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Samsung HT-DS420 User Manual

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DIGITAL HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
HT-DS400
HT-DS420
TUNING/CH
TV DVD RECEIVER
OPEN/CLOSE
DVD TUNER AUX
EZ VIEW
NTSC/PAL
SLOW SUB TITLE
STEP
PL II
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MODE
ENTER
SOUND EDIT
TEST TONE
SLEEP
LOGO DIGEST
SLIDE MODE
CANCEL ZOOM
REMAIN
TUNER
MEMORY
P. SCAN
PL II
EFFECT
VOLUME
DSP/EQ REPEAT
BAND
MO/ST
TV/VIDEO MODE
DIMMER
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
Instruction Manual
AH68-01490B
REV:01
THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY:
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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Samsung HT-DS420 Specifications

General IconGeneral
EqualizerYes
Audio decodersDolby Digital, dts
RMS rated power400 W
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Satellite speakers RMS power60 W
Optical disc player typeDVD player
I/O portsAUX1/AUX2

Summary

Safety Warnings

Precautions

General safety advice and precautions for operating the unit, including electrical safety, ventilation, and avoiding hazards.

Features

Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner

Combines multi-disc playback (DVD, CD, MP3, DivX) with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner.

DVD-Audio compatible

Experience high-quality audio performance with on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC for detailed sound.

Built-in 5.1-Channel Amplifier

Features a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier for dynamic sound output.

Dolby Pro Logic II

New multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon Dolby Pro Logic.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Audio compression format delivering full-frequency 5.1 channel sound.

TV Screen Saver Function

Automatically adjusts TV screen brightness and switches to power saving mode.

Power Saving Function

Automatically shuts off the unit after 20 minutes in stop mode.

Customized TV Screen Display

Allows setting a favorite image as background wallpaper during JPEG, DVD, or VCD playback.

Notes on Discs

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)

Offers fantastic audio and video with Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video.

Disc Recording Format

Details on CD-R disc compatibility, usage, and potential playback issues.

Playable Discs

Lists supported disc types (DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, AUDIO-CD, VIDEO-CD) with specifications.

Do not use the following types of disc!

Lists incompatible disc types (LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) and error messages.

Copy Protection

Explains copy protection and connection advice to avoid distorted pictures.

CD-R MP3 Discs

Guidelines for playing MP3 files on CD-R discs, including file naming and format.

CD-R JPEG Discs

Guidelines for playing JPEG files on CD-R discs, including file naming and format.

Description

Front Panel

Identifies and describes the buttons and connectors on the front of the unit.

Rear Panel

Details the various input and output connectors on the rear of the unit.

Accessories

Lists the included accessories such as remote control, cables, and user manual.

Description

Remote Control

Provides a detailed diagram and explanation of the remote control buttons.

Insert Remote Batteries

Step-by-step instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Range of Operation of the Remote Control

Specifies the effective distance and angle for operating the remote control.

Connecting the Speakers

Position of the DVD Player

Guidance on where to place the DVD player for optimal use.

Selecting the Listening Position

Recommendations for optimal speaker and listener placement for surround sound.

Front Speakers LR

Instructions for placing the front left and right speakers.

Rear Speakers LS RS

Instructions for placing the rear left and right speakers.

Center Speaker C

Guidance on placing the center speaker.

Subwoofer SW

Advice on placing the subwoofer.

Back of the Speakers

Details how to connect speaker wires to the speaker terminals.

Back of the Main Unit

Instructions for connecting speaker wire terminals to the main unit.

Connecting the Video Out to TV

METHOD 1 Composite Video

Instructions for connecting the system to a TV using composite video.

METHOD 2 Scart

Instructions for connecting via SCART cable for better quality.

METHOD 3 Component (Progressive Scan) Video

Instructions for connecting via component video for best quality.

P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function

What is Progressive (or Non-Interlaced) Scanning?

Explanation of interlaced vs. progressive scan for clearer picture detail.

Selecting the Video Format

Connecting External Components

Connecting an External Digital Component

How to connect digital devices like Set-Top Boxes or CD Recorders.

Connecting an External Analog Component

How to connect analog devices like VCRs or TVs.

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM antenna connection

Instructions for connecting the supplied FM antenna for optimal reception.

AM antenna connection

Instructions for connecting the AM loop antenna and outdoor wire.

Cooling Fan

Information about the cooling fan and important safety cautions regarding ventilation.

Before Using Your DVD Player

1 Plug the power cord into the AC power supply.

Initial step to connect the unit to the power source.

4 Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode.

Selecting the correct input mode on the TV.

6 Press DVD button to select DVD/CD mode.

Selecting the DVD/CD playback mode.

To Operate the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control

Disc Playback

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.

Procedure to open the disc tray for loading discs.

2 Load a discs.

Instructions on how to properly place a disc into the tray.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.

Procedure to close the disc tray after loading.

