DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DB120 Instruction Manual OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER DVD REMAIN TUNER BAND AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW MO/ST SUB TITLE STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT TUNING VOLUME U MEN INFO PL II EFFECT E UT M RE TU RN PL II MODE ENTER TEST TONE SOUND EDIT TUNER MEMORY COMPACT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO SLEEP CANCEL LOGO SLIDE MODE DIGEST ZOOM
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. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
Precautions PREPARATION 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. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty.
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. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. It delivers full-frequency 5.
Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................2 Features............................................................................................................
Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surVIDEO 1 ~ 6 round sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these 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. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
PREPARATION 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. • If possible, do not use CD-RW (Rewritable) media, as they may not be playable. • Only the CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open, you may not be able to fully play the disc.
Description —Front Panel— Play/Pause ( Power ( ) button Stop ( ) button ) button Function button Open/Close button Volume control Standby indicator Tuning Up & Skip ( ) buttons Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Disc Tray DOLBY DIGITAL indicator LINEAR PCM indicator DSP indicator CHAPTER indicator STEREO indicator PROGRAM indicator TUNER indicator TITLE indicator PBC indicator LINEAR PCM L C DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM S kHz MHz MPEG RS DTS Disc indicator MPEG indicator PRO LOGIC indicator S
PREPARATION —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 External Audio Component Input Connector VIDEO OUT SELECT SWITCH Use the switch to set video out SCART JACK Connect to a TV with scart input jack.
Description —Remote Control— DVD POWER button DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button EZ VIEW, NTSC/PAL button REMAIN button OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER REMAIN DVD TUNER BAND AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW MO/ST SUB TITLE STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT DVD button STEP button DSP/EQ button AUX button TUNER BAND button SUB TITLE button SLOW, MO/ST button REPEAT button Play/Pause button TUNING PL II MODE PL II EFFECT PL II MODE button INFO U MEN RE TU RN INFO button E UT M RETURN button ENTER TUNER MEMORY 9 TEST TON
PREPARATION Insert Remote Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Caution 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover. Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–). • Use the correct type of batteries.
Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. C L SW R LS Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. RS Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8feet) For 55" TVs 3.
Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Green Red White CONNECTIONS Center Speaker Purple Gray Blue Subwoofer Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Back of the Speakers 1 Press down the terminal 2 Insert the wire into the tertab on the back of the speaker. minal and release the terminal tab. • Insert the black wire into the black • (–) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correctly.
Connecting the FM and AM(MW) Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). 1 2 3 If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). AM Loop Antenna (supplied) ANTENNA FM Antenna (supplied) FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
Connecting the Video to TV CONNECTIONS TV VIDEO IN SCART IN 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.
Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a DVD or CD Recorder. Optical Cable (not included) DIGITAL OUT 1 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. 2 Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX. • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
Connecting an External Analog Component CONNECTIONS 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. L R 1 Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component. 2 Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX. • Be sure to match connector colors. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX.
Disc Playback 1 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load a disc. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. DVD To stop playback, press STOP during playback. CD • Playback starts automatically. MP3 • If pressed once, “PRESS PLAY” is displayed and the JPEG • Playback starts automatically. • If the TV is on, a list of MP3s on the CD will appear on the TV screen.
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: DVD CD MP3 JPEG DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Display disappears Display disappears Display disappears • What is a Title? A movie contained in a DVD disc. • What is a Chapter? Note • • Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear different.
Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold DVD CD . • Each time the button is held down during playback, Slow Playback Press SLOW button.
Skipping Scenes/Songs DVD CD MP3 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.
Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD CD MP3 JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD MP3 JPEG Repeat Playback Options CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter. TITLE Repeatedly plays the selected title. RANDOM Plays tracks in random order. (A track that has already been played may be played again.
A-B Repeat Playback DVD 1 CD Press INFO button twice. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK display. 4 Press ENTER button at the end of the desired • For a CD, press INFO button once. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory. • The specified segment will be played repeatedly. A- A-B REPEAT : A—B A -? REPEAT : A— To return to normal playback, press Cursor buttons to select OFF.
Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE display. 1 Press INFO button. 3 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons 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.
Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function 1 Press ZOOM button. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. DVD 3 Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: ENTER SELECT OPERATION Aspect Ratio DVD Press EZ VIEW button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off.
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice. 2 DVD 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 (KOREAN, ENGLISH, JAPANESE, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. EN 2/3 JA 3/3 Subtitle Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice. 3 Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle.
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 CD Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 MP3 025/040 0:00:01 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter display. 2 03/05 001/002 0:00:01 1/1 Press Cursor , buttons to move to time display.
