Samsung HT-DB390 Owner's manual

Brand: Samsung

Model: HT-DB390

Category: DVD players

Type: Owner's manual

DIGITAL HOME

THEATER SYSTEM

HT-DB390

Instruction Manual

Warnings

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

Note to CATV system installer :

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC

which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,

in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point of cable entry as practical

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REARCOVER,

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL,

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This Compact Discplayer is classified as a CLASS 1

LASERproduct,

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may result

in hazardous radiation exposure

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASERRADIATIONWHEN OPEN

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID

EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

,///_ This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside

this unit.

This symbol alerts you to importantoperating and maintenance instructions accompanying

the unit,

WARNING: To reducethe risk of fire or electric shock, do notexpose this applianceto rain or moisture,

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADEOF PLUGTO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT,

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the ide[_tificationsticker I_ted on the back of your player, Install your

player horizontally, on a suitable base (fur_iture), with e_ough space around itfor ventilation (3~4i_ches), Make sure the ventilation slots

are not covered, Do not stack ar_ythingor_topof the player, Do not placethe player on amplifiers er other equipment which [nay become

hot. Before movir_gthe player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for cor_tinuoususe. Switchir_goff the DVDplayer to

the sta_d-by mode does trot disconnect the electrical supply. Irlorder to discor_r_actthe player completely from the power supply,

remove the mair_plug from the wall outlet, especially wher_left ur_usedfor a Ior_gperiod of titus,

Duringthu_;dars orms, discor_r;ectAC mair_plug from the

wall outlet.

Voltage peaks due to light[ring could damage the u[fit,

Do [_otexpose the ur_it to dircct sunlight or other heat

SOUrCeS.

This could lead o overheati[_g a[_d malfu[_e io[_ of he uni.

Protcc:tile payorfromrioistur0(.e,vsess), andexcess

heat_egtirepass)or equprns[_tcreatingstro_gmagnetc or eledrc

fieds (iaspeakers.). Dscot,nedt_eps,_ercablefro_ theAOsegplyif

the slayerrsefJncticos.Yourplayerisfist intendedfor rdusttialuse

Useof:hisproductisfor _rsena useo[dy.

Co densatior__ay occurifyourpayer ordischavebeo_s:oredr_cold

tern_ratures.

Ift_ar_sporiingtheplayerduringthe winter,wet approx,_a_ely2 _ours

urti the unitas _aCflC_roo[_tem_rature bo'o_ usihg.

The battery used with this product cor_tainchemicals that

are l_armfulto the erwiror_me[_t,

Do notdispose of batteries in the general householdtrash.

Instructions

READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be

road 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

All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this video product near water-

foroxample, near a bathtub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,

or near a swimming pool, and the like.

OVERLOADING

Do not ovodoad wall outlets and extension cords as

this can result in the risk of fire

or olectdc shock.

VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the

video product and to protect it from overheating

these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked

by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or

other similar surface. This video product

should never be placed near or over a radiator or

heat register.

This video product should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase

or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer's instructions have been

followed.

POWER CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them paying

particular attention to cords at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the appliance.

CLEANING

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners

or aerosot cleaners. Use a damp ctoth for cleaning.

LIGHTNING

For added protection of this video product

receiver during a lightning storm, or when

it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the video product

due to lightning and power-line surges.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this

product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts

that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the video

product.

ACCESSORIES

Do not place this video product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The video product may fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious damage

to the appliance.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table recommended by the manufacturer,

or sold with the video product. Any mounting

of the appliance shoutd foltow the manufacturer's

instructions and should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

CART

An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

POWER SOURCES

This video product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated

on the marking label. If you are not sure

of the type of supply to your home, consult your

appliance dealer or local power company.

For video products intended to be operated from

battery power, or other sources, refer

to the operating instructions.

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 be fatal.

POLARIZATION

This video product is equipped with a poladzed

alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other.) This plug will fit into the power

outlet only one way.

This is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable

to insert the plug futly into the oufiet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

• If an outside antenna is connected to the

antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system

is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static

charges.

• In the U.S.A section 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,

provides information with respect to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors location of antenna discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

See the figure below.

ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended

by the video product manufacturer as they may

cause hazards.

SERVICING

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself

as opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

• Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or having the same

characteristics as the odginal part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this video product, ask the service technician to

perform safety checks to determine that the video

product is in proper operating condition.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain

or water

d. tfthe video product does not operate normalty

by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result

in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore

the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped

or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct

change in performance - this indicates

a need for service.

