DVD Player
DVD Player
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
*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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Accessories
Batteries for Remote Control Remote Control
(AAA Size)
Install Batteries in the Remote
1.Open the battery cover on the back of the remote.
2.Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and
3.Replace the battery cover.
If remote doesn???t operate properly:
???Check the polarity + - 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.
Setup
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Connections
Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Basic Functions
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Using the Search & Skip Functions . . . . . . . .13 Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Program Play & Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Slow Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . .17 Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . .18 Changing the Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function . . . . .19 Using the Bookmark Function . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG . . . . . . . . . .21 Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 MP3/WMA Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Karaoke Functions
Beginning Karaoke Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Reserving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Vocal Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Changing Setup menu
Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . .27 Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . .31
Reference
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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.
Programmed Play
You can program tracks to play in desired order. (CD)
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
You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies.
EZ VIEW
Note
* Discs which cannot be played with this player.
???CDI
???HD layer of super Audio CD
???CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
*Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
??? DVD+RW,
*It may not play
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
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of
Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos:
Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full screen viewing on your conventional TV.
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
You can view the 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
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 PRODUCT AND MAY
Disc Markings
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.
This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of the movie from the current position.
Instant Skip
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE, IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE
SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMEND-
ED THAT THE 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.???
DTS disc
MP3 disc
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Rear Panel
Front Panel Controls
1.STANDBY/ON ( 
)
???When the player is plugged in, the Power LED lights. If you press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the player, the LED goes out.
2.MIC
???Connect Microphone for karaoke functions.
3.MICROPHONE VOLUME / DIGITAL ECHO
???Use to adjust microphone volume level and echo delay.
4.SKIP ( 
) / SEARCH
???Allows you to search backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
5.STOP ( 
)
???Stops disc play.
6.PLAY/PAUSE ( 
)
???Begin or pause disc play.
7.SKIP ( 
) / SEARCH
???Allows you to search forward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
8.EZ VIEW
???Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full screen viewing on your conventional TV.
9.OPEN/CLOSE ( 
)
???Press to open and close the disc tray.
10.PLAY LED
???When playing the disc, the Play LED lights.
11.REMOCON RECEIVER
12.LOADING LED
???When loading the disc, the Loading LED lights.
13.DISC TRAY
???Place the disc here.
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
???If
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ImportantImportant NoteNote
Tour of the Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control
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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 (
/ 
, 
/ 
)
???Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
6.STOP Button ( 
)
7.MENU Button
11??? Brings up the DVD player???s setup menu.
8.RETURN Button
???Returns to a previous menu.
9.REPEAT
???Use to mark a segment to repeat between A and B.
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2115. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( 
)
22??? 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.
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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 (
/ 
, 
/ 
)
???Allows you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
6.STOP Button ( 
)
7.MENU Button
11??? Brings up the DVD player???s setup menu.
8.RETURN Button
???Returns to a previous menu.
9.KARAOKE Button
???Use to begin Karaoke functions.
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2115. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( 
)
22??? 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.
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 owner???s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those particular components.
Connection to an Audio
AUDIO
SYSTEM
OR
Analog Audio OutDigital Audio Out
Choosing a Connection
Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
TV
DVD
Player
ANALOG AUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Method 1
DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the
Method 2
DVD Player + TV with
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the
Method 3
DVD Player + TV with interlace Scan Component Video Jacks
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the
Method 4
DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Component Video Jacks.
(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the
???If you want to convert Video Output to the Progressive Scan, you have to first connect Video or
???If
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.
Playing a Disc
Before Play
???Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video mode.
???Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD.
After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up :
If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only appear when you plug in the player for the first time.)
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 the PLAY/PAUSE ( 
) 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.
- Reverse slow motion play will not work.
RESUME function
When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press the
PLAY ( 
) 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 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.
???If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will automatically shut off. (Automatic
???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 ( 
) button to resume normal play.
???This 
icon indicates an invalid button press.
Using the Search & Skip Functions
During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection.
Searching through a Chapter or Track
Press the SEARCH ( 
or 
) button on the remote for more than 1 second.
