Samsung HT-DS490 manual

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    DIGIT AL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT -DS490 TUNING/CH TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUB TITLE STEP PL II RETURN M E N U IN FO MUTE MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY P. SC AN PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEAT BAND MO/ST TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO In[...]

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    1 Safety W arnings Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEA TED, A VOID EXPO- SURE TO BEAM. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside thi[...]

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    2 Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Inst all 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 pla[...]

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    Features 3 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM T uner The HT -DS490 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability , including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW , and DVD-R/RW , with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner , all in a single player . Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal dec[...]

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    4 PREP ARA TION Contents PREP ARA TION Safety W arnings ..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions ......................................................................................................................[...]

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    DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital 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. V I D E O DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order f[...]

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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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    DSP P .SCAN TITLE GRP CHAP PRGM TRK ST TUNED kHz MHz LINEAR PCM D VD A UDIO MPEG L C R SW LS S RS RDS RT REP .1 TA DOLBY DIGIT AL indicator P. SCAN indicator PRO LOGIC indicator TITLE indicator PROGRAM indicator RDS indicator RT T A indicator STEREO indicator REPEA T indicator CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator TUNER indicator 7 Description RADIO FR[...]

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    ANTENNA SUBWOOFER CENTER IMPEDANCE FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4 Ω SUBWOOFER : 4 Ω —Rear Panel— Audio Cable Video Cable Remote Control FM Antenna User's Manual AM Antenna FM Antenna Connector 5.1 Channel Speaker Output T erminals V ideo Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector . Accesso[...]

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    TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUBTITLE STEP PL II R E T U R N M EN U IN F O MUTE MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE RDS DISPLA Y PTY– PTY+ PTY SEARCH TA SLEEP LOGO DIGEST SLIDE MODE CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME DSP/EQ REPEA T BAND MO/ST TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER TUNING/CH P. SCAN PL II MODE button V[...]

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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 batter[...]

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    RS LS C L SW R Rear Speakers • Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there isn't enough room, place these speakers to face each other . • Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear , facing slightly downward. * Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects[...]

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    • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting jacks. • Insert the black wire into the black (–) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. • Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct. Black Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker . 1 Insert the wire into the terminal and[...]

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    Connect your pair of wireless rear speakers, (L) and (R), to the wireless rear amplifier . 1 Insert the power plug into an outlet, and then press the POWER button on the front panel. • The Power Standby indicator will light up. • To turn off the wireless rear amplifier , press the POWER button in Standby mode. 2 • Do not connect the wireless [...]

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    • Sound will be heard from the wireless rear speakers in DVD 5.1-CH or Dolby Pro Logic II mode only . • In 2-CH mode, no sound will be heard from the wireless rear speakers. 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&[...]

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    Connecting the V ideo Out to TV 15 METHOD 2 Scart ............... Better Quality If you television is equipped with an SCART input, connect an Scart Jack (not supplied) from the A V OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the SCART IN jack on your television. METHOD 1 Composite Video ............... Good Quality Connect the supplied video cable[...]

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    CONNECTIONS 16 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[...]

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    17 Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGIT AL IN’. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2 . • Y ou can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM . Connecting External Components Con[...]

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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: DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2 . • Y ou can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGIT AL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM . Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Au[...]

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    19 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. SUBWOOFER CENTER IMPEDANCE FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4 Ω SUBWOOFER : 4 Ω ANTENNA FM Antenna (supplied) AM Loop Antenna (supplied) If AM reception is poor , connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied).[...]

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    20 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 sure the unit is well-ventilated. If the unit has poor ventilation, the temperature insid[...]

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    21 Before Using Y our DVD Player Y our DVD player is capable of playing DVD, VCD, 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.[...]

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    22 • Each time the button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD Receiver indicator (green) will flash alternately . • Y ou 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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    Disc Playback • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be played. • T able of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. • To resume playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE ( ) button again. 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button [...]

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    • In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( )" are applicable to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs. Where a particular DVD type is mentioned, it is indicated separately . • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. DVD Note Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audios are divided i[...]

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    Checking the Remaining T ime Each time the REMAIN button is pressed Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. 25 CHAPTER REMAIN TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED DVD- VIDEO TRACK REMAIN GROUP REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED GROUP ELAPSED DVD- AUDIO CD VCD TRACK REMAIN TO TA L ELAPSED TO[...]

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    26 CONNECTIONS • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play . • T able of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. Note MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. 2 In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button. • The M[...]

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    JPEG File Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder , or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this DVD player . Slide Mode JPEG 27 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray . • Each time the button is pressed, the slide moves backward or forward. Press to skip to the next slide. 1 • Playback starts aut[...]

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    Rotate/Flip Function button: Flip V ertically button: Flip Horizontally button: Rotate 90° Counterclockwise button: Rotate 90° Clockwise Digest Function 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired image and then press ENTER button. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in 9 windows. Y ou can view 9 JPEG images[...]

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    Fast playback DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Go to the next file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. • Go to the previous file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. Press and hold button. • Each time the button is held down during playback, the pla[...]

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    5 Minute Skip function 30 • When playing the DivX disk, you can play the file with extension of A VI only . • Among the available DivX audio formats, DTS Audio is not supported. • WMV V8 is not supported for WMV files. • When burning a subtitle file to a CD-ROM with your PC, be sure to burn it as an SMI file. • DivX Disc does not playing [...]

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    31 Displaying Disc Information Y ou can view disc playback information on the TV screen. 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 DivX JPEG S[...]

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    32 OPERA TION Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD VCD CD MP3 Press and hold . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback DVD VCD DivX • Reverse slow playback does not work[...]

