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Samsung HT-DB300 User Manual

Samsung HT-DB300
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DIGITAL HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
HT-DB300
TV DVD RECEIVER
OPEN/CLOSE
DVD TUNER AUX
EZ VIEW
NTSC/PAL
SLOW SUBTITLE
STEP
TUNING/CH
PL II
RETUR
N
M
E
N
U
IN
FO
MUTE
MODE
ENTER
SOUND EDIT
TEST TONERDS DISPLAY
PTY– PTY+PTY SEARCH
TA
SLEEP
LOGO DIGEST
SLIDE MODE
CANCEL ZOOM
REMAIN
TUNER
MEMORY
PL II
EFFECT
VOLUME
DSP/EQ REPEAT
BAND
MO/ST
TV/VIDEO MODE
DIMMER
V I D E O
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
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Samsung HT-DB300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeHome Theater System
Audio Channels5.1
Total Power Output1000 W
DVD PlaybackYes
HDMI Outputs1
USB PlaybackYes
BluetoothNo
Audio formats supportedDolby Digital, DTS
USB Port1
Optical Digital Input1
FM TunerYes
Wall MountableYes

Summary

Safety Warnings

Class 1 Laser Product Classification

Defines the product classification as a Class 1 Laser product.

Electric Shock and Laser Hazard Warnings

Cautions regarding electric shock risk, not opening the unit, and laser radiation exposure.

Appliance Protection Warnings

Warnings to protect the appliance from rain and moisture to prevent fire or electric shock.

Plug Safety Precautions

Caution regarding proper plug insertion to prevent electric shock.

UK Power Plug Wiring Guide

Instructions for wiring the main power supply plug, specifically for UK users.

Precautions for Use

Installation and Ventilation Guidelines

Guidelines for proper player placement and ensuring adequate ventilation.

Thunderstorm and Environmental Safety

Advice to disconnect power during thunderstorms and protect from moisture/heat.

Battery Disposal Information

Information on the environmental impact of batteries and proper disposal methods.

Product Features Overview

Multi-Disc Playback and Tuner

Highlights the player's combined multi-disc playback and AM/FM tuning capabilities.

Integrated Amplifier and Audio Technologies

Details the built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS.

Screen Saver and Power Saving Functions

Explains automatic screen dimming and power-off features.

Customizable Screen Display

Allows setting a favorite image as the background wallpaper.

Disc Handling and Compatibility

DVD Playback and Regional Codes

Information on DVD playback features and regional coding requirements.

Playable Disc Types

Lists compatible disc formats like DVD, VCD, and Audio-CD.

Incompatible Disc Formats

Lists disc types that cannot be played on this unit.

Copy Protection Guidelines

Guidance on copy protection and recommended connection methods.

Disc Recording Format Details

CD-R Disc Playback

Guidelines for playing CD-R discs, including closure and media types.

CD-R MP3 Disc Requirements

Requirements for playing MP3 files on CD-R discs.

MP3 Audio Format Explanation

Explanation of the MP3 audio format and its compression.

CD-R JPEG Disc Requirements

Requirements for playing JPEG image files on CD-R discs.

Product Description and Indicators

Front Panel Layout

Overview of the player's front panel controls and indicators.

Front Panel Indicator Explanations

Explanation of various status indicators on the front panel.

Rear Panel and Included Accessories

Rear Panel Connectivity Ports

Details on the various input and output ports on the rear panel.

List of Included Accessories

Lists the items provided with the DVD player.

Remote Control Functions

Remote Control Button Identification

Identification and function of each button on the remote control.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Step-by-Step Battery Insertion

Step-by-step guide to insert batteries correctly into the remote.

Battery Handling Precautions

Important safety advice for battery handling and replacement.

Remote Control Operational Range

Information on the remote's effective operational range and angles.

Speaker Placement and Setup

DVD Player Unit Placement

Guidance on optimal placement of the DVD player unit.

Optimal Listening Position

Recommendations for speaker placement relative to the listener and TV.

Front and Rear Speaker Positioning

Instructions for positioning front and rear speakers for best sound.

Center Speaker and Subwoofer Placement

Guidance on placing the center speaker and subwoofer.

Speaker Connection Guide

Connecting Wires to Speakers

How to connect speaker wires to the speaker terminals.

Connecting Cables to Main Unit

How to connect speaker cables to the main unit's terminals.

Antenna Connections for Radio

FM Antenna Setup

Steps for connecting the FM antenna and advice for outdoor antennas.

AM/MW/LW Antenna Setup

Steps for connecting the AM loop antenna and outdoor antennas.

Cooling Fan Information

Information regarding the unit's cooling fan and ventilation.