If you want to search at a faster speed on the DVD, VCD or CD, press and hold the button.
Skipping Tracks
During play, press the 
or 
button.
???When playing a DVD, if you press the 
button, it moves to the next chapter. If you press the 
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, a CD, if
you press the 
button, it moves to the next track. If you press the 
button, it moves to the
beginning of the track. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous track.
???When playing a VCD 2.0 in MENU OFF mode, if a track exceeds 15 minutes when playing a VCD and you press
the 
button, it moves forward 5 minutes.
If you press the 
button, it moves backward 5 minutes.
Note
*When playing a VCD 2.0, you can choose MENU ON or MENU OFF by using the DISC MENU button.
Using the Display Function
When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD
1.During play, press the INFO button on the remote.
2.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item.
3.Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to make the desired setup and then press ENTER.
???You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from the desired time.
4.To make the screen disappear, press the INFO button again.
DVD
DVD
Title 01
Chapter 02
Time 0: 00:13
Audio ENG 5.1CH
Subtitle Off
ENTER
VCD
VCD
Track 01
Time 0:00:48
ENTER
CD
CD
Track 01
Time 0:00:48
ENTER
Using the Function Menu
Repeat Play
To access the desired title when there is Title more than one in the disc.
For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified.
Most DVD discs are recorded in
Chapter chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to tracks on an
audio CD).
Allows playback of the film from a
Time desired time. You must enter the starting time as a reference.
Refers to the language of the film 
Audio soundtrack. In the example, the
soundtrack is played in English 5.1CH. A DVD disc can have up to eight different soundtracks.
Refers to the subtitle languages
Subtitle available in the disc.
You will be able to choose the subtitle languages or, if you prefer, turn them off from the screen.
A DVD disc can have up to 32 different subtitles.
Note
*When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work. (See page 13)
Using the Disc Menu
1.During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote.
2.Select Disc Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
Using the Title Menu
1.During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote.
2.Select Title Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
Note
???Depending on the disc, the Title and Disc Menus may not work.
???Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc.
???You can also use the Disc Menu, using the DISC MENU button on the remote.
???In VCD 2.0, the DISC MENU button is used to select Menu On or Menu Off mode.
Using the Function Menu
1.Press the MENU button during playback.
2.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Function selection screen appears: Info, Zoom, Bookmark, Repeat and EZ View.
-Info (See Page 13~14)
-Zoom (See Page 21)
-Bookmark (See Page 20)
-Repeat (See Page 15)
-EZ View (See Page 17)
4.Use the UP/DOWN button to highlight one of the 5 functions. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button to access the function.
Note
???You can also directly select the parts of these functions using their respective buttons on the remote.
Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section
When playing a DVD/VCD/CD
1.Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears.
2.Select Chapter, Title or
???Chapter (
) : repeats the chapter that is playing.
???Title ( T ) : repeats the title that is playing.
???
DVD
VCD/CD
Off T 01 D 01 A - B REPEAT ENTER
3.Press ENTER.
4.To return to normal play, press REPEAT again, then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Off and press ENTER.
* REPEAT
???Press the REPEAT
???Press the REPEAT
???To terminate the function, press the 'CLEAR' button or the 'REPEAT
???
NoteNote
???DVD repeats play by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat play by disc or track.
???To terminate the function, press the CLEAR button.
???Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work.
???When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work. (See page 13)
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)
Program Play (CD)
1.Press the PROG button.
2.Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button.
3.Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box.
4.Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 
) button.
The disc will be played in programmed order.
PROGRAM 
RANDOM
PROGRAM 01
Random Play (CD)
1.Press the PROG button.
2.Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select RANDOM. Press the ENTER button.
PROGRAM 
RANDOM
Note
This feature allows you slowly to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc. so you can study them more closely.
When playing a DVD/VCD
1.During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 
) button.
2.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.
3.Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears.
4.Select
5.Press the ENTER button to select the point where the function starts. (A)
6.Press the ENTER button to select the point where the function ends. (B)
7.To return to normal play, press REPEAT again, then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Off and press ENTER.
* REPEAT
???Press the REPEAT
???Press the REPEAT
???To terminate the function, press the 'CLEAR' button or the 'REPEAT
Note
???The disc will play from A to B repeatedly at the speed you chose.
???To terminate the function, press the CLEAR button.
???
???When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work. (See page 13)
To play back using aspect ratio (DVD)
Press the EZ VIEW button.
???The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
???The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial setup menu.
???To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup (See page 30).
If you are using a 16:9 TV
1.For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
???Wide Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
???Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear. The picture will look vertically stretched. (Depending on the type of disc, the black bars may not disappear completely.)
???Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
2.For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
???Normal Wide
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The picture will look horizontally stretched.
???Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears.
The picture will look vertically stretched.
???Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
???Vertical Fit
If you are using a 4:3 TV
1.For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
???4:3 Letter Box
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
???4:3 Pan Scan
The left and right of the screen are cut off and displays the central portion of the 16:9 screen.
???Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears.
The picture will look vertically stretched.
???Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
2.For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
???Normal Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio.
???Screen Fit
The top and bottom of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears.
The picture would look vertically stretched.
???Zoom Fit
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
NoteNote
???This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc.
When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from looking horizontally stretched.
Changing the Camera Angle
Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function
You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button.
Using the AUDIO button
1.Press the AUDIO button.
2.The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
- The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.
3.Press the AUDIO button to select Stereo, Left or Right. (On VCD/CD)
DVD
ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH AUDIO
You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button.
Using the SUBTITLE button
1.Press the SUBTITLE button.
2.The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
3.To turn off the display, press the CLEAR or RETURN button.
-Initially, the subtitle will not appear on screen.
-The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.
ENG SUBTITLE
When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function.
Using the ANGLE button
Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE
( 
) mark is present at the upper left hand corner of the screen.
1.When an ANGLE mark is shown, press the ANGLE button, then an ANGLE select icon will appear at the upper hand corner of the screen.
2.Press the ANGLE button to select the desired screen angle.
3.To turn off the display, press the CLEAR or RETURN button.
4/6 ANGLE
Using the Instant Replay function (DVD)
If you miss a scene, you can see it again using this function.
If you press the INSTANT REPLAY button, the current scene moves backward about 10 seconds, and plays back.
*Depending on the disc, the Instant Replay function may not work.
VCD/CD
Stereo AUDIO
Note
???This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs.
???A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio languages.
???How to have the same audio language come up whenever you play a DVD;
Refer to ???Setting Up the Language Features??? on page 28.
Off SUBTITLE
Note
???This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs.
???A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.
???How to have the same subtitle language come up whenever you play a DVD;
Refer to ???Setting Up the Language Features??? on page 28.
Using the Instant Skip function (DVD)
Use this function to skip playback about 10 seconds ahead of the current scene.
Press the INSTANT SKIP button.
- Playback will skip ahead 10 seconds.
- Depending on the disc, this function may not work.
Note
??? If the disc has only one angle, this feature won???t work. Currently, very few discs have this feature.
Using the Bookmark Function
This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time.
Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD)
1.During play, press the MENU button on the remote.
2.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Bookmark using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to the desired bookmark icon.
5.When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the ENTER button. The icon will change to a number (1, 2, or 3).
Recalling a Marked Scene
1.During play, press the MENU button on the remote and select the Bookmark.
2.Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select a marked scene.
3.Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( 
) buttons to skip to the marked scene.
Clearing a Bookmark
1.During play, press the MENU button on the remote and select the Bookmark.
2.Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the bookmark number you want to delete.
3.Press the CLEAR button to delete a bookmark number.
Note
???Up to three scenes may be marked at a time.
???When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work. (See page 13)
???Depending on the disc, the Bookmark function may not work.
Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD)
1.During play or pause mode, press the MENU button on the remote.
2.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Zoom using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on.
5.Press the ENTER button.
-During DVD play, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order.
-During VCD play, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/Normal in order.
