Page 3 - key features of your new; Player Features; Blu-ray Disc Features
_ English key features of your new Duo HD player Player Features Supports a Variety of Video Disc Types Supports BD, HD DVD, DVD Video, DVD-RW/-R (V mode and finalized only). HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path fro...
Page 4 - WHAT’S INCLUDeD
English _ Graphic planes Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080) video layers are available, on top of the HD video layer. One layer is assigned to video-related graphics (like subtitles), and the other layer is assigned to interactive elements, such as buttons or menus. Various wipes, fades ...
Page 5 - safety information; WARNING; CAUTION
_ safety information safety information WARNING 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. CAUTION RISK OF eLeCTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPeN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is...
Page 6 - PReCAUTIONS
English _ ● SAFe TY INFORMATION Note: This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.This Duo HD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a BD/DVD disc does not correspond to the Regi...
Page 7 - Handling Cautions; Maintenance of Cabinet
_ safety information safety information Handling Cautions Before connecting other components to this Duo HD player, be sure to turn them all off.Do not move the Duo HD player while a disc is being played as the disc may be scratched or broken, or the Duo HD player internal parts may be damaged.Do no...
Page 8 - contents
English _ ● CONT e NTS contents KEy fEATURES Of yOUR NEw DUO HD PLAyER 2 3 What’s included SAfETy INfORmATION 4 4 Warning 5 Precautions gETTINg STARTED 9 9 Before Reading the User’s Manual 10 Disc Type and Characteristics 13 Disc Storage & Management DESCRIPTION 14 14 Front Panel 14 Front Panel ...
Page 10 - getting started; BeFORe ReADING THe USeR’S MANUAL; Icons that will be used in manual; About the use of this user’s manual
English _ ● GeTTING S TART e D getting started BeFORe ReADING THe USeR’S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term Definition h BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. A HD DVD-ROM This involves a function...
Page 11 - DISC TYPe AND CHARACTeRISTICS; Disc types that can be played; Logos of Discs that can be played
getting started 10_ getting started DISC TYPe AND CHARACTeRISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute BD-ROM AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided(25GB, 5 inches) Playing time depends on the Title Double sided(50GB, 5 inches) HD DVD-ROM AUDIO + VID...
Page 12 - Discs that cannot be played; Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
English _11 ● GeTTING S TART e D Discs that cannot be played Blu-ray Discs with a region code other than "Region A".BD-R, BD-REDVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”HD DVD-RDVD-RAM ~~~~~ 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring.DVD-RW(VR mode)DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etcCVD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/CD...
Page 13 - HD DVD Disc Compatibility
getting started 1_ getting started HD DVD Disc Compatibility HD DVD is a new format, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. Not all discs are compatible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact SAMSUNG Customer Service. Playback may not work for s...
Page 14 - Disc Format; DISC STORAGe & MANAGeMeNT; Disc Handling; Disc Storage
English _1 ● GeTTING S TART e D DVD-RW Disc Playback Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and finalized only.Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions. Disc Format DVD-RW/-R (V) This is a ...
Page 15 - description; FRONT PANeL
1_ description description FRONT PANeL DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects any signal from the remote control. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback. STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback. SEARCH/SKIP BUTTONS Goes to...
Page 16 - ReAR PANeL
English _1 ● DeSCRIPTION ReAR PANeL Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4 inches of clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. A 1 7.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT Connect to a 7.1CH analog input on an A/V amplifier (When connecting to a 5.1 channel home...
Page 17 - Installing batteries in the Remote Control; remote control; TOUR OF THe ReMOTe CONTROL
1_ remote control Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown. . Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. . Replace the cover. Assuming typical ...
Page 19 - SeTTING THe ReMOTe CONTROL; ReGARDING THe BATTeRY
1_ remote control remote control SeTTING THe ReMOTe CONTROL You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control. Control function buttons include : TV POWeR , CH ,. , VOL + – , TV MUTe , TV INPUT SeL., DIReCTION/ eNTeR button. However, the DIReCTION/eNTeR button can only operate wh...
