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    Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)/www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics America,Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park,NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com AK68-01091A cover 5/6/06 4:42 PM Page 1[...]

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    G etting Started 2- English Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . This symbol indicates importa[...]

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    G etting Started English - 3 Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do [...]

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    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 12 13 1 4 1 5 PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS G etting Started 4- English General Features Player Features Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG) Y ou can enjoy digital photos on your TV . MP3 Playback This unit can play mp3 files from CD-R/-RW , DVD-R/- RW/-RAM, Memory Cards. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HD[...]

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    PLA Y MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS G etting Started English - 5 Before Reading the User ’ s Manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual 1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 2~3) 2) If a problem occurs, check the T r[...]

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    G etting Started 6- English Contents Getting Started Getting Started W arning ....................................................................2 Precautions ...............................................................3 Important Safety Instructions .................................3 Handling Cautions ..........................................[...]

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    G etting Started English - 7 System Setup System Setup On-Screen Menu Navigation ..................................39 Setting up the Language Options .........................40 Setting up the Audio Options ................................40 Setting up the Speaker Options ............................41 Setting up the Video display/output Options...[...]

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    G etting Started 8- English Disc Type and Characteristics BD-ROM - BD-RE AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided BD-R Single sided(5 inches) 240 DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Double sided(5 inches) 480 Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 80 Double sided(3 1/2 inches) 160 AUDIO-CD AUDIO Single sided(5 inches) 74 Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 20 Single-sided 480 DVD-RAM 5 inches ([...]

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    G etting Started English - 9 Disc T ype ■ This Blu-ray disc player supports discs that are compatible with DVD-RAM Standard V ersion 2.0. ■ Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the box[...]

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    G etting Started 10 - English • Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs in both the Video and VR Modes. • Once a DVD-RW recorded in V ideo Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. • Y ou cannot play a DVD-RAM in most DVD components due to compatibility issues. • Only DVD-RAM stand[...]

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    G etting Started English - 11 Cautions on handling discs • Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil. • Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner . • Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or left[...]

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    G etting Started 12 - English 1. POWER BUTTON T urns the Blu-ray disc player on and off. 2. ST ANDBY INDICA TOR When the unit is first plugged in, this indicator lights. 3. DISC TRA Y Opens to accept a disc. 4. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray . 5. DISPLA Y Displays the playing status, time, etc. 6. SEARCH/SKIP BUTTONS Goes to the n[...]

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    G etting Started English - 13 Rear Panel 1. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT Connect to a 5.1CH analog input on an A/V amplifier 2. AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables. 3. VIDEO OUT Connects the input of external equipment using a video cable. 4. S-VIDEO OUT Connects the input of external equipment using an S-Video [...]

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    00057A OPEN/CLOSE TV POWER INPUT SEL. SCENE SEARCH PLA Y STOP TV MUTE VOL MENU DISC MENU AUDIO MARKER POPUP MENU TITLE MENU REPEA T CANCEL REPEA T INFO SUBTITLE ZOOM RETURN ENTER CH POWER G etting Started T our of the Remote Control 11 . INFO Button This will display current setting or disc status. 12. COLOR Button : RED(A), GREEN (B), YELLOW(C), B[...]

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    G etting Started English - 15 Unpacking Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below . Preparing the Remote Control 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 . • Close the battery cover . [...]

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    SAMSUNG AIWA ANAM BANG & OLUFSEN BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BRIONVEGA CGE CONTINENT AL EDISON DAEWOO EMERSON FERGUSON FINLUX FORMENTI FUJITSU GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HIT ACHI IMPERIAL JVC LG LOEWE LOEWE OPT A MAGNA VOX METZ MITSUBISHI MIV AR NEC NEWSAN NOBLEX NOKIA NORDMENDE P ANASONIC PHILIPS PHONOLA PIONEER RADIOLA RADIOMARELLI RCA REX SABA SALORA SANYO SCHN[...]

