Samsung DVD-P290K/SAM, DVD-P290K/MEA manual Advanced functions, Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ View

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advanced functions

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)

To play back using aspect ratio (DVD)

1.During play, press the INFO button on the remote control.

2.Press the π/† buttons to select Shortcut, then press the ENTER button.

3.Press the √/® buttons to select EZ View, then press the ENTER button.

-The screen size changes when the button ® is pressed repeatedly.

-The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the Display Setup menu.

4:3 Letter Box

EZ VIEW

If you are using a 16:9 TV

For 16:9 aspect ratio discs

-WIDE SCREEN

Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio.

-SCREEN FIT

The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off. When playing a 2.35:1 aspect ratio disc, the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen will disappear. The picture will look vertically stretched. (Depending on a type of disc, the black bars may not disappear completely.)

-ZOOM FIT

The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarge

For 4:3 aspect ratio discs

-NORMAL WIDE

Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The picture will look horizontally stretched.

-SCREEN FIT

The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears.

The picture will look vertically stretched.

-ZOOM FIT

The top, bottom, left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.

-VERTICAL FIT

When a 4:3 DVD is viewed on a 16:9 TV, black bars will appear at the left and right of the screen in order to prevent the picture from looking horizontally stretched.

If you are using a 4:3 TV

For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box

Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

- 4:3 Pan Scan

The left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the 16:9 screen is displayed.

- SCREEN FIT

The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and a full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.

- ZOOM FIT

The top, bottom, left and right of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.

For 4:3 aspect ratio discs

- WIDE SCREEN

Displays the content of the DVD title in 4:3 aspect ratio.

- SCREEN FIT

The top and bottom portions of the screen are cut off and the full screen appears. The picture will look vertically stretched.

- ZOOM FIT

The top, bottom, left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the screen is enlarged.

Note

This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc.

Selecting the Audio

Language

You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button.

Using the AUDIO button (DVD/VCD)

1.Press the AUDIO / √ button. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.

The audio languages are

DVD

 

 

represented by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abbreviations.

ENG Dolby Digital 5.1CH

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When playing a VCD you VCD

 

 

 

can select among Stereo,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left or Right

 

 

 

Stereo

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AK68-01769H DVD PlayerSetting up PrecautionsBefore you start General Features SetupDisc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics Disc Type and CharacteristicsDisc Markings Region NumberFront Panel Display DescriptionFront Panel Controls Audio OUT Jacks Rear PanelDVD Power Button Turns the power on or off Repeat Button Tour of the Remote ControlDisc Menu Button Brings up the Disc menu Search ButtonsConnections Before Connecting the DVD PlayerChoosing a Connection Connection to a TV For VideoConnection to a TV Interlace ConnectionsConnection to a TV Progressive Connection to an Audio System 2 Channel Amplifier Coaxial Cable Playback Playing a DiscBefore Play Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Search and Skip FunctionsUsing the Display Function Using the A-B Repeat function Using the Title MenuWhen playing a DVD Repeat PlaySelecting the Audio Language Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewAdvanced functions Using the Subtitle button DVD Using the Angle button DVDTo remove the Audio icon, press the Cancel or Return button Changing the Camera AngleClips Menu for MP3/WMA/ JPEG/ CD Audio Using the Bookmark FunctionUsing the Zoom Function Folder Selection MP3/WMA/CD Audio PlaybackRepeat/Random playback CD-R MP3/WMA fileUsing the USB Host feature Playing Media Files Using the USB Host featureSkip Forward/Back Safe USB RemovalTo Select DEV storage media device CD RippingCompatible Devices CD-R Jpeg Disc Picture CD PlaybackRotation ZoomKaraoke functions Mic Volume / Key ControlKaraoke Functions Operation SequenceUsing the Setup Menu Changing setup menuSetting Up the Language Features Using the Player Menu LanguageOptions Setting Up the AudioUsing the Audio Language ❶ TV Aspect Setting Up the Display Options❷ Screen Messages ❸ Black LevelSetting Up the Rating Level Setting Up the Parental Control❺ Video Output Consult your TV User’s Manual to findChanging the Password How to make an upgrade disc Firmware upgradeUpgrade procedure ReferenceProblem Action TroubleshootingVideo SpecificationsRegion Memo Memo AK68-01769H

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