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Samsung HT-DS1860 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DS1860
Instruction Manual
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

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  • Page 1 1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 PM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS1860 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: Safety Instructions

    The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
  • Page 5 This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

  • Page 6: Features

    Unlike regular interlace Scan ,in which two fields of picture information alternate 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 7: Table Of Contents

    How to Connect to Anynet ...19 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ...20 Before Using Your DVD Player...21 OPERATION Disc Playback ...23 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer ...25 MP3-CD Playback...26 JPEG File Playback ...27 Displaying Disc Information ...29 Checking the Remaining Time...30 Fast/Slow Playback...31...

  • Page 8: Notes On Discs

    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. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.

  • Page 9: Copy Protection

    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 10: P~42P(Ds1860)-Sea 9/15/04 2:49 Pm

    P.SCAN indicator DVD AUDIO indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Page 12 Headphone Jack Volume control Disc Tray Function button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Stop ( ) button Tuner Mode Play/Pause ( CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator PROGRAM indicator TUNER indicator...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input connectors (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 connector. Audio Cable...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 PM Description —Remote Control— TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button EZ VIEW button STEP button DSP/EQ button PL II MODE button VOLUME button MENU button RETURN button Number(0~9) buttons SLEEP button LOGO COPY button...
  • Page 13 Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: 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 14: Connecting The Speakers

    1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 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.
  • Page 15 • gray (+) terminal. • Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct. Black Gray Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting jacks. Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct.

  • Page 16: 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 17: P.scan(Progressive Scan) Function

    At this time, press the NTSC/PAL button shortly to select between "NTSC" and "PAL". • 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. Page 19 (Progressive Scan) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME) The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of video consecutively down the screen, line by line.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Components

    Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV. Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL 1 or 2) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL 1, 2’.
  • Page 19 • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD DIGITAL 2 AUX1 AUX2 Page 21...

  • Page 20: 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. Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back of this unit to your Samsung TV's Anynet output terminal.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    • 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.) Page 23...

  • Page 22: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    9/15/04 2:49 PM Before Using Your DVD Player Your DVD player is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you are using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using. Page 24 Plug the power cord into the AC power supply.
  • Page 23 Each time the Mode 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. •...

  • 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 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. Page 27 GROUP 1 GROUP 2...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Mp3-Cd Playback

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

  • Page 28: Jpeg File Playback

    1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 PM 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.
  • Page 29 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 Page 31 Press Cursor...

  • Page 30: 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 AUDIO LANGUAGE display...

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Time

    1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 PM Checking the Remaining Time Page 33 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- VIDEO TITLE ELAPSED...

  • Page 32: Fast/Slow Playback

    9/15/04 2:49 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,...

  • Page 33: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    Note • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds. • No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion playback.

  • Page 34: Repeat Playback

    1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 PM 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:...
  • Page 35 1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:49 PM To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice. Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK( Press Cursor button to select the desired Repeat Playback mode. Press ENTER button.

  • Page 36: 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. Page 38 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ) display.

  • Page 37: 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. Page 39 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( display.

  • Page 38: 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. Page 40 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge.

  • Page 39: Bonus Group / Navigating Pages

    KEY NUMBER : 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 40: 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 41: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to move to the selected title or time. Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter ( display.

  • Page 42: 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. Page 44...

  • Page 43: Using The Title Menu

    9/15/04 2:49 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. In Stop mode, press MENU button.

  • Page 44: Setting The Language

    OSD language is set to English by default. Page 42 In Stop mode, 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...
  • Page 45 ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English. Selecting the Disc Menu Language (recorded on the disc) If the language you selected is...

  • Page 46: Setting Tv Screen Type

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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. Page 44 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’...
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Page 46 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...
  • Page 49 • The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material. • This function works only if a DVD disc contains the rating level information. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default.

  • Page 50: Setting The Password

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM Page 48 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 51 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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. Page 49 Press ENTER button. Enter the password and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 52: Setting The Wallpaper

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when the image you like comes up. PAUSE...
  • Page 53 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. Page 51 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 54: Dvd Playback Mode

    9/15/04 2:50 PM 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 55: Av Sync Setup

    9/15/04 2:50 PM 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. •...

  • Page 56: Setting The Speaker Mode

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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 57: Setting The Test Tone

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM Setting the Test Tone Press the Test Tone 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 58: Setting The Delay Time

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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. Page 56 In Stop mode, press MENU button.
  • Page 59 5 ms Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERS • If the distance of Df is equal to the distance of Ds in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table. Distance between Df and Ds...

  • Page 60: Setting The Audio Quality

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Page 58 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND...
  • Page 61 • 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. Page 59 Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level...

  • Page 62: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM Setting the DRC 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 move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 63: Sound Field (Dsp)/Eq Function

    EQ: You can select from ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC, depending on the genre of music. 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: Listening To Radio

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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 67: 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. Page 65 Frequency Modulation Medium Wave Press select "89.10".

  • Page 68: Convenient Functions

    9/15/04 2:50 PM Convenient Functions Page 66 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 69: Mute Function

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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, BRIGHT’.

  • Page 70: Operating A Tv With The Remote Control

    The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of 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 68...
  • Page 71 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 ANAM DAEWOO HITACHI SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN PANASONIC SABA PHILIPS 05, 45, 47, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 GRUNDIG ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE THOMSON NORDMENDE LOEWE OPTA BLAUPUNKT SIEMENS Page 69...

  • Page 72: 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 73 • 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 74: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 PM 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 75: Specifications

    43P~74P(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:50 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 VIDEO Component Video INPUT Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO Front speaker output...

  • Page 76: Notes On Terminology

    9/15/04 2:50 PM 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 ANGLE left , from the right , etc.).
  • Page 77 (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center.
  • Page 78 1p~42p(DS1860)-SEA 9/15/04 2:48 PM Page 2 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 AV SYNC AH68-01493J REV: 01...

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