V I D E O
ELECTRONICS
DVD PLAYER
DVD/VIDEO-CD/CD
DVD-711
AH68-00442F
Before You Start
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accessories
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General Features
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• Front Panel Display
• Rear Panel
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Disc Type and Characteristics
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Description
Tour of the Remote Control
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• Front Panel Controls
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Remote Control
Video/Audio Cable
Batteries for
Remote Control
(AA Size)
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• Connection to a TV 13
Choosing a Connection
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• Connection to an Audio System
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Playing a Disc
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Repeat Play
S-Video Cable
User’s Manual
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Using the Search & Skip Functions
Program Play & Random Play
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Using the Display Function
Install Batteries in the
Remote
If remote doesn’t operate
properly:
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Using the Disc View Function
Selecting the Audio Language
Selecting the Subtitle Language
20 Changing the Camera Angle
21 Using the Bookmark Function
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• Check the polarity + - of the
batteries (Dry-Cell)
Open the battery cover
on the back of the
remote.
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22 Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions 25
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• Check if the batteries are
drained.
Insert two AA batteries.
Make sure that the
polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
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Using the Setup Menu
26 Setting Up the Audio Options
27 Setting Up the Display Options
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• Check if remote sensor is
blocked by obstacles.
Setting Up the Language Features
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Setting Up the Parental Control
• Check if there is any fluo-
rescent lighting nearby.
Replace the battery
cover.
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Controlling a TV with the Remote
32 Specifications
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Troubleshooting Guide
33 Warranty
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Disc Type and Characteristics
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the
corresponding logos:
Max.
Playing
Time
Disc Types
(Logos)
Recording
Types
Disc Size
Characteristics
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-sided
480 min.
• DVD contains excellent
sound and video due to
Dolby Digital and MPEG-2
system.
• Various screen and audio
functions can be easily
selected through the on-
screen menu.
DVD
5"
Audio
+
Video
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
160 min.
31/2"
5"
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
• Video with CD sound,
VHS quality & MPEG-1
compression technology.
Audio
+
Video
31/2"
• An LP is recorded as an
analog signal with more
distortion. CD is recorded
as a Digital Signal with
better audio quality, less
distortion and less deteri-
oration of audio quality
over time.
5"
Audio
31/2"
* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I, and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
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Description-Front Panel
Description-Rear Panel
Front Panel Controls
STANDBY / ON
OPEN/CLOSE
• When the unit is first plugged in, the
indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON is
pressed on again, the light goes out
and the player is turned on.
• Press to open and close the disc tray.
PLAY/PAUSE
• Begin or pause disc play.
STOP
• Stops disc play.
SKIP
DISC TRAY
• Press OPEN/CLOSE to open and
close the disc tray.
DISPLAY
• Use to skip a scene or music.
• Operation indicators are displayed
here.
Front Panel Display
Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles of
a scene recorded by different cameras.
Disc type indicators
Dolby Digital Disc
DTS (Digital Theater System) output
MPEG-2 Audio output
Reverse playback / Pause / Forward playback
Lights when 3D surround is turned on.
DVD : Title number
Displays various messages concerning opera-
tions such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, ...
no DISC : No disc loaded.
DVD : Chapter number.
OPEN : The disc tray is open.
Video/Audio CD : Track number
Repeat play mode
LOAD : Player is loading disc information.
Linear PCM audio output
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Tour of the Remote Control
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Choosing a Connection
Choosing a Connection
The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect
the DVD player with a TV and other components.
Before Connecting the DVD Player
Connection to a TV (For Video)
• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect
or disconnect any cables.
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
• Refer to owner’s manual of the additional components you are connecting for
more information for those particular components.
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
Good picture Better picture
Basic Audio
Best picture
Connection to an Audio System
TV
R
L
Pr
Y
Pb
Method 1
Method 2
S-Video
AV Cable
(included)
Video Cables
(not included)
Cable
(included)
OR
OR
AUDIO
Dolby Digital Decoder
2ch Amplifier
Digital Audio Input Jack
Audio Input Jacks
OPTICAL COAXIAL
R
L
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD
Pr
Y
OR
R
L
Pb
Video Input
Jack
Component Video
Jack
Audio Input
Jacks
S-Video Jack
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
DVD
L
R
• Method 1
• Method 2
DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack
DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack
Digital Audio Out
Analog Audio Out
(If S-Video is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)
DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks
(If Y, Pb or Pr is selected in the VIDEO OUT SELECT.)
• Method 3
NOTE
• If Y, Pb or Pr is selected, S-Video may not work.
• If S-Video is selected, Y, Pb or Pr may not work.
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Playing a Disc
Playing a Disc
Before Playback
• Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to
select video mode.
SELECT MENU LANGUAGE
Stopping Playback
Press the STOP button during playback.
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2
3
Press
Touche
Drucken
Pulsar
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2
3
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for English
pour Français
fur Deutsch
• Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or
DVD.
para Español
per Italiano
Removing Disc
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Premere
Toets
• Refer to your AUDIO User’s Manual.
voor Nederlands
Pausing Playback
Press the PLAY/PAUSE or STEP button on the
remote during playback.
After plugging in the player, the first time
you press the DVD POWER button, this
screen comes up :
If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER
button. (This screen will only appear the very first time
you plug in the player.)
- Screen stops, no sound.
- To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE button
once again.
Step Motion Playback (Except CD)
Playback
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Press the STEP button on the remote or turn
JOG dial on the front of the DVD player during
playback.
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the
- Each time the button is pressed, a new frame
will appear.
tray opens.
- No sound is heard during STEP mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play-
back.
Place a disc gently into the tray with
the disc’s label facing up.
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3
(You can only perform step motion playback in
the forward direction.)
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button or
OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc
tray.
Slow Motion Playback (Except CD)
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Press the FWD or REV SEARCH button on
the remote or turn the SHUTTLE dial on the
front of the DVD player during PAUSE or STEP
mode.
RESUME function
When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press
PLAY again, it will pick up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, the STOP button
is pressed twice or the player is unplugged.).
- By pressing the SEARCH button, you can
select slow motion playback for 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8
of normal speed.
NOTE
- No sound is heard during slow mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play-
back.
• If the player is left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.
• The power is automatically turned off after approximately 30 minutes have elapsed in
the stop mode (auto power-off feature).
• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without any user interac-
tion, a screen saver will be activated, and the TV screen will fade in and fade out repeat-
edly. Press PLAY button to resume normal play.
- When playing a VCD, the reverse slow motion
playback will not work.
• This
icon indicates an invalid button press.
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Using the Display Function
Using the Search & Skip Functions
During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use
the skip function to jump to the next selection.
Searching through a Chapter or Track
When Playing a DVD
During playback, press the DISPLAY but-
ton on the remote.
Press the FWD or REV SEARCH button
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1
on the remote or turn the SHUTTLE dial
on the front of the DVD player during
PLAY mode.
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C:04
T:01
- Current title, chapter number and elapsed time will be
displayed.
• Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a title or a chapter
number.
Use the UP/DOWN button or Number buttons to enter a
different title or chapter number, then press the ENTER
button.
• To enter the time from which you want to start, use the
LEFT/RIGHT button to select, then use the Number but-
tons to enter the time. Then press the ENTER button.
• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on
the remote and press again to search at a faster
speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/normal speed, in order) on
the DVD.
• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on
the remote and press again to search at a faster
speed(4X/8X/normal speed in order) on VCD and CD.
• To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button.
Press the DISPLAY button on the
remote twice.
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Skipping Tracks
- Current audio, subtitle and volume control will appear.
- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY but-
ton again.
During playback, press the NEXT SKIP
or BACK SKIP button.
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When Playing a CD/VCD
• When playing a DVD, if you press the NEXT SKIP but-
ton, it moves to next chapter. If you press the BACK
SKIP button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter.
