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1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 4 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 5 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 6 Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 7 POLARIZATION 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. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 8 Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DB390 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player. Built-in 5.1-Channel Amplifier The HT-DB390 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 9 Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions .................................................
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 10 Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital VIDEO 1 ~ 6 surround 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 11 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 CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played.
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1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 13 S-Video Output Connector Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to the player's S-Video output jack. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks External Digital Optical Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 14 Description —Remote Control— TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button Auto Sound Calibration button SUPER 5.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 15 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 batteries: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 16 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. 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 17 Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Red White CONNECTIONS Center Speaker Green Purple Wireless Rear Amplifier (SWA-1000) (With built-in wireless receiving antenna) Subwoofer Wireless Rear Speaker (L) Wireless Rear Speaker (R) Back of the Speakers 1 Press down the terminal 2 Insert the wire into the tab on the back of the speaker. terminal and release the terminal tab.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 18 Connecting Wireless Rear Speakers Caution 1 Connect your pair of wireless rear speakers, (L) and (R), to the wireless rear amplifier. 2 Insert the power plug into an outlet, and then press the POWER button on the front panel. • Do not connect the wireless rear speakers • The Power Standby indicator will light up. • To turn off the wireless rear amplifier, • press the POWER button in Standby mode.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 19 Resetting Wireless Communication Reset the system if a communication failure occurs, or if the synchronizing signal indicator does not light up and the "REAR CHK" message blinks on the main unit's display. Reset the system while the main unit and the wireless rear amplifier (SWA-1000) are in Power Standby mode. 1 With the main unit turned off, press and hold the remote control's WIRELESS button for 4 seconds.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 20 Connecting the Video Out to TV * Depending on your TV, Component Video input jacks may be marked as DVD Video input. 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 21 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function 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. down for a minimum of 1 second.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 22 Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Settop Box or CD Recorder. Optical Cable (not included) 1 Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV. 2 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. 3 Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 23 Connecting an External Analog Component CONNECTIONS Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. 1 Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV. 2 Connect Video In on the DVD player to Video Out on the external analog component. 3 Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 24 Connecting the Antennas FM antenna connection FM Antenna (supplied) 1 2 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 25 AM antenna connection CONNECTIONS If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). AM Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. 1 2 Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM and terminals. If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected).
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 26 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. 1 Plug the power cord into the AC power supply. 4 Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode. TV Broadcast System • This device is designed to work with the NTSC video format.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 27 3 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 5 Press the MODE button so that the DVD RECEIVER indicator on the remote control flashes. 6 Press DVD button to select DVD/CD mode. CONNECTIONS 2 Press the MODE button so that the TV indicator on the remote control flashes. To Operate the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control Press MODE button.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 28 Disc Playback 1 2 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 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 CD • Playback starts automatically. MP3 JPEG • Playback starts automatically. • If the TV is on, a list of MP3s on the DVD RECEIVER CD will appear on the TV screen.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 29 MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the MP3 disc. 2 In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. • The MP3 menu screen will appear and playback will start. OPERATION • Depending on the MP3 disc, the appearance of the menu may be different.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 30 JPEG Disc Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this unit. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the JPEG disc. • Playback will start automatically and each image will show for 5 seconds before moving to the next image. To rotate the image During playback, press 27 .
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 31 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: CD DVD MP3 JPEG DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 32 Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold DVD CD . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback Press SLOW button.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 33 Skipping Scenes/Songs DVD MP3 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 34 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 35 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 segment. • For a CD, press INFO button once. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory. OPERATION 3 Press Cursor , buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the segment. • The specified segment will be played repeatedly.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 36 Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 1 Press INFO button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( ) display. 1/3 3 1/3 Press Cursor , or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 1/3 2/3 3/3 Note 33 • The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 37 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.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 38 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 (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. SP 2/3 FR 3/3 Subtitle Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 39 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 CD Moving to a Title/Track Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 1/1 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired chapter and then press ENTER button. 01/05 MP3 025/040 0:00:01 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 40 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 In Stop mode, 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 37 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 PM Page 41 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 In Stop mode, 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 40 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 1 In Stop mode, 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 3 2004.9.15 Press ENTER button. 2:18 PM 4 Page 41 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 42 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. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then press ENTER button. 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 43 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 sizes, 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 44 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 43 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 3 2004.9.15 Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. 2:18 PM Page 45 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 46 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 Note 45 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 3 2004.9.15 Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. 2:18 PM 4 Page 47 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 48 Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 8 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open and then close the disc tray. 4 PLAY/PAUSE button when you see an image you like. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. 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 Page 49 JPEG 2 DVD VCD Press LOGO button.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 50 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. 1 3 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 51 Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. 1 In Stop mode, 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 ENTER button is pressed again at this time, the test tone will stop.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 52 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. 1 In Stop mode, 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 3 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Page 53 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. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. SETUP Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 54 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 In Stop mode, 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 and adjust the desired item. Press the , buttons to adjust the settings.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 TITLE Page 55 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 , .
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 56 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 55 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 3 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Page 57 4 Repeatedly press Cursor , to adjust the ‘DRC’. • Pressing the Cursor button increases the compression, and pressing the Cursor reduces it. SETUP Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 58 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM 1 2 3 Page 59 Plug the auto sound calibration microphone into the auto sound calibration input jack. Place the auto sound calibration microphone at the listener's position. Adjust the volume control on the main unit as follows: • If the distance between the listener and the speaker is over 16.5 feet: Set the main unit's volume to over 25. • If the distance between the listener and the speaker is 10 to 16.5 feet: Set the main unit's volume to 25.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 60 Live Surround Mode SUPER 5.1 You can reproduce a 2-channel sound source, such as 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. Select "SUPER 5.1" to play 2-channel sound in 5.1 channels.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 61 Magic Headphone Function Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure. You can enjoy a dynamic sound effects similar to that of 5.1 channel surround sound using conventional stereo headphones. 1 Plug the headphones into the headphone jack. • You can purchase headphones from most Electronics stores. ASC LSM 2 Press V-H/P button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection alternates between VIRTUAL ON and VIRTUAL OFF.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 62 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 63 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 DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA ST TUNED R kHz MHz RS MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 64 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 65 Presetting Stations You can store up to: • FM • AM Frequency Modulation Medium Wave Press to select "89.10". 3 15 FM stations 15 AM stations 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 63 to • “PRGM” flashes in the display.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 66 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 67 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 pressed, the brightness changes as follows: ‘SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK BRIGHT’. Mute Function This is useful when answering the door or a telephone call. Press MUTE button. • ‘MUTE’ flash in the display.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 68 Operating a TV with the Remote Control When operating a TV with the remote control 1 Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control flash. 2 Press POWER button to turn on the TV. 3 Point the remote control toward the TV. 4 While holding down POWER, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. • If the code matches the TV's code, the TV will be turned off.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 69 TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code No.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 70 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Page 71 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 72 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. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 73 Specifications GENERAL WIRELESS REAR RECEIVER FM TUNER AM TUNER VIDEO INPUT Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Power Consumption Power output Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion 160W 15.9Ibs 14.2 x 2.6 x 14.5 inches 41°F ~ 95°F 10% ~ 75% 35W 60W x 2(8Ω) 3.3 Ibs 6.8 x 15.6 x 5.0 inches 10dB 60dB 0.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 74 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.
39P~74P(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:18 PM Page 75 SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
1p~38p(DB390)-SEA 2004.9.15 2:14 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.
