Samsung HT-DB300 manual

DIGIT AL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT -DB300 TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUBTITLE STEP TUNING/CH PL II RETUR N M E N U IN FO MUTE MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE RDS DISPLAY PTY– PTY+ PTY SEARCH TA SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEAT BAND MO/ST TV/VIDEO MODE DI[...]

1 Safety W arnings Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEA TED, A VOID EXPO- SURE TO BEAM. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside thi[...]

2 Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Inst all your player horizontally , on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the pla[...]

Features 3 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM T uner The HT -DB300 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability , including DVD, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW , and DVD-RW , with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner , all in a single player . Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that[...]

4 PREP ARA TION Contents PREP ARA TION Safety W arnings ..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions ......................................................................................................................[...]

DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology . Now you can enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. V I D E O DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order f[...]

CD-R Discs • Depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC ) and the condition of the disc, some CD-R discs may not be playable. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R. Avoid CD-R media, as they may not be playable. • If possible, do not use CD-RW (Rewritable) media, as they may not be playable. • Only the CD-Rs that are properly "cl[...]

—Front Panel— DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM ST TUNED kHz MHz CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AA C MPEG L C R SW LS S RS RDS RT TA DOLBY DIGIT AL indicator PRO LOGIC indicator TITLE indicator PRGM indicator RDS indicator RT indicator STEREO indicator TA indicator CHAPTER indicator TUNER indicator DSP indicator 7 Description Power ( ) button Standby indicator Fu[...]

—Rear Panel— Audio Cable Video Cable Remote Control FM Antenna User's Manual AM Antenna 8 FM Antenna Connector 5.1 Channel Speaker Output T erminals V ideo Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector . Accessories PREP ARA TION AM Antenna Connector SCART JACK Connect to a TV with scart inp[...]

TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUBTITLE STEP TUNING/CH PL II RETURN MENU INFO M U TE MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE RDS DISPLA Y PTY– PTY+ PTY SEARCH TA SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEA T BAND MO/ST TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER PL II MODE button TUNING/CH button[...]

To open the remote control cover , push the top of the cover , then slide downward. 10 Insert Remote Batteries The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor . Range of Operation of the Remote Control Remove the batter[...]

RS LS C L SW R Rear Speakers • Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there isn't enough room, place these speakers to face each other . • Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear , facing slightly downward. * Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects[...]

Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Subwoofe Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting jacks. • Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correctly . • Insert the black wire intot he black (- ) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. • Make[...]

13 The cooling fan dissipates the heat generated inside the unit so that the unit can be operated normally . The cooling fan is activated automatically to supply cool air to the unit. Please observe the following cautions for your safety . • Make sure the unit is well-ventilated. If the unit has poor ventilation, the temperature inside the unit c[...]

14 Connecting the V ideo to TV Composite Video (Good Quality) Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television. Scart (Best Quality) If you television is equipped with an SCART input, connect an Scart Jack (not supplied) from the A V OUT jack on the back panel of the sy[...]

15 Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGIT AL IN’. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2. • Y ou can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ MW ➝ LW. Connecting External Component[...]

Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2. • Y ou can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM. Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audi[...]

17 Before Using Y our DVD Player Y our DVD player is capable of playing DVD, VCD, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you are using, these instructions may vary slightly . Read the instructions carefully before using. • By default, the video format is set to "P AL". • Each time the button is pressed, the video format switches[...]

18 • Each time the button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD Receiver indicator (green) will flash alternately . • Y ou can operate the TV while the TV indicator is flashing and the DVD player while the DVD indicator is flashing. • Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By[...]

19 Disc Playback 2 Load a discs. • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be played. • T able of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. • To resume playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE button again. 1 Press OPE[...]

Displaying Disc Information Y ou can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. 20 Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DVD Display disappears Display disappears Display disappears VCD CD Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words DVD RECEIVER SMART NA VI MP3 JPEG[...]

Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD VCD CD MP3 Press and hold . • Each time the button is held down during playback, Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback DVD VCD 21 • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCDs. Note[...]

Skipping Scenes/Songs 22 DVD VCD CD MP3 DVD VCD DVD VCD CD MP3 Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter , track, or directory (file) will be played. • But, you cannot skip chapters consecutively . • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not a[...]

Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter , title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 23 Press REPEA T button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG • Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turn[...]

A-B Repeat Playback 24 • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEA T PLA YBACK display . • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. 1 Press INFO button twice. A - A - ? REPEA T : A— A - B REPEA T : A—B • The specified segment will be played repeatedly . 4 Press ENTER button at the[...]

25 Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE display . 1 Press INFO button. 1/3 • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 3 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. 2/3 3/3 1/3 1/3 • The Angle function works [...]

26 Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD VCD Aspect Ratio DVD 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to 1 Press ZOOM button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 3 Press ENTER button. Press EZ VIEW button. ?[...]

27 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language (KOREAN, ENGLISH, JAP ANESE, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. 1 Press INFO button twice. EN 2/3 JA 3/3 KO 1/3 KO 01/ 03 OFF EN 02/[...]

28 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song • The selected file will be played. • An MP3 or JPEG disc cannot be moved from the disc information screen. • When playing an MP3 or JPG disc, you cannot use , to move a folder . To move a folder , press (Stop) and then press , . DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the d[...]

