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DVD Player DVD Speler

DVD-P450

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Precautions

1. Setting up

- Refer to the identification label located on the rear of your player for its proper operating voltage. - Install your player in a cabinet with adequate ventilation holes. (7~10cm) Do not block ventilation holes on any of the components for air circulation. - Do not push the disc tray in by hand. - Do not stack components. - Be sure to turn all components off before moving the player. - Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them off. - Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use, especially if you dont use it for a long time.

2. For your safety

STANDBY/ON

EZ VIEW

LOADING
- 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 covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personal.

3. Caution

- Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes. Use of this product is for personal use only. - Do not put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the player. - Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally. - When condensation forms inside the player due to sharp changes in temperature, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the player at room temperature until the inside of the player becomes dry and operational.

4. Disc

- Do not use record-cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents that may cause damage to the disc surface. - Do not touch the discs signal surface. Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole in the center. - Wipe the dirt away gently; never wipe a cloth back and forth over the disc.

5. Environmental info

- The battery used in this product contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment. - So, dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for 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 unit or process conforming to ISO/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/OUR 11172-3 or ISO/OUR 13818-3. CAUTION: USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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Before you start

Accessories

Remote Control
Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)

Users Manual

Video/Audio Cable
Install Batteries in the Remote control
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
Replace the battery cover.
If the remote control doesnt operate properly:
- Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) - Check if the batteries are drained. - Check if remote control sensor is blocked by obstacles. - Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

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TA B L E

CONTENTS

Precautions. 2 Before you start. 4

Chapter 1: Setup

General Features. 6 Disc Type and Characteristics. 7 Description. 8 Tour of the Remote Control. 10

Chapter 2: Connections

Choosing a Connection. 11
Chapter 3: Basic Functions
Playing a Disc. 17 Using the Search and Skip Functions. 19 Using the Display Function. 20 Using the Disc and Title Menu. 22 Using the Function Menu. 23 Repeat Play. 24 Slow Repeat Play. 25 Program Play & Random Play. 26
Chapter 4: Advanced Functions
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View). 27 Selecting the Audio Language. 29 Selecting the Subtitle Language. 30 Changing the Camera Angle. 31 Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function. 31 Using the Bookmark Function. 32 Using the Zoom Function. 34 How to insert a Memory Card. 35 DVD AUDIO Playback. 36 Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4. 39 Folder Selection. 39 MP3/WMA Playback. 40 MPEG4 Playback. 42 Picture CD Playback. 44
Chapter 5: Changing Setup Menu
Using the Setup Menu. 46 Setting Up the Language Features. 47 Setting Up the Audio Options. 51 Setting Up the Display Options. 53 Setting Up the Parental Control. 55

Chapter 6: Reference

Firmware upgrade. 58 Troubleshooting. 59 Specifications. 60

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Chapter 1

General Features

Excellent Sound Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction. Screen Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. Slow Motion An important scene can be viewed in slow motion. Program Play (CD) You can program tracks to play in desired order. Parental Control (DVD) The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to prohibit children from viewing harmful movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc. Various On-Screen Menu Functions You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies. Progressive Scan Progressive scanning creates an improved picture with double the scan lines of a conventional interlaced picture. EZ VIEW (DVD) Easy View enables picture adjustment to match your TV's screen size (16:9 or 4:3). Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG) You can view Digital Photos on your TV. Repeat You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button. MP3/WMA This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA files. Instant Replay (DVD) This function is used to replay the previous 10 seconds of a movie from the current position. Instant Skip (DVD) This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds. MPEG4 This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file. DVD AUDIO DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DVD.

Disc Markings

Region Number
Play Region Number PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc. Dolby Digital disc

STEREO

DIGITAL SOUND
Stereo disc Digital Audio disc DTS disc MP3 disc DVD AUDIO disc
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.

DivX Certification

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

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Description

Front Panel Controls

STANDBY/ON ( ) When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out and the player is turned on. DISC TRAY Place the disc here. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Press to open and close the disc tray. DISPLAY Operation indicators are displayed here. MULTI CARD INPUT Insert a Memory Card.
EZ VIEW The aspect ratio of a picture can easily be adjusted to your TV's screen size (16:9 or 4:3). STOP ( ) Stops disc play. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH Use to forward skip a scene or music. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH Use to reverse skip a scene or music.

7. 8. 9.

2. 3. 4. 5.
10. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) Begin or pause disc play.

Front Panel Display

1. 2. Chapter/Track number indicator Total playing time/Displays various messages concerning operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD. no dISC: No disc loaded. OPEN: The disc tray is open. LOAd: Player is loading disc information.

