Samsung DVD Player DVDC500XAA User Guide

DVD-C500  
DVD-C550  
DVD Player  
User Manual  
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bly is prohibited.  
Disc Storage  
Various On-Screen Menu  
Functions  
You can select various languages (Audio/Subtitle)  
and screen angles while enjoying movies.  
Progressive Scan  
Progressive scan provides an improved picture  
with double the scan lines of a conventional inter-  
laced picture.  
Use care when storing discs. The data on the discs is highly vulnerable to mishandling  
• Do not expose to direct sunlight.  
• Keep in a cool, ventilated area.  
• Store vertically.  
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• Keep in a clean protection jacket.  
Maintenance of Cabinet  
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUTS  
(480p, 720p, 1080p)  
EZ VIEW (DVD)  
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.  
Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.  
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 copy audio files from a disc  
into MP3 format on a USB device. (Audio CD only  
(CD DA)).  
YOU 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, WE RECOMMEND THAT  
YOU SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE  
‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ (VIDEO) OUTPUT. IF  
THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV  
SET’S COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS DVD PLAYER,  
PLEASE CONTACT SAMSUNG'S CUSTOMER  
SERVICE CENTER.  
Accessories  
Remote Control (AK59-00084V/AK59-00110A)  
Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC43-12002H)  
User’s Manual (AK68-01848A)  
Video/Audio Cable (AC39-42001U & AC39-22017Z)  
Contents  
GETTING STARTED  
Precautions ........................................................2  
General Features............................................3  
Description.....................................................4  
Tour of the Remote Control............................4  
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  
Disc Markings  
CONNECTIONS  
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Play Region Number  
Choosing a Connection......................................5  
Connecting to a TV Using the HDMI Jack .........5  
Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack...................5  
Connecting to a TV Using the Component Jacks  
(Progressive/Interlace)............................................ 5  
Connecting to a TV Using the Video Jack (Video) ...5  
Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel,  
Dolby Digital, MPEG2, or DTS Amplifier) ................5  
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A,  
Canada, Korea, Japan, etc.  
NTSC  
Dolby Digital disc  
Stereo disc  
Note  
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU  
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These disc formats cannot be played on this player.  
STEREO  
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 ....................13  
Setting Up the Security Options ........................13  
Setting Up the General Options.........................13  
Setting Up the Support Options.........................13  
• DVD-ROM  
• CD-ROM  
• CDI  
• DVD-RAM  
• CDV  
• CVD  
DIGITAL  
SOUND  
BASIC FUNCTIONS  
Digital Audio disc  
DTS disc  
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  
• CDGs (Plays audio only, not graphics. The  
ability to play back may depend on recording  
conditions.)  
• DVD-R, +R  
• CD-RW  
MP3 disc  
Region Number  
REFERENCE  
• DVD+RW, -RW (V mode)  
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS  
Firmware upgrade ..............................................14  
Troubleshooting..................................................14  
Specifications.....................................................15  
Both the DVD player and your DVD 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.  
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View).................7  
Selecting the Audio Language ...........................7  
Selecting the Subtitle Language ........................7  
Changing the Camera Angle..............................8  
- The unit may not play certain CD-R, CD-  
RW and DVD-R due to the disc type or  
recording conditions.  
COPY PROTECTION  
General Features  
Excellent Sound  
Many DVD discs are encoded with copy  
1080p Playback  
This player upconverts regular DVDs for playback  
on 1080p TVs.  
Parental Control (DVD)  
The parental control allows you to set the level  
necessary to prevent children from viewing harm-  
ful movies such as those with violence, adult  
subject matter, etc.  
DivX Certification (DVD-C550 Only)  
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  
Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby  
Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction.  
Screen  
You can view video in both regular (4:3) and wide-  
screen (16:9).  
Slow Motion  
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.”  
You can watch scenes in slow motion.  
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Description  
Tour of the Remote Control  
8.  
9.  
INFO Button  
DVD-C550  
Front Panel Controls  
Used to displays playback info banner.  
TV VOL (+, -) Buttons  
Controls the volume on a Samsung TV.  
1
2
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
DVD-C550  
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3
4
5
10. SKIP Buttons (  
/
)
Use to skip the title, chapter or track.  
20  
21  
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11. STOP Button (  
12. MENU Button  
Brings up the DVD player’s menu.  
13. ENTER/π/,/® Buttons  
This button functions as a toggle switch.  
14. TOOLS Button  
)
7
8
22  
23  
24  
9
DVD-C500  
10  
25  
26  
27  
11  
12  
Displays the current disc mode. It also lets you  
access the Display function.  
15. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) Button  
To open and close the disc tray.  
13  
14  
28  
16. HDMI SEL. Button  
HDMI Output resolution setup.  
17. USB Button (DVD-C550 Only)/  
ZOOM Button (DVD-C500 Only)  
Enlarges the DVD Picture.  
18. VIDEO SEL. Button  
Changes video output mode.  
19. REPEAT A-B Button  
Allows you to repeat play a chosen section (A-B)  
on a disc.  
20. SUBTITLE Button  
21. TITLE MENU Button  
Brings up the Title menu.  
22. AUDIO/TV SOURCE Button  
Use this button to access various audio functions  
on a disc. Use this button to select an available  
source on a Samsung TV (TV mode)  
23. PAUSE Button ( )  
Pauses disc play.  
1. DISC TRAY  
Place the disc here.  
2. DISPLAY  
Operation indicators are displayed here.  
3. OPEN/CLOSE (  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
4. STOP ( )  
Stops disc play.  
5. PLAY/PAUSE (  
Begin or pause disc play.  
6. STANDBY/ON (  
)
)
Turn On/Off the DVD Player.  
)
7. USB HOST (DVD-C550 Only)  
Connect a digital still camera, MP3 player,  
memory stick, Card reader or other remov-  
able storage devices.  
DVD-C500  
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Rear Panel  
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24  
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27  
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24. SEARCH Buttons (  
/
)
28  
Allows you to search forward/backward  
through a disc.  
25. TV CH (  
,
) Buttons  
Use to select channels on a Samsung TV.  
26. PLAY Button (  
Begins disc play.  
)
27. RETURN Button  
Returns to a previous menu.  