One more press makes it move to the beginning of the
previous chapter.
During playback, press the DISPLAY but-
ton on the remote.
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- Current track number, elapsed time and volume control
will be displayed.
• When playing a VCD 2.0 in MENU OFF mode, a VCD
1.1 or a CD, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it
moves to next track. If you press the BACK SKIP button,
it moves to the the beginning of the track. One more
press makes it move to the beginning of the previous
track.
• If a track exceeds 15 minutes when playing a VCD and
you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves forward 5
minutes. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves
backward 5 minutes.
• When playing a VCD 2.0 in the MENU MODE or Track
View function, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it
moves to the next MENU or the next Track View display.
If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to the pre-
vious MENU or the previous Track View display. (See
page 20.)
NOTE
• Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a track. Use the
UP/DOWN button or Number buttons to enter a different
track number, then press the ENTER button.
• To enter the time from which you want to start, use the
LEFT/RIGHT button to select, then use the Number but-
tons to enter the time. Press the ENTER button.
• When in search mode
(4X/8X/16X/32X) on a
DVD or high-speed play-
back on a VCD, no sound
will be heard.
• When 2X SCAN AUDIO is
set to ON in the SETUP
MENU, no sound will be
heard on discs which are
recorded with LPCM, DTS
or MPEG-2.
- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY but-
ton again.
NOTE
What is a Chapter?
• Depending on the disc,
audio may not be heard
when a disc is in 2X play-
back mode.
Each Title on a DVD can be divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).
What is a Title?
A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different
movies, each might be considered a title.
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Repeat Play
Program Play & Random Play
Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the
disc (VCD/CD only).
When playing a DVD
Program Playback (DVD/VCD/CD)
DVD
Press the REPEAT button on the
Press the MODE button.
Off Chapter Title A-B
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remote. Repeat screen appears.
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2
3
Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the
LEFT/RIGHT button.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select
PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button.
RETURN
ENTER
- A-B Repeat
Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select
the first chapter (or track) to add to the
program. Press the ENTER button. The
selection numbers appear in the
Program Order box.
• Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with
the LEFT/RIGHT button. Or press the A-B button on
the remote.
• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat
play to start (A). The B is automatically highlighted.
• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat
play to stop (B).
VCD/CD
Off Track Disc A-B
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The disc
will be played back in programmed
order.
• The A-B Repeat that you set plays until you turn
Repeat off.
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Press ENTER.
3
To return to normal playback press
4
REPEAT again, then press the
LEFT/RIGHT button to select Off and
press ENTER.
NOTE
NOTE
• DVD repeats playback by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat playback by disc or track.
• Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work.
• If the title or track is completed before marking the end (B), the end of title or track
becomes B automatically.
• When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work.
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Using the Disc View Function
Selecting the Audio Language
You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO
button.
Track View (VCD)
Using the AUDIO Button
Displays the beginning view of each track and
the track number.
Press the AUDIO button.
ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1CH
DISC VIEW
ENTER
1
2
During playback, press the TOP MENU
1
2
Track View
Index View
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
desired language on a DVD.
1
2
3
button.
STEREO
- The audio and subtitle languages are represented by
Press the UP/DOWN button to select
TRACK VIEW. Press the ENTER button.
abbreviations.
TRACK VIEW
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
STEREO, R CHANNEL or L CHANNEL.
(On VCD/CD)
Select the desired view by pressing the
UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
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02
05
03
06
01
04
Press the ENTER button.
Using the MENU Button
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08
09
4
(example)
When playing a DVD
Index View (VCD)
1
Audio
Press the MENU button.
2
Subtitle
Displays the equally divided 9 views of the
current playing track.
1
INDEX VIEW
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
AUDIO information.
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04
02
05
03
06
During playback, press the TOP MENU
1
English
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
button.
2
Français
07
08
09
Press the ENTER button.
Press UP/DOWN button to select INDEX
VIEW. Press the ENTER button.
(example)
(example)
NOTE
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
‘ENGLISH’.
Select the desired view by pressing
UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
• This function depends on
what languages are
encoded on the disc and
may not work with all
DVDs.
Press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER button.
• A DVD disc can contain
up to 8 audio languages.
When playing a VCD
NOTE
•
How to have the
same audio language
come up whenever
you play back a DVD;
Refer to “Setting Up the
Language Features” on
page 28.
• In stop mode on VCD, press the TOP MENU button and the TRACK VIEW will be dis-
played.
• When pressing the TOP MENU button with a DVD; the disc’s TITLE MENU func-
tion comes up. A disc must have at least two titles for the TITLE MENU function to work.
• When pressing the TOP MENU button with a CD; the unit enters the INTRO
mode. INTRO lets you listen to the beginning of each track for about 10 seconds.
In disc version 2.0, the MENU button works as a conver-
sion switch between MENU ON and MENU OFF mode.
When playing a VCD 1.1 or CD, the MENU button will not
work.
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Selecting the Subtitle Language
You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE
button.
Changing the Camera Angle
When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can
select the Angle function.
Using the ANGLE button
Using the SUBTITLE button
Check to see if an ‘ANGLE (
sent at the upper right hand corner of the
screen.
)’ mark is pre-
Press the SUBTITLE button.
ENG
ENG
Off
On
4/4
1
2
3
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
desired subtitle language.
When an ‘ANGLE’ mark is shown, press
1
2
the ANGLE button.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to deter-
mine whether or not the subtitle will be
displayed.
(example)
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
desired screen angle. Then press the
ENTER button.
- Initially, the subtitling will not appear on screen.
- The audio and subtitle languages are represented by
abbreviations.
To turn off the display, press the ANGLE
button again.
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Using the MENU button
Press the MENU button.
1
1
Audio
2
Subtitle
Use the UP/DOWN button to select SUB-
2
3
4
5
TITLE information.
1
English
Français
Press the ENTER button.
2
(example)
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
desired language.
NOTE
• This function depends on
what languages are
encoded on the disc and
may not work with all
DVDs.
Press the ENTER button.
Using the Master Volume Control Function
When playing a VCD
• A DVD disc can contain up
to 32 subtitle languages.
Press the DISPLAY button twice. Use the UP/DOWN button to select a suitable vol-
ume.
• Master Volume Control function lets you adjust the volume of the player’s output. This is
useful for matching the player’s output level to other equipment in your system.
• Master Volume Control function on CD titles with DTS will not work under VOLUME : 96
level.
•
How to have the same
subtitle language
come up whenever
you play back a DVD;
Refer to “Setting Up the
Language Features” on
page 28.
In disc version 2.0, the MENU button works as a conversion
switch between MENU ON and MENU OFF mode.
When playing a VCD 1.1 or CD, the MENU button will not
work.
• When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is set to BITSTREAM in the SETUP MENU, the Volume
Control function will not work.
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Using the Bookmark Function
The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU
OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time.
Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions
Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD)
Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD)
During playback, press the BOOK-
MARK button on the remote. A marker
will be displayed.
- - -
ENTER
During playback or pause mode, press
the ZOOM button on the remote. A
square will be displayed on screen.
1
1
2
3
Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move
to the desired bookmark icon.
Use the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT but-
ton to select the part of the screen you
want to zoom.
2
3
When you reach the scene you want
to mark, press the ENTER button. The
icon will change to a number (1, 2, or
3).
Press the ENTER button.
- During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in
2X/4X/normal in order.
Press the BOOKMARK button to turn
off the display.
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- During VCD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/nor-
mal in order.
Recalling a Marked Scene
During playback, press the BOOKMARK
button on the remote.
Using the 3D Sound Function
1 - -
CLEAR
PLAY
1
2
3
The simulated surround effect (SPATIALIZER
N-2-2) depends on the disc contents. If you
connect the unit to your stereo system, you
can enhance sound quality and produce a
greater surround effect.
