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1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS400 HT-DS420 HT-DS403T Instruction Manual TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER TUNER BAND EZ VIEW SLOW SUB TITLE NTSC/PAL MO/ST STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT VOLUME TUNING/CH PL II PL II MODE EFFECT ENTER...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 4 Safety Warnings Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT exposure. LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPO-...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 5 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.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 6 Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DS400/HT-DS420/HT-DS403T combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player. DVD-Audio compatible Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 7 Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................1 Precautions ..................................2 Features....................................3 Notes on Discs..................................5 Description ..................................7 CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers ..............................11 Connecting the Video Out to TV............................13 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function ..........................14 Connecting External Components ............................15 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas..........................17 Before Using Your DVD Player............................19 OPERATION Disc Playback ..................................21...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 8 Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital 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.
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1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 9 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. •...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 11 —Rear Panel— Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to External Digital in Optical Input Connector the VIDEO OUT connector. Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks External Video Component Connect a TV with component video...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 12 Description —Remote Control— TV indicator TV DVD RECEIVER TV, DVD POWER button DVD RECEIVER indicator MODE button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE OPEN/CLOSE button DIMMER DVD button AUX button TUNER BAND TUNER BAND button EZ VIEW SLOW SUBTITLE...
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1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 13 Insert Remote Batteries Remove the battery Insert two 1.5V AAA Replace the battery cover on the back batteries, paying cover. of the remote by attention to the correct pressing down and polarities (+ and –). sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 14 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 Selecting the Listening Position • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 the TV stand.
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1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 15 Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (L) Blue White Green IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER REAR FRONT Purple SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT Subwoofer Gray Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R) Back of the Speakers Back of the Main Unit...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 16 Connecting the Video Out to TV Make sure that turn off and disconnect the plug from outlet before moving or installing the product. In connecting to video, select one of following three methods that suits for TV and connect it. IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 17 P.SCAN Function (Progressive Scan) Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate 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.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 18 Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER REAR FRONT SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 19 Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER REAR FRONT SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 20 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). AM Loop Antenna (supplied) FM Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 21 FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 2. 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.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 22 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.
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• 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 69 for more information on the operation of the remote control.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 24 Disc Playback 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. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. •...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 25 Disc terminology Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audios are divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". GROUP 1 GROUP 2 TRACK 1...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 26 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 DVD- DVD- VIDEO AUDIO GROUP ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED GROUP REMAIN...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 27 MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. Press the In Stop mode, use OPEN/CLOSE button to select to open the disc tray, the album, and then and then load the press the ENTER MP3 disc.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 28 JPEG File Playback JPEG 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.
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1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 29 Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. Press DIGEST Press Cursor buttons button during to select the desired image and playback. then press ENTER button. • JPEG files will be shown in •...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 30 DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Go to the next file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. • Go to the previous file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 31 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the button. • Go to the screen about 5 minutes after whenever you press button. • Go to the screen about 5 minutes earlier whenever you press button.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 32 Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DivX JPEG DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 33 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: DivX •...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 34 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. • You cannot skip chapters consecutively. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 35 Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: JPEG Repeat Playback Options CHAPTER...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 36 A-B Repeat Playback Press Cursor Press INFO button button to move to twice. REPEAT PLAYBACK ) display. • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. Press Cursor buttons Press ENTER to select ‘A-’ and then press button at the end ENTER button at the beginning of the desired...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 37 Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press Cursor button to move to Press INFO button. ANGLE ( display. Press Cursor or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. •...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 38 Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press Cursor Press ENTER Press ZOOM buttons to button. button. move to the area you want to enlarge.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 39 Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Bonus Group DVD- AUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 40 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Press Cursor Press INFO button buttons or numeric buttons to select the twice. desired audio language. • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 41 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Moving to a Title/Track Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons Press Cursor , or numeric buttons to select buttons to move to Press INFO button. the desired title/track and then Chapter ( press ENTER button.