28. EXIT Button  
Exits the on-screen menu.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
DVD POWER Button  
Turns the power on or off.  
DVD Button  
Use to select the DVD player for operation.  
TV Button  
Use to put the remote in TV mode in order to  
operate a Samsung TV.  
EZ VIEW Button  
Lets you easily adjust the aspect ratio of a  
picture according to the screen size of your TV  
(16:9 or 4:3).  
1. AUDIO OUT JACKS  
- Use audio cables to connect to the Audio  
input jacks of your television or audio/video  
receiver  
provide PR, PB and Y video.  
- If P-SCAN is set to “ON” in Video Output of  
the General Menu, progressive scan mode will  
work.  
- If I-SCAN is set to “ON” in Video Output of the  
General Menu, interlaced scan mode will  
work.  
Install Batteries in the Remote  
Control  
2. DIGITAL AUDIO JACK  
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Use a coaxial digital cable to connect to a Dolby  
Digital receiver or A/V Amplifier that contains a  
Dolby Digital, MPEG2, or DTS decoder.  
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the  
remote control.  
2. Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities  
(+ and -) are aligned correctly.  
4.  
5. HDMI OUT JACK  
3. VIDEO OUT JACK  
- Use a video cable to connect to the Video  
input jack on your television.  
- Use an HDMI cable to connect this jack to the  
HDMI jack on your television for the best  
quality picture.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
5.  
6.  
MARKER Button  
REPEAT Button  
4. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS  
- Use these jacks if you have a TV with  
Component Video in jacks. These jacks  
- If an HDMI cable is connected to an HDMI-  
compatible TV, HDMI will be output automati-  
cally from the player in about 10 seconds.  
Allows you to repeat play a title, chapter, track, or  
disc.  
DISC MENU Button  
Brings up the Disc menu.  
7.  
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Why does Samsung use HDMI?  
Connections  
Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when this player plays a DVD, it initially creates a  
digital signal. For an analog TV to use this signal, it must be converted to an analog signal, using either a  
digital-to-analog converter in the DVD player or an analog-to-digital converter in the TV. During this conver-  
sion, the picture quality is degraded due to noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is superior because it  
requires no conversion and is a pure digital signal from the player to your TV.  
What is HDCP?  
Choosing a Connection  
The following explains how to make connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and  
other components. A diagram showing these connections is on the next page.  
Before Connecting the DVD Player  
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via  
HDMI/DVI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a  
display device (TV, projector, etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies  
from being made.  
- Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
- Refer to the user’s manual of the additional components (such as a TV) you are connecting for more infor-  
mation on those particular components.  
A. Connecting to a TV Using the HDMI Jack  
HDMI provides the best picture quality of all the connections.  
1. Using an HDMI-HDMI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD player to the  
HDMI IN jack of your TV.  
B. Connecting to a TV Using the Component Jacks (Progressive/ Interlace)  
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Connecting through the Component jacks lets you view video at the 480p (Progressive Scan) resolution.  
- What is "Progressive Scan"?  
Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines per frame as interlaced (480i) output and provides  
better and clearer picture quality.  
2. Press the input selector button on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the DVD player appears on  
your TV screen.  
1. Using Component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PR, PB and Y)  
jacks on the rear of the DVD player to the COMPONENT IN (PR, PB and Y) jacks of your TV.  
2. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD player to  
the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on the DVD player and TV.  
3. Set the Video Output to P-SCAN/I-SCAN in the Display Setup menu. You can also use the VIDEO SEL.  
button to change the Video Output mode.  
Connecting to a TV with a DVI Jack  
1. Using an HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the DVD player to the DVI  
IN jack of your TV.  
2. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD player to the  
AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV. Turn on your DVD player and TV.  
3. Press the input selector button on your TV remote control until the DVI signal from the DVD player appears on  
your TV screen.  
4. Press the input selector button on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the DVD player  
appears on the TV screen.  
C. Connecting to a TV Using the Video Jack (Video)  
HDMI VIDEO Specifications  
1. Using Video/Audio cables, connect the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of  
the DVD player to the VIDEO (yellow)/AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of your TV.  
2. Turn on your DVD player and TV.  
3. Press the input selector button on your TV remote control until the Video signal from the DVD player  
appears on the TV screen.  
When you press the HDMI SEL. button, the 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions are selected in order.  
The first press of the HDMI SEL. button brings up the current resolution.  
The second press allows you to change the HDMI output resolution.  
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Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to your TV user's  
manual to determine the output resolutions of the player that will work on your TV.  
If an HDMI or HDMI-DVI cable is plugged into your TV, the DVD player’s output is set to HDMI automati-  
cally about 10 seconds later.  
Notes  
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Noise may be generated if the audio cable is placed too close to the power cable.  
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- If you want to connect to an Amplifier, please refer to the Amplifier connection section below.  
- The number and position of the jacks on your TV may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to  
the user's manual of your TV.  
- If there is one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the [AUDIO OUT] [left] (white) jack of the  
DVD player.  
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For better picture quality, set the HDMI output resolution to 720p, 1080i or 1080p.  
This player upconverts regular DVDs for playback on 1080p TVs. It does not play HD DVDs or Blu-Ray discs.  
If you connect an HDMI cable between a Samsung TV and this DVD player, you can operate this DVD player  
using your TV remote control if the Samsung TV supports Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).  
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If you press the VIDEO SEL. button when the DVD Player is in stop mode or no disc is inserted, the Video  
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If your TV has an  
logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.  
Output mode changes in the following sequence: I-SCAN P-SCAN (Interlaced Progressive).  
D. Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel, Dolby Digital, MPEG2, or  
DTS Amplifier)  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
HDMI enables you to make a digital video and audio connection with a single cable. Using HDMI, the  
DVD player transmits a digital video and audio signal which displays a vivid picture on a TV having an  
HDMI input jack.  
1. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD player to  
the AUDIO (red and white) IN jacks of the Amplifier. If using a Coaxial cable, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO  
(COAXIAL) jack on the rear of the DVD player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) jack of the Amplifier.  
2. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear  
of the DVD player to the HDMI/DVI, COMPONENT or VIDEO IN jack of your TV.  
HDMI connection description  
HDMI connector - Video and audio are transferred digitally without compression (LPCM or Bit Stream data).  
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The player outputs a pure digital signal to the TV through an HDMI cable.  
