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Samsung HT-DB8020 Instruction Manual

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AH68-01328T
DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DB8020
Instruction Manual
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL VIDEO
V I D E O
TV DVD RECEIVER
OPEN/CLOSE
TV/VIDEO
MODE
DIMMER
DVD
TUNER
AUX
BAND
ASC
SLOW
DISC SKIP
MO/ST
LSM
SUPER5.1
MUSIC
MOVIE
V-H/P
TUNING/CH
VOLUME
PL II
PL II
MODE
EFFECT
ENTER
TEST TONE
SOUND EDIT
TUNER
MEMORY
P.SCAN
SLEEP
CANCEL
ZOOM
LOGO
EZ VIEW
REPEAT
REMAIN
NTSC/PAL

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DB8020 Instruction Manual TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER TUNER BAND SLOW DISC SKIP MO/ST SUPER5.1 MUSIC MOVIE V-H/P TUNING/CH VOLUME PL II PL II MODE EFFECT ENTER TEST TONE SOUND EDIT TUNER MEMORY P.SCAN...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Precautions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE LASER product. KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result CAUTION Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dolby Pro Logic II Effect ..............................56 Customized TV Screen Display RADIO OPERATION The HT-DB8020 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, Listening to Radio ................................57 DVD, or VCD playback and set it as your background wallpaper. Presetting Stations................................58...

  • Page 4: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital Disc Recording Format 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. CD-R Discs •...

  • Page 5: Description

    Description —Front Panel— —Rear Panel— External Digital Component Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment Open/Close button Disc Tray Power ( ) button capable of digital output. FM Antenna External Audio Component AM Antenna Direct Play button Standby indicator Connector Input Connector Connector...

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— Insert Remote Batteries TV indicator Remove the battery Insert two 1.5V AAA Replace the battery TV DVD RECEIVER DVD POWER button DVD RECEIVER indicator cover on the back of batteries, paying cover. MODE button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO 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. Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Center Speaker Green White Purple Blue Gray Position of the DVD Player Selecting the Listening Position Subwoofer •...

  • Page 8: Connecting The Video To Tv

    Connecting the Video to TV Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ( MW ) If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). AM Loop Antenna (supplied) FM Antenna (supplied) Component...

  • Page 9: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV. Connecting an External Digital Component The AC Cord must be plugged into an appropriate socket. Example: Digital signal components such as a DVD or CD Recorder. Before plugging your system into an AC outlet, you must check the voltage.

  • Page 10: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    • Each country has a different video format standard. • By default, the remote control is set to work with Samsung TVs. • For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the See page 63 for more information on the operation of the remote control.

  • Page 11: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the To select a specific disc, press the disc tray. 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 Load one or more discs.

  • Page 12: Displaying Disc Information

    Displaying Disc Information Checking the Remaining Time You can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. Press INFO button. Press the Remain button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.

  • Page 13: Fast/Slow Playback

    Fast/Slow Playback Skipping Scenes/Songs Fast Playback Briefly press Press and hold • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will • Each time the button is held down during playback, be played.

  • Page 14: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). JPEG Press Cursor button Press REPEAT button. Press INFO button to move to REPEAT twice. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: PLAYBACK display.

  • Page 15: Angle Function

    Angle Function Zoom Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press Cursor , , Press Cursor Press ZOOM Press ENTER , buttons to Press INFO button.

  • Page 16: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Moving to a Title/Track Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons Press Cursor Press Cursor , Press INFO button or numeric buttons to select buttons or numeric buttons to move to Press INFO button.

  • Page 17: Using Disc Menu

    Using Disc Menu Using the Title Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all or may work differently.

  • Page 18: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. Press Cursor Press Cursor Press Cursor Press ENTER Press MENU button to select the button to select the button to move to button. button. desired item and then ‘Setup’ and then desired language and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 19: Setting Tv Screen Type

    Setting TV Screen type Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) Press Cursor button to move to Press MENU button. The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high ‘Setup’ and then definition TVs is 16:9.

  • Page 20: 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 Press Cursor Press Cursor Enter the password button to move to buttons to select the button to move to Press MENU button.

  • Page 21: Setting The Password

    Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor button to Press Cursor Press ENTER Enter the password move to ‘PASSWORD’ button to move to Press MENU button. and then press button. and then press ENTER ‘Setup’...

  • Page 22: Setting The Wallpaper

    TV screen followed by you see an image you like. • "LOGO COPIED". The wallpaper is changed. Select this to set the Select this to set the desired Samsung Logo image as image as your wallpaper. LOGO COPYING your wallpaper. PAUSE PAUSE...

  • Page 23: Setting The Speaker Mode

    Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the Test Tone Press Cursor Press Cursor Press Cursor button button to move to button to move to to move to ‘TEST Press MENU button. Press MENU button. ‘Audio’ and then ‘Audio’ and then TONE’ and then press press ENTER button.

  • Page 24: Setting The Delay Time

    Setting the Delay Time Press Cursor Press Cursor , Press Cursor button Press Cursor button , buttons to move to set the Delay to move to ‘Audio’ and to move to ‘DELAY Press MENU button. to the desired time then press ENTER TIME’...

  • Page 25: 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 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 1 Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level Press Cursor button to move to...

  • Page 26: 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. Press Cursor Press Cursor Press Cursor button to move to button to move to Press MENU to adjust ‘DRC’...

  • Page 27: Auto Sound Calibration Setup

    Auto Sound Calibration Setup * This function is available only for DVD/CD playback. Plug the auto sound calibration microphone into the auto sound calibration input jack. 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 a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for the listener's environment.

  • Page 28: Live Surround Mode

    Live Surround Mode Super 5.1 Function Live Surround Mode Function Movie Sound Field Function Virtual Headphone Function You can reproduce a 2-channel sound source, such If you select Music Sound Field when listening to a You select from 3 different modes of sound field Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.

  • Page 29: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Effect You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II EFFECT button Press PL II MODE Press PL II MODE button.

  • Page 30: Listening To Radio

    Listening to Radio Presetting Stations You can store up to: You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AW broadcast stations) by using either • • FM Frequency Modulation 15 FM stations the automatic tuning or manual tuning operation. • •...

  • Page 31: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function Adjusting Display Brightness You can set the time that the DVD player will shut itself off. You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. Press SLEEP button.

  • Page 32: Operating The 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 33: 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...

  • Page 34: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Specifications 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. Power Consumption 160W Weight 10.4Kg Handling discs 430 x 95 x 409 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

  • Page 35: Notes On Terminology

    Notes on Terminology Memo 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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