Page 20 - CONTROLLABLe TV CODeS; brand
English _1 ● R e MOT e CONTROL CONTROLLABLe TV CODeS SAMSUNG AIWA ANAM BANG & OLUFSEN BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BRIONVEGA CGE CONTINENTAL EDISON DAEWOO EMERSON FERGUSON FINLUX FORMENTI FUJITSU GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HITACHI IMPERIAL JVC LG LOEWE LOEWE OPTA MAGNAVOX METZ MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NEWSAN NOBLEX NOKI...
Page 21 - connections; CONNeCTING TO A TV WITH AN HDMI CABLe
0_ connections connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Duo HD player to other external components such as a TV. CONNeCTING TO A TV WITH AN HDMI CABLe Using an HDMI-HDMI cable (not included) connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Duo HD player to the HDMI IN term...
Page 22 - HDMI AUTO DeTeCTION FUNCTION
English _1 ● CONN e CTIONS HDMI AUTO DeTeCTION FUNCTION The player's video output will automatically change to HDMI output resolution when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on (see page 42). Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.Please refer to the user's manual of...
Page 23 - CONNeCTING TO A TV WITH DVI CABLe
_ connections connections CONNeCTING TO A TV WITH DVI CABLe Using the HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Duo HD player to the DVI IN terminal of your TV. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Duo HD pla...
Page 27 - CONNeCTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTeM (2 CHANNeL AMPLIFIeR)
_ connections connections CONNeCTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTeM (2 CHANNeL AMPLIFIeR) Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Duo HD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your Amplifier. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI , COMP...
Page 31 - CONNeCTING TO THe INTeRNeT
0_ connections connections CONNeCTING TO THe INTeRNeT By connecting your Duo HD Player to the Internet, you may be able to access and enjoy additional content with your HD DVD disc. Some HD DVD Sites provide downloadable control programs for improved interactivity.You can also update the player’s fi...
Page 32 - basic functions of your; BeFORe PLAYING
English _1 ● BASIC FUNCTIONS basic functions of your Duo HD player This section introduces basic playback functions and playback by disc type. BeFORe PLAYING Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input (the input the Duo HD player is connected to).If you connected an external Audio System,...
Page 33 - ON-SCReeN MeNU NAVIGATION
basic functions of your Duo HD player _ basic functions ON-SCReeN MeNU NAVIGATION PLAYING A DISC Press the OPeN/CLOSe ( ) button. The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens.Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up.Press the PLAY/PAUSe ( ) button or OPeN/CLOSe ( ...
Page 34 - TO PLAY A TWIN-FORMAT HD DVD DISC; USING THe SeARCH AND SKIP FUNCTIONS; Searching through a Chapter or Track; Skipping Tracks; hAZCV
English _ ● BASIC FUNCTIONS TO PLAY A TWIN-FORMAT HD DVD DISC A To play a twin-format HD DVD disc, you should select HD DVD or DVD before inserting the disc. This can be enabled only for a twin-format HD DVD disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setu...
Page 35 - SLOW MOTION PLAY/STeP MOTION PLAY; Slow Motion Play; Step Motion Play
basic functions of your Duo HD player _ basic functions SLOW MOTION PLAY/STeP MOTION PLAY Slow Motion Play hAZCV In pause or step mode, press the SLOW button on the remote control for Slow Motion play. If you press the SLOW button, * 1/8 * 1/4 * 1/2 To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY...
Page 36 - system setup; SeTTING THe CLOCK; Choose your time zone
English _ ● SYST e M S e TUP system setup For your convenience, you can set this player’s features for the best use in your home environment. SeTTING THe CLOCK Choose your time zone With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setup , then press the eNTeR or + bu...
Page 37 - language setup; SeTTING UP THe LANGUAGe OPTIONS
_ language setup language setup SeTTING UP THe LANGUAGe OPTIONS If you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setup , then press th...
Page 38 - audio setup; SeTTING UP THe AUDIO OPTIONS; Digital Output
English _ ● AUDIO S e TUP audio setup SeTTING UP THe AUDIO OPTIONS Allows you to set up the Audio device and sound status depending on the audio system being used with the player. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setup , then press the eNTeR or + butt...
