Samsung DVD-P401 User manual

DVD PLA
DVD PLAYER YER
DVD-P401
DVD-P401

Precautions
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: DVD PLAYERS USE AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN
CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
CAUTIONS
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduíre la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to
other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions,
use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):
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 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 radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference --
Causing Equipment Regulations.
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not
expose this DVD player
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT
OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Note:
• This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.
• This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD player,
the DVD player cannot play the disc.
• This device is protected by U.S. patent numbers 4,631,603, 4,577,216 and 4,819,098 and other
intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision’s copy protection technology in the device must be
authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay-per-view uses only,
unless otherwise authorized in writing by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Handling Cautions
Disc Storage
Maintenance of Cabinet
• Before connecting 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 be scratched or broken, and the player’s
internal parts may be damaged.
• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the player.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
• Exterior interference such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this
occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the
AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally.
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.
• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long
periods of time.
• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Be careful not to harm the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
• Do not keep under direct sunlight.
• Keep in a cool ventilated area.
• Store vertically.
• Keep in a clean protection jacket.
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.
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Before You Start
Accessories
Install Batteries in the
Remote If remote doesn’t operate
properly:
Remote Control
User’s Manual
Batteries for
Remote Control (AA Size)
Video/Audio Cable
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Open the battery cover on the
back of the remote.
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Insert two AA batteries. Make
sure that the polarities (+ and -)
are aligned correctly.
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Replace the battery cover.
• Check the polarity + - of the batteries
(Dry-Cell)
• Check if the batteries are drained.
• Check if remote sensor is blocked by
obstacles.
• Check if there is any fluorescent
lighting nearby.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Features ..............................................................................................6
Disc Type and Characteristics .......................................................................... 7
Description-Front Panel ....................................................................................8
Description-Rear Panel ....................................................................................9
Tour of the Remote Control..............................................................................10
Choosing a Connection..................................................................................12
Playing a Disc................................................................................................14
Using the Search & Skip Functions............................................................ 16
Using the Display Function..............................................................................17
Repeat Play ..................................................................................................18
Program Play & Random Play ........................................................................19
S.FIT Play ......................................................................................................20
Digest Play ....................................................................................................21
Slow Repeat play ..........................................................................................22
Using the Disc View Function..........................................................................23
Selecting the Audio Language ........................................................................24
Selecting the Subtitle Language ......................................................................25
Changing the Camera Angle..........................................................................26
Using the Bookmark Function..........................................................................27
Using the Zoom and 3D Sound Functions........................................................................28
Using the Setup Menu ....................................................................................29
Setting Up the Language Features ..................................................................30
Setting Up the Parental Control ......................................................................32
Setting Up the Audio Options ........................................................................33
Setting Up the Display Options ......................................................................34
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................35
Specifications ................................................................................................36
Warranty ......................................................................................................37
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SETUP
SETUP CONNECTIONS BASIC
FUNCTIONS ADVANCED
FUNCTIONS CHANGING
SETUP MENU REFERENCE

General Features
Excellent Sound
Dolby Digital, a technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories provides
crystal clear sound reproduction.
Screen
Video with MPEG-2 compression technology.
Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures
can be viewed.
Slow Motion
An important scene can be viewed in slow
motion.
Programmed Play
You can program tracks to play in desired
order.
Parental Control
The parental control allows users to set the
level necessary to prohibit children from
viewing harmful movies such as those with
violence, adult subject matter, etc.
Various On-Screen Menu Functions
You can select various
languages(Audio/Subtitle) and screen
angles while enjoying movies.
Repeat
You can repeat a song or movie simply by
pressing the REPEAT button.
Progressive Scan
Progressive scanning creates an improved
picture with double the scan lines of a
conventional interlaced picture.
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 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.
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* To ensure proper playback of discs burned from MP3
files, make sure the files have been recorded at a bit rate
of at least 128kbps.
* If there are any gaps (blank data) on multi-session discs,
you may experience playback problems.
* On discs that are recorded with a Variable Bit Rate(VBR),
e.g. from 32 to 320kbps, the sound may cut in and out.
NOTE

