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1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB
11/10/04 1:15 PM
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DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DS650
Instruction Manual
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

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  • Page 1 1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS650 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    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 appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    (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.

  • Page 4: Features

    Ltd. in Japan, you'll enjoy a more lively and sensitive sound. Sound Logo When power is turned on, a sound logo is output from the speakers to notify the user that the unit is optimized for disc playback. TV Screen Saver Function The HT-DS650 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    How to Connect to Anynet ...17 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ...18 Before Using Your DVD Player...19 OPERATION Disc Playback ...21 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer ...22 MP3-CD Playback...23 JPEG Disc Playback ...24 Displaying Disc Information ...25 Checking the Remaining Time...26 Fast/Slow Playback...27...

  • Page 6: Notes On Discs

    • 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.
  • Page 7 Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). •...

  • Page 8: Description

    DVD AUDIO indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Page 10 Headphone Jack Volume control Disc Tray Virtual Headphone button Function button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Stop ( ) button Play/Pause ( GROUP indicator CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator PROGRAM indicator...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. 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. Audio Cable...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM Description —Remote Control— TV, DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button Auto Sound Calibration button SUPER 5.1 button Live Surround Mode button/ Virtual Headphone button PL II MODE button VOLUME button MENU button RETURN button...
  • Page 11 Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries: Caution • 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.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Speakers

    1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
  • Page 13 Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct. Gray Black Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the DVD player. • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting plugs.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Video Out To Tv

    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.

  • Page 15: P.scan(Progressive Scan) Function

    At this time, press the NTSC/PAL button shortly to select between "NTSC" and "PAL". • Each country has a different video format standard. • For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the video format of your TV. Page 17 (Progressive Scan) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME) The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of video consecutively down the screen, line by line.

  • Page 16: Connecting External Components

    Example: Digital signal components such as a Settop Box or CD Recorder. 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’.

  • Page 17: Connecting An External Analog Component

    • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN AUX 1 • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD AUX1 AUX2 Page 19 Audio Cable...

  • Page 18: How To Connect To Anynet

    Anynet-enabled TV. What is Anynet? • The Anynet function allows you to use your TV's remote control and menu to control all AV devices. • However, this function is available only with Samsung Anynet-enabled models. Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back of this unit to your Samsung TV's Anynet output terminal.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    • Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (If the cooling fan or ventilation holes are covered with a newspaper or cloth, heat may build up inside the unit and fire may result.) Page 21...

  • Page 20: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    Each time the button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) and the DVD Receiver indicator (green) will flash alternately. • You can operate the TV while the TV indicator is flashing and the DVD player while the DVD indicator is flashing. • Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons.

  • Page 21: Disc Terminology

    In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs. Where a particular DVD type is mentioned, it is indicated separately. • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. Page 23 Disc terminology Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) •...

  • Page 22: Disc Playback

    Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press DISC SKIP button. • Rotate the carousel tray so you can load the third, fourth, and fifth discs . Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button again.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Disc In The Disc Changer

    The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. To select a specific disc, press the corresponding DIRECT PLAY (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) buttons on the front panel or DISC SKIP on the remote control, until the required disc indicator flashes.

  • Page 24: Mp3-Cd Playback

    Steps 2 and 3 above. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play. Note • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. Page 26 In Stop mode, use to select...

  • Page 25: Jpeg Disc Playback

    11/10/04 1:15 PM JPEG Disc Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this unit. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the JPEG disc.

  • Page 26: Displaying Disc Information

    Each title on a DVD disc is divided into several smaller sections called "chapters". • What is a Track (File)? A section of video or a music file recorded on a DVD-AUDIO, CD, or MP3-CD. CHAPTER display REPEAT PLAYBACK display...

  • Page 27: Checking The Remaining Time

    1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM Checking the Remaining Time Page 29 Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Each time the REMAIN button is pressed DVD- VIDEO TITLE ELAPSED...

  • Page 28: Fast/Slow Playback

    11/10/04 1:15 PM Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold • 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,...

  • Page 29: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM Skipping Scenes/Songs Briefly press • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will be played. • You cannot skip chapters consecutively. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040...

  • Page 30: Repeat Playback

    1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows:...

  • Page 31: To Select A Repeat Playback Mode In The Disc Information Screen

    Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turned on. Note To use Repeat Playback on a VCD with PBC, you should set the PBC to OFF in the disc menu. (See page 37.) Page 33 ) display.

  • Page 32: A-B Repeat Playback

    REPEAT : A— To return to normal playback, press Cursor buttons to select Note • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. Page 34 Press Cursor to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( buttons...

  • Page 33: Angle Function

    • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: • Note The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded. Page 35 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( display.

  • Page 34: Zoom Function

    • This function will not work if the DVD is recorded with multi-camera angle format. • Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have a built-in horizontal to vertical ratio. Page 36 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge.

  • Page 35: Bonus Group / Navigating Pages

    BONUS GROUP KEY NUMBER : Note • If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to re-enter the key number. Navigating Pages During playback, press the remote control. •...

  • Page 36: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    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 (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed. SP 2/3...