Page 39 - PCM Down Sampling; Dynamic Compression
_ audio setup PCM Down Sampling On : Select this when the Amplifier connected to the player is not 96KHz compatible. 96KHz signals will be down converted to 48KHz Off : Select this when the Amplifier connected to the player is 96KHz compatible. Signals will be output without any changes. Even when P...
Page 40 - SeTTING UP THe SPeAKeR OPTIONS
English _ ● AUDIO S e TUP SeTTING UP THe SPeAKeR OPTIONS If you have connected this player to an Amp/Receiver or Home theater via the 7.1 channel Analog outputs you need to set the Speaker Options for the best sound. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select S...
Page 41 - display setup; SeTTING UP THe VIDeO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIONS; TV Aspect
0_ display setup display setup SeTTING UP THe VIDeO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIONS This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. This function depends on the disc or TV type. It may not work with some discs or TVs. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select...
Page 42 - Resolution
English _1 ● DISPLAY S e TUP Movie Frame (24 Fs) Movies are usually filmed at 24 frames per second. Some Blu-ray/HD DVD discs have the capability of playing back at this frame rate. Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to ON allows you to adjust the Duo HD player's HDMI output to 24 frames per sec...
Page 43 - Screen Message; Front Display
_ display setup Resolution according to the output mode (Simultaneous Output with HDMI) BD/HD DVD playback Output Setup HDMI Component VIDEO/S-Video 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 1080i 480i 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) on 1080p@24F - - 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) off 1080i 1080i 480i 720p ...
Page 44 - HDMI setup; SeTTING UP THe HDMI SeTUP OPTIONS
English _ ● HDMI S e TUP HDMI setup SeTTING UP THe HDMI SeTUP OPTIONS With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setup , then press the eNTeR or + button. Press the ▲% buttons to select HDMI Setup , then press the eNTeR or + button. HDMI setup menu will be disp...
Page 45 - HDMI Format; Sharpness
_ HDMI setup - Playback control buttons : MENU DISC MENU POPUP MENU TI TL E MENU I NF O RETURN EN TER EXI T A B C D MENU DISC MENU POPUP MENU TI TL E MENU I NF O RETURN EN TER EXI T A B C D MENU DISC MENU POPUP MENU TI TL E MENU I NF O RETURN EN TER EXI T A B C D MENU DISC MENU POPUP MENU TI TL E ME...
Page 46 - parental setup; SeTTING UP THe PAReNTAL LOCK; hAZ; If you forgot your password
English _ ● PAR e NTAL S e TUP parental setup SeTTING UP THe PAReNTAL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with BD/HD DVD/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of BD/HD DVD/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. hAZ...
Page 47 - Setting the Rating Level; Changing the Password
_ parental setup Setting the Rating Level Press the ▲% buttons to select Rating Level , then press the eNTeR or + button. Press the ▲% buttons to select the rating level you want, then press the eNTeR button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play. A la...
Page 48 - network setup
English _ ● N e TWORK S e TUP network setup You can enjoy contents provided by the movie studio or update your player via the Internet. Follow the steps below to ensure the best connection to the Internet for your player. To obtain information on the proper settings, check the network settings on yo...
Page 49 - PROXY SeTTING
network setup _ network setup When you select an item, use the number and ▲%_+ buttons. When done, use the ▲% buttons to select Save , then press the eNTeR button. If you don’t want to save your work, use the ▲%_+ buttons to select Cancel , then press the eNTeR button. The IP address used in this ma...
Page 50 - NeTWORK THROUGHPUT
English _ ● N e TWORK S e TUP NeTWORK THROUGHPUT Select the Internet modem type that is connected to your player.To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "TCP/IP Setting" on page 47. Press the ▲% buttons to select Network Throughput , then press the eNTeR or + button. Network Throughput Available - ...