3. Turn on your DVD player, TV, and Amplifier.  
4. Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select the audio input your DVD player is connected to in  
order to hear sound. Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's audio input.  
If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), snow noise appears on the screen.  
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Notes  
DVD 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X  
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The speed marked in this function may be different from the actual  
CD  
playback speed.  
No sound is heard during search mode (Except CD).  
2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X  
2-Channel stereo ampilfier  
or Dolby Digital or  
DTS amplifier  
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RED  
WHITE  
Skipping Tracks  
Audio Cable  
Coaxial Cable  
D
During play, press the SKIP (  
or  
) button.  
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When playing a DVD, if you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the next chapter. If you press the  
SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter. Pressing the Skip button twice makes the  
DVD move to the beginning of the previous chapter.  
WHITE  
RED  
WHITE  
GREEN  
BLUE  
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When playing a CD, if you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the next track. If you press the SKIP  
RED  
(
) button, it moves to the beginning of the track. Pressing the Skip button twice makes the CD move  
YELLOW  
RED  
to the beginning of the previous track.  
Audio Cable C  
Video  
Cable B  
A
Component  
Cable  
OR  
WHITE  
Using the Display Function  
RED  
YELLOW  
HDMI Cable  
GREEN  
HDMI-DVI Cable  
RED BLUE  
When Playing a DVD/MPEG4  
1. During play, press the TOOLS button on the remote control.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select the desired item.  
3. Press the buttons to make the desired setup.  
4. To make the screen disappear, press the TOOLS button again.  
Basic functions  
Playing a Disc  
Before Play  
The functions when using the Display function are listed in the table below.  
To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one  
movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified.  
- Using your TV’s remote control, turn on your TV and set it to the Video Input your DVD player  
is connected to.  
Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to tracks  
on an audio CD).  
- If you connected the DVD player to an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and  
set it to the correct Audio Input.  
On  
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Screen Menu  
Allows playback of the film from a desired time. You must enter the starting time as a reference. The time  
search function does not operate on some discs.  
After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER  
button, the screen to the right appears: If you want to select a language,  
press the π/† button, and then press the ENTER button. (This screen  
will only appear when you plug in the player for the first time.) If the  
language for the startup screen is not set, the settings may change  
whenever you turn the power on or off. Therefore, make sure that you  
select the language you want to use.  
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
Refers to the film's soundtrack language. In the example, the soundtrack is played in English 5.1CH. A DVD  
disc can have up to eight different soundtracks.  
Nederlands  
Macrovision Number: G892  
Select  
Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc. You will be able to choose the subtitle languages or, if  
you prefer, turn them off from the screen. A DVD disc can have up to 32 different subtitles.  
Once you select a menu language, you can change it by pressing the /®|| button on the front  
panel of the unit for more than 5 seconds with no disc in the unit. Then the SELECT MENU  
LANGUAGE window appears again where you can reset to your preferred language.  
E
Z
User will be able to choose EZ-View type  
Press enter to activate the Zoom function.  
Using the Search and Skip Functions  
During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the  
next selection.  
To access the desired Angle function.  
Searching through a Chapter or Track  
During play, press the SEARCH (  
or ) button on the remote control for more than 1 second  
Some DVD disc are have more than one recorded angle.  
- If you want to search at a faster speed on the DVD or CD, press the SEARCH button  
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- 4:3 Letter Box  
- 4:3 Pan&Scan  
- 16:9 Wide  
Using the Disc and Title Menu  
During the playback of a DVD disc, press the DISC MENU/TITLE MENU button on the remote control.  
Notes  
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Depending on a disc, the Disc Menu/Title Menu may not work.  
You can also select the Disc Menu, using the DISC MENU button on the remote control.  
Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc.  
If you are using a 16:9 TV  
If you are using a 4:3 TV  
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs  
For 16:9 aspect ratio discs  
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WIDESCREEN  
SCREEN FIT  
ZOOM FIT  
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4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan&Scan  
SCREEN FIT  
ZOOM FIT  
Repeat Play  
Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc.  
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs  
When playing a DVD  
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Normal Wide  
SCREEN FIT  
ZOOM FIT  
For 4:3 aspect ratio discs  
1. Press the REPEAT button on the remote control. The repeat screen appears.  
2. Press the REPEAT or π/† button to change the playback mode. A DVD repeats play by chapter, title.  
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Normal Screen  
SCREEN FIT  
ZOOM FIT  
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Chapter : repeats the chapter that is playing  
Title : repeats the title that is playing.  
Off  
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Vertical Fit  
Note  
This function may behave differently depending on the type of disc.  
Using the A-B Repeat function  
Selecting the Audio Language  
1. Press the REPEAT A-B button on the remote control.  
You can select a desired audio language available on a disc quickly and easily with the AUDIO button.  
2. Press the REPEAT A-B at the point where you want repeat play to start (A).  
3. Press the REPEAT A-B at the point where you want repeat play to start (B).  
3. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT A-B button until the display shows Repeat : Off.  
Using the AUDIO Button (DVD/MPEG4)  
1. During play, press the AUDIO button. Change the audio language by pressing the AUDIO or π/† button.  
Notes  
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The audio languages are represented by abbreviations.  
- A-B REPEAT allows you to set point (B) directly after you have set point (A).  
- Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work.  
2. To remove the AUDIO icon from the screen, press the EXIT button  
Notes  
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MPEG4 is a compressed video format designed to deliver DVD quality video at lower data rates and  
smaller file sizes.  
Slow Play  
This feature allows you to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played  
etc. in slow motion, so you can study them more closely.  
Types of MPEG4 files are DivX or Xdiv. These files have an .avi extension.  
This function depends on audio languages that are encoded on the disc. This function may not work  
with all DVDs.  
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When playing a DVD  
A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio languages.  
1. During play, press the PAUSE ( ) button.  
2. Press the SEARCH (  
speed.  
/
) button to choose the play speed between 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 of normal  
Selecting the Subtitle Language  
You can select a desired language subtitles quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button.  
Using the SUBTITLE Button (DVD/MPEG4)  
1. During play, press the SUBTITLE button.  
Advanced functions  
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)  
2. Press the SUBTITLE or π/† buttons to change the language. Each time you press the SUBTITLE or π/†  
buttons, the language changes.  