Connecting to Your Television

Composite Video Connection

Instructions for connecting via composite video cable for good quality.

SCART Connection for Best Quality

Instructions for connecting via SCART cable for optimal picture quality.

SCART Cable Usage Notes

Notes on SCART cable usage and setting the RGB-COMPOSITE selector.

Connecting External Audio/Video Sources

Connecting Digital Components

Connecting digital audio/video sources like CD/DVD recorders.

Connecting Analog Components

Connecting analog audio/video sources like VCRs or camcorders.

Initial DVD Player Setup

Connecting the Power Cord

Instruction to plug the power cord into the AC power supply.

Selecting TV Video Input Mode

How to use the TV/VIDEO button to select the correct video input.

Setting the Video Format (NTSC/PAL)

Setting NTSC or PAL for TV compatibility.

Unified Remote Control Operation

Activating TV Control Mode

Making the TV indicator flash to enable TV control via remote.

Powering On the Television

Turning on the television using the remote control's POWER button.

Activating DVD Player Control Mode

Making the DVD indicator flash to enable DVD player control.

Selecting DVD/CD Playback Mode

Choosing DVD or CD playback mode using the DVD button.

Basic Disc Playback Operations

Opening and Closing Disc Tray

Using the OPEN/CLOSE button for disc tray access.

Loading Discs Correctly

Proper procedure for inserting discs into the tray.

Starting and Stopping Playback

How to start playback and stop, with resume options.

Pausing and Resuming Playback

Temporarily pausing playback and then resuming it.

Checking Disc Playback Time

How to check the remaining time on the disc using the REMAIN button.

Viewing Disc Information

Using the INFO Button for Details

Accessing playback details by pressing the INFO button.

Understanding Disc Terminology

Definitions of Title, Chapter, and Track/File in disc playback.

Interpreting Screen Display Icons

Explanation of various icons displayed on the screen during playback.

Fast and Slow Motion Playback

Performing Fast Playback

How to perform fast forward playback at various speeds.

Performing Slow Motion Playback

How to perform slow motion playback at different speeds.

VCD Reverse Slow Playback Note

Note that reverse slow playback is not supported for VCDs.

Navigating Content: Skipping and Frame Advance

Skipping Chapters and Tracks

How to skip to the previous or next chapter, track, or directory.

VCD Track Skipping Behavior

Specific VCD track skipping functionality (5-minute increments).

Frame-by-Frame Playback

How to advance playback one frame at a time using the STEP button.

Playback Mode Audio Notes

Notes on audio behavior during fast, slow, and step motion playback.

Repeat Playback Functions

Using the REPEAT Button Modes

How to select repeat modes like Chapter, Title, Random, Track, Disc, Off.

Explanation of Repeat Options

Detailed explanation of each available repeat playback mode.

VCD Repeat Playback Considerations

Specific instructions for repeat playback on VCDs with PBC enabled.

Selecting Repeat Mode via Disc Info Screen

Setting repeat modes using the disc information screen.

A-B Repeat Playback Function

Defining A-B Repeat Start and End Points

How to set the start (A) and end (B) points for A-B repeat playback.

Returning to Normal Playback

How to cancel A-B repeat and return to normal playback mode.

A-B Repeat Limitation for MP3/JPEG

Note that the A-B Repeat function does not work on MP3 or JPEG discs.

Angle Functionality for DVD Viewing

Accessing the Angle Selection Display

How to access the angle selection display using INFO and Cursor buttons.

Selecting Different Camera Angles

How to select different camera angles for a scene using controls.

Angle Function Disc Compatibility Note

Note that the angle function only works with discs having multiple angles.

Image Zoom and Aspect Ratio Adjustments

Zooming In on Image Areas

How to enlarge specific areas of the displayed image using ZOOM and ENTER.

Adjusting Aspect Ratio with EZ VIEW

Using EZ VIEW to adjust aspect ratio and remove black bars.

Available Zoom Levels

Details the different zoom levels available: 1.5x, 2x, 3x, and Off.

Limitations of Zoom Functionality

Notes on zoom function limitations with multi-camera DVDs or built-in ratios.

Selecting Audio and Subtitle Languages

Audio Language Selection Process

Instructions to select the desired audio track language.

Subtitle Language Selection Process

Instructions to select the desired subtitle track language.

Language Selection Notes

Notes on language availability on discs and SUBTITLE button usage.

Direct Navigation to Scenes and Songs

Navigating to Specific Titles or Tracks

How to select and jump to specific titles or tracks using controls.

Navigating to Specific Chapters

How to select and jump to specific chapters using controls.

