DVD

DVD-P360
DVD-P365

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 PRECAUTIONS
1. Setting up 4. Disc
- Refer to the identification label located on - Do not clean disc using record-cleaning
the rear of your player for its proper operat- sprays, benzene, thinner, or other volatile
ing voltage. solvents that may cause damage to the disc
- Install your player in a cabinet with ade- surface.
quate ventilation holes. (7~10cm) Do not - Do not touch the disc’s signal surface. Hold
block ventilation holes on any of the compo- by the edges or by one edge and the hole
nents for air circulation. in the center.
- Do not push the disc tray in by hand. - Wipe the dirt away gently; never wipe a
- Do not stack components. cloth back and forth over the disc.
- Be sure to turn all components off before
moving the player. 5. Environmental info
- Before connecting other components to this
player, be sure to turn them off. - The battery used in this product contains
chemicals that are harmful to the environ
- Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the ment.
player after use, especially if you are not
going to use it for a long time. - So, dispose of batteries in the proper man
ner, according to federal, state, and local
regulations.
2. For your safety

- This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls The product unit accompanying this user manual is
or adjustments or performance of proce- licensed under certain intellectual property rights of
dures other than those specified herein may certain third parties. This license is limited to private
result in hazardous radiation exposure. non-commercial use by end-user consumers for
- Do not open covers and do not repair your- licensed contents. No rights are granted for
self. Refer servicing to qualified personal. commercial use. The license does not cover any
product unit other than this product unit and the
license does not extend to any unlicensed product
3. Caution
unit or process conforming to ISO/OUR 11172-3 or
- Your player is not intended for industrial use ISO/OUR 13818-3 used or sold in combination with
but for domestic purposes. Use of this prod- this product unit. The license only covers the use of
uct is for personal use only. this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files
- Do not put any container filled with liquid or conforming to the ISO/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR
any small metal objects on the player. 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for
- Exterior influences such as lightning and product features or functions that do not conform to
static electricity can affect normal operation the ISO/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 13818-3.
of this player. If this occurs, turn the player
off and on again with the POWER button, or
disconnect and then reconnect the AC CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS,
power cord to the AC power outlet. The ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER
player will operate normally. THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
- When condensation forms inside the player HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
due to sharp changes in temperature, the
player may not operate correctly. If this
occurs, leave the player at room tempera-
ture until the inside of the player becomes
dry and operational.

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 BEFORE YOU TABLE OF
STAR T CONTENTS
Accessories Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

English
Setup
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
-

Tour of the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connections
Remote Control Batteries for Remote Choosing a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control (AAA Size) Basic Functions
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Search and Skip Functions . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Disc and Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Function Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
User’s Manual Video/Audio Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cable Slow Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) . . . . . . . . . 18
Install Batteries in the Remote control Selecting the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote
Changing the Camera Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
control.
Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function. . . . . . . . 20
2. Insert two AAA batteries.
Using the Bookmark Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Make sure that the
Using the Zoom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
3. Replace the battery cover. Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4/
CD Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folder Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
MPEG4 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Picture CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing Setup Menu
If remote control doesn’t operate Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
properly: Setting Up the Language Features . . . . . . . . . . . 25
- Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) Setting Up the Audio Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
- Check if the batteries are drained. Setting Up the Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting Up the Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
- Check if remote control sensor is blocked by
Reference
obstacles.
Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
- Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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 SETUP

General Features
Note
Excellent Sound - Discs which cannot be played with this
player.
Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduc- • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM
tion. • CD-ROM • CDV
• CDI • CVD
Screen
• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be
viewed. - Ability to play back may depend on recording
Slow Motion conditions.
An important scene can be viewed in slow motion. • DVD-R, +R
• CD-RW
Parental Control (DVD)
The parental control allows users to set the level • DVD+RW, -RW (V mode)
necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful - The unit may not play certain CD-R, CD-RW
movies such as those with violence, adult subject and DVD-R due to the disc type or recording
matter, etc. conditions.
Various On-Screen Menu Functions
You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle) COPY PROTECTION
and screen angles while enjoying movies. Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Progressive Scan Because of this, you should only connect your DVD
Progressive scanning creates an improved picture player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting
to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-
with double the scan lines of a conventional inter- protected DVD discs.
laced picture.
This product incorporates copyright protection
EZ VIEW (DVD) technology that is protected by methods claims of
Easy View enables picture adjustment to match certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
your TV's screen size (16:9 or 4:3). rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech-
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG) nology must be auzthorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
You can view Digital Photos on your TV. limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho-
Repeat rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi-
You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing neering or disassembly is prohibited.
the REPEAT button.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
MP3/WMA (525p/625p)
This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA
files. “CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
Instant Replay (DVD) COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
This function is used to replay the previous 10 CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
seconds of a movie from the current position. PICTURE, IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRES-
SIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOM-
Instant Skip (DVD) MENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CON-
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds NECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUT-
PUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS
MPEG4 REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY
This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file. WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.”

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 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

Single-sided 240 min. - DVD contains excellent sound and

DVD

English
12 Cm Double-sided 480 min. video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-
Audio
2 system.
+
- Various screen and audio functions
Video Single-sided 80 min.
8 Cm can be easily selected through the on-
Double-sided 160 min.
screen menu.

VIDEO-CD 12 Cm 74 min.
Audio
+ - Video with CD sound, VHS quality &
MPEG-1 compression technology.
Video
8 Cm 20 min.

AUDIO-CD 12 Cm 74 min. - CD is recorded as a Digital Signal

with better audio quality, less distor-
Audio
tion and less deterioration of audio
8 Cm 20 min. quality over time.

Disc Markings
Region Number
~ Play Region Number
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded
PAL broadcast system in U.K, France,
PAL Germany, etc. by region. These regional codes must match in
Dolby Digital disc order for the disc to play. If the codes do not
match, the disc will not play.
STEREO
Stereo disc The Region Number for this player is
described on the rear panel of the player.
DIGITAL Digital Audio disc
SOUND

DTS disc

MP3 disc DivX Certification

You must only insert one DVD disc at a time. DivX, DivX Certified,
Inserting two or more discs will not allow to and associated logos are trademarks of
play them back and it may cause damage to DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under
the DVD player. license

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 Description

Front Panel Controls

DVD-P360 4 6 7 8 6

1 2 3 5

1 2 4 6 7 8 6
DVD-P365

3 5

5. DISPLAY
1. STANDBY/ON ( )
Operation indicators are displayed here.
When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes
out and the player is turned on. 6. SKIP ( / ) SEARCH
Allow you to search forward/backward through
2. STANDBY indicator
a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or track.
When the unit is first plugged in, this indicator lights.
7. STOP ( )
3. DISC TRAY
Stops disc play.
Place the disc here.
8. PLAY/PAUSE ( )
4. OPEN/CLOSE ( )
Begin or pause disc play.
Press to open and close the disc tray.

