Samsung DVD-P290K/SAM, DVD-P290K/MEA manual Troubleshooting, Problem Action

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Troubleshooting

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

 

Problem

 

 

 

 

 

Action

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Check the batteries in the remote control.

 

No operations can be

 

They may need replacing.

 

•

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

 

performed with the

P3

•

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

remote control.

 

 

to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control to reset it. Reinstall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

batteries and try to operate the remote control again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

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

 

Disc does not play.

•

Check the region number of the DVD.

P5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

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

 

The

icon appears

1. The DVD’s software restricts it.

 

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

 

on 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 appear.

•

Check if the disc has a Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play mode differs from

•

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

P25~29

the Setup Menu selection.

 

the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The screen ratio

•

The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.

P27~28

cannot be changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No audio

•

Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio

P26~27

 

Options Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The screen is blocked

•

Press the

 

 

 

button (in front panel) for more than 5 seconds under no disc

P14

 

 

 

inside. All settings will revert to the factory settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forgot password

•

Press the

 

 

 

button (in front panel ) for more than 5 seconds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

under no disc inside. All settings including the password will revert

P29

 

 

 

to the factory settings. Don't use this unless absolutely necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that contains

 

If you experience other

 

the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure

 

 

once again.

 

 

 

 

 

problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture is noisy or

•

Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched.

P2

distorted

•

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AK68-01769H DVD PlayerSetting up PrecautionsBefore you start General Features SetupRegion Number Disc Type and CharacteristicsDisc Size Max. Playing Time Characteristics Disc MarkingsFront Panel Controls DescriptionFront Panel Display Audio OUT Jacks Rear PanelSearch Buttons Tour of the Remote ControlDVD Power Button Turns the power on or off Repeat Button Disc Menu Button Brings up the Disc menuConnection to a TV For Video Before Connecting the DVD PlayerConnections Choosing a ConnectionConnection to a TV Interlace ConnectionsConnection to a TV Progressive Connection to an Audio System 2 Channel Amplifier Coaxial Cable Before Play Playing a DiscPlayback Using the Display Function Using the Search and Skip FunctionsUsing the Disc and Title Menu Repeat Play Using the Title MenuUsing the A-B Repeat function When playing a DVDAdvanced functions Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewSelecting the Audio Language Changing the Camera Angle Using the Angle button DVDUsing the Subtitle button DVD To remove the Audio icon, press the Cancel or Return buttonUsing the Zoom Function Using the Bookmark FunctionClips Menu for MP3/WMA/ JPEG/ CD Audio CD-R MP3/WMA file MP3/WMA/CD Audio PlaybackFolder Selection Repeat/Random playbackSafe USB Removal Playing Media Files Using the USB Host featureUsing the USB Host feature Skip Forward/BackCompatible Devices CD RippingTo Select DEV storage media device Zoom Picture CD PlaybackCD-R Jpeg Disc RotationOperation Sequence Mic Volume / Key ControlKaraoke functions Karaoke FunctionsUsing the Player Menu Language Changing setup menuUsing the Setup Menu Setting Up the Language FeaturesUsing the Audio Language Setting Up the AudioOptions ❸ Black Level Setting Up the Display Options❶ TV Aspect ❷ Screen MessagesConsult your TV User’s Manual to find Setting Up the Parental ControlSetting Up the Rating Level ❺ Video OutputChanging the Password Reference Firmware upgradeHow to make an upgrade disc Upgrade procedureProblem Action TroubleshootingVideo SpecificationsRegion Memo Memo AK68-01769H

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