HEAT

This video unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers) that propduce heat.

OMulti-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner

The HT-DB390combines the convenienceof multi-disc p_aybackcapabi ty,

including DVD,CD,MP3-CD,CD-R/RW.and DVD-R/RW,with a soahisticated

AM/FM tuner, all in a single player.

OBuilt.in 5.1.Channel Amplifier

The HT-DB390 comes with a

allowingyouto enjoy

OSuper Digital Sound

Equipped with a new digital

calibration, magic sound

developed in cooperation wi!_

Japan, you'It enjoy a more li_

OSound Logo

When power is turned on, a sourid;logo is output from saeakers to

notify the user that the unt s optim'zed for dsc p,ayback.

OTV Screen Saver Function

The HT-DB390 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of

the TV screen after 2 minutes in the stop or pause mode.

The HT-DB390 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode

after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.

O Power Saving Function

The HT-DB390automaticallyshuts itself offafter 20 minutes

in the stopor pause mode.

OCustomized TV Screen Display

The HT-DB390allows youtoselect your favoriteimage during JPEG,

DVDplaybackand set it as your backgroundwallpaper.

O PREPARATION

Safety Warrfl[_gs.........

Pr_utEons ..........

SaFetyInstructions

Features.............

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_,itt _ t118La[iguage ......................................................................................................................................... 37

_I_J_g TV 8_ _O ........................................................................................................................................... 39

_tli g Parer;tal Controls Rating Level ............................................................................................................... 41

S_t[i g the Password ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Setting he Walbapsr ................................................................................................................................................. 45

Soding the Speaker Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 47

Setlinfl the Test Tone ................................................................................................................................................. 48

Setting the Delay Time........................................................................................................................................................ 49

Setting the Audio Quality .................................................................................................................................................... 51

Setting the DRC (Dynamb Range Compression) ............................................................................................................... 53

Auto Sound Calibration Setup............................................................................................................................................. 55

Magic Sound Field Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 57

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 59

Dolby Pro Logic II Effect ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

O RADIO OPERATION

Listonir_gto Radio ............................................................................................................................................................... 61

Presetting Stations .............................................................................................................................................................. 62

Convenient Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 63

Operating a TV with the Remote Control ............................................................................................................................ 65

Before Calling for Service................................................................................................................................................... 67

Cautions on HarJdlirJgand StorirJgDiscs ............................................................................................................................ 69

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70

Notes or_Terminology ......................................................................................................................................................... 71

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................. 72

on Discs

V_L3EO

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital

surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoythese

realistic effectsin the home, as ifyou were in a movie theater or concert hall.

_] _(_ DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order

for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.

The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.

(YourDVDplayerwill only playDVDsthatarelabeledwithidenticalregioncodes.)

Disc Type

DVD

AUDIO.CD

Mark (Logo)

VIDEO

RecordedSignals

Audio+Video

Audio

Disc Size

3I/2"

Max. Playing Time

Approx.240mirl.(sirlgle_sided)

Approx.480[T)il),(double-sided)

Approx,80nlin,(single-sided)

Approx.'_eomill,(double-sided)

74mirl.

20 min.

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM cannot be played onthis player.

If such discs are played, a '"WRONG D][SCltORNIA']" messageappears on the TV screen.

• DVD discs purchased abroad may not playon this player.

If such discs are played, a '"WRONG R£G][ON COD£" message appearson the TV screen.

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your

DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in adistorted picture

from copy-protected DVD discs.

• This produc_incorporatescopyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain

U.S, patents and other intellectual properly rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners, Use ofthis copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and

is intendedfor home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited,

CD-R Discs

• Depending on the disc recordingdevice (CD-Recorder or PC ) and the condition of the disc, some CD-R discs

may not be playable.

• Use a 650MB174minute 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.

• Oniy the CD-Rs that are properly "ctosed" can be fully played. Ifthe session is closed but the disc is left open,

you may not be able to fully playthe disc.

CD-R MP3 Discs

• Onty CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played,

• MP3 file names should be 6 characters or less in length andcontain no blank spaces or speciat characters (, /= +),

• Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps,

• Onty files with the ",mp3" and "MP3" extensions can be played.

