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Samsung DVD-HD950 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    DVD Player DVD-HD950...

  • 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT CAUTION REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous This symbol indicates important voltage”...
  • Page 4 CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Note: •...

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start Accessories Remote Batteries for User’s Manual Video/Audio HDMI Cable HDMI - DVI Anynet Cable Control Remote Control (AK68-00627B) Cable (MF39-00299A) Cable (AK59-00038A) (AAA Size) (AC39-42001R) (AK39-00061A) (AK59-00025G) (AC43-12002H) Install Batteries in the Remote control Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    A B L E O F O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ..........2 Precautions .

  • Page 7: General Features

    ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE DVD AUDIO DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD DVD. PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.” ENG-7...

  • 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 Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics - DVD contains excellent sound and Single-sided 240 min.

  • Page 9: Description

    E T U P Description Front Panel Controls 1. STANDBY/ON ( 6. STOP ( When the unit is first plugged in, this indicator lights. Stops disc play. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out 7. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER and the player is turned on.
  • Page 10 E T U P Front Panel Display 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1. DVD : DVD is loaded Audio : DVD-Audio disc is playing 2. Super Audio CD is loaded 3. DTS (Digital Theater System) output 4. Dolby-Digital Disc 5.
  • Page 11 6. S-VIDEO OUT JACK - Use the Anynet cable to connect the Anynet jack of - Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the your Samsung television or AV device. S-Video jack on your television for higher picture quality.

  • Page 12: Tour Of The Remote Control

    E T U P Tour of the Remote Control 7. VIDEO SEL. Button Selects Video output format. 8. SEARCH Buttons ( Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. 9. STOP Button ( 10. SKIP Buttons ( Use to skip the title, chapter or track. 11.

  • Page 13: Choosing A Connection

    C h a p t e r 2 O N N E C T I O N S 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.
  • Page 14 O N N E C T I O N S Connection to a TV (S-Video) - Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable. - You will enjoy high quality video. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white(Y) and color(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode.
  • Page 15 O N N E C T I O N S 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 picture element into black and white(Y), blue(P ), red(P ) signals to present clear and clean images.
  • Page 16 O N N E C T I O N S Connection to a TV (Progressive) Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) BLUE GREEN...
  • Page 17 O N N E C T I O N S Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack Using the HDMI-DVI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DVI 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 WHITE...
  • Page 18 - If TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital content protection), snow noise appears on the screen. • Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital.
  • Page 19 - For detailed operation steps and connections, refer to the Samsung TV Anynet user’s manual - Please note that you need to set the Anynet on your Samsung TV to use the Anynet function. Using an Anynet cable, connect the Anynet Input (Green) terminal on the rear side of the DVD player to Anynet Output (Black) terminal of the TV.
  • Page 20 O N N E C T I O N S 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.
  • Page 21 O N N E C T I O N S Connection to an Audio System (Dolby digital or DTS Amplifier) If using an optical cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal of the Amplifier.
  • Page 22 O N N E C T I O N S 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 terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO IN terminals of the 5.1CH Analog Amplifier.

  • Page 23: 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 using your 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 24 A S I C U N C T I O N S Note - If the player is left in the stop mode for more than Stopping Play one minute without any user interaction, a screen Press the STOP ( ) button saver will be activated.

  • Page 25: 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 ( ) button...

  • Page 26: 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 You can also select Info in the function menu by pressing the MENU button. During play, press the INFO button on the remote control.
  • Page 27 A S I C U N C T I O N S You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from a desired time. Press the œ/√ buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 28: 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. Note - Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu may not be avaliable.

  • Page 29: 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 …/† buttons to Info Zoom select Function, then press Bookmark the √ or ENTER button. Repeat - Info (See pages 26 to 27) EZ View...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: Program Play & Random Play

    A S I C U N C T I O N S Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD) Program Play allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play. During play, press the PROG button. œ...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio (Ez View)

    C h a p t e r 4 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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...
  • Page 34 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 For 4:3 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box - Normal Screen Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Audio Language

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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 36: 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 37: Changing The Camera Angle

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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 38: 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 BOOKMARK button on the...
  • Page 39 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Recalling a Marked Scene During play, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote control. Press the œ/√ buttons to select a marked scene. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ) button to skip to the marked scene.