Front Panel Display

Total playing time/Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY,

STOP, LOAD ...
nodSC: No disc loaded.
OPEn: The disc tray is open.
LOAd: Player is loading disc information.

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Rear Panel

1 2

English
1 3 4 5

1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS 3. AUDIO OUT JACKS

- Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to con- - Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television or
nect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. audio/video receiver.
- Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to con- 4. VIDEO OUT JACK
nect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital, - Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack
MPEG2 or DTS decoder. on your television.
2. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS - The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to
- Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component S-Video.
Video in jacks. These jacks provide PR, PB and Y 5. S-VIDEO OUT JACK
video. - Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the
- If P-SCAN Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, S-Video jack on your television for higher picture
progressive scan mode will work. quality.
- If I-SCAN Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, - The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to
interlaced scan mode will work. S-Video.

Note
- 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.
- If P-SCAN Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, S-Video will not work.
- See pages 27 to get more information on how to use the setup menu.

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 Tour of the Remote Control

5. INSTANT REPLAY Button

This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds
of a movie from the current position.
1 14 6. SKIP Buttons ( / )
15 Use to skip the title, chapter or track.

7. STOP Button ( )
2 8. MENU Button
Brings up the DVD player’s menu.

9. ENTER/› ›/‚,¥/Š Buttons

3 16 This button functions as a toggle switch.

10. EZ VIEW Button

4 The aspect ratio of a picture can easily be adjusted
5 17 according to the screen size of your TV (16:9 or 4:3).
6 11. DISC MENU Button
7 18 Brings up the Disc menu.
8 19 12. SUBTITLE Button

13. AUDIO Button

9 Use this button to access various audio functions on a disc.

14. ZOOM Button

Enlarge DVD Picture
10 20 15. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button
11 21 To open and close the disc tray.

16. STEP Button

12 22 Advances play one frame at a time.
13 23
17. INSTANT SKIP Button
This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds.

18. PLAY/PAUSE Button ( )

Begin/Pause disc play.
19. RETURN Button
Returns to a previous menu.

20. INFO Button

Displays the current disc mode.

21. CANCEL Button

1. DVD POWER Button Use to remove menus or status displays from the
Turns the power on or off. screen.
22. REPEAT A-B Button
2. NUMBER Buttons Allows you to repeat A-B disc.
3. VIDEO SEL. Button 23. REPEAT Button
Selects video output formats Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or disc.
4. SEARCH Buttos ( / )
Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc.

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 CONNECTIONS
Choosing a Connection
The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and
other components.

English
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.
Connection to a TV (For Video)

1
Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO
(yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear
of the DVD player to the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and
white) IN terminals of TV.

2
Turn on the DVD player and TV.. RED WHITE YELLOW

OR Video
Cable
Audio
Cable
RED WHITE YELLOW

3
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to
select Video.

Note
- Noise may be generated if the audio cable is too close to the power cable.
- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 13 to 14)
- The number and position of terminals can vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's man-
ual of the TV.
- If there is one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the [AUDIO OUT][left] (white) terminal of the
DVD player.

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Connection to a TV (S-Video)

- Connecting to your TV using an S-Video cable.

- You will enjoy high quality images. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white(Y) and
color(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. (Audio signals aredelivered
through the audio output.)

1
Using an S-Video cable (not included), connect the S-
VIDEO OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the
S-VIDEO IN terminal of TV.

2
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. Turn on the
DVD player and TV.

RED WHITE

3 Audio Cable
S-Video Cable
(not included)
Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the
S-Video signal from the DVD player appears on your TV RED WHITE

screen.

4
Set the Video Output to S-Video in the Display Setup
menu. (See pages 27)

Note
- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 13 to 14)
- The number and position of terminals can vary depending on the TV set.
Please refer to the user's manual of the TV.
- Please do not connect S-Video and Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) output simultaneously, as they may
interfere and degrade both video output quality.

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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(PB), red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio
signals are delivered through the audio output.)

English
1
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.

2
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and
white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the
RED BLUE GREEN
AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of TV. Turn on the
DVD player and TV.

3
Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the RED WHITE

Component signal from the DVD player appears on the TV Audio Cable

screen.
Component cable
(not included)
RED WHITE RED BLUE GREEN

4
Set the Video Output to I-SCAN in the Display Setup
menu. (See pages 27)

Note
- If Video output is incorrectly set to S-Video, with the Component cables connected, the screen will
turn red.
- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 13 to 14)
- The component terminal of TV can be marked by “R-Y, B-Y, Y” or “Cr, Cb, Y” instead of “PR, PB, Y”
depending on the manufacturer. The number and position of terminals can vary depending on the TV set.
Please refer to the user's manual of the TV.

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Connection to a TV (Progressive)

1
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.

2
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and RED BLUE GREEN

white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the

AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of TV. Turn on the
DVD player and TV.

3
RED WHITE

Audio Cable

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the

Component signal from the DVD player appears on the TV Component cable
(not included)
RED WHITE RED BLUE GREEN
screen.

4
Set the Video Output to P-SCAN in the Display Setup
menu. (See pages 27)

To see the progressive video output,

-You
Consult
need ayour TVsupporting
TV set User’s Manual to find out
the progressive scanif your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive
Scan isfunction.
input supported, follow
And you havethe TV up
to set User’s Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s
the TV
menu system.
- Depending on your TV, the connection method may differ from the illustration above.

Note
- What is "Progressive Scan"?
Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method has. Progressive
scanning method can provide better and clearer picture quality.

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Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier)

1
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.

English
2
Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-
VIDEO or COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the
DVD player to the VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT IN
terminal of your TV as described on pages 9 to 12.

3 RED WHITE

Turn on the DVD player, TV, and Amplifier. Audio Cable

RED WHITE

4
Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select
external input in order to hear sound from the DVD player.
Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's
audio input.

Note
- Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause
damage to the speakers and your ears.
- Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 26)
- The position of terminals can vary depending on the Amplifier.
Please refer to the user's manual of the Amplifier.

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Connection to an Audio System (Dolby digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier)

1
If using an optical cable (not included), connect the DIGI-
TAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the
DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal
of the 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.