The Aspect ratio is the relation between the width and height of a picture. The two most common are 4:3  
(Standard) and 16:9 (Widescreen). Follow the instructions below for the best aspect ratio setting for your TV.  
3. Press the EXIT button to exit the Subtitle function.  
Notes  
Changing the Aspect Ratio (DVD)  
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The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.  
Depending on the DVD, you may have to select the desired subtitle in the DVD’s Disc Menu. Press the  
INFO button.  
1. During play, press the EZ VIEW button on the remote control.  
2. Press the EZ VIEW or π/† buttons to select the screen size. Each time you press the π/† button, the screen size  
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This function depends on what subtitles are encoded on the disc. This function may not work with all DVDs.  
A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.  
changes. For graphics of the screen sizes and the sequence in which the sizes change, see the next column.  
3. Press the EXIT button to exit EZ View.  
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Changing the Camera Angle  
When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function.  
Using the ANGLE function (DVD)  
Folder Selection  
You can select a folder both in Stop or Play mode.  
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To select the Parent Folder  
If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE mark appears on the screen.  
Press the RETURN button to go to the parent folder, or press the π/buttons to select “..” and then press  
ENTER to go to the parent folder.  
1. During play, press the TOOLS button on the remote control.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select  
. When the angle screen is displayed, press the /® buttons on the  
remote control to select the desired angle option.  
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To select the Peer Folder  
Press the π/buttons to select the desired folder, and then press ENTER.  
To select the Sub-Folder  
Using the Bookmark Function  
This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD, so you can quickly find them at a later time.  
Press the π/buttons to select the desired folder, and then press ENTER.  
Using the Bookmark Function (DVD)  
MP3/WMA/CD Audio Playback  
1. During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control.  
2. When you reach the scene you want to mark, Press the /® or π/buttons, and then press MARKER button.  
You can bookmark up to 12 scenes at a time.  
1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray. Close the tray.  
2. Press the /® buttons to select a Music folder, and then press ENTER. Press the π/to select a song file,  
and then press ENTER. Press π/to begin playback of the song file, and then press the ENTER button.  
Note  
Repeat/Random playback  
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Depending on the disc, the Bookmark function may not work.  
1. Press the REPEAT button to change the playback mode. There are four modes; Off, Track, Folder and  
Random.  
Recalling a Marked Scene  
1. During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control.  
2. Press the /® or π/buttons to select a marked scene.  
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Track (  
Folder (  
): Repeats the current song file.  
3. Press the PLAY (  
®) button to skip to the marked scene.  
): Repeats the song files which have the same extension in the current folder.  
Random ( ): Plays the song files which have the same extension in random order.  
Clearing a Bookmark  
2. To resume normal play, press the REPEAT button until the Repeat : Off.  
1. During play, press the MARKER button on the remote control.  
2. Press the /® or π/buttons to select the bookmark number you want to delete.  
3. Press the ENTER button to delete a bookmark number.  
CD-R MP3/WMA file  
When you record MP3 or WMA files on a CD-R for playback in this unit, please refer to the following.  
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Your MP3 or WMA files should be in ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.  
Using the Zoom Function  
Using the Zoom Function (DVD)  
ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with  
Apple's Mac. This format is the most widely used.  
1. During play, press the TOOLS or ZOOM button on the remote control.  
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When naming your MP3 or WMA files, do not exceed 8 characters, and enter “.mp3, .wma” as the file  
extension.  
2. Press the π/† buttons to select  
icon, and then press the ENTER button to zoom in X1,X2,X3,X4.  
General name format : Title.mp3. or Title.wma. When composing your title, make sure that you use 8 charac-  
ters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including: (.,/,\,=,+).  
Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 Kbps when recording MP3 files.  
Sound quality with MP3 files depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting CD  
audio sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 Kbps  
and up to 160 Kbps. However, choosing higher rates, like 19 2Kbps or more, only rarely gives better sound  
quality. Files with decompression rates below 128 Kbps will not be played properly.  
Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 64Kbps when recording WMA files.  
Sound quality with WMA files depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting CD  
audio sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to WMA format, of at least 64Kbps  
and up to 192Kbps. Files with decompression rates below 64Kbps or over 192Kbps will not be played properly.  
The sampling rate that can be supported for WMA files is >30 Khz.  
Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 CD Audio  
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CD Audio or discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs  
and/or pictures. These discs are organized into folders on this unit as shown to the  
right. The folder function much like the folders you use on your computer.  
To go access these folders and the files in them, follow these steps :  
1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray.  
2. Close the tray. The tray closes and the Parent Folder Menu screen appears  
(top screen image.) Parent folders contain all the Peer folders that have  
the same kind of content: Videos, music, photos, etc.  
3. Press the /® buttons to select the Parent folder of your choice, and then  
press ENTER. A screen displaying the Peer folders appears.  
The Peer folders contain all the folders with the same kind of content  
(videos, music, photos, etc.) that are in the Parent folder.  
Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files.  
Windows MediaTM files (a registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc) and SDMITM files (a registered trade mark of  
The SDMI Foundation) are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying. You cannot copy these  
files.  
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Important:  
CD-R AVI file  
Possible warning messages that may appear when  
trying to play DivX/AVI files are :  
The recommendations on the previous page cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play  
MP3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods  
for MP3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (degraded sound  
quality and in some cases, inability of the player to read the files).  
This unit can play the following video compression  
formats within the AVI file format:  
1. No Authorization  
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DivX 3.11 contents  
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File with bad registration code.  
2. Unsupported Codec  
Files with certain Codec Types, Versions  
DivX 4 contents (Based on MPEG-4 Simple Profile)  
DivX 5 contents (MPEG-4 simple profile plus addi-  
tional features such as bi-directional frames. Qpel  
and GMC are also supported.)  
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This unit can play a maximum of 500 files and 500 folders per disc.  
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(ex. MP4, AFS and other proprietary  
MPEG4 Playback (DVD-C550 Only)  
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XviD MPEG-4 compliant contents.  
codecs) are not supported by this player.  
