Setting Up the Audio Options

1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.

3.Select Audio Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.

DTS

1.Off : Doesn’t output digital signal.

2.On : Outputs DTS Bitstream via digital output only. Select DTS when connecting to a DTS Decoder.

Dynamic Compression

1.On : To select dynamic compression.

2.Off : To select the standard range.

PCM Down Sampling

1.On : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is not 96KHz compatible. In this case, the 96KHz signals will be down converted to 48KHZ.

2.Off : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. In this case, all signals will be output without any changes.

Setting Up the Display Options

1.With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

2.Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then RIGHT or ENTER button.

3.Select Display Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.

Screen Messages

Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off.

Black Level

Adjusts the brightness of the screen.(On/Off)

Video Output

Select Video Output.

1.S-Video : Select when you want to use Video and S-Video Out.

2.Component(I-SCAN) : Select when you want to use Video and Component 525i(Interlace) Out

3.Component(P-SCAN) : Select when you want to use Component 525p(Progressive) Out.

4.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.

		AUDIO SETUP

	Digital Output	: PCM
	DTS	: Off
	Dynamic Compression	: On
	PCM Down Sampling	: On

Dolby Digital Output

1.PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) 48kHz audio. Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs.

2.Bitstream : Converts to Dolby Digital Bitstream (5.1CH). Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.

Note Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard.

Note

•How to make the SETUP menu disappear or return to menu screen during set up; Press RETURN or LEFT button.

•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

4.Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button.

TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio).

1.4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

2.4:3 Pan Scan : Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.)

3.16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.

		DISPLAY SETUP

	TV Aspect	: Wide
	Still Mode	: Auto
	Screen Messages	: On
	Black Level	: On
	Video Output	: S-Video

Still Mode

These options will help prevent picture shake in still mode and display small text clearer.

1.Auto : When selecting Auto, Field/Frame mode will be automatically converted.

2.Field : Select this feature when the screen shakes in the Auto mode.

3.Frame : Select this feature when you want to see small letters more clearly in the Auto mode.

*If the Yes/No selection in the Display Setup sub Menu is not made within 10 seconds, the screen returns to the previous menu.

		DISPLAY SETUP
	TV Aspect	: Wide
	Still Mode	: Auto
	Screen Messages	: On
	Black Level	: On
	Video Output	: S-Video

DISPLAY SETUP

S-Video

Component(I-SCAN)

Component(P-SCAN)

Important Note

•Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.

•If the screen is blocked by setting the wrong Video Output, see page 32.

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Samsung DVD-P242B manual Setting Up the Audio Options, Setting Up the Display Options

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