2
Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-
VIDEO or COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the
DVD player to the VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT IN
terminal of your TV as described on pages 9 to 12 or Coaxial Cable
(not included)
Optical Cable
(not included)

3
Turn on the DVD player, TV, and Amplifier.

4
Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select
external input in order to hear sound from the DVD player.
Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's
audio input.

Note
- When you connect the DVD player to DTS Amplifier and play a DTS disc, set the DTS to On in
Audio Setup menu. If it is set to Off, sound doesn't come out or there will be a big noise.
- Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause
damage to the speakers and your ears.
- Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 26)
- The position of terminals can vary depending on the Amplifier.
Please refer to the user's manual of the Amplifier.
- Please remove the dust cover before using the optical cable (not included) and put the cover on the cable
again when it's not used.

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 BASIC FUNCTION
Playing a Disc 4. Stopping Play
Press the STOP ( ) button during play.
Before Play 5. Removing Disc

English
- 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. Pausing Play
remote control. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) or STEP button on the
- If you connected an external Audio System, turn remote control during play.
on your Audio System and set it to the correct - Screen stops, no sound.
Audio Input. To resume, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button once again.
After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD 7. Step Motion Play (Except CD)
POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want to select Press the STEP button on the remote control during play.
a language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only - Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will
appear when you plug in the player for the first time.) appear.
If the language for the startup screen is not set, the settings - No sound is heard during STEP mode.
may change whenever you turn the power on or off. - Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume
Therefore, make sure that you select the language you want normal play.
to use. - You can only perform step motion play in the
Once you select a menu language, you can change it by forward direction.
pressing the button on the front panel of the unit for
8. Slow Motion Play
more than 5 seconds with no disc in the unit. Then the
Press the SEARCH ( / ) button to choose the play
SELECT MENU LANGUAGE window appears again where
speed between 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 of normal during PAUSE
you can reset your preferred language.
or STEP mode.
- No sound is heard during slow mode.
- Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume
normal play.

Note
- If the player is left in the stop mode for more
than one minute without any user interaction, a
Playback screen saver will be activated. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume normal play.
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. The STANDBY
- If the player is left in the stop mode for more than
indicator light goes out and the tray opens.
about 30 minutes, the power will automatically
2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing
up.
shut off except when the MIC is connected.
(Automatic Power-Off Function)
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or OPEN/ CLOSE - If the player is left for about 5 minutes in pause
( ) button to close the disc tray. mode, it will stop.
- When you stop disc play, the player remembers - This ( ) icon indicates an invalid button press.
where you stopped, so when you press
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again, it will pick up where
you left off.

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 Using the Search and Skip Using the Display Function
Functions When Playing a DVD/VCD/MPEG4
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 selection.
- You can select Info in the function menu by pressing
the MENU button.
Searching through a Chapter or
Track 2. Press the ›/‚buttons to select the desired item.
During play, press the SEARCH ( or ) button on the - When playing VCD2.0, this function works only when
remote control for more than 1 second. the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC
MENU button.
DVD 2X, 4X, 64X, 128X 3. Press the ¥/Š buttons to make the desired setup and then
VCD 4X, 8X press the ENTER button.
CD 2X, 4X, 8X - You may use the number buttons of the remote control
to directly access a title, chapter or to start the play
Note back from a desired time.
- The speed marked in this function may be 4. To make the screen disappear, press the INFO button
different from the actual playback speed. again.
- No sound is hearing during search mode
(Except CD).
Note
Skipping Tracks
To access the desired title when there is
Title more than one in the disc. For example, if
During play, press the SKIP ( or ) button. there is more than one movie on a DVD,
- When playing a DVD, if you press the SKIP ( ) button, it each movie will be identified.
moves to the next chapter. If you press the SKIP ( )
Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so
button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more Chapter
that you can quickly find a specific passage
press makes it move to the beginning of the previous (similar to tracks on an audio CD).
chapter.
Allows playback of the film from a desired
- When playing a VCD 2.0 in Menu Off mode, or a VCD 1.1 time. You must enter the starting time as a
Time
or a CD, if you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to reference.The time search function does not
the next track. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves operate on some disc.

to the beginning of the track. One more press makes it Refers to the language of the film soundtrack.
Audio In the example, the soundtrack is played in
move to the beginning of the previous track.
English 5.1CH. A DVD disc can have up to
- If a track exceeds 15 minutes when playing a VCD and eight different soundtracks.
you press the button, it moves forward 5minutes. Refers to the subtitle languages available in
If you press the button, it moves backward 5 minutes. Subtitle the disc. You will be able to choose the
subtitle languages or, if you prefer, turn them
off from the screen. A DVD disc can have up
Note
to 32 different subtitles.
When playing VCD2.0, this function works only
when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing (Divx)
the DISC MENU button. File size has a relationship with resolution of
a title.
The larger file size is, the higher resolution is
displayed.
If the file resolution is small, it scales up auto-
matically, so you can see the larger screen.

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 Using the Disc and Title Using the Function Menu
Menu
Using the Function Menu
Using the Disc Menu (DVD/VCD)
1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button 1. Press the MENU button during playback.
on the remote control. 2. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Function, then press the
2. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Disc Menu, then press the Š or ENTER button.
Š or ENTER button. - Info (See page 16)

English
- Zoom (See page 21)
- Bookmark (See pages 20 to 21)
- Repeat (See pages 17 to 18)
Press ENTER key
for Disc Menu - EZ View (See pages 18 to 19)
- Angle (See page 20)

Info
Enter Return Menu
Zoom
Bookmark
Repeat
Note EZ View
- Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu may not Angle

work. Enter Return Menu

- You can also use the Disc Menu, using the

3. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select one of the six functions.
DISC MENU button on the remote control.
Then press the Š or ENTER button to access the function.
- When playing VCD2.0, this function works only You can also directly select these functions using their
when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by respective buttons on the remote control.
pressing the DISC MENU button. - INFO
- EZ VIEW
Using the Title Menu - REPEAT

1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button

on the remote control.
Repeat Play
2. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Title Menu, then press the
Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen
Š or ENTER button.
section (A-B), or all of the disc.
When playing a DVD/VCD
1. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control.
Press ENTER key
for Title Menu Repeat screen appears.
2. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select Chapter, Title or A-B,
then press the ENTER button.
- DVD repeats play by chapter or title, VCD repeat play
Enter Return Menu

by disc or track.
- Chapter ( ): repeats the chapter that is playing.
Note - Title ( ): repeats the title that is playing.
T