Disc Type and Characteristics
Disc Markings
Play Region Number
This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the
corresponding logos:
5"
31/2"
Single-sided
240 min.
Double-sided
480 min.
Single-sided
80 min.
Double-sided
160 min.
Audio
+
Video
Audio
+
Video
Audio
• CD is recorded as a
Digital Signal with better
audio quality, less
distortion and less
deterioration of audio
quality over time.
• Video with CD sound, VHS
quality & MPEG-1
compression technology.
• DVD contains excellent sound
and video due to Dolby Digital
and MPEG-2 system.
• Various screen and audio
functions can be easily
selected through the on-
screen menu.
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD
5"
31/2"
74 min.
20 min.
5"
31/2"
74 min.
20 min.
Disc Types
(Logos) Recording
Types Disc Size Max.
Playing Time Characteristics
DVD
~DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
NTSC
• Play
Region
Number
• NTSC broadcast
system in U.S.A,
Canada, Korea,
Japan, etc.
• Dolby
Digital disc • Stereo disc • Digital
Audio disc • DTS disc
Both the DVD player 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 described on the rear panel of the player.
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* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I, and DVD-ROM in this player!
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
SETUP
SETUP

Description-Front Panel
Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Display
STANDBY / ON
• When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights.
When STANDBY/ON is pressed on again, the light
goes out and the player is turned on.
DISC TRAY
• Load the disc here.
DISPLAY
• Operation indicators are displayed here.
OPEN/CLOSE
• Press to open and close the disc tray.
PLAY/PAUSE
• Begin or pause disc play.
STOP
• Stops disc play.
SKIP
• Use to skip a scene or music.
Angle indicator. You can select multiple angles
of a scene recorded by different cameras.
Disc type indicators
Reverse play / Pause / Forward play
Lights when 3D surround is turned on.
DVD : Title number
DVD : Chapter number.
Video/Audio CD : Track number
Repeat play mode
Linear PCM audio output
Dolby Digital Disc
DTS (Digital Theater System) output
MPEG-2 Audio output
Displays various messages concerning
operations such as PLAY, STOP, LOAD, RANDOM, ...
no DISC : No disc loaded.
OPEN : The disc tray is open.
LOAD : Player is loading disc
information.
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Description-Rear Panel
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SETUP
SETUP
Rear Panel
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT JACKS
• Use either an optical or coaxial digital cable to connect to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver.
Use to connect to an A/V Amplifier that contains a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder.
ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS
• Connect to the Audio input jacks of your television, audio/video receiver, or VCR.
VIDEO OUT JACK
• Use a video cable to connect to the Video input jack on your television.
• The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525I(480I) position.
S-VIDEO OUT JACK
• Use the S-Video cable to connect this jack to the S-Video jack on your television for a higher quality picture.
•The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525I(480I) position.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS
•Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide Pr, Pb and Y
video. Along with S-Video, Component Video provides the best picture quality.
• If 525P(480P) VIDEO is selected, pro g ressive scan mode will work.
• If 525I(480I) VIDEO is selected, interlaced scan mode will work.
VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH
• Use the switch to set video out.
• If 525P(480P) VIDEO is selected, VIDEO and S-VIDEO will not work.
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Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan.
If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive
Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.
Important Note

