Samsung HT-DS1860 home theater

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Warnings
LASS 1 LASER PRODUCT I I
LASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
UOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
LASS I LASER APPARAT
RODUCTO LASER CLASE I
Note to CATV system installer :
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSiDE.
REFER SERViCiNG TO QUALiFiED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM,
/_ This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside
this unit.
This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying
the unit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
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recautions
S S S
Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your
player horizontatly_on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots
are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become
hot. Before moving the player_ ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching oft the DVD player to
the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply, tn order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply_
remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.
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During thunderstorms_ disconnect AC main plug from the
wail outlet.
Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat
sources.
This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.
Protectthe playerfrom moisture(i.evases), and excess
heat(e.g.fireplace)orequipmentcreatingstrongmagneticor electric
fields(i.e.speakers...).Disconnectthe powercablefrom theAC supplyif
the playermalfunctions.Your playeris notintendedfor industrialuse.
Useofthis productisfor personaluseonly.
Condensationmayoccurif yourplayeror dischavebeenstoredin cold
temperatures
Iftransportingthe playerduringthe winter,waitapproximately2 hours
until theunit hasreachedroomtemperaturebeforeusing.
The battery used with this product contain chemicals that
are harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
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Instructions
READ INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
HEED WARNINGS
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE
Do not use this video product near water-
forexample, near a bathtub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
OVERLOADING
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
this can result in the risk of fire
or electric shock.
VENTILATION
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
video product and to protect it from overheating
these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked
by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This video product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heat register.
This video product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer's instructions have been
followed.
POWER CORD PROTECTION
Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them paying
particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
CLEANING
Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
LIGHTNING
For added protection of this video product
receiver during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the video product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the video
product.
ACCESSORIES
Do not place this video product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The video product may fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage
to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the video product. Any mounting
of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
CART
An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
POWER SOURCES
This video product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of supply to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
For video products intended to be operated from
battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
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POWERLINES
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedin
thevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorotherelectric
lightorpowercircuits,
orwhereitcanfallintosuchpowerlines
orcircuits.Wheninstallinganoutsideantenna
system,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfrom
touchingsuchpowerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith
themmightbefatal.
POLARIZATION
Thisvideoproductisequippedwithapolarized
alternatingcurrentlineplug(aplughavingoneblade
widerthantheother.)Thisplugwillfitintothepower
outletonlyoneway.
Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunable
toinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingthe
plug.Iftheplugshouldstillfailtofit,contactyour
electriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donot
defeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedplug.
OUTDOORANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to the
antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system
is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
In the U.S.A section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
See the figure below.
ATTACHMENTS
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
SERVICING
Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
ANTENNA
LEAD iN WIRE
I } GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in proper operating condition.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain
or water
d. If the video product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped
or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct
change in performance - this indicates
a need for service.
H EAT
This video unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that _roduce heat.
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Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner
The HT-DS1860 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including
DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, CD, MP3-CD.WMA-CD. CD-R/RW. and DVD-R/RW.with
a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player.
DVD-Audio compatible
Experience the super high-qualityaudio performance of DVD-Audio.
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC enables this player to deliver exceptional sound
quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution anc high-frequency detail.
'J Dolby Pro Logic II
The HT-DS1860
after 2 minutes in the stop
The HT-DS1860automatically s,_
minutes in the screen saver mode.
and darkens the brightness of the TV screen
.=power saving mode after 20
/i, Power Saving Function
The HT-DS1860 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in the stop mode.
! ii_Customized TV Screen Display
The HT-DS1860 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD playback
and set it as your background wallpaper.
J_Convenient AV Device Control Via Anynet
You can conveniently control the DVD Home Theater System and other Samsung AV
devices from your Samsung TV with the remote control via Anynet.
P.SCAN (progressive Scan) Function
Unlike regular interlace Scan ,in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the
entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines),Progressive Scan uses one field of
information (all lines displayed in one pass ) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible
scan lines,
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PREPARATION
Safety Warnings.
Safety Instructions
Features ..............
Notes on Discs .....
Description ..............
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Setting the Language .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
Setting TV Screen type ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) ............................................................................................................................. 47
Setting the Password .......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Setting the Wallpaper .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
DVD Playback Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 53
AV SYNC Setup.................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Setting the Speaker Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 55
Setting the Test Tone .......................................................................................................................................................... 56
Setting the Delay Time........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Setting the Audio Quality .................................................................................................................................................... 59
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ............................................................................................................... 61
Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function ......................................................................................................................................... 62
Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect ..................................................................................................................................................... 64
O RADIO OPERATION
Listening to Radio ............................................................................................................................................................... 65
Presetting Stations .............................................................................................................................................................. 66
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Convenient Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 67
Operating a TV with the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................ 69
Before Calling for Service ................................................................................................................................................... 71
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs ............................................................................................................................ 73
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Notes on Terminology ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
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on Discs
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VIDEO
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital
surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these
realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall.
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order
for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.
(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)
Disc Type
DVD-AUDIO
DVD-VIDEO
AUDIO-CD
Mark (Logo)
AUDUO/WDEO
DIGfTALAUDIO
RecordedSignals
Audio + Video
Audio
Disc Size
5"
3 1/2"
5"
3 1/2"
Max. Playing Time
Approx 240 min (single-sided)
Approx•480 min.(double-sided
Approx. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx• 160 min. (double-sided
74 min.
20 min.
Dolby Digital DTS disc Digital Audio Stereo disc NTSCvideoformat MP3 disc
disc disc NTSCs usedinalofNodh
Amerca,thePhiipplnee,
SouthKoreaandJapan
LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM cannot be played on this player.
Ifsuch discs are played, a "WRONG DISC FORMAT" message appears on the TV screen.
,, DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
Ifsuch discs are played, a "WRONG REGION CODE" message appears on the TV screen.
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Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD
player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-
protected DVD discs.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CD-R Discs
Depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC ) and the condition of the disc, some CD-R discs
may not be playable.
Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R. Avoid CD-R media, as they may not be playable.
If possible, do not use CD-RW (Rewritable) media, as they may not be playable.
Only the CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fuliy played. If the session is ciosed but the disc is ieft open,
you may not be abte to fully play the disc.
CD-R MP3 Discs
Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.
Only files with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played.
Only a consecutively written Multi session disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multi session disc,
the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.
For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g.,
32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.
If more than 500 tracks are recorded on a single CD, a maximum of 500 tracks can be played.
If more than 300 folders are recorded on a single CD, a maximum of 300 folders can be piayed.
CD-R JPEG Discs
•Only files with the ".jpeg" and ".JPEG" extensions can be played.
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.
Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
Only a consecutively written multi session disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the multi session disc, the
disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
A maximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.
When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG flies in the picture folder can be played.
Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.
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--Front Panel--
Headphone Jack
Volume control
Direct Play button
Open/Close button
Power (G/I) button
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Tunin
g Down & Skip (,<<)buttons
Stop (11) button
Tuner Mode
Disc Change
button
Remote Control Sensor
External Digital in Optical 2
Input Connector
Tuning Up & Skip pH) buttons
Play/Pause (H) button
_ PRO LOGIC II indicator
LINEAR PCM indicator
GROUP indicator
CHAPTER indicator
TRACK indicator
PROGRAM indicator
REPEAT indicator
DISC A_ B indicator
DVD AUDIO indicator
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator
System Status Display
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1 Input
quipment
output_
AM Antenna
Connector
Anynet
Output/Input
Connector
Video Output Connector
Connect the TV's video input connectors
(VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector.
S-Video Output Connector
If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input
connector(S-VIDEOIN), connect it to the
piayer'sS-Videooutput connector.
FM Antenna
Connector
Component Video
Output/Input Connectors
Connecta TV with component
video inputsto these connectors.
/ '%
C_/ Remote Control
(AH59-01329A)
AM Antenna
_AH42-20001P)
Audio Cable
(AH39-40001U)
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FM Antenna
(AH42-00004A)
Video Cable
(AH39-40001V)
Anynet Cable
(AH39-40001Z)
Speaker Cables
[AH81-01451G)
User's Manual
(AH68-01493J)
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--Remote Control--
TV, DVD POWER button
TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button
OPEN/CLOSE button
EZ VIEW button
STEP button
DSP/EQ button
_[] PL II MODE button
VOLUME button
MENU button
RETURN button,
Number(O~9)buttons
SLEEP button
LOGO COPY button,
SLIDE MODE button
_TV indicator
DVD RECEIVER indicator
_MODE button
DVDbutton _ AUXbutton
_i rdNER TUNERBANDbutton
DISC SKIP button
SLOW, MOIST button
REPEAT button
_ P,aYiPausebutton_ StoPbutton.....
_ TuningPreset/CD8kip button
_[I] PL II EFFECT button
TUNING/CH button
INFO button
MUTE button
Direction/Enter button
TEST TONE button
SOUND EDIT button
TUNER MEMORY, P.SCAN button
ZOOM button
_ CANCEL button
REMAIN button
DIGEST button
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Remove the battery 2
cover on the back of
the remote by
pressing down and
sliding the cover in
the direction of the
arrow.
Insert two 1.5V AAA
batteries, paying
attention to the correct
polarities (+ and -).
3 Replace the battery
cover.
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (-)to (-).
Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
e ofOperationofthe RemoteControl
The remote control can be used up to approximately 23
feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at
a horizontal angle of up to 30 ° from the remote control
sensor.
To open the remote control cover, push the
top of the cover, then slide downward.
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necting the Speakers
ig or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord,
2,5 to 3 times the size of the TV screen
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Position of the DVD Player
Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under
the TV stand•
Front Speakers _Q
Place these speakers in front of your listening
position, facing inwards (about 45 °) toward you.
Place the speakers so that their tweeters wilt be at
the same height as your ear.
Align the front face of the front speakers with the
front face of the center speaker or place them
slightly in front of the center speakers•
Center Speaker
It is best to install it at the same height as the front
speakers.
You can also install it directly over or under the TV.
Selecting the Listening Position
The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3
times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the
TV. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8feet)
For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13feet)
Rear Speakers _
Place these speakers behind your listening position.
If there isn't enough room, place these speakers to face each other•
Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear, facing
slightly downward.
Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used
to handle mainly sound effects and sound wili not come from
them all the time.
8ubwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical•
Place it anywhere you like.
Usually, it is placed by a corner near the front speakers.
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Rear
Speaker(L) FrontSpeaker(L)
CenterSpeaKer
Blue
Green
While
Subwoofer
Rear Speaker (R)
Gray
Press down the terminal
tab on the back of the
speaker.
2 insert the wire into the
terminal and release the
terminal tab.
Insert the black wire into he black (-)
terminal and the gray wire into the
gray (+) terminal.
Make sure the polarities (+ and -)
are correct.
Black Gray
3 Connect the connecting jacks (6)
to the back of the DVD player.
Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals
match the colors of the connecting jacks.
Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct.
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nnecting theVideoOutto TV
Colnp_iteVideoS Video Colnp_e_tV{deo ]
* Depending on your TV, Component Video input jacks may be marked as DVD Video input.
Composite Video (Good Quality)
Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the
system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television.
S-Video (Better Quality)
If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied)
from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the S-VIDEO IN jack on
your television.
Component Video (Best Quality)
If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video
cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the
corresponding jacks on your television.
When the Progressive scan mode is selected, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed
any signal. See page 16 to select Progressive Scan.