  • Page 40: 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 ZOOM button on the remote control. Using the MENU button. During play or pause mode, press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 41: Dvd Audio Playback

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S DVD AUDIO Playback Open the disc tray. Place the DVD AUDIO disc on the tray. - Place the DVD AUDIO disc with the labeled side up. Close the tray.
  • Page 42 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Note Most DVD AUDIO discs are recorded in Groups you can change Groups with this Function. Bonus Group playback. Some DVD AUDIO discs have Bonus groups. If you want to play a Bonus group, you must enter the Bonus Group code.
  • Page 43 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S REPEAT Play Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. Title ( ): repeats the title that is playing. DVD-AUDIO Group ( ): repeats the group that is playing. Press the œ/√...

  • Page 44: Super Audio Cd Playback

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Super Audio CD Playback Open the disc tray. Place the Super Audio CD disc on the tray. - Place the Super Audio CD disc with the labeled side up. Close the tray.
  • Page 45 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Super Audio CD Clips Menu Off Play Function In Stop mode, press the DISC MENU button until the Clips menu is off. You can select Info in the function menu by pressing the MENU button.
  • Page 46 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S CD Layer Play Function Note - Some Super Audio CD discs do not include a CD layer. During Super Audio CD playback, press the 0:00:13 - Depending on a disc, this function may not be SACD/CD button to playback available.

  • Page 47: Clips Menu For Mp3/Wma/Jpeg

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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.

  • Page 48: Mp3/Wma Playback

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S MP3/WMA Playback Open the disc tray. R O O T R O O T Place the disc on the tray. W M A J P E G Close the tray.
  • Page 49 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S CD-R MP3/WMA file When you record MP3 or WMA files on CD-R, please refer - Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 64Kbps to the following. when recording WMA files.

  • Page 50: 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 R O O T W M A J P E G M P 3 M P E G 4 Press the …...

  • Page 51: Picture Cd Playback For Hd-Jpeg

    D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S Picture CD Playback for HD-JPEG Must connect to HDMI or DVI. Resolution should be 720p/768p/1080i, and HD-JPEG should be in HD mode. (See page 68) Note HDMI - Only available in HDMI/COMPONENT(P-SCAN) Resolution...
  • Page 52 D VA N C E D U N C T I O N S 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 53: Using The Setup Menu

    C h a p t e r 5 H A N G I N G 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 54: 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 55 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U EZ SETUP PCM Down Sampling Press the … … /† † buttons to select the PCM Down Sampling On or Off, then press the ENTER button. (See page 61) EZ SETUP AV Receiver Connected?

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 … … /† † buttons to √ √ Language Setup √...

  • Page 59: 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 … … /† † buttons to √ √ Language Setup √...

  • Page 60: 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 61 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Dolby/DTS Digital Out Œ - 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. Dynamic Compression ´...

  • Page 62: Surround Sound Speaker Setup

    H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U Surround Sound Speaker Setup With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the … … /† † buttons to √ √ Language Setup √...
  • Page 63 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U The default settings : FRONT L, R (Small), CENTER (Small), SURROUND (Small). Select the size of the speakers to be connected. Front (FL, FR) Œ - Large: Outputs the bass frequencies of the speaker from the Front(FL, FR).

  • Page 64: 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 65 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U TV Aspect Video Output Œ ¨ Depending on a type of television you have, Select Video Output. you may want to adjust the screen setting - COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO : Select when you (aspect ratio).
  • Page 66 H A N G I N G E T U P M E N U HDMI - DVI Output ˆ This setting is used when the unit is You can use this function to set HDMI to connected by HDMI or DVI to Display DVI output format.

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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. √ √ Language Setup Press the … … /† † buttons to √...

  • Page 69: 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 … … /† † buttons to √ √ Language Setup √...

  • Page 70: Controlling A Tv With The Remote

    The remote control may not be able to control every model TV of the brands listed. If you replace the remote control's batteries, set the brand code again. e.g) For Samsung TVs While holding down the TV POWER button, enter 0 and then 1.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    • If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center or call 1-800-SAMSUNG. • Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched.
  • Page 72 E F E R E N C E Action Problem Page No HDMI output. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of DVD player. P17~18, P66 • See if the TV supports this 480p/720p/768p/1080i DVD player. •...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz *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. ENG-73...

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 AK68-00627B-00...

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