Samsung DVD-P190 manual

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2_ getting started getting started Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with a dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions[...]

English _3 ● GETTING STARTED Precautions This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Do not install this equipment in a[...]

4_ getting started getting started CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REP AIR YOURSELF . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Note: • This unit can be used only where the [...]

English _5 ● GETTING STARTED Install Batteries in the Remote control 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly . 3 Replace the battery cover . If the remote control doesn’t operate properly: - Check the polarity + - of the batteries. - Ch[...]

6_ getting started getting started GETTING STARTED 2 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Precautions 5 Before you Start 7 General features 8 Disc Type and Characteristics 9 Description 11 Tour of the Remote Control CONNECTIONS 12 12 Choosing a Connection 13 Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifi er) 14 Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby [...]

English _7 ● GETTING STARTED 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. Parental Control (DVD) The parental control allows users[...]

8_ getting started getting started Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Region Number 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 . Th[...]

English _9 ● GETTING STARTED Description Front Panel Controls 1. POWER ON/OFF ( ) T urn On/Off and the player is turned On/Off. 2. DISC TRA Y Place the disc here. 3. DISPLA Y Operation indicators are displayed here. 4. OPEN/CLOSE ( )/ STOP Press to open and close the disc tray/ Stops disc play . 5. PLA Y/P AUSE ( ) Begin or pause disc play . Fron[...]

10_ getting started getting started Rear Panel 1. AUDIO OUT JACKS Use audio cables to connect to the Audio input jacks of your television or audio/video receiver 2. VIDEO OUT JACK - Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television. 3. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACKS - Use either an coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Do[...]

English _11 ● GETTING STARTED T our of the Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. DVD Power Button T urns the power on/off. 2. REPEA T Button Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter , track, or disc. Returns to a previous menu. 3. DISC MENU Button Brings up the Disc menu. 4. BOOKMARK Button Quickly find bookmark s[...]

12_ connections connections Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connecting the DVD Player - Always turn off the DVD player , TV , and other devices before you connect or disconnect any cables. - Refer to the user ’s manual of the additiona[...]

English _13 ● CONECTIONS 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 40 to 41) - The position of jacks may vary depending on the Amplifier . Please refer to the user's manu[...]

14_ connections connections 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 you have connected. (See pages 40 to 41) - The position of jacks may vary depending on the Amplifier . Please refer to [...]

English _15 ● BASIC FUNCTIONS basic functions English _15 ● BASIC FUNCTIONS Playing a Disc Before Play - T urn on your TV and set it to the Video Input your DVD player is connected to with your TV’s remote control. - If you connected the DVD player to an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input. A[...]

16_ basic functions basic functions 4 Stopping Play Press the STOP ( ) button during play . Note - If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without pressing any buttons, a screen saver will be activated. Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( ) button to resume normal play . - If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 30 minutes[...]

English _17 ● BASIC FUNCTIONS Using the Search and Skip Functions During play , you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or T rack During play , press the SEARCH ( or ) button on the remote control for more than 1 second. ▼ If you want to search at a [...]

18_ basic functions basic functions Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD 1 During play , press the INFO button on the remote control. 2 Press the π / † buttons to select the desired item. 3 Press the √ / ® buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button. 4 T o make the screen disappear , press the RETURN button agai[...]

English _19 ● BASIC FUNCTIONS Using the Disc and T itle Menu Using the Disc Menu 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the π / † buttons to select Disc Menu , then press the ® or ENTER button. Note - Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu may not work. - Y ou can also select the Disc Menu, using the DI[...]

20_ basic functions basic functions Using the Title Menu 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the π / † buttons to select Title Menu , then press the ® or ENTER button. Note - Depending on a disc, the T itle Menu may not work. - T itle Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in [...]

English _21 ● BASIC FUNCTIONS Using the A-B Repeat function 1. Press the REPEA T A-B button at the point where you want repeat play to start (A). 2. Press the REPEA T A-B button at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B). - T o return to normal play , press the CANCEL button. Note A-B REPEA T does not allow you to set point (B) until[...]

22_ advanced functions advanced functions Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) The Aspect ratio is the relation between the width and height of a picture. The two most common are 4:3 (Standard) and 16:9 (Widescreen). Follow the instructions below for the best aspect ratio setting for your TV . Changing the aspect ratio (DVD) - During play , press t[...]

English _23 ● ADVAVCED FUNCTIONS 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 d[...]

advanced functions 24_ advanced functions Selecting the Audio Language Y ou can select a desired audio language available on a disc quickly and easily with the √ / AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD) 2 T o remove the AUDIO icon from the screen, press the CANCEL or RETURN button. Note - This function depends on audio languages that are enco[...]

English _25 ● ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Selecting the Subtitle Language Y ou can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the √ / SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD) 1 Press the π / SUBTITLE button. The subtitle changes when the √ / ® button are pressed. The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations. 2 T o remove th[...]

advanced functions 26_ advanced functions Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE function (DVD) If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE mark appears on the screen. 1 During play , press the INFO button on the remote control. 2 Press the π / † bu[...]

English _27 ● ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Using the Bookmark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD, so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD) 1 During play , press the INFO button on the remote control. 4 When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the ENTER button. Up to three scenes may be m[...]

advanced functions 28_ advanced functions Recalling a Marked Scene 1~3 The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the Bookmark Function” on page 27. 4 Press the √ / ® buttons to select a marked scene. Clearing a Bookmark 4 Press the √ / ® buttons to select the bookmark number you want to delete. 1~3 The first 1~3 steps are the s[...]

English _29 ● ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Using the Zoom Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD) ▼ During DVD play , press ENTER to zoom in the following order . 2X k 4X k 2X k Normal. 1 During play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote control. Press the ENTER button. 2 Press the π / † or √ / ® buttons to select the part of the screen[...]

advanced functions 30_ advanced functions Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/CD Audio CD Audio or discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG contain individual songs and/or pictures that will be organized into folders on this unit as shown below . They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. Open the disc tray . Place the disc on the tr[...]

English _31 ● ADVANCED FUNCTIONS MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback 1 Open the disc tray . Place the disc on the tray . Close the tray . 2 Press the π / † buttons to select a song file. Press ENTER to begin playback of the song file. Repeat/Random playback 1 Press the REPEA T button to change the playback mode. There are four modes; Off , T rack , Fold[...]

advanced functions 32_ advanced functions CD-R MP3/WMA file When you record MP3 or WMA files on a CD-R for playback in this unit, please refer to the following. - Y our MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. Th[...]

English _33 ● ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 1 Select the desired folder . Note - Press the STOP button to return to the clips menu. - When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit displays the Photo directly , not the clips menu. 2 Press the π / † buttons to select a Picture file in the clips menu and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the INFO button to d[...]

advanced functions 34_ advanced functions CD-R JPEG Discs - Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. - If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. - Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. - The name of the JPEG fi[...]

English _35 ● NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU 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, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. ❶ Language Setup : Setup of the Language. ❷ Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Optio[...]

navigating the setup menu 36_ Navigating the Setup Menu 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 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the π / † buttons to sele[...]

English _37 ● NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 4 Press the π / † buttons to select Disc Menu , then press the ® or ENTER button. 5 Press the π / † buttons to select the desired language, then press the ® or ENTER button. ▼ - If the selected lang[...]

navigating the setup menu 38_ Navigating the Setup Menu Using the Audio Language 4 Press the π / † buttons to select Audio , then press the ® or ENTER button. 5 Press the π / † buttons to select the desired language, then press the ® or ENTER button. ▼ - Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original [...]

English _39 ● NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU Using the Subtitle Language 4 Press the π / † buttons to select Subtitle , then press the ® or ENTER button. 5 Press the π / † buttons to select the desired language, then press the ® or ENTER button. ▼ - Select “Automatic” if you want the subtitle language to be the same as the language selec[...]

navigating the setup menu 40_ Navigating the Setup Menu Setting Up the Audio Options Audio Options allow you to setup the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. 3 Press the π / † buttons to select Audio Setup , then press the ® or ENTER button. 4 Press the π / † buttons to select the desired item, then p[...]

English _41 ● NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU 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. The following describes each option found in the Audio Setup Menu. ❶ Dolby Digital Out - PCM : C[...]

navigating the setup menu 42_ Navigating the Setup Menu Setting Up the Display Options Display options enable you to set various video functions of the player . 3 Press the π / † buttons to select Display Setup , then press the ® or ENTER button. 4 Press the π / † buttons to select the desired item, then press the ® or ENTER button. 1 With [...]

English _43 ● NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The following describes each option found in the Display Setup Menu. ❶ 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[...]

navigating the setup menu 44_ Navigating the Setup Menu Setting Up the Rating Level 3 Press the π / † buttons to select Parental Setup , then press the ® or ENTER button. 4 Press the π / † buttons to select Rating Level , then press the ENTER button. 5 Enter your password. Press the π / † buttons then press the ENTER button. By default, t[...]

English _45 ● NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU ▼ T o make the setup menu disappear , press the MENU button. For example, if you select the Kids Safe level, discs that contain level 2 or higher will not play . 6 Press the π / † buttons to select the Rating Level you want, then press the ® or ENTER button. e.g) Setting up in Kids Safe .  P ARENT [...]

reference 46_ reference Introduction Upgrading the Firmware will keep your DVD player up to date. The latest firmware version for this unit is provided on the Samsung Website.(www .samsung.com). How to make an upgrade disc Y ou must burn the latest firmware version onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc: Upgrade procedure 1. Y ou have to download a new fi[...]

English _47 ● REFERENCE T roubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. No operations can be performed with the remote control. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. Disc Menu doesn’t appear . Forgot password The screen is blocked If you experience other problems. [...]

advanced functions 48_ advanced functions *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications with out notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (DIGIT AL VERSA TI[...]

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