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N(ProgressiveScan) Function
regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the
entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of
information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible
scan lines.
1 Press STOP button.
When disc is played back, press the STOP button twice so that "STOP", appears on the display.
2
Press and hold P.SCAN button on the remote control for over 5 seconds.
Pressing and holding the button for over 5 seconds will select "Progressive Scan" and "Interlace Scan"
repetitively
When you select P SCAN, "P.SCAN" will appear on the display
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Interlaced Scan (1 FRAME = 2 FIELDS) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME)
In interlaced-scan video, a frame consists of two
interlaced fields (odd and even), where each field
contains every other horizontal line in the frame.
The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of
video consecutively down the screen, line by line.
An entire image is drawn at one time, as opposed to the
The odd field of alternating lines is displayed first, and
then the even field isdisplayed to fill in the alternating
gaps left by the odd field to form a single frame.
One frame, displayed every 1/30th of a second, contains
two interfaced fields, thus a total of 60 fields are
displayed every 1/60th of a second.
The interlaced scanning method is intended for capturing
a still object.
interlaced scanning process by which a video image is
drawn in a series of passes.
The progressive scanning method is desirable for dealing
with moving objects.
This function works only on TVs equipped with component video inputs (Y, Pr, Pb) that support
Progressive Video. (It does not work on TVs with conventional component inputs, i.e., non-progressive
scan TVs.)
Depending on the brand and model of your TV, this function may not work.
lecting the Video Format
Press and hold NTSC/PAL button on the remote controller for over 5 seconds while the power is turned off
"NTSC" or "PAL" will appear in the display.
At this time, press the NTSC/PAL button shortly to select between "NTSC" and "PAL".
Each country has a different video format standard.
For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the video format of your TV.
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Example:DigitNsignalcomponentssuchasaSettopBoxorCDRecorder.
Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video in on the TV,
Connect the Digital input (OPTICAL I or 2) to the Digital Output on the externN digital component,
3 Press AUX on the remote control to select 'DIGITAL 1, 2',
Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL l -_ DIGITAL 2 -_ AUX 1 -* AUX 2.
', You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD -_ DIGITAL 1 -_ DIGITAL 2 _ ADX1 _ AUX2 -_ FM -_ AM.
When you select DigitN 1 or 2, you are selecting the OpticN 1 and 2
inputs on the unit respectively.
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Example:AnalogsignalcomponentssuchasaVCRorTV.
Video Cable
1
2
3
4
Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video
In on the TV.
Connect Video In on the DVD player to Video
Out on the external analog component.
Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio
Out on the external analog component.
Be sure to match connector colors.
Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1
or AUX 2.
Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as
follows: DIGITAL 1 -* DIGITAL 2 -_ AUX 1 -_ AUX 2,
You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD -* DIGITAL ] -*
DIGITAL 2 _ AUX1 _ AUX2 -_ FM -_ AM.
If you have connected an external digital
component and also an Analog
component to Video In (1, 2) at the same
time, there will be video from AUX 1 even
when you select DIGITAL 1 or 2 IN.
If you have connected Audio In (L, R) to
1, connect Video In to 1 as well, and if
you have connected Audio In (L, R) to 2,
connect Video In to 2 also.
When you select Aux 1 or 2, you are
selecting Video 1 or 2 inputs respectively.
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ow to Connect to Anynet
the Anynet function, the DVD Home Theater System can be conveniently controlled from
your Samsung TV. By connecting the Anynet output terminal on the DVD Home Theater
System to the input terminal of any Samsung Anynet-enabled device, both can be controlled
from your TV. For detailed operation instructions and connection diagram, refer to the user's
manual of your Anynet-enabled TV.
The Anynet function allows you to use your TV's remote control and menu to control all AV devices.
However, this function is available only with 8amsung Anynet-enabled models.
Other AV devices
Use thisto connectAnynet-enabled
AVdevices when necessary
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1 Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back of this unit to your Samsung TV's Anynet
output terminal,
2 Connect the Anynet Out Terminal on the back of this unit to the Anynet input of Samsung
external AV devices.
3 Refer to the user's manual of your Anynet-enabled TV and activate the Anynet function,
* This function is available only with Anynet-enabted TVs.
If the Anynet input and output terminals are reversed, communication with the TV will fail and
you wilI not be able to use the Anynet function,
Convenient AV Device Control Via Anynet
You can conveniently control the DVD Home Theater System and other AV devices from your
TV with the remotecontrol via Anynet.
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'ngtheFMandAMAntennas
If AM reception is poor, connect an
outdoor AM antenna(not supplied).
AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)
FM Antenna (supplied)
FM
75O
Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop antenna.
1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75_2
COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.
2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you
find a location where reception is good, then
fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
receptionis poorlConnectan Outdoorantenna.
Beforeattachinga 75_ coaxialcable (witha standard
type connector),disconnectthe supp!ied FM antenna.
1. Connect the AM loop antenna supplied
to the AM and ff7 terminals.
2. If reception is poor, connect an outdoor
single vinyl-covered wire to the AM
terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna
connected).
Cooling Fan The coolingfan dissipatesthe heatgeneratedinsidethe unitso that the unitcan be operated
normally.The coolingfan isactivatedautomaticallyto supplycool air to the unit.
_@_p_goo_o_ Please observe the following cautions for your safety.
_ _& _ ' Make sure the unit iswell-ventilated If the unit haspool-ventilation,the temperature inside the unit could rise
I _) I_ %_b_u_'_' _ and may damage it.
, Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (If the coolingfan or ventilationholes are covered with a
newspaperor cloth, heat may build up insidethe unit and fire may result.)
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reUsingYourDVDPlayer
player is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you
are using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using.
WNHDEC MODE
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Broadcast System
This device is designed to work with the NTSC video format.
