Samsung HT-DB390 Owner’s Manual

DIGITAL HOME

THEATER SYSTEM

HT-DB390

Instruction Manual

Warnings

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REARCOVER,

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL,

Note to CATV system installer :

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer's attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC

which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,

in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASERproduct,

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the ide[_tificationsticker I_ted on the back of your player, Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (fur_iture), with e_ough space around it for ventilation (3~4i_ches), Make sure the ventilation slots

are not covered, Do not stack ar_ythingor_topof the player, Do not placethe player on amplifiers er other equipment which [nay become

hot. Before movir_gthe player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for cor_tinuoususe.Switchir_goff the DVDplayer to

the sta_d-by mode does trot disconnect the electrical supply. Irlorder to discor_r_actthe player completely from the power supply,

remove the mair_plug from the wall outlet, especially wher_left ur_usedfor a Ior_gperiod of titus,

,///_ This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside

this unit.

This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit,

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this applianceto rainor moisture,

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADEOF PLUGTO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT,

Duringthu_;dars orms, discor_r;ectAC mair_plug from the

wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to light[ring could damage the u[fit,

Protcc:tile payorfromrioistur0(.e,vsess), andexcess

heat_egtirepass)or equprns[_tcreatingstro_gmagnetcor eledrc fieds (ia speakers.). Dscot,nedt_e ps,_ercablefro_ theAOsegplyif the slayerrsefJncticos.Yourplayerisfist intendedfor rdusttialuse

Useof :hisproductisfor _rsena useo[dy.

Co densatior__ay occurifyour payer ordisc havebeo_s:oredr_cold tern_ratures.

Ift_ar_sporiingtheplayerduringthewinter,wet approx,_a_ely2 _ours

urti the unitas _aCflC_roo[_tem_rature bo'o_ usi hg.

Do [_ot expose the ur_itto dircct sunlight or other heat SOUrCeS.

This could lead ooverheati[_g a[_d malfu[_e io[_ of he uni.

The battery used with this product cor_tainchemicals that are l_armful to the erwiror_me[_t,

Do not dispose of batteries in the general householdtrash.

Instructions

READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be road before the appliance is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be

followed. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this video product near water- foroxample, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

OVERLOADING Do not ovodoad wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of fire or olectdc shock.

VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked

by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer's instructions have been followed.

POWER CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

CLEANING

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners

or aerosot cleaners. Use a damp ctoth for cleaning.

LIGHTNING

For added protection of this video product receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the video product

due to lightning and power-line surges.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

ACCESSORIES

Do not place this video product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The video product may fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting

of the appliance shoutd foltow the manufacturer's

instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

POWER SOURCES

This video product should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of supply to your home, consult your

appliance dealer or local power company.

For video products intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer

to the operating instructions.

POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

POLARIZATION

This video product is equipped with a poladzed alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.

This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug futly into the oufiet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

• If an outside antenna is connected to the

antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

• In the U.S.A section 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See the figure below.

ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended

by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

SERVICING

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself

as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

• Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the odginal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other

hazards.

SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this video product, ask the service technician to

perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have

fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain

or water

d. tf the video product does not operate normalty

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped

or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct

change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

HEAT

This video unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers) that propduce heat.

OMulti-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner

The HT-DB390combines the convenienceof multi-disc p_aybackcapabi ty, including DVD,CD, MP3-CD,CD-R/RW.and DVD-R/RW,with a soahisticated

AM/FM tuner, all in a single player.

OBuilt.in 5.1.Channel Amplifier

The HT-DB390 comes with a allowingyou to enjoy

OSuper Digital Sound

Equipped with a new digital calibration, magic sound

developed in cooperation wi!_ Japan, you'It enjoy a more li_

OSound Logo

When power is turned on, a sourid;logo is output from saeakers to notify the user that the unt s optim'zed for dsc p,ayback.