MPEG4 Play Function  
DVD-RW & DVD+R  
3. Unsupported Resolution  
MPEG4 is a compressed video format designed to deliver DVD quality video at lower data rates and  
smaller file sizes. Types of MPEG4 files are DivX or Xvid. These files have an .avi extension.AVI files are  
used to contain the audio and video data. This unit can only play AVI format files with the “.avi” extension.  
Supported DivX file formats :  
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Files containing resolutions higher than the  
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Basic DivX format DivX3.11 / 4.12/ 5.x  
Xvid (MPEG-4 compliant video codec) and DivX Pro  
player’s specification are not supported.  
- File format : *.avi, *.div, *.divx.  
This unit supports all resolutions for AVI up to maximum  
shown below.  
1. Open the disc tray. Place the disc on the tray. Close the tray.  
2. Press the /® buttons to select a Videos Menu, and then press the ENTER button. Press the π/to select  
Notes  
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The DVD-C550 can support resolutions up to  
720 x 480 @30 frames and 720 x 576 @25  
frames for DivX discs.  
an avi file (DivX/XviD), and then press the ENTER Press the π/, and then press the ENTER button.  
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DivX5  
Repeat and Repeat A-B Playback  
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This unit supports CD-R/RWs written in MPEG4  
in accordance with the “ISO9660 format”.  
720 x 480 @30fps  
1. Press the REPEAT button, and then press the REPEAT or π/buttons to change playback mode. There  
are 3 modes Off, Title, Folder,  
720 x 576 @25fps  
: Maximum bit rate : 4Mbps  
- Folder : repeats the AVI files which have the same extension in the current folder.  
- Title : repeats the title that is playing.  
- Off : No Repeat mode.  
Playing Media Files Using the USB Host feature  
(DVD-C550 Only)  
2. Press the REPEAT A-B button on the remote control.  
3. Press the REPEAT A-B button to set the point where you want repeat play to start (A).  
4. Press the REPEAT A-B button button again at the point where you want the repeat play to stop (B).  
You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies, and tunes saved in an  
MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera by connecting them to the  
USB port of the DVD Player.  
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To return to normal play, press the REPEAT A-B button until the display shows Repeat:Off.  
Using the USB HOST Feature  
Note  
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front of the unit.  
A-B REPEAT allows you to set point (B) directly after you have set point (A).  
2. The USB Menu screen appears. Press the /® button to select Menu,  
and then press ENTER.  
MPEG4 Function Description  
Function  
Description  
3. Press the π/buttons to select a file in the USB device.  
Press ENTER to open the file.  
Skip  
(|k or K|)  
During play, press the |k or K| button, it moves to next or previous track.  
During play, press the SEARCH (k or K) button and press again to search at  
a faster speed. Allows you to search at a faster speed in an AVI le. (2X, 4X, 8X,  
16X, 32X)  
Search  
k or K)  
(
Slow Motion  
Play  
Allows you to search at a slower speed in an AVI le. (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16)  
Notes  
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When you press the USB button on the remote control, a screen displaying the USB device selection appears.  
“USB loading” appears on the display screen.  
ZOOM  
Will zoom in X1/X2/X3/X4/Normal  
Depends on the file size and clip duration, loading time on USB may take longer than using CD or DVD media.  
The USB MENU screen appears on the TV screen and the saved file is played.  
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Depending on the MPEG4 file, these functions may not work.  
- If there is a Disc in the unit, pressing the DVD button will make the player exit the USB menu and load the disc.  
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Safe USB Removal  
The Ripping menu contain the following buttons:  
1. Press the DVD button to return to disc mode or the main screen.  
2.. Press the STOP () button  
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Mode (Fast/Normal)  
Bitrate. Press ENTER to change : 128kbps 192kbps 128kbps ...  
• Standard : 128kbps  
3. Remove the USB cable/device.  
Skip Forward/Back  
• Better Quality : 192kbps  
During playback, press the (|k / K|) button.  
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Device selection. Press ENTER to change between partitions on the USB device (max 4).  
Select - Unselect. Press ENTER to change from Select all (files) or Select none.  
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If there is more than one file, when you press the K| button, the next file is selected.  
If there is more than one file, when you press the |k button, the previous file is selected.  
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Notes  
Fast playback  
- To cancel copying in progress, press the ENTER button.  
- To return to the CDDA screen, press the TOOLS button again.  
- While the CD is being ripped, the player will automatically enter stop mode.  
To play back the disc at a faster speed, press (k / K) during playback.  
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Each time you press either button, the playback speed will change as follows : 2X 4X 8X 16X 32X.  
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The ripping process is 2.6 times of normal speed.  
Compatible Devices  
- The DVD player can only rip Audio CD (CD DA) discs.  
1. USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0. USB devices that operate as a removable disk in  
Windows (2000 or later) without additional driver installation.  
- The USB button does not work while you’re in the Ripping menu.  
- CD ripping function may not supported for some MP3 players device.  
2. MP3 Player: Flash type MP3 player.  
3. Digital camera: Cameras that support USB Mass Storage v1.0.  
Picture CD Playback  
Cameras that operate as a removable disk in Windows (2000 or later) without additional driver installation.  
1. Select the desired folder.  
4. USB Flash Drive: Devices that support USB 2.0 or USB 1.1.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select a Picture file in the clips menu and then press the ENTER button.  
You may experience a difference in playback quality when you connect a USB 1.1 device.  
5. USB card Reader: One slot USB card reader and Multi slot USB card reader  
• Depending on the manufacturer, the USB card reader may not be supported.  
• If you install multiple memory devices into a multi card reader, you may experience problems.  
6. If you use a USB extension cable, the USB device might not be recognized.  
Notes  
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Press the STOP button to return to the clips menu.  
When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit displays the Photo directly, not the Clips menu.  
Rotation  
CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.  
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Press the TOOLS button to select Rotate, and then press ENTER button  
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Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or require additional program installation when connected to a PC are  
not supported.  
Each time the buttons are pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise.  
Each time the π button is pressed, the picture will turn upside down to show a mirror image.  
Each time the button is pressed, the picture will reverse to the right side to show a mirror image.  
A device using NTFS le system is not supported. Only FAT 16/32 (File Allocation Table 16/32) le systems are sup-  
ported.  
Zoom  
Some MP3 players, when connected to this product, may not operate depending on the sector size of their le system.  
The USB HOST function is not supported if a product that transfers media les by its manufacturer-specic program is connected.  
