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HEADQUARTERS 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com US AK68-00342A DVD Player DVD-P241
HEADQUARTERS 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com US AK68-00342A DVD Player DVD-P241
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... SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION : DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE...
... SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. The wide blade or the third prong are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION : DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE...
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... Start Remote Control (AK59-00011K) Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H) User's Manual (AK68-00342A) Video/Audio Cable (AC39-42001R) Install Batteries in the device must be damaged. • Do not put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may...
... Start Remote Control (AK59-00011K) Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H) User's Manual (AK68-00342A) Video/Audio Cable (AC39-42001R) Install Batteries in the device must be damaged. • Do not put your hand into the disc tray. • Do not place anything other components to this player, be sure to turn them all off. • Do not move the player while a disc is being played, or the disc may...
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...General Features ...8 Disc Type and Characteristics 9 Description-Front Panel 10 Description-Rear Panel 11 Tour of the Remote Control 12 Connections Choosing a Connection 14 Basic Functions Playing a Disc ...16 Using the Search & Skip Functions 18 Using the Display Function 19 Using the Disc and Title Menu 20 Using the Function Menu 21 Repeat Play ...22 Program Play & Random Play 23 Advanced Functions Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View 24 Slow Repeat play...26 Selecting the Audio Language 27 Selecting the Subtitle Language 28 Changing the Camera Angle 29 Using the Instant Replay...
...General Features ...8 Disc Type and Characteristics 9 Description-Front Panel 10 Description-Rear Panel 11 Tour of the Remote Control 12 Connections Choosing a Connection 14 Basic Functions Playing a Disc ...16 Using the Search & Skip Functions 18 Using the Display Function 19 Using the Disc and Title Menu 20 Using the Function Menu 21 Repeat Play ...22 Program Play & Random Play 23 Advanced Functions Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View 24 Slow Repeat play...26 Selecting the Audio Language 27 Selecting the Subtitle Language 28 Changing the Camera Angle 29 Using the Instant Replay...
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...) Parental Control The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to a VCR. The Region Number for this , you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to prohibit children from MP3 files. Screen Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. Various On-Screen Menu Functions You can play discs created from viewing harmful movies such as a Digital Signal with violence, adult subject matter, etc. Progressive Scan Progressive scanning creates an improved picture with...
...) Parental Control The parental control allows users to set the level necessary to a VCR. The Region Number for this , you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to prohibit children from MP3 files. Screen Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. Various On-Screen Menu Functions You can play discs created from viewing harmful movies such as a Digital Signal with violence, adult subject matter, etc. Progressive Scan Progressive scanning creates an improved picture with...
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... disc play . 4. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) • Press to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. STANDBY/ON ( ) • When the player is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will not work . • If 525i Video Output is plugged in jacks. Important Note • Consult your TV User's Manual to the S-Video jack on the player, the LED goes out. 2. Power off/Standby No disc Stop Loading Play/Skip Search/Pause Error Power LED (Red) O X X X X X Blinks 10 6. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS • Use either a coaxial digital cable to connect to open...
... disc play . 4. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) • Press to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver. STANDBY/ON ( ) • When the player is selected in Setup Menu, interlaced scan mode will not work . • If 525i Video Output is plugged in jacks. Important Note • Consult your TV User's Manual to the S-Video jack on the player, the LED goes out. 2. Power off/Standby No disc Stop Loading Play/Skip Search/Pause Error Power LED (Red) O X X X X X Blinks 10 6. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS • Use either a coaxial digital cable to connect to open...
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... open and close the disc tray. 12. DISC MENU Button • Brings up the DVD player's setup menu. 8. ANGLE Button • Use to access various camera angles on a disc. 13 SETUP MENU Button • Brings up the Disc menu. 18. INSTANT SKIP Button • This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds. 15. INFO Button • Displays the current disc mode. 17. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) • This button functions as a toggle switch. 19. REPEAT Button • Allows you to remove menus...