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 42 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 Cursor In Stop mode, buttons to move to press MENU ‘DISC MENU’...
1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:45 AM Page 43 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 Cursor In Stop mode, Press ENTER button to move to...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 40 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then button. press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 41 Press Cursor Press Cursor Press ENTER button to select the button to select the button. desired item and then desired language and then press ENTER button. press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 42 Setting TV Screen type Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen TV or conventional 4:3 TV), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 43 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.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 44 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then button.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 45 Press Cursor Press Cursor , button Enter the password button to move to to select the desired rating and then press ‘PARENTAL’ and then level and then press ENTER button. press ENTER button. ENTER button. •...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 46 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. • Note The password is set to "7890" by default.
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41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 47 Press Cursor button to Press ENTER Enter the password move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press button. and then press ENTER ENTER button. button. • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. •...
The selected wallpaper will be You can repeat Steps 1 and 2 to displayed. set up to 3 wallpapers. Select this to set the Select this to set the desired Samsung Logo image as image as your wallpaper. your wallpaper.
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41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 49 To Change the Wallpaper Press Cursor Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then ‘LOGO’ and then button. press ENTER button. press ENTER button. Press to select Press MENU...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 50 DVD Playback Mode Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. Press Cursor Press the MENU button to move to button while the ‘Setup’...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 51 AV SYNC Setup Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV. In this case, adjust the delay time of audio to optimal status to fit the video. Press Cursor buttons Press the MENU button.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 52 Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 53 Setting the Test Tone Press the Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. Press Cursor Press Cursor button In Stop mode, button to move to to move to ‘TEST press MENU ‘Audio’...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 54 Setting the Delay Time If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. Press Cursor button In Stop mode, to move to ‘Audio’...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 55 Press Cursor Press Cursor button , buttons to move Press Cursor to move to ‘DELAY to the desired to set the Delay TIME’ and then press speaker and then time. ENTER button. press ENTER button. •...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 56 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 Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’...
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41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 57 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level Press SOUND Press SOUND Press SOUND EDIT button and EDIT button and EDIT button and then press Cursor then press Cursor...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 58 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Press Cursor button to In Stop mode, press move to ‘Audio’ and then MENU button.
41P~76P(DS400)-GB 9/16/04 1:35 PM Page 59 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. Press DSP/EQ button. •...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 60 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 •...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 61 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II EFFECT button Press PL II MODE and then press Cursor button to select ‘MUSIC’ buttons to select the mode. mode.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 62 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. Remote Control Unit Press TUNER/ Tune in to the BAND button. desired station.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 63 Presetting Stations You can store up to: • FM Frequency Modulation 15 FM stations • AM Medium Wave AM stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press the TUNER(BAND) Press the TUNER Press button and select the MEMORY button.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 64 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.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 65 Adjusting Display Brightness Mute Function You can adjust the brightness of the display on the This is useful when answering a doorbell or main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. telephone call. Press MUTE button.
The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. • If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default.
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 Check/Remedy Disc tray does not open.
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41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 69 Symptom Check/Remedy • Disc is rotating but no • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? picture is produced. • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • Picture quality is poor and •...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 70 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 71 Specifications Power Consumption Weight 360 x 65 x 394 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) +5°C~+35°C Operating Temperature Range 10%~75% Operating Humidity Range 10dB Usable Sensitivity 55dB S/N Ratio 0.8% Distortion 60dB Usable Sensitivity 35dB S/N Ratio Distortion...
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41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 72 Specifications HT-DS420 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front/Center/Rear speaker Subwoofer speaker Impedance 4 Ω x 5 4 Ω Frequency range 150 Hz~20 KHz 30Hz~150 Hz Output sound pressure level 85 dB/W/M 86 dB/W/M Rated input 60 W 100W Maximum input...
41P~74P(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 9:01 AM Page 73 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.
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1p~40p(DS400)-GB-NOR 9/17/04 8:44 AM Page 2 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: AH68-01490K SASO AV SYNC REV:02...