Samsung DVD Playe User Manual

AH68-01027P

VD PLA

VD-P200

VD-P210

YER

Safety Precautions Precautions

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Make sure that your power supply is of the type indicated on a sticker on the body of this unit. Install this unit (in a well ventilated place with at least 7 cm on the top and 10 cm on the left, right, and at the back of this unit). Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. Do not place any objects on the top of this unit. Do not place other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat on the top of this unit. Be sure to remove the disc when moving this unit. This unit is designed for continuous use. The power plug should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

1. Before Operating Your Unit

Install this unit away from moisture, heat sources, and places exposed to strong magnetic or electric fields. Disconnect the power cable from the main electricity supply when the unit malfunctions. Your DVD player is intended not for industrial use, but for domestic use only. This product is for personal use only. When condensation forms inside the player or on the surface of the disc due to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the player at room temperature for about 2 hours or until the player becomes operational.

2. Caution

Never disassemble the main unit in any way. This is harmful to body as well as to your DVD player. Electric shock or exposure to an invisible laser beam may result. Do not look inside the DVD player as this is hazardous to your eyes.

3. Warning

The batteries used in the remote control contain the chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household waste.

4. Batteries

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.

• Do not use benzene or other solvents when cleaning.

• Wipe the main unit with a soft cloth.

5. Handling the Main Unit

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Before Operating Your Unit

Installing Batteries in

the Remote Control

If the Remote Control Does

Not Operate Properly:

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

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

Replace the battery cover.

Put the side of this unit against the stand, making sure that the screw holes are aligned correctly.

Fasten this unit to the stand using the supplied screw, which can be found attached to the bottom of the stand.

• Check the polarity (+ or -) of the batteries.

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

Installing This Unit Vertically

Using the supplied stand, you can install this unit vertically.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Main Features

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Cautions on Handling Discs ............................................................................ 7

Types of Discs That Can Be Played ....................................................................8

Description-Front Panel ..................................................................................10

Description-Rear Panel ..................................................................................11

Tour of the Remote Control (Only DVD-P200) ..................................................12

Tour of the Remote Control (Only DVD-P210) ..................................................14

Choosing a Connection..................................................................................16

Preparation....................................................................................................18

Playing a Disc................................................................................................19

Playing Step Motion & Slow Motion..........................................................

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

Using the Display Function..............................................................................22

Repeat Play ..................................................................................................23

Program Play & Random Play ........................................................................24

S.FIT Play ......................................................................................................25

Digest Play ....................................................................................................26

Slow Repeat play ..........................................................................................27

Using the Disc View Function..........................................................................28

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

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

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

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

Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions........................................................................33

Using the Setup Menu ....................................................................................34

Setting Up the Language Features ..................................................................35

Setting Up the Parental Control ......................................................................37

Setting Up the Audio Options ........................................................................38

Setting Up the Display Options ......................................................................39

Controlling a TV with the Remote ....................................................................40

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................41

Terminology ..................................................................................................42

Specifications ................................................................................................44

Warranty ......................................................................................................45

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SETUP

CONNECTIONS BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

REFERENCE

Caution

• Detach this unit from the stand to install horizontally.

• Hold the body of this unit when lifting or moving. Holding the stand may damage the stand.

• Do not install this unit vertically without using the stand. Your DVD player might be damaged if its body remains unstable.

Accessories

Remote Control

User’s Manual

Batteries for Remote Control

(DVD-P200) Video/Audio Cable

(DVD-P210) Video Cable

Component Screw

Stand

Main Features

Cautions on Handling Discs

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Multiple audio function

You can select the desired audio language for DVDs offering multiple audio languages (page 29).

Multiple subtitle function

You can select the desired subtitle language when a DVD is recorded with multiple subtitles (page 30).

Multiple angle function

You can select the desired camera angle of a particular scene for DVDs on which multiple angles are recorded (page 31).

Zoom function

You can select the part of the screen you want to zoom (page 33).

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

Your DVD player can reproduce 5.1 Channel Dolby Digital Sound with a strong sense of presence.

• A separate amplifier, an optical digital cable, and speakers, etc. are required to enjoy Dolby Digital/DTS.

• If there are any blank data (gaps) on a multi-session disc, you might run into problems when you attempt to play the disc.

• The sound on a disc recorded with VAR (variable bit rate), ranging from 32 kbps to 320 kbps, may be distorted.

• This function depends on what information are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs.

SETUP

Note

Handling Discs

Be careful not to dirty or damage the signal surface of discs. Hold the disc by its inner (hole) edge and outer edge and load it into the disc tray with the label side facing up (For single-sided discs). Be sure to remove the disc after use and store vertically in a clean protection jacket. Clean the disc by wiping gently in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc with a soft cloth. For excessive dirt, use a damp cloth with a diluted solution of neutral detergent. Use of benzene, alcohol, and other chemicals might damage the finish.

Cleaning Discs

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. For excessive dirt, use a damp cloth with a diluted solution of neutral detergent. Use of alcohol or other chemical solvents for cleaning might damage the printing or finish.