OTV Screen Saver Function

The HT-DB390 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 2 minutes in the stop or pause mode.

The HT-DB390 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.

O Power Saving Function

The HT-DB390automatically shuts itself offafter 20 minutes in the stop or pause mode.

O PREPARATION

Safety Warrfl[_gs.........

Pr_utEons ..........

SaFetyInstructions

Features.............

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_,itt _ t118La[iguage ......................................................................................................................................... 37

_I_J_g TV 8_ _O ........................................................................................................................................... 39

_tli g Parer;tal Controls Rating Level ............................................................................................................... 41

S_t[i g the Password ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

Setting he Walbapsr ................................................................................................................................................. 45

Soding the Speaker Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 47

Setlinfl the Test Tone ................................................................................................................................................. 48

Setting the Delay Time........................................................................................................................................................ 49

Setting the Audio Quality .................................................................................................................................................... 51

Setting the DRC (Dynamb Range Compression) ............................................................................................................... 53

Auto Sound Calibration Setup............................................................................................................................................. 55

Magic Sound Field Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 57

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode...................................................................................................................................................... 59

Dolby Pro Logic II Effect ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

O RADIO OPERATION

Listonir_gto Radio ............................................................................................................................................................... 61

Presetting Stations .............................................................................................................................................................. 62

OCustomized TV Screen Display

The HT-DB390allows you toselect your favoriteimage during JPEG, DVDplaybackand set it as your backgroundwallpaper.

Convenient Functions ......................................................................................................................................................... 63

Operating a TV with the Remote Control............................................................................................................................ 65

Before Calling for Service ................................................................................................................................................... 67

Cautions on HarJdlirJgand StorirJgDiscs ............................................................................................................................ 69

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70

Notes or_Terminology ......................................................................................................................................................... 71

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................. 72

on Discs

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital

V_L3EO

_] _(_ DVDplayers and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order

surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoythese

realistic effectsin the home, as ifyou were in a movie theater or concert hall.

for the disc to play.If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.

(YourDVDplayerwill only playDVDsthatarelabeledwithidenticalregioncodes.)

Disc Type

DVD

AUDIO.CD

Mark (Logo)

VIDEO

RecordedSignals

Audio+Video

Audio

Disc Size

3I/2"

Max. Playing Time

Approx.240mirl.(sirlgle_sided)

Approx.480[T)il),(double-sided)

Approx,80nlin,(single-sided)

Approx.'_eomill,(double-sided)

74mirl.

20 min.

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 650MB174minute 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.

• Oniy the CD-Rs that are properly "ctosed" can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open,

you may not be able to fully playthe disc.

CD-R MP3 Discs

• Onty CD-R discs with MP3files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played,

• MP3 file names should be 6 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or speciat characters (, /= +),

• Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps,

• Onty files with the ",mp3" and "MP3" extensions can be played.

• Onty a consecutively written Muitisession disc can be played, Ifthere is a btank segment in the Muttisession disc, the

disc can be played only up to the btank segment.

• If the disc is not closed, it witl take iooger to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.

• For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i,e. flies encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e,g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.

• If more than 500 tracks are recorded on a single CD, amaximum of 500 tracks can be played,

• If more than 300 fotders are recordedon a singte CD, a maximum of 300 folders can be played,

• LD,CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM cannot be played on this player. If such discs are played, a '"WRONG D][SCltORNIA']" messageappears on the TV screen.

• DVDdiscs purchased abroad may not playon this player. If such discs are played, a '"WRONG R£G][ON COD£" message appearson the TV screen.

CD-R JPEG Discs

• Onty files with the ".jpeg" and ".JPEG" extensions can be played.

• If the disc is not closed, it witl take tooger to start playing and not att of the recorded flies may be played.

• Onty CD-R discs with JPEG flies iniSO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your

DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

• This produc_incorporatescopyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain

U.S, patents and other intellectual properly rights owned byMacrovision Corporation and other rights owners, Use ofthis copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intendedfor home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation, Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited,

• JPEG file names should be 8 characters or iess in ieogth and contain no blank spaces or speciat characters (. / = +).