  • Page 37: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    ENTER button. 01/05 028/040 1:30:00 Note You can press on the remote control to move directly to the desired title, chapter, or track. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to move to the selected title or time.

  • Page 38: Using Disc Menu

    Some functions may be disabled. When some functions are disabled, select "PBC OFF" to enable them. • PBC OFF: This VCD disc is version 1.1. The disc is played back in the same way as with a music CD. Page 40...

  • Page 39: Using The Title Menu

    11/10/04 1:15 PM 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. In Stop mode, press MENU button.

  • Page 40: Setting The Language

    MENU button. Note • To select other language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See 68 page for language code of countries) AUDIO, SUB TITLE and DISC MENU language can be selected. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
  • Page 41 ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English. Selecting the Disc Menu Language (recorded on the disc) If the language you selected is...

  • Page 42: Setting Tv Screen Type

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting TV Screen type Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen TV or conventional 4:3 TV), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. Page 42 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Tv Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

    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 sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.

  • Page 44: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Page 44 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...
  • Page 45 • Note This function works only if a DVD disc contains rating level information. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Enter the password and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 46: Setting The Password

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Page 46 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor button to move to Press MENU button. ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. • Note The password is set to "7890" by default.
  • Page 47 ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Page 47 Press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password.

  • Page 48: Setting The Wallpaper

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when an image you like appears.
  • Page 49 Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Page 49 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 50: Dvd Playback Mode

    11/10/04 1:16 PM DVD Playback Mode Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. Note • DVD Play mode is set to DVD Audio as factory default setting.

  • Page 51: Av Sync Setup

    11/10/04 1:16 PM AV SYNC Setup Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV. In this case, adjust the delay time of audio to optimal status to fit the video. Press the MENU button. •...

  • Page 52: Setting The Speaker Mode

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. In Stop mode, press MENU button.

  • Page 53: Setting The Test Tone

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.

  • Page 54: Setting The Delay Time

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting the Delay Time If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. Page 54...
  • Page 55 ENTER button. 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. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table. Distance between Df and Dc...

  • Page 56: Setting The Audio Quality

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Page 56 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND...
  • Page 57 • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. • The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. Page 57 Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Press SOUND...

  • Page 58: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Setting the DRC You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Page 58 (Dynamic Range Compression) In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’...
  • Page 59 11/10/04 1:16 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Page 59 Repeatedly press Cursor to adjust the ‘DRC’.

  • Page 60: Auto Sound Calibration Setup

    "PLEASE SET ASC FUNCTION FIRST" in the display. • Because the volume level of the tone is fixed during the auto sound calibration setup, you cannot adjust the volume using the volume control buttons. •...
  • Page 61 • If you select "ASC ON", you will hear sound in the auto sound calibration mode. If you select "ASC OFF", you will hear sound in the mode set in the audio setting of the setup screen Page 61 Plug the auto sound calibration microphone into the auto sound calibration input jack.

  • Page 62: Live Surround Mode

    Select "SUPER 5.1" to play 2-channel sound in 5.1 channels. • When you insert a DVD recorded in more than 2-channel or multi-channel format and Note press the SUPER 5.1 button, the message "THIS FUNCTION APPLIES ONLY 2CH SOURCE" appears in the display and it will not work.

  • Page 63: Virtual Headphone Function

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure. You can enjoy a dynamic sound effects similar to that of 5.1 channel surround sound using conventional stereo headphones. Page 63 Virtual Headphone Function Plug the headphones into the headphone jack.

  • Page 64: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    (L or R), you cannot listen to 5.1 channel surround sound. PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. • CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack.

  • Page 65: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. • CENTER WIDTH: Sound is output to the center speaker only. The front left and right speakers produce phantom sound. •...

  • Page 66: Listening To Radio

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM 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 Press TUNER/ BAND button. • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM"...

  • Page 67: Presetting Stations

    "FM" and "AM". Press to select preset number. • You can select between 1 and To tune in to a preset station, press remote control to select a channel. Page 67 • FM Frequency Modulation • AM Medium Wave Press select "89.10".

  • Page 68: Convenient Functions

    SLIGHTLY DARK DARK Page 68 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 OFF.

  • Page 69: Language Code List

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 39). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039...

  • Page 70: Operating A Tv With The Remote Control

    The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. • If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. Page 70...
  • Page 71 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 ANAM DAEWOO HITACHI SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN PANASONIC SABA PHILIPS 05, 45, 47, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 GRUNDIG ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE THOMSON NORDMENDE LOEWE OPTA BLAUPUNKT SIEMENS Page 71...

  • Page 72: Before Calling For Service

    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.
  • Page 73 • You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the appropriate function.

  • Page 74: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Disc Storage Do not keep in direct sunlight •...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    39P~76P(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:16 PM Specifications 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 Component Video INPUT Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO...

  • Page 76: Notes On Terminology

    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.

  • Page 77: Warranty

    SECA will repair or replace the product at its option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service centre. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1-800-726-7864 or visiting our web site at www.samsung.ca)
  • Page 78 1p~38p(DS650)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:15 PM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. 7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3 7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) AV SYNC Page 2 HEADQUARTERS TEL: 1-905-542-3535 www.samsung.ca SERVICE DIVISION AH68-01493A...

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