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Disc Storage
Use care when storing discs. The data on the discs is highly vulnerable to mishandling
.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight.
• Keep in a cool, ventilated area.
• Store vertically.
• Keep in a clean protection jacket.
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
GETTING STARTED
Precautions ........................................................2
General Features ............................................3
Description ..................................................... 4
Tour of the Remote Control ............................4
CONNECTIONS
Choosing a Connection ......................................5
Connecting to a TV Using the HDMI Jack .........5
Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack ...................5
Connecting to a TV Using the Component Jacks
(Progressive/Interlace) ............................................ 5
Connecting to a TV Using the Video Jack (Video)
...5
Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel,
Dolby Digital, MPEG2, or DTS Amplifier) ................5
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Playing a Disc .....................................................6
Using the Search and Skip Functions ................6
Using the Display Function ................................6
Using the Disc and Title Menu ...........................7
Repeat Play ........................................................7
Slow Play ............................................................7
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) .................7
Selecting the Audio Language ...........................7
Selecting the Subtitle Language ........................7
Changing the Camera Angle ..............................8
Using the Bookmark Function ............................8
Using the Zoom Function ...................................8
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4/CD
Audio ..................................................................8
Folder Selection .................................................8
MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback ..........................8
MPEG4 Playback (DVD-C550 Only) ...................9
Playing Media Files using the USB HOST
feature (DVD-C550 Only) ....................................9
CD Ripping (DVD-C550 Only) ............................10
Picture CD Playback ..........................................10
Picture CD Playback for HD-JPEG ....................10
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU
Using the Setup Menu
.....................................11
Setting Up the Display Options ..........................11
Setting Up the Audio Options ............................12
Setting Up the System Options..........................12
Setting Up the Language Features ....................13
Setting Up the Security Options ........................13
Setting Up the General Options .........................13
Setting Up the Support Options .........................13
REFERENCE
Firmware upgrade ..............................................14
Troubleshooting .................................................. 14
Specifications ..................................................... 15
Excellent Sound
Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction.
Screen
You can view video in both regular (4:3) and wide-
screen (16:9).
Slow Motion
You can watch scenes in slow motion.
Various On-Screen Menu
Functions
You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle)
and screen angles while enjoying movies.
Progressive Scan
Progressive scan provides an improved picture
with double the scan lines of a conventional inter-
laced picture.
EZ VIEW (DVD)
Easy View enables picture adjustment to match
your TV's screen size (16:9 or 4:3).
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
You can view Digital Photos on your TV.
Repeat
You can repeat a song or movie simply by press-
ing the REPEAT button.
MP3/WMA
This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA files.
MPEG4 (DVD-C550 Only)
This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital
video/audio signal path from the player to your TV.
CD Ripping (DVD-C550 Only)
This feature lets you copy audio files from a disc
into MP3 format on a USB device. (Audio CD only
(CD DA)).
Note
-
These disc formats cannot be played on this player.
• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM
• CD-ROM • CDV
• CDI • CVD
• CDGs (Plays audio only, not graphics. The
ability to play back may depend on recording
conditions.)
• DVD-R, +R
• CD-RW
• DVD+RW, -RW (V mode)
- The unit may not play certain CD-R, CD-
RW and DVD-R due to the disc type or
recording conditions.
COPY PROTECTION
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 technol-
ogy that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Disc Markings
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DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
Play Region Number
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A,
Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.
Dolby Digital disc
Stereo disc
Digital Audio disc
DTS disc
MP3 disc
NTSC
Region Number
Both the DVD player and your DVD 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 described
on the rear panel of the player.
DivX Certification (DVD-C550 Only)
DivX, DivX Certified,
and associated logos are trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license.
“DivX Certified to play DivX video, including
premium content.”
Rovi Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
(480p, 720p, 1080p)
YOU SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH
DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE. IF PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS OCCUR, WE RECOMMEND THAT
YOU SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE
‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ (VIDEO) OUTPUT. IF
THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV
SET’S COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.
Contents
1080p Playback
This player upconverts regular DVDs for playback
on 1080p TVs.
Parental Control (DVD)
The parental control allows you to set the level
necessary to prevent children from viewing harm-
ful movies such as those with violence, adult
subject matter, etc.
General Features
Remote Control (AK59-00084V/• AK59-00110A)
Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H)
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User’s Manual (AK68-01848A)•
Video/Audio Cable (AC39-42001U & AC39-22017Z)•
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