Samsung HT-DB1850 manual

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    DIGIT AL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT -DB750 HT -DB1750 HT -DB1850 ASC LSM V-H/P TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUB TITLE ASC TUNING/CH PL II R E T U R N M E N U INFO M U T E MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE RDS DISPLAY PTY– PTY+ PTY SEARCH TA SLEEP LOGO REPEAT CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME LSM V-H/P [...]

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    12 Safety W arnings Precautions 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 o[...]

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    4 Features 3 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM T uner The HT -DB750/HT -DB1750/HT -DB1850 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability , including DVD, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW , and DVD-RW , with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner , all in a single player . Super Digital Sound Master Equipped with a new digital audio technology (auto soun[...]

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    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 "cl[...]

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    VOLTAGE SELECTOR —Rear Panel— Audio Cable Video Cable Remote Control FM Antenna User's Manual AM Antenna Auto Sound Calibration Microphone 8 ASC LSM V-H/P —Front Panel— DOLBY DIGITAL indicator PRO LOGIC II indicator TITLE indicator PRGM indicator STEREO indicator CHAPTER indicator TUNER indicator DSP indicator 7 Description Power ( ) b[...]

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    To open the remote control cover, push the top of the cover, then slide downward. 10 Insert Remote Batteries The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 ° from the remote control sensor. Range of Operation of the Remote Control Remove the battery [...]

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    RS LS C L SW R RS LS C L SW R Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Subwoofer Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting jacks. • Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correctly. • Insert the black wire into the black ( – ) terminal and the gray wire int[...]

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    14 Connecting the V ideo to TV 13 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Composite Video Component Video S-Video TV CONNECTIONS The cooling fan dissipates the heat generated inside the unit so that the unit can be operated normally. The cooling fan is activated automatically to supply cool air to the unit. Please observe the following cautions for your safety . • Make[...]

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    Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2. • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM. Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio O[...]

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    18 • Each time the button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD Receiver indicator (green) will flash alternately. • You can operate the TV while the TV indicator is flashing and the DVD player while the DVD indicator is flashing. • Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By [...]

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    Displaying Disc Information You can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. 20 Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DVD Display disappears Display disappears Display disappears VCD CD Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words DVD RECEIVER SMART NA VI MP3 JPEG [...]

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    Skipping Scenes/Songs 22 DVD VCD CD MP3 DVD VCD 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. • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, [...]

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    A-B Repeat Playback 24 • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEA T PLA YBACK display . • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. 1 Press INFO button twice. A - A - ? REPEA T : A — A - B REPEA T : A — B • The specified segment will be played repeatedly. 4 Press ENTER button at t[...]

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    26 Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD VCD Aspect Ratio DVD 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to 1 Press ZOOM button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 3 Press ENTER button. Press EZ VIEW button. ?[...]

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    28 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song • The selected file will be played. • An MP3 or JPEG disc cannot be moved from the disc information screen. • When playing an MP3 or JPG disc, you cannot use , to move a folder. To move a folder, press (Stop) and then press , . DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the des[...]

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    Using the T itle 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. 2 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘ T itle Menu ’ . DVD 1 Press MENU button. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. 30 Press MENU button to exit the[...]

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    31 32 * If the language you selected is not recorded on the disc, menu language will not change even if you set it to your desired language. Selecting the OSD Language Selecting the Audio Language (recorded on the disc) Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ [...]

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    33 34 Setting TV Screen type 2 1 4 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Setup ’ and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ TV DISPLA Y ’ and then Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. Press RE[...]

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    35 36 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. • This function works only if a DVD disc contains the rating level information. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor[...]

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    2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Setup ’ and then press ENTER button. 4 • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. 3 5 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 37 38 Press Cursor button to move to ‘ P ASSWORD [...]

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    39 40 Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD, VCD, or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. • "LOGO COPYING" will be displayed on the TV screen followed by "LOGO COPIED". 2 1 4 3 5 7 6 8 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. During playback, pres[...]

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    2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the T est T one Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Audio ’ and then press ENTER button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again. L: Front Speaker (L) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer R: Front Speaker (R) LS: Rear Speaker (L) RS: Rear Speaker (R) Press Cursor , , , buttons to mo[...]

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    Setting the Delay T ime 43 44 5.3 ms 10.6 ms 15.9 ms • Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERS If the distance of Df is equal to the distance of Ds in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table. • Setting CENTER SPEAKER If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the[...]

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    45 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. 2 1 4 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Audio ’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ SOUND EDIT ’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. Adj[...]

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    47 48 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 12 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘ Audio ’ and then press ENTER button. • The longer the Cursor button is held down, the greater the effect, and the longer Cursor button is h[...]

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    50 T o listen in the auto sound calibration mode, briefly press ASC button. (If you set the auto sound calibration in the order from 1 to 4 above for the first time) • The selection alternates between ASC ON and ASC OFF in the display. • If you select " ASC ON ", you can listen in the auto sound calibration mode. If you select " [...]

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    52 51 DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW LS RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz ST DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW LS RS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz ST DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW LS RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz ST DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW LS RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT [...]

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    53 54 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button. DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW LS RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz ST DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW LS RS TITLE PB[...]

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    55 56 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, MW, LW broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. Presetting Stations 2 1 • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM ➝ AM " each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed. T une in to the desired station. Press TUNER/ BAND button. A[...]

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    57 58 Convenient Functions • The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set earlier. T o confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: ‘ SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK BRIGHT [...]

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    59 60 Operating the TV with the Remote Control • The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. • If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. When operating the TV with the remote [...]

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    62 61 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. • Is the power cord p[...]

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    64 Specifications 63 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. Do not keep in direct sunlight Keep in a cool ventilated area Keep in a clean Protection jacket. Store vertically. When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean [...]

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    66 Notes on T erminology 65 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. ANGLE These numbers are recorded on D[...]