• Onty a consecutively written Muitisession disc can be played, Ifthere is a btank segment in the Muttisession disc, the

disc can be played only up to the btanksegment.

• If the disc is not closed, it witl take ioogerto begin playback and not all of the recordedfiles may be played.

• For files encoded in Variable BitRate (VBR) format, i,e. flies encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate(e,g.,

32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skipduring playback.

• If more than 500 tracks are recorded on a single CD, amaximum of 500 tracks can be played,

• If more than 300 fotders are recordedon a singte CD, a maximum of 300 folders can be played,

CD-R JPEG Discs

• Onty files with the ".jpeg" and ".JPEG" extensions can be played.

• If the disc is not closed, it witl take toogerto start playing and not attof the recorded flies may be played.

• Onty CD-R discs with JPEG flies in iSO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

• JPEG file names should be 8 characters or iess inieogth and contain no blank spaces or speciat characters (. / = +).

• Onty a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. Ifthere is a btank segment in the muttisession disc, the

disc can be played only up to the btanksegment.

• A maximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.

• When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.

• Picture discs otherthan Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at nil

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--Front Panel--

Standby indicator

Power (_/I ) button

Play/Pause (i_H) button

Function button

Stop (11) button -- AutoSoundCalibrationbutton

MagicSoundFieldbutton

Open/Close button MagicHeadphonebutton

I),connectit

_)OUTPUTjacks

CohnectaTVwithcomponentvideoinputsto

Auto Sound Calibration

Input Jack

Disc Tray

Volume control

Headphone Jack

Tuning Up & Skip (I,,.1_) buttons

Tuning Down & Skip (_,q ) buttons

External Video Component

5.1 ChannelSpeaker

Output Terminals

Input Connectors

External Audio Component

Input Connector

Transmission Antenna Output

ConnectthewirelesstransmLssionantenna.

FM Antenna

Connector

AM Antenna

Connector

DOLBY DIGITAL indicator CHAPTER indicator

LINEAR PCM indicator PRGM indicator STEREO indicator

DSP indicator TUNER indicator

I I TITLE indicator I

PBCindicator

rI_J_E_DSP TITLE PBc CHAP PRGM _ TUNED

.................................................

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:-:-; 1-,-: 1-,;- ;-:-1 :-:-; 1,,-: 1-,-:, 1-,-:, 1-,-: 1-,;

/ DTS Disc indicator System Status Display

PRO LOGIC II indicator RADIO FRE(;UENCY

SPEAKER indicator indicator

;cessories

* The wireless receiving

antenna is built into the

wireless rear amplifier.

--Remote Control--

TV indicator

DVD POWER button DVD RECEIVER indicator

TVNIDEO, DIMMERbutton _ m_tl_ _tl_u MODE button

OPENICLOSEbutton= _ _ DVDbutton _ AUXbutton

Auto Sound Calibration button _ _ _ _ SUB TITLE button

SLOW, MOIST button

SUPER 5.1 button = _ _ MOVIE button

Live Surround Mode button/-- -- --_ .....................

Virtual Headphone button I Play/Pausebutton _ Stopbutton

[]_ PLII

MENI

RET!

Number(0~9)

EZ VIEW I

(_ TuningPreset!CDSkipbutton

PLII EFFECT button

button

EDIT button

INER MEMORY, P.SCAN button

button

)utton

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (-)to (-).

• Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage,

• Always replace both batteries at the same time,

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame,

ofOperationoftheRemoteControl

The remote control can be used upto approximately 23

feetl7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at

a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control

sensor.

To open the remote control cover, push the

top of the cover, then slide downward.

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mnecting the Speakers

or installing the product, be sure toturnoff the power anddisconnecl the power cord.

Position of the DVD Player

• Place it oil a stalld or cabklet shelf, or ulldar

the TV stared.

Front Speakers gO

• Place thosespeakers ir_fror_tof your listenirlg

position, Pacirlgillwards (about 45_)toward you,

• Place the speakers so that theirtweeters will be at

the same height as your ear,

• Align the front face of thefrorlt speakers with the

freestface of the cantor speaker or place them

slightly ir_frer_tof the cer_terspeakers.

Center Speaker

• It is best o k_stalli at the same height as be fron

speakers.

• You ca_ also i[_stallit directly over or ur_derthe TV.