• Onty a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. Ifthere is a btank segment in the muttisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the btank segment.

• A maximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.

• When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.

• Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at nil

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--Front Panel--

Standby indicator

Power (_/I ) button

Auto Sound Calibration

Input Jack

DOLBY DIGITAL indicator CHAPTER indicator

LINEAR PCM indicator PRGM indicator STEREO indicator

Disc Tray

Stop (11) button -- AutoSoundCalibrationbutton

Open/Close button MagicHeadphonebutton

Play/Pause (i_H) button

Function button

Tuning Up & Skip (I,,.1_) buttons Tuning Down & Skip (_,q ) buttons

MagicSoundFieldbutton

Volume control

Headphone Jack

5.1 ChannelSpeaker Output Terminals

Transmission Antenna Output

ConnectthewirelesstransmLssionantenna.

;cessories

External Video Component Input Connectors

External Audio Component Input Connector

I),connectit

_)OUTPUT jacks

CohnectaTVwithcomponentvideoinputsto

FM Antenna

Connector

AM Antenna Connector

DSP indicator TUNER indicator

I I TITLE indicator I

PBCindicator

rI_J_E_DSP TITLE PBc CHAP PRGM _ TUNED

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:-:-; 1-,-: 1-,;- ;-:-1 :-:-; 1,,-: 1-,-:, 1-,-:, 1-,-: 1-,;

/ DTS Disc indicator System Status Display

PRO LOGIC II indicator RADIO FRE(;UENCY

SPEAKER indicator indicator

I.=.l I,..I I,..= I...

* The wireless receiving

antenna is built into the wireless rear amplifier.

--Remote Control--

TV indicator

DVD POWER button DVD RECEIVER indicator

TVNIDEO, DIMMER button _ m_tl_ _tl_u MODE button

OPENICLOSEbutton= _ _ DVDbutton _ AUXbutton

Auto Sound Calibration button _ _ _ _ SUB TITLE button

SUPER 5.1 button = _ _ MOVIE button

Live Surround Mode button/-- -- --_ .....................

Virtual Headphone button I Play/Pausebutton _ Stopbutton

[]_ PLII

MENI

RET!

Number(0~9)

EZ VIEW I

SLOW, MOIST button

(_ TuningPreset!CDSkipbutton

PLII EFFECT button

button

EDIT button

INER MEMORY, P.SCAN button

button

)utton

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (-)to (-).

• Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage,

• Always replace both batteries at the same time,

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame,

ofOperationoftheRemoteControl

The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feetl7 meters in a straight line. Itcan also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control

sensor.

To open the remote control cover, push the top of the cover, then slide downward.

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mnecting the Speakers

or installing the product, be sure to turnoff the power and disconnecl the power cord.

Position of the DVD Player

• Place it oil a stalld or cabklet shelf, or ulldar the TV stared.

Front Speakers gO

• Place thosespeakers ir_fror_tof your listenirlg position, Pacirlgillwards (about 45_)toward you,

• Place the speakers so that theirtweeters will be at the same height as your ear,

• Align the front face of the frorlt speakers with the freestface of the cantor speaker or place them

slightly ir_frer_tof the cer_terspeakers.

Center Speaker

• It is best o k_stall i at the same height as be fron speakers.

• You ca_ also i[_stallit directly over or ur_derthe TV.

Selecting the Listening Position

Tile lista[lillg position should be I_tod about 2,5 to 3

times the distar_ceof the TV's scree_ size away from the

TV. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2Am (6~Bleat)

For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13f@t)

Rear Speakers _

• Place these speakers behind your listenk_g pasitior_.

