Samsung HT-DB120 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DB120 Instruction Manual V I D E O COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER REMAIN TUNER BAND EZ VIEW SLOW SUB TITLE NTSC/PAL MO/ST STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT TUNING VOLUME PL II PL II MODE EFFECT ENTER TEST TONE SOUND EDIT TUNER MEMORY...
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-DB120 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic.
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) Antennas ...13 Connecting the Video to TV...14 Connecting External Components ...15 OPERATION Disc Playback ...17 Displaying Disc Information ...18 Fast/Slow Playback ...19 Skipping Scenes/Songs...20 Repeat Playback...21...
Page 6: Notes On Discs
Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) round sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these realistic V I D E O 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 MPEG indicator PRO LOGIC indicator SPEAKER indicator Play/Pause ( Stop ( ) button Open/Close button Tuning Up & Skip ( Tuning Down &...
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 DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button EZ VIEW, NTSC/PAL button STEP button DSP/EQ button PL II MODE button TUNING button MENU button RETURN button Number(0~9) buttons SLEEP button LOGO button SLIDE MODE button REMAIN button OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER REMAIN TUNER...
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 ter- tab on the back of the minal and release the ter- speaker. minal tab. • • Black Center Speaker Green Gray Blue...
Page 14: Connecting The Fm And Am(Mw) Antennas
Connecting the FM and AM If AM reception is poor, connect an out- door 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 75 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 sys- tem 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 televi- sion.
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 the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’. •...
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 ana- log 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: 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 19: 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 fol- lows: Display disappears Note • Depending on the disc, the disc informa- tion display may appear different.
Page 20: 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:...
Page 21: 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 Playing Frame by Frame Press STEP button.
Page 22: Repeat Playback
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: To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice.
Page 23: A-B Repeat Playback
A-B Repeat Playback Press INFO button twice. • For a CD, press INFO button once. Press Cursor 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 24: Angle Function
Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press INFO button. Press Cursor tons 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 25: Zoom Function
Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press ZOOM but- ton. ENTER SELECT Aspect Ratio Press EZ VIEW button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off.
Page 26: 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 but-...
Page 27: 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 but- tons or numeric buttons to select the desired chapter and then press ENTER but- ton. 01/05 025/040 0:00:01 JPEG Press the numeric buttons.
Page 28: 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 29 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 30: 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. Press Cursor buttons to select the desired item. Press Cursor buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’...
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34: 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 35: 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 widescreen 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 40: 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 41 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47 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 48: 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. (Dynamic Range Compression) Press Cursor adjust the ‘DRC’.
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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. LINEAR PCM TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor buttons to select the mode.
Page 52: 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 AM " each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed.
Page 53: Presetting Stations
Presetting Stations You can store up to: 15 FM stations 15 MW 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 AM".
Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 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 58: 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 59: 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 (WM) Distortion Composite Video Scart Jack Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequency range S/N Ratio...
Page 60: 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 61: Memo
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