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Samsung HT-DS660 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DS660
Instruction Manual
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS660 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.

  • Page 4: Features

    5.1-channel speaker system. Sound Logo When power is turned on, a sound logo is output from the speakers to notify the user that the unit is optimized for disc playback.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Connecting External Components ...17 Connecting the Antennas...19 Before Using Your DVD Player...21 OPERATION Disc Playback ...23 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer ...24 MP3-CD Playback...25 JPEG Disc Playback ...26 Displaying Disc Information ...27 Checking the Remaining Time...28 Fast/Slow Playback...29 Skipping Scenes/Songs ...30...

  • Page 6: Notes On Discs

    • 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 a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.
  • Page 7 Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). •...

  • Page 8: Description

    DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Headphone Jack Volume control Disc Tray RRSS SURROUND PLUS button / Virtual Headphone button Function button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Stop ( ) button Play/Pause ( GROUP indicator CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator PROGRAM indicator...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. S-Video Output Connector If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to the player's S-Video output jack. Audio Cable...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button PL II MODE button Live Surround Mode –, + button SURR. PLUS button / Virtual Headphone button VOLUME button MENU button RETURN button Number(0~9) buttons SLEEP button LOGO COPY button...
  • Page 11 Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries: Caution • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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) Front/Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Green White Blue Purple Gray Subwoofer Back of the Main Unit...
  • Page 14 When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/) is correct. • Never touch the speaker terminal while the power is on. Doing so may result in a risk of electric shock. Insert the black wire into the back terminal (–) and the gray...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Video Out To Tv

    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.

  • Page 16: P.scan(Progressive Scan) Function

    • Each country has a different video format standard. • For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the video format of your TV. (Progressive Scan) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME) The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of video consecutively down the screen, line by line.

  • Page 17: How To Connect To Anynet

    Anynet-enabled TV. What is Anynet? • The Anynet function allows you to use your TV's remote control and menu to control all AV devices. However, this function is available only with Samsung Anynet-enabled models. • VIDEO IN Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back of this unit to your Samsung TV's Anynet output terminal.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Components

    Example: Digital signal components such as a Settop Box 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. Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’.
  • Page 19 • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN AUX 1 • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD AUX1 AUX2 Audio Cable If the external analog...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Antennas

    Connecting the Antennas FM antenna connection Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω 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 21 • Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (If the cooling fan or ventilation holes are covered with a newspaper or cloth, heat may build up inside the unit and fire may result.) AM antenna(not supplied).

  • Page 22: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    Each time the button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD Receiver indicator (green) will flash alternately. • You can operate the TV while the TV indicator is flashing and the DVD player while the DVD indicator is flashing. • Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons.
  • Page 23 In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs. Where a particular DVD type is mentioned, it is indicated separately. • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. GROUP 1 TRACK 1 TRACK 2...

  • Page 24: Disc Playback

    Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press DISC SKIP button. • Rotate the carousel tray so you can load the third, fourth, and fifth discs . Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button again.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Disc In The Disc Changer

    The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. To select a specific disc, press the corresponding DIRECT PLAY (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) buttons on the front panel or DISC SKIP on the remote control, until the required disc indicator flashes.

  • Page 26: Mp3-Cd Playback

    Steps 2 and 3 above. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play. Note • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 27: Jpeg Disc Playback

    JPEG Disc Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this unit. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the JPEG disc.

  • Page 28: Displaying Disc Information

    Each title on a DVD disc is divided into several smaller sections called "chapters". • What is a Track (File)? A section of video or a music file recorded on a DVD-AUDIO, CD, or MP3-CD. CHAPTER display TRACK (FILE) display...

  • Page 29: 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 VIDEO TITLE ELAPSED TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED CHAPTER REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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. • You cannot skip chapters consecutively. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 Note •...

  • Page 32: 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: DVD- VIDEO JPEG...
  • Page 33 Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turned on. Note To use Repeat Playback on a VCD with PBC, you should set the PBC to OFF in the disc menu. (See page 39.)

  • Page 34: A-B Repeat Playback

    REPEAT : A— To return to normal playback, press Cursor buttons to select OFF. Note • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display.

  • Page 35: Angle Function

    • 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 36: Zoom Function

    • This function will not work if the DVD is recorded with multi-camera angle format. • Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have a built-in horizontal to vertical ratio. Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge.

  • Page 37: Bonus Group / Navigating Pages

    Note • If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to re-enter the key number. Navigating Pages During playback, press the remote control.

  • Page 38: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    Press Cursor buttons or numeric buttons to select the 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. SP 2/3...

  • Page 39: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    01/05 028/040 1:30:00 Note • You can press on the remote control to move directly to the desired title, chapter, or track. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to move to the selected title or time.

  • Page 40: Using Disc Menu

    Some functions may be disabled. When some functions are disabled, select "PBC OFF" to enable them. • PBC OFF: This VCD disc is version 1.1. The disc is played back in the same way as with a music CD. Press Cursor buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’...

  • Page 41: 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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor , button to move to ‘Title Menu’.

  • Page 42: Setting The Language

    ENTER button. Selecting the OSD Language Audio Language (recorded on the disc) 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 43 Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 41). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039 Amharic 1194 1044 Arabic 1196...

  • Page 44: Setting Tv Screen Type

    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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 45 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 46: 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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 47 • The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material. • Note This function works only if a DVD disc contains rating level information. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default.

  • Page 48: 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. • Note The password is set to "7890" by default.
  • Page 49 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 50: Setting The Wallpaper

    Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when an image you like appears. PAUSE The power will turn off...
  • Page 51 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’ and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 52: Dvd Playback Mode

    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. Note • DVD Play mode is set to DVD Audio as factory default setting.

  • Page 53: Av Sync Setup

    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 the MENU button. • Setup menu appears.

  • Page 54: Setting The Speaker Mode

    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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again.

  • Page 55: Setting The Test Tone

    Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.

  • Page 56: Setting The Delay Time

    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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if...
  • Page 57 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. Distance between Df and Dc...

  • Page 58: 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 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 59 • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. • The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Press SOUND EDIT button and...

  • Page 60: 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) In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER...
  • Page 61 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. Repeatedly press Cursor to adjust the ‘DRC’. • Pressing the Cursor...

  • Page 62: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    (L or R), you cannot listen to 5.1 channel surround sound. PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. • CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack.

  • Page 63: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. • CENTER WIDTH: Sound is output to the center speaker only. The front left and right speakers produce phantom sound. •...

  • Page 64: Setting The Rrss(Rear Reflecting Surround System)

    • If you are installing the system for the first time or if you have initialized the system, "NO MEASURED DATA" will appear on the display when you press the RRSS button without connecting the RRSS Microphone.
  • Page 65 DIRECT PLAY 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 66: Rear Reflecting Surround System

    (or the ceiling) and then reflected against the rear wall before reaching the listener. It allows you to enjoy the realistic sound reproduction equal to that of a 5.1-channel speaker system using only 3 speakers.

  • Page 67: Live Surround Mode

    STADIUM : A sound field effect of being at a soccer or baseball game. • LIVE : A sound field effect with a spatial feeling as in a live concert hall. • JAZZ : Select this when listening to jazz.

  • Page 68: Surround Plus / Virtual Headphone

    Virtual 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 will enjoy the same experience that you can at a theater.

  • Page 69: Super 5.1

    5.1 channels. 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" will appear on the display and the function will not work. To cancel this function, press the SUPER 5.1 button to...

  • Page 70: 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 TUNER/ BAND button. • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM" and "AM"...

  • Page 71: Presetting Stations

    "FM" and "AM". Press to select preset number. • You can select between 1 and To tune in to a preset station, press remote control to select a channel. • FM Frequency Modulation • AM Medium Wave Press select "89.10".

  • Page 72: 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.

  • Page 73: Mute Function

    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 pressed, the brightness changes as follows: SLIGHTLY DARK...

  • Page 74: Operating A Tv With The Remote Control

    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. When operating a TV with the remote control Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control flash.
  • Page 75 SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN PANASONIC 07, 09, 26, 48, 49, 50 SABA 40, 41, 47, 48, 49 PHILIPS 05, 45, 47, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 GRUNDIG 39, 42, 46, 70, 71, 72 ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE...

  • Page 76: Before Calling For Service

    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.
  • Page 77 • You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the appropriate function.

  • Page 78: 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 skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Disc Storage Do not keep in direct sunlight •...

  • Page 79: 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 VIDEO Component Video INPUT Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO Front speaker output Center speaker output...

  • Page 80: Notes On Terminology

    Notes on Terminology Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left , from the right , etc.). ANGLE With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for specific scenes.

  • Page 81: Warranty

    SECA will repair or replace the product at its option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service centre. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1-800-726-7864 or visiting our web site at www.samsung.ca)
  • Page 82 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3 TEL: 1-905-542-3535 www.samsung.ca SERVICE DIVISION 7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) AV SYNC AH68-01493B...

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