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DVD Player
DVD-P242
DVD-P242B
CA CA AK68-00410H
www.samsung.ca
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Important Safety Instructions Precautions 1) Read these instructions. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). 2) Keep these instructions. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 3) Heed all warnings. DO NOT OPEN TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. This symbol indicates “dangerous volt- This symbol indicates important 6) Clean only with dry cloth. age” inside the
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Precautions Before you start Table of Contents CAUTION Setup Accessories Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR- MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ- Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 REFER SERVICING
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General Features Disc Type and Characteristics Excellent Sound Note This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby * Discs which cannot be played with this player. logos: Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM • CD-ROM • CDV reproduction. Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics • CDI • HD layer of super Audio CD Screen • DVD contains excellent s
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Description-Front Panel Description-Rear Panel 9 Pr Pb Y COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON EZ VIEW R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT 12 3 4567 8 Front Panel Controls 12 3 4 5 1. STANDBY/ON ( ) 6. EZ VIEW • When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator • Easy View can convert Letter Box images to full lights. When STANDBY/ON is pressed on again, screen viewing on your conventional TV. Rear Panel the light goes out and the player is turned on. 7. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) 2. DISC
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Tour of the Remote Control Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV 6. STOP Button ( ) and other components. 7. MENU Button • Brings up the DVD player’s setup menu. 1 11 Before Connecting the DVD Player • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. 8. RETURN Button 2 • Returns to a previous menu. • Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you
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Choosing a Connection Playing a Disc 7. Step Motion Play (Except CD) Connection to a TV (For Video) Before Play Press the STEP button on the remote during play. TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..) • Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button - Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will to select the video mode. appear. • Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Method 4 - No sound is heard during STEP mode. DVD. - Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to
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Using the Search & Skip Functions Using the Display Function Using the Display Function Using the Disc and Title Menu To access the desired title when there is During play, you can search quickly through a When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD Using the Disc Menu more than one in the disc. chapter or track or use the skip function to Title 1. During play, press the INFO button on the 1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the For example, if there is more than one jump to the next selection. remote. M
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Using the Function Menu Repeat Play Program Play & Random Play Slow Repeat Play Using the Function Menu Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a Program Play (CD) This feature allows you to slowly repeat chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. scenes containing sports, dancing, musical 1. Press the MENU button during playback. 1. Press the PROG button. instruments being played etc. so you can 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function, 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select When play
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Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) If you are using a 4:3 TV You can select a desired language quickly and You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. easily with the SUBTITLE button. Press the EZ VIEW button. 1. For 16:9 aspect ratio discs • The screen size changes when the button is • 4:3 Letter Box Using the AUDIO button Using the SUBTITLE button pressed repeat
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Changing the Camera Angle Using the Instant Replay/Skip Function Using the Bookmark Function When a DVD contains multiple angles of a Using the Instant Replay function (DVD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a Recalling a Marked Scene particular scene, you can select the Angle DVD or VCD (MENU Off mode) so you can If you miss a scene, you can see it again using 1. During play, press the MENU button on the function. quickly find them at a later time. this function. remote and select the
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Using the Zoom Function Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG Folder Selection MP3/WMA Play 1. Open the disc tray. 1. Open the disc tray. Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) The folder can only be selected in the Stop mode. 2. Place the disc on the tray. 2. Place the disc on the tray. 1. During play or pause mode, press the MENU - Place the disc with the labeled side up. - Place the disc with the labeled side up. button on the remote. • To select the Parent Folder Press the RETURN button to go to parent fo
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MP3/WMA Play Picture CD Playback Picture CD Playback Using the Setup Menu 1. Select the desired folder. (See page 23 to select Note CD-R MP3/WMA file Note The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD the folder) player by allowing you to select various When you record MP3 or WMA files on the CD-R, • If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for please refer to the following. 10 seconds, the menu will disappear. language preferences, set up a parental level, 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to se
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Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio Using the Disc Menu Language Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language and subtitle language in advance, they will This function changes the text language only on the 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU come up automatically every time you watch a disc menu screens. button. button. movie. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, p
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Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Display Options 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. DTS 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Screen Messages Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off. 1. Off : Doesn’t output digital signal. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then 2. On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder. RIGHT or ENTER button. RIGHT or ENTER butt
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Setting Up the Parental Control Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction 5. Select Rating Level using UP/DOWN buttons, CREATE PASSWORD with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which and press ENTER or RIGHT button. helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. Re-enter Password - - - - 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 0 ~ 9 RETURN 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN butt
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Troubleshooting Specifications Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Power Requirements AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 12 W Action Problem Page Weight 4.1 lbs General • Check the batteries in the remote. They may need replacing. Dimensions W 16.9 in x D 8.1 in x H 1.7 in No operations can be • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. performed with the remote. Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F • Remove batteries a
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Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY 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 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 th
