Samsung DVD-P240 manual Choosing a Connection, Before Connecting the DVD Player

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Choosing a Connection

The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components.

Before Connecting the DVD Player

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.

Connection to an Audio System

Method 1

 

Method 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

SYSTEM

2ch Amplifier

Dolby Digital Decoder

Audio Input Jacks

Digital Audio Input Jack

Choosing a Connection

Connection to a TV (For Video)

TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)

 

Method 1

Method 2

Method 3

Method 4

CONNECTIONS

 

 

Basic Audio

Good

Better

Best

Optimum

 

picture

picture

picture

picture

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

AV Cable

S-Video

Video

Cable

Cables

 

 

OR

OR

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Player

R

L

 

Pr

Pb

Y

Pr

Pb

Y

 

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

 

Audio Output Jacks Video Output Jack S-Video Jack Component Video Jacks Component Video Jacks

Method 1

DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack

 

(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the S-Video or 525i.)

 

DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack

Method 2

 

(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the S-Video.)

 

DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks

Method 3

 

(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the 525i.)

 

DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Jacks.

Method 4

 

(The Video Output in Setup Menu must be set to the 525p.)

DVD

Player

RL

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

If 525p Video Output is selected in Setup Menu, Video and S-Video will not work.

Depending on your TV, your hookup for Method 4 may differ from the illustration.

If you want to convert Video Output to the Progressive Scan, you have to first connect Video or S-Video on your TV. Then select 525p(480p) out of Video Output in Setup Menu. Within 10 seconds, change the TV’s external input to 525p(480p or Component) and select "Yes" (See Page 44)

Analog Audio Out

Digital Audio Out

Important Note

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.

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Contents DVD Player CA AK68-00342BImportant Safety Instructions This symbol indicates dangerousFCC Note for U.S.A Voltage inside the product that presentsPrecautions Before You StartTable of contents General Features Disc Type and Characteristics Corresponding logosDisc Markings Play Region NumberDescription-Front Panel Description-Rear PanelFront Panel Controls Rear PanelTour of the Remote Control DVD Function ButtonsBefore Connecting the DVD Player Choosing a ConnectionConnection to an Audio System Connection to a TV For VideoPlaying a Disc When Playing a DVD/CD Searching through a Chapter or TrackSkipping Tracks During play, press the or buttonUsing the Function Menu Using the Function MenuPress the Menu button during playback Info See Zoom See Bookmark See Repeat SeeProgram Play & Random Play Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ View To play back using aspect ratio DVDIf you are using a 169 TV If you are using a 43 TVWhen playing a DVD Using the Audio buttonSlow Repeat play Selecting the Audio LanguageUsing the Subtitle button Using the Angle buttonSelecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera AngleUsing the Instant Replay/Skip Function Using the Instant Replay function DVDUsing the Instant Skip function DVD Clearing a BookmarkUsing the Zoom Function Using the Zoom Function DVDOpen the disc tray Place the disc on the tray Close the trayFolder Selection MP3 PlayMP3 Play Function Repeat/Random playbackPicture CD Playback CD-R MP3 discsSelect the desired folder. See page 34 to select the folder Your MP3 file should be ISO 9660 or Joliet formatUsing the Setup Menu Language Setup Setup of the LanguageAudio Setup Setup of the Audio Options CD-R Jpeg DiscsSetting Up the Language Features Using the Audio LanguageUsing the Player Menu Language Using the Subtitle Language Using the Disc Menu LanguageSetting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Display Options Off Doesn’t output digital signalDTS No audio will be heardStill Mode TV AspectScreen Messages Black LevelSetting Up the Parental Control Troubleshooting About the Change PasswordProblem ActionSpecifications Warranty for Canada users only

DVD-P240 specifications

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