• If there isrft ellougb roola, place these speakers to face each other,

• Place thole about 60 to 90cla (2 to 3feet) above your ear, facillg sligtltly downward,

Ur_likethe freestarid cer_terspeakers, the rear speakers are used to bar,die mainly sound effects a_d sou_d will _ot come from

them all the time.

Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is notso criticak Place it ar_ywbereyou like.

• Usually, it is placed by a carrier near the front speakers,

Press down the terminal tab on the back of the

speaker,

2 Insert the wire into the

terminal and release the terminal tab,

• Insert the black wire iratethe black (-) termk_aland the gray wire into

the gray (+) termi[_al,

• Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correctly,

Black_ Gray

t Placethe center speaker on the stand.

Insertthe bolt into the hole on the back of

the speaker and use a crosshead

screwdriver to tighten the bolt,

3 Connect the connectingjacks to

the back ofthe DVD player,

• Make sure the colors of the speaker termk_als ma cb he colors ofthe cermet'ring lacks.

• Make sure tile polarities (+ arid -) are correctly,

Back of Center Speaker

t Connect your pair of

wireless rear speakers, (L) and (R), to the wireless rear amplifier.

W reless Rear Spea_er (Lt

Back of Wire ess Rear Anplifier

Wireless Rear Speaker (R)

2 Insert the power plug into an outlet,

and then press the POWER button on the front panel.

• 7he PowerStandbyindicatorwilllightup,

• 70tam offthewirelessrearamplifier, pressthePOWERbuttonJrlStandbylaode,

• DOnot osfmect the wireless rear speakers to the speaker outputs o_ the back of the mair_unit, Malfunetior_may result.

• The wireless r_eivk_g a_ter_r_eisbuilt into the wireless rear amplifier.

Keep the unit away from water end

moisture.

• For optimal listening per_ormacee,make sure thatthe area areur_dthe proposed wireless rear amplifier I_tion is clear of any obstructio_rs,

Resetting Wireless Communication

Reset the system if a communication failure occurs or ifthe synchronizing signal indicator does not light up and the "REAR CHK" messageblinks on the main unit's display because the wireless rear amplifier is not recognized. Resetthe system while the main unit and the wireless rear amplifier (SWA-1000) are in Power

Standby mode.

1 With the main unit turned off, press and

hold the remote control's WIRELESS for 4 seconds.

• Press the button until the volume control indicator lights up blue. (The indicator wiltturn off in 1 second.)

2 With the wireless rear amplifier turned

on, use a ball point pen or a pair of tweezers to press the RESET button

on the back of the unit 2 to 3 times. Turn on the main unit.

• The wireless rear amplifier's synchronizing signal indicator witt light up,

• If Power Standby mode continues, repeat Steps 1

to 3 above,

Rack o_W reless Rear Arnpl tier

[_Jllgtv]_

• Souredwill be heard from the wireless rear speakers in DVD 5.1-CH or Dolby Pro Logic IImode only.

• ]r_2-OH mode, r_osouredwill be heard from tile wireless

rear speakers,

Connect the wireless transmission antenna to the back of the main unit

and tighten the nut by hand,

2 Raise the wireless

transmission antenna a full 90 degrees,

• Place the wireless roar amplifier at the rear of the listeniog position. Ifthe wireless rear amplifier is too close to the main u_it_seine sou_d i_terruptios [nay be bea_ due to

interfere_ce,

• If you use e device such as a [nicrowave overL wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equip[nellt, or any o{ber device that uses the same frequency (2,4GBz) r_eerthe systerrl_seine sou_d

interruption [nay be beard due to ir_terference.

• The tra[_smissior_distar_ceof radio wave is about 33 f_t b_ rosy vary deper_dingon your operathg er_viro_[ne_t. If a steePconcrete wall or metallic wall is between the main unit

arid the wireless roar amplifier, the system may _ot operate at ell because the radio wave carcanetpenetrate metak

• Do r_otapply a strong shock to the wireless traosmissios antenna, Breakage may result,

• Do r_ottouch the wireless tra_smissior_antenna duriog operatio_. Noise or ir_terferenceto

communicatiof_s may result,

TurningOn the Mood Light

You can turn on or off the mood light on the wireless rearamplifier as well as change the color of the light to one of the 7 different colors according to your preference or your room atmosphere.

