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Samsung HD948-XSS manual

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    DVD Player DVD-HD948 AK68-00518C ENG HD948-XSS(00518C)Cover 9/8/04 2:33 PM Page 2[...]

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    ENG-3 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 batteries[...]

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    ENG-5 Disc T ype and Characteristics Disc Markings Play Region Number ~ DIGIT AL SOUND STEREO PA L Play Region Number P AL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany , etc. Dolby Digital disc Stereo disc Digital Audio disc DTS disc MP3 disc SACD disc DVD AUDIO disc Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match[...]

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    ENG-7 Display Indicators Front Panel Display 1. DVD : DVD is loaded Audio : DVD-Audio disc is playing 2. Super Audio CD is loaded 3. DTS (Digital Theater System) output 4. Dolby-Digital Disc 5. Progressive Scan Video output 6. DVD-Audio : Group number 7. DVD-Video : Title number 8. DVD-Audio, CD, Video CD, Super Audio CD : T rack number 9. DVD-Vide[...]

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    ENG-9 ENG-8 Description-Rear Panel Rear Panel 1. DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT JACKS • Use an optical or 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. 5.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS • Connect to an amplifier with 5.1ch analog input jacks. 3. AUDI[...]

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    ENG-11 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. • If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audi[...]

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    ENG-13 Connection to a TV (For Progressive scan, Digital V ideo) Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks. (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to Component (Pscan) & HDMI.) Method 2 DVD Player + TV with DVI Jack. • Depending on your TV , your hookup for Method 2 may differ from the illustration. (The Video Input on TV must [...]

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    ENG-15 Playing a Disc Before Play • T urn on your TV and set it to the correct V ideo Input by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the TV 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 DVD POWER button, this screen [...]

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    ENG-17 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 Title Menu 1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote. 2. Select [...]

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    ENG-19 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 AUSE ( [...]

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    Y ou can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button 1. Press the SUBTITLE button. - The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations. 2. The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . - Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the desired subtitle language on a MPEG4 then press [...]

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    ENG-23 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 BOOKMARK button on the remote. 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to the desired bookmark icon. 3. When you reach the scene you want to mark, press the ENTER[...]

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    ENG-25 SACD Playback SACD Clips Menu Off Play Function 1. In Stop mode, press the DISC MENU button until the Clips menu is off. 2. During playback, press the INFO button and the screen below appears. 3. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. 4. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to make the desired setup and then press ENTER. • Y ou may use [...]

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    ENG-27 DVD AUDIO Playback REPEA T Play 1. Press the REPEA T button on the remote during playback. 2. Select T itle ( ), Group ( ) using the LEFT/RIGHT button. 3. Press ENTER. AUDIO Format Display During DVD AUDIO playback, press the AUDIO button to see AUDIO Format information. • LPCM : L inear P ulse C ode M odulation. Not compressed Audio data [...]

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    ENG-29 ENG-28 MPEG4 Playback 1. Open the disc tray . 2. Place the disc on the tray . - Place the disc with the labeled side up. 3. Close the tray . - The tray closes and you should get a screen that looks like the one below . MPEG4 Play Function A VI files are used to contain the audio and video data. Only A VI format files with the “ .avi ” ex[...]

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    ENG-31 ENG-30 Picture CD Playback 1. Select the desired folder . (See page 27 to select the folder) 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a Picture file in clips menu and then press the ENTER button. Y ou should get a screen that looks like the one below . • Use the INFO button on the remote control to select the menu you want to view and then pre[...]

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    ENG-33 ENG-32 Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 4. Select Disc Menu[...]

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    ENG-35 ENG-34 Setting Up the Audio Options PCM Down Sampling 1. On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is not 96KHz compatible. In this case, the 96KHz signals will be down converted to 48KHZ. 2. Off : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. In this case, all signals will be output without an[...]

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    Important Note • In case of differ from your TV and TV system setting value video output may be blocked. • Y ou have to setup TV system correctly . • Refer to your TV user's manual. • If you use NTSC disc at P AL TV system, motion picture may be distorted. • If you use P AL disc at NTSC TV system, motion picture may be distorted. Vid[...]

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    ENG-39 Controlling a TV with the Remote The remote can also be set up to control most TVs. T o program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your brand. BRAND CODE ANAM 10, 1 1, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 AIW A 82 BANG&OLUFSEN 57 BLAUPUNKT 71 BRANDT 73 BRIONVEGA 57 CGE 52 CONTINENT AL EDISON 75 DAEWOO 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, [...]

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    ENG-41 ENG-40 T roubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. No operations can be performed with the remote. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. Disc Menu doesn ’ t appear . The icon appears on screen. Forgot password The screen is blocked If you[...]

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    ENG-43 ENG-42 Specifications *: Nominal specification Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (DIGIT AL VERSA TILE DISC) CD : 12Cm (COMP ACT DISC) CD : 8Cm (COMP ACT DISC) VCD : 12Cm Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO HDMI 2 Channel 5.1 Channel *Frequency Response *S/N Ra[...]