Tour of the Remote Control
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Tour of the Remote Control
DVD Function Buttons
DVD POWER Button
NUMBER Buttons
STEP Button
• Advances play one frame at a time.
ZOOM Button
S.FIT Button
SEARCH Buttons
• Allows you to search forward/backward
through a disc.
STOP Button
MENU Button
• Brings up the Disc menu.
TOP MENU Button
• Accesses a music or video display directly.
CLEAR Button
• Use to remove menus or status displays
from the screen.
BOOKMARK Button
SETUP Button
• Brings up the DVD player’s Setup menu.
OPEN/CLOSE Button
3D SOUND Button
DIGEST Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
• Begin/Pause disc play.
SKIP Buttons
• Use to skip the title, chapter, or track.
RETURN Button
• Returns to a previous menu.
DISPLAY Button
• Displays the current disc mode.
ENTER/DIRECTION Button
(UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT Buttons)
• This button functions as a toggle switch.
ANGLE Button
• Use to access various camera angles on a DVD.
MODE Button
• Allows you to program a specific order.
SUBTITLE Button
AUDIO Button
• Use this button to access various audio
functions on a disc.
A-B REPEAT Button
• Use to mark a segment to repeat between
A and B.
REPEAT Button
• Allows you to repeat play a title,
chapter, track, or disc.
VOL.CON. Button
• To control the master volume of the player.
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SETUP
SETUP

Choosing a Connection
The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a
TV and other components.
Before Connecting the DVD Player
Connection to an Audio System
• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you
connect or disconnect any cables.
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you are
connecting for more information on those particular components.
Method 1 Method 2
Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks Dolby Digital Decoder Digital Audio Input Jack
AUDIO
DVD
OR
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Choosing a Connection
Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Good picture
Basic Audio Better picture Best picture
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3
Optimum picture
Method 4
Audio Output Jacks
OR OR
AV Cable S-Video
Cable Video Cables
Video Output Jack S-Video Jack Component Video Jacks
DVD
TV
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CONNECTIONS
• Method 1 DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525I(480I) position.)
• Method 2 DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525I(480I) position.)
• Method 3 DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525I(480I) position.)
• Method 4 DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Jacks.
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525P(480P) position).
•If 525P(480P) VIDEO OUT is Selected, VIDEO and S-VIDEO will not work.
•Depending on your TV, your hookup for Method 4 may differ from the illustration.
Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is
supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s
menu system.
Important Note

Playing a Disc
Before Play
Play
• Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video mode.
• Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD.
After plugging in the player, the first time you press
the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up :
If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will
only appear the very first time you plug in the player.)
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Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens.
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2
Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label
facing up.
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3
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button or OPEN/CLOSE button
to close the disc tray.
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Stopping Play
Press the STOP button during play.
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Removing Disc
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
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Pausing Play
Press the PLAY/PAUSE or STEP button on the remote during play.
- Screen stops, no sound.
- To resume again, press PLAY/PAUSE button once again.
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Playing a Disc
RESUME function
When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY again, it will pick up
where you left off. (unless the disc is removed, the STOP button is pressed twice or the player is unplugged.)
• If the player is left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.
• If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without any user interaction, a screen saver
will be activated, and the TV screen will fade in and out repeatedly. Press the PLAY button to resume
normal play.
• This icon indicates an invalid button press.
NOTE
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Step Motion Play (Except CD)
Press the STEP button on the remote during play.
- Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear.
- No sound is heard during STEP mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play.
(You can only perform step motion play in the forward direction.)
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Slow Motion Play (Except CD)
Press the FWD SEARCH or REV SEARCH button on the remote during PAUSE or
STEP mode.
- By pressing the FWD SEARCH or REV SEARCH button, you can select slow motion
play for 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of normal speed.
- No sound is heard during slow mode.
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal play.
- When playing a VCD, the reverse slow motion play will not work.
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BASIC
FUNCTIONS