1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the COLOR MODE button.

• The Power Standby indicator on the • Each time the button is pressed, the color changes as front panelwill light up and the follows: Blue -_ Light Green _ R_I _ Sky Blue -_

mood light will turn on. Yellow -_ PI_ _ White,

ning Off the Mood Light

• tn Power Standby mode, press the ONfOFF button, Only the mood light can be turned on or off. The mood light will light up or turn off with the

last color selected.

• Press the POWER button. The wireless rear amplifier andthe mood light wilt turn off.

Ifthe POWER button is pressed again, the mood light witi always light up blue,

nectingtheVideoOuttoTV

ressive Scan) Function

ular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information are alternated 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,

While the player is in the Stop mode, hold the P.SCAN button down for longer than 1 second,

• The selection switches back andforth between "P.SC,AN" and "I.SCAN" eachtime the button is held

downfor a minimumof 1second,

• The previous mode is indicated in the displayfirst, followed by the selected mode in about a second,

* Dependingon your TV, Component Video inputjacks may be marked as DVD Video input,

Composite Video (Good Quality) Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system

to the VIDEO INjack on your television.

S-Video (Better Quality)

If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your television.

Component Video (Best Quality)

If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video

cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the

corresponding jacks on your television.

• When the Progressive scan modeis selected, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed any signals, See page 16to select ProgressiveScan,

• Thisfunction works only on TVs equipped with component video inputs (Pr, Pb, Y,) that suppori Progressive Video. (It does not work on TVs with conventional component inputs, i.e., non-progressive scan TVs.)

• Depending on the brand and model of your TV,this function may not work.

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ngExternalComponents

Example: Digital signal components such as a DVD or CD, Example: Analog signat components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV.

1 Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV.

2 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external

digital component.

3 Press AUX on the remote control to select 'DIGITAL IN'.

• Eachtimethebuttonispressed,theselectionchangesasfollows:DIGITALIN _AUX 1 _AUX2.

• Youcanalso usethe FUNCTIONbuttononthemainunit. Themodeswitchesasfollows"DVDtCD DIGITALiN _AUX1 _AUX2 _FM _AM.

Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV.

Connect Video In on the DVD player to Video Out on the external analog component.

Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component.

• Besureto matchconnectorcolors.

Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2.

• Eachtimethebuttonispressed,theselectionchangesas follows:DIGITALIN AUX1 AUX2.

• Youcanatsousethe FUNCTIONbuttonon themainunit. Themodeswitchesasfollows:DVDICD _DIGITALIN AUXI _AUX2 _FM _AM.

• Ifyou haveconnected an externat digitat component and Video In(1, 2} atthe

same time, there witt be video from AUX 1 even when you select DIGITAL IN.

• If you have connected Audio In (L, R) to

I, connect Video In to 1 as well, and if

you have connected Audio In (L, R} to 2, connect Video in to 2 also.

nectingtheAnten

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75_ COAXIAL terminal as a

temporary measure.

Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception

is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM and _ terminals.

If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM

terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected).

_The coolingfan dissipatestheheatgeneratedinsidetheunitsothat theunit can beoperated

normally,Thecoolingfanisactivatedautomaticallytosupplycootairtothe unit,

Please observethe followingcautions for your safety.

• Makesure _e unit iswelPver=tilatod.If_e unithas poor ver=tilation,thetemperatureinsidethe unitcould rise andmay danlageit,

• Dooot obstruct_e coolingfan or ventilationholes.(If _e coolingfanor ventilationholesare coveredwith a rlewspaperor cloth, heat may build up insidethe unitandfire may result.)

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Samsung HT-DB390 Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual