Samsung DVD-P548K User Manual
DVD Player
DVD-P548K
AK68-00439C
Precautions
Before you start
Table of Contents
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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EZ VIEW
LOADINGPLAY
STANDBY/ON
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LOADINGPLAY
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EZ VIEW
LOADINGPLAY
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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 AAAbatteries. 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
Slow Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Program Play & Random 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/MPEG4 . . . .20
Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
MP3/WMA Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Karaoke Functions
Beginning Karaoke Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Reserving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Vocal Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Changing Setup menu
Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . .27
Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Surround Sound Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .33
Reference
Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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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
Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be
viewed.
Slow Motion
An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.
Programmed 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 can convert Letter Box images to full
screen viewing on your conventional TV.
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.
MPEG4
This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.
Note
* Discs which cannot be played with this player.
• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM
• CD-ROM • CDV
• CDI • CVD
• 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
* 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 THATNOT 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 THATTHE 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
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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
PALbroadcast 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.
DivX, DivX Certified, and
associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc and
are used under license.
• 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.
DivX Certification
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Description-Front Panel
STANDBY/ON
EZ VIEW
Description-Rear 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. DISC TRAY
• Place the disc here.
3. DISPLAY
• Operation indicators are displayed here
4. MIC
• Connect Microphone for karaoke functions.
5. MICROPHONE VOLUME / DIGITAL ECHO
• Use to adjust microphone volume level and
echo delay.
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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. STOP ( )
• Stops disc play.
9. PLAY/PAUSE ( )
• Begin or pause disc play.
10. SKIP ( / ) SEARCH
• Allow you to search forward/backward through
a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
Display Indicators
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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. DIGITALAUDIO 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. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS
• Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input
jacks.
3. MIXED 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
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
S-Video.
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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.
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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 32 to get more information on how to
use the setup menu.
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RL
MIXED AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
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 ( / , / )
• Allow you to search forward/backward through
a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
6. STOP Button ( )
7. MENU Button
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• Brings up the DVD player’s 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 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/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.
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.
• If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those
particular components.
Connection to an Audio System
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVD
Player
Method 1 Method 3
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks
Mixed Audio
Output Jacks
Method 2
5.1ch Analog Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks
Analog Audio Output Jacks
(Multi Channel)
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Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jack
OR
Digital Audio
Output Jacks
Choosing a Connection
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MIXED AUDIO OUT
Pr Pb Y
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Pr Pb Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Playing a Disc
Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4
Best
picture
Component Video
Jacks
(Interlace)
TV
DVD
Player
Basic Audio
Audio Output
Jacks
AV
Cable
Video Output
Good
picture
Jack
S-Video
Cable
OR
Better
picture
S-Video
Jack
Video
Cables
OR
Method 1
DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to 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 S-Video.)
Method 3
DVD Player + TV with interlace Scan Component Video Jacks
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component (I-SCAN).)
Method 4
DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Component Video Jacks.
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component (P-SCAN).)
• If you want to convert Video Output to Progressive Scan, you have to first connect Video or S-Video on your
TV. Select Component (P-SCAN) in Setup menu and then select “Yes” within 10 seconds.
Finally change the TV’s external input to 625p/525p (576p/480p or Component). (See page 32)
• If Component (P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video and S-Video will not 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.
• Depending on your TV, the Method of connection may differ from the illustration above.
Optimum
picture
Component Video
Jacks
(Progressive)
Before Play
• Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video
Input by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the TV
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.
Play
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray
opens.
2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s
label facing up.
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or
OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
4. Stopping Play
Press the STOP ( ) button during play.
5. Removing Disc
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
6. Pausing Play
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) or STEP button on the
remote during play.
- Screen stops, no sound.
- To resume, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button once
again.
7. Step Motion Play (Except CD)
Press the STEP button on the remote during play.
- Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will
appear.
- No sound is heard during STEP mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume normal
play.
- You can only perform step motion play in the forward
direction.
8. Slow Motion Play (Except CD)
Press and hold the button to choose the play speed
between 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 of normal during PAUSE or
STEP mode.
- No sound is heard during slow mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume normal
play.
- Reverse slow motion play will not work.
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.)
Note
• If the player is left for about 5 minutes in pause
mode, it will stop.
• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than
about 30 minutes, the power will automatically
shut off except that the MIC is connected.
(Automatic Power-Off Function)
• 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.
• This icon indicates an invalid button press.
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