Samsung DVD-S1515, DVD-S1616, DVD-S1616K, DVD-S1717K, DVD-S1818K Instruction Manual

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AK68-00015R

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DVD-S1515 DVD-S1616 DVD-S1616K DVD-S1717K DVD-S1818K

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Precautions Precautions

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Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your play. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack other, or heavy devices on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply In order to separate the player completely from the mains,it has to be disconnected by unplugging the main plug, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

1. Setting up

Protect the player from moisture (dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids), and excess heat (e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. If your player or disc has been stored in a cold atmosphere for example during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature, before use.

2. Caution

Never open the player or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or certain fragile components. You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam. Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the player.

3. For your safety

Be careful handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with finger on the border or hole. Always place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single side disc ). Always use a soft cloth to clean disc if necessary, wipe from the centre to the border. Always put disc back into their cases after playing and store in vertical position. Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide area. Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other solvent, if the disc surface is dirty. Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the disc in a circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.

4. Disc

The battery used in this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household waster. It is recommended that the replacement of the battery should be done by a technician.

5. Battery

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

• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

6. Maintenance of cabinet

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SETUP

CONNECTIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

ADVANCED

FUNCTIONS

CHANGING

SETUP MENU

KARAOKE

FUNCTIONS

REFERENCE

Before You Start

Accessories

Install Batteries in the

Remote

If remote doesn’t operate

properly:

Remote Control

User’s Manual

Batteries for

Remote Control (AA Size)

Video/Audio Cable

Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.

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

Replace the battery cover.

• 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Description-Front Panel ............................................................................................8

Display Indicators ..................................................................................................10

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

Tour of the Remote Control ......................................................................................14

Choosing a Connection ..........................................................................................22

Playing a Disc........................................................................................................24

Using the Search & Skip Functions ..........................................................................26

Using the Display Function......................................................................................27

Repeat Play............................................................................................................28

Program Play & Random Play ................................................................................29

S.FIT Play ..............................................................................................................30

Digest Play ............................................................................................................31

Using the Disc View Function ..................................................................................32

Slow Repeat play....................................................................................................33

Selecting the Audio Language ................................................................................34

Selecting the Subtitle Language................................................................................35

Changing the Camera Angle ..................................................................................36

Using the Instant Replay Function ............................................................................37

Using the Bookmark Function ..................................................................................38

Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions ....................................................................................39

MP3 Play ..................................................................................................................................40

Beginning Karaoke Functions ................................................................................42

Reserving a Song ..................................................................................................43

Vocal Function........................................................................................................44

Using the Setup Menu ............................................................................................45

Setting Up the Language Features ............................................................................46

Setting Up the Parental Control................................................................................48

Setting Up the Audio Options ..................................................................................49

Surround Sound Speaker Setup ..............................................................................50

Setting Up the Display Options................................................................................51

Controlling a TV with the Remote ............................................................................52

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................53

Specifications ........................................................................................................54

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Easy Remote Control

(DVD-S1818K only)

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SETUP

General Features

Disc Type and Characteristics

COPY PROTECTION

Disc Markings

Play Region Number

• 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.

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

12 Cm

8 Cm

Single-sided

240 min.

Double-sided

480 min.

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

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

• Video with CD sound, VHS

quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.

• 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 onscreen menu.

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

12 Cm

8 Cm

74 min.

20 min.

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing Time

Characteristics

DVD

DIGITAL

SOUND

STEREO

PAL

• Play Region Number

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

• Dolby Digital disc

• Stereo disc

• Digital Audio disc

• DTS disc

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.

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Excellent Sound

Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories provides crystal clear sound reproduction.

Screen

Video with MPEG-2 compression technology. Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed.

Slow Motion

An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.

Programmed Play

You can program tracks to play in desired order.

Parental Control

The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.

Various On-Screen Menu Functions

You can select various languages(Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies.

Repeat

You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button.

MP3

This unit can play discs created from MP3 files.

Instant Replay

This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.

Easy Remocon (DVD-S1818K only)

You can easily operate this player by combining only the functions that are frequently used.

* Discs which cannot be played with this player:

• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM

• CD-ROM • CDV

• CDI

• HD layer of super Audio CD

• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.

* Ability to play back may depend on recording

conditions:

• DVD-R • CD-RW

• DVD+RW, -RW

NOTE

• MP3 disc

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Description-Front Panel Description-Front Panel

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Front Panel Controls

1. STANDBY / ON

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

2. MIC 1

• Connect microphone 1 for Karaoke functions.

3. MIC 2

• Connect microphone 2 for Karaoke functions.

4. VOLUME

• Use to adjust microphone volume level.

5. DIGITAL ECHO

• Use to adjust echo delay.

6. DISC TRAY

• Load the disc here.

7. DISPLAY

• Operation indicators are displayed here.

8. OPEN/CLOSE

• Press to open and close the disc tray.

9. PLAY/PAUSE

• Begin or pause disc play.

10. STOP

• Stops disc play.

11. SKIP

• Use to skip a scene or music.

12. JOG

• Use to access certain Shuttle features with the Shuttle dial : When JOG is pressed, indicator lights up.

13. SHUTTLE

• Use during DVD and CD play to fast forward or reverse. In JOG mode(JOG button pressed), used for frame advance/CD track selection.

OPEN/CLOSE

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Rear Panel

1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Connect to 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, or VCR.

4. VIDEO OUT JACKS

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

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 quality picture. The S-Video must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

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. The Y, Pb, Pr must be selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.

7. VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH

• Use the switch to set video out. If Y, Pb, Pr is selected, S-Video may not work. If S-Video is selected, Y, Pb, Pr may not work.

Description-Rear PanelDisplay Indicators

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Front Panel Display

1. Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles of a scene recorded by different cameras.

2. Disc type indicators

3. Play /

Pause / Forward play

4. DVD : Title, Chapter number.

5. Video/Audio CD : Track number

6. Repeat play mode

7. MP3 indicators

8. 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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* Select the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch in the Stop or Power Off mode.

NOTE

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Description-Rear PanelDescription-Rear Panel

Rear Panel

1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS

• Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.

2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS

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

3. VIDEO OUT JACKS

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

4. S-VIDEO OUT JACK

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

5. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

6. VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH

• Use the switch to set video out. If Y, Pb, Pr is selected, S-Video may not work. If S-Video is selected, Y, Pb, Pr may not work.

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NOTE

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SETUP

Tour of the Remote Control

DVD-S1515/DVD-S1616

Tour of the Remote Control

DVD Function Buttons

1. DVD POWER Button

2. NUMBER Buttons

3. STEP Button

• Advances play one frame at a time.

4. ZOOM Button

5. S.FIT Button

6. SEARCH Buttons

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Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.

7. STOP Button

8. MENU Button

• Brings up the Disc menu.

9. TOP MENU Button

10. CLEAR Button

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Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen.

11. BOOKMARK Button

12. SETUP Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.

13. OPEN/CLOSE Button

14. 3D Button

15. DIGEST Button

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. DISPLAY Button

• Displays the current disc mode.

20. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

21. ANGLE Button

• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.

22. MODE Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

23. SUBTITLE Button

24. AUDIO Button

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

25. REPEAT A-B Button

• Use to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.

26. REPEAT Button

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

27. I.REPLAY Button

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This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.

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DVD-S1616K

DVD Function Buttons

1. DVD POWER Button

2. NUMBER Buttons

3. STEP Button

• Advances play one frame at a time.

4. ZOOM Button

5. S.FIT Button

6. SEARCH Buttons

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Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc.

7. STOP Button

8. MENU Button

• Brings up the Disc menu.

9. TOP MENU Button

10. CLEAR Button

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Use to remove menus or status displays from the screen.

11. BOOKMARK Button

12. SETUP Button

• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.

13. OPEN/CLOSE Button

14. 3D Button

15. DIGEST Button

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. DISPLAY Button

• Displays the current disc mode.

20. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)

• This button functions as a toggle switch.

21. ANGLE Button

• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.

22. MODE Button

• Allows you to program a specific order.

23. SUBTITLE Button

24. AUDIO Button

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

25. KARAOKE Button

• Use to begin Karaoke functions.

26. REPEAT Button

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

27. I.REPLAY Button

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This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.

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