For normal playback, the video format a DVD disc is recorded in
must coincide with your TV's video format.
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the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control
Press MODE button.
Each time the Mode button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD RECEIVER indicator (green) will flash alternately.
You can operate the TV while the TV indicator is flashing and the DVD player while the DVD indicator is flashing.
Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons.
By default, the remote control is set to work with Samsung TVs.
See page 69 for more information on the operation of the remote control.
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DISC SKIP
Playback starts automatically.
top playback,
ss STOP during playback.
If pressed once, "PR£SS ]PLAY" is displayed and the
stop position will be stored in memory. If
PLAY/PAUSE ( _/11) button or ENTER button is
pressed, playback resumes from the stop position.
(This function works only with DVDs.)
If pressed twice, "STOP" is displayed, and if
PLAY/PAUSE ( _'11 ) button is pressed, playback
starts from the beginning.
temporarily pause playback,
PLAY/PAUSE during playback.
To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
button again.
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Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO)
DVD-audios are divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller
sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections.
These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers".
f GROUP1 ,_, GROUP2
TRACK I _1_ TRACK 2 _1 TRACK 3 -_ TRACK 1 _1 TRACK 2
Titles and chapters (DVD-VIDEO)
DVD-videos are divided into several large sections called "titles" and smaller
sections called "chapters". Numbers are allotted to these sections.
These numbers are called "title numbers" and "chapter numbers".
TmTLE 1 TmTLE 2
22
CHAPTER 1, CHAPTER 2 '4 CNAPTNR 3 CHAPTER I , CHAPTER 2
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Tracks (Video and music CDs)
Video and music CDs are divided into sections called "tracks".
Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "track numbers".
TRACK I 14 TRACK 2 _1._ TRACK 3 -_ -,_ TRACK 4 _1 TRACK 5
In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD (_)" are applicable to
DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs.
Where a particular DVD type is mentioned, it is indicated separately.
Depending on the content of the disc, the initiat screen may appear different.
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aDiscintheDiscchanger
DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed.
All the discs will be played inturn, startingwiththe oneselected.
_uwish to play the current disc only, press REPEAT on the front
one or more times, until REPEAT" DISC is displayed.
disc selected is not loaded, the next disc is played automatically.
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P3-CD Playback
Data CDs CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played.
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The MP3 menu screen will appear
and playback will start.
Depending on the MP3 disc, the
appearance of the menu may be
different.
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see_tanetheralbum
To select another album and track,
repeat Steps 2 and 3 above.
Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play.
Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format
recorded on the disc.
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PEG File Playback
captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG flies on a PC can be
stored on a CD and then played back with this DVD player.
_,_, Slide Mode
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From top to bottom
From bottom to top
Rectangular shape in the center
Vertical curtain shape
Each time a new image is displayed, slide modes
(1~11) will be applied randomly and automatically•
Cancels the slide mode.
@
_ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __I_ ,_,i_
_s I_1_1_ to skip to the next slide.
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Each time the button is pressed, the slide moves backward or forward.
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Digest Function
You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen,
JPEG files wilI be shown in
g windows.
The selected image is played for 5 seconds before moving to
the next image,
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iew the previous or next image with 9 windows, press _t_,_.
_,_, Rotate/Flip Function
A. button:Flip Vertically
Original Image
®®®®_®®®®
4 button:Rotate90°
Counterclockwise
button: Rotate 90 ° Clockwise
V button: Flip Horizontally
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playingDiscInformation
can view disc playback information on the TV screen,
Display disappears Display disappears
Display disappears
Depending on the disc, the disc
information display may appear different.
Depending on the disc, you can also
select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO
LOGIC.
" t_ appears on the TV screen!
If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that
operation is not possible with the disc currently being played.
What is a Group?
A group of tracks contained in a DVD-AUDIO disc.
What is a Title?
A movie contained in a DVD-VIDEO disc.
What is a Chapter?
Each title on a DVD disc is divided into several smaller sections called "chapters".
What is a Track (File)?
A section of video or a music file recorded on a DVD-AUDIO, CD, or MP3-CD.
_&, CHAPTERdisplay
_] AUDIOLANGUAGEdis#ay _ LR STEREO (L/R) display
MP3CDdisplay
TRACK(FILE)display
O ELAPSEDTIMEdisplay
TITLE display
_ SUBTITLE display
_ ANGLE display
GROUP display
[']DI_ DOLBY DIGITAL display
DIGITAL
_ REPEAT PLAYBACKdisplay
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eckingthe RemainingTime
\
R[MAIN
Each time the Remain button is pressed
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ow Playback
_,_, Fast Playback_
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Slow Playback
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kipping Scenes/Songs
ying Frame by Frame
Press STEP button.
The picture moves forward one frame each time the
button is pressed during playback.
During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD. sound is heard only at 2x speed,
and 7ot at 4x. 8x. and 32x speeds.
No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion playback.
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peat Playback
you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file).
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1 Press INFO button twice.
2 Press Cursor _ button to move to
REPEAT PLAYBACK(_# ) display,
3 Press Cursor _r button to select the
desired Repeat Playback mode.
4 Press ENTER button.
* For MP3 and JPEG discs, you cannot select
Repeat Play from the information display screen.
(_) T_TL _
CHAPTER : Repeatedly plays the selected chapter.
TITLE : Repeatedly plays the selected title.
GROUP : Repeatedly plays the selected group.
RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order.
(A track that has already been played may be played again,)
TRACK : Repeatedly plays the selected track.
FOLDER : Repeatedly plays all tracks in the selected folder.
DISC : Repeatedly plays the entire disc.
OFF : Cancels Repeat Playback.
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Repeat Playback
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For a CD, press INFO button once,
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When ENTER button is pressed,
the selected position will be stored in
memory.
REPEAT : A--B
REPEAT : A--
to normal playback, press Cursor A, ,_
to select (_# OFF.
