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1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM Instruction Manual Page 3 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DB1350 COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO V I D E O TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER TUNER BAND SLOW SUB TITLE MO/ST SUPER5.1 MUSIC MOVIE V-H/P V-H/P TUNING/CH...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM Page 6 Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DB1350 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-DB1350 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM Page 7 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/LW) Antennas...13 Connecting the Video to TV ...14 Connecting External Components ...15 Before Using Your DVD Player...17 OPERATION Disc Playback ...18 Displaying Disc Information ...19...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
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1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM —Rear Panel— 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...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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 •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
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1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM Front Speaker (L) White Rear Speaker (L) Back of the Speakers Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Page 15 Center Speaker Green Gray Blue Purple Subwoofer Insert the wire into the terminal and release the terminal tab.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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’. •...
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1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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. •...
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 61 for more information on the operation of the remote control. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM Disc Playback To temporarily pause playback, press PLAY/PAUSE during playback. • To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again. Page 21 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Load a discs. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM Checking the Remaining Time Page 23 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...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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 24 •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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 •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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 •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM A-B Repeat Playback Page 27 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. •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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: •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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. •...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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 Page 30...
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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.
1p~30p(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:48 PM 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. Page 33 Press Cursor , button to move to...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. Page 36 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’...
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Press ENTER button. Selecting the Selecting the OSD Language Audio Language (recorded on the disc) Page 37 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...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Setting TV Screen type Page 38 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’...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Page 40 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. Page 41 Press Cursor , button to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button. • If you have selected Level 6, you cannot view DVDs with Level 7 or higher.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Page 42 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.
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Page 43 Press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Enter the password and then press ENTER button.
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".
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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 Page 45 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Setting the Speaker Mode Press MENU button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again. Page 46 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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. •...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Setting the Delay Time Page 48 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.
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Page 50 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’...
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Setting the DRC You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Page 52 (Dynamic Range Compression) Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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. Page 53 Press Cursor to adjust the ‘DRC’. •...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Auto Sound Calibration Setup * This function is available only for DVD/CD playback. Auto Sound Calibration By setting the auto sound calibration function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create 5.1-channel sound field optimized for the listener's environment.
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM To cancel the auto sound calibration setup, press ASC button. • The tone output stops, "CANCEL ASC" appears in the display followed by "REMOVE MIC", and the setup will be cancelled. To listen in the auto sound calibration mode, briefly press ASC button. (If you set the auto sound calibration in the order from 1 to 4 above for the first time) •...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Live Surround Mode Super 5.1 Function You can reproduce a 2-channel sound source, such as VCD, CD, and radio broadcast, in 5.1-channel surround sound. Press SUPER5.1 button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection alternates between SUPER 5.1 and SUPER OFF.
Virtual Headphone Function Plug the headphones into the headphone jack. • To purchase headphones, please contact the nearest Samsung Electronics Customer Center. V-H/P • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels when using headphones. Note Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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 LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Note...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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"...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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 • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM LW".
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Convenient Functions Page 64 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM Page 65 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...
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. Page 66 When operating the TV with the remote control Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control to flash.
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.
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31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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.
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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 •...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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...
31P~68P(DB1350)-GB 2/16/04 5:49 PM 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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