JPEG File Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder , or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this DVD player . Slide Mode JPEG 29 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray . • Each time the button is pressed, the slide moves backward or forward. Press to skip to the next slide. 1 • Playback starts aut[...]

Rotate/Flip Function button: Flip V ertically button: Flip Horizontally button: Rotate 90° Counterclockwise button: Rotate 90° Clockwise Digest Function 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired image and then press ENTER button. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in 9 windows. Y ou can view 9 JPEG images[...]

Using Disc Menu Y ou can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 31 2 • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF . • When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc, the " This menu is not supported " message appe[...]

Using the T itle Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all or may work differently . 2 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘T itle Menu’. DVD 1 Press MENU button. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. 32 Press MENU button to exit the s[...]

33 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.[...]

34 * If the language you selected is not recorded on the disc, menu language will not change even if you set it to your desired language. Selecting the OSD Language Selecting the Audio Language (recorded on the disc) 4 • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English. 3 Selecting the Subtitle Lang[...]

35 Setting TV Screen type 2 1 4 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLA Y’ and then Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN bu[...]

36 SETUP The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. ✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" [...]

37 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.[...]

38 • This function works only if a DVD disc contains the rating level information. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 4 • The password is set to "7890" by default. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen. • If you have selected Level 6, yo[...]

2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 39 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting.[...]

4 • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. 3 5 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 40 Press Cursor button to move to ‘P ASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Press ENTER button. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. S[...]

Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. DVD JPEG • “ LOGO COPY DATA ” will be displayed on the TV screen. • The selected wallpaper will be displayed. • You can repeat Steps 1 and 2 to set up to 3 wallpapers. 2 1 4 3 During playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE button when the image you[...]

2 1 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. To Change the W allpaper 5 4 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER . Press RETURN button to return to the previous [...]

2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again. Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button. • For C, LS, and RS, each time the button is pressed, the mode switches alternately a[...]

Setting the T est T one L: Front Speaker (L) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer R: Front Speaker (R) LS: Rear Speaker (L) RS: Rear Speaker (R) Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 44 SETUP 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press C[...]

Setting the Delay T ime 45 Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you can adjust this difference by adding a delay effect [...]

46 5.3 ms 10.6 ms 15.9 ms • Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERS If the distance of Df is equal to the distance of Ds in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table. • Setting CENTER SPEAKER If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, ch[...]

47 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. 2 1 4 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. Method [...]

Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance • You can select between 00 and –06 and OFF. • The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. • The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and smaller as you get closer to -6dB. Method[...]

49 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 12 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. • The longer the Cursor button is held down, the greater the effect, and the longer Cursor button is held d[...]

50 Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function DSP(Digital Signal Processor) DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ: You can select from ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC, depending on the genre of music. • "DSP" appears on the display panel. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: POP, JAZZ, R[...]

51 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. • CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack. • PRO LOGIC: You will experience a realistic multi-chan[...]

52 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 12 • You can select between 0 and 7. • You can select between 0 and 6. 34 • PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. • CENTER WIDTH: Sound is ou[...]

53 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, MW, LW broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. 2 1 • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM ➝ MW ➝ LW" each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed. T une in to the desired station. Press TUNER/ BAND button. Automatic T uning [...]

54 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 53 to automatically or manually tune in to a station. 2 1 • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM ➝ MW ➝ LW". • “PRGM” flashes in the display. Tune in to a station. 3 Exam[...]

About RDS broadcasting • RDS is not available for MW/LW broadcasts. • RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. • If searching finishes at once,“ PS ”,and “ RT ” will not appear on the display. Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations W[...]

PTY (Program T ype) indication and PTY -SEARCH function 56 To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember... • The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations. • To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is [...]

57 Convenient Functions • The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed the preset time changes as follows: 10 ?[...]

58 • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: ‘SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK BRIGHT’. TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz Adjusting Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. Press DIMMER button. Using Headphones Use headphones (not su[...]

59 Operating the TV with the Remote Control • The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. • If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. When operating the TV with the remote con[...]

60 MISCELLANEOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SAMSUNG ANAM DAEWOO LG HITACHI JVC SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN RCA PANASONIC SABA PHILIPS GRUNDIG ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE THOMSON NORDMENDE LOEWE OPTA BLAUPUNKT SIEMENS TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code 00([...]

61 Before Calling for Service Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. • Is the power cord plug[...]

62 • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. • Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of angle and distance? [...]

63 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Do not keep in direct sunlight Keep in a cool ventilated area Keep in a clean Protection jacket. Store vertically. When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it with a mild det[...]

Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input S P E A K E R 5.1ch speaker system Front/Center/Rear speaker 8 Ω x 5 120Hz~20KHz 84dB/W/M 50W 100W Subwoofer speaker 3 Ω 40Hz~250Hz 86dB/W/M 100W 200W 245 x 405 x 333 mm 6.6 Kg Speaker system Dimensions (W x H x D) Front/Rear Center 95 x 110 x 95 mm 110 x 105 x 95 m[...]

Notes on T erminology 65 Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left , from the right , etc.). With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for specific scenes. ANGLE These numbers are recorded on DVD [...]

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