- Depending on a disc, the Title Menu may not - Disc ( ): repeats the disc that is playing.
work. - Track ( ): repeats the track that is playing.
- Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at - A-B: repeats a segment of the disc that you select.
least two titles in the disc.
DVD
Off 01 T 01 A - B ENTER REPEAT

VCD
Off T 01 D 01 A - B ENTER REPEAT

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Using the A-B Repeat function
1. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you
want repeat play to start (A). B is automatically highlighted. ADVANCED
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you
want the repeat play to stop (B).
FUNCTIONS
- To return to normal play, press the CANCEL button.
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio
3. To return to normal play, press REPEAT button again, then
(EZ View)
press the ¥/Š buttons to select Off and press ENTER
button. To play back using aspect ratio
(DVD)
DVD
Off 01 T 01 A - B ENTER REPEAT
Press the EZ VIEW button.
- The screen size changes when the button is pressed
repeatedly.
VCD - The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the
screen setting in the Display Setup menu.
Off T 01 D 01 A - B ENTER REPEAT
- To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you
should set the correct aspect ratio in the Display Setup
menu. (See pages 27).

Note
4:3 Letter Box EZ VIEW

- A-B REPEAT allows you to set point (B) directly

after point (A) has been set.
- Depending on a disc, the Repeat function may
not work.
- When playing VCD2.0, this function works only when
the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC
If you are using a 16:9 TV
MENU button.

For 16:9 aspect ratio discs

Slow Play - WIDE SCREEN
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
This feature allows you slowly to repeat scenes con- - SCREEN FIT
The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off.
taining sports, dancing, musical instruments being
When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at
played etc., so you can study them more closely. the top and bottom of the screen will disappear. The picture
When playing a DVD will look vertically stretched. (Depending on a type of disc,
the black bars may not disappear completely.)
1. During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. - ZOOM FIT
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and
2. Press the SEARCH ( / ) button to choose the play the central portion of the screen is enlarge
speed between 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 of normal during PAUSE or
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
STEP mode.
- Normal Wide
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.
The picture will look horizontally stretched.
- SCREEN FIT
The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and
the full screen appears.
The picture will look vertically stretched.
- ZOOM FIT
The top, bottom, left and right portions of the screen are
cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
- Vertical Fit
When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will
appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent
the picture from looking horizontally stretched.

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If you are using a 4:3 TV
2. To remove the AUDIO icon, press the CANCEL or RETURN
button.
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs
- 4:3 Letter Box Note
Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The - This function depends on audio languages are
encoded on the disc and may not work.
black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
- 4:3 Pan Scan - A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio lan-
The left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the guages.
central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed. - To have the same audio language come up

English
- SCREEN FIT whenever you play a DVD;
The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and a Refer to “Using the Audio Language” on page 25.
full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.
- ZOOM FIT Selecting the Subtitle
The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and
Language
the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
You can select a desired subtitle quickly and
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs
easily with the SUBTITLE button.
- Normal Screen
Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio. Using the SUBTITLE button
- SCREEN FIT
The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and the
(DVD/MPEG4)
full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.
1. Press the SUBTITLE button. The subtitle languages are
- ZOOM FIT
represented by abbreviations.
The top, bottom, left and right portions of the screen are cut
The subtitle changes when DVD
off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
the button is pressed
Off SUBTITLE
repeatedly.
Note
This function may behave differently depending on
the type of disc. MPEG4
Subtitle Selection
External Subtitle Off
Selecting the Audio External Subtitle option readme.TXT

will appear, depends on

Language the DivX disc.
Non-standard fonts are not supported

You can select a desired audio language quickly and

easily with the AUDIO button.
Enter Return Menu

Press SUBTITLE button at

remocon repeatedly to MPEG4
Using the AUDIO button select the desired subti-
(DVD/VCD/MPEG4) tle language on a Off SUBTITLE

MPEG4 then press the

1. Press the AUDIO button. The Audio changes when the ENTER .
button is pressed repeatedly.
2. To remove the SUBTITLE icon, press the CANCEL or
The audio languages are DVD
RETURN button.
represented by
abbreviations. ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH AUDIO
Note
- You have to change the desired subtitle in the
Disc Menu, according to discs. Press the DISC
When playing a VCD you VCD
MENU button.
can select among Stereo, - This function depends on what subtitles are
Stereo AUDIO

Right or Left. encoded on the disc and may not work on all DVDs.
- A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle
Press Audio button at
languages.
MPEG4 - To have the same subtitle language come up
remocon repeatedly to
select the desired Audio PCM 1/2 AUDIO
whenever you play a DVD; Refer to “Using the
on MPEG4 then press Subtitle Language” on page 25.
the ENTER .
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 Changing the Camera Using the Bookmark
Angle Function
When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or
scene, you can use the ANGLE function. VCD (Menu Off mode) so you can quickly find them
Using the ANGLE button (DVD) at a later time.
If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE Using the Bookmark Function
appears on the screen. (DVD/VCD)

1. During play, press the MENU button on the remote control. 1. During play, press the MENU button on the remote control.
2. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Function, then press the 2. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Function, then press the
Š or ENTER button. Š or ENTER button.
3. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Angle, then press the
Info
Š or ENTER button. Zoom
Bookmark
Info Repeat
Zoom EZ View
Bookmark Angle
Repeat
Enter Return Menu
EZ View
Angle
3. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Bookmark, then press the
Enter Return Menu

Š or ENTER button.
4. Press the ¥/Š buttons or you can use the number buttons
- - -
on the remote control to select the desired angle.

4/6 4. When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the
ENTER button. Up to three scenes may be marked at a time.

Note 1 - -
- If the disc has only one angle, this feature won’t
work. Currently, very few discs have this feature.
- Depending on the disc, these functions may not
Note
work. - When VCD 2.0 is in Menu Off mode only, this
function works. Select Menu Off by pressing
Using the Instant the DISC MENU button.
- Depending on a disc, the Bookmark function
Replay/Skip Function may not work.

Using the Instant Replay function Recalling a Marked Scene

(DVD)
If you miss a scene, you can see it again using this 1~3. The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the
function. Bookmark Function” on page 20.
4. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select a marked scene.
If you press the INSTANT REPLAY button, the current scene
moves backward about 10 seconds, and plays back.
1 2 3

Using the Instant Skip function

(DVD)
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to skip to the marked
Use this function to skip playback about 10 seconds
scene.
ahead of the current scene.
Clearing a Bookmark
Press the INSTANT SKIP button.
- Playback will skip ahead 10 seconds. 1~3. The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the
Bookmark Function” on page 20.
Note
Depending on the disc, these functions may not 4. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select the bookmark number you
want to delete.
work.
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5. Press the CANCEL button to delete a bookmark number. - : Name of currently playing file.

