Samsung HT-DS420 Instruction Manual
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THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY:
AV SYNC
NA
LC
AH68-01490B
REV:01
DIGITAL HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
HT-DS400
HT-DS420
Instruction Manual
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
TV DVD RECEIVER
OPEN/CLOSE
TV/VIDEO
MODE
DIMMER
DVD
TUNER
AUX
BAND
EZ VIEW
SLOW
SUB TITLE
NTSC/PAL
MO/ST
STEP
DSP/EQ
REPEAT
VOLUME
TUNING/CH
PL II
PL II
MODE
EFFECT
ENTER
TEST TONE
SOUND EDIT
MEMORY
TUNER
P . SCAN
SLEEP
CANCEL
ZOOM
LOGO
SLIDE MODE
DIGEST
REMAIN
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO

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  • Page 1 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: AV SYNC Instruction Manual AH68-01490B REV:01 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DS400 HT-DS420 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...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    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- SURE TO BEAM.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 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.
  • Page 4: Notes On Discs

    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.
  • Page 5: Description

    Description —Front Panel— Power ( ) button Stop ( ) button Open/Close button Disc Tray CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator LINEAR PCM indicator DSP indicator DOLBY DIGITAL TITLE indicator indicator GROUP P.SCAN indicator indicator P.SCAN TITLE GRP CHAP LINEAR PCM SW RR DVD AUDIO MPEG SPEAKER indicator DTS Disc indicator...
  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— TV DVD RECEIVER TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE OPEN/CLOSE button DIMMER TUNER BAND EZ VIEW SLOW SUBTITLE EZ VIEW, NTSC/PAL button MO/ST NTSC/PAL STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT STEP button DSP/EQ button VOLUME TUNING/CH PL II PL II MODE...
  • Page 7: 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 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.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Video Out To Tv

    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...
  • Page 9: Connecting External Components

    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 SUBWOOFER Optical Cable (not included) DIGITAL OUT Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). FM Antenna (supplied) IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER SUBWOOFER FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary mea- sure.
  • Page 11: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    • 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.
  • Page 12: Disc Playback

    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. • Playback starts automatically. Note •...
  • Page 13: 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 DVD- DVD- VIDEO AUDIO GROUP ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED GROUP REMAIN TITLE REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED CHAPTER ELAPSED...
  • Page 14: 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 15: Divx Playback

    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.
  • Page 16: Displaying Disc Information

    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: Display disappears • appears on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible with the disc currently being played.
  • Page 17: 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 DVD RECEIVER DVD RECEIVER TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 DVD RECEIVER •...
  • Page 18: A-B Repeat Playback

    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 of the desired segment.
  • Page 19: Zoom Function

    Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press Cursor Press ZOOM buttons to button. move to the area you want to enlarge. SELECT ZOOM POSITION Aspect Ratio Press EZ VIEW button. •...
  • Page 20: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Press Cursor Press INFO button buttons or numeric twice. 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.
  • Page 21: 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 Cursor In Stop mode, buttons to move to press MENU ‘DISC MENU’ and then button. press ENTER button.
  • Page 22: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Note • To select other language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See77page for language code of countries) AUDIO, SUB TITLE and DISC MENU language can be selected. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
  • Page 23: 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 RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
  • Page 24: 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 Press Cursor button to move to button to move to ‘PARENTAL’...
  • Page 25: Setting The Password

    Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press MENU button. • Note The password is set to "7890" by default. Press Cursor Press Cursor move to ‘PASSWORD’ button to move to and then press ENTER ‘Setup’...
  • Page 26: Setting The Wallpaper

    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. JPEG To Change the Wallpaper...
  • Page 27: 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. Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’...
  • Page 28: 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. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’...
  • Page 29: 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 the distance between you and each speaker is the same.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. •...
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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/ Tune in to the BAND button. desired station. • When is pressed, a Automatic Tuning 1 The selection toggles back preset broadcast station is...
  • Page 34: About Rds Broadcasting

    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.
  • Page 35: 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 36: 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. TV Brand Code List Brand...
  • Page 37: 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 Check/Remedy Disc tray does not open.
  • Page 38: 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 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.
  • Page 39: Notes On Terminology

    Specifications HT-DS420 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front/Center/Rear speaker Impedance 4 Ω x 5 Frequency range 150 Hz~20 KHz Output sound pressure level 85 dB/W/M Rated input 60 W Maximum input 120 W 85 x 1150 x 99 mm Front Dimensions (W x H x D) 85 x 131x 93.2mm Center/Rear...
  • Page 40: Language Code List

    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 Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish 1345 1032 Afrikaans 1186 Scots Gaelic...

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