Samsung HT-DS690 instruction manual Scan Progressive Scan Function, Selecting the Video Format

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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.

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

What is Progressive (or Non-Interlaced) Scanning?

Interlaced Scan (1 FRAME = 2 FIELDS)

Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME)

In interlaced-scan video, a frame consists of two

The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of

interlaced fields (odd and even), where each field

video consecutively down the screen, line by line.

contains every other horizontal line in the frame.

An entire image is drawn at one time, as opposed to the

The odd field of alternating lines is displayed first, and

interlaced scanning process by which a video image is

then the even field is displayed to fill in the alternating

drawn in a series of passes.

gaps left by the odd field to form a single frame.

The progressive scanning method is desirable for dealing

One frame, displayed every 1/30th of a second, contains

with moving objects.

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.

 

Note

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.

Selecting 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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CONNECTIONS

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Contents Digital Home Theater System Class 1 Laser Product Safety WarningsPreparation PrecautionsWater and Moisture Safety InstructionsPower Lines Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner FeaturesContents Copy Protection Playable DiscsDisc Recording Format Description Rear Panel Description Remote ControlInsert Remote Batteries Position of the DVD Player Connecting the SpeakersBack of the Speakers R, to On the front panel Wireless rear amplifier Connecting Wireless Rear SpeakersTurning Off the Mood Light Turning off the Wireless Amp and Mood LightComposite Video Good Quality Connecting the Video Out to TVSelecting the Video Format Scan Progressive Scan FunctionConnecting an External Digital Component Connecting External ComponentsConnect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV Connecting an External Analog ComponentWhat is Anynet? How to Connect to AnynetConnecting the FM and AM Antennas Press TV/VIDEO Before Using Your DVD PlayerGroups and tracks DVD-AUDIO Disc terminologyPress Disc Skip button Disc PlaybackTo stop playback Press Stop during playback Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer Stop mode, Playback MP3 -CD PlaybackPress UseTo rotate the image Jpeg Disc PlaybackPress Info button Displaying Disc InformationPress the Remain button Checking the Remaining TimePress and hold Fast/Slow PlaybackPress Slow button Briefly press Skipping Scenes/SongsPress Repeat button Repeat PlaybackRepeat Playback Options Press Cursor Press Info button twicePress Enter Angle Function Press EZ View button Zoom FunctionPress Zoom ButtonBonus Group / Navigating Pages During playback, press the button on the remote control1Press Info button twice Selecting Audio/Subtitle LanguageChapter display 1Press Info buttonPress Cursor , buttons Time displayButtons to Using Disc MenuPress Menu Button to move to ‘Title Menu’ Using the Title MenuStop mode Press Menu button to exit the setup screenPress Menu Stop mode Press CursorPress Enter Press Cursor SetupPress Cursor button Setting TV Screen typeWide Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio Screen SizeSetting Parental Controls Rating Level Press Cursor , button Enter the passwordPress Cursor Button to move to Press Menu button Setting the PasswordButton Enter button During playback, press Setting the Wallpaper Jpeg DVDPress Open Then press Stop mode Press Cursor Button to move toPress Menu ‘Setup’ and then Press to select Press MenuPress Return button to return to the previous level DVD Playback ModePress the Menu Press Enter buttonPress the Menu button Press Cursor , buttons AV Sync SetupSpeaker Setting the Speaker ModePress Enter button Press Cursor Press Menu ‘Audio’ and then Setting the Test TonePress Test Tone button Setting up the Speaker Delay Time Setting the Delay Time3to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press Enter button Button Enter button Press Cursor button Setting the Audio QualityPress Sound Method 2 When manually adjusting with the Sound Edit buttonSetting the DRC Dynamic Range Compression Repeatedly press Cursor , to adjust the ‘DRC’ To Turn On or Off Sound Logo Auto Sound Calibration SetupWhen the message Remove MIC Adjust the volume control on the main Unit as followsPress ASC button Press SUPER5.1 Live Surround ModePlug Virtual Headphone FunctionPress PL II Mode button Dolby Pro Logic II ModePress PL II Effect button Press PL II ModeButton to select ‘MUSIC’ mode Dolby Pro Logic II EffectMain Unit Remote Control Unit Press TunerListening to Radio Band buttonNumber Again Steps 2 to Presetting StationsTo select preset Memory buttonConvenient Functions To confirm the sleep timer setting, press Sleep buttonPress Sleep button Press Mute button Press Dimmer buttonWhen operating a TV with the remote control Operating a TV with the Remote ControlBrand Code TV Brand Code ListSymptom Check/Remedy Disc tray does not open Before Calling for ServiceAudio language Disc Storage Handling discsHandling and Storing Discs Video SpecificationsAngle Samsung DVD Player Samsung Electronics AMERICA, INC

HT-DS690 specifications

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