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Samsung HT-DS610 Instruction Manual

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HT-DS610
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COMPACT
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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-DS610 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Note to CATV system installer : CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This reminder is provided to call the CATV system KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT installer’s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions 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.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING All the safety and operating instructions should be Unplug this video product from the wall outlet read before the appliance is operated. before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be LIGHTNING...
  • Page 5 POWER LINES REPLACEMENT PARTS An outside antenna system should not be located in When replacement parts are required, be sure the the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric service technician has used replacement parts light or power circuits, specified by the manufacturer or having the same or where it can fall into such power lines characteristics as the original part.

  • Page 6: Features

    The HT-DS610 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode. Power Saving Function The HT-DS610 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in the stop mode. Customized TV Screen Display The HT-DS610 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD playback and set it as your background wallpaper.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................1 Precautions ..................................2 Safety Instructions ................................3 Features....................................5 Notes on Discs..................................7 Description ..................................9 CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers..............................13 Connecting the Video Out to TV ............................15 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function ..........................16 Connecting External Components ............................17 How to Connect to Anynet ..............................19 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas ..........................20 Before Using Your DVD Player............................21 OPERATION...

  • Page 8: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these V I D E O 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.

  • Page 9: Copy Protection

    Copy Protection • 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 10: Description

    Description —Front Panel— Headphone Jack Volume control Standby indicator Direct Play button Open/Close button Disc Tray DIRECT PLAY Disc Change button Remote Control Sensor Function button External Digital in Optical 2 Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons Input Connector Power ( ) button Tuning Up &...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    —Rear Panel— External Digital in Optical 1 Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment 5.1 Channel Speaker capable of digital output. Output Terminals External Video Component Input Connectors AM Antenna External Audio Component Connector Input Connector Video Output Connector FM Antenna Connect the TV's video input jacks Connector...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— TV indicator TV DVD RECEIVER TV, DVD POWER button DVD RECEIVER indicator MODE button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE TV/VIDEO MODE OPEN/CLOSE button DIMMER DVD button AUX button TUNER BAND TUNER BAND button EZ VIEW SLOW DISC SKIP DISC SKIP button EZ VIEW button MO/ST...
  • Page 13 Insert Remote Batteries Remove the battery Insert two 1.5V AAA Replace the battery cover on the back of batteries, paying cover. the remote by attention to the correct pressing down and polarities (+ and –). sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers

    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 Selecting the Listening Position • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 the TV stand.
  • Page 15 Front Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (L) Center Speaker Blue White Green Purple Subwoofer Gray Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R) Back of the Speakers Back of the Main Unit Press down the terminal Insert the wire into the Connect the connecting jacks (6) tab on the back of the terminal and release the to the back of the DVD player.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Video Out To Tv

    Connecting the Video Out to TV Component Composite S-Video Video Video Depending on your TV, Component Video input jacks 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 IN jack on your television.

  • Page 17: P.scan(Progressive Scan) Function

    P.SCAN Function (Progressive Scan) Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate 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.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Settop Box or CD Recorder. Optical Cable (not included) VIDEO OUT DIGITAL OUT VIDEO IN Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video In on the TV. Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL 1 or 2) to the Digital Output on the externaldigital component.

  • Page 19: Connecting An External Analog Component

    Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. Audio Cable If the external analog Video Cable component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN Connect Video Out on the DVD player to Video Note In on the TV.

  • Page 20: How To Connect To Anynet

    Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back of this unit to your Samsung TV's Anynet output terminal. Connect the Anynet Out Terminal on the back of this unit to the Anynet input of Samsung external AV devices. Refer to the user's manual of your Anynet-enabled TV and activate the Anynet function.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). AM Loop Antenna (supplied) FM Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. FM antenna connection AM antenna connection 1.

  • Page 22: Before Using Your Dvd Player

    Before Using Your DVD Player Your DVD player is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you are using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using. Plug the power cord into the AC power supply.

  • Page 23: Operation

    • Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VIDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By default, the remote control is set to work with Samsung TVs. See page 69 for more information on the operation of the remote control.

  • Page 24: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Load one or more discs. • 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 .

  • Page 25: Disc Terminology

    Disc terminology Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audios are divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". GROUP 1 GROUP 2 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3...

  • Page 26: Selecting A Disc In The Disc Changer

    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 27: Mp3-Cd Playback

    MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. Press the In Stop mode, use OPEN/CLOSE to select button to open the the album, and disc tray, and then then press the load the MP3 disc. ENTER button.

  • Page 28: Jpeg File Playback

    JPEG File Playback 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 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
  • Page 29 Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. Press DIGEST Press Cursor , , , buttons button during to select the desired image and playback. then press ENTER button. • JPEG files will be shown in •...

  • Page 30: Displaying Disc Information

    Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: JPEG DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words Display disappears Display disappears...

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Time

    Checking the Remaining Time 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- DVD- VIDEO AUDIO GROUP ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED GROUP REMAIN TITLE REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED CHAPTER ELAPSED...

  • Page 32: Fast/Slow Playback

    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, the playback speed changes as follows:...

  • Page 33: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    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 DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life...

  • Page 34: Repeat Playback

    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: DVD- DVD- VIDEO AUDIO JPEG...

  • Page 35: To Select A Repeat Playback Mode In The Disc Information Screen

    To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice. Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK( ) display. Press Cursor button to select the desired Repeat Playback mode. Press ENTER button. For MP3 and JPEG discs, you cannot select Repeat Play from the information display screen.

  • Page 36: A-B Repeat Playback

    A-B Repeat Playback Press Cursor Press INFO button button to move to twice. REPEAT PLAYBACK ) display. • For a CD, press INFO button once. Press Cursor Press ENTER buttons to select ‘A-’ and then button at the end press ENTER button at the of the segment.