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The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc.
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gle Function
This function alIows you to view the same scene in different angles.
Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as fo!lows:
The Angle function works only with discs on which multipIe angles have been recorded.
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Function
allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image.
_,_, Zoom (Screen
Enlarge) Function
Each time the button is pressed, the
zoom level changes as follows:
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_,_, Aspect Ratio
Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On
and Off.
When a movie is played in Widescreen format, black bars at the top and
bottom of the TV screen can be removed by pressing the EZ VIEW button.
This function will not work if the DVD is recorded with multi-camera angle format.
Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have a built-in horizontal to vertical ratio.
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EZVIEW
.... _,_, Bonus Group
Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra 'bonus' group that requires a 4-digit key
number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number.
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if you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the ptayer, you will need to re-enter
the key number.
_,_, Navigating Pages
Duril
remc
You can select the desired image from a DVD-Audio disc containing still images.
With some discs, you may not be abte to seiect images depending on how the
disc was manufactured.
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Audio/SubtitleLanguage
_,_= AudioLanguageSelectionFunction
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Depending on the number of languages on a
DVD disc, a different audio language
(ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.)is
selected each time the button is pressed.
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_,_= SubtitleLanguageSelectionFunction
ii i;
Depending on the disc,
the Subtitie and Audio
Language functions
may not work.
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DirectlytoaScene/Song
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ti
The selected file will be played.
An MP3 or JPEG disc cannot be moved
from the disc information screen.
When playing an MP3 or JPEG disc, you
cannot use _ ,'_ to move a folder.
To move a folder, press (Stop) and
then press A ,'_.
SdLECT : 03
You can press I_11_.t on the remote
control to move directly to the desired
title, chapter, or track.
Depending on the disc, you may not
be able to move to the selected title or
time.
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"ngDisc Menu
can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc.
DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc.
When you selectthe disc menuthat is not
supported by the disc,the "This menu is not
supported" messageappears on the screen.
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PBC (Playback Control) Function
Press the MENU button while VCD 2,0 version disk is played.
Each time you press the button, "PBC ON" and "PBC OFF" will be repetitively selected in the display.
PBC ON: This VCD disc is version 2.0. The disc is played back according to the menu screen.
Some functions may be disabled. When some functions are disabled, select "PBC OFF" to enable them.
PBC OFF: This VCD disc is version 1.!. The disc is played back in the same way as with a music CD.
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sing the Title Menu
For DVDs containing muItipte titles, you can view the title of each movie.
Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all or may work differently.
The title menu appears.
_s MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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" Lan
guage is set to English by defauJt.
s RETURN button to return to the previous level.
_ss MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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Once the setup is complete, ifthe languagewas
set to English, OSD will be displayed in English.
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Selecting the
OSD Language
Selecting the Selecting the Selecting the Disc Menu Language
Audio Language Subtitle Language (recorded on the disc)
(recorded on the disc'_ (recorded on the disc)
* If the language you selected is
not recorded on the disc, menu
language will not change even
if you set it to your desired
language,
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TV Screentype
_endingon your TV type (Wide Screen TV or conventional 4:3 TV), you can select the
)ectratio.
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_ PressCursor_'button
tOmoveto 'TV '
DISPLAYandthen
pressENTERbutton, press
Once the setup s complete, you wilI
be taken to me pre_ ous screen.
)n to return to the previous level.
ss MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high
definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different
screen size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.
For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to
personal 3reference. Select "16:9" if you have a wide screen TV.
Select this to view a 16:9 picture in the full-screen
mode on your wide screen TV.
°You can enjoy the wide screen aspect.
Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the letter box
mode on a conventional TV.
°Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the pan & scan
mode on a conventional TV.
°You can see the central portion of the screen only (with the
sides of the 16:9 picture cut off).
If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in wide screen.
Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look different depending on
the software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.
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ngParentalControls(RatingLevel)
restrict playback of adult or violent OVDs you do not want children to view.
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If you have selected Level 6, you
cannot view DVDs with Level 7 or
higher.
The higher the level, the closer the
content is to violent or adult material.
The password is set to "7890" by default.
Once the setup is complete, you will be
taken to the previous screen.
This function works only ifa DVD disc contains the rating level information.
_s RETURN button to return to the previous level.
s MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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the Password
can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting.
The password is set to "7890" by default
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Enter the old password, a new
password, and confirm new password.
The setting is complete.
s RETURN button to return to the previous level.
s MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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the Wallpaper
g a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper.
>Setting the Wallpaper
Dui'n _:b _k ress
PLAY/PAUS!bUttOn
"COPY LOGO DATA" wilt be
displayed on the TV screem
Thepower_
andihenba
thedisctray
automaticall
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willopen
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set u_) to 3 walbapers,
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Select this to set the Select this to set the desired
Samsung Logo image as _mage as your wallpaper.
your wallpaper.
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>To Change the Wallpaper
1
_J-ess RETURN button to return to the previous level.
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PlaybackMode
DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio.
To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode.
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Set ste_)s 1 ~ '1 again if you want to
switch to DVD AUDIO Pla_ _noae.
When Selecting DVD Play Mode:
DVD VIDEO : set to pJaythe DVD video
contents contained in DVD
audio disc.
DVD AUDIO : set to play the default DVD
audio.
DVD Play mode is set to DVD
Audio as factory default setting.
s RETURN button to return to the previous level.
_s MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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SYNC Setup
,: Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV.
In this case, adjust the delay time of audio to optimal status to fit the video.
Setup menu appears. 'Audio' menu appears.
3 4
AV-SYNC screen appears. You can set me audio delay, ume between 0 ms
and 300 ms, Set it to the optimal status
s RETURN button to return to the previous level.
_s MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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ing the Speaker Mode
outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted
according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not.