1.Open the disc tray.
2.Place the disc on the tray.
-Place the disc with the labeled side up.
3.Close the tray.
-The tray closes and you should get a screen that looks like the one below.
O f f
B e c a u s e Yo u
C a c t u s
S a d D a y
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: Name of currently playing file.
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: Current Playback Time.
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: Current Playback Mode : There are 4 modes, toggle by the REPEAT button.
-Off : Normal Playback
-Track : Repeats the current track.
-Folder : Repeats the current folder.
-Random : Files in the disc will be played
in random order.
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: MP3 file icon.
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: WMA file icon.
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: JPEG file icon.
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: Folder icon.
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: Current Folder icon.
Folder Selection
MP3/WMA Play
The folder can only be selected in the Stop mode.
???To select the Parent Folder
Press the RETURN button to go to parent folder, or use the UP/DOWN buttons to select ???..??? and press ENTER to go to the parent folder.
???To select the Peer Folder
Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight left window. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired folder, then press ENTER.
???To select the
Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight right window. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired folder, then press ENTER.
1.Open the disc tray.
2.Place the disc on the tray.
-Place the disc with the labeled side up.
3.Close the tray.
-The tray closes and you should get a screen that looks like the one below.
MP3/WMA Play Function
1.Select the desired folder.
2.Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select a song file.
3.Press ENTER to begin playback of the song file.
O f f
B e c a u s e Yo u
C a c t u s
S a d D a y
Repeat/Random playback
Press the REPEAT button to change playback mode. There are 4 modes, Off, Track, Folder and Random.
-Off : Normal Playback
-Track : Repeats the current song file.
-Folder : Repeats the song files which have the same extension in the current folder.
-Random : Song files which have the same
extension will be played in random order.
* To resume normal play, press the CLEAR button.
When you record MP3 or WMA files on the
???Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.
ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. This format is the most widely used.
???When naming your MP3 or WMA files, do not exceed 8 characters, and enter ".mp3, .wma" as the file extension.
General name format of: Title.mp3. or Title.wma. When composing your title, make sure that you use 8 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including: (.,/,\,=,+).
???Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 Kbps when recording MP3 files.
Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting CD audio sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 Kbps and up to 160 Kbps. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 Kbps or more, only rarely give better sound quality. Conversely, files with decompression rates below 128 Kbps will not be played properly.
???Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 64Kbps when recording WMA files.
Sound quality with WMA files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting CD audio sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to WMA format, of at least 64Kbps and up to 192Kbps.
Conversely, files with decompression rates below 64Kbps or over 192Kbps will not be played properly.
???Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files.
Certain "secured" files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying. These files are of the following types: Windows MediaTM (registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc) and SDMITM (registered trade mark of The SDMI Foundation). You cannot copy such files.
???Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods for MP3 file recording on
???This unit can play a maximum of 3000 files and 300 folders per disc.
1.Select the desired folder. (See page 22 to select the folder)
2.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a Picture file in clips menu and then press the ENTER button. You should get a screen that looks like the one below.
???Use the INFO button on the remote control to select the menu you want to view and then press the ENTER button.
???
: Returns to the Album Screen.
???To see the next 6 pictures, press the 
button.
???To see the previous 6 pictures, press the 
button.
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: Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise.
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: Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X.
(Normal ??? 2X ??? 4X ??? 2X ??? Normal)
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: The unit enters slide show mode.
*Before the Slide Show begin, the picture interval must be set.
TIMER: 
ENTER RETURN
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: When this icon is selected and ENTER is pressed, the pictures change automatically with about 6 seconds interval.
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: The pictures change automatically with about 12 seconds interval.
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: The pictures change automatically with about 18 seconds interval.
*Depending on the file size, each interval between images may take longer or shorter than the manual suggests.
Picture CD Playback
Note
???If no buttons on the remote control pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear.
Press the INFO button on the remote control to display the menu again.
???Press the STOP button to return to the clips menu.
???When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit displays the Photo directly, not the clips menu.