1 2 3
- : Current Playback Time.

- : Current Playback Mode : There are four

Using the Zoom Function modes. They can be selected in order by

Using the Zoom Function pressing the REPEAT button.

(DVD/VCD) - Off: Normal Playback

English
1. During play or pause mode, press the MENU button on the - Track: Repeats the current track.
remote control. - Folder: Repeats the current folder
2. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Function, then press the - Random: Files in the disc will be played in
Š or ENTER button. random order.
3. Press the ›/‚ buttons to select Zoom, then press the
Š or ENTER button. - : MP3 file icon. - : CD Audio file icon.
4. Press the ›/‚ or ¥/Š buttons to select the part of the
screen you want to zoom in on. Press the ENTER button. - : WMA file icon. - : Folder icon.
- During DVD play, press ENTER to zoom in
2X/4X/2X/Normal in order. - : JPEG file icon - : Current Folder icon.
- During VCD play, press ENTER to zoom in
2X/4X/2X/Normal in order. - : AVI file icon.

Info
Zoom
Bookmark
Folder Selection
Repeat
EZ View The folder can be selected in Stop or Play mode.
Angle

Enter Return Menu

- To select the Parent Folder
Press the RETURN button to go to parent folder, or press the
›/‚‚ buttons to select “..” and press ENTER to go to the
parent folder.

- To select the Peer Folder

Press the ›/‚‚ buttons to select the desired folder, then
press ENTER.

- To select the Sub-Folder

Press the ›/‚‚ buttons to select the desired folder,
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/ then press ENTER.
JPEG/ MPEG4/CD Audio
R oot
CD Audio or discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG contain
individual songs and/or pictures that can be orga- W MA

nized into folders as shown below. They are similar JPEG

to how you use your computer to put files into differ- MP 3 P arent Fol der

ent folders. MU S IC C urrent Fol der

1s t
Stop Off
Open the disc tray. S ub-Fol ders
00:00:00 2nd
Place the disc on the tray. WMA
S ON G FILE 1
Close the tray. JPEG

MP3 P eer Fol ders

The tray closes and this S ON G FILE 2

screen displays. S ON G FILE 3

Enter Return Menu

MP E G4 FILE S

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 MP3/WMA/CD Audio - Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 64Kbps
when recording WMA files.
Playback
Sound quality with WMA files basically depends on the rate of
1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray. Close the tray. compression/decompression you choose.
- Only one kind of file is played back when a disc or a Getting CD audio sound requires an analog/digital sampling
folder contains both MP3 and WMA files. rate, that is conversion to WMA format, of at least 64Kbps
2. Press the ›/‚‚ or ¥/Š Š buttons to select a song file. and up to 192Kbps. Conversely, files with decompression
Press ENTER to begin playback of the song file. rates below 64Kbps or over 192Kbps will not be played
properly.
Play Off
- Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files.
B e c a u s e Yo u 00:00:23

...
Certain "secured" files are encrypted and code protected to
B e c a u s e Yo u prevent illegal copying. These files are of the following types:
Cactus
TM
Sad Dayu
Windows Media (registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc) and
Wonderful
TM
SDMI (registered trade mark of The SDMI Foundation). You
Enter Return REPEAT Repeat cannot copy such files.
- Important:
Repeat/Random playback
The above recommendations cannot be taken as a
guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings, or as
Press the REPEAT button to change the playback mode. There
an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain
are four modes, such as Off, Track, Folder and Random.
technologies and methods for MP3 file recording on CD-Rs
- Off: Normal Playback
prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player
- Track: Repeats the current song file.
(degraded sound quality and in some cases, inability of the
- Folder: Repeats the song files which have the same
player to read the files).
extension in the current folder.
- This unit can play a maximum of 500 files and 500 folders
- Random: Song files which have the same extension will be
per disc.
played in random order.

To resume normal play, press the CANCEL button.

MPEG4 Playback

MPEG4 Play Function

CD-R MP3/WMA file
AVI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only

When you record MP3 or WMA files on CD-R, please refer AVI format files with the “.avi” extensions can be played.
to the following. 1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray.
- Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET Close the tray.
format. 2. Press the ›/‚‚ or ¥/ŠŠ buttons to select an avi file
ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are (DivX/XviD) and then press ENTER button.
compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with
Stop Off
Apple's Mac. This format is the most widely used. /MPEG4 00:00:00
T

- When naming your MP3 or WMA files, do not exceed 8 ...

characters, and enter “.mp3, .wma” as the file extension. a01_divx51b-8

a02_divx505b-8

General name format : Title.mp3. or Title.wma. When a03_divx502sp-8

a04_divx412-8

composing your title, make sure that you use 8 characters or

less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of Enter Return Menu

special characters including: (.,/,\,=,+).

- Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 Kbps Repeat playback
when recording MP3 files.
Press the REPEAT button to change playback mode. There are
Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of
4 modes, such as Off, Folder, Title an A-B (a distance between
compression/decompression you choose. Getting CD audio two points appointed by user)
sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is - Folder : repeats the AVI files which have the same extension
conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 Kbps and up to 160
in the current folder.
Kbps. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 Kbps or more,
- Title : repeats the title that is playing.
only rarely give better sound quality. Conversely, files with
- A-B : repeats a segment of the file that you select.
decompression rates below 128 Kbps will not be played
properly.
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MPEG4 Function Description Picture CD Playback
Function Description Reference page
During play, press the or 1. Select the desired folder.
Skip
( or ) button, it moves forward - 2. Press the ›/‚‚ buttons to select a Picture file in the clips
or backward 5 minutes. menu and then press the ENTER button.
During play, press the SEARCH 3. Press the INFO button on the remote control to select the
( or ) button and press
Search menu you want to view and then press the ENTER button.
again to search at a faster
( or ) speed. Allows you to search -

English
at a faster speed in an AVI ENTER RETURN

file. (2X, 4X, 8X)

Allows you to search at a
Slow Motion slower speed in an AVI file. P 15
Play (1/8X, 1/4X, 1/2X)
Each time the STEP button Note
Step Motion is pressed, a new frame will
P 15
Play appear.
- Press the STOP button to return to the clips menu.
- When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit
ZOOM 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order P 21
displays the Photo directly, not the clips menu.
- These functions may not work depending on MPEG4 Rotation
file.
: Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the
picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise.
CD-R AVI file Zoom