Does not operate with Janus enabled MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) devices.  
The USB host function of this product does not support all USB devices.  
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Press the TOOLS button to select Zoom, and then press ENTER button  
Each time you press the ENTER button, the picture is enlarged. Zoom mode : X1-X2-X3-X4-X1.  
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Slide Show  
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If you press PLAY when viewing a JPEG file, the DVD player goes to full screen mode and the slide show  
automatically starts.  
CD Ripping (DVD-C550 Only)  
Notes  
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Depending on the file size, the amount of time each picture takes to load may be different.  
If you don’t press any button, the slide show starts automatically in about 8 seconds.  
This feature lets you copy audio files from a CD onto a USB device in MP3 format.  
Music Ripping  
1/2 Pages  
1. Open the disc tray. Place the Audio CD (CD DA) disc on the tray,  
and then close the tray. Connect the USB device to the USB port  
on the front of the unit. Press the DVD button.  
Mode  
Fast  
128kbps  
USB  
TRACK01  
TRACK02  
TRACK03  
TRACK04  
TRACK05  
TRACK06  
04:26  
04:16  
04:02  
03:28  
04:04  
04:13  
Bitrate  
Device  
Picture CD Playback for HD-JPEG  
To enjoy HD-JPEG, you must have connected to your TV using HDMI and set the resolution to 720p, 1080i  
or 1080p.  
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Select all  
Start  
2. Press the TOOLS button to display the Ripping screen.  
3. Press the π/buttons, then press the ENTER button to select a file for ripping.  
Move  
Select  
Return  
1. Select the desired folder.  
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To deselect a file, highlight the file, and then press the ENTER button again.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select a Picture file in the Clips menu, and then press the ENTER button.  
4. Press the and button to select START, and then press the ENTER button to begin ripping.  
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Press the STOP () button to return to the clips menu.  
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When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit displays the Photo directly, not the Clips menu.  
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Rotation  
Navigating the setup menu  
The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language prefer-  
ences, set up the parental level, and even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have.  
Press the TOOLS button to select Rotate, and then press ENTER button. Press /® button to rotate the  
screen 90 degrees to the left/right.  
Using the Setup Menu  
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Skip Picture  
Press the |k or K| button to select the previous or next picture.  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the /® buttons to select  
SETTINGS, and then press the ENTER button.  
Slide Show  
Press the PLAY (®) button to start the SLIDE show.  
Press the PAUSE (∏∏) button to stop the SLIDE show.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select a Setup Menu, and then press the ® or ENTER to bring up the sub-menu.  
3. Press the π/buttons to select a sub-menu option, and then press the  
®
or ENTER.  
4. To make the Setup screen disappear after setting up, press the RETURN button.  
Notes  
Display Setup : Setup of the Display Options. Use to select which type of screen you want to  
watch and several display options.  
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Depending on the file size, the amount of time each picture takes to load may be different.  
The image may be displayed at a smaller size depending on the TV picture resolution you’ve selected  
when displaying images in HD-JPEG mode.  
Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options.  
System Setup : Setup of the System Options.  
Language Setup : Setup of the Language.  
Security Setup : Setup of the Parental Level. Allows users to set the level necessary to prevent  
children from viewing unsuitable movies such as those with violence, adult subject matter, etc.  
General Setup : Setup of the General Options.  
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If you have a Samsung TV with BD Wise, we recommend you set BD Wise to “Off” when the JPEG  
image file you want to play back is bigger than the 720 X 480 pixel size.  
MP3-JPEG Playback  
Support Setup : Setup of the Support Options.  
You can display a JPEG photo file with background music.  
Note  
1. Press the π/buttons to select an MP3 file in the Clips menu, and then press the ENTER button.  
To return to the menu screen, press the RETURN or MENU buttons.  
Depending on the disc, some Setup menu selections may not work.  
Setting Up the Display Options  
Display Setup options let you to set various video functions of the player.  
2.  
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ress the /® buttons to select Photos Menu, and then press the ENTER button.  
Press the π/buttons to select a JPEG file in the Clips menu, and then press the ENTER button.  
Music will continue playing.  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the /® buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
press the ENTER button.  
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3. Press the STOP button when you want to stop playback.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select DISPLAY, and then press the  
3. Press the π/buttons to select the desired item, and then press the  
®
or ENTER button.  
or ENTER button.  
Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan. If Progressive  
Note  
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MP3 and JPEG files have to be on the same disc.  
Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual regarding Progressive Scan settings in the TV’s  
menu system.  
If Video Output is set incorrectly, the TV screen may be blank.  
CD-R JPEG Discs  
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The DVD player can only display files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions.  
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and all the recorded files may not play.  
The DVD player can only play CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format.  
The name of the JPEG file may not be longer than 8 characters and should contain no blank spaces or spe-  
cial characters (. / = +).  
The following describes each option found in the Display Setup Menu.  
TV Aspect  
Depending on a type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect  
ratio).  
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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.)  
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.  
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The DVD player can only play a consecutively written multi-session disc. If there is a blank segment in the  
multi-session disc, the DVD player can only play the disc only up to the blank segment.  
A maximum of 500 images can be stored on a single CD.  
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16:9 Wide : You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.  
Kodak Picture CDs are recommended.  
BD Wise  
When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the DVD player can only play the JPEG files in the pictures folder.  
Kodak Picture CD: The DVD player can play the JPEG files in the pictures folder automatically.  
Konica Picture CD: If you want to see the pictures, select the JPEG files in the Clips menu.  
Fuji Picture CD: If you want to see the pictures, select the JPEG files in the Clips menu.  
QSS Picture CD: The unit may not play QSS Picture CDs.  
When the player is connected to a SAMSUNG TV which supports “BD Wise”, you can enjoy  
optimized Picture Quality by setting the “BD Wise” function to “On”.  
HDMI  
Use this setting when the unit is connected by HDMI to Display devices (TV, Projector, etc.).  
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Auto: Auto resolution setting.  
The player will auto detect the highest resolution of TV  
Resolution:  
If the number of files in one Disc is over 500, the DVD player can play only the first 500 JPEG files.  
If the number of folders in one Disc is over 500, only the first JPEG files in 500 folders can be played.  
