p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS690 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 8 Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DS690 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVDAUDIO, 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 Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 9 Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions ....................................................
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 12 Description —Front Panel— Headphone Jack Disc Tray Standby indicator Volume control Direct Play button Live Surround Mode button Open/Close button Auto Sound Calibration button 1 2 DIRECT PLAY 3 4 5 Disc Change button Virtual Headphone button Function button Power ( Tuning Down & Skip ( ) button Remote Control Sensor Auto Sound Calibration Input Jack ) buttons Stop ( ) button Tuning Up & Skip ( Play/Pause ( PRO LOGIC II indicator LINEAR PCM indica
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 13 Speaker Output Terminals External Digital in Optical 1 Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. External Video Component Input Connectors External Audio Component Input Connector AM Antenna Connector FM Antenna Connector REAR SPEAKER ANTENNA REAR SPEAKER ANTENNA Connector Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 14 Description —Remote Control— TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO DIMMER MODE DVD TUNER BAND AUX ASC SLOW MO/ST DISC SKIP SUPER5.1 MUSIC Auto Sound Calibration button DVD button LSM SUPER 5.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 16 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.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 17 Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) CONNECTIONS REAR SPEAKER ANTENNA Green Purple White Front Speaker (R) Red Wireless Rear Amplifier (SWA-1000) (With built-in wireless receiving antenna) Wireless Rear Speaker (L) Blue Gray Wireless Rear Speaker (R) Subwoofer 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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 CONNECTIONS With the main unit turned off, press and hold the remote control's REMAIN button for 4 seconds.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 20 Connecting the Video Out to TV TV Composite Video * S-Video Component Video 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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. Press STOP button. • When disc is played back, press the STOP button twice so that “STOP”, appears on the display.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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) VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO IN 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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. Video Cable R L VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 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.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 24 How to Connect to Anynet Using the Anynet function, the DVD Home Theater System can be conveniently controlled from your Samsung TV. By connecting the Anynet output terminal on the DVD Home Theater System to the input terminal of any Samsung Anynet-enabled device, both can be controlled from your TV. For detailed operation instructions and connection diagram, refer to the user's manual of your Anynet-enabled TV.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 25 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas 1 2 3 If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). A N T E N N A FM Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 2.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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. 2 Press the MODE button so that the TV indicator on the remote control flashes. TV 4 Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode. 5 3 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 27 Disc terminology Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audio is divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller GROUP 1 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 CONNECTIONS sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers".
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 28 Disc Playback 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load one or more discs. 3 Press DISC SKIP button. 4 Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button again. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. • Rotate the carousel tray so you can load the third, fourth, and fifth discs . DVD CD • Playback starts automatically. To stop playback, press STOP during playback.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 29 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. CONNECTIONS 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. • All the discs will be played in turn, starting with the one selected.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 30 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. • Depending on the MP3 disc, the appearance of the menu may be different.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 31 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. OPERATION To rotate the image During playback, press .
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 32 Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 33 Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 34 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 35 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 36 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.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 37 To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen 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. 4 DVD OPERATION 1 CD Press ENTER button. * For MP3 and JPEG discs, you cannot select Repeat Play from the information display screen. Repeat Playback Options • CHAPTER : Repeatedly plays the selected chapter.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 38 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. 3 Press Cursor , buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the segment. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory. • The specified segment will be played repeatedly.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 39 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 1/3 OPERATION 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 • The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 40 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: SELECT ZOOM POSITION Aspect Ratio DVD Press EZ VIEW button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 41 Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Bonus Group DVDAUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically. OPERATION BONUS GROUP 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.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 42 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 43 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~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 44 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 41 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item.
1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 45 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 42 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 3 9/15/04 5:01 PM Press ENTER button. Page 43 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 44 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 45 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 46 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 47 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 3 9/15/04 5:01 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. Page 47 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 48 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 Note 49 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 3 9/15/04 5:01 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Page 49 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 50 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 Press LOGO button. • “COPY LOGO DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen. COPY LOGO DATA PAUSE 3 The power will turn off and then back on and the disc tray will open automatically. • The selected wallpaper will be displayed.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 51 To Change the Wallpaper 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. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. SETUP 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 52 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. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’ and then press ENTER button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘DVD VIDEO’ and then press ENTER button.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 53 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. 1 Press the MENU button. • Setup menu appears. • AV-SYNC screen appears. • 'Audio' menu appears. 4 Press Cursor , buttons to select the Delay Time of AV-SYNC and then press the ENTER button. • You can set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 300 ms. Set it to the optimal status.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 54 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 In Stop mode, 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 55 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 56 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 3 9/15/04 5:01 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. Page 57 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. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. SETUP Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 58 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 TITLE Page 59 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 , .
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 60 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 61 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 3 9/15/04 5:01 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Page 61 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 62 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM 1 2 3 Page 63 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. • IIf the distance between the listener and the speaker is 10 to 16.5 feet: Set the main unit's volume to 25.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 64 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 65 Virtual 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. 2 Press V-H/P button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection alternates between VIRTUAL ON and VIRTUAL OFF.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 66 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 67 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 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. Note • You can select between 0 and 6. SETUP • You can select between 0 and 7.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 68 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 69 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". 4 Press to select preset number. 15. • Refer to Step 2 on page 69 to • “PRGM” flashes in the display.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 70 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 71 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 ON’ appears in the display.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 72 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. TV DVD RECEIVER 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 73 TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code No.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 74 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Page 75 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 76 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 77 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 Front speaker output Center speaker output 100 W 12.8 Ibs 17.2 x 3.3 x 16.3 inches 41 °F ~ 95 °F 10 % ~ 75 % 35 W 60 W x 2(4 Ω) 3.3 Ibs 6.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 78 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.
43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 79 SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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