Page 51 - persistent storage management; SYSTeM DeVICe MANAGeMeNT
0_ persistent storage management persistent storage management SYSTeM DeVICe MANAGeMeNT You can manage such information as stored provider and content directory.To setup, follow steps 1 to 2 in "TCP/IP Setting" on page 47. Press the ▲% buttons to select System Setup , then press the eNTeR or...
Page 52 - system upgrade; FIRMWARe UPGRADe
English _1 ● S YST e M U PGRAD e system upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades to your Duo HD player's firmware in the future. To upgrade this firmware you must : Go to samsung.com and refer to 'SUPPORT' page to download the firmware and burn an update CD.orConnect this player's LAN terminal to the LAN ...
Page 54 - SYSTeM INFORMATION
English _ ● S YST e M U PGRAD e SYSTeM INFORMATION When the firmware upgrade is done, check the firmware details by following the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MeNU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setup , then press the eNTeR or + button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Sy...
Page 55 - watching a movie; USING THe DISPLAY FUNCTION
_ watching a movie watching a movie USING THe DISPLAY FUNCTION hAZCV During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ▲% buttons to select the desired item. Press the _+ buttons to make the desired setup and then press the eNTeR button. You may use the number buttons of the re...
Page 56 - Using the Disc Menu; Using the Title Menu
English _ ● WATCHING A MOVI e USING THe DISC MeNU & POPUP/TITLe MeNU Using the Disc Menu hAZ During playback, press the DISC MeNU button on the remote control.Press the ▲%_+ buttons to make the desired setup, then press the + or eNTeR button. The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc....
Page 57 - RePeAT PLAY; Repeat playback; Using the A-B Repeat function; hZCV; ReSUMe PLAY; ZB
_ watching a movie watching a movie RePeAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. Repeat playback hZCV During playback, press the RePeAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. Press the ▲% buttons to select Chapter or Title . BD/HD DVD/DVD repeats play by chapter or title. To return...
Page 58 - SeLeCTING THe AUDIO LANGUAGe; Using the AUDIO button
English _ ● WATCHING A MOVI e SeLeCTING THe AUDIO LANGUAGe hAZ You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button during playback. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. The audio languages are represented...
Page 59 - SeLeCTING THe SUBTITLe LANGUAGe; Using the SUBTITLe button
_ watching a movie watching a movie SeLeCTING THe SUBTITLe LANGUAGe You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLe button. Using the SUBTITLe button hAZ Press the SUBTITLe button. The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. The subtitle languages are represent...
Page 60 - CHANGING THe CAMeRA ANGLe; Using the ANGLe function; USING THe CURSOR FUNCTION
English _ ● WATCHING A MOVI e CHANGING THe CAMeRA ANGLe When a BD/HD DVD/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLe function hAZ During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ▲% buttons to select Angle . Press the _+ ...
Page 61 - listening to music
0_ listening to music listening to music PLAYING AN AUDIO CD(CD-DA) B Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) into the disc tray. For an audio CD, the first track will be played automatically. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or ReTURN button. The Music List screen is displayed Press the $% buttons to se...
Page 63 - Playlist
_ listening to music listening to music Playlist You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. To setup, follow steps 1 to 2 in page 60. Press the GReeN(B) button. Press the $% buttons to select a track, then press the eNTeR button to add it to the Playlist. Repeat this procedure to add additional...
Page 64 - troubleshooting
English _ ● TROUBL e SHOOTING troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. PROBLEM SOLUTION No operations can be performed with the remote control. • Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing.• Operate the remote control at a distance of no more tha...
Page 66 - appendix; SPeCIFICATIONS
English _ ● APPe NDIX appendix SPeCIFICATIONS General Power Requirements AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 42 W Weight 9.3 Ibs Dimensions 16.9 (W) x 12.8 (D) x 3.1 (H) inches Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Disc BD (Blu-ray Disc) Reading Speed : 4.917m/...
Page 67 - COPY PROTeCTION; Compliance and Compatibility Notice
_ appendix COPY PROTeCTION Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD and HD DVD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected cont...
Page 68 - LIMITeD WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASeR
LIMITeD WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASeR This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmansh...