Samsung AK68-01765A User Manual
Samsung AK68-01765A User Manual

Samsung AK68-01765A User Manual

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DVD-P191

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD-P191 DVD Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register AK68-01765A(03)
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    getting started Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 3 Precautions This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 4 • This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player, the DVD player cannot play the disc.
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    - Check the polarity + - of the batteries. - Check if the batteries are drained. - Check if the remote control sensor is blocked by obstacles. - Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby. User’s Manual (AC39-22017Z & AC39-42001U) (AK68-01765A) Video/Audio Cable English _5...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    getting started GETTING STARTED BASIC FUNCTIONS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU 6_ getting started Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before you Start General features Disc Type and Characteristics Description Tour of the Remote Control CONNECTIONS Choosing a Connection Connecting to a TV (Interlace) Connecting to a TV (Video) Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifi...
  • Page 7: General Features

    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.
  • Page 8: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Recording Types Disc Types (Logos) Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio Disc Markings Play Region Number NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, NTSC Japan, etc.
  • Page 9 Description Front Panel Controls 1. POWER ON/OFF ( ) 2. DISC TRAY Place the disc here. DISPLAY Operation indicators are displayed here. Front Panel Display Displays the Total playing time and various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD... NOdISC: No disc loaded.
  • Page 10 getting started Rear Panel 1. AUDIO OUT JACKS Use audio cables to connect to the Audio input jacks of your television or audio/video receiver 2. VIDEO OUT JACK - Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.
  • Page 11: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Use to stop playback. SKIP Buttons ( Use to skip the title, chapter or track. MENU Button Brings up the DVD player’s menu. ENTER/π/†,√/® Buttons This button functions as a toggle switch. AUDIO Button Use this button to access various audio functions on a disc.
  • Page 12: Choosing A Connection

    Before Connecting the DVD Player - Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other devices before you connect or disconnect any cables. - Refer to the user’s manual of the additional devices (such as a TV) you are connecting formore information on those particular devices.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Tv (Interlace)

    COMPONENT IN jacks of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on your DVD player and TV.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Tv (Video)

    - The number and position of the jacks may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV. - If there is one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the [AUDIO OUT][left] (white) jack of the DVD player.
  • Page 15 Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of the Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO or...
  • Page 16 Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier) If using a Coaxial cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) jack of the Amplifier.
  • Page 17: Basic Functions

    Playing a Disc Before Play - Turn on your TV and set it to the Video Input your DVD player is connected to with your TV’s remote control. - If you connected the DVD player to an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.
  • Page 18 basic functions Stopping Play Press the STOP ( ) button during play. Removing the Disc Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Pausing Play Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button on the remote control during play. Slow Motion Play Press the SEARCH ( / ) button to choose the play speed between 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 of normal speed during...
  • Page 19: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    Using the Search and Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ( ) button on the remote control for more than 1 second.
  • Page 20: Using The Display Function

    basic functions Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/MPEG4 During play, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the π/† buttons to select the desired item. Press the √/® buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 21: Using The Disc And Title Menu

    Note To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. Title For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Chapter Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to tracks on an audio CD).
  • Page 22: Repeat Play

    basic functions Using the Title Menu With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the π/† buttons to select Title Menu, then press the ® or ENTER button. Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD Press the REPEAT button on the remote control.
  • Page 23: Slow Play

    Using the A-B Repeat function 1. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you want repeat play to start (A). 2. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). - To return to normal play, press the CANCEL button.
  • Page 24: Advanced Functions

    advanced functions Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) The Aspect ratio is the relation between the width and height of a picture. The two most common are 4:3 (Standard) and 16:9 (Widescreen). Follow the instructions below for the best aspect ratio setting for your TV.
  • Page 25 If you are using a 4:3 TV 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 portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Audio Language

    advanced functions Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired audio language available on a disc quickly and easily with the button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD/MPEG4) Press the /AUDIO √ button. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.
  • Page 27: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD/MPEG4) Press the π /SUBTITLE button. The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations. Press √/® button to select desired item. MPEG4 An External subtitle option will appear, depending on the DivX...
  • Page 28: Changing The Camera Angle

    advanced functions Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE function (DVD) If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE mark appears on the screen. During play, press the INFO button on the remote control.
  • Page 29: Using The Bookmark Function

