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Samsung HT-DB760 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
HT-DB760
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
PL II MODE
SLOW
PL II EFFECT
MO/ST
LSM –
LSM +
RRSS
TUNING/CH
VOLUME
SURR.
PLUS
SUPER 5.1
V-H/P
ENTER
RDS DISPLAY
TA
TEST TONE
PTY–
PTY SEARCH
PTY+
SOUND EDIT
TUNER
MEMORY
SLEEP
CANCEL
ZOOM
LOGO
EZ VIEW
REPEAT
REMAIN
NTSC/PAL

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DB760 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO V I D E O TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER TUNER BAND PL II MODE SLOW PL II EFFECT MO/ST LSM – LSM + RRSS TUNING/CH VOLUME SURR. PLUS SUPER 5.1 V-H/P...

  • 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-DB760 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-DB760 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound. Super Digital Sound Master Equipped with new digital audio technology (RRSS, Live Surround Mode, Virtual headphone) developed in cooperation with DiMagic Co., Ltd., you will enjoy a more...

  • 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 Mounting the Speakers to a Wall ...13 Connecting the Video to TV ...14 Connecting the Antennas...15 Connecting External Components ...17 Before Using Your DVD Player...19 OPERATION Disc Playback ...20 Displaying Disc Information ...21...

  • 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— Play/Pause ( Power ( ) button Stop ( ) button Open/Close button Disc Tray Standby indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator LINEAR PCM indicator DSP indicator TITLE indicator DTS Disc indicator PRO LOGIC II indicator SPEAKER indicator Function button Rear Reflecting Surround System button ) 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 Auto Sound Calibration Microphone VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button PL II MODE button Live Surround Mode –, + button SURROUND PLUS button / Virtual Headphone button TUNING/CH button MENU button RETURN button RDS Selection button Number(0~9) buttons SLEEP button LOGO button EZ VIEW, NTSC/PAL button TV 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/Rear Speakers •...
  • Page 13 • Connect the front/rear, center, and subwoofer speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit. Front/Rear Speaker (L) White Back of the Speaker Press down the terminal Insert the black wire into the tab on the back of the back terminal (–) and the gray speaker.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Speakers To A Wall

    Mounting the Speakers to a Wall Attach the wall bracket holders (A) to the wall and fasten the holder screws (B) as shown in the illustration. • For an optimal sound field, the distance between the speakers should be 40 inches, and each speaker should be at least 20 inches away from the side wall.

  • 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 The Antennas

    Connecting the Antennas FM antenna connection 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. •...

  • Page 17: Am Antenna Connection

    AM(MW/LW) antenna connection If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM and If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a DVD or CD Recorder. Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’. •...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    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 65 for more information on the operation of the remote control. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

  • Page 21: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback Note To temporarily pause playback, press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. • To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Load a discs. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Checking The Remaining Time

    Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Each time the REMAIN button is pressed TITLE ELAPSED TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED CHAPTER REMAIN VCD 2.0 with PBC is OFF TRACK ELAPSED TRACK REMAIN TOTAL ELAPSED...

  • Page 24: Fast/Slow Playback

    Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: •...

  • Page 25: 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 Note •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 desired segment. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory.

  • Page 28: Angle Function

    Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press INFO button. Press Cursor 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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. •...

  • 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 MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. 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 MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then 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 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. 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

    PAUSE Press Cursor button to move to ‘USER’ and then press ENTER button. Select this to set the Select this to set the desired Samsung Logo image as image as your wallpaper. your wallpaper. JPEG Press LOGO button. • "LOGO COPYING" will be displayed on the TV screen followed by "LOGO COPIED".
  • Page 43 Press MENU button. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open and then close the disc tray. To Change the Wallpaper During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when you see an image you like. PAUSE Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.

  • 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. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 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.

  • 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. (Dynamic Range Compression) Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 51 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. Press Cursor to adjust the ‘DRC’. • The longer the Cursor button is held down, the greater the effect, and the longer Cursor...

  • 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. TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TUNED LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Note...

  • 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: Setting The Rrss(Rear Reflecting Surround System)

    Setting the RRSS • By setting up the RRSS function just once, the speaker distance, channel level, and rear sound reflection effect are automatically set and create an optimal listening environment. • This function works only in DVD/CD mode. Connect the RRSS Microphone to the RRSS input jack.
  • Page 55 To select the RRSS that you have set Briefly press the RRSS button. (If you have set the RRSS for the first time according to Steps 1 to 3 on the previous page) • Your selection will toggle between "REAR REFLECTING ON"...

  • Page 56: Rear Reflecting Surround System

    Rear Reflecting Surround System You can enjoy realistic sound reproduction that approximates 5.1-channel surround sound using the front speakers. Press the RRSS button to select "REAR REFLECTING ON". • The rear sound reflection function will be enabled and you can enjoy the 5.1-channel surround sound.

  • Page 57: Live Surround Mode

    Live Surround Mode You can use the magic sound field to listen to 2-channel stereo sources in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound. Play a Dolby Surround or 2-Channel disc, or listen to the radio. To cancel the magic sound field function, press and hold the Live Surround Mode button on the main unit for longer than 1 second.

  • Page 58: Surround Plus / Virtual Headphone

    SURROUND PLUS / Virtual Headphone The Surround Plus function works when the headphone is not connected, and the Magic Headphone function works when the headphone is connected. SURROUND PLUS Enable the Surround plus function if you have installed the system at a location where sound cannot be reflected. You can create a virtual rear sound image to enjoy realistic sound reproduction that approximates 5.1-channel surround sound.

  • Page 59: Super 5.1

    SUPER 5.1 You can reproduce 2-channel sources, such as VCDs, CDs, and radio broadcasts, in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound. Press the SUPER 5.1 button to select "SUPER 5.1". • A 2-channel source will be reproduced in 5.1 channel. Note • If you insert a DVD recorded in more than 2 channels and press the SUPER 5.1 button, "THIS FUNCTION APPLIES ONLY 2CH SOURCE"...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 the FM band. • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM LW".

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 Mute Function This is useful when answering a doorbell or...

  • Page 66: 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 67 TV Brand Code List Brand SAMSUNG 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 ANAM DAEWOO 05, 20, 21, 22, 53 HITACHI SHARP 27, 33, 34, 35, 54 SONY TOSHIBA 27, 37, 42, 43, 44, 46 SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN...

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: 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 73: Memo

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