Using the Search & Skip Functions
During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip
function to jump to the next selection.
Searching through a Chapter or Track
Skipping Tracks
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During play, press the FWD or REV SEARCH
button on the remote.
• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on the
remote and press again to search at a faster
speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/128X normal speed, in order)
on the DVD.
• Press the REVERSE or FORWARD SEARCH button on the
remote and press again to search at a faster
speed(2X/4X/8X/normal speed in order) on VCD and CD.
• To return to normal speed play, press the PLAY/ PAUSE
button.
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During play, press the NEXT SKIP or BACK SKIP
button.
• When playing a DVD, if you press the NEXT SKIP button,
it moves to next chapter. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it
moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more press
makes it move to the beginning of the previous chapter.
• When playing a VCD 2.0 in MENU OFF mode, a VCD 1.1
or a CD, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves to next
track. If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to the
beginning of the track. One more press makes it move to the
beginning of the previous track.
• If a track exceeds 15 minutes when playing a VCD and you
press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves forward 5 minutes. If you
press the BACK SKIP button, it moves backward 5 minutes.
• When playing a VCD 2.0 in the MENU MODE or Track View
function, if you press the NEXT SKIP button, it moves to the
next MENU or the next Track View display.
If you press the BACK SKIP button, it moves to the previous
MENU or the previous Track View display. (See page 23.)
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NOTE
DVD
VCD
CD
2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 128X
4X, 8X
2X, 4X, 8X
•Depending on the disc, audio may
not be heard when a disc is in 2X
play mode.

Using the Display Function
When Playing a DVD
When Playing a CD/VCD
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1
During play, press the DISPLAY button
on the remote.
- Current title, chapter number and elapsed time
will be displayed.
• Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select a title or a
chapter number.
Use the UP/DOWN buttons or Number buttons
to enter a different title or chapter number, then
press the ENTER button.
• To enter the time from which you want to start,
use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select, then use
the Number buttons to enter the time. Then press
the ENTER button.
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Press the DISPLAY button on the remote
twice.
- Current audio, subtitle and volume control will
appear.
- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY
button again.
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During play, press the DISPLAY button
on the remote.
- Current track number, elapsed time and volume
control will be displayed.
• Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select a track.
Use the UP/DOWN buttons or Number buttons
to enter a different track number, then press the
ENTER button.
• To enter the time from which you want to start,
use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select, then use
the Number buttons to enter the time. Press the
ENTER button.
- To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY
button again.
What is a Chapter?
Each Title on a DVD is usually divided into
chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD).
What is a Title?
A DVD may contain several different titles.
For example, if a disc contains four different
movies, each might be considered a title.
NOTE
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VCD
(Menu off)
VCD
(Menu on)
CD
BASIC
FUNCTIONS

Repeat Play
Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc.
When playing a DVD
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1
Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat
screen appears.
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Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
- A-B Repeat
• Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons or press the A-B button on the remote.
• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to
start (A). The B is automatically highlighted.
• Press ENTER at the point where you want the repeat play to
stop (B).
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Press ENTER.
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4
To return to normal play, press REPEAT again,
then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Off
and press ENTER.
NOTE
• DVD repeats play by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat play by disc or track.
• Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work.
• If the title or track is completed before marking the end (B), the end of title or track becomes B automatically.
• When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), this function does not work.
DVD
VCD/CD
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Program Play & Random Play
NOTE
• Depending on the disc, the Program and Random Play function may not work.
• When in VCD 2.0 mode (MENU ON mode), these functions do not work.
• To resume normal play, press the CLEAR button.
Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD)
Random Play (DVD/VCD/CD)
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Press the MODE button.
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Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select PROGRAM.
Press the ENTER button.
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Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the first
chapter (or track) to add to the program.
Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers
appear in the Program Order box.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The disc will be
played in programmed order.
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Press the MODE button.
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Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select RANDOM.
Press the ENTER button.
The disc will be played in random order.
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BASIC
FUNCTIONS

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S.FIT Play
Screen Fit Play
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Press Screen FIT button on remote control.
- Allows you to eliminate the black bars in the top and bottom
of the screen when a movie is playing in the Widescreen
format(16:9).
- Screen Fit will not work when the Zoom mode is active.
(you can not remove the black bars on the screen)
However, Zoom mode will work when Screen Fit is active.
NOTE
• Various aspect ratios are available only in multiple screen format discs.
• This function does not work when a DVD has been recorded in a multi-camera angle format.
• On some DVDs, the black bars cannot be eliminated due to their aspect ratio.