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480p : 720 x 480  
720p : 1280 x 720  
1080i : 1920 x 1080  
1080p : 1920 x 1080  
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Setting Up BD Wise  
Notes  
- When play a disc that has MPEG Audio and you have Bitstream selected in the Audio Options menu,  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the /® buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
press the ENTER button.  
the Digital Audio jack may not output audio  
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There is no output from the analog audio jacks when you play a DTS sound disc.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select DISPLAY, and then press the  
3. Press the π/buttons to select BD WISE, and then press the  
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or ENTER button.  
- Even when PCM Down sampling is Off, some discs will only output down sampled audio through the  
digital output.  
or ENTER button.  
Press the π/buttons to select ON/OFF, then press the ENTER button.  
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Please choose “Yes” to continue, otherwise choose “No” to keep current setting.  
The HDMI resolution will be changed to maximum resolution supported by your TV.  
HDMI  
Notes  
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If your TV is not compatible with compressed multi-channel formats (Dolby Digital, DTS,  
MPEG), you should set Digital Audio to PCM.  
The resolutions available for HDMI output depend on the connected TV or projector you have con-  
nected. For details, see the user’s manual of your TV or projector.  
When the resolution is changed during playback, it may take a few seconds for a normal image to  
appear.  
If you have HDMI connected, you will get better picture quality when the output resolution is set to  
720p, 1080i or 1080p.  
If you have connected the player via HDMI to a TV that supports “BD Wise”, the first time you turn on  
this product, the “BD Wise” function will be automatically set to “On”.  
If you turn off the DVD player when the “BD Wise” function is “On”, the player will retain the “BD Wise”  
On menu setting as long as it is connected to TV that supports “BD Wise”.  
If the HDMI cable is removed when the “BD Wise” function is “On” and then plugged into another TV  
which does not support “BD Wise”, the HDMI Resolution will be automatically change to “Auto”.  
We recommend that you set the “BD Wise” to “Off” when the JPEG image file you want to play back is  
bigger than the 720 X 480 pixel size.  
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If your TV is not compatible with LPCM sampling rates over 48kHz, you should set PCM Down  
sampling to On.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade-  
marks of Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Setting Up the System Options  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the /® buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
press the ENTER button.  
Setting Up the Audio Options  
Audio Setup options let you to set up the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio  
system you are using.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the  
3. Press the π/buttons to select the desired item, and then press the  
®
or ENTER button.  
or ENTER button.  
®
The following describes each option found in the System Setup Menu.  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the /® buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
press the ENTER button.  
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC): To setup the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Options.  
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate this DVD Player using a Samsung TV remote  
control. This is done by connecting the DVD player to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable.  
This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+. To operate Anynet+, you must  
turn Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) On in the System Setup menu.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select AUDIO, and then press the  
®
or ENTER button.  
or ENTER button.  
3. Press the π/buttons to select the desired item, and then press the  
®
The following describes each option found in the Audio Setup Menu.  
Dolby Digital Out  
- PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.  
- Bitstream : Outputs Dolby Digital via digital output.  
Select Bitstream when connecting to a Dolby Digital Decoder.  
MPEG2 Digital Output  
DivX(R) Registration : Please use the Registration code to register this player with the DivX(R)  
Video On Demand format.  
DivX(R) Deactivation  
- PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.  
Setting Up Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)  
- Bitstream : Converts to MPEG-2 Digital Bitstream (5.1CH).  
Select Bitstream when using the Digital Audio Output.  
Dynamic Range Comp.  
- On : To select dynamic range compression. This is useful for watching movies late at night, as it  
balances the loud and quiet portions of a disc.  
- Off : To select the standard range.  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the /® buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
press the ENTER button.  
2. Press the π/buttons to select SYSTEM, and then press the  
®
or ENTER button.  
or ENTER button.  
3. Press the π/buttons to select ANYNET+(HDMI-CEC), and then press the  
®
PCM Down Sampling  
4. Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) to “On”on your DVD Player., then press the ENTER button.  
- 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.  
- Off : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. In this case, all  
signals will be output without any changes.  
5. Set the Anynet+ function on your Samsung TV. (See your TV instruction manual for more information.).  
When you press Anynet+ button on the TV remote control, the OSD to the right will appear.  
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Notes  
Security Levels:  
• While watching TV, your TV screen will change to the play screen when you press the PLAY but-  
ton of the DVD player.  
• If you play a DVD when the TV power is off, the TV will power On.  
• If you turn the TV off, the DVD Player will power off automatically.  
KID SAFE  
G (General Audiences) : All Ages Admitted  
PG (Parental Guidance suggested) : Some material may not be suitable for young children.  
PG 13 (PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned) : Some material may be inapproriate for children under 13.  
PGR (Parental Guidance Recommended) : These are not necessarily unsuitable for children, but viewer dis-  
cretion is advised, and parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise younger viewers.  
R (Restricted) : Under 17 requires accompanying adult  
NC17 (NC-17) : No one 17 and under admitted.  
If you change from HDMI to other sources (Composite,Component,... etc) while playing a DVD disc, the DVD  
Player will stop playing.  
Setting Up the Language Features  
If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio, and subtitle language in advance, they will come up auto-  
matically every time you watch a movie.  
ADULT  
Note:  
-
If you have forgotten your password, see “Forgot Password” in the Troubleshooting section.  
Using the Player Language Menu  
1. With the unit in Stop mode press the MENU button. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
press the ENTER button.  
Setting Up the General Options  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select SETTING, and then  
2. Press the /buttons to select LANGUAGE, and then press the  
Š
or ENTER button.  
press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the /buttons to select the desired language, and then press the  
Š
or ENTER button.  
2. Press the /buttons to select GENERAL, and then press the  
3. Press the /buttons to select the desired item, and then press the  
Š
or ENTER button.  
or ENTER button.  
Notes  
Š
- After you select the language, the screen returns to the Language Setup Page.  
- To make the Setup menu disappear, press the MENU button.  
- If the language you selected is not recorded on the disc, the player selects the original, pre-recorded  
language.  
The following describes each option found in the General Setup Menu.  
Screen Message  
Use to turn on-screen messages On or Off.  
- Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is  
recorded in.  
- Select “Automatic” if you want the subtitle language to be the same as the language you selected for  
the audio language.  
