/9/04 4:56 PM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DB300 Instruction Manual TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO DIMMER MODE DVD TUNER BAND AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW MO/ST SUBTITLE STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT TUNING/CH VOLUME U MEN INFO PL II EFFECT PL II MODE E UT M RE TU RN 1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG ENTER RDS DISPLAY PTY– PTY SEARCH TA TEST TONE PTY+ SOUND EDIT TUNER MEMORY COMPACT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO SLEEP CANCEL ZOOM LOGO SLIDE MODE DIGEST REMAIN
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 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~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 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~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 6 Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DB300 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. Built-in 5.1-Channel Amplifier The HT-DB300 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 7 Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................2 Features..............................................................
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 8 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~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 9 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 the CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 10 Description —Front Panel— Play/Pause ( Power ( ) button Stop ( ) button ) button Function button Open/Close button Standby indicator Volume control Headphone Jack Tuning Up & Skip ( ) buttons Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Disc Tray DOLBY DIGITAL indicator CHAPTER indicator LINEAR PCM indicator DSP indicator PRGM indicator STEREO indicator TUNER indicator TITLE indicator PBC indicator LINEAR PCM L C S TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM ST TUNED R SW LS
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 11 Video Output Connector External Video Component Input Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. External Digital Component Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. S-Video Output Connector If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to the player's S-Video output jack. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 5.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 12 Description —Remote Control— DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button EZ VIEW, NTSC/PAL button TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO DIMMER MODE DVD TUNER BAND AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW MO/ST SUBTITLE STEP DSP/EQ REPEAT TV indicator DVD RECEIVER indicator MODE button DVD button STEP button DSP/EQ button AUX button TUNER BAND button SUBTITLE button SLOW, MO/ST button REPEAT button Play/Pause button TUNING/CH PL II MODE PL II
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 13 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 cells: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 14 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. Front Speakers L R • Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) toward you. • Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the same height as your ear.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 15 Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Center Speaker Red Green VOLTAGE SELECTOR Blue Purple Gray Subwoofe Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) 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. • Insert the black wire intot he black (-) • terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correctly.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 16 Connecting the FM and AM(MW) Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). 1 2 3 If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). AM Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. ANTENNA FM Antenna (supplied) VOLTAGE SELECTOR FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 17 Connecting the Video to TV CONNECTIONS VOLTAGE SELECTOR TV Composite Video * S-Video Component Video Depending on your TV, Component Video input connectors may be marked as DVD Video input connectors. 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~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 18 Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Combo or CD Recorder. VOLTAGE SELECTOR Optical Cable (not included) DIGITAL OUT 1 2 3 VIDEO IN Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV. Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 19 Connecting an External Analog Component CONNECTIONS Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV. VOLTAGE SELECTOR Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. VIDEO OUT The AC Cord must be plugged into an appropriate socket. Before plugging your system into an AC outlet, you must check the voltage. Check the position of the voltage selector on the rear of the system (OPTIONAL).
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 20 Before Using Your DVD Player Your 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. Selecting the Video Format Turn off the main unit and then press NTSC/PAL. • By default, the video format is set to "PAL".
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG Press the MODE button so that the TV indicator on the remote control flashes. TV 5 Page 21 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 6 Press DVD button to select DVD/CD mode. DVD RECEIVER Press the MODE button so that the DVD RECEIVER indicator on the remote control flashes. TV 3 DVD RECEIVER To Operate the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control Press MODE button.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 22 Disc Playback 1 3 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Load a disc. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. DVD VCD To stop playback, press STOP during playback. CD • If pressed once, “PRESS PLAY” is displayed and the • Playback starts automatically. MP3 JPEG • Playback starts automatically.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 23 Displaying Disc Information You can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Display disappears Display disappears Display disappears • What is a Title? A movie contained in a DVD disc. • What is a Chapter? Note Each title on a DVD disc is divided into several smaller sections called "chapters".
