Samsung HTDS140 manuale d’uso

DIGIT AL HOME THEA TER SYSTEM HT -DS140 Instruction Manual OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW SLOW SUB TITLE STEP PL II R E T U R N M E N U I N F O M U T E MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEAT BAND MO/ST REMAIN DIMMER P.SCAN TUNING V I D E O COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 1p~36[...]

1 Safety W arnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. This symbol i[...]

2 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 ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the playe[...]

Safety Instructions 3 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS [...]

4 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might[...]

Features 5 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM T uner The HT -DS140 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability , including DVD, CD, MP3-CD, 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 form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improv[...]

6 PREP ARA TION Contents PREP ARA TION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................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 CD-Rs that are properly "closed[...]

9 Description DSP TITLE CHAP PRGM ST TUNED kHz MHz LINEAR PCM MPEG L C R SW LS S RS DOLBY DIGITAL indicator PRO LOGIC indicator TITLE indicator PROGRAM indicator STEREO indicator CHAPTER indicator TUNER indicator DSP indicator RADIO FREQUENCY indicator System Status Display SPEAKER indicator DTS Disc indicator LINEAR PCM indicator MPEG indicator ?[...]

10 PREP ARA TION OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW SLOW SUB TITLE STEP PL II R E T U R N M E N U INFO M U T E MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEAT BAND MO/ST REMAIN DIMMER P.SCAN TUNING Audio Cable (AH39-40001U) Video Cable (AH39-40001V) Remote Control (AH59-01323C) F[...]

11 Description OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW SLOW SUB TITLE STEP PL II R E T U R N M EN U IN F O MUTE MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEA T BAND MO/ST DIMMER REMAIN TUNING PL II MODE button VOLUME button MENU button TV, DVD POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button STEP butt[...]

To open the remote control cover, push the top of the cover, then slide downward. 12 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 battery c[...]

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

• Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting plugs. • 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 tab on the back of the speaker. 1 Insert the wire into the terminal and [...]

Connecting the V ideo Out to TV 15 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. S-Video (Better Quality) If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-V ideo cable (not supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the ba[...]

16 CONNECTIONS P .SCAN (Progressive Scan) Function Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines[...]

Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGIT AL IN’. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX . • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX ➝ FM ➝ AM . Connecting External Components Connect the Digital Input (OPTI[...]

Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX . • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX ➝ FM ➝ AM . Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog compo[...]

Connecting the Antennas 19 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. FM antenna connection 1 2 FM Antenna (supplied) 1p~36p(DS140)-Sea 9/15/04 6:09 PM Page 22[...]

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 could[...]

21 Disc Playback 2 Load a disc. • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray . 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray . • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Note • This device is designed to work with the NTSC video [...]

22 OPERA TION • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play. • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. Note MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (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. Use to select the de[...]

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 23 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 autom[...]

Rotate/Flip Function button: Flip Vertically 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. You can view 9 JPEG images o[...]

Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DVD The information display disappears from the screen The information display disappears from the screen The information display disappears from the screen CD Something like yo[...]

26 Checking the Remaining T ime TRACK REMAIN TO TA L ELAPSED TO TA L REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED CHAPTER REMAIN TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED Each time the REMAIN button is pressed Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. DVD CD MP3 TRA CK ELAPSED TRA CK REMAIN • Press the IN[...]

Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback DVD 27 DVD CD MP3 1p~36p(DS140)-Sea 9/15/04 6:10 PM Page 30[...]

Skipping Scenes/Songs 28 DVD Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will be played. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 OPERA TION • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x [...]

Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 29 DVD CD MP3 JPEG Press REPEA T button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD CD MP3 JPEG CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter. TITLE Repeatedly plays the se[...]

A-B Repeat Playback 30 • 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 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 end[...]

31 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 , or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. 2/3 3/3 1/3 1/3 • The Angle function works only[...]

32 Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD 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 butt[...]

33 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, 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. SP 2/3 FR 3/3 • You can use the SUBTITLE [...]

34 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 , . MP3 JPEG 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title[...]

Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 35 2 • When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc, the " This menu is not supported " message appears on the screen. 1 In Play mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor , buttons[...]

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. 36 Press MENU button [...]

37 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 2 1 In Stop mode, 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. 37P~66P(DS140)-Sea 9/15/04 6:11 PM Page 38[...]

38 * 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[...]

39 Setting TV Screen type Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen TV or conventional 4:3 TV), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. 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[...]

40 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 sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. ✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB"[...]

41 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 37P~66P(DS140)-Sea 9/15/04 6:12 PM Page 42[...]

42 • This function works only if a DVD disc contains 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, you ca[...]

2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 43 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. • The password is set to "7890" by default. Note 37P~66P(DS140)-Sea 9/15/04 6:12 PM Page 44[...]

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. 44 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[...]

45 Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD or JPEG, CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. DVD JPEG • “ 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 AUSE button when [...]

46 SETUP 2 1 3 In Stop mode, 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 [...]

2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will be automatically adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER [...]

Setting the T est T one Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. 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. 48 SETUP 2 1 In Stop[...]

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. 49 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[...]

50 SETUP • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC. 4 3 5 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELA Y TIME’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , to set the Delay time • Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAK[...]

51 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 and adjust the desired item. Press the , bu[...]

• The adjustments will appear on the main unit, not on your TV screen. 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[...]

53 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. • Pressing the Cursor button increases the compression, and pressing the Cursor reduces it. 3[...]

54 SETUP 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, J[...]

55 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[...]

56 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 2 • 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 o[...]

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

58 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 57 to automatically or manually tune in to a station. 2 1 • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM" and "AM". TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT[...]

59 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. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as foll[...]

60 • Each time the button is pressed, the brightness changes as follows: SLIGHTLY DARK ➞ DARK ➞ BRIGHT . 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. • ‘MUTE’ flashes in the display. • To switch the sound back on (at [...]

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[...]

64 Specifications Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequency range S/N Rat[...]

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 [...]

MISCELLANEOUS SAMSUNG DVD PLA YER LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 workmanship for a limite[...]

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