Samsung HT-DB400M manual

DIGIT AL HOME THEA TER SYSTEM HT -DB400M TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD FM AM AUX STB SUB TITLE STEP TUNING/CH R E T U R N M E N U I N F O M U T E ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP P.SCAN MO/ST SLOW VOL.RESET VOL.SET CANCEL ZOOM F.RESET TUNER MEMORY VOLUME DVS REPEAT TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER V I D E O COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO Instruct[...]

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 -DB400M 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 . TV Screen Saver Function The HT -DB400M automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV scre[...]

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 the CD-Rs that are properly "cl[...]

9 Description —Front Panel— Power ( ) button Standby indicator Function button Disc Tray Volume control Play/Pause ( ) button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Tuning Up & Skip ( ) buttons Stop ( ) button Open/Close button DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM ST TUNED kHz MHz LINEAR PCM MPEG L R SW DOLBY DIGITAL indicator TITLE indicator PROGRAM indica[...]

—Rear Panel— 10 PREP ARA TION Accessories AM Antenna Connector FM Antenna Connector External Audio Component Input Connector Subwoofer Speaker Output COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Connect a TV with component video inputs to these jacks. Audio Output stereo connectors S-Video Output Connector If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector [...]

11 Description TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD FM AM VOL.SET STB SUB TITLE AUX TUNING/CH R ETU R N M E N U IN F O MUTE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP SLOW MO/ST VOL.RESET CANCEL ZOOM P .SCAN F. RESET TUNER MEMORY VOLUME REPEA T Dolby VS STEP TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER Reverse search button TUNING/CH button MENU button DVD POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button [...]

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[...]

Subwoofer • The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you like. • Usually, it is placed by a corner near the front speakers. Front Speakers • Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) toward you. • Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the same height as yo[...]

Subwoofer 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 correct. Connect the speakers to the jacks (3) on the back of your DVD player. 1 Purple White White Red Red 14 Connecting the Speakers CONNECTIONS 1p~34p(DB400M)-SEA 200[...]

Connecting the V ideo to TV 15 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 the system to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your television. Component Video (Best Quality) If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect [...]

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[...]

Connecting External Components 17 Connect the Digital Input(COAXIAL) to the Digital Output on the Set T op box. Connect S-Video Out on the DVD player to S-V ideo In on the TV . 1 Connect S-Video In to S-V ideo Out on the Set T op box. (Alternatively , connect V ideo In to Video Out on your TV .) 2 3 Press STB on the remote control to select ' [...]

18 CONNECTIONS Press AUX on the remote control to select ' AUX ' • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ STB ➝ AUX ➝ FM ➝ AM. • If both Video In and S-Video In are connected, composite video will be shown. Connect Audio In on the DVD Player to Audio Out on the external an[...]

Connecting External Components 19 If you have a Mono amp, connect Audio Out MONO to Audio In MONO on your external amplifier . 1 If you have a Stereo amp, connect Connect Audio Out STEREO to Audio In STEREO on your external amplifier . 2 Connecting to an External Amplifier External Amplifier You can connect Audio Out to your external amplifier. 1p~[...]

20 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 inside[...]

• This device is designed to work with the NTSC video format. • For normal playback, the video format a DVD disc is recorded in must coincide with your TV's video format. TV Broadcast System 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 instru[...]

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, TV/VIDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons. Pr[...]

23 Disc Playback 2 Load a disc. • 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. • To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again. 1 Press OPEN/CL[...]

24 OPERA TION 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 V[...]

Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD VCD CD MP3 Press button. • 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 25 • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCDs. Note 1p[...]

Skipping Scenes/Songs 26 DVD VCD CD MP3 DVD VCD CD MP3 Press button. • 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. • When watching a VCD with a track longer than 15 minutes, each time is pressed, playback will s[...]

Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 27 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 28 • 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 [...]

29 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 [...]

30 Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD VCD 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. OPERA TION SELECT ZOOM POSITION[...]

31 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language • 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 INFO button twice. EN 2/3 JA 3/3 Audio Language Selection Fun[...]

32 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[...]

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 33 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 appear[...]

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. 34 Press MENU button to exit the se[...]

35 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. 35P~54P(DB400M)-SEA 2004.3.18 4:55 PM Page 36[...]

36 * 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[...]

37 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[...]

38 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"[...]

39 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. 35P~54P(DB400M)-SEA 2004.3.18 4:55 PM Page 40[...]

40 • 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. 41 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 35P~54P(DB400M)-SEA 2004.3.18 4:55 PM Page 42[...]

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. 42 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 T est T one L: Front Speaker (L) R: Front Speaker (R) SW: Subwoofer Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 43 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘TEST T ONE’ and then press ENTER butt[...]

44 SETUP Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front Speaker Balance • You can select between 00 and –06 and OFF for the Left and Right speakers. • The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to ?[...]

45 Dolby V irtual Speaker Mode This allows you to enjoy a simulated 5.1 channel surround sound effect with 2 channel speakers. It almost perfectly reproduces Dolby Digital sound to provide maximum effect. • Each time the button is pressed, the display alternates between " DVS ON " and " DVS OFF ". Select " DVS ON " t[...]

46 SETUP 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. • Press the button to increase the effect, and press the button to reduce it 34 Press Cursor button t[...]

47 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 T une in to the desired station. Press FM or AM button. Automatic T uning 2 Manual T uning 2 1 Select a broadcast station. Press the STOP ( ) button to select PRESET and then press button to select the pr[...]

48 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 47 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 MHz TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST [...]

49 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 ➞ BRIG[...]

50 Maximum V olume Setting This allows you to limit the volume level to a certain level. To Cancel the Maximum V olume Press the VOL.RESET button. • The maximum volume setting is cancelled. MISCELLANEOUS • The maximum volume level is set. • “ INITIAL ” appears on the display and all settings will return to the default values. 2 1 Press th[...]

51 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[...]

52 • Audio language and subtitles will not work for DVDs not containing them, and depending on the disc, they may work differently. Audio language and • Are you using a disc that does not contain menus? Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. • While “ NO DISC ” message appears on the display of main unit, hol[...]

53 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[...]

54 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[...]

AH68-01340B 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 1p~34p(DB400M)-SEA 2004.3.18 7:15 PM Page 2[...]