To stop playback,

How to stop playback and resume functionality.

To temporarily pause playback,

How to pause and resume playback.

Disc terminology

Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO)

Explanation of groups and tracks for DVD-AUDIO discs.

Titles and chapters (DVD-VIDEO)

Explanation of titles and chapters for DVD-VIDEO discs.

Tracks (Video and music CDs)

Explanation of tracks for Video and music CDs.

Checking the Remaining Time

Press the REMAIN button.

How to check the total and remaining time of a title or chapter.

MP3-CD Playback

4 Press the STOP button to stop playback.

How to stop playback of an MP3-CD.

JPEG File Playback

Slide Mode

Instructions for playing JPEG files using slide show modes.

Digest Function

Allows viewing 9 JPEG images simultaneously on the TV screen.

Rotate/Flip Function

How to rotate and flip JPEG images during playback.

DivX Playback

Skip Forward/Back

How to skip forward or backward between files during playback.

Fast playback

Instructions for fast-forwarding playback.

Zoom Function

How to zoom in on specific areas of the displayed image.

5 Minute Skip function

How to skip forward or backward by 5-minute intervals.

Subtitle Display

How to turn subtitles on or off and select languages.

DivX Feature Table

Displaying Disc Information

Press INFO button.

How to view disc playback information on the TV screen.

Note

Explains symbols and terminology related to disc information display.

Fast/Slow Playback

Fast Playback

How to adjust playback speed for fast-forwarding.

Slow Playback

How to adjust playback speed for slow-motion.

Skipping Scenes/Songs

Briefly press

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

Playing Frame by Frame DVD

How to play back a DVD one frame at a time.

Repeat Playback

Press REPEAT button.

How to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track, song, or directory.

Repeat Playback Options

Details available repeat modes: Chapter, Title, Random, Track, Dir, Disc, Off.

To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen

Steps to select repeat modes via the disc information screen.

A-B Repeat Playback

1 Press INFO button twice.

Initiates A-B repeat playback by pressing INFO twice.

4 Press ENTER button at the end of the desired segment.

Setting the end point (B) for A-B repeat.

Angle Function

1 Press INFO button.

Initiates the angle function by pressing INFO.

2 Press Cursor ► button to move to ANGLE (8) display.

Navigating to the angle selection display.

3 Press Cursor ▲ or numeric buttons to select the desired angle.

Selecting different camera angles for a scene.

Zoom Function

Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function

Enlarges a specific area of the displayed image.

Aspect Ratio

Adjusts the display aspect ratio (e.g., Widescreen).

Bonus Group / Navigating Pages

Bonus Group

Accessing bonus content on DVD-Audio discs using a key number.

Navigating Pages

Selecting images from DVD-Audio discs containing still images.

Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

Audio Language Selection Function

How to select the desired audio language from a DVD.

Subtitle Language Selection Function

How to select the desired subtitle language from a DVD.

Moving Directly to a Scene/Song

Moving to a Title/Track

Directly accessing a specific title or track on a disc.

Moving to a Chapter

Directly accessing a specific chapter on a disc.

Moving to a Specific Time

Directly accessing a specific point in time on a disc.

Using Disc Menu

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the disc menu while the player is stopped.

4 Press ENTER button.

Confirming the selection within the disc menu.

Note PBC (Playback Control) Function

Explanation of PBC function for VCDs and its effects on playback.

Using the Title Menu

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the title menu while the player is stopped.

2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Title Menu'.

Navigating to the title menu option.

3 Press ENTER button.

Confirming the selection to display the title menu.

Setting the Language

Selecting the OSD Language

How to change the On-Screen Display (OSD) language.

Selecting the Audio Language (recorded on the disc)

Selecting the audio language embedded in the disc.

Selecting the Subtitle Language (recorded on the disc)

Selecting the subtitle language embedded in the disc.

Selecting the Menu Language (recorded on the disc)

Selecting the language for disc menus.

Setting TV Screen type

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu to change TV screen type.

Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

WIDE

Setting the display to 16:9 full-screen mode on a wide screen TV.

4:3LB (4:3 Letterbox)

Playing 16:9 pictures in letter box mode on conventional TV.

4:3PS (4:3 Pan&Scan)

Playing 16:9 pictures in pan & scan mode on conventional TV.

Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu for parental controls.

5 Enter the password and then press ENTER button.

Entering the password to confirm the parental control setting.

Setting the Password

1 Press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu to change the password.

4 Press ENTER button.

Confirming the password selection.

5 Enter the password and then press ENTER button.

Entering old and new passwords to change the setting.

Setting the Wallpaper

Setting the Wallpaper

Instructions for setting a desired image as background wallpaper.

To Change the Wallpaper

Steps to change the background wallpaper via the setup menu.

DVD Playback Mode

1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open.

Accessing the menu to select DVD playback mode.

AV SYNC Setup

1 Press the MENU button.

Accessing the menu to adjust AV SYNC settings.