This feature is useful when you are using the
DVD player with a two channel stereo through
the analog outputs.
(Discs which are recorded with LPCM or DTS
will not work. When the DIGITAL OUTPUT is
set to BITSTREAM in the SETUP MENU, the
3D Sound function will not work.)
3D
Off
Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select a
marked scene.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to skip to
the marked scene.
Clearing a Bookmark
During playback, press the BOOK-
MARK button on the remote.
NOTE
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NOTE
• 3D Sound is possible only
on discs recorded using
DOLBY SURROUND or
DOLBY DIGITAL.
However, some of these
discs do not contain rear
channel sound signals.
• Depending on the disc,
the Zoom and 3D Sound
function may not work.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to select
the bookmark number you want to
delete.
• Up to three scenes may
be marked at the same
time.
• When in VCD 2.0 mode
(MENU ON mode), this
function does not work.
• Depending on the disc,
the Bookmark function
may not work.
During playback, press the 3D SOUND
2
1
2
button. The 3D SOUND mark will be dis-
played on screen. (Be sure the DIGITAL
OUTPUT is set to PCM.)
Press the CLEAR button to delete a
bookmark number.
Press the BOOKMARK button to turn
off display.
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Press the UP/DOWN button to turn the
3D Sound feature on or off.
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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.
Setting Up the Language Features
If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in
advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.
Using the Player Menu
Setting up in ENGLISH.
e.g
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
button.
SETUP MENU
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
button on the remote.
PLAYER MENU : Setup of the Display
Language (See page 27)
Use the Player preference menu to select the lan-
guage for the player’s on-screen displays.
SETUP MENU
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2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Player Menu
Disc Menu
Audio
English
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Player Menu
Disc Menu
Audio
English
English
English
English
English
Subtitle
AUTOMATIC
UNLOCKED
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
PLAYER MENU.
Subtitle
Automatic
Unlocked
Parental
Parental
Audio Options
Display Options
Audio Options
Display Options
ENTER
RETURN
Press the ENTER button.
ENTER
RETURN
DISC MENU : Setup of the Menu Language
(See page 27)
Use the Menu preference menu to select the language
you want a DVD’s disc menu to be displayed in.
PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
‘ENGLISH’.
1
2
3
4
5
6
English
Francais
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
AUDIO : Setup of the Audio Language (See page 28)
Use the Audio preference menu to select the sound-
track language.
Press the ENTER button.
Nederlands
ENTER
RETURN
- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP
MENU.
- To make the SETUP MENU disappear, press the
RETURN button.
SUBTITLE : Setup of the Subtitle Language
(See page 28)
Use the Subtitle preference menu to select the lan-
guage the disc’s subtitles are to be displayed in.
PARENTAL : Setup of the Parental Level
(See page 29)
Using the Disc Menu Language
Setting up in ENGLISH.
e.g
Allows users to set the level necessary to prevent
children from viewing unsuitable movies such as
those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.
This function changes the language only for
the text on the disc menu screens.
DISC MENU LANGUAGE
1
English
Francais
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
2
3
4
5
6
7
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
AUDIO OPTIONS : Setup of the Audio Options
(See page 30)
1
2
3
4
button.
Nederlands
Others
ENTER
RETURN
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
DISC MENU.
DISPLAY OPTIONS : Setup of the Display Options
(See page 31)
Use to select which type of screen you want to
watch and several display options.
Press the ENTER button.
Use the UP/DOWN button on the remote
to access the different features.
2
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
‘ENGLISH’.
Press the ENTER button to access the
sub features.
- Select “OTHERS” if the language you want is not listed.
3
NOTE
Press the ENTER button.
To make the setup screen disappear after setting
up, press the SETUP button again.
Depending on the disc,
some Setup Menu selec-
tions may not work.
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- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP
MENU.
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Setting Up the Language Features
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.
Using the Audio Language
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
AUDIO LANGUAGE
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Original
Others
1
2
3
4
button.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Press the UP/DOWN button to move to
AUDIO.
Press the ENTER button.
ENTER
RETURN
Press the UP/DOWN button to select
‘ENGLISH’ .
- Select “ORIGINAL” if you want the default soundtrack
language to be the original language the disc is record-
ed in.
- Select “OTHERS” if the language you want is not listed.
Press the ENTER button.
5
- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP
MENU.
Using the Subtitle Language
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
1
2
3
4
button.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Automatic
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
Italiano
Use the UP/DOWN button to select SUB-
TITLE.
Nederlands
Others
Press the ENTER button.
ENTER
RETURN
Use the UP/DOWN button to select
‘ENGLISH’.
- Select “AUTOMATIC” if you want the subtitle language to
be the same as the language selected as the audio
preference.
- Select “OTHERS” if the language you want is not listed.
Some discs may not contain the language you
select as your initial language; in that case the disc will
use its original language setting.
NOTE
• If the selected language is
not recorded on the disc,
the original pre-recorded
language is selected.
•
Howto make theSETUP
MENU disappear or
return to menu screen
during set up;
Press the ENTER button.
5
- ENGLISH is selected and the screen returns to SETUP
MENU.
Press RETURN button.
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Setting Up the Audio Options
Setting Up the Display Options
AUDIO OPTIONS
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
button.
With no disc playing, press the SETUP
DISPLAY OPTIONS
1
2
button.
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
Digital Output
DTS
PCM
Off
1
2
3
4
5
Tv Aspect
4:3 L-Box
Auto
Still Mode
Use the UP/DOWN button to select DIS-
PLAY OPTIONS. Then press the ENTER
button.
Use the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO
OPTIONS.Then press the ENTER button.
Screen Messages
Front Display
Black Level
On
Dynamic Compression
2X Scan Audio
On
Auto
Off
Off
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
desired item.Then press the LEFT/RIGHT
button.
RETURN
Use the UP/DOWN button to select the
desired item. Then press the LEFT/RIGHT
button.
ENTER
RETURN
3
TV ASPECT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Depending on the 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.
1
PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH)
48kHz/16Bit audio. Select PCM when
using the Analog Audio Outputs.
BITSTREAM : Converts to Dolby
1
2
Digital BITSTREAM (5.1CH).
Select BITSTREAM when
using the Digital Audio Output.
2
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.)
NOTE : Be sure to select the correct Digital
Output or no audio will be heard.
3
16:9 WIDE :
DTS
You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.
1 ON : Outputs DTS BITSTREAM via digital
output only. Select DTS when connecting
to a DTS DECODER.
STILL MODE
Prevent picture shaking in still mode and display
small text clearer.
2
OFF : Doesn’t output digital signal.
1
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.
DYNAMIC COMPRESSION
1
ON : To select dynamic compression.
OFF : To select the standard range.
2
2
2X SCAN AUDIO
3
NOTE
AUTO : When selecting AUTO, FIELD/FRAME mode
will be automatically converted.
1
ON : Turns 2X audio on.
OFF : Turns 2X audio off.
•
2
How to make the SETUP
MENU disappear or
return to menu screen
during set up;
Though 2X SCAN AUDIO is ON in the
SETUP MENU, no sound will be heard on
discs which are recorded with LPCM, DTS or
MPEG-2.
SCREEN MESSAGES
Use to turn on-screen messages on or off.
FRONT DISPLAY
Press RETURN button.
Adjust the brightness of the unit’s front panel display.
• Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper
Products, Inc. Spatializer and circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper
1
NOTE
BRIGHT : Makes the Front Panel Display bright.
®
2
3
DIM : Makes the Front Panel Display dim.
AUTO DIM : Makes the Front Panel Display dim auto-
matically when playing a DVD.
•
How to make the SETUP
MENU disappear or
return to menu screen
during set up;
Products, Inc.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved.
BLACK LEVEL
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Press RETURN button.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Controlling a TV with the Remote
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service (troubleshooting)
The remote can also be set up to control most TVs. To program the remote, use the
code that corresponds to your brand.