Selecting the Listening Position

Tile lista[lillg position should beI_tod about2,5 to 3

times the distar_ceof the TV's scree_ size away from the

TV. Example: For 32"TVs 2~2Am (6~Bleat)

For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13f@t)

Rear Speakers _

• Place these speakers behind your listenk_g pasitior_.

• Ifthere isrft ellougb roola, place these speakers to face each other,

• Place thole about 60to 90cla (2 to 3feet) above yourear, facillg

sligtltly downward,

Ur_likethe freestarid cer_terspeakers, the rear speakers are used

to bar,die mainly sound effects a_d sou_d will _ot come from

them all the time.

Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is notso criticak

Place it ar_ywbereyou like.

• Usually, it is placed by a carrier near the front speakers,

Press downthe terminal

tab on the back of the

speaker,

2 Insert the wire into the

terminal and release the

terminal tab,

• Insert the black wire iratethe black

(-) termk_alandthe graywire into

the gray (+) termi[_al,

• Make surethe polarities (+ and -)

are correctly,

Black_ Gray

t Placethe center speaker on the stand.

Insertthe bolt into the hole on the back of

the speaker anduse a crosshead

screwdriver to tighten the bolt,

3 Connect the connectingjacks to

the back ofthe DVD player,

• Make surethe colors of the speaker termk_als

ma cb he colors ofthe cermet'ring lacks.

• Make suretile polarities (+ arid -) are correctly,

Back of Center Speaker

t Connect your pair of

wireless rear speakers,

(L) and (R), to the

wireless rear amplifier.

W reless Rear Spea_er (Lt

2 Insert the power plug into an outlet,

and then press the POWER button

on the front panel.

• 7he PowerStandbyindicatorwill lightup,

• 70tamoffthewirelessrearamplifier,

pressthe POWERbuttonJrlStandbylaode,

Wireless Rear Speaker (R)

[_Jllgtv]_

Back of Wire ess Rear Anplifier

• DOnot osfmect the wireless rear speakers

to the speaker outputs o_ the backof the

mair_unit, Malfunetior_may result.

• The wireless r_eivk_g a_ter_r_eis built into

the wireless rear amplifier.

Keep the unit away from water end

moisture.

• For optimal listening per_ormacee,make

sure thatthe area areur_dthe proposed

wireless rear amplifier I_tion is clear of

any obstructio_rs,

Resetting Wireless Communication

Reset the system ifa communication failure occurs or ifthe synchronizing signal indicatordoes not light up

and the "REAR CHK" messageblinks on the main unit's display because the wireless rear amplifier is not

recognized. Resetthe system while the main unit and the wireless rear amplifier (SWA-1000) are in Power

Standby mode.

1 With the main unit turned off, press and

hold the remote control's WIRELESS for

4 seconds.

• Press the button until the volume control indicator

lights up blue. (The indicator wiltturn off in 1second.)

2 With the wireless rear amplifier turned

on, use a ball point pen or a pair of

tweezers to press the RESET button

on the back of the unit 2 to 3 times.

Turn on the main unit.

• The wireless rear amplifier's synchronizing signal

indicator witt light up,

• If Power Standby mode continues, repeat Steps 1

to 3 above,

Rack o_W reless Rear Arnpl tier

• Souredwill be heard from the wireless rear speakers in

DVD 5.1-CH or Dolby Pro Logic IImode only.

• ]r_2-OH mode, r_osouredwill be heard from tile wireless

rear speakers,

Connect the wireless

transmission antenna to

the back of the main unit

and tighten the nut by

hand,

2 Raise the wireless

transmission antenna a

full 90 degrees,

• Do r_otapply a strong shock tothe

wireless traosmissios antenna,

Breakage may result,

• Do r_ottouch the wireless

tra_smissior_antenna duriog

operatio_. Noise or ir_terferenceto

communicatiof_s may result,

TurningOn the Mood Light

You can turn on or off the mood lighton the wireless rearamplifier as well as change the color of the lightto oneof

the 7 different colors according to your preference or your room atmosphere.

1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the COLOR MODE button.

• The Power Standby indicator on the • Each time the button is pressed, the color changes as

front panelwill light up and the follows: Blue -_ Light Green _ R_I _ Sky Blue -_

mood lightwill turn on. Yellow -_ PI_ _ White,

• Place the wireless roar amplifier at the rear of the listeniog position. Ifthe wireless rear

amplifier is too close to the main u_it_seine sou_d i_terruptios [nay be bea_ due to

interfere_ce,

• Ifyou use e device such as a [nicrowave overL wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equip[nellt,

or any o{ber device that uses the same frequency (2,4GBz) r_eerthe systerrl_seine sou_d

interruption [nay be beard due to ir_terference.

