Samsung DVD-P181 User Manual
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DVD-P181
www.samsung.com
AK68-01505H

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD Player DVD-P181 www.samsung.com AK68-01505H...
  • Page 2: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 1. Setting up due to sharp changes in temperature, the player may not operate - Refer to the identification label located on correctly. If this occurs, leave the player at the rear of your player for its proper operat- room temperature until the inside of the ing voltage.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE ABLE OF BEFORE ABLE OF CONTENT CONTENT Precautions....... 2 Before you start .
  • Page 4: Setup

    REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE the REPEAT button. CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.” MP3/WMA This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA files.
  • 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: Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics Disc Types (Logos) - DVD contains excellent sound Single-sided 240 min. 12 Cm and video due to Dolby Digital Double-sided 480 min.
  • Page 6: Description

    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.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1 2 3 AUDIO OUT JACKS DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS - Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television or - Use either coaxial digital cable to connect to a com- audio/video receiver. patible Dolby Digital receiver. - Use either coaxial digital cable to connect to an A/V VIDEO OUT JACK Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or...
  • Page 8: Tour Of The Remote Control

    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 ( 10. MENU Button Brings up the DVD player’s menu. 11.
  • 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 ), 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...
  • 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 white) OUT 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 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 or WHITE COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD play- er to the VIDEO orCOMPONENT 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: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS Playing a Disc 4. Stopping Play 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.
  • Page 15: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    2. Press the buttons to select the desired item. Using the Search and Skip Functions 3. Press the buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button. During play, you can search quickly through a chap- - You may use the number buttons of the remote control ter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the to directly access a title, chapter or to start the next selection.
  • Page 16: Repeat Play

    Note DVD/VCD - 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 17: Advanced Functions Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    f you are using a 4:3 TV ANCED ANCED For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS 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 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio The left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the...
  • Page 18: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    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. Using the Bookmark - To have the same audio language come up whenever you play a DVD;...
  • Page 19: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function : STOP file icon. : PLAY file icon Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) : WMA file icon - During DVD or VCD play or pause mode, press ZOOM button on the remocontrol repetedly to zoom in : MP3 file icon.
  • Page 20: Mpeg4 Playback

    CD-R MP3/WMA file MPEG4 Playback MPEG4 Play Function When you record MP3 or WMA files on CD-R, please refer AVI files are used to contain the audio and video to the following. - Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET data.
  • Page 21: Picture Cd Playback

    Zoom DivX3.11 & DivX4 & XviD DivX5 - Each time number 7 is pressed, the picture is enlarged. Bitrate may fluctuate: 720 x 480 @30fps zoom mode : 100% -125%-150%-200%-100% . Device may skip decoding the 720 x 576 @25fps Slide show high bitrate portions and begin : Maximum bitrate : 4Mbps...
  • Page 22: Changing Setup Menu

    Setting Up the Language Features CHANGING SETUP CHANGING SETUP If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and MENU MENU subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Setup Menu Using the Player Menu Language 1.
  • Page 23: Using The Audio Language

    Using the DivX Subtitle Language Using the Audio Language 1. Press the MENU button. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the buttons to select Language Setup page, 2. Press the buttons to select DivX Page, then press then press the or ENTER button.
  • Page 24: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting Up the Audio Options Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol Audio Options allows you to setup the audio device are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. and sound status settings depending on the audio “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of system in use.
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Setting Up the Parental Screen Message Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off. Control Video Output The Parental Control function works in conjunction Select Video Output. with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which - I-SCAN: Select when you want to use helps you control the types of DVDs that your family Component Interlace (525i) Out.
  • Page 26: Changing The Password

    Note KID SAFE G(General Audiences) : All Ages Admitted PG(Parental Guidance suggested): Some material may not be suitable for young children. PG-13 (PG-13-Parents strongly cautioned) : Some material may be inapproriate for children under 13 PGR ( parental guidance Recommended): These are not necessarily unsuitable for children, but viewer discretion is advised, and parents and guardians are encouraged to Note...
  • Page 27: Reference

    Firmware upgrade - Other key to cancel upgrade back to sam- sung logo and eject the disc. Introduction Samsung will often support the software upgrade Upgrade file detected Curent version: 07.12.15.00 to improve the performance of this unit to the...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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 •...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz Audio *S/N Ratio 110 dB Output *Dynamic Range 100 dB *Total Harmonic Distortion 0.004 % *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 30 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer center care 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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  • Page 32 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. 1300 362 603/www.samsung.com AK68-01505H...

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