Cautions on Handling

•A new disc may have protrusions around its edge. This disc may not play

properly or cause sound to skip. If a disc has such protrusions, remove them with a ball point pen before using.

•Some discs might be defective and have deformed inner holes. Check if the inner

portion of the CD is damaged, broken, or deformed.

About Single CDs (8 cm discs)

•When using 8 cm discs, do not use an adapter.

•When loading an 8 cm disc, properly secure the CD in the disc guide.

When moving the player

Be sure to remove the disc when moving the player.

Never move the player while a disc is being played.

Since the disc is rotating at high speed while its being played, moving the player during playback may damage the disc as well as the player’s internal parts.

Installation Method

•Locate a flat surface and install horizontally. Do not place anything on top of it.

•Locate this unit away from the TV or cassette deck that can easily be affected by ventilation.

•Do not place on top of appliance such as amplifiers that produces heat.

•When installing inside a rack behind a glass door, do not press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote

with the glass door closed.

About Copyrights

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It is prohibited by law to reproduce, broadcast, rent or play discs in public without the consent of the copyright holder.

•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 authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy Card

This unit is incompatible with copy card. Connecting to a video deck or VCR of a single unit VCR/TV combo for recording purpose results in a distorted picture.

A ballpoint pen

Protrusions

Types of Discs That Can Be Played Types of Discs That Can Be Played

• The types of discs listed on the table below can be used on this player.

• The marks listed on the table below are indicated on the disc labels or jackets.

• Your DVD player is suitable for PAL. Use only discs with PAL marking on them or on their package.

• Your DVD player can play a NTSC DVD disc by using Quasi-PAL mode (see page 39).

• CD-R discs recorded in music CD (CD-DA) or MP3 formats can be played. However, according to the recording quality and characteristics of the discs, some discs cannot be played.

• The following types of discs cannot be played on this player. (There are yet other types of discs in addition to those listed below that cannot be played on this player.) DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-AUDIO DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, photo CD, SVCD, CD-RW DVDs with region numbers other than the region number for this DVD player Inadvertently playing such discs may result in noise. More over, the noises generated may result in damage to the speakers.

• CD-G, CD-EXTRA, CD TEXT (Only the audio is output.)

<Notes>

• The playback condition of the DVD Videos and VIDEO-CDs may be determined by the intention of the software producers. This unit may not operate the way you might want it to because it can only play the disc according to the disc contents intended by the producers of the software.

• About MP3 discs This player is capable of playing CD-R discs with MP3 format (hereinafter referred to as MP3 disc). For MP3 discs, certain functions are limited in your DVD player.

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Digital signals output when playing MP3 files are MP3 signals converted into PCM. 3D virtual function cannot be used.

• Program playback and random playback of tracks are not possible.

• It may not be possible to play some CD-R/RW discs due to recording quality or characteristics.

• Your DVD player can only play MP3 files recorded in ISO 9660 writing software format.

• Discs recorded in multi-session or packet write method cannot be played.

• The disc cannot be played if the disc is not closed at the end of the recording session.

• When recording (or encoding) MP files, select bit rates of 128 kbps or greater.

• When playing MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW, your DVD player can display a file name consisting of up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

Markings indicated on DVD discs

The following markings are indicated on a DVD disc or its package. Each marking represents the type of video or audio data recorded on a DVD disc.

Disc terminology

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Titles (DVD-videos) For example, if a DVD contains two movies, each movie is numbered Title 1 and Title 2.

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Chapters (DVD-videos) A title further subdivided into sections.

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Track (video and music CDs) For example, if a CD contains five songs, each song is numbered Track 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Handling Discs

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Avoid touching the surface of discs or writing on them. Wipe off fingerprints, grease or dirt with a soft cloth. Be sure to wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

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Do not dirty or damage discs.

• Do not put discs in places exposed to direct sunlight, heat or humidity.

• Do not drop or bend discs.

• Do not use stabilizers for CDs.

• Keep discs in their cases when storing. It is prohibited by law to reproduce, broadcast, rent or play discs in public without the consent of the copyright holder.

DVD Video

12 cm / Single-sided Layer 1

Layer 2

12 cm / Single-sided Layer 1

Layer 2

DVD Video

8 cm / Single-sided Layer 1

Layer 2

8 cm / Double-sided Layer 1

Layer 2

Video CD

12 cm / Single-sided

Video CD

8 cm / Single-sided

12 cm / Single-sided

CD Single

8 cm / Single-sided

(MPEG 2)

133 min. 242 min. 266 min. 484 min.

(MPEG 2)

41 min. 75 min. 82 min.

150 min.

(MPEG 1)

74 min.

(MPEG 1)

20 min.

74 min.

20 min.

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

Usable Disc Types

and Marks (Logos)

Disc Size / Signal Surface Max. Playing Time

DVD

DIGITAL

SOUND

STEREO

PAL

The number of audio languages offered

The number of subtitle languages offered

The number of angle of views recorded

Available screen aspect ratio selections

Region Number of DVDs you can play on this player Your DVD player is capable of playing discs that are labled with the Region Number [2] or [ALL].