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n,
4
:or C LS. and RS eacn time me uutton
ts oressea the mode switches
atternateb as follows: SMALL -_ NONE
For L and R the mode is set to SMALL
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TES/IONF
Select this when using the speakers.
_iSelect this when no speakers are installed.
Depending on PRO LOGIC and STEREO. the speaker mode may vary.
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etting the Test Tone
Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels.
The test tone will be sent to L -* C -_
R -* RS -* LS -* SW in that order.
If the ENTER button is pressed again
at this time, the test tone will stop.
RETURN button to return to the previous level.
MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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I L: :ront Speaker (L) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer
WhenmanuallytestingusingtheTESTTONEbutton R: Front Speaker (R) LS: Real'Speaker (L) RS: Rear Speaker (R)
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PressTEST TONE button.
Test tone will be produced as follows:
Whet" playing a DVD or CD. this will work
only in Stop mode.
Use this function to check that each speaker is
correctly connected and that there is no problem. !
:
:
To end the test tone, i
press TEST TONE button, i
Start _ "
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ing the Delay Time
the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the
delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers.
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Setting up the Speaker Delay Time
When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if
the distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the sounds
arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the
placement of speakers, you can adjust this difference by adding a delay
effect to the sound of the Center Speaker and Surround Speakers.
With [][]PL (Dolby Pro Logic II), the delay time may be different for each mode.
With AC-3 and DTS. the delay time can be set between 00 and 15mSEC.
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You can set the delay time for C
between 00 and 05mSEC and for
LS and RS between 00 and
15mSEC.
Setting CENTER SPEAKER
If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than
the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as
0ms. Otherwise. change the setting according to
the table.
Distance between Df and Dc Delay Time
0 inch 0 ms
13.6 inches I 1 ms
27.2 inches
40.8 inches ' 3 ms
4.5 feet , 4 ms
5.6 feet ' 5 ms
Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERS
If the distance of Df is equal tc the distance of Ds
in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise.
change the setting according to the table.
Distance between Df and Ds Delay Time
0 inch i 0 ms
i
40.8 inches 3 ms
6.7 feet I 6 ms
10.0 feet 9 ms
13.4 feet , 12 ms
16.7 feet ' 15 ms
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placement
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Df: The els[ance from FRONT SPEAKER
Dc: The distance from CENTER SPEAKER
Ds: The distance from SURROUND SPEAKER
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theAudio Quality
'ou can adjust the balance and level for each speaker.
A
= PressCursorA _r,
_II "_ !_ buttonstoselect
i_ thedesireditemandthen
pre_sENTERbutton
; RETURN button to return to the previous level.
ss MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance
You can selectbetween 00 and -06 and OFF.
The volumedecreases as youmove closerto -6.
Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level
The volume level can be adJusted in steps from +6dB to -6dB.
The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB.
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gtheDRC(DynamicRangeCompression)
can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at
low volume at night.
The Cursor ,A button is pressed, the greater the effect, and
the Cursor ',f button is pressed, the smaller the effect.
s RETURN button to return to the previous level.
_s MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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Field (DSP)/EQ Function
) DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments.
EQ: You can select from ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC, depending on the genre of music.
"DSP" appears an the display panel.
Each time the button is pressed,the sebction changes as fo!lows:
This feature works with CDs, MP3-CDs and 2 channel
DVD-Audio and Do, by Digital discs
When playing a DVD disc encoded with two or more channels,
multi-channel mode wilI be selected automatically and DSP/EQ
function does not work
POP, JAZZ, ROCK: Depending on the genre of music, you can select from POP, JAZZ, and ROCK.
STUDIO : Provides a sense of presence as if in a studio.
CLUB : Simulates the sound of a dance club with a throbbing bass beat.
HALL : Prowdes a clear vocal as if _istening in a concert hal/.
MOVIE: Provides the feeling of a movie theater.
CHURCH: Gives the feel of being in a grand church.
PASS: Select this for normal listening.
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Iby Pro LogicII Mode
can select the desired Oolby Pro Logic II audio mode.
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When selecung Pro Log c I mode. connect your external device _o me
AUDIO NPUT jacks (L and R) on me player. If you connect to on _,one of
me q_uts (L or R_. you cannot listen to 5.! channel surround souna.
PRO LOGIC II
MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance.
CINEMA: Aaos realism to the movie soundtrack.
PRO LOGIC: You will experience a realistic multi-channel effect, as if using five speakers,
while using .ius[ me front leftand righ[ speakers.
MATRIX: You will hear 5.1 cllannel surround souna.
STEREO: Select thisto listen to sounds frorr the front left and ngnt speakers and the subwoofer onl}
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by Pro LogicII Effect
<This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode.
You can select either 0 or 1.
You can select between 0 and 7. You can select between 0 and 6.
When playing a DVD disc encoded with two or more channels, multi-channel mode will be
selected automatically and DDPL mR(Dolby Pro Logic II) button does not work.
PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for
an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging.
CENTER WIDTH: Sound is output to the center speaker only. The front left and right speakers
produce phantom sound
DIMENSION: Incrementally adjusts the sound field _DSP_ from the front or rear.
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ning to Radio
can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations
the automatic or manual tuning operation.
by using either
The selection toggles back
and forth between "FM" and
"AM" each time the
TUNER(BAND) button is
pressed.
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buttontoselectthe
desredband(FM,AM).
When _ _ is pressed, a
preset broadcast station is
selected.
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Press and hold _(_ to
automatically search for
active broadcasting stations.
Briefly press@@ to
increase or decrease the
frequency incrementally.
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PRESET and then oress I_1_1I_
button to select the oreset stauon.
=ress the STOP (I) button
o select "MANUAL' ana
men press and hold _ _ button to
automatically search the band.
