Samsung DVD-P242B manual Troubleshooting, Specifications, Problem, Action

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following.

Specifications

Power Requirements

AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption

12 W

Problem

No operations can be performed with the remote.

Disc does not play.

5.1channel sound is not being reproduced.

The

icon appears on

screen.

 

Disc Menu doesn’t appear.

Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.

The screen ratio cannot be changed.

No audio.

The screen is blocked

Forgot password

If you experience other problems.

Action

Check the batteries in the remote. They may need replacing.

Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet.

Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it. Reinstall batteries and try to operate the remote again.

Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.

Check the region number of the DVD.

5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following condi- tions are met. :

1)The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier

2)The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.

Check whether the disc being played has the “Dolby 5.1 ch” mark on the outside.

Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.

In a SETUP Menu, is the Audio Output set to Bitstream?

The features or action cannot be completed at this time because:

1.The DVD’s software restricts it.

2.The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).

3.The feature is not available at the moment.

4.You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range.

Check if the disc has a Menu.

Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.

The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.

Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio Options Menu.

Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the SEARCH/SKIP( ) button on the front panel for 1 second. The SELECT MENU LANGUAGE display will appear. Select the number button of the desired language.

Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the SEARCH/SKIP( ) button on the front panel for 1 second. The SELECT MENU LANGUAGE display will appear. Select the number button of the desired language.

Press the MENU button, and then press DOWN button to select the Parental Setup. The Parental Setup is now unlocked as indicated on the display. You can change your password.

Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again.

If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

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P5

P7

P11

P28

P13

P26~31

P29

P28

P30~31

P30~31

General

Weight

4.1 lbs

Dimensions

W 16.9 in x D 8.1 in x H 1.7 in

 

 

Operating Temperature Range

+41°F to +95°F

 

Operating Humidity Range

10 % to 75 %

 

DVD

Reading Speed : 11.45 ~ 15.09 ft/sec.

 

Approx. Play Time

 

(DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC)

 

(Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min.

 

 

 

CD : 5"

Reading Speed : 15.75 ~ 18.37 ft/sec.

Disc

(COMPACT DISC)

Maximum Play Time : 74 min.

 

CD : 31/2"

Reading Speed : 15.75 ~ 18.37 ft/sec.

 

(COMPACT DISC)

Maximum Play Time : 20 min.

 

VCD : 5"

Reading Speed : 15.75 ~ 18.37 ft/sec.

 

Maximum Play Time : 74 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Composite Video

1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)

Video

 

Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)

Component Video

Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)

Output

 

Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)

 

S-VIDEO

Luminance Signal : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)

 

Chrominance Signal : 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω load)

 

 

 

2 Channel

L(1/L), R(2/R)

Audio

*Frequency Response

48 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 22 kHz

96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz

 

Output

*S/N Ratio

110 dB

 

*Dynamic Range

100 dB

 

*Total Harmonic Distortion

0.004 %

 

 

 

 

 

*: Nominal specification

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice.

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

ENG-32

 

ENG-33

 

 

 

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Contents CA AK68-00410H DVD PlayerPrecautions Important Safety InstructionsTo Qualified Service Personnel Coveror BackBefore you start Table of ContentsDisc Type and Characteristics General FeaturesDescription-Rear Panel Display IndicatorsDescription-Front Panel Before Connecting the DVD Player Tour of the Remote Control Choosing a ConnectionConnection to an Audio System DVD Function ButtonsConnection to a TV For Video Playing a DiscBefore Play PlayUsing the Display Function Using the Disc and Title Menu When playing a DVD/VCD Using the Function MenuProgram Play CD Random Play CDIf you are using a 169 TV To play back using aspect ratio DVDIf you are using a 43 TV Using the Audio buttonChanging the Camera Angle Using the Instant Replay/Skip FunctionUsing the Bookmark Function Folder Selection MP3/WMA Play Using the Zoom FunctionCD-R MP3/WMA file MP3/WMA Play Picture CD Playback Using the Setup MenuCD-R Jpeg Discs Select the desired folder. See page 23 to select the folderUsing the Player Menu Language Setting Up the Language FeaturesUsing the Disc Menu Language Using the Audio LanguageSetting Up the Display Options Setting Up the Audio OptionsSetting Up the Rating Level Setting Up the Parental ControlEnter your password Parental Setup screen appears About the Change PasswordSpecifications TroubleshootingProblem ActionTEL Parts

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