Ripping
Picture CD Playback

Changing Setup Menu

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Setting Up the Language Features
Setting Up the Audio Options
Setting Up the Display Options
Setting Up the Parental Control

Reference

Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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● SETUP

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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.

MPEG4

This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.

CD Ripping

This feature lets you to copy audio files from disc
to USB device into MP3 format (only audio CD
(CD DA)).

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 autho
rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi­neering or disassembly is prohibited.

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PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
(576p)

“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 576 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 576p 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

Audio

+

Video

Audio

+

Video

Audio

Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics

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12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

8 Cm 20 min.

12 Cm 74 min.

8 Cm 20 min.

Single-sided 240 min.

Double -sided 480 min

Single-sided 80 min.

Double -sided 160 min

74 min.

DVD contains excellent sound

and video due to Dolby Digital

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and MPEG-2 system.

- Various screen and audio functions
can be easily selected through the
on screen menu.

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

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CD is recorded as a Digital Signal
with better audio quality, less
distortion and less deterioration 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.

● SETUP

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.

DivX Certification

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

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setup

Description

Front Panel Controls

1. STANDBY/ON ( )

When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the player is turned

on.

2. DISC TRAY

Place the disc here.

3. USB Host

Connect digital still camera, MP3 player, memory stick,

Card reader, or another removable storage devices.

Front Panel Display

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

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

4. DISPLAY

Operation indicators are displayed here.

5. OPEN/CLOSE/ STOP (

Press to open and close the disc tray/Stops disc play.

6. PLAY/PAUSE ( )

Begin or pause disc play.

)

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Rear Panel

1 2

● SETUP

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1. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT
JACKS

- Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input

jacks.

2. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

- Use a coaxial digital cable to connect to a

compatible Dolby Digital receiver.

- Use a coaxial digital cable to connect to an A/V

Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital, MPEG2
or DTS decoder.

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 Component(I-SCAN).

4. 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.

- If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is select

ed in Setup Menu, progressive scan mode will
work.

- If Component(I-SCAN) Video Output is select

ed in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will
work.

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.

- See pages 29 ~ 30 to get more information on how to use the setup menu.

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Tour of the Remote Control

1
2

3
4

5

6

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8

9

10

11

1. DVD POWER Button

Turns the power on or off.

2. REPEAT Button

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

3. DISC MENU Button

Brings up the Disc menu.

4. BOOKMARK Button

5. SEARCH Buttos (

Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc.

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6. STOP Button ( )

13

Press to stop a disc.

7. SUBTITLE (π)Button

14

8. MENU Button

15

Brings up the DVD player’s menu.

9. AUDIO (√) Button

16

Use this button to access various audio functions on a disc.

17

10. ENTER/π/†,√/® Buttons

This button functions as a toggle switch.

18

11. INFO Button

Displays the current disc mode.

19

12. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button

To open and close the disc tray.

13. REPEAT A-B Button

20

Allows you to repeat A-B disc.

14. USB Button

15. VIDEO SEL. Button

Selects video output formats.

16. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )

Begin/Pause disc play.

17. SKIP Buttons (

Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

18. RETURN Button

Returns to a previous menu.

19. TITLE MENU (®) Button

Bring up the Title menu.

20. CANCEL Button

Use to remove menus or status displays from the

screen.

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)

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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)

1

Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO (yellow)/
AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals of 5.1 CH (front
L-R) on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO (yellow)/
AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of TV.

● connEcTionS

2

Turn on the DVD player and TV.

RED

RED

WHITE

Audio Cable

WHITE

YELLOW

Video Cable

YELLOW

3

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 12 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.

- 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:

I-SCAN ➝ P-SCAN

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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.)

1

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.

2

GREEN

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and
white) OUT terminals of 5.1 CH (Front L-R)on the rear of

the DVD player to the
of TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.

AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals

3

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

Component or DVD.

select

RED

WHITE

Audio Cable

RED WHITE

BLUE

RED

Component cable
(not included)

BLUE

RED

GREEN

4

Set the Video Output to I-SCAN in the Display Setup
menu. (See pages 29 to 30)

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”

R

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Connection to a TV (Progressive)

- 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.)

1

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.

● connEcTionS

2

GREEN

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and
white) OUT terminals of 5.1 CH (Front L-R)on the rear of

the DVD player to the
of TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.

AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals

3

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

RED

WHITE

Audio Cable

RED WHITE

BLUE

RED

Component cable
(not included)

BLUE

RED

GREEN

4

Set the Video Output to P-SCAN in the Display Setup
menu. (See pages 29 to 30)
You can use the VIDEO SEL. button to change the Video
Output mode. (See page 9)

To see the progressive video output,

You need a TV set supporting the progressive scan

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

input function. And you have to set up the TV menu

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

to the progressive scan input.

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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Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier)

1

Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and
white) OUT terminals of 5.1 CH (Front L-R)on the rear of

the DVD player to the
nals of the Amplifier.

2

Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO or
COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD play-

VIDEO or COMPONENT IN terminal of your TV.

er to the

3

Turn on the DVD player, TV, and Amplifier.

4

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

AUDIO (red and white) IN termi-

RED WHITE

2-channel amplifier

Audio Cable

RED

WHITE

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 27 to 29)

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

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