Samsung DVD-HD845 User Manual
Samsung DVD-HD845 User Manual

Samsung DVD-HD845 User Manual

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DVD-HD845

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD Player DVD-HD845...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 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, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING : To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance 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

    Before you start Accessories Remote Batteries for Control Remote Control (AAA Size) Install Batteries in the Remote control Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    A B L E O F Important Safety Instructions ..........2 Precautions .
  • 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

    E T U P Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Audio Video VIDEO-CD Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio Disc Markings Play Region Number NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea,...
  • Page 9: Description

    E T U P Description Front Panel Controls 1. STANDBY/ON ( When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out and the player is turned on. 2. DISC TRAY Place the disc here. 3.
  • Page 10 In this case, it is necessary to use a TV or display with an HDCP-compatible DVI input. - There may be no image output if the DVD player is connected to a TV or display that is not compatible with the above format.
  • Page 11: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track. 6. STOP Button ( 7. MENU Button Brings up the DVD player’s menu. 8. RETURN Button Returns to a previous menu. 9. VIDEO SEL. Button Selects Video output format.
  • Page 12: Choosing A Connection

    - When the Video Output in Setup menu is set to HDMI/COMPONENT(P-SCAN), the Video and S-Video Outputs do not work. - If you press the VIDEO SEL. button when DVD Player is in stop mode or no disc is inserted, the Video Output mode changes in the following sequence: (COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO ➝ COMPONENT(I-SCAN) ➝...
  • Page 13 S-VIDEO IN terminal of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.
  • Page 14 COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.
  • Page 15 COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.
  • Page 16 - Please refer to the user's manual of your TV. - If HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable is plugged into TV, the DVD player’s output is set to HDMI/DVI within 10 seconds. - If you set the HDMI output resolution 720p or 1080i, the picture quality will improve.
  • Page 17 HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Using HDMI, the DVD player transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.
  • Page 18 Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of the Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-VIDEO,...
  • Page 19 Note - When you connect the DVD player to DTS Amplifier and play a DTS disc, set the DTS to On in Audio Setup menu. If it is set to Off, sound will not be heard, or there will be a loud sound.
  • Page 20: Playing A Disc

    C h a p t e r 3 A S I C U N C T I O N S Playing a Disc Before Play - Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input on the TV's remote control. - If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.
  • Page 21 A S I C U N C T I O N S Stopping Play Press the STOP ( ) button during play. Removing Disc Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Pausing Play Press the PLAY/PAUSE ) or STEP button on the remote control during play.
  • Page 22: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    A S I C U N C T I O N S 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 (...
  • Page 23: Using The Display Function

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD During play, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the "/❷ buttons to select the desired item. Title Chapter 0 : 0 0 : 1 3 Time...
  • Page 24 A S I C U N C T I O N S To make the screen disappear, press the INFO button again. Note To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Title Chapter Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to...
  • Page 25: Using The Disc And Title Menu

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Disc Menu (DVD) During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the "/❷ buttons to select Disc Menu, then press the ❿...
  • Page 26: Using The Function Menu

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Using the Function Menu Using the Function Menu (DVD/VCD) Press the MENU button during playback. Press the "/❷ buttons to select Function, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. - Info (See pages 23 to 24) - Zoom (See page 37) - Bookmark...
  • Page 27: Repeat Play

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD/VCD/CD Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears.
  • Page 28: Slow Repeat Play

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Slow Repeat Play 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 During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button.
  • Page 29: Program Play & Random Play

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Program Play & Random Play Program Play (Audio CD) Program Play allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. During play, press the PROG button.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    C h a p t e r 4 D VA N C E D Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) Press the EZ VIEW button. - The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 31 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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.
  • Page 32: Selecting The Audio Language

    D VA N C E D Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD/VCD/CD) Press the AUDIO button. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD) Press the SUBTITLE button. The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
  • Page 34: Changing The Camera Angle

    D VA N C E D Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE button (DVD) If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE appears on the screen. Press the ANGLE button, then the ANGLE icon will appear with the current...
  • Page 35: Using The Bookmark Function

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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) During play, press the MENU button on the...
  • Page 36 D VA N C E D Recalling a Marked Scene The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the Bookmark Function” on page 35. Press the ➛/❿ buttons to select a marked scene. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ) button to skip to the marked scene.
  • Page 37: Using The Zoom Function

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Using the Zoom Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the "/❷ buttons to select Function, then press the ❿...
  • Page 38: Clips Menu For Mp3/Wma/Jpeg

    D VA N C E D Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG contain individual songs and/or pictures that can be organized into folders as shown below. They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. Open the disc tray.
  • Page 39: Mp3/Wma Playback

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S MP3/WMA Playback 0 0 : 0 0 : 2 3 Open the disc tray. R O O T Place the disc on the tray. Close the tray. Press the "/❷...
  • Page 40 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 41: Picture Cd Playback

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Picture CD Playback Select the desired folder. R O O T Press the "/❷ buttons to R O O T select a Picture file in the W M A J P E G clips menu and then press...
  • Page 42 D VA N C E D 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 43: Using The Setup Menu

    E T U P M E N U 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, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.
  • Page 44: Setting Up Ez-Setup

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Setting up EZ-Setup Using the EZ Setup, you can setup PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE, TV Aspect, and PCM Down Sampling in a single menu to suit your preference. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 45 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U TV Aspect Press the "/❷ buttons to select the desired TV Aspect, then press the ENTER button. (See page 53) PCM Down Sampling Press the "/❷ buttons to select the PCM Down Sampling On or Off, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Language Features

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U 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...
  • Page 47: Using The Disc Menu Language

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U 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.
  • Page 48: Using The Audio Language

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Using the Audio Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the "/❷ buttons to select Setup, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. Setup Press the "/❷...
  • Page 49: Using The Subtitle Language

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Using the Subtitle Language With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the "/❷ buttons to Language Setup Audio Setup select Setup, then press Display Setup the ❿...
  • Page 50: Setting Up The Audio Options

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Setting Up the Audio Options Audio Options allows 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.
  • Page 51 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U ❶ Dolby/DTS Digital Out - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. - Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital or DTS Bitstream via digital output. Select Bitstream when connecting to a Dolby Digital and DTS Decoder. Note •...
  • Page 52: Setting Up The Display Options

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U 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.
  • Page 53 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U 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 54: Picture Quality

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U ❺ HDMI This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI with Display devices (TV, projector, etc). - Resolution Setting - Auto : Resolution setting automatically - Manual : Resolution setting manually - Resolution - 480p : 720 x 480...
  • Page 55: Setting Up The Parental Control

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U 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.
  • Page 56: Setting Up The Rating Level

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Setting Up the Rating Level With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the "/❷ buttons to select Setup, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. Setup Press the "/❷...
  • Page 57: Changing The Password

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Changing the Password With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the "/❷ buttons to select Setup, then press the ❿ or ENTER button. Setup Press the "/❷...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. 1) The DVD player is connected with the proper Amplifier 2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound. • Check whether the disc being played has the “5.1 ch” mark on the outside.
  • Page 59 No HDMI output. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of DVD player. • See if the TV supports this 480p/720p/768p/1080i DVD player. • If snow noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support Abnormal HDMI output HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
  • Page 60: Specifications

    *Frequency Response Output *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. AC 120-240V ~ 60/50 Hz 12 W 2.3 Kg 430mm (W) X 250mm (D) X 49mm (H) +41°F to +95°F...
  • Page 61: Warranty

    NOT WARRANT UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS HEADQUARTERS 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com AK68-00637S...

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