... open and close the disc tray. 12. DISC MENU Button • Brings up the DVD player's setup menu. 8. ANGLE Button • Use to access various camera angles on a disc. 13 SETUP MENU Button • Brings up the Disc menu. 18. INSTANT SKIP Button • This function skips playback ahead 10 seconds. 15. INFO Button • Displays the current disc mode. 17. ENTER/DIRECTION Button (UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons) • This button functions as a toggle switch. 19. REPEAT Button • Allows you to remove menus...
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... Input Jacks Dolby Digital Decoder Digital Audio Input Jack DVD Player R - AUDIO - Before Connecting the DVD Player • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components. Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with Progressive Scan Jacks. (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the 525p.) • If 525p Video Output is supported, follow the TV User's Manual's instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV's menu system. 15 CONNECTIONS L VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Output Jacks Video Output...
... Input Jacks Dolby Digital Decoder Digital Audio Input Jack DVD Player R - AUDIO - Before Connecting the DVD Player • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components. Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with Progressive Scan Jacks. (The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the 525p.) • If 525p Video Output is supported, follow the TV User's Manual's instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV's menu system. 15 CONNECTIONS L VIDEO S-VIDEO Audio Output Jacks Video Output...
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... not work. Screen stops, no sound. - Each time the button is heard during PAUSE or STEP mode. - Playing a Disc Before Play • Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to resume normal play . - Reverse slow motion play . - Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to resume normal play. (You can only perform step motion play in the forward direction.) 8 Slow Motion Play (DVD only) Press and hold the button to close the disc tray. 4 Stopping Play Press the STOP ( ) button during play. 5 Removing Disc...
... not work. Screen stops, no sound. - Each time the button is heard during PAUSE or STEP mode. - Playing a Disc Before Play • Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to resume normal play . - Reverse slow motion play . - Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to resume normal play. (You can only perform step motion play in the forward direction.) 8 Slow Motion Play (DVD only) Press and hold the button to close the disc tray. 4 Stopping Play Press the STOP ( ) button during play. 5 Removing Disc...
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... remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to make the screen disappear, press the INFO button again. Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO button on the remote. 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to start the playback from a desired time. Refers to 32 different subtitles. 18 19 CD CD Track 01 Time 0 : 0 0 : 4 8 ENTER Most DVD discs are recorded in the disc. A DVD disc...
... remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to make the screen disappear, press the INFO button again. Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/CD 1 During play, press the INFO button on the remote. 2 Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to start the playback from a desired time. Refers to 32 different subtitles. 18 19 CD CD Track 01 Time 0 : 0 0 : 4 8 ENTER Most DVD discs are recorded in the disc. A DVD disc...
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... Program Order box. 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. Press the ENTER button. Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of 20 programmed tracks. • While in playback mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote control to cancel Programmed Play or Random Play. 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS When playing a DVD 1 Press the REPEAT button on the disc, the Repeat function may not work . 22 Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD) 1 Press the PROG button. 2 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons...
... Program Order box. 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. Press the ENTER button. Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of 20 programmed tracks. • While in playback mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote control to cancel Programmed Play or Random Play. 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS When playing a DVD 1 Press the REPEAT button on the disc, the Repeat function may not work . 22 Program Play & Random Play Program Play (CD) 1 Press the PROG button. 2 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons...
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..., left and right of the screen are using a 4:3 TV For 16:9 aspect ratio discs • 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is enlarged. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. • 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right of the...
..., left and right of the screen are using a 4:3 TV For 16:9 aspect ratio discs • 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio. Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is enlarged. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. • 4:3 Pan Scan The left and right of the...
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..., dancing, musical instruments being played etc., so you can contain up to 8 audio languages. • How to "Setting Up the Language Features" on the disc and may not work with the AUDIO button. Slow Repeat play This feature allows you slowly to select the point where the function ends. (B) Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with all DVDs. • A DVD disc can study them more closely.
..., dancing, musical instruments being played etc., so you can contain up to 8 audio languages. • How to "Setting Up the Language Features" on the disc and may not work with the AUDIO button. Slow Repeat play This feature allows you slowly to select the point where the function ends. (B) Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with all DVDs. • A DVD disc can study them more closely.
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... and code protected to MP3 format, of compression/decompression you choose. TIMER: • : The pictures change automatically with about 12 seconds interval. • : The pictures change automatically with MP3 files basically depends 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 clips menu. 37 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS...