    Using the Bookmark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD, so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD) During play, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the π/† buttons to select Shortcut.
  • Page 30: Recalling A Marked Scene

    advanced functions Recalling a Marked Scene The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the Bookmark Function” on page 29. Press the √/® buttons to select a marked scene. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ) button to skip to the marked scene.
  • Page 31: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD) During play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote control. Press the ENTER button. Press the π/† or √/® buttons to select the part of the screen you want to zoom in on.
  • Page 32: Folder Selection

    advanced functions Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4/CD Audio CD Audio or discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs and/or pictures that will be organized into folders on this unit as shown below. They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. Open the disc tray.
  • Page 33: Mp3/Wma/Cd Audio Playback

    MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback S t o p Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray. Close the tray. Press the π/† buttons to select a song file. Press ENTER to begin playback of the song file. P l a y B e c a u s e Y o u .
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35: Mpeg4 Playback

    MPEG4 Playback MPEG4 Play Function MPEG4 is a compressed video format designed to deliver DVD quality video at lower data rates and smaller file sizes. Types of MPEG4 files are DivX or Xdiv. These files have an .avi extension. AVI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only AVI format files with the “.avi” extensions can be played.
  • Page 36 advanced functions MPEG4 Function Description Function Description During play, press the Skip button, it moves forward or backward 5 minutes. During play, press the SEARCH ) button and press Search again to search at a faster speed. Allows you to search at a faster speed in an AVI file.
  • Page 37 Picture CD Playback Picture CD Playback S t o p Select the desired folder. Enter S t o p Press the π/† buttons to . . . select a Picture file in the clips menu and then press the ENTER button. Enter Press the INFO button to display the menu.
  • Page 38 advanced functions 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.
  • Page 39: Navigating The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.
  • Page 40: Setting Up The Language Features

    navigating the setup menu Setting Up the Language Features 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 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 41: Using The Disc Menu Language

    Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the ® or ENTER button. Press the π/†...
  • Page 42: Using The Audio Language

    navigating the setup menu Using the Audio Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the ® or ENTER button. Press the π/† buttons to select Language Setup, then press the ®...
  • Page 43: Using The Subtitle Language

    Using the Subtitle Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Language Setup Press the π/† buttons to Audio Setup select Setup, then press Display Setup the ® or ENTER button. Parental Setup : DivX(R)Registration Press the π/† buttons to select Language Setup, then press the ®...
  • Page 44 navigating the setup menu Using the DivX Subtitle Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the ® or ENTER button. Press the π/† buttons to select Language Setup, then press the ®...
  • Page 45: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Audio Options allow you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the ®...
  • Page 46 navigating the setup menu The following describes each option found in the Audio Setup Menu. ❶ Dolby Digital Out - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. - Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital via digital output. Select Bitstream when connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder. Note •...
  • Page 47: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting Up the Display Options Display options enable you to set various video functions of the player. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the ® or ENTER button. Press the π/†...
  • Page 48 navigating the setup menu The following describes each option found in the Display Setup Menu. ❶ TV Aspect Depending on a type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). - 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.
  • Page 49: Setting Up The Parental Control

    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. Setting Up the Rating Level With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU...
  • Page 50: Changing The Password

    navigating the setup menu Changing the Password With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the ® or ENTER button. Press the π/† buttons to select Parental Setup, then press the ® or ENTER button.
  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade

    π/† language. Note - If the “Select Menu Language” doesn’t appear, please contact Samsung Customer Service. (see page 54) - Do not press any button or unplug the power cord during the upgrade. - The upgrade procedure may change, refer to the web site (www.samsung.com).
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    • If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. • Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched.
  • Page 53: Specifications

    Output Terminal Audio Output Digital Audio output *Frequency Response - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz 2.9 lbs 14,4” (W) X 8”(D) X 1,48” (H) +41°F to +95°F...
  • Page 54 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA...
  • Page 55 Transportation to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to SAMSUNG’s designated service center.
  • Page 56 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. ☎ 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)/www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics America,Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park,NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com AK68-01765A(03)

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