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

Connections

- Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. - Refer to the users manual of the additional components (such as a TV) you are connecting for more information on those particular components.
Connection to a TV (Video)
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 your TV.
Turn on the DVD player and TV.
RED WHITE YELLOW Audio Cable Video Cable

YELLOW

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Video signal from the DVD player appears on the TV screen.
Note - Noise may be generated if the audio cable placed too close to the power cable. - If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 15 to 16) - The number and position of terminals may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your 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 are delivered through the audio output.)
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 your TV.
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.

RED WHITE

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the SVideo signal from the DVD player appears on your TV screen.

Audio Cable

S-Video Cable (not included)
Set the Video Output to COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54)
Note - If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection page. (See pages 15 to 16) - The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.

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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 picture 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.)

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.

RED BLUE GREEN

Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the DVD player appears on the TV screen.
Audio Cable Component cable (not included)

RED BLUE

Set the Video Output to Component(I-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54)
Note - If Video output is incorrectly set to COMPOSITE/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 15 to 16) - The component terminal of your TV may be marked R-Y, B-Y, Y or Cr, Cb, Y instead of PR, PB, Y depending on the manufacturer. The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.

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Connection to a TV (Progressive)
Set the Video Output to Component(P-SCAN) in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54)
To see the progressive video output, - Consult your TV Users Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV Users Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TVs 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. Progressive scanning method provides better and clearer picture quality.

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Connection to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier)
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of the Amplifier.
Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, 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 11 to 14.
Turn on the DVD player, TV, and Amplifier.

2-Channel stereo amp

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 51 to 52) - The position of terminals may 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)
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. If using a coaxial cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) terminal of the Amplifier.

Note When playing VCD 2.0, this function works only when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC MENU button.

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Using the Display Function
When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD/MPEG4 You can select Info in the function menu by pressing the MENU button.
During play, press the INFO button on the remote control.
Press the / buttons to select the desired item.

0:00:13 ENG 5.1CH Off

01 0:00:43
When playing VCD 2.0, this function works only when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC MENU button.

01 0:00:48

01 0:00:13 MP3 1/8 On 640x272

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Press the / buttons to make the desired setup, then press the ENTER button.
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.
To make the screen disappear, press the INFO button again.
Note To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to tracks on an audio CD). Allows playback of the film from a desired time. You must enter the starting time as a reference. The time search function does not operate on some discs. Refers to the film's soundtrack language. In the example, the soundtrack is played in English 5.1CH. A DVD disc can have up to eight different soundtracks. The MP3, AC3 and WMA are supported.(DivX) Refers to the subtitle languages available in 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 to 32 different subtitles. (DivX) 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 automatically. So you can see the larger screen.

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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.
Press the / buttons to select Disc Menu, then press the or ENTER button.
Press ENTER key for Disc Menu
Note - Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu may not work. - You can also use the Disc Menu, using the DISC MENU button on the remote control. - In VCD 2.0 the DISC MENU button is used to select Menu On or Menu Off mode.

Using the Title Menu (DVD)
Press the / buttons to select Title Menu, then press the or ENTER button.
Press ENTER key for Title Menu
Note - Depending on a disc, the Title Menu may not work. - Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc.

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Using the Function Menu

Using the Function Menu (DVD/VCD)
Press the MENU button during playback.
Press the / buttons to select Function, then press the or ENTER button. - Info (See pages 20 to 21) - Zoom (See page 34) - Bookmark (See pages 32 to 33) - Repeat (See pages 24 to 25) - EZ View (See pages 27 to 28)
Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat EZ View
Press the / buttons to select one of the five functions. Then press the or ENTER button to access the function.
You can also directly select these functions using their respective buttons on the remote control.

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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.
Press the / buttons to select Chapter, Title or A-B, then press the ENTER button.

Off 01

01 A-B

REPEAT

VCD/CD
DVD repeats play by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat play by disc or track. Chapter ( ): repeats the chapter that is playing. Title ( ): repeats the title that is playing. Disc ( ): repeats the disc that is playing. Track ( ): repeats the track that is playing. A-B: repeats a segment of the disc that you select.
Using the A-B Repeat function 1. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 2. Press the / buttons to select A-B. 3. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to start (A). B is automatically highlighted. 4. Press the ENTER button at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). - To return to normal play, press the CLEAR button. Note A-B REPEAT does not allow you to set point (B) until at least 5 seconds of playback time has elapsed after point (A) has been set.
To return to normal play, press REPEAT button again, then press the / buttons to select Off and press ENTER button.
Note - Depending on a disc, the Repeat function may not work. - When playing VCD 2.0, this function works only when the menu is off. Select Menu Off by pressing the DISC MENU button.