JPEG File Playback JPEG 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 1 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. • Playback starts automatically. • Each image is shown for 5 seconds before another image is displayed. 3 Press SLIDE MODE button. • Playback starts automatically.
Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. 2 • JPEG files will be shown in Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired image and then press ENTER button. • The selected image is played for 5 seconds before moving 9 windows. to the next image. OPERATION To view the previous or next image with 9 windows, press . Rotate/Flip Function Press Cursor , , , buttons during playback.
Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’ and then press ENTER button. • When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc, the "This menu is not supported" message appears on the screen. 3 29 Press Cursor , , buttons to select the desired item. 4 Press ENTER button.
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. DVD 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘Title Menu’. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. OPERATION Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
3 Press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English.
Setting TV Screen type 1 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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. ✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference. Select "16:9" if you have a widescreen TV.
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 35 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. 4 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. The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material. 5 Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen.
Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 37 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press ENTER button. 5 Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. SETUP Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when the image you like comes up. 2 Press LOGO button. • "LOGO COPYING" will be displayed on the TV screen followed by "LOGO COPIED". LOGO COPYING PAUSE PAUSE 6 Press Cursor button to move to ‘USER’ and then press ENTER button. Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. 39 7 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
8 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open and then close the disc tray. 4 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. To Change the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when you see an image you like. 5 Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. JPEG 2 DVD Press LOGO button. • "LOGO COPYING" will be displayed on the TV screen followed by "LOGO COPIED".
Setting the Speaker Mode 1 Press MENU button. 3 In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button. • For C, LS, and RS, each time the button • is pressed, the mode switches alternately as follows: SMALL ➝ NONE. For L and R, the mode is set to SMALL. SMALL : Select this when using the speakers.
Setting the Test Tone 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘TEST TONE’ and then press ENTER button. • The test tone will be sent to L ➝ C ➝ R ➝ RS ➝ LS ➝ SW in that order. If the button is pressed again at this time, the test tone will stop. SETUP Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
Setting the Delay Time 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER 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.
3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , to set the Delay time. • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC. SETUP • 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.
Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Method 1 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen 1 Press MENU button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 TITLE Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , . CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , . Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , .
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 1 Press MENU button. 2 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , adjust the ‘DRC’. to • The longer the Cursor • button is held down, the greater the effect, and the longer Cursor button is held down, the smaller the effect.
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. Press DSP/EQ button. • "DSP" appears on the display panel. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: SETUP 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.
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. If you connect to only one of the inputs (L or R), you cannot listen to 5.1 channel surround sound.
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. 1 Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode. 2 • You can select either 0 or 1. LINEAR PCM L C LS DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA ST TUNED R SW RS kHz MHz Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode.
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 1 2 Press TUNER/ BAND button. • The selection toggles back Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 and forth between "FM ➝ AM " each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed. Automatic Tuning 2 Manual Tuning When is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected.
Presetting Stations You can store up to: • FM • AM(MW) 15 FM stations 15 MW stations Frequency Modulation Medium Wave Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory 1 Press the TUNER(BAND) button and select the FM band. • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM ➝ AM". TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST 2 • Refer to Step 2 on page 51 to Press the TUNER MEMORY button. • “PRGM” flashes in the display. automatically or manually tune in to a station.
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 ➝ 20 ➝ 30 ➝ 60 ➝ 90 ➝ 120 ➝ 150 ➝ OFF. TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. •The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed.
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. Mute Function This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call. Press MUTE button. MISCELLANEOUS • ‘MUTE’ flash in the display. • To switch the sound back on (at the same volume as before), press MUTE again or the VOLUME buttons.
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. Playback does not start. Check/Remedy • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on.
Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Check/Remedy • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. • Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of The remote control does not angle and distance? • Are the batteries exhausted? work.
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 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Disc Storage Keep in a cool ventilated area Do not keep in direct sunlight Caution Keep in a clean Protection jacket. Store vertically.
Specifications Power Consumption 110W Weight 6.3Kg Dimensions (W x H x D) 360 x 65 x 408 mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10%~75% Usable Sensitivity 10dB S/N Ratio 60dB Distortion 0.5% T Usable Sensitivity AM U S/N Ratio (WM) N E R Distortion 54dB G E N E R A L T F U N M E R V I D E O A M P L I F I E R O U T P U T Composite Video 40dB 2% 1.0Vp-p(75Ω load) Compositive Video : 1.0Vp-p(75Ω load) Scart Jack Luminance signal : 1.
Notes on Terminology ANGLE CHAPTER NUMBER 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.). With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for specific scenes. These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.
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