Black Level  
Adjusts the brightness of the screen (On or Off). This feature only functions in Video Composite  
mode. It does not have any effect in HDMI and Component modes.  
Picture Quality  
-
Some discs may not contain the language you select. In that case, the disc will use its original language setting.  
- Brightness : Level 1 ~ Level 5  
- Contrast : Level 1 ~ Level 5  
- Color Saturation : Level 1 ~ Level 5  
Video Output  
Select Video Output.  
- P-SCAN (Progressive) : Select when you want to use Component Out.  
- I-SCAN (Interlaced) : Select when you want to use Video or Component Out.  
Setting Up the Security Options  
The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which  
helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.  
Setting Up the Rating Level and Changing the Password  
Note  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select SETTINGS, and then  
• When connected via HDMI, you do not need to make a Video Output setting. The output is set  
when the HDMI Display options are made.  
press the ENTER button.  
2. Press the /buttons to select SECURITY, and then press the  
Š
or ENTER button.  
Enter your password.  
Setting Up the Support Options  
Support option enable you to check your DVD player information such as the model code, Software  
Version, The serial and version numbers can be found on the back side of your DVD-Player.  
3. Press the /buttons to select PARENTAL/CHANGE PASSWORD, and then press the Š or ENTER button.  
4. Press the /buttons to select the rating level you want, and then press the ENTER button.  
e.g) Setting up in KID SAFE  
1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ¥/Š buttons to select SETTINGS, then  
-
For example, if you select the Kids Safe level, discs that contain level 2 or higher will not play.  
press the ENTER button.  
5. Enter your password. If this is the first time, enter 0000. Then, enter a new password. The new pass-  
word must be a number other than 0000 to activate the parental control function. Then, re-enter the new  
password.  
2. Press the /buttons to select SUPPORT, then press the  
Š
or ENTER button.  
3. Select PRODUCT INFORMATION, then press the or ENTER button.  
Š
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Troubleshooting  
Before requesting service, please check the following.  
Reference  
Firmware upgrade  
Introduction  
Problem  
Action  
Upgrading the Firmware will keep your DVD player up to date.  
The latest firmware version for this unit is provided on the Samsung Website.(www.samsung.com).  
The screen is  
Press the /®|| button (on the front panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside. All  
settings will revert to the factory settings.  
blocked.  
How to make an upgrade disc  
You must burn the latest firmware version onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc:  
Press the /®|| button (on the panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside. All  
settings including the password will revert to the factory settings (0000). Don't use this  
unless absolutely necessary.  
Forgot  
2. Write the file to disc using CD-RW drive of your computer as data disc.  
Notes  
password.  
The CD should be burned following the specs below.  
- File System CD-ROM ISO Level.  
- Character set ISO 9660.  
- The burned CD has to be Finalized.  
- Please burn the CD at a low speed.  
Check if the Video output is set to HDMI.  
- Please make sure the filename C550/C500.BIN  
- Please make sure the root folder rename as  
MEDIATEK  
No HDMI  
output  
Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of DVD player.  
See if the TV supports 480p/ 720p/1080i/1080p.  
Abnormal  
HDMI output  
screen.  
Upgrade procedure  
If snow noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support HDCP (High-  
bandwidth Digital Content Protection).  
Upgrade File Detected  
Curent Version: 09.11.24.00.C550XAA  
1. Open the disc tray of your DVD C550/C500. Place the burned disc on  
the tray. Close the tray. The Firmware upgrade screen will appear.  
New Version: 09.11.30.00.C550XAA  
Upgrade?  
Press Play To start  
Check if your TV is setup correctly.  
Firmware upgrade menu appears  
HDMI output  
Jitter  
Screen Jitter may occur when frame rate is converted from 50Hz to 60Hz for 720P/1080i/  
1080p HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Output.  
Please refer to the user’s manual of your TV.  
Upgrade File Detected  
Curent Version: 09.11.24.00.C550XAA  
New Version: 09.11.30.00.C550XAA  
Upgrade  
2. Press the ENTER or PLAY to start upgrade.  
-
-
-
Press any other buttons on the remote control or eject the disc to  
cancel the upgrade.  
During the firmware upgrade process, the tray will open. Please remove  
the disc and wait for about 2 minutes.  
If the DVD player was successfully updated, the disc tray will close  
and the unit will turn off and on.  
File Copying  
Upgrade File Detected  
Curent Version: 09.11.24.00.C550XAA  
New Version: 09.11.30.00.C550XAA  
Upgrade?  
When the unit turns on, the Select Menu Language screen will  
appear.  
Upgrading  
Firmware upgrade starts  
On  
-
Screen Menu  
English  
Français  
Deutsch  
Español  
Italiano  
3. Press the π/† buttons to select the desired language, and then press  
the ENTER button.  
Nederlands  
Macrovision Number: G892  
Select  
Notes  
- If the “Select Menu Language” doesn’t appear, please contact Samsung Customer Service.  
- Do not press any button or unplug the power cord during the upgrade.  
- The upgrade procedure may change, refer to the web site (www.samsung.com).  
-
-
When software is upgrade, video and audio settings you have made will return to their default (factory) set-  
tings. We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easily reset them after the upgrade.  
Samsung do not assure all freeware disc burner that burn file upgrade into a disc which will played on the player.  
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Specifications  
Memo  
Power Requirements  
Power Comsumption  
AC 120V ~ 60 Hz  
6W (ON), 1W (OFF)  
DVD-C500 : 2.6 lbs  
Weight  
DVD-C550 : 3.3 lbs  
General  
DVD-C500 : 14.4” (W) X 8.15” (D) X 1.65” (H)  
DVD-C550 : 17” (W) X 8.15” (D) X 1.65” (H)  
Dimensions  
Operating Temperature  
Range  
+41°F to +95°F  
10 % to 75 %  
Operating Humidity Range  
Composite Video  
1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)  
60Hz  
Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load)  
Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)  
Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load)  
I-SCAN & P-SCAN  
Video Output  
Component Video  
480i, 480p  
HDMI  
480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p  
RCA  
Output terminal  
Maximum Output Level  
Frequency Response  
Digital Audio Output  
2Vrms  
Audio Output  
20Hz ~ 20kHZ  
Coaxial terminal (S/PDIF)  
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