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DIGITAL HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
HT-DB300
Instruction Manual
V I D E O
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL VIDEO
TV DVD RECEIVER
OPEN/CLOSE
TV/VIDEO
MODE
DIMMER
DVD
TUNER
AUX
BAND
EZ VIEW
SLOW
SUBTITLE
NTSC/PAL
MO/ST
STEP
DSP/EQ
REPEAT
TUNING/CH
VOLUME
PL II
PL II
MODE
EFFECT
ENTER
RDS DISPLAY
TA
TEST TONE
PTY–
PTY SEARCH
PTY+
SOUND EDIT
TUNER
MEMORY
SLEEP
CANCEL
ZOOM
LOGO
SLIDE MODE
DIGEST
REMAIN

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DB300 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO V I D E O TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER TUNER BAND EZ VIEW SLOW SUBTITLE NTSC/PAL MO/ST STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT TUNING/CH VOLUME PL II PL II MODE EFFECT ENTER RDS DISPLAY...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DB300 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. Built-in 5.1-Channel Amplifier The HT-DB300 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings...1 Precautions ...2 Features...3 Notes on Discs...5 Description ...7 CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers ...11 Connecting the FM and AM(MW/LW) Antennas ...13 Connecting the Video to TV...14 Connecting External Components ...15 Before Using Your DVD Player...17 OPERATION Disc Playback ...19 Displaying Disc Information ...20 Fast/Slow Playback ...21 Skipping Scenes/Songs...22...

  • Page 6: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these V I D E O realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. DVD players and the discs are coded by region.
  • Page 7 Disc Recording Format 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. •...

  • Page 8: Description

    Description —Front Panel— Power ( ) button Standby indicator Disc Tray DOLBY DIGITAL indicator LINEAR PCM indicator DSP indicator LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG MPEG indicator PRO LOGIC indicator MPEG-2 AAC indicator SPEAKER indicator Stop ( ) button Open/Close button Tuning Up &...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    —Rear Panel— Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. External Digital Component Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals Accessories Remote Control AM Antenna VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH Use the switch to set video out...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button EZ VIEW, NTSC/PAL button STEP button DSP/EQ button PL II MODE button TUNING/CH button MENU button RETURN button RDS Selection button Number(0~9) buttons SLEEP button LOGO button SLIDE MODE button TV indicator TV DVD RECEIVER DVD RECEIVER indicator...
  • Page 11 Insert Remote Batteries Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Caution • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–). •...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Front Speakers •...
  • Page 13 Front Speaker (L) White Purple Rear Speaker (L) Back of the Speakers Press down the terminal Insert the wire into the tab on the back of the terminal and release the speaker. terminal tab. • Insert the black wire intot he black (- ) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Fm And Am(Mw/Lw) Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). FM Antenna (supplied) FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Video To Tv

    Connecting the Video to TV 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. Scart (Best Quality) If you television is equipped with an SCART input, connect an Scart Jack (not supplied) from the AV OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the SCART IN jack on your television.

  • Page 16: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a DVD or CD Recorder. Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV. Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component.

  • Page 17: Connecting An External Analog Component

    Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV. Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component. •...

  • Page 18: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    Before Using Your 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. Plug the power cord into the AC power supply.
  • Page 19 Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By default, the remote control is set to work with Samsung TVs. See page 60 for more information on the operation of the remote control. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

  • Page 20: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. • Playback starts automatically. JPEG • Playback starts automatically. • If the TV is on, a list of MP3s on the CD will appear on the TV screen. DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you...

  • Page 21: Displaying Disc Information

    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: Display disappears Note • Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear different.

  • Page 22: Fast/Slow Playback

    Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold • Each time the button is held down during playback, Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCDs. Note...

  • Page 23: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    Skipping Scenes/Songs 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. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 •...

  • Page 24: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: Note • Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turned on.

  • Page 25: A-B Repeat Playback

    A-B Repeat Playback Press INFO button twice. • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. Press Cursor buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the segment. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory.

  • Page 26: Angle Function

    Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press INFO button. Press Cursor buttons to select the desired angle. • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: • Note The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.

  • Page 27: Zoom Function

    Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press ZOOM button. ENTER SELECT Aspect Ratio Press EZ VIEW button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off.