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    English - 17 C onnecting C onnections This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray disc player to other external components. Quick Overview A Quick Overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the Blu-ray disc player . Connecting to a TV(Video) Connecting to a TV (S-Video) Connecting to an Audi[...]

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    18 - English C onnecting Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the Blu-ray disc player with a TV and other components. Y ou may choose from VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT and HDMI mode for video output. Use the TV OUT SELECT button on the front panel of the unit to select the video output while the di[...]

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    English - 19 C onnecting Connecting to a TV (S-Video) - Connecting to your TV using an S-V ideo cable. - Y ou 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.) 1. Using an [...]

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    20 - English C onnecting ■ Depending on your TV , certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. ■ Please refer to the user's manual of your TV . ■ If an HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable is plugged into TV , the Blu-ray disc player ’s output is set to HDMI/DVI automatically about 10 seconds later . ■ If Component and HDMI are both connected, HD[...]

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    English - 21 C onnecting Connecting 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 Blu-ray disc player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your Amplifier . 2. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT or HDMI OUT terminals o[...]

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    22 - English C onnecting Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, MPEG2 or DTS Amplifier) 1. If using an optical cable (not included), connect the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray disc player to the DIGIT AL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal of your Amplifier . If using a coaxial cable (not included), connect the DIGI[...]

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    English - 23 C onnecting ■ 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 40 to 41) ■ The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier . Please refer to the user's [...]

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    24 - English P layback ■ T urn on your TV and set it to the correct V ideo Input on the TV's remote control. ■ If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input. After plugging in the player , the first time you press the POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want to select a la[...]

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    English - 25 P layback ■ Do not remove the memory card while it is playing. This may cause data loss. ■ Memory cards are only available for playback. ■ Repeat and random playback is available. ■ Memory cards that can be used in the left slot : Compact Flash Card, Micro Drive ■ Memory cards that can be used in the right slot : Memory Stick[...]

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    26 - English P layback Step Motion Play Press the STEP ( ) button on the remote control during play for Step Motion play . • Each time the button is pressed a new frame will appear . • When the step( ) button is pressed, the next frame will be activated. • When the step( ) button is pressed, the previous frame will be activated. • Press the[...]

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    4 Press the …†œ √ button to select the desired scene, then press the ENTER button. • The selected scene will be played. 5 T o play another scene of the selected Actor , press the œ √ button to select another scene, then press the ENTER button. English - 27 P layback Using the Scene Search Function ■ Depending on the disc, the Scene Se[...]

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    Using the Disc Menu 1 During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the …†œ √ buttons to make the desired setup, then press the √ or ENTER button. • The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 12 13 1 4 1 5 28 - English P layback Using the Display Function 1 During playback, pr[...]

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    English - 29 P layback Using the Title Menu 1 During playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the …†œ √ buttons to make the desired setup, then press the ENTER button. • The T itle menu setup options may vary from disc to disc. ■ Depending on the disc, the T itle Menu may not be available. ■ T itle Menu will[...]

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    30 - English P layback Y ou can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button 1 Press the AUDIO button during playback. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . • The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 2 T o remove the AUDIO icon, press the CANCEL or RETURN button.[...]

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    English - 31 P layback The features lets you bookmarks sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the MARKER button 1 During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. 2 Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. • The number 01 is displayed and the scene is memorized. 3 Press the √ buttons t[...]

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    P layback Playing back a bookmark Using the MARKER button 1 During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. 2 Press the œ √ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. 3 Press the ENTER or PLA Y/P AUSE( ) button to start playing from the selected scene. 4 Press the ENTER button again when the desired scene appears. The number 02 is dis[...]

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    English - 33 P layback 1. Current track (song): Displays the number of the track currently being played. 2. This shows the operating state of a disc and a playback time corresponding to a portion that is currently played. 3. Displays the current folder , current file type and file name. 4. Displays available buttons. 5. Displays the current play in[...]