Press STOP {I to select
MANUAL and then briefly
Dress _ I_ to tune in to a lower or
higher freauency.
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applies only when listening to an FM station.)
Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between "STEREO" and "MONO".
In a poor reception area. select MONO for a clear, interference-free broadcast.
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Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory
TuNE R(BAN )
bu
Each time the button is pressed,
the band switches between "FM"
and "AM".
Refer to Step 2 on page 65 to
automatically or manually tune in
to a station,
"PRGM" flashes in the display.
You can select between 1 and
15.
Pressthe TUNER MEMORYbutton before
'PRGM'disappearsfrom the display.
'PRGM' disappearsfrom the display and
the stationis stored in memory.
une in to a preset station, press _ _ on the
remote control to select a channel.
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nvenient Functions
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_,_, Sleep Timer Function
You can set the time that the DVD player wilI shut itself off.
"SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed
the preset time changes as follows: 10 -_ 20 -* 30 -* 60 -*
90 -* 120 -4, 150 -* OFF.
the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button.
The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed.
Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set
earlier.
the sleep timer, press SLEEP button until
FF appears on the display.
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_._. AdjustingDisplayBrightness_._=
You can adjust the brightness of the display on the
main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing.
Mute Function
This is useful whenansweringa doorbellor
telephonecall.
Each time the button is press, the brightness changes
as follows: 'SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK, BRIGHT'.
'MUTE ON' appears in the display.
To restore the sound, press the button again to
select 'MUTE OFF'.
_,_, UsingHeadphones
Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.
To prevent hearing damage, do not increase the
volume excessively when using headphones.
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If the code matches the TV's code, the TV will be turned off.
If there is more than one code listed for your TV in the table,
enter one at a time to determine which code works.
Example: For a Samsung TV
While holding down POWER, use the number buttons to enter go,
01, 02, 03, 04, and 05.
You can use the TV POWER, VOLUME, CHANNEL, and Numeric
buttons (0~9).
The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be
possible depending on your brand of TV.
If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control wilI
work on a Samsung TV by default.
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1 SAMSUNG
2 ANAM
3 DAEWOO
4 LG
5 HITACHI
6 JVC
7 SHARP
8 SONY
9 TOSHIBA
10 SANYO
11 MITSUBISHI
12 MATSUSHtTA
13 TELEFUNKEN
14 RCA
15 PANASONtC
16 SABA
17 PHILtPS
18 GRUNDIG
19 ZENITH
20 MIVAL
21 NOBLEX
22 EMERSON
23 MAGNAVOX
24 LOEWE
25 THOMSON
26 NORDMENDE
27 LOEWE OPTA
28 BLAUPUNKT
29 SIEMENS
00(Initial Value), 01,02, 03, 04, 05,73 30 BRANDT
06~11,59 31 FERGUSON
12~18, 20, 21 32 PIONEER
05, 20, 21,22, 53 33 TELEAVA
23, 40, 4< 49 34 FINLUX
24, 55 35 FISHER
27, 33, 34, 35, 54 36 AKAI
27, 36 37 YOKO
27, 37, 42, 43, 44, 46 38 PHONOLA
27, 30, 31,32 39 RADIOLA
05, 27, 28 40 SCHNEIDER
09, 26 41 NEWSAN
41,49, 51,57 42 CONTINENTAL EDISON
29, 61 43 SALORA
07, 09, 26, 48, 49, 50 44 SELECO
40,41,47,48,49 45 NOKIA
05, 45, 47, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 46 REX
39, 42, 46, 70, 71,72 47 MIVAR
38 48 IMPERIAL
52 49 CGE
56 50 BANG & OLUFSEN
19 51 BRtONVEGA
25 52 FORMENTI
05, 60 53 METZ
40, 41,49, 62, 63 54 WEGA
40, 41,49 55 RADIOMARELLI
36, 47, 05 56 SINGER
39 57 SINUDYNE
39
41
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Callingfor Service
to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not
listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact
....................... the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center.
Disctraydoesnotopen.
Playbackdoesnotstart.
Playbackdoesnotstart
immediatelywhenthe
Play/Pausebuttonispressed,
Soundisnotproduced.
Soundcanbeheardonly
fromafewspeakersandnot
allsix.
Picturedoesnotappear,sound
isnotproduced,orthedisc
trayopens2to5 secondslater,
DolbyDigital5.1CH
SurroundSoundisnot
produced.
Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet?
Turn off the power and then turn it back on.
Is the region code of the disc "1" or "ALL"?
DVD discs purchased from abroad may not be playable.
CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs cannot be played on this DVD
player.
Make sure that the rating level is correct.
Are you using a deformed disc or a disc with scratches on
the surface?
Wipe the disc clean.
No sound is heard during fast playback, slow playback, and step
motion playback.
Are the speakers connected properly? Is the speaker setup
correctly customized?
Is the disc severely damaged?
When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front
speakers (L/R)only. Select "PRO LOGIC I1"by pressing I][IPL H
(Dolby Pro Logic II) on the remote control to use all six speakers.
Make sure that the DVD disc is 5.1-CH compatible.
If you set C, SL, and SR to NONE in the speaker mode in the
audio setup of the setup screen, no sound is heard from the
center speaker and the front left and right speakers. Set C, SL,
and SR to SMALL.
Was the DVD player suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
one? When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc
and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. (You
can use the player again after condensation disappears.)
Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1
CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with
5.1 channel sound.
Is the audio language correctly set to DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1-CH in
the information display?
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oDiscisrotatingbutno
pictureisproduced.
oPicturequalityispoor
andpictureisshaking.
Theremotecontroldoes
notwork.
Audiolanguageand
subtitlesdonotwork.
Menuscreendoesnotappeareven
whenthemenufunctionisselected,
Aspectratiocannotbe
changed.