  • Page 28: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Press INFO button twice. Subtitle Language Selection Function Press INFO button twice. Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle. KO 1/3 KO 01/ 03 EN 02/ 03 JA 03/ 03 OFF / 03 Press Cursor buttons or numeric...

  • Page 29: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired chapter and then press ENTER button. 01/05 025/040 0:00:01 JPEG Press the numeric buttons. • The selected file will be played.

  • Page 30: Jpeg File Playback

    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 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
  • Page 31 Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. Press DIGEST button during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in 9 windows. To view the previous or next image with 9 windows, press Rotate/Flip Function Press Cursor Original Image Press Cursor to select the desired image and...

  • Page 32: Using Disc Menu

    Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. Press MENU button. • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF.

  • Page 33: Using The Title Menu

    Using the Title 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. Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Title Menu’.

  • Page 34: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 35 Press ENTER button. Selecting the Selecting the OSD Language Audio Language (recorded on the disc) Press Cursor button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. Selecting the Subtitle Language (recorded on the disc) Press Cursor button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Setting Tv Screen Type

    Setting TV Screen type 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 ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Tv Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

    Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) 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.

  • Page 38: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Press Cursor button to move to Press MENU button. ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 39: Enter Button

    Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. Note Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor , button to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 40: Setting The Password

    Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor button to move to Press MENU button. ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 41 Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press ENTER button. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. •...

  • Page 42: Setting The Wallpaper

    • The selected wallpaper will be displayed. Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. Press LOGO button. • “LOGO COPY DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 43 To Change the Wallpaper Press MENU button. Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...

  • Page 44: Setting The Speaker Mode

    Setting the Speaker Mode Press MENU button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 45: Setting The Test Tone

    Setting the Test Tone Press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. When manually testing using the TEST TONE button Press TEST TONE button. • Test tone will be produced as follows: When playing a DVD or CD, this will work only in Stop mode.

  • Page 46: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the Delay Time Press MENU button. 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. 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 to the sound of the Center Speaker and Surround Speakers.
  • Page 47 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. 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, change the setting according to the table.

  • Page 48: Setting The Audio Quality

    Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
  • Page 49 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT TUNED Adjusting Rear Speaker Level Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT TUNED...

  • Page 50: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Setting the DRC You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.

  • Page 51: Sound Field (Dsp)/Eq Function

    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. Note POP, JAZZ, ROCK: Depending on the genre of music, you can select from POP, JAZZ, and ROCK. STUDIO : Provides a sense of presence as if in a studio.

  • Page 52: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. Note • When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R) on the player.

  • Page 53: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor buttons to select the mode.

  • Page 54: Listening To Radio

    Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, MW, LW broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. Remote Control Unit Press TUNER/ BAND button. • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM LW"...

  • Page 55: Presetting Stations

    Presetting Stations You can store up to: 15 FM stations 8 MW stations 7 LW stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press the TUNER(BAND) button and select • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM LW".

  • Page 56: About Rds Broadcasting

    About RDS broadcasting Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example,the stations send their station names,as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music,etc.
  • Page 57 PTY (Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember...

  • Page 58: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the DVD player will shut itself off. Press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed the preset time changes as follows: 10 OFF. TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button.

  • Page 59: Adjusting Display Brightness

    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. • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: ‘SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK BRIGHT’. Using Headphones Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.

  • Page 60: Operating The Tv With The Remote Control

    • 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 control Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control to flash.
  • Page 61 TV Brand Code List Brand Code SAMSUNG 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 ANAM 06~11, 59 DAEWOO 12~18, 20, 21 05, 20, 21, 22, 53 HITACHI 23, 40, 41, 49 SHARP 27, 33, 34, 35, 54 SONY TOSHIBA...

  • Page 62: 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. Symptom Disc tray does not open.
  • Page 63 Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. The remote control does not work. Audio language and subtitles do not work. Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed.

  • Page 64: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Disc Storage Do not keep in direct sunlight •...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    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 Scart Jack Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequency range S/N Ratio Channel separation...

  • Page 66: Notes On Terminology

    Notes on Terminology Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number ANGLE 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. These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.

  • Page 67: Memo

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  • Page 68 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: AH68-01285B...

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