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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.
Press and hold the SEARCH ( ) button to choose the play speed between 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 of normal during PAUSE or STEP mode.

Press the EZ VIEW button. - The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. - The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the Display Setup menu. - To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the Display Setup menu. (See pages 53 to 54).

WIDE SCREEN

To make the aspect ratio bar disappear, press the CLEAR button.
If you are using a 16:9 TV

Advanced Functions

For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - WIDE SCREEN Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. - SCREEN FIT The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear. The picture will look vertically stretched. (Depending on a type of disc, the black bars may not disappear completely.) - ZOOM FIT The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs - 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
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box 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 The left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed. - SCREEN FIT The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and a full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched. - ZOOM FIT The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged. For 4:3 aspect ratio discs - Normal Screen Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio. - 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.

Note This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc.

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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/MPEG4)
Press the AUDIO button. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.

ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH

VCD/CD When playing a VCD or CD, you can select among Stereo, Right or Left.

Stereo

Press the / buttons to select the desired Audio on a MPEG4 then press the ENTER.

PCM 1/2

To remove the AUDIO icon, press the CLEAR or RETURN button.
Note - This function depends on audio languages are encoded on the disc and may not work. - A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio languages. - To have the same audio language come up whenever you play a DVD; Refer to Using the Audio Language on page 49.

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Selecting the Subtitle Language
You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button.
Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD/MPEG4)
Press the SUBTITLE button. The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.

SUBTITLE

Press the / buttons to select the desired subtitle language on a MPEG4 then press the ENTER.
Note - Depending on DVDs, you can change the desired subtitle in the Disc Menu. Press the DISC MENU button. - This function depends on what subtitles are encoded on the disc and may not work on all DVDs. - A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages. - To have the same subtitle language come up whenever you play a DVD; Refer to Using the Subtitle Language on page 50.
To remove the SUBTITLE icon, press the CLEAR or RETURN button.

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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 angle number and the number of angles available.
Press the ANGLE button repeatedly to select the desired angle. To remove the ANGLE icon, press the CLEAR or RETURN button.
Note If the disc has only one angle, this feature wont work. Currently, very few discs have this feature.

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MPEG4 Playback

MPEG4 Play Function
AVI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only AVI format files with the.avi extensions can be played.
Press the / or / buttons to select an avi file (DivX/XviD), then press the ENTER button.

ROOT. WMA JPEG MP3 MPEG4

Press the REPEAT button to change playback mode. There are 4 modes, such as Off, Folder, Title and A-B. - Off: Normal Playback - Folder : Repeats the AVI files which have the same extension in the current folder. - Title : repeats the title that is playing. - A-B : repeats a segment of the file that you select.

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MPEG4 Function Description
Function Description Reference page -
CD-R AVI file This unit can play the following video compression formats within the AVI file format: - DivX 3.11 contents - DivX 4 contents (Based on MPEG4 Simple Profile) - DivX 5 contents (MPEG4 simple profile plus additional features such as bi-directional frames. Qpel and GMC are also supported.) - XviD MPEG4 compliant Contents. This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum below.
During play, press the or Skip button, it moves forward ( or ) or backward 5 minutes. During play, press and hold SEARCH ( or ) button to Search ( or ) search at a faster speed. (2X,4X,8X) Allows you to search at a Slow Motion slower speed in an AVI file. Play (1/8X, 1/4X, 1/2X) Each time the STEP button Step Motion is pressed, a new frame will Play appear. ZOOM 2X/4X/2X/Normal in order
DivX3.11 & DivX4 & XviD
720 x 480 @30fps 720 x 576 @25fps : Maximum bitrate : 4Mbps
- These functions may not work depending on MPEG4 file.
Bitrate may fluctuate: Device may skip decoding the high bitrate portions and begin decoding again when Bitrate returns to normal.
Note - Some MPEG4 files created on a personal computer may not be played. 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. - This unit supports subtitle file formats such as.SMI,.SRT,.SUB,.SSA,.ASS,.PSD and.TXT.

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Chapter 5

CHANGING SETUP

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.
With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the / buttons to select Setup, then press the or ENTER button.
Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup :

DivX(R) Registration

Language Setup : Setup of the Language. Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options. Display Setup : Setup of the Display Options. Use to select which type of screen you want to watch and several display options. Parental Setup : Setup of the Parental Level. Allows users to set the level necessary to prevent children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc. DivX(R) Registration : Please use the Registration code to register this player with the DivX(R) Video On Demand format. To learn more, go to www.divx.com/vod.
Press the / buttons to access the different features. Press the or ENTER button to access the sub features.
To make the setup screen disappear after setting up, press the MENU button again.
Note Depending on the disc, some Setup menu selections may not work.