This unit can play the following video compression formats : Press the ›/‚‚ buttons to select the part of the
within the AVI file format: screen you want to zoom in on.
- DivX 3.11 contents Press the ENTER button. Each time the ENTER but-
- DivX 4 contents (Based on MPEG-4 Simple Profile) ton is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 2X.
Slide Show
- DivX 5 contents (MPEG-4 simple profile plus additional
features such as bi-directional frames. Qpel and GMC are • : The unit enters slide show mode.
also supported.)
- XviD MPEG-4 compliant Contents. • Before beginning the Slide Show, the picture interval must
be set.
This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum below.
• : When this icon is selected and ENTER is
DivX3.11 & DivX4 & XviD DivX5 pressed, the pictures change automatically
with about a 6 second interval.
Bitrate may fluctuate: 720 x 480 @30fps
Device may skip decoding 720 x 576 @25fps • : The pictures change automatically with
the high bitrate portions : Maximum bitrate : 4Mbps about a 12 second interval.
and begin decoding again
• : The pictures change automatically with
when Bitrate returns to about a 18 second interval.
normal.

Note
Timer : ENTER RETURN

• Some MPEG-4 files created on a personal computer

may not be play back. That is why Codec Type,
Version and Higher resolution over specification is
not supported.
• This unit supports CD-R/RW written in MPEG4 in
accordance with the “ISO9660 format”. Note
- Depending on a file size, the amount of time between
each picture may be different from the manual.
- If you don’t press any button, the slide show will
start automatically in about 10 seconds by default.

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MP3-JPEG Playback
You can play JPEG using music as a backgound. CHANGING SETUP
1. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select an MP3 file in the clips
menu and then press the ENTER button.
MENU
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select a JPEG file in the
clips menu and then press the ENTER button. Using the Setup Menu
- Music willplay from the beginning
3. Press Stop button when you want to stop the The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by
playback.
allowing you to select various language preferences, set up
a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of
Note
MP3 and JPEG files have to be on the same disc. television screen you have.

1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the
CD-R JPEG Disc remote control. Use the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then
press the Š or ENTER button.
- 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 Language Setup Š

Audio Setup Š
not all of the recorded files may be played.
Display Setup Š
- Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format Parental Setup : Š
can be played. DivX(R) Registration Š
Setup
- The name of the JPEG file may not be longer than 8 Enter Return Menu

characters and should contain no blank spaces or special

characters (. / = +). ❶ Language Setup: Setup of the Language.
- Only a consecutively written multi-session disc can be played. ❷ Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options.
If there is a blank segment in the multi-session disc, the disc ❸ Display Setup : Setup of the Display Options. Use to
select which type of screen you want to
can be played only up to the blank segment.
watch and several display options.
- A maximum of 3000 images can be stored on a single CD.
- Kodak Picture CDs are recommended. ❹ Parental Setup : Setup of the Parental Level. Allows
users to set the level necessary to
- When playing a Kodak Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the
prevent children from viewing unsuitable
pictures folder can be played.
movies such as those with violence,
- Kodak Picture CD: The JPEG files in the pictures folder can
adult subject matter, etc.
be played automatically.
- Konica Picture CD: If you want to see the Picture, select the ❺ Divx(R) Registration : Please use the Registration code
JPEG files in the clips menu. to register this player with the
- Fuji Picture CD: If you want to see the Picture, select the DivX(R) Video On Demand
JPEG files in the clips menu. format. To learn more go to
- QSS Picture CD: The unit may not play QSS Picture CD. www.divx.com/vod.
- If the number of files in 1 Disc is over 500, only 500 JPEG
2. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to access the different features.
files can be played.
Press the Š or ENTER button to access the sub features.
- If the number of folders in 1 Disc is over 500, only JPEG
3. To make the setup screen disappear after setting up, press
files in 500 folders can be played
the MENU button again.

Note
Depending on the disc, some Setup Menu
selections may not work.

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 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 Š
If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle
or ENTER button.
language in advance, they will come up automatically every 3. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Language Setup, then
time you watch a movie. press the Š or ENTER button.
4. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Audio, then press the Š
Using the Player Menu Language
or ENTER button.

English
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 5. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select the desired language, then
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š press the Š or ENTER button.
or ENTER button. - Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack
3. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Language Setup, then language to be the original language the disc is
press the Š or ENTER button. recorded in.
4. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Player Menu, then press - If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the
the Š or ENTER button. original pre-recorded language is selected.
5. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select the desired language, - The language is selected and the screen returns to
then press the Š or ENTER button. Language Setup menu.
- The language is selected and the screen - To make the setup menu disappear, press the
returns to Language Setup menu. MENU button.
LANGUAGE SETUP
- To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU
Player Menu
button. Original
Disc Menu Chinese
LANGUAGE SETUP
Audio √ English
Korean
Subtitle
Player Menu : English Japanese
Disc Menu : English DivX Subtitle Français
English
Audio : English Setup

Subtitle : English Enter Return Menu

DivX Subtitle : Unicode

Setup

Enter Return Menu Using the Subtitle Language

Using the Disc Menu Language 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š
This function changes the text language only on the disc or ENTER button.
menu screens. 3. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Language Setup, then
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. press the Š or ENTER button.
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š 4. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Subtitle, then press the Š
or ENTER button. or ENTER button.
3. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Language Setup, then 5. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select the desired language,
press the Š or ENTER button. then press the Š or ENTER button.
4. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Disc Menu, then press - Select “Automatic” if you want the subtitle language to
the Š or ENTER button. be the same as the language selected as the audio
5. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select the desired language, language.
then press the Š or ENTER button. - Some discs may not contain the language you select as
- If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, your initial language; in that case the disc will use its
the original pre-recorded language is selected. original language setting.
- The language is selected and the screen returns to - The language is selected and the screen returns to
Language Setup menu. setup menu.
- To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU - To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU
button. button.
LANGUAGE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP

Player Menu Player Menu

Chinese √ Automatic
Disc Menu
Player Menu √ English
: English Disc Menu Chinese
Korean Audio English
Audio
Japanese Korean
Subtitle Subtitle
Français Japanese
DivX Subtitle Deutsch DivX Subtitle Français
Setup Setup