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    Skipping Scenes/Songs DVD VCD MP3 DVD DVD VCD MP3 Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter , track, or directory (file) will be played. • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds. • No sound is heard during slow pla[...]

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    Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter , title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). Press REPEA T button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG • Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turned [...]

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    A-B Repeat Playback • 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 th[...]

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    36 OPERA TION Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( ) display . 1 Press INFO button. 1/3 • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 3 Press Cursor , or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. 2/3 3/3 1/3 1/3 • The Angle function[...]

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    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 enlarge. 1 Press ZOOM button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 3 Press ENTER button. Press EZ VIEW but[...]

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    38 OPERA TION Bonus Group / Navigating Pages 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 . Bonus Group When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically . • Y ou can select the desired[...]

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    39 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language (ENGLISH, SP ANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. 1 Press INFO button twice. SP 2/3 FR 3/3 EN 1/3 EN 01/ 03 OFF SP 02/ [...]

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    40 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 JPEG 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 [...]

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    Using Disc Menu Y ou can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 41 2 • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF . • When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc, the " This menu is not supported " message appe[...]

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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 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. 42 Press MENU button[...]

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    43 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 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~78P(DS490)-GB 9/16/04 1:38 PM Page 40[...]

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    44 * 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) 4 • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English. 3 Selecting the Subtitle Lang[...]

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    45 Setting TV Screen type 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode, 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. P[...]

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    46 SETUP 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 size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. ✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" [...]

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    47 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 43P~78P(DS490)-GB 9/16/04 1:38 PM Page 44[...]

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    48 • 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. 4 • The password is set to "7890" by default. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen. • If you have selected Level 6, yo[...]

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    2 1 In Stop mode press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 49 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. • The password is set to "7890" by default. Note 43P~78P(DS490)-GB 9/16/04 1:38 PM Page 46[...]

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    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. 50 Press Cursor button to move to ‘P ASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Press ENTER button. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. S[...]

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    51 Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. DVD VCD JPEG • “ COPY LOGO DATA ” will be displayed on the TV screen. • The selected wallpaper will be displayed. • You can repeat Steps 1 and 2 to set up to 3 wallpapers. 2 1 4 3 During playback, press PLA Y/P AUSE butt[...]

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    52 SETUP 2 1 3 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. To Change the W allpaper 5 4 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER . Press RETURN button to [...]

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    2 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 4 3 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 53 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , button to move to ‘DVD VIDE[...]

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    54 SETUP : eo VD DVD AV SYNC Setup Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. • 'Audio' menu appears. 2 1 • Setup menu appears. • AV-SYNC screen appears. 3 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘A V -SYNC’[...]

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    2 1 4 3 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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER [...]

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    Setting the T est T one Press the Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. L: Front Speaker (L) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer R: Front Speaker (R) LS: Rear Speaker (L) RS: Rear Speaker (R) Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 56 SETUP 2 1 In Stop mode,[...]

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    Setting the Delay T ime 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. 57 Setting up the Speaker Delay T ime When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the sam[...]

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    58 Df: The distance from FRONT SPEAKER Dc: The distance from CENTER SPEAKER Ds: The distance from SURROUND SPEAKER Ideal CENTER SPEAKER placement It is desirable to place all speakers within this circle. Ideal SURROUND SPEAKER placement SETUP • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC. 4 3 5 P[...]

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    59 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode, 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 b[...]

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    Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance • You can select between 00 and –06 and OFF. • The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. • The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. Method[...]

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    61 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 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. • The Cursor button is pressed, the greater the effect, and the Cursor button is pressed, the[...]

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    62 Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function DSP(Digital Signal Processor) DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ: You can select from ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC, depending on the genre of music. • "DSP" appears on the display panel. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: POP, JAZZ, R[...]

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    Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. • CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack. • PRO LOGIC: You will experience a realistic multi-channel[...]

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    64 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 12 • You can select between 0 and 7. • You can select between 0 and 6. 34 • PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. • CENTER WIDTH: Sound is ou[...]

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    65 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. 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. Automatic T uning 2 Manual T [...]

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    66 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 63 to automatically or manually tune in to a station. 2 1 • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM ➝ AM". • “PRGM” flashes in the display. Tune in to a station. 3 Example: Pr[...]

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    About RDS broadcasting • RDS is not available for AM broadcasts. • RDS may not operate correctly if the station tuned is not transmitting RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. • If searching finishes at once,“ PS ”,and “ RT ” will not appear on the display. Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations What[...]

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    PTY (Program T ype) indication and PTY -SEARCH function 68 To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember... • The PTY Search is only applicable to preset stations. • To stop searching any time during the process, press PTY SEARCH while searching. • There is a time limit in doing the following steps. If the setting is [...]

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    69 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. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed the preset time changes as follo[...]

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    70 MISCELLANEOUS • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: SLIGHTLY DARK ➞ DARK ➞ BRIGHT . TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz 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. Using Headphones Use he[...]

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    71 Operating a 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 a TV with the remote control[...]

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    72 MISCELLANEOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SAMSUNG ANAM DAEWOO LG HITACHI JVC SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN RCA PANASONIC SABA PHILIPS GRUNDIG ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE THOMSON NORDMENDE LOEWE OPTA BLAUPUNKT SIEMENS TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code 00([...]

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    73 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 plug[...]

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    74 • 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. • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. • Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of angle and distance? [...]

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    75 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 it with a mild det[...]

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    76 Specifications MISCELLANEOUS 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 Composite Video Scart Jack Component Video Front speaker output Center speak[...]

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    Notes on T erminology 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 DVD dis[...]

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    78 MISCELLANEOUS Memo 43P~78P(DS490)-GB 9/16/04 1:38 PM Page 75[...]

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    AH68-01547B THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: AV SYNC NA[...]