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• Is the TV power on?
• Are the video cables connected properly?
• Is the disc dirty or damaged?
• A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable.
• Disc is rotating but no
picture is produced.
• Picture quality is poor and
picture is shaking.
• Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of
angle and distance?
• Are the batteries exhausted?
• Have you selected the mode(TV/DVD) functions of the remote
control (TV or DVD) correctly?
The remote control does not
work.
• Audio language and subtitles will not work for DVDs not containing
them. And depending on the disc, they may work differently.Audio language and
subtitles do not work.
• Are you using a disc that does not contain menus?Menu screen does not appear even
when the menu function is selected.
• While the player is in the stop mode, hold the main units        button for
longer than 5 seconds. “INITIALIZE” appears on the display and all
settings will return to the default values.
• Press the POWER button.
Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. 
Do not use this unless necessary.
• Turn off the power and hold the        button on the main unit for
longer than 5 seconds.
Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. 
Do not use this unless necessary.
The password for rating
level has been forgotten. • 
The main unit is not working. 
(Example: The power goes out or
strange noise is heard.)
• The DVD player is not
working normally.
• Is the antenna connected properly?
• If the antennas input signal is weak, install an external FM
antenna in an area with good reception.
Cant receive radio
broadcast.
SymptomCheck/Remedy
• You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX
mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3
ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the
appropriate function.Aspect ratio cannot be
changed.
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Do not touch the playback side of the disc. 
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints
will not get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Do not keep in
direct sunlightKeep in a cool
ventilated areaKeep in a clean
Protection jacket.
Store vertically.
When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it
with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a
soft cloth.
• When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Handling discs
Disc Storage
Handling and Storing Discs
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping.
Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them.
• Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.
• Do not load cracked or scratched discs.
Caution
• Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact with cold parts
inside the player. When condensation forms inside the player, the player
may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc and let the
player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.
Note
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Specifications
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SPEA
KERS
Subwoofer speaker
3Ω
40Hz~250Hz
86dB/W/M
100W
200W
9.6 x 15.9 x 13.1 inches
14.6 Ibs
Front/Rear
Center3.7 x 4.3 x 3.7 inches
4.3 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches
1.6 Ibs
1.7 Ibs
Front/Rear
Center
Front/Center/Rear speaker
8Ωx 5
120Hz~20kHz
84dB/W/M
60W
120W
Power Consumption 
Power output
Weight 
Dimensions (W x H x D) 
Usable Sensitivity 
S/N Ratio 
Distortion 
Usable Sensitivity 
S/N Ratio 
Distortion 
Composite Video
Composite Video
Component Video 
S-VIDEO
Front speaker output
Center speaker output
Subwoofer speaker output
Frequency range 
S/N Ratio 
Channel separation
Input sensitivity
Speaker system
Impedance
Frequency range 
Output sound pressure level
Rated input
Maximum input
Dimensions 
(W x H x D) 
Weight
Power Consumption 
Weight 
Dimensions (W x H x D) 
Operating Temperature Range 
Operating Humidity Range 
GENERAL
WIRELESS
REAR
RECEIVER
FM
TUNER
AM
TUNER
VIDEO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AMPLI
FIER
35W
60W x 2(8Ω)
3.3 Ibs
6.8 x 15.6 x 5.0 inches
10dB
60dB
0.5%
54dB
40dB
2%
1.0Vp-p(75Ωload) 
1.0Vp-p(75Ωload) 
Y:1.0Vp-p(75Ωload) 
Pr:0.70Vp-p(75Ωload)
Pb:0.70Vp-p(75Ωload) 
Luminance Signal: 1.0Vp-p(75Ωload)
Color Signal: 0.286Vp-p(75Ωload)
60W(8Ω)/CH
60W(8Ω)
100W(3Ω)
20Hz~20kHz
75dB
50dB
(AUX)500mV
5.1ch speaker system
160W
15.9Ibs
14.2 x 2.6 x 14.5 inches
41°F ~ 95°F
10% ~ 75%
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							Notes on Terminology
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Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot
from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the
left , from the right , etc.). 
With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for
specific scenes.
ANGLE
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A Title is subdivided into many
sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of the video can be
searched quickly using these numbers.
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been
recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression
technology (MPEG-2) and high-density recording technology, a DVD disc
comprises  two 0.6 mm thick discs bonded together.
An acronym for Pulse Code Modulation - another name for digital audio.
Both the DVD player and DVD discs are encoded with a region number. 
If the region number on the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number
of the DVD player, the player cannot play the disc.
Translated appearing at the bottom of the screen. A DVD disc can contain up to
32 subtitle languages.
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.  When a disc contains two or more
movies, these movies are numbered as Title 1, Title 2, etc.
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on video and
audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.
You can enjoy 5.1 (or 6) channels of high fidelity digital sound from various
digital input sources such as DVD, CD etc.
DTS provides a realistic, clear surround sound that has not  previously been
available from  conventional surround sound.
5.1 (or 6) Channel Digital Surround sound reproduced from DVDs and LDs
recorded as a digital signals (with            disc marking). With better sound quality,
dynamic range, and directionality than traditional Dolby surround technology, you
can enjoy dynamic, realistic sound.CHAPTER 
NUMBER
DVD
PCM
REGION NUMBER
SUBTITLES
TITLE NUMBER
TRACK NUMBER
A 4 channel analog sound reproduced from a program source such as a
videotape or LD with the           mark. You can enjoy a more realistic, robust
sound unavailable from regular stereo sources.
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							SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER
This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original
carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited
warranty period of:
One (1) Year Parts and Labor*
(*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use)
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States.  To receive
warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures.  Warranty service can only be
performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center.  The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to
SAMSUNG or SAMSUNGs authorized service center.  Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the
purchaser.
SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if
found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above.  All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and
must be returned to SAMSUNG.  Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is
longer.
SAMSUNG’s obligations with respect to software products distributed by SAMSUNG under the SAMSUNG brand name are set forth in the
applicable end user license agreement.  Non-SAMSUNG hardware and software products, if provided, are on an “AS IS” basis.  Non-SAMSUNG
manufacturers, suppliers, publishers, and service providers may provide their own warranties.
This limited warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship encountered in normal, and except to the extent otherwise
expressly provided for in this statement, noncommercial use of this product, and shall not apply to the following, including, but not limited to:
damage which occurs in shipment; delivery and installation; applications and uses for which this product was not intended; altered product or
serial numbers; cosmetic damage or exterior finish; accidents, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; use of products,
equipment, systems, utilities, services, parts, supplies, accessories, applications, installations, repairs, external wiring or connectors not supplied
and authorized by SAMSUNG, or which damage this product or result in service problems; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations and surges;
customer adjustments and failure to follow operating instructions, cleaning, maintenance and environmental instructions that are covered and
prescribed in the instruction book; product removal or reinstallation; reception problems and distortion related to noise, echo, interference or other
signal transmission and delivery problems.  SAMSUNG does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product.
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EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT, IS NONTRANSFERABLE AND STATES YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
SAMSUNG CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
400 Valley Road, Suite 201, Mt. Arlington, NJ  07856, Tel: 973-601-6000, Fax: 973-601-6001
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) and www.SAMSUNGUSA.com
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungusa.com
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