Navigating to Specific Playback Times

How to jump to a specific time within playback using numeric buttons.

MP3 and JPEG Disc Navigation

Navigation specific to folders and files on MP3/JPEG discs.

JPEG File Playback Modes

Using Slide Show Mode for JPEGs

How to set up and use the slide show mode for JPEG images.

Slide Show Transition Effects

Various transition effects available for slide shows (1-11, Random, None).

Navigating Through Slideshow Images

Moving between images in a slideshow using cursor buttons.

JPEG Image Viewing Functions

Digest Function for Multiple JPEGs

Displaying multiple JPEG images simultaneously in a 9-window view.

Selecting Images from Digest View

Choosing a specific image from the digest view for full playback.

Navigating Digest View Images

Moving between images in the 9-window digest view.

Image Rotation and Flipping

Rotating and flipping JPEG images during playback using cursor buttons.

Using Disc and Title Menus

Accessing and Navigating Disc Menus

Opening and selecting options within the disc-specific menu.

VCD Playback Control (PBC)

Controls for VCD playback features, including PBC toggle.

Accessing and Selecting Title Menus

Opening and selecting specific movie titles from the title menu.

System Language Configuration

Entering the Setup Menu

How to enter the main setup screen using the MENU button.

Navigating to Setup Options

Moving to the 'Setup' category within the main menu.

Language Settings Management

Setting On-Screen Display (OSD) Language

How to select the language for the on-screen display.

Selecting Audio Track Language

How to choose the desired audio track language for playback.

Selecting Subtitle Track Language

How to choose the desired subtitle track language.

Setting Disc Menu Language

How to select the language for disc menus.

TV Screen Type and Aspect Ratio Settings

Accessing TV Display Settings

Navigating to the 'TV DISPLAY' options within the setup menu.

Selecting TV Screen Aspect Ratio

How to choose the screen aspect ratio (Wide, 4:3 LB, 4:3 PS).

Adjusting TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

Wide Screen (16:9) Display

How to display 16:9 content in full-screen on a wide TV.

Letterbox (4:3LB) Display

How to display 16:9 content on a 4:3 TV with black bars.

Pan & Scan (4:3PS) Display

How to display 16:9 content on a 4:3 TV with cropped sides.

Aspect Ratio Setting Considerations

Limitations for 4:3 DVDs and variability based on TV/disc.

Parental Control and Rating Level Setup

Accessing Parental Control Settings

How to navigate to the 'PARENTAL' settings within the setup menu.

Selecting Content Rating Level

How to choose a parental control rating level for restricted playback.

Password Management for Parental Controls

Accessing Password Setting Menu

How to navigate to the 'PASSWORD' change option in setup.

Procedure for Changing Password

Steps to enter the old password, new password, and confirm.

Customizing Wallpaper Settings

Setting Wallpaper During Playback

How to set a favorite image as the wallpaper during playback.

Changing Wallpaper via Setup Menu

Instructions to modify wallpaper settings through the setup menu.

Speaker Mode Configuration

Accessing Speaker Setup Menu

Navigating to the 'SPEAKER SETUP' options within the audio menu.

Selecting Speaker Modes (SMALL/NONE)

Setting speaker modes like SMALL or NONE for installed speakers.

Speaker Testing and Audio Configuration

Setting and Playing Test Tone

How to enable and play a test tone to check speaker output.

Manual Speaker Testing Procedure

Using the TEST TONE button for manual speaker checks.

Audio Delay Time Adjustments

Setting Speaker Delay Time

How to adjust speaker delay times for optimal sound synchronization.

Adjusting Center and Surround Delays

Specific steps for setting delay times for center and surround speakers.

Audio Quality Fine-Tuning

Adjusting Audio Quality via Setup Menu

Using the setup menu to adjust speaker balance and levels.

Manual Audio Quality Adjustments

Using the SOUND EDIT button for manual speaker level adjustments.

Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) Settings

Enabling and Adjusting DRC

How to enable and adjust Dynamic Range Compression for Dolby Digital sound.

Sound Field (DSP) and EQ Options

Selecting Sound Field (DSP) Modes

How to choose different sound field (DSP) modes for various genres.

Dolby Pro Logic II Audio Modes

Choosing Pro Logic II Audio Modes

How to select specific audio modes like MUSIC, CINEMA, PRO LOGIC.

Dolby Pro Logic II Effect Adjustments

Adjusting Panorama Sound Effect

How to adjust the PANORAMA effect for a wider soundstage.

Adjusting Center Width Effect

How to adjust the CENTER WIDTH for focused center channel sound.

Adjusting Dimension Sound Effect

How to adjust the DIMENSION for sound field depth.