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 24 Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold DVD VCD CD MP3 . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: DVD VCD Note 21 • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCDs.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 25 Skipping Scenes/Songs DVD VCD CD Briefly press MP3 . • 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.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 26 Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD MP3 JPEG Repeat Playback Options CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter. TITLE Repeatedly plays the selected title. RANDOM Plays tracks in random order.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 27 A-B Repeat Playback DVD 1 VCD 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 VCD or CD, press INFO button once. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory. OPERATION 3 Press Cursor , buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the segment. • The specified segment will be played repeatedly.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 28 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 3 1/3 Press Cursor , buttons 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 25 • The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 29 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 DVD 3 VCD Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: ENTER SELECT OPERATION Aspect Ratio DVD Press EZ VIEW button.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 30 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 (KOREAN, ENGLISH, JAPANESE, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. EN 2/3 JA 3/3 Subtitle Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 31 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 VCD 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 03/05 001/002 0:00:01 1/1 Press Cursor , buttons to move to time display. 01/05 025/040 1:17:30 01/05 1/1 Moving to a Specific Time 5 3 Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter display.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 32 JPEG File Playback JPEG 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 1 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. • Playback starts automatically. • Each image is shown for 5 seconds before another image is displayed. 3 Press SLIDE MODE button. • Playback starts automatically.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 33 Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. 2 • JPEG files will be shown in Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired image and then press ENTER button. • The selected image is played for 5 seconds before moving to 9 windows. the next image. OPERATION To view the previous or next image with 9 windows, press . Rotate/Flip Function Press Cursor , , , buttons during playback.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 34 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 Press MENU button. • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF. 3 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’ and then press ENTER button.
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 35 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 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 36 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 1 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 3 1/9/04 5:05 PM Press ENTER button. 4 Page 37 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 38 Setting TV Screen type 1 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then 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. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 39 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 size, 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 40 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 37 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 3 1/9/04 5:05 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Page 41 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 42 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 39 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 3 1/9/04 5:05 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Page 43 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 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 44 Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when the image you like comes up. 2 Press LOGO button. • “LOGO COPY DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen. LOGO COPY 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 45 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 Press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 46 Setting the Speaker Mode 1 3 Press MENU button. 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. • For C, LS, and RS, each time the button • is pressed, the mode switches alternately as follows: SMALL ➝ NONE. For L and R, the mode is set to SMALL.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 47 Setting the Test Tone 1 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 button is pressed again at this time, the test tone will stop. SETUP Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:05 PM Page 48 Setting the Delay Time 1 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 3 1/9/04 5:05 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Page 49 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. SETUP • Setting CENTER SPEAKER If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 50 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 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 the desired item and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG Method 2 1/9/04 5:06 PM When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 TITLE Page 51 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 , .
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 52 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 Press MENU button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. 2 4 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , adjust the ‘DRC’.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 53 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. Press DSP/EQ button. • "DSP" appears on the display panel. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: SETUP Note POP, JAZZ, ROCK: Depending on the genre of music, you can select from POP, JAZZ, and ROCK.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 54 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 55 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. 1 Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode. 2 • You can select either 0 or 1. LINEAR PCM L C LS DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA ST TUNED R SW RS kHz MHz Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 56 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 Press TUNER/ BAND button. • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM ➝ AM " each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed. 2 Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 Automatic Tuning 2 Manual Tuning When is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 57 Presetting Stations You can store up to: • FM • AM(MW) 15 FM stations 15 MW stations Frequency Modulation Medium Wave 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". TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED 2 • Refer to Step 2 on page 49 to TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST 4 to display. Tune in to a station.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 58 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 59 Adjusting Display Brightness Mute Function You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call. Press DIMMER button. • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: ‘SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK BRIGHT’. Press MUTE button. • ‘MUTE’ flash in the display. • To restore the sound, press the button again.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 60 Operating the TV with the Remote Control When operating the TV with the remote control 1 Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control to 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 61 TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code No.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 62 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Page 63 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 64 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling disc 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 65 Specifications G E N E R A L T F U N M E R T U AM N E R Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion VIDEO INPUT Component Video V I D E O O U T P U T Composite Video Component Video 160W 7.2Kg 360 x 65 x 368 mm +5°C ~ +35°C 10% ~ 75% 10dB 60dB 0.5% 54dB 40dB 2% Y:1.0Vp-p(75Ω load), Pr:0.70Vp-p(75Ω load),Pb:0.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 66 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.
39P~74P(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 5:06 PM Page 67 Memo MISCELLANEOUS 64
1p~38p(DB300)-GB-XSG 1/9/04 4:56 PM Page 2 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: ENG AH68-01285K