  • Page 37: Angle Function

    Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press Cursor button to move to Press INFO button. ANGLE ( display. Press Cursor or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: •...

  • Page 38: Zoom Function

    Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press Cursor , , Press ENTER Press ZOOM , buttons to button. move to the area button. you want to enlarge. •...

  • Page 39: Bonus Group / Navigating Pages

    Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Bonus Group DVD- AUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically.

  • Page 40: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Press Cursor Press INFO button buttons or numeric buttons to select the twice. 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.

  • Page 41: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Moving to a Title/Track Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor , buttons Press Cursor , or numeric buttons to select buttons to move to Press INFO button. the desired title/track and then Chapter ( press ENTER button. display.

  • Page 42: Using Disc Menu

    Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. Press Cursor In Stop mode, buttons to move to press MENU ‘DISC MENU’ and then button. press ENTER button.

  • Page 43: Using The Title Menu

    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. Press Cursor , In Stop mode, Press ENTER button to move to press MENU button.

  • Page 44: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then button. press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
  • Page 45 Press Cursor Press Cursor Press ENTER button to select the button to select the button. desired item and then desired language and then press ENTER button. press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English. Selecting the Selecting the Selecting the...

  • Page 46: Setting Tv Screen Type

    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. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then button. press ENTER button. Press Cursor Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV...

  • Page 47: 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 size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.

  • Page 48: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then button. press ENTER button.

  • Page 49: Enter Button

    Press Cursor Press Cursor , button Enter the password button to move to to select the desired rating and then press ‘PARENTAL’ and then level and then press ENTER button. press ENTER button. ENTER button. • • The password is set to "7890" by default. If you have selected Level 6, you •...

  • Page 50: Setting The Password

    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 Press Cursor button to Press ENTER Enter the password move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press button. and then press ENTER ENTER button. button. • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.

  • Page 52: Setting The Wallpaper

    The selected wallpaper will be You can repeat Steps 1 and 2 to displayed. set up to 3 wallpapers. Select this to set the Select this to set the desired Samsung Logo image as image as your wallpaper. your wallpaper.
  • Page 53 To Change the Wallpaper Press Cursor Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to button to move to press MENU ‘Setup’ and then ‘LOGO’ and then button. press ENTER button. press ENTER button. Press to select Press MENU the desired ‘USER’, button to exit the and then press setup screen.

  • Page 54: Dvd Playback Mode

    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. Press Cursor Press the MENU button to move to button while the ‘Setup’...
  • Page 55 Press Cursor Press Cursor , button to move to button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’ and then ‘DVD VIDEO’ and then press ENTER button. press ENTER button. • Set steps 1 ~ 4 again if you want to switch to DVD AUDIO Play mode. When Selecting DVD Play Mode: •...

  • Page 56: Setting The Speaker Mode

    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. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’...

  • Page 57: Setting The Test Tone

    Setting the Test Tone Press the Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. Press Cursor Press Cursor button In Stop mode, button to move to to move to ‘TEST press MENU ‘Audio’ and then TONE’...

  • Page 58: Setting The Delay Time

    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. Press Cursor button In Stop mode, to move to ‘Audio’ and press MENU then press ENTER button.
  • Page 59 Press Cursor Press Cursor , Press Cursor button , buttons to move to set the Delay to move to ‘DELAY to the desired time TIME’ and then press speaker and then ENTER button. press ENTER button. • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC.

  • Page 60: Setting The Audio Quality

    Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’ and then press button.
  • Page 61 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level Press SOUND Press SOUND Press SOUND EDIT button and EDIT button and EDIT button and then press Cursor then press Cursor then press Cursor TITLE...

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

    Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Press Cursor button to In Stop mode, press move to ‘Audio’ and then MENU button. press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to Press Cursor...

  • Page 63: Sound Field (Dsp)/Eq Function

    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. •...

  • Page 64: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    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.

  • Page 65: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II EFFECT button Press PL II MODE and then press Cursor button to select ‘MUSIC’ buttons to select the mode. mode. • You can select either 0 or 1. Press PL II EFFECT button Press...

  • Page 66: Listening To Radio

    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 Tune in to the Press TUNER/ BAND button. desired station. • Automatic Tuning 1 When is pressed, a The selection toggles back...

  • Page 67: Presetting Stations

    Presetting Stations You can store up to: • 15 FM stations • FM Frequency Modulation • • AM Medium Wave 15 AM stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press the TUNER(BAND) Press the TUNER Press button and select MEMORY button.

  • Page 68: Convenient Functions

    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 ➝...

  • Page 69: Adjusting Display Brightness

    Adjusting Display Brightness Mute Function You can adjust the brightness of the display on the This is useful when answering a doorbell or main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. telephone call. Press DIMMER button. Press MUTE button. •...

  • 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 71 TV Brand Code Number Brand Code Brand Code SAMSUNG 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 BRANDT ANAM 06~11, 59 FERGUSON DAEWOO 12~18, 20, 21 PIONEER 41, 48, 74 05, 20, 21, 22, 53 TELEAVA HITACHI 23, 40, 41, 49...

  • Page 72: 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 Check/Remedy •...
  • Page 73 Symptom Check/Remedy • • Disc is rotating but no Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? picture is produced. • Make sure that the disc is not a PAL- disc. • Picture quality is poor •...

  • Page 74: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    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 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications Power Consumption 100W 12.8Ibs Weight 17.2 x 3.3 x 16.3 inches Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range 41°F ~ 95°F 10% ~ 75% Operating Humidity Range 10dB Usable Sensitivity 55dB S/N Ratio 0.5% Distortion 65dB Usable Sensitivity 35dB S/N Ratio Distortion...

  • Page 76: Notes On Terminology

    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 ANGLE 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

    SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 78 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...

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