DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS665T SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.
Safety Warnings 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.
Safety Instructions 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. WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this video product near waterforexample, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Features The HT-DS665T combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player. DVD-Audio compatible Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions ..........................................................................................
Notes on Discs VIDEO 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. PREPARATION DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital Disc Recording Format CD-R Discs • Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the 1 ~ 6 DVD players and the discs are coded by region.
Description —Rear Panel— Anynet Output/Input Connector Open/Close button Auto Sound Calibration button Tuning Down & Skip ( Power ( ) button SURROUND PLUS button / Virtual Headphone button ) buttons Direct Play button Disc Change button Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. External Video Component Input Connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors Connect a TV with component video inputs to these jacks.
Description TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button Insert Remote Batteries TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP TV/VIDEO TV/DVD RECEIVER DIMMER TUNER BAND PL II MODE SLOW MO/ST LSM – LSM + PL II MODE button Live Surround Mode –, + button TV indicator DVD RECEIVER indicator TV/DVD RECEIVER button DISC SKIP button PL II EFFECT ASC SUPER 5.1 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover.
Speaker Assembly Method The speakers can be installed on stands or a wall, depending whether the RRSS or SDSM speaker installation configuration is used. Read the following instructions on speaker assembly carefully and install the speakers correctly. Speaker Components Installing speakers in the RRSS (Rear Reflecting Surround System) Configuration using stands Check the components before assembling and installing the speakers.
Speaker Assembly Method (Con’t) Installing speakers in the RRSS (Rear Reflecting Surround System) Configuration using Installing wall mounts speakers in the SDSM (Super Digital Sound Master) Configuration using stands Installing the Front and Rear speakers on stands Follow the instruction and install the speakers as shown below. Follow the instructions and install the speakers as shown below. 2 Install the rear speaker on the front speaker.
Speaker Assembly Method (Con’t) Installing speakers in the SDSM (Super Digital Sound Master) Configuration using wall mounts Unfasten and disconnect the screw on the bottom of rear stand. 6 Assemble rear stand and bracket. Installing speakers on front and rear walls Bracket Follow the instructions and install the speakers as shown below. Screw Phillips Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver bottom of rear stand 1 Insert the front speaker cover on the front speaker.
Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. •Connect the front/rear, center, and subwoofer speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit. CONNECTIONS Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the 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.
Connecting the Video Out to TV Choose one of the four methods for connecting to a TV. *Better picture quality (in increasing order): Composite Á S-Video Á Component Á HDMI What is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)? METHOD 4 METHOD 2 METHOD 3 METHOD 1 (supplied) Note • If you connect the HDMI and Component outputs (PR, PB, Y) at the same time, the Component output resolution changes automatically to the designated HDMI resolution.
Connecting the Video Out to TV Selecting Resolution You can adjust the resolution switch to set the HDMI and component (PR, PB, Y) output resolution to 480p/720p/1080i. Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital / Analog Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. CONNECTIONS Example: If the TV supports resolution up to 480p 1 Set the resolution switch to 480p.
How to Connect to Anynet Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Using an Anynet-enabled TV, you can control the DVD Home Theater System and any other Samsung Anynet-enabled AV device. For detailed operation instructions and connection diagram, refer to the user's manual of your Anynet-enabled TV. 1 2 3 If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). • The Anynet function allows you to use your Samsung TV's remote control and menu to control all AV devices.
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. 2 TV 3 Disc terminology Press POWER button to turn on the main unit and then press DVD button to select “DVD/CD” function of the remote control. Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audio is divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks".
Disc Playback Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load one or more discs. 3 Press DISC SKIP button. • All the discs will be played in turn, starting with the one selected. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up.
1 MP3-CD Playback JPEG Disc Playback Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. 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 MP3 disc. 2 In Stop mode, use Cursor , , , buttons to select the album, and then press the ENTER button. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the JPEG disc.
Displaying Disc Information Checking the Remaining Time You can view disc playback information 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 CD DVD MP3 being played.
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: MP3 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.
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. To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVDVIDEO DVDAUDIO Press INFO button twice. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK( ) display. 3 Press Cursor button to select the desired Repeat Playback mode.
