Samsung Troubleshooting Guide for DVD Player Issues

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Troubleshooting

Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

-The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR

-The warranty information

-A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG service center.

Identifying DVD Problems

Problem

 

Action

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the batteries in the remote control.

 

No operations can

 

They may need replacing.

 

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

P5

be performed with

the remote control.

• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several

 

 

minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reset it. Reinstall batteries and try to operate the remote control

 

 

 

 

again.

 

Disc does not play.

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

P9

• Check the region number of the DVD.

 

 

 

 

 

5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following

 

 

 

 

conditions are met.:

 

5.1 channel sound

 

1) The DVD-VCR is connected with the proper Amplifier

P20

 

2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.

is not being

 

• Check whether the disc being played has the “5.1 ch” mark on

 

reproduced.

 

 

the outside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.

 

 

 

• In a DVD Setup Menu, is the Audio Output set to Bitstream?

 

The

icon

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

 

1. The DVD’s software restricts it.

 

appears on

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

 

screen.

 

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.

 

Disc Menu doesn’t

Check if the disc has a Menu.

-

appear.

 

 

 

 

 

Play mode differs

Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work

-

from the Setup

 

properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding

Menu selection.

 

function.

 

The screen ratio

• The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.

P35-36

cannot be changed.

 

 

No audio.

Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the

P52~53

 

Audio Options Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DVD-V9800 Important Safety Instructions FCC Note for U.S.A PrecautionsHandling Cautions Install Batteries in the Remote Control AccessoriesIf the remote control doesn’t operate properly Before you startTable of Contents Reference VCR OperationsDVD-VCR Features General FeaturesDVD Features VCR FeaturesCharacteristics Disc Type and CharacteristicsDisc Markings Region NumberFront Panel Controls DescriptionFront Panel Display ENG-10DVD/VCR Output Chart Rear PanelENG-11 ENG-12 Tour of the Remote ControlConnecting a Set-top/Cable/Satellite Box to the DVD-VCR Before Connecting the DVD-VCRENG-13 Tunerless DVD Player & VCRHdmi Video Specifications Connecting to a TV with an Hdmi JackConnection to a TV ENG-14ENG-15 Why does Samsung use HDMI?Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface TV having an Hdmi input jackENG-16 Connecting to a TV ProgressiveENG-17 Connecting to a TV InterlaceENG-18 Connecting to a TV VideoConnecting to an Audio System 2 Channel Amplifier, Analog Connection to an Audio SystemENG-19 ENG-20 ENG-21 Connecting the Power CordENG-22 Selecting a Menu LanguageSetting the Clock Setting the Clock ManuallyENG-23 ENG-24 Setting the Front Panel DisplayENG-25 Setting the Auto Power OffBefore Play Playing a DiscPlayback ENG-26ENG-27 Pausing PlayStep Motion Play Except CD Slow Motion Play Except CDSearching through a Chapter or Track Using the Search and Skip FunctionsSkipping Tracks ENG-28Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/MPEG4ENG-29 To exit the menu, press Info button again ENG-30ENG-31 Using the Disc and Title Menu DVDENG-32 Using the Function Menu DVDUsing the A-B Repeat function When playing a DVDRepeat Play ENG-33Slow Play ENG-34During play, press To Playback using Aspect Ratio DVD Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewIf you are using a 169 TV ENG-35Displays the content of the DVD title in 43 aspect ratio If you are using a 43 TVENG-36 For 169 aspect ratio discs Letter BoxUsing the Audio button DVD/MPEG4 Selecting the Audio LanguageENG-37 Selecting the Subtitle Language Using the Subtitle button DVD/MPEG4ENG-38 Press Subtitle button onUsing the Angle button DVD Using the Bookmark FunctionUsing the Mark button DVD Changing the Camera AngleClearing a Bookmark Recalling a Marked SceneENG-40 Press the Play/Pause button to play the marked sceneENG-41 Using the Zoom Function DVDClips Menu for CDAudio/ MP3/ WMA/JPEG/ MPEG4 Folder SelectionENG-42 Repeat/Random playback CD Audio/MP3/WMA PlaybackENG-43 Off, Track, Folder RandomCD-R MP3/WMA file ENG-44Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files MPEG4 Play Function MPEG4 PlaybackRepeat Playback ENG-45MPEG4 Function Description ENG-46These functions may not work depending on MPEG4 file CD-R AVI fileENG-47 Picture CD PlaybackRotation ZoomENG-48 CD-R Jpeg DiscsENG-49 Using the Setup MenuENG-50 Setting Up the Language FeaturesENG-51 Language FunctionDisc Menu AudioENG-52 Setting Up the Audio OptionsENG-53 Audio OptionsDolby Digital Out Dynamic CompressionENG-54 Setting Up the Display OptionsENG-55 Display OptionsTV Aspect Screen MessagesResolution Resolution SettingENG-56 480p 720 x 720p 1280 x 1080i 1920 x 1080p 1920 xPicture Quality ENG-57Setting Up the Parental Control Setting Up the Rating LevelENG-58 To make the DVD setup menu Changing the PasswordENG-59 Not playENG-60 ENG-61 DivXR RegistrationTo Insert a Video Cassette Tape Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette TapeTo Eject a Video Cassette Tape ENG-62Playing a Pre-Recorded Video Cassette Tape Playing the TapeENG-63 ENG-64 Special VCR Playback FeaturesFrame Advance Fps/Rps ReviewENG-65 Using Automatic TrackingSelecting the Cassette Type Press the Menu button on the remote controlENG-66  or Enter buttonENG-67 Setting the Auto PlayENG-68 Setting the Auto RepeatUsing the Tape Counter When you are readyENG-69 ENG-70 Using the Assemble Edit FunctionAudio output Mode Selecting the Audio Output ModeENG-71 CH or button for television channel Input SEL. button forENG-72 Searching for a Specific SequencePrev Next Etc SeqENG-73 Variable Search SystemProtecting a Recorded Cassette Basic RecordingRecording ENG-74To Watch a DVD while Recording Special Recording FeaturesTo Add Recording Time ENG-75ENG-76 Using One-Touch RecordingENG-77 Selecting the Recording SpeedAdd Recording Time Maximum Recording Time SP vs. SLPTo Begin Setting the Timer Recording Making a Timer RecordingPress the  button to move to the next setting ENG-78ENG-79 Selecting Auto SpeedDaily/Weekly Date Programming Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ENG-80Button Function Troubleshooting Identifying DVD ProblemsENG-81 Identifying VCR Problems Technical Specifications ENG-83Inputs ENG-84 ENG-85 Contact Samsung World Wide ENG-86Warranty AK68-01623B-01 Contact Samsung World Wide