Beginning Karaoke Functions
Operation Sequence
1.Connect the Mixed Audio Out terminals with the TV or AMP.
2.Connect Mic into Mic jack.
-When the MIC should be connected, karaoke function can operate.
Reserving a Song
It is the function to reserve the desired song in advance by use of Karaoke function.
Sequence of reservation
Vocal Function
When pressing the KARAOKE button twice, this screen displays.
???Only files with the ???.jpg??? and ???.JPG??? extensions can be played.
???If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.
???Only
???The name of the JPEG file may not be longer than 8 characters and should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
???Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the multisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
???A maximum of 500 images can be stored on a single CD.
???Kodak Picture CDs are recommended.
???When playing a Kodak Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the pictures folder can be played.
???Kodak Picture CD : The JPEG files in the pictures folder can be played automatically.
???Konica Picture CD : If you want to see the Picture, select the JPEG files in the clips menu.
???Fuji Picture CD : If you want to see the Picture, select the JPEG files in the clips menu.
???QSS Picture CD : The unit cannot play QSS Picture CD.
???If a number of files in 1 Disc are over 3000, only 3000 JPEG file can be played.
???If a number of folders in 1 Disc are over 300, only JPEG files in 300 folders can be played.
Key Control
1. Press the KARAOKE button.
2. Select the ???Keycon??? using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
3. By use of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, change to
the desired tone.
Note
???If you hear strange noises(squealing or howling) while using the karaoke feature, move the microphone away from the speakers.
Turning down the microphone volume or the speaker volume is also effective.
???When playing MP3, WMA and LPCM disc, karaoke functions are not operate.
???When the MIC is connected, Digital Out does not work.
4.Input the number (Track No.) of the desired song into the flickering
- You can reserve up to 10 songs.
5.When you want the next reserved song during playing a song, press the SKIP( 
) button.
Cancellation of reservation
1.Press the KARAOKE button.
2.Select the ???Request??? using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
3.Cancel by pressing the CLEAR button of the remote.
- The last reserved song will be erased first.
4.Continuous pressing of the CLEAR button can cancel the next reserved song.
5.If the reservation is required again, input the song number in the flickering part.
Note
???When using ???SKIP( 
)??? button, it can not work at the last song.
???When using Request function, the ???INFO??? and ???REPEAT??? function does not work.
Vocal Fader
-This function can provide the only melody without vocal sound when playing a Karaoke disc.
-In VCD, CVD or CD, you can select only the L, R or Off.
Guide Melody
???To guide melody through xylophone and piano help you sing easily.
???This function works only on the DVD Karaoke disc on which the guide melody is recorded.
Vocal Function
Using the Setup Menu
Setting Up the Language Features
Types of Karaoke disc
??? DVD Karaoke Disc
??? CVD, VCD Karaoke Disc
The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
Language Setup : Setup of the Language.
Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options
Display Setup : Setup of the Display Options Use to select which type of screen you want to watch and several display options.
Parental Setup : Setup of the Parental Level Allows users to set the level necessary to prevent children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.
Disc Menu
Title Menu
Function
Setup
2.Use the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote to access the different features.
3.Press the ENTER or RIGHT button to access the sub features.
To make the setup screen disappear after setting up, press the MENU button again.
Note
Depending on the disc, some Setup Menu selections may not work.
If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.
Using the Player Menu Language
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
e.g) Setting up in English.
4.Select Player Menu using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
LANGUAGE SETUP
5. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select ???English???.
6.Press the ENTER button.
-English is selected and the screen returns to SETUP menu.
-To make the SETUP menu disappear, press the RETURN or LEFT button.
Using the Disc Menu Language
This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens.
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Select Disc Menu using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
5.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select ???English???.
- Select ???Others??? if the language you want is not listed.
e.g) Setting up in English.
6.Press the ENTER button.
-English is selected and the screen returns to SETUP menu.
Setting Up the Language Features
Setting Up the Audio Options
Using the Audio Language
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Select Audio using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
5.Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select ???English???.