DVD 1 A-B Repeat Playback Angle Function You can repetitively play back a designated section of a DVD. part you designated. This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD CD Press INFO button twice. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. 1 Press INFO button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( ) display. • For a CD, press INFO button once. 1/3 • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory.
Zoom Function Bonus Group 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. Bonus Group DVD 3 Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: DVDAUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access.
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice. 2 DVD Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. 1 CD Moving to a Title/Track Press INFO button. 2 Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter ( ) display.
Using Disc Menu Using the Title Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. Depending on the disc, the availability of this feature may vary. DVD 1 DVD In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’ and then press ENTER button.
Setting the Language OSD (On-Screen Display) 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. 3 Select ‘Language’ and then press ENTER button 4 Press Cursor , button to select ‘OSD Language’ 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 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. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 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.
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 In Stop mode, 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.
Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 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 Note • The password is set to "7890" by default.
Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when an image you like appears. 2 To Change the Wallpaper Press LOGO button. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 4 Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 5 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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. 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘DVD VIDEO’ and then press ENTER button.
1 Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the Test Tone 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. Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.
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. 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.
Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Method 1 1 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 TITLE Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , .
1 3 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) AV SYNC Setup You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Video may look slower than the audio if the unit is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time so it is in sync with the video. In Stop mode, press MENU button. 4 Press Cursor , to adjust the ‘DRC’. 1 Press the MENU button. • Setup menu appears.
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC 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. 1 Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. 2 Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode. • You can select either 0 or 1. 3 Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode.
Auto Sound Calibration By setting the ASC function just once, the speaker distance, channel level and rear sound reflection effect are automatically set and create an optimal listening environment. • This function works only in DVD/CD function. • If you install the speaker as the RRSS speaker, make sure to install the rear speaker toward the side wall so that rear speaker sounds of the front/rear speaker (left/right) are reflected against the wall. 1 Connect the ASC Microphone to ASC input connector.
1 RRSS (Rear Reflecting Surround System) Setting SDSM (Super Digital Sound Master) Setting Select the RRSS mode for sound similar to 5.1 channel sound when rear speakers are used in the front as reflectors. Select the SDSM mode when rear speakers are detached from the tower and installed behind your listening/viewing position. Press the MODE (RRSS/SDSM) button of the main unit to select RRSS.I • Each time you press this button, RRSS and SDSM will be repetitively selected on the display.
Live Surround Mode You can use the live surround mode to listen to 2-channel stereo sources in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound. 1 Play a Dolby Surround or 2-Channel disc, or turn on the radio. 2 Each time you press the LSM + button, the mode display changes in the order shown below. Each time you press the LSM – button, the mode display changes in the reverse order. SUPER 5.1 You can reproduce 2-channel sources, such as CDs, and radio broadcasts, in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound.
SURROUND PLUS Virtual Headphone The Surround Plus function works when the headphone is not connected. The Virtual Headphone function works when the headphone is connected. SURROUND PLUS Enable the Surround Plus function if you have installed the system at a location where sound cannot be reflected. 1 Press the SURR. PLUS button to select the surround plus function. • It helps to deliver more effective 3D sound. Virtual Headphone You can enjoy a realistic sound very similar to that of a 5.
Listening to Radio Presetting Stations You can store up to: You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. 15 FM stations 15 AM stations Remote Control Unit Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory 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.
Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function If you set the time in advance, the unit automatically turns off at the designated time. Adjusting Display Brightness Mute Function You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit to improve video quality. This is useful when answering the door or a telephone call. Press DIMMER button. Press MUTE button. Press SLEEP button. • Each time the button is pressed, the brightness • "SLEEP" will be displayed.
Operating a TV with the Remote Control When operating a TV with the remote control 1 2 3 4 Press the TV/DVD RECEIVER button to make the TV indicator on the remote control TV DVD RECEIVER flash. Press POWER button to turn on the TV. Point the remote control toward the TV. 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.
Before Calling for Service Refer to the chart below for help with common problems. 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 • Make sure the power cord is plugged securely into the outlet. • Turn off the power and then turn it back on.
Specifications 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.
Notes on Terminology SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