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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 button.
Press the / buttons to select Setup, then press the or ENTER button.
Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : DivX(R) Registration
Press the / buttons to select Language Setup, then press the or ENTER button.
Press the / buttons to select Player Menu, then press the or ENTER button.
LANGUAGE SETUP Player Menu Disc Menu Audio Subtitle : English : English : English : Automatic

Changing Setup Menu

Press the / buttons to select the desired language, then press the or ENTER button.
PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE Player Menu English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano Nederlands
- The language is selected and the screen returns to Language Setup menu. - To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU button.

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Using the Disc Menu Language
This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens.
Press the / buttons to select Disc Menu, then press the or ENTER button.

Disc Menu

DISC MENU LANGUAGE English Franais Deutsch Espaol Italiano Nederlands Others
- Select Others if the language you want is not listed. - If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected. - The language is selected and the screen returns to Language Setup menu. - To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU button.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Setting Up the Display Options
Display options enable you to set various video functions of the player.
Press the / buttons to select Display Setup, then press the or ENTER button.
DISPLAY SETUP TV Aspect Still Mode Black Level TV System Video Output : 4 :3 L-Box : Auto : Off : PAL : COMPOSIT/S-VID

Screen Messages : On

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TV Aspect Depending on a type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). - 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. - 4:3 Pan Scan : Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.) - 16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your wide screen TV.
TV ASPECT 4:3 Lettre Box 4:3 Pan Scan 16:9 Wide
- PAL : In case of using PAL disc If your TV system only has NTSC-Video input, you must choose NTSC. If your TV system only has PAL input, you must choose PAL.
Video Output Select Video Output. - COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO : Select when you want to use Video and S-Video Out. - Component (I-SCAN) : Select when you want to use Component Interlace (625i/525i) Out. - Component (P-SCAN) : Select when you want to use Component Progressive (625p/525p) Out. If the Yes/No selection in the Display Setup sub Menu is not made within 10 seconds, the screen returns to the previous menu.
DISPLAY SETUP TV Aspect Still Mode : 4 :3 L-Box : Auto : Off : PAL : COMPOSIT/S-VID
Still Mode These options will help prevent picture shake in still mode and display small text clearer. - Auto : When selecting Auto, Field/Frame mode will be automatically converted. - Field : Select this feature when the screen shakes in the Auto mode. - Frame : Select this feature when you want to see small letters more clearly in the Auto mode. Screen Messages Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the screen.(On or Off) It does not function in Progressive mode. TV System - NTSC : In case of using NTSC disc If your TV system only has PAL-Video input, you must choose PAL. When you choose PAL, Interlace output format is PAL 60 Hz output. If your TV system only has NTSC, input you must choose NTSC.
Screen Messages : On Black Level TV System Video Output
DISPLAY SETUP COMPOSITE/S-VIDEO Component(I-SCAN) Component(P-SCAN)
Consult your TV Users Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV Users Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TVs menu system. If Video Output is set incorrectly, the screen may be blocked.

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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.
Press the / buttons to select Parental Setup, then press the or ENTER button.
Press the or ENTER button to select Yes if you want to use a password. The Enter Password screen appears.
PARENTAL SETUP Use Password : No
Enter your password. The Re-enter Password screen appears to confirm the password. Enter your password again. The player is locked ( ).

CREATE PASSWORD

Enter Password ----

Re-enter Password ----

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Setting Up the Rating Level

Enter your password.

PASSWORD CHECK

Enter Password

Press the / buttons to select Rating Level, then press the or ENTER button.
PARENTAL SETUP Use Password Rating Level Change Password : Yes :8
Press the / buttons to select the Rating Level you want, then press the or ENTER button. e.g) Setting up in Level 6.
Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level 8 Adult 1 Kids Safe

RATING LEVEL

To make the setup menu disappear, press the MENU button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play.

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Changing the Password

Press the / buttons to select Parental Setup, then press the or ENTER button. The Enter Password screen appears. Enter your password.
Press the / button to select Change Password, then press the or ENTER button. Enter your new password. Re-enter the new password again.
Use Password Rating Level Change Password

PARENTAL SETUP : Yes :8

CHANGE PASSWORD

Enter New Password ----

Note If you have forgotten your password, see Forgot Password in the Troubleshooting Guide.

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Chapter 6

REFERENCE

Firmware upgrade

Introduction
Samsung will often support the software upgrade to improve the performance of this unit to the latest status, through Samsung Internet Site (www.samsung.com). Because the specially new MPEG4 codec continues and it is appearing. What improvements are made depends on the upgrade software you are using as well as the software that your DVD-player contained before the upgrade.