DVD Player

DVD-P148 DVD-P248K

AK68-00411A

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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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 -) 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 Description-Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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 (DVD-P248K)

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 On-Screen Menu Functions

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, -RW

*It may not play CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

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

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

Description-Front Panel

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DVD-P248K

Description-Rear Panel

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 S-Video, Component Video provides the best picture quality.

???If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is select- ed in Setup Menu, progressive scan mode will work.

???If Component(I-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will work.

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 A-B Button

???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

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DVD-P248K only

Analog Audio OutDigital Audio Out

Choosing a Connection

Connection to a TV (For Video)

TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)

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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 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 the S-Video.)

Method 3

DVD Player + TV with interlace Scan Component Video Jacks

(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the Component(I-SCAN).)

Method 4

DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Component Video Jacks.

(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the Component(P-SCAN).)

???If you want to convert Video Output to the Progressive Scan, you have to first connect Video or S-Video on your TV. Then select Component(P-SCAN)(480p) out of Video Output in Setup Menu. Within 10 seconds, change the TV???s external input to 525p(480p or Component) and select ???Yes??? (See Page 31).

???If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video(Composite) 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.

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 Power-Off Function) (DVD-P148 Only)

???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 (A-B), or all of the disc.

When playing a DVD/VCD/CD

1.Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears.

2.Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

???Chapter ( ) : repeats the chapter that is playing.

???Title ( T ) : repeats the title that is playing.

???A-B : repeats a segment of the disc that you select.

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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 A-B button (DVD-P148 only)

???Press the REPEAT A-B button to select the point where the function starts. (A)

???Press the REPEAT A-B button to select the point where the function ends. (B)

???To terminate the function, press the 'CLEAR' button or the 'REPEAT A-B' button again.

???A-B REPEAT does not allow you to set point (B) until at least 5 seconds has elapsed after point (A) has been set.

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 A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

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 A-B button (DVD-P148 only)

???Press the REPEAT A-B button to select the point where the function starts. (A)

???Press the REPEAT A-B button to select the point where the function ends. (B)

???To terminate the function, press the 'CLEAR' button or the 'REPEAT A-B' button again.

Note

???The disc will play from A to B repeatedly at the speed you chose.

???To terminate the function, press the CLEAR button.

???A-B REPEAT does not allow you to set point (B) until at least 5 seconds has elapsed after point (A) has been set.

???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)

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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

??? : Name of currently playing file.

??? : Current Playback Time.

??? : 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.

??? : MP3 file icon.

??? : WMA file icon.

??? : JPEG file icon.

??? : Folder icon.

??? : 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 Sub-Folder

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.

CD-R MP3/WMA discs

When you record MP3 or WMA files on the CD-R, please refer to the following.

???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 CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (degraded sound quality and in some cases, inability of the player to read the files).

???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.

???: Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise.

??? : Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X.

(Normal ??? 2X ??? 4X ??? 2X ??? Normal)

??? : The unit enters slide show mode.

*Before the Slide Show begin, the picture interval must be set.

TIMER: ENTER RETURN

??? : When this icon is selected and ENTER is pressed, the pictures change automatically with about 6 seconds interval.

??? : The pictures change automatically with about 12 seconds interval.

??? : 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.

: To let 7 scales down by half scale.
: Original scale.
: To let 7 scales up by half scale.

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

(DVD-P248K Only)

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

(DVD-P248K Only)

It is the function to reserve the desired song in advance by use of Karaoke function.

Sequence of reservation

Vocal Function

(DVD-P248K Only)

When pressing the KARAOKE button twice, this screen displays.

CD-R JPEG Discs

???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 CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

???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 part(--).

- 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

(DVD-P248K Only)

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 pre-recorded language is selected.

???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 double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

??????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 on-screen messages On or Off.

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 PAL-Video input you must choose ???PAL???. When you choose ???PAL???, Interlace output format is PAL 60 Hz output.

???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 NTSC-Video input, you must choose ???NTSC Output???.

???If your TV system only has PAL input, you must choose ???PAL Output???.

Setting Up the Display Options

Video Output

Select Video Output.

1.S-Video : Select when you want to use Video and S-Video Out.

2.Component (I-SCAN) : Select when you want to use Video and Component (Interlace) Out

3.Component (P-SCAN) : Select when you want to use Component (Progressive) Out.

*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

S-Video

Component (I-SCAN)

Component (P-SCAN)

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 Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. Enter your password again.

The player is locked ( ).

CREATE PASSWORD

Enter Password

- - - -

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.

Re-enter Password

- - - -

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

- - - -

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.

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