Samsung DVD-P172 User Manual

Samsung DVD-P172 User Manual

Samsung dvd-p172: user guide
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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD Player DVD-P172 www.samsung.com/in...
  • Page 2: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1. Setting up - Refer to the identification label located on the rear of your player for its proper operat- ing voltage. - Install your player in a cabinet with ade- quate ventilation holes. (7~10cm) Do not block ventilation holes on any of the compo- nents for air circulation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE BEFORE Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) User’s Manual Video/Audio Install Batteries in the Remote control 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 2. Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
  • Page 4: Setup

    SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOM- MENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CON- NECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUT- PUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”...
  • Page 5: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the correspond- ing logos: Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Audio Video VIDEO-CD Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio Disc Markings Play Region Number PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc.
  • Page 6: Description

    Description Front Panel Controls 1. STANDBY/ON ( When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out and the player is turned on. 2. STANDBY indicator When the unit is first plugged in, this indicator lights. 3. DISC TRAY Place the disc here. 4.
  • Page 7 Rear Panel 1. AUDIO OUT JACKS Connect to the Audio input jacks of your televi- sion or audio/video receiver. 2. VIDEO OUT JACK - Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television. - The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component(I-SCAN) or COMPOSITE.
  • Page 8: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Tour of the Remote Control DVD POWER Button Turns the power on or off. NUMBER Buttons VIDEO SEL. Button Selects video output formats SEARCH Buttos ( Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. INSTANT REPLAY Button This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of a movie from the current position.
  • Page 9: Connections

    CONNECTIONS 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.
  • Page 10 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 signals are delivered through the audio output.) Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminal of TV.
  • Page 11 Connection to a TV (Progressive) Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminal of 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 TV.
  • Page 12 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,COM- PONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO, COMPONENT IN terminal of your TV.
  • Page 13 Connection to an Audio System (Dolby digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier) If using a coaxial cable (not included), connect the DIGI- TAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) termi- nal of the Amplifier.
  • Page 14 Connection to a 5.1CH Analog Amplifier If using audio cables for 5.1 CH Analog Amplifier (not included) connect the 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT termi- nals on the rear of the DVD player to the 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO IN terminals of the 5.1CH Analog Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, COM- PONENT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the VIDEO,COMPONENT terminals of your TV as described...
  • Page 15: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS Playing a Disc Before Play - Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the TV remote control. - If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.
  • Page 16: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    Using the Search and Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chap- ter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track During play, press the SEARCH ( the remote control for more than 1 second.
  • Page 17: Repeat Play

    Note - Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu may not work. - You can also use the Disc Menu, using the DISC MENU button on the remote control. - Only Menu Off is available for VCD2.0. Each press of the DISC MENU button toggles between Menu On and Menu Off.
  • Page 18: Advanced Functions

    ANCED ANCED FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS 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. - The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the Display Setup menu.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    MPEG4 PCM 1/2 2. To remove the AUDIO icon, press the CANCEL or RETURN button. Note - This function depends on audio languages are encoded on the disc and may not work. - A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio lan- guages.
  • Page 20: Using The Bookmark Function

    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. Note Depending on the disc, these functions may not work.
  • Page 21: Clips Menu For Mp3/Wma/Jpeg/Cd Audio/Mpeg4

    Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/CD Audio/MPEG4 Cd Audio or discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs and/or pictures that can be organized into folders as shown below. They are sim- ilar to how you use your computer to put files into dif- ferent folders.
  • Page 22: Mpeg4 Playback

    CD-R MP3/WMA file When you record MP3 or WMA files on 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.
  • Page 23: Picture Cd Playback

    DivX3.11 & DivX4 & XviD Bitrate may fluctuate: 720 x 480 @30fps Device may skip decoding the 720 x 576 @25fps high bitrate portions and begin : Maximum bitrate : 4Mbps decoding again when Bitrate returns to normal. Note - Some MPEG4 files created on a personal com- puter may not be play back.
  • Page 24: Changing Setup Menu

    CHANGING SETUP CHANGING SETUP MENU MENU Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD play- er by allowing you to select various language prefer- ences, set up a parental level, even adjust the play- er to the type of television screen you have. 1.
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Using the Audio Language 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the œ œ /ƒ ƒ buttons to select Setup, then press the ‹ or ENTER button. 3. Press the œ œ /ƒ ƒ buttons to select Language Setup, then press the ‹...
  • Page 26 ❶ Dolby Digital Out - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. - Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital via the digital output. Select Bitstream when connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder. ❷ MPEG-2 Digital Out - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio. - Bitstream : Converts to MPEG-2 Digital Bitstream (5.1CH or 8CH).
  • Page 27: Setting Up The Display Options

    Note To make the Setup menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up, press RETURN or ¦ button. • The subwoofer test output signal is lower than the other speakers. • The MPEG Multichannel logo is a trademark registered by PHILIPS Corporation.
  • Page 28: Setting Up The Parental Control

    • If the Yes/No selection in the Display Setup sub Menu is not made within 10 seconds, the screen returns to the previous menu. • 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 regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.
  • Page 29 4. Press the œ œ /ƒ ƒ button to select Change Password, then press the ‹ or ENTER button. Enter your password (default password). Enter the new password again. Setup Setup Note If you have forgotten your password, see “Forgot Password” in the Troubleshooting Guide. PARENTAL SETUP Rating Level :Kids Safe...
  • Page 30: Reference

    Playback can only support English Subtitle. If you have any question or any problem, please feel free to contact your nearest SAMSUNG Service Center and agency. How to make an upgrade disc Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R or CD-...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Problem • 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 •...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Audio Output *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. AC 110-240 V, 60/50 Hz 1.7 Kg 360mm (W) X 203mm (D) X 37mm (H) +5°C to +35°C...
  • Page 33 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A BRAZIL CHILE Latin America & CZECH REPUBLIC FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY Europe...
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  • Page 35 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. ☎ 3030-8282/1800-1100-11/www.samsung.com/in AK68-01398A...

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