HD948-XSS(00518C)Cover 9/8/04 2:33 PM Page 2 DVD Player DVD-HD948 AK68-00518C ENG
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 2 Before you start 2. For your safety * This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. * Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personal. 3. Caution * Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes. Use of this product is for personal use only.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 4 General Features Disc Type and Characteristics Excellent Sound MPEG4 Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction. This unit can play MPEG4 formats within an avi file. Screen Video with MPEG-2 compression technology. Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. DVD AUDIO DVD AUDIO is a format specifically designed to provide the highest possible audio fidelity capable on DVD.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 6 Description-Front Panel Display Indicators 6 3 7 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 STANDBY 2 1 2 3 4 5 8 4 9 5 Front Panel Controls Front Panel Display 1. STANDBY/ON ( ) • When the unit is first plugged in, the red indicator lights. When STANDBY/ON button is pressed on, the blue light appears and the player is turned on. 1. DVD : DVD is loaded Audio : DVD-Audio disc is playing 2. DISC TRAY • Place the disc here. 18 2.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 8 Description-Rear Panel Tour of the Remote Control This remote control can also control most TVs. See page 39. 1 7 DVD POWER TV POWER 18 1 2 3 PROG CLEAR INSTANT 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 Rear Panel REPLAY VOL SKIP CH OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO SEL. HDMI SEL. 7 24 8 7. COMPONENT OUT JACKS • Use these jacks if you have a TV with Component Video in jacks. These jacks provide Pr, Pb and Y video.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 10 Choosing a Connection Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Connection to a TV (For Video) TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..) Before Connecting the DVD Player • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 12 Choosing a Connection Choosing a Connection Connection to a TV (For Progressive scan, Digital Video) Method 2 Method 1 Progressive scan HDMI VIDEO Specifications Basic Audio Digital Video DVI Audio Input Method 3 HDMI Input TV When you press the HDMI SEL. button, in case of PAL TV system 576p, 720p, 768p, 1080i are selected in order. When you press the HDMI SEL. button, in case of NTSC TV system 480p, 720p, 768p, 1080i are selected in order.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 14 Playing a Disc Before Play • Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input by pressing TV/VIDEO button on the TV remote control. • If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up : If you want to select a language, press a NUMBER button.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 16 Using the Display Function To access the desired title when there is Title more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Disc Menu Using the Function Menu 1. During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote. 1. Press the MENU button during playback. 2.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 18 Slow Repeat Play Program Play & Random Play Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) This feature allows you to slowly repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc. so you can study them more closely. Program Play (CD) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) If you are using a 4:3 TV 1. Press the PROG button. 1. For 16:9 aspect ratio discs When playing a DVD/VCD 3.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 20 Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired audio quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the AUDIO button Using the SUBTITLE button 1. Press the AUDIO button. 1. Press the SUBTITLE button. - The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations. 2. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 22 Using the Bookmark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD (Menu Off mode) so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) 1. During play, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote. 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move to the desired bookmark icon. Using the Zoom Function SACD Playback Recalling a Marked Scene Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1. Open the disc tray. 1.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 24 SACD Playback SACDAUDIO DVD Playback Playback SACD Clips Menu Off Play Function CD Layer Play Function 1. Open the disc tray. 1. In Stop mode, press the DISC MENU button until the Clips menu is off. During SACD playback, press the SACD/CD button to playback the CD layer of a dual layer SACD disc. (Refer to the page 15 for setting CD playback Function). 2. Place the DVD AUDIO disc on the tray. - Place the DVD AUDIO disc with the labeled side up. 2.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 26 DVD AUDIO Playback REPEAT Play 1. Press the REPEAT button on the remote during playback. 2. Select Title ( ), Group ( LEFT/RIGHT button. ) using the 3. Press ENTER. Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4 contain individual songs, pictures or movies that can be organized into folders as shown below. They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. 1. Open the disc tray. 2. Place the disc on the tray.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 28 MP3/WMA Playback MPEG4 Playback MPEG4 Playback CD-R MP3/WMA discs 1. Open the disc tray. Using the Display Function When you record MP3 or WMA files on CD-R, please refer to the following. 2. Place the disc on the tray. - Place the disc with the labeled side up. 1. During play, press the INFO button on the remote. • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 30 Picture CD Playback Using the Setup Menu 1. Select the desired folder. (See page 27 to select the folder) 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a Picture file in clips menu and then press the ENTER button. You should get a screen that looks like the one below. ENTER RETURN Note • If no buttons on the remote control pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear. Press the INFO button on the remote control to display the menu again.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 32 Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Audio Options Using the Disc Menu Language Using the Audio Language Using the Subtitle Language 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 34 Setting Up the Audio Options Surround Sound Speaker Setup 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 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. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 2. Off : Select this when the amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 36 Setting Up the Display Options Setting Up the Display Options Important Note TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). • In case of differ from your TV and TV system setting value video output may be blocked. 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.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 38 Setting Up the Parental Control CREATE PASSWORD Controlling a TV with the Remote 5. Select Rating Level using UP/DOWN buttons, and press ENTER or RIGHT button. The remote can also be set up to control most TVs. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your brand. TV Codes Re-enter Password - - - - 0~9 6. Select the Rating Level you want using UP/DOWN buttons.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 40 Firmware upgrade Introduction Troubleshooting 4. Press the ENTER button. How to make an upgrade disc Write the downloaded file onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, using the following settings: 1. You have to download a new file through Download Center of Samsung Internet Site (www.samsung.com). Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following.
HD948-XSS(00518C)GB 9/8/04 2:32 PM Page 42 Troubleshooting Problem No HDMI output. Specifications Action • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of DVD player. • See if the TV supports this 480p/576p/720p/768p/1080i DVD player. Page General Power Requirements AC 230 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption 14 W Weight 2.3 Kg Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range P12~13 DVD Abnormal HDMI output screen.