Enter Return Menu Enter Return Menu

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Using the DivX Subtitle Language ❶ Dolby Digital Out
- PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. - Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital or DTS via the digital
2. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š output. Select Bitstream when connecting to a
or ENTER button. Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder.
3. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select Language Setup, then Note
press the Š or ENTER button. • There is no analog audio output when you play a DTS
4. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select DivX Subtitle, then press sound disc.
the Š or ENTER button. ❷ MPEG-2 Digital Out
5. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select the desired language, - PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.
then press the Š or ENTER button. - Bitstream : Converts to MPEG-2 Digital Bitstream (5.1CH
- The language is selected and the screen returns to or 8CH). Select Bitstream when using the
Language Setup menu. Digital Audio Output.
- To make the setup menu disappear, press the ❸ DTS
MENU button. Select On when connecting to a DTS Decoder.
- Off : Doesn’t output digital signal.
LANGUAGE SETUP
- On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output.
Player Menu : English
Disc Menu √ Unicode ❹ Dynamic Compression
Audio Western
Subtitle Central - On : To select dynamic compression.
Cyrillic
DivX Subtitle
Greek - Off : To select the standard range.
Setup

Enter Return Menu

❺ PCM Down Sampling
- On : Select this when the Amplifier connected to the player
Setting Up the Audio is not 96KHz compatible. In this case, the 96KHz
Options signals will be down converted to 48KHZ.
- Off : Select this when the Amplifier connected to the player
Audio Options allows you to setup the audio device is 96KHz compatible. In this case, all signals will be
and sound status settings depending on the audio output without any changes.
system in use.

1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

Note :
2. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š
Even when PCM Down sampling is Off
or ENTER button.
3. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select Audio Setup, then press • Some discs will only output down sampled
the Š or ENTER button. audio through the digital outputs.
4. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select the desired item, then
• To make the Setup menu disappear, press the
press the Š or ENTER button.
MENU button.

Language Setup Š

Audio Setup Š

Display Setup Š
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Parental Setup : Š

DivX(R) Registration Š Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol

Setup

Enter Return Menu

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

AUDIO SETUP
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Dolby Digital Out : PCM Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
MPEG-2 Digital Out : PCM
DTS : Off
Dynamic Compression : On
PCM Down Sampling : On
Setup

Enter Return Menu

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 Setting Up the Display ❺ TV System
- NTSC : In case of using NTSC disc
Options • If your TV system only has PAL-Video input, you
Display options enable you to set various video functions of must choose “PAL”. When you choose “PAL”,
the player. Interlace output format is PAL 60 Hz output.
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. • If your TV system only has NTSC, input you
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š must choose “NTSC ”.
or ENTER button. - PAL : In case of using PAL disc
3. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Display Setup, then press

English
• If your TV system only has NTSC-Video input,
the Š or ENTER button.
you must choose “NTSC”.
4. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select the desired item, then
press the Š or ENTER button. • If your TV system only has PAL input, you must
choose “PAL ”.
Language Setup Š DISPLAY SETUP
Audio Setup Š TV Aspect : 4:3 L-Box

Display Setup Š Still Mode : Auto

Screen Messages : On
Parental Setup : Š
Black Level : Off
DivX(R) Registration Š TV System
System : PAL NTSC
Setup
Video Output √ PAL
Enter Return Menu Setup

❶ TV Aspect
Depending on a type of television you have, you ➏ Video Output
may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). Select Video Output.
- 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see - S-Video : Select when you want to use Video
the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD and S-Video Out.
supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 - I-SCAN : Select when you want to use
ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top Component Interlace (625i/525i) Out.
and bottom of the screen. - P-SCAN : Select when you want to use
- 4:3 Pan&Scan : Select this for conventional Component Progressive (625p/525p) Out.
size TVs when you want to see the central por- • If the Yes/No selection in the Display Setup
tion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right sub Menu is not made within 10 seconds, the
side of movie picture will be cut off.)
screen returns to the previous menu.
- 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9
picture on your wide screen TV.
DISPLAY SETUP

TV Aspect
Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Wide DISPLAY SETUP
√ 4:3 Letter Box
Still Mode 4:3 Pan&Scan
TV Aspect : 4:3 L-Box
Screen Message 16:9 Wide
Still Mode : Auto
Black Level : Off
Screen Messages : On
TV System : PAL
Black Level
Video Output : S-Video √ S-Video
Setup TV System
I-SCAN
Enter Return Menu
VideoOutput
Video Output : COMPOSIT/SVID
P-SCAN Š
Setup

❷ Still Mode
These options will help prevent picture shake in
still mode and display small text clearer. • Consult your TV User’s Manual to find
- Auto : When selecting Auto, Field/Frame mode out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If
will be automatically converted. Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV
- Field : Select this feature when the screen User’s Manual regarding Progressive Scan
shakes in the Auto mode. settings in the TV’s menu system.
- Frame : Select this feature when you want to • If Video Output is set incorrectly, the screen
see small letters more clearly in the Auto mode. may be blocked.

❸ Screen Messages
Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off.
❹ Black Level
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.(On or Off) It
does not function in Progressive mode.
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 Setting Up the Parental To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU
button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs
Control that contain Level 7,8 will not play.
The Parental Control function works in conjunction
with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which
Changing the Password
helps you control the types of DVDs that your family
watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
Setting Up the Rating Level 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. or ENTER button.
2. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select Setup, then press the Š
or ENTER button. Language Setup Š

Audio Setup Š

Language Setup Š Display Setup Š

Audio Setup Š Parental Setup : Š

Display Setup Š DivX(R) Registration Š

Setup
Parental Setup : Š Enter Return Menu

DivX(R) Registration Š
Setup
3. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select Parental Setup, then
Enter Return Menu

press the Š or ENTER button. The Enter Password screen

3. Press the ›/‚
‚ buttons to select Parental Setup, then appears. Enter your password.
press the Š or ENTER button.

Language Setup Š
Language Setup Š
Audio Setup Š
Audio Setup Š
Display Setup Š
Display Setup Š
Parental Setup : Š
Parental Setup : Š
DivX(R) Registration Š
DivX(R) Registration Š Setup
Setup
Enter Return Menu
Enter Return Menu

4. Press the ›/‚

‚ buttons to select Rating Level, then press 4. Press the ›/‚
‚ button to select Change Password, then
the Š or ENTER button. press the Š or ENTER button. Enter your new password
again.
PARENTAL SETUP
PARENTAL SETUP
Rating Level : Kids Safe
Rating Level :Kids Safe
Change Password
Change Password

Setup
Setup
Enter Return Menu

Enter Return Menu

5. Enter your password.

- By default, password is set to 0000. PARENTAL SETUP
Rating Level :Kids Safe
PARENTAL SETUP
Change Password
Rating Level : Kids Safe

Change Password Enter Password

Enter Password
Setup

Enter Return Menu

Setup

Enter Return Menu

PARENTAL SETUP
6. Press the ›/‚ ‚ buttons to select the Rating Level you want, Rating Level :Kids Safe

then press the Š or ENTER button. Change Password

e.g) Setting up in Kids Safe. Enter New Password

PARENTAL SETUP
Setup
Rating
RatingLevel
Level : Kids Safe
√ Kids Safe
Enter Return Menu
Change Passwor Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Note
Setup
Level 6
If you have forgotten your password, see
Enter Return Menu
“Forgot Password” in the Troubleshooting Guide.

