Samsung HT-DB600 manual

DIGIT AL HOME THEA TER SYSTEM HT -DB600 TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW DISC SKIP STEP TUNING/CH PL II RETURN M E N U IN F O MUTE MODE ENTER P.SC AN SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEAT BAND MO/ST TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER V I D E O COMPACT DIGI[...]

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 -DB600 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[...]

6 PREP ARA TION Contents PREP ARA TION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions ........................................................................................................................[...]

DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) of fers 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 [...]

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[...]

PHONES FUNCTION OPEN/CLOSE DIRECT PLAY 12345 DISC CHANGE VOLUME —Front Panel— D VD-A TITLE PRGM CHAP TUNED REPEA T 1 ALL DISC 5.1 CH TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA EX CMX L C R SW LS S RS ST kHz MHz LINEAR PCM MPEG-2AAC MPEG PBC SURROUND A B DSP DOLBY DIGITAL indicator PRO LOGIC indicator P.SCAN indicator SURROUND indicator TITLE indicator DVD-A[...]

— Rear Panel — Audio Cable (AH39-40001U) Video Cable (AH39-40001V) Remote Control (AH59-01169L) FM Antenna (AH42-00004A) User's Manual (AH68-01287R) AM Antenna (AH42-20001P) 10 AM Antenna Connector FM Antenna Connector External Video Component Input Connectors External Audio Component Input Connector 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals CO[...]

TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW DISC SKIP STEP TUNING/CH PL II R E T U R N M EN U IN F O MUTE MODE ENTER P .SCAN SOUND EDIT TEST TONE 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 MENU button DVD POWER [...]

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 [...]

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 a[...]

Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Subwoofer 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 into he black (-) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. • Make s[...]

Connect V ideo 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 back panel of[...]

16 P .SCAN (Progressive Scan) Function Unlike a regular Interlace Scan in which two fields of picture information are alternated 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. Whil[...]

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 1 ➝ AUX 2. • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM. Connecting External Components Connect [...]

Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN AUX 1 AUX 2. • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM. • If you have connected an external digital compone[...]

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. • If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75 Ω coaxial cable (wi[...]

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[...]

Before Using Y our DVD Player Your 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. 21 • By default, the video format is set to "NTSC". • Each time the button is pressed, the video format switches b[...]

22 • Each time the Mode button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD RECEIVER indicator (green) will flash alternately. • You 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, AUX, and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By [...]

23 Disc Playback 2 Load one or more 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. • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray . 3 Press D[...]

• To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again. T o temporarily pause playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE during playback. • If pressed once, “ PRESS PLAY ” is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory. If PLAY/PAUSE button or ENTER button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position. (This function works only with DVDs.[...]

Displaying Disc Information You can view playback information on the disc 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 MP3 JPEG •[...]

26 OPERA TION Checking the Remaining T ime 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 VCD CD TRACK REMAIN TOT AL ELAPSED REMAIN : T OT AL TRACK ELAPSED[...]

Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD VCD CD MP3 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 VCD 27 • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCDs. Note[...]

Skipping Scenes/Songs 28 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 at [...]

Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 29 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 turne[...]

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 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 t[...]

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

32 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. ?[...]

33 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language T o Select a Subtitle Language in the Disc Information Screen • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language (KOREAN, ENGLISH, JAPANESE, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. 1 Press[...]

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 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 des[...]

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 35 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[...]

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 37 2 • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF. • If the disc is not supported when you select the disc menu. 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘ DISC [...]

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. 38 Press MENU button to exit the[...]

39 Setting the Language OSD language is set to Korean 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.[...]

40 * 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[...]

41 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 RETUR[...]

42 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" [...]

43 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.[...]

44 • 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. 45 Setting the Password You can set the password for the 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 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 46 Press Cursor button to move to ‘ P ASSWORD ’ and then press ENTER button. Press ENTER button. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. SETUP[...]

47 Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD, VCD, or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. • "LOGO COPYING" will be displayed on the TV screen followed by "LOGO COPIED". 2 1 7 6 During playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE button when the image you like comes up. Press LOGO button. DVD VCD JPEG Press MENU button to[...]

48 4 3 5 8 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 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. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open and then close the disc tray . DVD VCD JPEG [...]

2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Audio ’ and then press ENTER button. Press ENTER button. 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 as follows: SMALL ➝ NONE. •[...]

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. 50 SETUP 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Audio ’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press[...]

Setting the Delay T ime 51 Setting up the Speaker Delay T ime 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[...]

52 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[...]

53 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. Met[...]

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. 2 1[...]

55 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[...]

56 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[...]

57 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[...]

58 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[...]

59 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[...]

60 Presetting Stations T o tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 49 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 R[...]

61 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. T o confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed the preset time changes as foll[...]

62 • Each time the button is press, 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. Using Headphones Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasur[...]

63 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[...]

64 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 Number No. Brand Code 0[...]

65 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[...]

66 • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Make sure that the disc is not a PAL- disc. • 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 wi[...]

67 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[...]

68 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 Component Video Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequen[...]

Notes on T erminology 69 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 [...]

70 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 lim[...]

AH68-01287R SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 V alley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www .samsungusa.com[...]