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

Dolby Digital disc

Stereo disc

Digital Audio disc

DTS disc

Disc Markings Description

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SETUP

Description-Front Panel Description-Rear Panel

Front Panel Display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

Disc type indicators Reverse play / Pause / Forward play DVD : Title number DVD : Chapter number. Video/Audio CD : Track number Repeat play mode Linear PCM audio output PAL indicator Dolby Digital Disc

DTS (Digital Theater System) output Lights when 3D surround is turned on. Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles of a scene recorded by different cameras. MPEG-2 Audio output MP3 Audio output Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, ...

no DISC : No disc loaded. EJECT : The disc is open. LOAD : This unit is loading disc information. DISC MENU : Displays DVD menu screen.

OPTICAL

ANALOG AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT

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Front Panel Controls

STANDBY/ON button

• Turns the power on or off. The red lamp lights up while in the standby mode. When power is turned on, the red lamp lights off.

Disc Slot

• Used for loading the disc or for removing the disc using the [ ] button.

DISC IN: the indicator lights up DISC OUT: the indicator lights off During IN/OUT operation: the indicator flashes

DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

PLAY/PAUSE button

• Begin or pause disc play.

SKIP button

• Use to skip a scene or music.

STOP button

• Stops disc play.

EJECT button

• (eject) button

Rear Panel

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.

ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

VIDEO OUT JACK

• Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.

S-VIDEO OUT JACK

• Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for a higher quality picture. The S-Video must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

SETUP

Tour of the Remote Control (Only DVD-P200) Tour of the Remote Control

DVD Function Buttons

DVD POWER Button

• Turns the power on or off.

NUMBER Buttons STEP Button

• Pauses when pressed once. Each time it is selected, Coma Transmit Playback resumes.

ZOOM Button

• Use this to zoom in the section you’re interested in. (Page 33)

S.FIT Button (page 25) SEARCH Buttons

• Use these to move forward and backward

through a video chapter or music track.

STOP Button

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Press this to stop the video or music playback.

MENU Button

• Brings up the DVD menu screen.

TOP MENU Button

• Brings up the uppermost level DVD menu.

CLEAR Button

• Press this to clear menus from the screen.

BOOKMARK Button (page 32) SETUP Button (page 35)

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup Screen.

DISC IN/OUT Button

• Press this to remove the disc.

3D SOUND Button (page 33) DIGEST Button (page 26)

PLAY/PAUSE Button

• Use this to begin or pause dics play.

SKIP Buttons

• Use this to search through a particular scene or music.

RETURN Button

• Allows you to return to previous menu item.

DISPLAY Button

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Press this to display the current disc information.

ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Button)

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

ANGLE Button (page 31)

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Use this to access various camera angles on a DVD.

MODE Button (page 24)

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Allows you to play back a title or chapter on a DVD, or a track on a CD regardless of their order.

SUBTITLE Button (page 30) AUDIO Button (page 29)

• Press this to access various audio functions.

A-B REPEAT Button

• Use this to repeat sections between two specific points.

REPEAT Button (page 23)

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Use this to repeat play a title or chapter on a DVD. Use this to repeat play a track on a CD or whole CD.

VOL.CON. Button (page 31)

• Use this to adjust the player’s main volume.

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SETUP

Tour of the Remote Control (Only DVD-P210) Tour of the Remote Control

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SETUP

DVD Function Buttons

DVD/AMP POWER Button

• Turns the power on or off.

DVD Button WOOFER VOLUME Buttons TEST Button INPUT Button AMP MUTE Button MODE Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

TV VOLUME Buttons TV MUTE Button ZOOM Button

• Use this to zoom in the section you’re interested in. (Page 33)

S.FIT Button STOP Button

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Press this to stop the video or music playback.

MENU Button

• Brings up the DVD menu screen.

TOP MENU Button

• Brings up the uppermost level DVD menu.

ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons)

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

CLEAR Button

• Press this to clear menus from the screen.

BOOKMARK Button (page 32) REPEAT Button (page 23)

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Use this to repeat play a title or chapter on a DVD. Use this to repeat play a track on a CD or whole CD.

JOG DIAL

• Operates frame by frame play. In CD mode,

performs track search.

SHUTTLE DIAL

• Performs fast or slow motion play.

CENTER VOLUME Button TV POWER Button AMP Button SURROUND VOLUME Button 3D Button

(page 33)

/ AMP VOLUME Button TV/VIDEO Button TV CHANNEL Button DIGEST Button

(page 26)

PLAY/PAUSE Button

• Use this to begin or pause dics play.

SKIP Buttons

• Use this to search through a particular scene

or music.

RETURN Button

• Allows you to return to previous menu item.

DISPLAY Button

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Press this to display the current disc information.

ANGLE Button (page 31)

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Use this to access various camera angles on a DVD.

SET-UP Button (page 35)

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup Screen.

SUBTITLE Button (page 30) AUDIO Button (page 29)

• Press this to access various audio functions.

A-B REPEAT Button

• Use this to repeat sections between two

specific points.

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+ 16 hidden pages