-Select ???Original??? if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in.
-Select ???Others??? if the language you want is not listed.
AUDIO LANGUAGE
Audio
Original
Others
6.Press the ENTER button.
-English is selected and the screen returns to SETUP menu.
Using the Subtitle Language
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Select Subtitle using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
5.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select ???English???.
-Select ???Automatic??? if you want the subtitle language to be the same as the language selected as the audio preference.
-Select ???Others??? if the language you want is not listed. Some discs may not contain the language you select as your initial language; in that case the disc will use its original language setting.
6.Press the ENTER button.
-English is selected and the screen returns to SETUP menu.
Note
???If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original
???How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up;
Press RETURN or LEFT button.
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Audio Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
Digital Output
1.PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs.
2.Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream
(5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.
Note ??? Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard.
DTS
1.Off : Doesn???t output digital signal.
2.On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder.
Dynamic Compression
1.On : To select dynamic compression.
2.Off : To select the standard range.
PCM Down Sampling
1.On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is not 96KHz compatible. In this case, the 96KHz signals will be down converted to 48KHZ.
2.Off : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. In this case, all
signals will be output without any changes.
NoteNote
???How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up;
Press RETURN or LEFT button.
???Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby??? and the
??????DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Out??? are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Setting Up the Display Options
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Display Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
TV Aspect
Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio).
1.4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
2.4:3 Pan Scan : Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.)
3.16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.
Still Mode
These options will help prevent picture shake in still mode and display small text clearer.
1.Auto : When selecting Auto, Field/Frame mode will be automatically converted.
2.Field : Select this feature when the screen shakes in the Auto mode.
3.Frame : Select this feature when you want to see
small letters more clearly in the Auto mode.
Screen Messages
Use to turn
Black Level
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.(On/Off)
TV System
1.NTSC Disc : In case of using NTSC disc
???If your TV system only has
???If your TV system only has NTSC, input you must choose ???NTSC Output???.
2.PAL Disc : In case of using PAL disc
???If your TV system only has
???If your TV system only has PAL input, you must choose ???PAL Output???.
Setting Up the Display Options
Video Output
Select Video Output.
1.
2.Component
3.Component
*If there is no Yes/No selection for 10 seconds at Display in the sub Menu, Video system returns to the previous menu.
DISPLAY SETUP
Component
Component
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 the screen is blocked by setting the wrong Video Output, See page 33.
Setting Up the Parental Control
The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
3.Select Parental Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Use RIGHT or ENTER to select Yes if you want to use a password. The Enter Password screen appears.
PARENTAL SETUP
ENTER RETURN MENU
5.Enter your password. The
The player is locked ( 
).
CREATE PASSWORD
Enter Password
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Setting Up the Parental Control
CREATE PASSWORD
5.Select Rating Level using UP/DOWN buttons, and press ENTER or RIGHT button.
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following.
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Problem
No operations can be performed with remote.
Disc does not play.
Action
Page
P3
P5
Setting Up the Rating Level
1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.
The player is locked ( 
).
6.Select Rating Level you want using UP/DOWN buttons. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play.
-To cancel the Rating Level, select No using RIGHT or ENTER in Use Password.
e.g) Setting up in LEVEL6.
RATING LEVEL
Level 8 Adult
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1 Kids Safe
About the Change Password;
-Highlight Change Password using UP/DOWN buttons.
-Press ENTER button.
The Change Password screen appears.
-Enter your new password. Enter the new password again.
5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced.
Disc Menu doesn???t appear.
Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.
The screen ratio cannot be changed.
No audio.
The screen is blocked
P10
P29
P12
P26~32
P30~31
P29
3.Select Parental Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.
4.Enter your password.
The Parental Setup screen appears.
PASSWORD CHECK
Enter Password
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Note
???How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up;
Press RETURN or LEFT button.
???If you have forgotten your password, see Forgot Password in the Troubleshooting Guide.
Forgot password
If you experience other problems.
P31
P31~32
Specifications
???Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.
???Weight and dimensions are approximate.