Samsung HT-DS420 manuale d’uso

DIGIT AL HOME THEA TER SYSTEM HT -DS400 HT -DS420 HT -DS403T HT -DS420S TUNING/CH TV DVD RE CEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUB TITLE STEP PL II R E T U R N M E N U IN F O M U T E MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY P. SCAN PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEAT BAND MO/ST TV[...]

12 Safety W arnings Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player . Install your player horizontally , on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ven tilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anythin[...]

4 Features 3 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM T uner The HT -DS400/HT -DS420/HT -DS403T/HT -DS420S combines the convenience of multi- disc playback capability , including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW , and DVD-R/RW , with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner , all in a single player . Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new for[...]

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[...]

SUBWOOFER REAR R FRONT R CENTER REAR L FRONT L IMPEDANCE FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4 Ω SUBWOOFER : 4 Ω  —Rear Panel— Audio Cable Video Cable Remote Control FM Antenna User's Manual AM Antenna DSP P .SCAN TITLE GRP CHAP PRGM TRK ST TUNED kHz MHz LINEAR PCM D VD A UDIO MPEG L C R SW RR RL LS S RS REP .1 PBC DOLBY DIGIT AL indicator P .S[...]

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 • 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 into the black (–) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. • Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct. Black Press down the terminal [...]

Connecting the V ideo Out to TV 13 METHOD 1 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. METHOD 3 Component (Progressive Scan) Video ............... Best Quality If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs[...]

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[...]

18 17 CONNECTIONS 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 in[...]

20 • 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[...]

Disc Playback • 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 OPEN/CLOSE button [...]

24 CONNECTIONS • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play . • T able of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. Note MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. 2 In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button. • The M[...]

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. Yo u can view 9 JPEG images[...]

Fast playback 28 DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Go to the next file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. • Go to the previous file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. Press and hold button. • Each time the button is held down during playback, the [...]

30 29 OPERA TION Displaying Disc Information Y ou can view disc playback information on the TV screen. 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 M[...]

Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter , title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 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 turned [...]

A-B Repeat Playback 34 • 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[...]

36 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 enlarge. 1 Press ZOOM button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 3 Press ENTER button. Press EZ VIEW [...]

38 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 JPEG 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 [...]

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 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. 40 Press MENU button[...]

41 42 * 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) Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move t[...]

43 44 Setting TV Screen type 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode, 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 ENTER button. Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and the[...]

45 46 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. • 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. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button[...]

2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 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. 47 48 Press Cursor button to move to ‘P ASSWORD’ [...]

49 50 Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. DVD VCD JPEG SETUP • “ COPY LOGO 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 [...]

Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 51 52 SETUP DVD Playback Mode Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. 2 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. Press Cursor butt[...]

2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. Setting the T est T one Press the Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. In Stop mode, press MENU button.[...]

Setting the Delay T ime If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. 55 56 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 s[...]

57 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode, 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 b[...]

59 60 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 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. • The Cursor button is pressed, the greater the effect, and the Cursor button is pressed, [...]

61 62 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC 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 reali[...]

63 64 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. Presetting Stations 2 1 • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM ➝ AM" each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed. T une in to the desired station. Press TUNER/ BAND button. Automa[...]

65 66 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 earlier. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: SLIGHTLY DARK ➞ DARK ➞ BRIGH[...]

67 68 Operating a 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 a TV with the remote cont[...]

70 69 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 p[...]

72 Specifications 71 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 [...]

74 Notes on T erminology 73 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 D[...]