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Samsung DVD-P242 manual

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    DVD Player DVD-P242 DVD-P242B CA CA AK68-00410H www .samsung.ca[...]

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    ENG-3 Important Safety Instructions Precautions ENG-2 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 dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not in[...]

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    ENG-5 Before you start Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly . 3. Replace the battery cover . If remote doesn’t operate properly: • Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) • Check if the batterie[...]

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    ENG-7 ENG-6 Disc T ype and Characteristics Disc Markings Play Region Number ~ DIGIT AL SOUND STEREO NTSC Play Region Number NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan, etc. Dolby Digital disc Stereo disc Digital Audio disc DTS disc MP3 disc Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for[...]

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    ENG-9 Description-Rear Panel COAXIAL R Pr Pb Y L S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Rear Panel 1. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACKS • Use an coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. 2. ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS • Connect [...]

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    ENG-11 ENG-10 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 components before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional compo[...]

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    ENG-13 ENG-12 Playing a Disc Before Play • T urn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video mode. • T urn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. 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 w[...]

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    ENG-15 ENG-14 Using the Display Function Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Disc Menu 1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Select Disc Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. Using the T itle Menu 1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote. 2.[...]

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    ENG-17 ENG-16 Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD) 1. Press the PROG button. 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button. 3. Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. 4. Press the PLA Y/P A[...]

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    ENG-19 ENG-18 Selecting the Audio Language Y ou can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button 1. Press the AUDIO button. 2. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 3. Press the AUDIO button to select Stereo, Left or Right. (On [...]

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    ENG-21 ENG-20 This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD (MENU Off mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) 1. During play , press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function , then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Select Bookmark using the UP/DOWN [...]

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    ENG-23 ENG-22 Folder Selection The folder can only be selected in the Stop mode. • T o select the Parent Folder Press the RETURN button to go to parent folder , or use the UP/DOWN buttons to select “..” and press ENTER to go to the parent folder. • T o select the Peer Folder Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight left window . Use the UP/D[...]

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    ENG-25 ENG-24 Picture CD Playback Note Note • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear. Press the INFO button on the remote control to display the menu again. • Press the STOP button to return to the clips menu. • When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit displays the Photo directly , not the cli[...]

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    ENG-27 ENG-26 Setting Up the Language Features Using the Audio Language 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 4. Select Audio using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER bu[...]

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    ENG-29 ENG-28 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Select Display Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. TV Aspect Depending on the type of te[...]

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    ENG-31 ENG-30 5. Select Rating Level using UP/DOWN buttons, and press ENTER or RIGHT button. 6. Select the Rating Level you want using UP/DOWN buttons. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play . - T o cancel the Rating Level, select No using RIGHT or ENTER in Use Password. About the Change Password; - Hi[...]

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    ENG-33 ENG-32 Specifications *: Nominal specification Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (DIGIT AL VERSA TILE DISC) CD : 5" (COMP ACT DISC) CD : 3 1/2 " (COMP ACT DISC) VCD : 5" Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO 2 Channel *Frequency Response *S/N Rati[...]

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    ENG-34 LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.(SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and work- manship. SECA further warrants that if this product falls to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SECA will[...]