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Samsung HT-DS690 Instruction Manual

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1p~42p(DS690)-SEA
9/15/04 5:00 PM
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DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-DS690

Instruction Manual

COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS690 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: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 This video product is equipped with a polarized 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 fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

  • Page 6: Features

    The HT-DS690 has a rear surround wireless amp that removes the need for long speaker cables between the main unit and rear speakers. 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-DS690 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    How to Connect to Anynet ...21 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ...22 Before Using Your DVD Player...23 OPERATION Disc Playback ...25 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer ...26 MP3-CD Playback...27 JPEG Disc Playback ...28 Displaying Disc Information ...29 Checking the Remaining Time...30 Fast/Slow Playback...31...

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: Description

    DOLBY DIGITAL indicator Page 12 Headphone Jack Volume control Disc Tray Direct Play button Virtual Headphone button Function button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Stop ( ) button Play/Pause ( CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator PROGRAM indicator TUNER indicator...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    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. * The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless rear amplifier. Audio Cable (AH39-40001U) FM Antenna...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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 13: Insert Remote Batteries

    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 14: Connecting The Speakers

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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 15 (–) terminal and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal. • Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct. Gray Black Wireless Rear Speaker (R) Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting plugs.

  • Page 16: Connecting Wireless Rear Speakers

    Do not touch the wireless transmission antenna during operation. Noise or interference to communications may result. Note • Place the wireless rear amplifier at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless rear amplifier is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. •...

  • Page 17: Resetting Wireless Communication

    3 above. Turning On the Mood Light You can turn the mood light on the wireless rear amplifier on or off, as well as change the light to one of 7 different colors according to your preference. Press the POWER on the wireless amplifier.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 21 (Progressive Scan) Progressive Scan (FULL FRAME) The progressive scanning method scans one full frame of video consecutively down the screen, line by line.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component. • Be sure to match connector colors. Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as...

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 25 AM antenna connection 1.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Disc Terminology

    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 27 DVD-audio is divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks".

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 30 In Stop mode, use to select...

  • Page 29: Jpeg Disc Playback

    9/15/04 5:00 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 30: 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 AUDIO LANGUAGE display...

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Time

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Checking the Remaining Time Page 33 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 32: Fast/Slow Playback

    9/15/04 5:00 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 33: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 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 34: Repeat Playback

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows:...
  • Page 35 1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice. Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK( Press Cursor button to select the desired Repeat Playback mode. Press ENTER button.

  • Page 36: A-B Repeat Playback

    REPEAT : A— To return to normal playback, press Cursor buttons to select OFF. Note • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. Page 38 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ) display.

  • Page 37: 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 39 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( display.

  • Page 38: 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 40 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to move to the selected title or time. Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter ( display.

  • Page 42: Using Disc Menu

    1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:00 PM Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item.

  • Page 43: Using The Title Menu

    9/15/04 5:00 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 44: Setting The Language

    OSD language is set to English by default. Page 42 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then...
  • Page 45 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 46: Setting Tv Screen Type

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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 44 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’...
  • Page 47 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 48: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Page 46 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...

  • Page 49: Enter Button

    • The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material. • This function works only if a DVD disc contains the rating level information. Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default.

  • Page 50: Setting The Password

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 48 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 51 9/15/04 5:01 PM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Page 49 Press ENTER button. Enter the password and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 52: Setting The Wallpaper

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD 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. PAUSE The power will turn off...
  • Page 53 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 51 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 54: Dvd Playback Mode

    9/15/04 5:01 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 55: Av Sync Setup

    9/15/04 5:01 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 56: Setting The Speaker Mode

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again.

  • Page 57: Setting The Test Tone

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.

  • Page 58: Setting The Delay Time

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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 56 In Stop mode, press MENU button.

  • Page 59: Enter Button

    Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 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.

  • Page 60: Setting The Audio Quality

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Page 58 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 61 • 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 59 Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level...

  • Page 62: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Setting the DRC You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Page 60 (Dynamic Range Compression) In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’...
  • Page 63 9/15/04 5:01 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 61 Repeatedly press Cursor to adjust the ‘DRC’.

  • Page 64: 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 65 • 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 63 Plug the auto sound calibration microphone into the auto sound calibration input jack.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Headphone Jack

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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. Note Page 65 Virtual Headphone Function Plug the headphones into the headphone jack.

  • Page 68: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    • CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack. • PRO LOGIC: You will experience a realistic multi-channel effect, as if using five speakers, while using just the front left and right speakers. • MATRIX: You will hear 5.1 channel surround sound.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Listening To Radio

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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 AM"...

  • Page 71: Presetting Stations

    "FM 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 69 • FM Frequency Modulation • AM Medium Wave Press select "89.10".

  • Page 72: Convenient Functions

    9/15/04 5:01 PM Convenient Functions Page 70 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 73: Mute Function

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 PM Page 71 Adjusting Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. Press DIMMER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the brightness changes as follows: ‘SLIGHTLY DARK, DARK BRIGHT’.

  • Page 74: 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 72...
  • Page 75 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 73...

  • Page 76: 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 77 • 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 78: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    43P~80P(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 5:01 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 79: Specifications

    6.8 x 15.6 x 5.0 inches 10 dB 55 dB 0.5 % 65 dB 35 dB Y:1.0 Vp-p(75 Ω load), Pr:0.70 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Pb:0.70 Vp-p(75 Ω load) 1.0 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Y:1.0Vp-p(75 Ω load) Pr:0.70 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Pb:0.70 Vp-p(75 Ω load) Luminance Signal: 1.0 Vp-p(75 Ω...

  • Page 80: Notes On Terminology

    9/15/04 5:01 PM 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.). ANGLE With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for specific scenes.

  • Page 81: Warranty

    (*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center.
  • Page 82 1p~42p(DS690)-SEA 9/15/04 4:59 PM Page 2 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com AH68-01493G AV SYNC...

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