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DVD-C500
DVD-C550
DVD Player
User Manual
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AK68-01848A(03) ENGLISH
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FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): Getting Started This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Important Safety Instructions a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to rad
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Disc Storage Various On-Screen Menu Rovi Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this Use care when storing discs. The data on the discs is highly vulnerable to mishandling. Functions copyright protection technology must be authorized by • Do not expose to direct sunlight. You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle) Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other • Keep in a cool, ventilated area. and screen angles while enjoying movies. limited viewing uses only unless oth
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Description Tour of the Remote Control 8. INFO Button DVD-C550 Front Panel Controls Used to displays playback info banner. 1 15 9. TV VOL (+, -) Buttons 2 DVD-C550 7 Controls the volume on a Samsung TV. 16 3 4 17 10. SKIP Buttons ( / ) 5 18 Use to skip the title, chapter or track. 19 6 20 11. STOP Button ( ) 21 7 12. MENU Button 22 8 23 Brings up the DVD player’s menu. 24 9 13. ENTER/ π/†, √/® Buttons DVD-C500 10 25 This button functions as a toggle switch. 11 26 14. TOOLS Button 12 27
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• Why does Samsung use HDMI? Connections Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when this player plays a DVD, it initially creates a digital signal. For an analog TV to use this signal, it must be converted to an analog signal, using either a Choosing a Connection digital-to-analog converter in the DVD player or an analog-to-digital converter in the TV. During this conver- The following explains how to make connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and
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Notes DVD 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X - The speed marked in this function may be different from the actual CD 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X playback speed. 2-Channel stereo ampilfier - No sound is heard during search mode (Except CD). or Dolby Digital or DTS amplifier RED WHITE Skipping Tracks Audio Cable Coaxial Cable D During play, press the SKIP ( or ) button. - When playing a DVD, if you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the next chapter. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginni
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- 4:3 Letter Box - 4:3 Pan&Scan - 16:9 Wide Using the Disc and Title Menu During the playback of a DVD disc, press the DISC MENU/TITLE MENU button on the remote control. Notes - Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu/Title Menu may not work. - You can also select the Disc Menu, using the DISC MENU button on the remote control. If you are using a 16:9 TV If you are using a 4:3 TV - Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc. For 16:9 aspect ratio discs For 16:9 a
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Changing the Camera Angle Folder Selection When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. You can select a folder both in Stop or Play mode. Using the ANGLE function (DVD) - To select the Parent Folder If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE mark appears on the screen. Press the RETURN button to go to the parent folder, or press the π/† buttons to select “..” and then press 1. During play, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. ENTER t
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- Important: CD-R AVI file Possible warning messages that may appear when The recommendations on the previous page cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play This unit can play the following video compression trying to play DivX/AVI files are : MP3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods formats within the AVI file format: 1. No Authorization for MP3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these file
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Safe USB Removal The Ripping menu contain the following buttons: 1. Press the DVD button to return to disc mode or the main screen. - Mode (Fast/Normal) 2.. Press the STOP (■) button - Bitrate. Press ENTER to change : 128kbps ➞ 192kbps ➞ 128kbps ... 3. Remove the USB cable/device. • Standard : 128kbps Skip Forward/Back • Better Quality : 192kbps During playback, press the (|k / K|) button. - Device selection. Press ENTER to change between partitions on the USB device (max 4). - If th
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- Rotation Navigating the setup menu Press the TOOLS button to select Rotate, and then press ENTER button. Press √/® button to rotate the screen 90 degrees to the left/right. Using the Setup Menu - Skip Picture The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language prefer- Press the |k or K| button to select the previous or next picture. ences, set up the parental level, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. 1. With t
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Setting Up BD Wise Notes - When play a disc that has MPEG Audio and you have Bitstream selected in the Audio Options menu, 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the √/® buttons to select SETTINGS, and then the Digital Audio jack may not output audio press the ENTER button. - There is no output from the analog audio jacks when you play a DTS sound disc. 2. Press the π/† buttons to select DISPLAY, and then press the ® or ENTER button. - Even when PCM Down sampling is Off,
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Notes Security Levels: • While watching TV, your TV screen will change to the play screen when you press the PLAY but- ❶ KID SAFE ton of the DVD player. ❷ G (General Audiences) : All Ages Admitted • If you play a DVD when the TV power is off, the TV will power On. ❸ PG (Parental Guidance suggested) : Some material may not be suitable for young children. • If you turn the TV off, the DVD Player will power off automatically. ❹ PG 13 (PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned) : Some material may be in
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Troubleshooting Reference Before requesting service, please check the following. Firmware upgrade Problem Action Introduction Upgrading the Firmware will keep your DVD player up to date. The screen is • Press the ■/®|| button (on the front panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside. All The latest firmware version for this unit is provided on the Samsung Website.(www.samsung.com). blocked. settings will revert to the factory settings. How to make an upgrade disc You must burn the lat
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Specifications Memo Power Requirements AC 120V ~ 60 Hz Power Comsumption 6W (ON), 1W (OFF) DVD-C500 : 2.6 lbs Weight DVD-C550 : 3.3 lbs General DVD-C500 : 14.4” (W) X 8.15” (D) X 1.65” (H) Dimensions DVD-C550 : 17” (W) X 8.15” (D) X 1.65” (H) Operating Temperature +41°F to +95°F Range Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Composite Video 60Hz Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Video Output Component Video Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load) I-SCAN & P-S
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Warranty Region Area Contact Center Web Site Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us Argentine 0800-333-3733 www.samsung.com/ar Brazil 0800-124-421, 4004-0000 www.samsung.com/br Chile 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/cl This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Nicaragua
