Portable DVD Player AU AK68-00431G DVD-L300W
ENGLISH ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Be sure to read the safety and operating instructions before using this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Be sure to adhere to all warnings on the product. 1. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the unit. Do not use liquid cleaner or aerosol cleaner. Wipe with a damp cloth. 2. Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Copy Protection • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Table of Contents Table of Contents Setup Advanced Functions Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disc Type and Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH ENGLISH Features Plays DVD discs and audio CDs • CD-R/RW discs containing MP3/WMA files can be played. 10 inch LCD display and built-in stereo speakers • With the built-in 10 inch LCD display and stereo speakers, you can enjoy a DVD movie without requiring a separate TV. Convenient 2-Way power supply • You can use your DVD player virtually anywhere by using the supplied AC adapter indoors and the battery pack outdoors.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Disc Type and Characteristics Disc Type and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: * Caution 2 • Some playback functions of a DVD vary by manufacturer. This DVD player reproduces the disc data according to guidelines provided by the disc manufacturer. If during disc operations, the disc manufacturer has placed a limit on that function. Disc Types (Logos) Recording Types Disc Size Max.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Description-Front Panel Description-Front Panel Front View Right View 1. REVERSE DISPLAY 2. EZ VIEW 3. INPUT 1. HEADPHONES A, B 4. AIC (Adaptive Image Control) 1 2 3 8 9 4 5 3. CHARGING INDICATOR 4. REMOTE SENSOR 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. OPEN 6. STANDBY INDICATOR 5. POWER 10 • Press the POWER button for 1 second to power off. Left View 6. OPEN 11 7. DISC COVER 6 12 8. LCD 13 9. SPEAKER 1. AUDIO IN/OUT / DIGITAL OUT 7 10. INFO 2. VIDEO IN/OUT / S-VIDEO OUT 14 11.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Description-Front Panel Tour of the Remote Control Bottom View 1 1. BATTERY PACK 2 2. RELEASE (Battery pack separation switch) 3. OPEN 13 1 2 3 14 15 16 3 4 5 6 7 Battery pack separation method 1 2 2 1 Press in the direction of the arrow. Slide battery pack to the left, then out. 8 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1. DVD POWER OFF Button • If you power off the unit with the remote, it remains in low power consumption mode.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Remote Control Unit Connecting Headphones to the DVD You can attach headphones with a stereo mini-jack plug to the PHONES jack for private listening. There are two jacks available. Installing the Battery in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow. (Back of the remote control) Hole 2. Place the lithium battery in the battery compartment and put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting to an External Component (Input Select) You can enjoy video from your VCR or Camcorder on your DVD player. Viewing a Video from an External Component Use the procedure below to view a video from a VCR or Camcorder on your DVD player. To view video from an external component When connecting to an external component 1. Connect the external component according to the procedure outlined on page 18. 2. Turn on the external component.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Stereo Component You can enjoy high-resolution video using a S-VIDEO cable when connecting your DVD player to a TV equipped with an S-VIDEO input jack. • Always turn off the DVD Player and TV before you connect any cables. When you connect the DVD player to an audio system, you can listen to higher quality sound. To view video with a TV 2-CH Audio Playback 1. Turn on the TV. 2.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting to a Stereo Component Connecting to a Stereo Component Digital Audio Output (optical) Playing Dolby Digital (5.1-CH) and DTS Audio • You can enjoy full and dynamic surround sound by connecting a Dolby Digital/DTS digital surround processor or amplifier to the optical digital jack on the DVD player. • When using DTS digital surround, select the DTS audio by using the disc menu screen or function adjustment screen.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the AC adapter Using the AC adapter Important! • Always turn off the DVD player when inserting or removing the AC adapter. • Before storing the battery pack, make sure it is completely drained. • Be sure to recharge the battery at least once every six months to ensure proper battery life. AC adapter (included) DC output cable Caution • When charging or using the battery pack, it heats up. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the battery pack Battery level display Important! • When inserting the battery pack, make sure that it is inserted correctly. Otherwise, your DVD player may malfunction. • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. Completely used (flickers) (If the battery mark flickers the DVD will turn off soon.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Playing a Disc Before Play After plugging in the player, the first time you press the POWER button, this screen comes up: Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the language, 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. Play 1.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Search & Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1. Press the INFO button during playback. Searching through a Chapter or Track DVD 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. During play, press the SEARCH ( or ) button on the remote.
ENGLISH Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Disc Menu ENGLISH Using the Function Menu Using the Function Menu 1. Press the MENU button during playback. 1. Press the MENU button during playback. 2. Select Disc Menu using the UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight Function, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Function selection screen appears, Info, Zoom, Bookmark, Repeat and EZ View. - Using the Title Menu 1.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Repeat Play Slow Repeat play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. This feature allows you slowly to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc. so you can study them more closely. When playing a DVD/VCD/CD When playing a DVD/VCD 1. Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. DVD 1. During play, press the PAUSE ( 2. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons.
ENGLISH Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) To play back using aspect ratio (DVD) Press the EZ VIEW button. • The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the initial setup menu. • To ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you should set the correct aspect ratio in the initial setup (See page 53).
ENGLISH ENGLISH Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button Using the AUDIO button 1. Press the AUDIO button. 1. Press the SUBTITLE button. DVD SUBTITLE 2. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. ENG DOLBY DIGITAL 5.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Changing the Camera Angle Using the Bookmark Function When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) Using the ANGLE button 1. During play, press the BOOKMARK button on the remote. The Bookmark icons will be displayed.
ENGLISH Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1. During play or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A Zoom mark will be displayed on screen. ENGLISH Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG contain individual songs or pictures 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 cover. 2.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Folder Selection MP3/WMA Playback The folder can only be selected in the Stop mode. 1. Open the disc cover. • To select the Parent Folder Press the RETURN button to go to Parent folder, or use the UP/DOWN buttons to select “..” and press ENTER to go to the parent folder. Root 2. Place the disc in the player. - Place the disc with the labeled side up. WMA 3. Close the cover. - The cover is closed and you should get a screen that looks like the one below.
ENGLISH MP3/WMA Playback CD-R MP3/WMA discs When you record MP3/WMA files on CD-R, please refer to the following. • Your MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. 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. • When naming your MP3 or WMA files, do not exceed 8 characters, and enter ".mp3, .wma" as the file extension. General name format of: Title.mp3. or Title.wma.
ENGLISH Picture CD Playback CD-R JPEG Discs ENGLISH Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. Disc Menu • Only files with the ".jpg" and ".JPG" extensions can be played. • If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. 1.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting Up the Language Features Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Audio Language Using the Player Menu Language 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Select Language Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 4.
ENGLISH Setting Up the Audio Options Setting Up the Display Options 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 3. Select Audio Setup using UP/DOWN buttons, then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. Then press the RIGHT or ENTER button. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Dolby Digital Out 1. PCM : Converts to PCM(2CH) audio.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Cautionary Notes Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating level which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. Cautions on Using the Player • Avoid magnetic environments. Using the player under strong fluorescent lighting, in a car, near a TV or magnetic object may deteriorate recorded images. 1.
ENGLISH Cautionary Notes When Moving the Player • Be sure to remove the disc from the player before packing for moving. It is recommended that you also remove the disc from the player and turn off the power when not using the player. Saving Power • It is recommended that you turn off the power to the DVD player when not in use. If you are not going to use it for prolonged period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Cautionary Notes Cautionary Notes After a Recharge, store the Battery pack separately. • This battery pack is a lithium ion battery. Even when not in use, power will drain slowly. So use a fully charged battery pack. • Recharge until the charge lamp stays on green. A partial charging of the battery pack decreases the overall lifetime of the battery. Cautions on Storing Battery pack • Even when not in use, power is consumed continuously.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your DVD player does not seem to be functioning properly, check the items below before you contact a Samsung authorized service center. Symptom Check Power does not turn on or suddenly turns off. • Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged into an AC outlet. Battery pack is in place but the power does not turn on or suddenly turns off • Check that the battery pack is charged. If not, recharge it.
ENGLISH ENGLISH Specifications Troubleshooting Symptom DVD Video does not appear with a external component connected to the DVD player Dolby Digital audio volume is too low Battery pack Battery pack won’t charge operation Check • Check that the TV is set to VIDEO or AV. • Check that the video or audio cable is securely connected. General • Replace with a fully charged battery pack or use the AC adapter.
