DVD-P390 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 AK68-01770E(01)
precautions - When condensation forms inside the player 1. Setting up due to sharp changes in temperature, the - Refer to the identification label located on player may not operate correctly. If this the rear of your player for its proper operat- occurs, leave the player at room tempera- ing voltage.
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED DA)). THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 576p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.” 4_ setup...
Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics Disc Types (Logos) - DVD contains excellent sound and Single-sided 240 min. video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG- 12 Cm Double-sided 480 min.
setup Description Front Panel Controls DISPLAY STANDBY/ON ( ) Operation indicators are displayed here. Turn on/off and the player is turned on/off. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) / STOP (■) DISC TRAY Press to open and close the disc tray. Place the disc here. Stops Disc Play USB Host PLAY/PAUSE (...
Rear Panel AUDIO OUT JACKS - If P-SCAN Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, - Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television or progressive scan mode will work. audio/video receiver. - If I-SCAN Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will work.
setup Tour of the Remote Control DVD POWER Button Turns the power on or off. REPEAT Button Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc. DISC MENU Button Brings up the Disc menu. BOOKMARK Quickly find bookmark sections of a DVD. SEARCH Buttons ( Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc.
connections 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 user’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for more information on those particular components.
connections Connection to a TV (Interlace) - Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. - You will enjoy high quality and accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the pic- ture element into black and white(Y), blue(P B ), red(P R ) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) Using component video cables, connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the...
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Connection to a TV (Progressive) Using component video cables, connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminal of TV. WHITE BLUE GREEN 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 TV.
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connections 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, WHITE COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, COMPONENT IN terminal of your TV as...
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Connection to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier) If using a coaxial cable, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) terminal of the Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, COMPONENT IN terminal of your TV...
basic functions Playing a Disc 5. Removing Disc Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Before Play 6. Pausing Play - Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) on the remote control by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the TV remote con- during play.
Note Using the Search and Skip Functions To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if Title there is more than one movie on a DVD, During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or each movie will be identified.
basic functions Using the Title Menu Using the A-B Repeat function 2. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you 1. During stop mode of a DVD disc, press the MENU button want repeat play to start (A). on the remote control.
advanced functions If you are using a 4:3 TV Adjusting the Aspect Ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio discs (EZ View) - 4:3 Letter Box To play back using aspect ratio Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The (DVD) black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
advanced functions Press Audio / √ button MPEG4 2. To remove the SUBTITLE icon, press the CANCEL or at remocon repeatedly to select the desired Audio RETURN button. MP3 1/1 AUDIO on MPEG4 then press the ENTER . Note - You have to change the desired subtitle in the Disc Menu, according to discs.
Using the Bookmark 5. Press the CANCEL button to delete a bookmark number. 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 Zoom Function Using the Bookmark Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD/ (DVD/VCD)
advanced functions MP3/WMA/CD Audio : Name of currently playing file. Playback : Current Playback Time. 1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray. Close the tray. - Only one kind of file is played back when a disc or a : Current Playback Mode : There are four folder contains both MP3 and WMA files.
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you - Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 64Kbps want repeat play to start (A). when recording WMA files. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you Sound quality with WMA files basically depends on the rate want the repeat play to stop (B).
advanced functions Playing Media Files Using Skip Forward/Back the USB Host feature During playback, press the ( ) button. • When there is more than one file, when you press the button, the next file is selected. You can enjoy the media files such as pictures, •...
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. Play • Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or require additional program installation when connected to a PC are not supported. Track 05 Track 06 • A device using NTFS file system is not supported. Track 07 (Only FAT 16/32 (File Allocation Table 16/32) file system is REPEAT...
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advanced functions Rotation CD-R JPEG Disc : Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the - Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. - If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and Zoom not all of the recorded files may be played.
changing setup menu Setting Up the Language Using the Setup Menu Features The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of time you watch a movie.
changing setup menu Using the Audio Language Using the DivX Subtitle Language 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the π/† buttons to select Setup, then press the 2.
❶ Dolby Digital Out Setting Up the Display - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. Options - Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital or DTS via the digital output. Select Bitstream when connecting to Display options enable you to set various video functions of a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.
changing setup menu ❹ TV System Setting Up the Parental - NTSC : In case of using NTSC disc Control • If your TV system only has PAL-Video input, you must choose “PAL”. When you choose “PAL”, The Parental Control function works in conjunction with Interlace output format is PAL 60 Hz output.
PARENTAL SETUP 6. Press the π/† buttons to select the Rating Level you Rating Level :Kids Safe want, then press the ® or ENTER button. Change Password e.g) Setting up in Kids Safe. PARENTAL SETUP Rating Level √ Kids Safe Change Passwor Level 2 Level 3...
Firmware upgrade 2. Press the √/® buttons to select Total, then press the ENTER button. Introduction Samsung will often support the software upgrade to improve the performance of this unit to the latest sta- tus, through Samsung Internet Site (www.samsung. com).
Troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Problem Action Page • Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing. No operations can be • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. performed with the •...
2 Vrms Audio Digital Audio Output Terminal Coaxial (S/PDIF) Output *Frequency Response 20Hz ~ 20Khz *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 32_ reference...
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