PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1. Setting up occurs, leave the player at room tempera- ture until the inside of the player becomes - Refer to the identification label located on dry and operational. the rear of your player for its proper operat- ing voltage.
MENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CON- MP3/WMA NECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUT- This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA PUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS files. REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.”...
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 Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics - DVD contains excellent sound and Single-sided 240 min. 12 Cm video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG- Double-sided 480 min.
Description Front Panel Controls 4. DISPLAY 1. STANDBY/ON ( ) Operation indicators are displayed here. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator 5. OPEN/CLOSE /STOP ( goes out and the player is turned on. Stops disc play. 2. STANDBY indicator Press to open and close the disc tray.
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Rear Panel 1. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT - If Component(P-SCAN) Video Output is select- ed in Setup Menu, progressive scan mode will JACKS work. - Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input - If Component(I-SCAN) Video Output is select- jacks.
Tour of the Remote Control SEARCH Buttons ( Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. VIDEO SEL.Button Change video output mode SKIP Buttons ( Use to skip the title, chapter or track. STOP Button ( MENU Button Brings up the DVD player’s menu. ...
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.
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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 ), red(P ) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the...
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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. BLUE GREEN Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals of 5.1 CH (Front L-R)on the rear of WHITE the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals...
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Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals of 5.1 CH (Front L-R) on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN termi- nals of the Amplifier.
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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.
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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- WHITE BLACK...
BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS 4. Stopping Play Playing a Disc Press the STOP ( ) button during play. Before Play 5. Removing Disc - Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Input by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the TV 6.
Using the Search and Skip Using the Display Function Functions When Playing a DVD/VCD During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or 1. During play, press the INFO button on the remote control. track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selec- - You can select Info in the function menu by pressing tion.
Using the Disc Menu Repeat Play and Title Menu Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Using the Disc Menu When playing a DVD/VCD 1. During Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote 1.
Note - A-B REPEAT allows you to set point (B) until at ANCED ANCED least 5 seconds of play back time has elapsed FUNCTIONS after point (A) has been set. FUNCTIONS - Depending on a disc, the Repeat function may not work.
Note If you are using a 4:3 TV - This function depends on audio languages are encoded on the disc and may not work. For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio languages. - 4:3 Letter Box - To have the same audio language come up Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Recalling a Marked Scene Angle Enter Shortcut 1~3. The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the Bookmark Function” on page 17. 4. Press the ¦/ buttons to select a marked scene. 4. Press the ¦/ buttons or you can use the number buttons on the remote control to select the desired angle.
Folder Selection Clips Menu for The folder can be selected both in Stop or Play mode. MP3/WMA/JPEG/CD Audio - To select the Parent Folder CD Audio or discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG contain Press the RETURN button to go to parent folder, or press the individual songs and/or pictures that can be orga- ...
Repeat/Random Playback - Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guaran Press the REPEAT button to change the playback mode. There tee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings, or as an are four modes, such as Off, Track, Folder and Random. assurance of sound quality.
TIMER: ENTER RETURN CHANGING SETUP CHANGING SETUP MENU MENU Note Using the Setup Menu - Depending on a file size, the amount of time between each picture may be different from the manual. The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by - If you don’t press any button, the slide show will allowing you to select various language preferences, set up start automatically in about 10 seconds by...
Setting Up the Language Using the Audio Language Features 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the / buttons to select Setup, then press the If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle or ENTER button.
Setting Up the Audio ❺ Output Channel - 2 Ch : Select this when using 2 channel connecetion Options only - 5.1Ch: Select this when using 5.1 channel connection. Audio Options allows you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio Surround Sound Speaker Setup system in use.
❷ Center Setting Up the Display - None: If you do not connect a center speaker, Options select this. - Large: Normally select this. Display options enable you to set various video - Small: When the sound distorts, select this. functions of the player.
❸ Setting Up the Parental Screen Messages Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off. Control ❹ Black Level The Parental Control function works in conjunction Adjusts the brightness of the screen. ❺ with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which TV System helps you control the types of DVDs that your family - NTSC : In case of using NTSC disc...
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6. Press the / buttons to select the Rating Level you want, 4. Press the / button to select Change Password, then then press the or ENTER button. press the or ENTER button. Enter your password (default e.g) Setting up in Kids Safe.
2. Press the ¦/ buttons to select Total, then press the Firmware upgrade ENTER button. Introduction Samsung will often support the software upgrade to improve the performance of this unit to the latest status, through Samsung Internet Site (www.samsung.com). What improvements are made depends on the upgrade...
Troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Page Action 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 •...
96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz Output *S/N Ratio 110 dB *Dynamic Range 100 dB 0.004 % *Total Harmonic Distortion *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com...
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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 AK68-01690A...