... and code protected to MP3 format, of compression/decompression you choose. TIMER: • : The pictures change automatically with about 12 seconds interval. • : The pictures change automatically with MP3 files basically depends 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 clips menu. 37 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS...
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Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options Display Setup : Setup of the Display Options Use to select which type of the Parental Level Allows users to set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of the Language. Parental Setup : Setup of screen you want to see the Picture, select the JPEG files in the clips menu. • QSS Picture CD : The unit cannot play QSS Picture CD. • If a number of files in 1 Disc are over 3000, only 3000 JPEG file can...
Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options Display Setup : Setup of the Display Options Use to select which type of the Parental Level Allows users to set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of the Language. Parental Setup : Setup of screen you want to see the Picture, select the JPEG files in the clips menu. • QSS Picture CD : The unit cannot play QSS Picture CD. • If a number of files in 1 Disc are over 3000, only 3000 JPEG file can...
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...the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is not listed. 6 Press the ENTER button. - English is not listed. 6 Press the ENTER button. - LANGUAGE SETUP Player Menu PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected. • How to select 'English'. - AUDIO LANGUAGE Original Others Using the Subtitle Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select Setup using UP...
...the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is not listed. 6 Press the ENTER button. - English is not listed. 6 Press the ENTER button. - LANGUAGE SETUP Player Menu PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected. • How to select 'English'. - AUDIO LANGUAGE Original Others Using the Subtitle Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Select Setup using UP...
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... button. 43 CHANGING SETUP MENU In this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. Setting Up the Audio Options 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. Select Bitstream when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Off : Doesn't output digital signal. 2. Off : Select this case, all signals...
... button. 43 CHANGING SETUP MENU In this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. Setting Up the Audio Options 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. Select Bitstream when using the Analog Audio Outputs. 2. Off : Doesn't output digital signal. 2. Off : Select this case, all signals...
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.... If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User's Manual's instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV's menu system. • If the screen is blocked by setting the wrong Video Output, See page 47. 44 Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in the Auto mode. Use Password PARENTAL SETUP : No 5 Enter your password again. Field : Select this setting? Frame : Select this for 10 seconds in still mode and display small text clearer. 1. TV Aspect Still Mode Screen Messages Black Level Video Output DISPLAY SETUP : Wide : Auto : On...
.... If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User's Manual's instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV's menu system. • If the screen is blocked by setting the wrong Video Output, See page 47. 44 Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in the Auto mode. Use Password PARENTAL SETUP : No 5 Enter your password again. Field : Select this setting? Frame : Select this for 10 seconds in still mode and display small text clearer. 1. TV Aspect Still Mode Screen Messages Black Level Video Output DISPLAY SETUP : Wide : Auto : On...
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... the functions selected in the Setup Menu may need replacing. • Operate the remote control at a distance of the DVD. • 5.1 channel sound is recorded with no more than 20 feet. • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for three seconds. The icon appears on the display. Play mode differs from a cold start with remote. Reinstall batteries and try to reset it . 2. The SELECT MENU LANGUAGE display will appear. No audio. They may not work...
... the functions selected in the Setup Menu may need replacing. • Operate the remote control at a distance of the DVD. • 5.1 channel sound is recorded with no more than 20 feet. • Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for three seconds. The icon appears on the display. Play mode differs from a cold start with remote. Reinstall batteries and try to reset it . 2. The SELECT MENU LANGUAGE display will appear. No audio. They may not work...
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... use of the product. accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning or other equipment. 49 REFERENCE damage caused by SAMSUNG's authorized service center. failures or problems which occurs in shipment; Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Specifications General Disc Video Output Audio Output Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) CD : 5" (COMPACT DISC) CD : 31/2" (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO 2 Channel...
... use of the product. accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning or other equipment. 49 REFERENCE damage caused by SAMSUNG's authorized service center. failures or problems which occurs in shipment; Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Specifications General Disc Video Output Audio Output Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) CD : 5" (COMPACT DISC) CD : 31/2" (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO 2 Channel...