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    Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/ MP3 disc playback 00057A OPEN/CLOSE TV POWER INPUT SEL. SCENE SEARCH PLA Y STOP TV MUTE VOL MENU DISC MENU AUDIO MARKER POPUP MENU TITLE MENU REPEA T CANCEL REPEA T INFO SUBTITLE ZOOM RETURN ENTER CH POWER 34 - English P layback 1. …† buttons : Selects a track (song). 2. œ√ buttons: Mov[...]

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    English - 35 P layback Playlist Y ou can create a playlist with up to 30 tracks. 1 Press the BLUE(D) button during the Music List playback. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select tracks in the order in which you want them to play , then press the ENTER button. 3 If there is a undesired track in the playlist, press the √ … … † † but[...]

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    36 - English P layback <Using the INFO button> 1 Press the ENTER button to select the picture you want to see, then press the INFO button. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select Slide Show. 3 Press the œ√ buttons to select the Slide Show speed, then press the ENTER button. • The Slide Show starts and plays at the selected speed. -[...]

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    English - 37 P layback - T o stop the Zoom - 1 Press the INFO button. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select Zoom Off , then press the ENTER button. Move Photo/Go T o Photo List T o setup, follow steps 1 to 2 in "V iewing a Picture" on page 35. 3 -1 Press the ENTER button to select the picture you want to see. 4 Press the … … ?[...]

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    38 - English P layback Example: Playing MP3 music 1 Insert a Mixed disc(JPEG+MP3) into the disc tray . • The Menu screen is displayed. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button. • The Music List is displayed. 3 Press the … … † † buttons to select the MP3 file you want to play , and then press the E[...]

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    English - 39 S ystem Setup The on-screen menus allow you to enable or disable various functions on your Blu-ray disc player . Use the following buttons to open and navigate through the on-screen menus. 1 MENU Button Press this button on the remote control to open the on-screen menu. Press again to exit the on-screen menu. 2 …†œ √ Buttons Pre[...]

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    1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or √ button. 3 Press the … … † † buttons to select Language Setup , then press the ENTER or √ button. Language setup menu will be displayed. 40 - English S ystem Setup BD BD Player Language Setup Memory Card Ti[...]

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    English - 41 S ystem Setup 4 Press the … … † † buttons to select the desired audio option from the options described below , then press the ENTER or √ button. 5 Press the … … † † buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button. ■ Press the RETURN or œ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button [...]

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    42 - English S ystem Setup 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or √ button. 3 Press the … … † † buttons to select Display Setup , then press the ENTER or √ button. Video setup menu will be displayed. 4 Press the … … † † buttons to select the desired display option, then press the ENTER or ?[...]

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    Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc with ICT(Image Constraint T oken) Blu-ray Disc with DOT(Digital Only T oken) DVD Discs S ystem Setup HDMI mode (HDMI output) 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p 1080p, 1080i, 720p Component mode (Component output) 1080i, 720p No picture No picture 480p, 480i Video mode(S-Video, Video output) No picture No picture No picture 480i ■ [...]

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    44 - English S ystem Setup 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or √ button. 3 Press the … … † † buttons to select Parental Setup , then press the ENTER or √ button. When you operate your Blu-ray disc player for the first time, the “Enter New pa[...]

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    English - 45 S ystem Setup Setting the Rating Level 1 Press the … … † † buttons to select Rating Level , then press the ENTER or √ button. 2 Press the … … † † buttons to select the rating level you want, then press the ENTER button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play . A larger nu[...]

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    R eference 46 - English R eference T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. • Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing. • Operate the remote control[...]

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    R eference English - 47 The icon appears on screen. • The features or action cannot be completed at this time because: 1. The BD/DVD’ s software restricts it. 2. The BD/DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles) 3. The feature is not available at the moment. 4. Y ou’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that[...]

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    R eference 48 - English - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) CD : 12cm (COMP AC[...]

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    Warranty (for USA users only) This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the following limited warranty period: One (1) Y e[...]

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    Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly , disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will playback. For detailed information, please refer to the User ’s Manual, including the Disc T ype and Characteristics and Compliance and [...]