Can'treceiveradio
broadcast.
° Themainunitisnotworking.
(Example:Thepowergoesoutor
strangenoiseisheard,)
° TheDVDplayerisnot
workingnormally.
Thepasswordforrating
levelhasbeenforgotten.
Is the TV power on?
Are the video cables connected properly?
Make sure that the disc is not a PAL- disc.
Is the disc dirty or damaged?
A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable.
Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of
angle and distance?
Are the batteries exhausted?
Have you select the mode(TV/DVD) functions of the remote
control (TV or DVD) correctly?
Audio language and subtitles will not work for DVDs not containing
them. And depending on the disc, they may work differently.
Are you using a disc that does not contain menus?
You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX
mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3
ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the
appropriate function.
Is the antenna connected properly?
If the antennas input signal is weak, install an external FM antenna
in an area with good reception.
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Turn off the power and hold the button on the main unit for
longer than 5 seconds.
Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings.
Do not use this unless necessary.
While "NO DISC" messageappearson the displayof mainunit, hold
the mainunit's _ buttonfor longer than 5 seconds."INITIALIZE"
appearson the displayand all settingswill return to the defaultvalues.
Pressthe POWERbutton.
Usingthe RESETfunctionwill erase all stored settings.
Donot usethis unlessnecessary.
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on Handling and Storing Discs
scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping.
Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them.
O Handling discs .................................................................................................................................................
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold
the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Disc
_j oLoraue .......................................................................................................................................................
Do not keep in
direct sunlig ht
Keep in a cool
ventilated area
Keep in a clean
Profcection jacket,
Store vertically.
.f
Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.
Do not load cracked or scratched discs.
_,9Handling and Storing Discs .......................................................................................................
When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it
with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a
soft cloth.
When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact with cold parts
inside the player. When condensation forms inside the player, the player
may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc and let the
player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.
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pecifications
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Front speaker output . I00W x 2(4£_2)
Center speaker output I00W(4_)
Rear speaker output 100W x 2(4{2)
Subwoofer speaker output " I00W(4_)
Frequency range 20Hz~20KHz
S/N Ratio 75dB
Channel separation 50dB
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Input sensitivity (AUX)500mV
5.lch speaker system
Eron_Ce_ter/RearSpeaker Subw0ofer Speaker
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otes on Terminology
DOLBY
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SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER
This SAMSUNGbrand product, as supplied and distributedby Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG)and delivered new, inthe original
cartonto the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNGagainst manufacturingdefects in materialsand workmanshipfor a limited
warranty periodof:
One (1) Year Parts and Labor*
(*90 Days Partsand Laborfor Commercial Use)
This limitedwarranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchasedand usedin the United States. To receive
warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNGfor problem determinationand service procedures. Warrantyservice canonly be
performed by a SAMSUNG authorizedservice center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to
SAMSUNGor SAMSUNG'sauthorizedservice center Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibilityof the
purchaser.
SAMSUNGwill repair or replace this product,at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditionedparts or products if
foundto be defective duringthe limitedwarranty period specified above. All replaced partsand products becomethe property of SAMSUNG and
mustbe returned to SAMSUNG. Replacementpartsand products assumethe remainingoriginal warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is
longer.
SAMSUNG'sobligationswith respect to software productsdistributed by SAMSUNGunder the SAMSUNGbrand name are set forthin the
applicableend user license agreement. Non-SAMSUNGhardware and software products, if provided, are on an "AS IS" basis. Non-SAMSUNG
manufacturers,suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties
This limitedwarranty covers manufacturingdefects in materialsand workmanshipencountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise
expresslyprovided for in this statement,noncommercialuse of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including,but not limitedto:
damagewhich occurs inshipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or
serial numbers;cosmetic damageor exteriorfinish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products,
equipment,systems, utilities, services,parts, supplies, accessories,applications, installations, repairs,external wiringor connectors not supplied
and authorizedby SAMSUNG,or which damage this productor result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuationsand surges;
customeradjustments and failure to follow operating instructions,cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructionsthat are covered and
prescribed inthe instruction book;product removal or reinstallation;reception problemsand distortionrelatedto noise,echo, interference or other
signaltransmission and delivery problems. SAMSUNGdoesnot warrant uninterruptedor error-flee operation of the product.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIESOTHERTHAN THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBEDABOVE, AND NO WARRANTIESWHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITEDTO, ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULARPURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESSWARRANTYPERIODS STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTYOR GUARANTYGIVEN BYANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCTSHALL BE BINDING
ON SAMSUNG SAMSUNGSHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUEOR PROFITS, FAILURETO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER
BENEFITS,OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESCAUSED BYTHE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITYTO
USETHiS PRODUCT,REGARDLESS OF THE LEGALTHEORY ON WHICHTHE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IFSAMSUNG HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITYOF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERYOF ANY KINDAGAINST SAMSUNG BE GREATER IN
AMOUNTTHAN THE PURCHASE PRICEOF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY SAMSUNGAND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT
LIMITINGTHE FOREGOING,PURCHASERASSUMES ALL RISKAND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGEOR INJURYTO PURCHASERAND
PURCHASER'S PROPERTYAND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTYARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITYTO USETHIS
PRODUCTSOLD BY SAMSUNGNOT CAUSED DIRECTLYBY THE NEGLIGENCEOF SAMSUNG. THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY SHALL NOT
EXTENDTO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINALPURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT,IS NONTRANSFERABLEAND STATES YOUR
EXCLUSIVEREMEDY.
Somestates do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages,
sothe above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Toobtain warranty hardware service, pleasecontact SAMSUNGat:
SAMSUNGCUSTOMER CARE CENTER
400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856, Tel: 973-601-6000, Fax:973-601-6001
t-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)and www.SAMSUNGUSA.com
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