TV Codes
Action
Page
Problem
CODE
0
BRAND
SAMSUNG D
SAMSUNG F, LG A, LOEWE, PHILPS, FINLUX A,
YOKO, LOEWE OPTA A, MITSUBISHI A,
PHONOLA A, RADIOLA A,SCHNEIDER
SAMSUNG A
• Check the batteries in the remote. May need replacing.
• Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20
feet.
P4
1
No operations can be
performed with remote.
2
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for
several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the
remote to reset it. Reinstall batteries and try remote again.
3
SAMSUNG B
4
SAMSUNG C
5
SAMSUNG E
6
TOSHIBA A
• Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.
• Check the region number of the DVD.
• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, CD-R, etc.
Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD.
P7
7
PANASONIC A
Disc does not play.
8
9
GRUNDIG A, BLAUPUNKT, SIEMENS
SHARP A
SETUP
DISPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
HITACHI A
SANYO A, AKAI, FISHER
HITACH B, SABA A, THOMSON A, NORDMENDE A
THOMSON B, SABA B, TELEFUNKEN A, NORDMENDE B
BRANDT, FERGUSON, PIONEER A, TELEAVIA, HITACH C
SONY A
• 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following
conditions are met. :
1)The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier
2)The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.
• Check whether the disc being played has the “Dolby 5.1 ch”
mark on the outside.
AUDIO
5.1 channel sound is
not being reproduced.
P12-13
SUB TITLE
DVD POWER
ANGLE
TOSHIBA B, SANYO B, SHARP B, SONY B, MITSUBISHI B
TOSHIBA C, GRUNDIG B, FINLUX B
TOSHIBA D
TOP MENU
MENU
• Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.
TOSHIBA E
PHILIPS A, PHONOLA B, RADIOLA B
TOSHIBA F, GRUNDIG C, CGE, IMPERIAL, MIVAR
SABA C, BANG&OLUFSEN, LOEWE OPTA B, BRIONVEGA
FINLUX C, FORMENTI, PHILIPS B, SINGER, SINUDYNE
METZ, WEGA, PHONOLA C, RADIOMARELLI
NOKIA, PANASONIC B, SABA D, PIONEER B
REX, SELECO, SALORA
RETURN
• The features or action cannot be completed at this time
because:
1. The DVD’s software restricts it.
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.
REV SEARCH
The
on screen.
icon appears
P16-19
P22-26
REPEAT
FWD SEARCH
BACK SKIP
HITACHI D, NORDMENDE C, PANASONIC C,THOMSON C
SABA E, TELEFUNKEN B, CONTINENTAL EDISON
PANASONIC D
Disc Menu doesn’t
appear.
PLAY/PAUSE
NEXT SKIP
STOP
P21-22
P26-31
• Check if the disc has a Menu.
PANASONIC E
PANASONIC F
Playback mode differs
from the Setup Menu
selection.
• Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not
work properly if the disc is not encoded with the correspond-
ing function.
STEP
TELEFUNKEN C
CLEAR
MIVAL
MODE
LG B
A-B REPEAT
BOOKMARK
SHARP C
The screen ratio can-
not be changed.
JVC
P31
P30
• The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.
No audio.
• Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in
the Audio Options Menu.
Turn on the TV
If the TV turns off, setup is com-
plete.
1
4
Point the DVD’s remote at
the TV.
• Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press
the STOP and PLAY buttons simultaneously on the front panel
for three seconds. The Select Menu Language display will
appear. Select the desired language button. Press the SETUP
button on the remote control to select the Parental Mode. The
Parental Mode is now unlocked as indicated on the display.
Press the DOWN button to select Parental. Press ENTER and
the Create Password display will appear.You can now set your
rating level and change your password to a new number.
2
Enter other codes of the same brand if
the first code does not work.
While holding the TV
POWER button down, enter
the code for your brand.
Forgot password
P29
3
To operate the TV, use the “TV
Function Buttons” described on
page 14.
