DVD-C621COVER 7/19/02 10:47 AM Page 2 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC. 105 CHALLENGER ROAD, RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 07660 U.S.A.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 2 Precautions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 4 Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions-All operating and using instructions should be followed. 5.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Start Accessories If remote doesn’t operate properly: • Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) 2 Insert two AA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Check if the batteries are drained. 3 Replace the battery cover. • Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles. Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................................
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 8 General Features Excellent Sound Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories provides crystal clear sound reproduction. Various On-Screen Menu Functions You can select various languages(Audio/Subtitle) and screen angles while enjoying movies. Repeat You can repeat a song or movie simply by pressing the REPEAT button. Screen Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. MP3 This unit can play discs created from MP3 files.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 10 Description-Front Panel Description-Rear Panel 1 SETUP 2 3 4 5 S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT SELECT Y,Pb,Pr Front Panel Controls 1. STANDBY/ON • Use to turn your player on and off (standby). 2. STANDBY LAMP • When the unit is first plugged in, the indicator lights. When power is pressed on, the lamp goes out. 3. EXCHANGE • Press this button when you want to change a disc without stopping playback of the current disc. 4. DISC SKIP • Use to skip a disc in order. 5.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 12 Tour of the Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control DVD Function Buttons 17 2 1. DVD POWER Button 19. OPEN/CLOSE Button 2. NUMBER Buttons 20. CHANNEL Buttons 3. STEP Button 21. DIGEST Button • Advances play one frame at a time. 4. VOLUME Buttons 5. TV/VIDEO Button 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 16 12 • Begin/Pause disc play. 23. SKIP Buttons • Use to skip the title, chapter, or track. 24. BOOKMARK Button 8.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 14 Choosing a Connection Choosing a Connection The following show 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 Basic Audio Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Good picture Better picture Best picture CONNECTIONS • Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 16 Playing a Disc Before Play Playing a Disc 7 • Turn on your TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video mode. • Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. After plugging in the player, the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this screen comes up : If you want to select the language, press a NUMBER button. (This screen will only appear the very first time you plug in the player.) Play Press the STEP button on the remote during play.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:44 AM Page 18 Operating the Disc Changer Using the Search & Skip Functions The DVD Changer holds 5 discs and provides full random play with fast disc changes. During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Exchanging Discs Exchange allows you to change up to 4 discs except the disc currently playing. the EXCHANGE button on the front of the 1 Press player when in the play mode.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 20 Using the Display Function Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When Playing a DVD play, press the DISPLAY button on 1 During the remote. 1-DVD T : 01 0 : 01 : 09 ENG 5.1CH A ENG 64 1 - Current track number, elapsed time and volume control will be displayed. • Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a track.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 22 Program Play & Random Play S.FIT Play Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD) 1 2 Press the MODE button. 3 Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the first chapter (or track) to add to the program. Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. Screen Fit Play PROGRAM 01 1.DVD DISC 2. --- 3.CD Chap. (T:01) 4. --- 5.VCD Program order (ALL) Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select PROGRAM. Press the ENTER button.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 24 Digest Play Using the Disc View Function Digest Play Track View (VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number. 1 During play, press the DIGEST button. - You'll see the 9 individual windows representing each of the chapters on the TV screen. - When each window is displayed, the first 3 seconds of the chapter will be played.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 26 Slow Repeat play This feature allows you slowly repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc. so you can study them more closely. Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button When playing a DVD 1 During play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. the F/SEARCH button to choose the play speed between 1/8X, 1/4X, and 2 Press 1/2X of normal.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 28 Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. 1 the UP/DOWN buttons to select the 2 Use desired subtitle language. the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to determine 3 Use whether or not the subtitle will be displayed. When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button Using the SUBTITLE button Press the SUBTITLE button.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 30 Using the Instant Replay Function Using the Bookmark Function The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Instant Replay function (DVD) If you miss part of a scene, you can see it again using this function. 1 If you press the I.REPLAY button, the current scene moves backward about 10 seconds, and plays back.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 32 Using the Zoom & 3D Sound Functions When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD PLAYER, the first song file of the first folder plays. Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) play or pause mode, press the 1 During ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. 2 MP3 Play MP3 Play Function STOP to stop playback of the first song file, then 1 Press press RETURN to display the music folder menu on the right side of the screen.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 34 MP3 Play CD-R MP3 disc requirements 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. When playing CD-R MP3 discs, please follow the recommendations below: • Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 36 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 Player Menu Language 1 the UP/DOWN buttons to select the 2 Use PLAYER MENU. 3 Press the ENTER button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select 4 Use ‘English’. 5 Press the ENTER button. With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. e.g Setting up in English.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 38 Setting Up the Parental Control 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. the unit in Stop mode, press SETUP button. 1 With The Setup Menu screen appears. UP/DOWN to select Parental. Press ENTER. 2 Use The Parental Control screen appears. LEFT/RIGHT to select Yes if you want to use 3 Use a password.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 40 Controlling a TV with the Remote Setting Up the Display Options 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the SETUP button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select DISPLAY 2 Use OPTIONS. Then press the ENTER button. the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item. 3 Use Then press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons. The remote can also be set up to control most TVs. To program the remote, use the code that corresponds to your brand.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 42 Specifications Troubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. Action Problem No operations can be performed with remote. Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. Page • Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. • Check the region number of the DVD. P9 • 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met.
DVD-C621 7/19/02 10:45 AM Page 44 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.