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• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.
•
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long periods of time
.
• Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
• The Main plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.
Disc Storage
Be careful not to harm the disc because the data
on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
• Do not keep under direct sunlight.
• Keep in a cool ventilated area.
• Store vertically.
• Keep in a clean protection jacket.
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
GETTING STARTED
Precautions ......................................................2
General Features ..........................................3
Description ...................................................4
Tour of the Remote Control ..........................4
CONNECTIONS
Choosing a Connection ....................................5
Connecting to a TV with HDMI/DVI Jack .........5
Connecting to a TV (Progressive/Interlace) ..........5
Connecting to a TV (Video)
..................................5
Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel,
Dolby Digital, MPEG2, or DTS Amplifier) ..............5
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Playing a Disc ...................................................6
Using the Search and Skip Functions ..............6
Using the Display Function ..............................6
Using the Disc and Title Menu .........................7
Repeat Play ......................................................7
Slow Play ..........................................................7
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) ...............7
Selecting the Audio Language .........................7
Selecting the Subtitle Language ......................7
Changing the Camera Angle ............................8
Using the Bookmark Function ..........................8
Using the Zoom Function .................................8
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4/CD
Audio ................................................................8
Folder Selection ...............................................8
MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback ........................8
MPEG4 Playback (DVD-C550 Only) .................9
Playing Media Files using the USB HOST
feature (DVD-C550 Only) ..................................9
CD Ripping (DVD-C550 Only) ..........................10
Picture CD Playback ........................................10
Picture CD Playback for HD-JPEG ..................10
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU
Using the Setup Menu
...................................11
Setting Up the Display Options ........................11
Setting Up the Audio Options ..........................12
Setting Up the System Options........................12
Setting Up the Language Features ..................12
etting Up the Security Options .........................12
Setting Up the General Options .......................13
Setting Up the Support Options .......................13
REFERENCE
Troubleshooting ................................................13
Specifications ...................................................14
Excellent Sound
Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby
Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction.
Screen
Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can
be viewed.
Slow Motion
An important scene can be viewed in slow motion.
Various On-Screen Menu
Functions
You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle)
and screen angles while enjoying movies.
Progressive Scan
Progressive scanning creates an improved picture
with double the scan lines of a conventional inter-
laced picture.
EZ VIEW (DVD)
Easy View enables picture adjustment to match
your TV's screen size (16:9 or 4:3).
Digital Photo Viewer (JPEG)
You can view Digital Photos on your TV.
Repeat
You can repeat a song or movie simply by press-
ing the REPEAT button.
MP3/WMA
This unit can play discs created from MP3/WMA files.
MPEG4 (DVD-C550 Only)
This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital
video/audio signal path from the player to your TV.
CD Ripping (DVD-C550 Only)
This feature lets you to copy audio files from a disc
into MP3 format on a USB device. (Audio CD only
(CD DA)).
Note
- Discs which cannot be played with this player.
• DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM
• CD-ROM • CDV
• CDI • CVD
• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
- Ability to play back may depend on
recording conditions.
• DVD-R, +R
• CD-RW
• DVD+RW, -RW (V mode)
- The unit may not play certain CD-R, CD-
RW and DVD-R due to the disc type or
recording conditions.
COPY PROTECTION
Many DVD discs are encoded with copy
protection. Because of this, you should only connect
your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR.
Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from
copy-protected DVD discs.
This product incorporates copyright protection technol-
ogy that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Disc Markings
~
DIGITAL
SOUND
STEREO
Play Region Number
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A,
Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.
Dolby Digital disc
Stereo disc
Digital Audio disc
DTS disc
MP3 disc
NTSC
Region Number
Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by
region. These regional codes must match in order
for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the
disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is described
on the rear panel of the player.
DivX Certification (DVD-C550 Only)
DivX, DivX Certified,
and associated logos are trademarks of
DivXNetworks, Inc and are used under license.
“DivX Certified to play DivX video, including
premium content.”
Rovi Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassem-
bly is prohibited.
PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS
(480p, 720p, 1080p)
“CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
PICTURE, IF PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE
PROBLEMS OCCUR, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE
‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ (VIDEO) OUTPUT. IF
THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV
SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTER.”
Contents
1080p Playback
This player upconverts regular DVDs for playback
on 1080p TVs.
Parental Control (DVD)
The parental control allows users to set the level
necessary to prohibit children from viewing harm-
ful movies such as those with violence, adult
subject matter, etc.
General Features