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 REFERENCE
2. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select Total, then press the
Firmware upgrade
ENTER button.

Introduction

English
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).
Because the specially new mpeg4 codec continues and
Firmware upgrade starts
it is appearing. What improvements are made depends
on the upgrade software you are using as well as the
- In the middle of the writing, the tray will open
software that your DVD-player contained before the automatically. After taking out the disc, please wait for
upgrade. about 2 minutes.
How to make an upgrade disc - If the unit was succesfully updated, the unit will turn off
Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R or CD- and on after closing the tray automatically. When the
RW disc, using the following settings: unit turns on, this screen will display.
3. Press the number buttons to select the desired language

1. You have to download a new file through Download Center

of Samsung Internet Site (www.samsung.com).
2. Write the file to Disc using CD-RW of your computer.

Note
- File System CD-ROM ISO Level
- Character set ISO 9660
- Finalized, single session
- Write speed low Note
- If the “Select Menu Language” doesn’t appear,
Upgrade procedure please contact to “Samsung Service Center”.
- Do not press any button and unplug the power
cord during upgrade.
- The upgrade procedure may change, refer to
1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray. Close the
the web site (www.samsung.com).
tray. The Firmware upgrade screen appears.

Firmware upgrade
appears on the display

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 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 P3
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain
remote control. the microprocessor inside the remote control to reset it. Reinstall batteries and try
to operate the remote control again.

• Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. P5
Disc does not play.
• Check the region number of the DVD.
• 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met. :
1) The DVD player is connected with the proper Amplifier P13-14
5.1 channel sound is 2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.
not being reproduced. • Check whether the disc being played has the “5.1 ch” mark on the outside.
• Check if your audio system is connected and working properly. P26
• In a SETUP Menu, is the Audio Output set to Bitstream?
• The features or action cannot be completed at this time because:
The icon appears 1. The DVD’s software restricts it.
on screen. 2. The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).
3. The feature is not available at the moment.
4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range.
Disc Menu doesn’t appear. • Check if the disc has a Menu.

Play mode differs from the • Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the
Setup Menu selection. disc is not encoded with the corresponding function. P24~28

The screen ratio • The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.

cannot be changed. P27

No audio. • Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio Options
Menu. P26

• Press the button (in front panel) for more than 5 seconds under no disc
The screen is blocked P15
inside. All settings will revert to the factory settings.

• Press the button (in front panel ) for more than 5 seconds
Forgot password P28
under no disc inside. All settings including the password will revert to the factory
settings. Don't use this unless absolutely necessary.

If you experience • Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that contains the
other problems. explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again.
• If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized ser-
vice center.

The picture is noisy or • Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched. P2
distorted • Clean the disc.

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Specifications

Power Requirements AC 110-240 V, 60/50 Hz

Power Consumption 9W
Weight 1.7 Kg
General
Dimensions 430mm (W) X 207mm (D) X 37mm (H)

English
Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C
Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 %
DVD Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec.
(DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) Approx. Play Time
(Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min.
CD : 12Cm Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec.
Disc (COMPACT DISC) Maximum Play Time : 74 min.
CD : 8Cm Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec.
(COMPACT DISC) Maximum Play Time : 20 min.
Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec.
VCD : 12Cm
Maximum Play Time : 74 min. (Video + Audio)
Composite Video 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Component Video Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Video
Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Output
Luminance Signal : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
S-Video
Chrominance Signal : 0.3 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
2 Channel L(1/L), R(2/R)

*Frequency Response 48 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 22 kHz

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 with out notice.
- Weight and dimensions are approximate.

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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG
customer care centre.

Region Country Customer Care Center ☎ Web Site

CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/ca
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U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com
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ECUADOR 1-800-10-7267 www.samsung.com/latin
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Latin America
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PANAMA 800-7267 www.samsung.com/latin
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 1-800-7267-864 www.samsung.com/latin
VENEZUELA 1-800-100-5303 www.samsung.com/latin
BELGIUM 02 201 2418 www.samsung.com/be
CZECH REPUBLIC 844 000 844 www.samsung.com/cz
DENMARK 38 322 887 www.samsung.com/dk
FINLAND 09 693 79 554 www.samsung.com/fi
FRANCE 08 25 08 65 65 (0,15€/Min) www.samsung.com/fr
GERMANY 01805 - 121213 (€ 0,12/Min) www.samsung.de
HUNGARY 06 40 985 985 www.samsung.com/hu
ITALIA 199 153 153 www.samsung.com/it
Europe LUXEMBURG 02 261 03 710 www.samsung.lu
NETHERLANDS 0900 20 200 88 (€ 0.10/Min) www.samsung.com/nl
NORWAY 231 627 22 www.samsung.com/no
POLAND 0 801 801 881 www.samsung.com/pl
PORTUGAL 80 8 200 128 www.samsung.com/pt
SLOVAKIA 0850 123 989 www.samsung.com/sk
SPAIN 902 10 11 30 www.samsung.com/es
SWEDEN 08 585 367 87 www.samsung.com/se
U.K 0870 242 0303 www.samsung.com/uk
RUSSIA 8-800-200-0400 www.samsung.ru
CIS UKRAINE 8-800-502-0000 www.samsung.com/ur
AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com/au
CHINA 800-810-5858, 010- 6475 1880 www.samsung.com.cn
HONG KONG 2862 6001 www.samsung.com/hk
3030 8282
INDIA www.samsung.com/in
1600 1100 11
INDONESIA 0800-112-8888 www.samsung.com/id
Asia Pacific JAPAN 0120-327-527 www.samsung.com/jp
MALAYSIA 1800-88-9999 www.samsung.com/my
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SINGAPORE 1800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/sg
1800-29-3232
THAILAND www.samsung.com/th
02-689-3232
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VIETNAM 1 800 588 889 www.samsung.com/vn
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Middle East & Africa
U.A.E 800SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/mea

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If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,
please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.
☎ 2862 6001/ www.samsung.com/hk

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