• The tra[_smissior_distar_ceof radio wave is about 33 f_t b_ rosy vary deper_dingon your

operathg er_viro_[ne_t.If a steePconcrete wall or metallic wall is between the main unit

arid the wireless roar amplifier, the system may _ot operate at ell because the radiowave

carcanetpenetrate metak

ning Off the Mood Light

• tn Power Standby mode, press the ONfOFF button,

Only the mood lightcan be turned on or off. The mood light will light up or turn off withthe

last color selected.

• Press the POWER button.

The wireless rear amplifier andthe mood lightwilt turn off.

Ifthe POWER button is pressedagain, the mood light witi always light up blue,

nectingtheVideoOuttoTV

ressive Scan) Function

ular Interlace Scan, in which two fieldsof picture information are alternated to create

the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses onefield of

information (all lines displayed inone pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible

scan lines,

While the player is in the Stop mode, hold the P.SCAN button down for longer

than 1 second,

• The selection switches back and forth between "P.SC,AN" and"I.SCAN" eachtime the button is held

downfor a minimumof 1 second,

• The previous mode is indicated in the displayfirst, followed by the selected mode inabout a second,

* Dependingon your TV, Component Video inputjacks may be marked as DVD Video input,

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-Video 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 a component video

cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the

corresponding jacks on your television.

• When the Progressive scan modeis selected, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed

any signals, See page 16to select ProgressiveScan,

• Thisfunction works only onTVs equipped with component video inputs (Pr, Pb, Y,) that suppori Progressive

Video. (It does not work on TVs with conventional component inputs, i.e., non-progressive scan TVs.)

• Depending on the brand and model of your TV,this function may not work.

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ngExternalComponents

Example: Digital signal components such as a DVD or CD, Example: Analog signat components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV.

1 Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV.

2 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external

digital component.

3 Press AUX on the remote control to select 'DIGITAL IN'.

• Eachtimethebuttonispressed,theselectionchangesasfollows:DIGITALIN _AUX1 _AUX2.

• YoucanalsousetheFUNCTIONbuttononthemainunit.

Themodeswitchesasfollows"DVDtCD DIGITALiN _AUX1 _AUX2 _FM _AM.

Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video

In on the TV.

Connect Video In on the DVD player to Video

Out on the external analog component.

Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out

on the external analog component.

• Besuretomatchconnectorcolors.

Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1

or AUX 2.

• Eachtimethebuttonispressed,theselectionchangesas

follows:DIGITALIN AUX1 AUX2.

• YoucanatsousetheFUNCTIONbuttononthemainunit.

Themodeswitchesasfollows:DVDICD _DIGITALIN

AUXI _AUX2 _FM _AM.

• Ifyou haveconnected an externat digitat

component andVideo In(1, 2} atthe

same time, there witt be video from AUX 1

even when you select DIGITAL IN.

• If you have connected Audio In (L, R)to

I, connect Video In to 1 as well, and if

you have connected Audio In (L, R} to 2,

connect Video in to 2 also.

nectingtheAnten

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75_ 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.

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM and _ terminals.

If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM

terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected).

_The coolingfandissipatestheheatgeneratedinsidetheunitsothat theunitcanbeoperated

normally,Thecoolingfanisactivatedautomaticallytosupplycootairtotheunit,

Please observethe following cautionsfor your safety.

• Makesure_e unit iswelPver=tilatod.If_e unit has poor ver=tilation,thetemperatureinsidethe unitcould rise

andmay danlageit,

• Dooot obstruct_e coolingfan or ventilationholes.(If _e coolingfanor ventilationholesare coveredwith a

rlewspaperor cloth,heatmay buildup insidethe unitandfire may result.)

21 22

UsingYourDVDPlayer

player is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you

are using, these instructions may varyslightly. Read the instructions carefully before using.

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Playback "ngDisc Information

playback informationon the disc on theTV screen.

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• Playback starts automatically,

• If the TV is on, a list of MP3s on the

CD will appear on the TV screen,

• Dependingon the contentofthe disc,the initialscreen mayappeardifferent.

• Dependingon the recordingmode,some MP3-CDscannotbeplayed.

• Table ofcontentsof a MP3-CDvaries dependingonthe MP3track format

recordedonthe disc.