5
e.g
For Samsung D TVs
• Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction
book that contains the explanations regarding the current
problem, and follow the procedure once again.
• If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your
nearest authorized service center.
While holding down the TV
button, enter 0.
If you experience other
problems.
NOTE
The remote may not be able to control every
model TV of the brands listed.
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Specifications
Warranty (for USA users only)
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER
Power Requirements
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original con-
sumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for the following limited warranty period:
Power Consumption
Weight
17 W
6.8 lbs
General
Dimensions
W 16.9 in x D 11.0 in x H 3.5 in
+41°F to +95°F
Operating Temperature Range
Operating Humidity Range
One (1) Year Parts and Labor
10 % to 75 %
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products
purchased and used in the United States, and does not include transportation, installation,
removal or reinstallation. Warranty repairs must be performed by SAMSUNG’s authorized
service center. To receive warranty service, the original dated bill of sale must be presented
upon request as proof of purchase to SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center.
Transportation to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser.
Reading Speed : 11.45 ft/sec.
Approx. Play Time
DVD
(DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC)
(Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min.
Reading Speed : 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec.
Maximum Play Time : 74 min.
Reading Speed : 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec.
Maximum Play Time : 20 min.
Reading Speed : 3.9 to 4.6 ft/sec.
Maximum Play Time : 74 min. (Video + Audio)
2 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Luminance Signal : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
Chrominance Signal : 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω load)
L(1/L), R(2/R)
CD : 5"
(COMPACT DISC)
CD : 31/2"
Disc
SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or
reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified
above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges
prepaid to SAMSUNG’s designated service center. Prior to returning any product for warran-
ty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service
procedures. SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the prod-
uct. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be
returned to SAMSUNG. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original
warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer.
(COMPACT DISC)
VCD : 5"
Composite Video
Component Video
Video
Output
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encoun-
tered in normal, noncommercial use of this product and shall not apply to the following,
including, but not limited to: damage which occurs in shipment; applications and uses for
which this product was not intended; failures or problems which are caused by products or
equipment not supplied by SAMSUNG; accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication,
fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations or
surges; damage caused by improper or faulty installation; improper connection with any
peripheral; product alteration or modification; improper or unauthorized repair; cosmetic dam-
age or exterior finish; product with altered serial numbers; failure to follow operating instruc-
tions, customer adjustments, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered
and prescribed in the instruction book; use of non-SAMSUNG or unauthorized parts, sup-
plies, accessories or equipment which damage this product or result in service problems;
failures or problems due to incompatibility with other equipment.
S-VIDEO
2 Channel
48 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 22 kHz
96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz
115 dB
*Frequency Response
Audio
*S/N Ratio
Output
105 dB
*Dynamic Range
0.003 %
*Total Harmonic Distortion
*: Nominal specification
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED AND
DESCRIBED ABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILI-
TY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR
GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO
THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG. SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER
BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT,
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without
notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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Warranty (for Canada users only)
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.(SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective
material and workmanship.
REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF
SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR
SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG AND CAUSING THE
ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES
ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PUR-
CHASER’S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE
USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNG NOT
CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS
PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
SECA further warrants that if this product falls to operate properly within the specified war-
ranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SECA will
repair or replace the product at its option.
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service Center. (The name
and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1- 800- SAM-
SUNG)
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
LABOR
PARTS
One year (Carry- in)
One year
To obtain warranty service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s responsi-
bility.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CUSTOMER
SERVICE
1 SAMSUNG PLACE, LEDGEWOOD, NJ 07852
Tel: 973-691-6200, Fax: 973-691-6201
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable
proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized service center at the time service is
requested.
EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)
This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire, flood and/ or other acts of God;
misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, com-
mercial use or damage that occurs in shipping. Exterior and interior finish, lamps, glass are
not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction
manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This warranty will automatically be
voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only
on products purchased and used in Canada.
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