Radio Tuning and Listening

General Radio Tuning Instructions

General instructions for tuning into FM, MW, or LW broadcast stations.

Automatic and Manual Tuning Methods

Using automatic station search and manual frequency tuning.

Mono and Stereo Listening Modes

Switching between MONO and STEREO audio for FM stations.

Storing and Tuning Preset Radio Stations

Storing Favorite Radio Stations

How to save up to 15 FM, 8 MW, and 7 LW stations.

Example: Presetting FM 89.1

Step-by-step example for presetting a specific FM station.

Accessing Preset Stations

How to tune into previously saved preset radio stations.

Understanding RDS Radio Broadcasting

RDS Functionality Explained

How RDS provides additional station information like names and program types.

Displaying RDS Signal Information

How to show RDS data like PS, RT, and CT using the RDS DISPLAY button.

Interpreting RDS Data Display

Understanding the meaning of characters and information displayed via RDS.

PTY Search Functionality for Radio

Using PTY Search to Find Programs

How to search for radio programs based on their Program Type (PTY) codes.

PTY Codes and Program Type Definitions

List of PTY codes and their corresponding program type definitions.

Convenient Player Functions

Sleep Timer Setting and Usage

How to set a timer for the DVD player to automatically shut off.

Confirming and Canceling Sleep Timer

How to check the remaining sleep time and cancel the timer.

Display Adjustments and Muting

Adjusting Unit Display Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of the main unit's display screen.

Using the Mute Function

How to mute the audio output and unmute it.

Headphone Usage

Connecting Headphones to the Unit

How to connect headphones to the PHONES jack for private listening.

Caution on Volume Levels with Headphones

Warning about excessive volume levels to prevent hearing damage.

Remote Control TV Operation Setup

Programming Remote for TV Control

How to set the remote control to operate the TV by entering brand codes.

TV Brand Code Reference List

List of codes for various TV brands to program the remote.

TV Brand Code Mapping

Comprehensive Brand-to-Code List

A comprehensive list mapping TV brands to their corresponding remote control codes.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resolving Disc Tray and Playback Problems

Solutions for disc loading issues and playback not starting.

Troubleshooting Audio Output Issues

Troubleshooting steps for no sound or sound from limited speakers.

Addressing Picture and Sound Malfunctions

Addressing display issues, no picture, or condensation problems.

Resolving Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Issues

Checks for Dolby Digital 5.1 CH compatibility and correct settings.

Advanced Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Disc Playback and Quality

Issues with disc reading, playback, or picture quality.

Remote Control and Input Issues

Remedies for non-responsive remote controls or incorrect input modes.

Language, Subtitle, and Menu Problems

Problems with audio, subtitles, or menu screen display.

Aspect Ratio and Radio Reception Issues

Troubleshooting aspect ratio changes and radio reception problems.

Unit Malfunctions and Reset Procedures

Handling unit errors and resetting settings to default values.

Parental Control Password Recovery

Steps to take if the parental control password is forgotten.

Disc Handling and Storage Best Practices

Proper Disc Handling Techniques

Proper methods for handling discs to prevent scratches and fingerprints.

Disc Storage Recommendations

Guidelines for storing discs in cool, clean, and protected conditions.

Disc Cleaning Procedures

Instructions on how to clean discs properly with mild detergent.

Condensation Handling Note

Information on dealing with condensation effects inside the player.

Product Specifications

General Performance Specifications

Details on physical dimensions, operating temperature, and humidity.

Tuner Performance Specifications

Information on radio tuner sensitivity, S/N ratio, and distortion.

Amplifier Output Specifications

Details on speaker output power, frequency range, and channel separation.

Speaker System Performance Details

Specifications for the 5.1 channel speaker system, including impedance.

Glossary of Technical Terms

Definition of ANGLE Function

Explanation of the ANGLE function for viewing scenes from different perspectives.

Definition of CHAPTER NUMBER

Definition of chapter numbers for searching within DVD discs.

Technical Definition of DVD

Technical definition of a DVD disc and its underlying technology.

Definition of PCM Audio

Explanation of PCM as Pulse Code Modulation for digital audio.

Definition of PBC (Playback Control)

Definition of PBC for video CDs and menu selection features.

Definition of Region Number

Explanation of region numbers for DVD discs and player compatibility.

Definition of Subtitles

Information on subtitle languages available on DVD discs.

Definition of Title Number

Definition of title numbers for discs containing multiple movies.

Definition of Track Number

Definition of track numbers for locating songs on audio/video CDs.

Definition of Video CD (VCD)

Definition of Video CD and its playback capabilities.

Explanation of Digital Audio Technologies

Explanations of DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound technologies.

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