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stop playback,

ss STOP during playback.

• if pressed once, "PRESS FLAY_isdisplayed and the

stop postion witf be stored in memory, if PLAY/PAUSE

( I_11) button or ENTER button is pressed, playback

resumesfrom the stop position. (This function works

only with DVDs.}

• If pressed twice, %TOP" is displayed, and if

PLAY/PAUSE ( _'11 } button is pressed, playback

starts from the beginning.

temporarily pause playback,

PLAY/PAUSE during playback.

• To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

button again.

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• _/ appearsontheTVscreen,

IfthissymbolappearsontheTVscreenwhilebuitonsarebeingoperated,that

operationisnotpossiblewiththedisccurrentlybeingplayed.

• Depending on the disc,the disc

information display may appear different,

• Depending on the disc, you can also

select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL,or PRO

LOGIC,

• What is a Title?

A movie contained in a DVD disc.

• What is a Chapter?

Each titleon a DVD disc isdivided intoseveral smaller sections called "chapters".

• What is a Track (File)?

A seclion of video or a music file recorded on a CD, or MP3-CD.

DVD DVD display _i _ CHAPTERdist.'lay

CD display _ TRACK{FILE)_ispay

MP3ODdisplayO ELAPSEDTIME_ispay

_AUDO LANGUAGEdsplay

[_ SUBTITLE display

STEREO (LiR) display

Diai3"AI.

DOLBYDIGITALdisplay

_1_ ANGLEdisplay

_,lhL

TITLEdisplay _ REPEATPLAYBACK

display

Playback

_._. Fast Playback

_._. Slow Playback

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pping Scenes/Song

Playback

you torepeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file).

Repeat Playback

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CHAPTER

Repeatedly playsthe selected chapter,

TITLE

Repeatedly playsthe selected title,

RANDOM

Playstracks in random order.

(Atrack that hasalready been playedmay

be playedagain.)

TRACK

Repeatedly playsthe selected track.

FOLDER

Repeatedly playsall tracks inthe selected

folder.

DISC

Repeatedly playsthe entire disc.

OFF

Cancels Repeat Playback.

• For a CD, press tNFO button

once,

When ENTER button is pressed,

the selected positionwitt be storedin

memory.

REPAI :

• The specified segment will be played

repeatedly.

REP_ :A B

to normalplayback,pressCursor A, •

to select(_) OFF.

• The A-B Repeat function will notwork on an MP3or JPEG disc,

29 30

le Function

you to view the same scone in different angles,

• Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows:

', The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles

have been recorded,

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Function

you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image.

_._. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function

_,_, Aspect Ratio

• Each time the button is pressed, the

zoom level changes as foitows:

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• Each time the button is pressed,the zoom function will switch between On and Off.

• When a movie is played in Widescreen format, black bars at the top and bottom ofthe

TV screen can be removed by pressing the EZ VIEW button.

• This function wilt not work ifthe DVD is recorded with multi-camera angleformat,

• Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have a built-in horizontal to vertical ratio.

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Audio/SubtitleLanguage

Directlyto Scene/Song

_,_, AudioLanguageSelectionFunction

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', De_edingouthenumberoflauguagesona

DVDdisc,adiffereutaudiolanguage(KOREAN,

ENGLISH,JAPANESE,etc,)isselectedeach

time_e b_on ispressed.

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_,_, SubtitleLanguageSelectionFunctionJ_"_

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• You can usethe SUBTITLE

button on the remote control to

select asubtitIe language.

• Depending on the disc,the

Subtitte and Audio Language

functions may not work.

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• The selected file will be played.

• An MP3or JPEG disc cannot be moved

from the disc information screen.

• When playingan MP3 or JPG disc, you

cannot use• ,V to move a folder.

To move a folder, press ==(Stop) and

then press • ,V •

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• You can press _ on the remote

contro!to movedirectIy to the desired

titta, chapter, or track.

• Depending onthe disc, you may not

be able to moveto the setactad title or

time.

• Disc Menu

subtitle language, profile, etc.

DVD menu contents differ from discto disc.

• Whenyouselectthediscmenuthatisnot

• the Title Menu

_gmultipletitles, you can view the title of each movie.

Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all or may work differently.

supportedbythedisc,the"this taenuisnot

supported"messageappearso_thescreen.

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• The tittemenu appears.

Os MENU button to exit the setup screen.

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