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DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DB400M
Instruction Manual
V I D E O
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL VIDEO
TV DVD RECEIVER
OPEN/CLOSE
TV/VIDEO
MODE
DIMMER
DVD
FM
AM
AUX
STB
SUB TITLE
STEP
DVS
REPEAT
TUNING/CH
VOLUME
ENTER
TEST TONE
SOUND EDIT
TUNER
MEMORY
P.SCAN
SLEEP
CANCEL
ZOOM
SLOW
VOL.SET
VOL.RESET
F.RESET
MO/ST
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- Page 1 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DB400M Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO V I D E O TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER SUB TITLE STEP REPEAT TUNING/CH VOLUME ENTER TEST TONE SOUND EDIT TUNER MEMORY P.SCAN SLEEP CANCEL ZOOM SLOW VOL.SET...
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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. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. -
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: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Features
Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DB400M combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player. TV Screen Saver Function The HT-DB400M automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 2 minutes in the stop or pause mode. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings...1 Precautions ...2 Safety Instructions ...3 Features...5 Notes on Discs...7 Description ...9 CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers...13 Connecting the Video to TV ...15 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function ...16 Connecting External Components ...17 Connecting the FM and AM(MW) Antennas ...20 Before Using Your DVD Player...21 OPERATION Disc Playback ...23... -
Page 8: 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 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. •...
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Page 10: Description
Description —Front Panel— Power ( ) button Standby indicator Disc Tray Note • All buttons other than the OPEN/CLOSE button and the Volume Control on the main unit are disabled. LINEAR PCM indicator DSP indicator TITLE indicator LINEAR PCM MPEG MPEG indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator SPEAKER indicator... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
—Rear Panel— S-Video Input Connector If the external component is equipped with an S-Video output connector(S-VIDEO OUT), connect it to the player's S-Video input jack. External Digital Component Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. External Audio Component Subwoofer Speaker Output... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Description —Remote Control— DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button AUX button STEP button Dolby VS button Reverse search button TUNING/CH button MENU button RETURN button Number(0~9) buttons SLEEP button SLOW, MO/ST button VOL.SET button TV indicator TV DVD RECEIVER DVD RECEIVER indicator MODE button OPEN/CLOSE... - Page 13 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 (–). •...
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Page 14: 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 15 Front Speaker (L) White White Purple Subwoofer Connecting the Speakers Connect the speakers to the jacks (3) on the back of your DVD player. • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting jacks. •...
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Page 16: Connecting The Video To Tv
Connecting the Video to TV Depending on your TV, Component Video input connectors may be marked as DVD Video input connectors. 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. -
Page 17: P.scan(Progressive Scan) Function
P.SCAN Unlike a regular Interlace Scan in which two fields of picture information are alternated to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines. -
Page 18: Connecting External Components
Connecting External Components Set Top Box Connect to either Video In or S-Video In, but not both. Connect S-Video Out on the DVD player to S-Video In on the TV. Connect S-Video In to S-Video Out on the Set Top box. (Alternatively, connect Video In to Video Out on your TV.) Connect the Digital Input(COAXIAL) to the Digital Output on the Set Top box. -
Page 19: Connecting An External Analog Component
Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV. Connect to either Video In or S-Video In, but not both. Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. -
Page 20: Connecting To An External Amplifier
Connecting External Components Connecting to an External Amplifier You can connect Audio Out to your external amplifier. If you have a Mono amp, connect Audio Out MONO to Audio In MONO on your external amplifier. If you have a Stereo amp, connect Connect Audio Out STEREO to Audio In STEREO on your external amplifier. -
Page 21: Connecting The Fm And Am(Mw) 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 22: 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 23 Press the MODE button so that the TV indicator on the remote control flashes. DVD RECEIVER Press the MODE button until the DVD RECEIVER indicator on the remote lights. DVD RECEIVER To Operate the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control Press MODE button.
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Page 24: 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 25: 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 26: Fast/Slow Playback
Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press button. • 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 27: Skipping Scenes/Songs
Skipping Scenes/Songs Press button. • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will be played. • But, you cannot skip chapters consecutively. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 Playing Frame by Frame Press STEP button. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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. Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE display. -
Page 31: Zoom Function
Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press ZOOM button. SELECT ZOOM POSITION Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to... -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 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.
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Page 38: 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 39: 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 sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 buttons to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button. •... -
Page 42: 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 43 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. •...
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Page 44: 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 45: Setting The Audio Quality
Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front Speaker Balance TITLE Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Note •... -
Page 46: Dolby Virtual Speaker Mode
That's right: with Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, as few as two speakers, placed in front of you in a typical stereo setup, actually sound like the five separate speakers in a full-bore home theater system. You can enjoy DVD movies with all the exciting effects intended by their directors and sound mixers. -
Page 47: 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 RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. (Dynamic Range Compression) Press MENU button. -
Page 48: Listening To Radio
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 FM or AM button. Main Unit Press the Function button to select the desired band (FM, AM). -
Page 49: Presetting Stations
Presetting Stations You can store up to: • 15 FM stations • 15 AM stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press the FM button and select the FM band. • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM"... -
Page 50: 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 TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. -
Page 51: Factory Reset
Maximum Volume Setting This allows you to limit the volume level to a certain level. Use the VOLUME control on the main unit or the VOLUME buttons on the remote control to adjust the maximum volume level. To Cancel the Maximum Volume Press the VOL.RESET button. -
Page 52: 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 53 Symptom Audio language and Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed. Can't receive radio broadcast. • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or strange noise is heard.) •...
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Page 54: 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 55: Warranty
SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG. - Page 56 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com AH68-01340B...