Setting the Speaker Mode

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu for speaker configuration.

3 In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again.

Entering the speaker setup sub-menu.

Setting the Test Tone

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu to perform speaker tests.

Setting the Delay Time

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu to adjust speaker delay times.

5 Press Cursor ◄► to set the Delay time.

Adjusting the delay time for center, rear speakers.

Setting up the Speaker Delay Time

Note

Details on adjusting delay times for 5.1CH, Pro Logic II, AC-3, and DTS modes.

Setting CENTER SPEAKER

Guidelines for setting the center speaker delay based on distances.

Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERS

Guidelines for setting rear speaker delay based on distances.

Setting the Audio Quality

Method 1 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen

Steps to adjust audio quality via the main setup screen.

Method 2 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button

Steps to adjust audio quality using the SOUND EDIT button.

Adjusting Front Speaker Balance

Adjusting the balance between front left and right speakers.

Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance

Adjusting the balance between rear left and right speakers.

Adjusting Center Speaker Level

Adjusting the volume level for the center speaker.

Adjusting Rear Speaker Level

Adjusting the volume level for the rear speakers.

Adjusting Subwoofer Speaker Level

Adjusting the volume level for the subwoofer.

Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

Accessing the setup menu for DRC settings.

4 Press Cursor ▲▼ to adjust the 'DRC'.

Adjusting the Dynamic Range Compression level.

Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function

Press DSP/EQ button.

Using the DSP/EQ function to select sound field modes or EQ settings.

Note

Details on DSP/EQ compatibility and function with different disc types.

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

Press PL II MODE button.

Selecting the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode.

Dolby Pro Logic II Effect

1 Press PL II MODE button to select 'MUSIC' mode.

Setting the mode to 'MUSIC' for Pro Logic II effects.

Listening to Radio

Remote Control Unit

Using the remote control for radio tuning operations.

Main Unit

Using the main unit's buttons for radio tuning.

Press MO/ST button to listen in Mono/Stereo.

Selecting Mono or Stereo sound for FM stations.

Presetting Stations

Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory

Step-by-step guide to storing a radio station into memory.

To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel.

How to recall a stored radio station using the remote.

About RDS broadcasting

Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations

Explanation of RDS service and how it provides station names and program types.

What information can RDS signals provide?

Details the information available via RDS signals like PS Name, RT, and CT.

PTY (Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function

To search for a program using the PTY codes

Instructions on how to search for programs by PTY code.

Convenient Functions

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the DVD player to automatically shut off after a specified time.

Adjusting Display Brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the main unit's display.

Mute Function

Temporarily muting the audio output.

Using Headphones

Instructions for connecting and using headphones for private listening.

Operating a TV with the Remote Control

When operating a TV with the remote control

Steps to make the remote control operate a TV.

TV Brand Code List

A list of codes for various TV brands to enable remote control operation.

Note

Important notes on remote control compatibility and default operation.

Before Calling for Service

Symptom Check/Remedy

Troubleshooting guide for common issues and their solutions.

The password for rating level has been forgotten.

Procedure to reset the password if it is forgotten.

Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs

Handling discs

General advice on how to handle discs to prevent damage and ensure playback.

Disc Storage

Recommendations for storing discs to maintain their condition.

Caution

Warning against allowing discs to become dirty or loading cracked discs.

Handling and Storing Discs

Instructions for cleaning discs and handling condensation.

Specifications

GENERAL

General specifications of the unit, including power, weight, and dimensions.

FM

FM tuner specifications.

AM

AM tuner specifications.

VIDEO

Video output specifications.

TUNER

Tuner specifications.

AMPLIFIER

Amplifier specifications.

SPEAKER

Speaker system specifications.

Specifications

Speaker system

Detailed specifications for the 5.1 channel speaker system.

Impedance

Speaker impedance ratings.

Frequency range

Frequency response range for speakers.

Output sound pressure level

Speaker sensitivity and sound pressure levels.

Rated input

Rated input power for speakers.

Maximum input

Maximum input power for speakers.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Physical dimensions of the speaker system components.

Weights

Weight of the speaker system components.

Notes on Terminology

ANGLE

Explanation of the angle function for multi-angle scenes on DVDs.

CHAPTER NUMBER

Explanation of chapter numbering on DVD discs.

DVD

Definition of DVD and its technologies.

PCM

Definition of Pulse Code Modulation (digital audio).

PBC (PLAYBACK CONTROL)

Explanation of the Playback Control function for Video CDs.

REGION NUMBER

Explanation of region coding for DVD players and discs.

SUBTITLES

Explanation of subtitle languages on DVD discs.

TITLE NUMBER

Explanation of title numbering for multi-movie DVDs.

TRACK NUMBER

Explanation of track numbering for audio and video CDs.

VIDEO CD

Description of Video CDs and their playback capabilities.

Language Code List

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