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DIGIT AL HOME THEA TER SYSTEM HT -DS660 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 1p~40p(DS660)-SECA GB 11/10/04 1:26 PM Page 3.
1 Safety W arnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. 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.
2 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).
Features 3 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM T uner The HT -DS660 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability , including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW , and DVD-R/R W , with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner , all in a single player .
4 PREP ARA TION Contents PREP ARA TION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions .....................
DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) of fers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology . Now you can enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall.
CD-R Discs • Depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC ) and the condition of the disc, some CD-R discs may not be playable. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R. Avoid CD-R media, as they may not be playable. • If possible, do not use CD-RW (Rewritable) media, as they may not be playable.
7 Description DIRECT PLAY 12 34 5 —Front Panel— Power ( ) button Standby indicator Function button SURROUND PLUS button / Virtual Headphone button Headphone Jack Disc Tray Live Surround Mode butto.
8 PREP ARA TION Audio Cable Video Cable Remote Control FM Antenna User's Manual AM Antenna Auto Sound Calibration Microphone Anynet Cable Accessories —Rear Panel— AM Antenna Connector FM Antenna Connector External Video Component Input Connectors ANYNET OUTPUT/INPUT Connector External Audio Component Input Connector 5.
9 Description TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP TUNER AUX EZ VIEW SLOW TUNING/CH PL II MODE PL II EFFECT RETURN MENU INFO MUTE SURR. PLUS V-H /P SUPER 5.
10 PREP ARA TION To open the remote control cover, push the top of the cover, then slide downward. Insert Remote Batteries The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.
11 Subwoofer • The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you like. • Usually, it is placed by a corner near the front speakers. Front/Rear Speakers / • Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) toward you.
12 CONNECTIONS Front/Rear Speaker (L) Blue Gray Red Green White Purple Center Speaker Subwoofer Front/Rear Speaker (R) Back of the Main Unit • Connect the front/rear, center, and subwoofer speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of the main unit.
13 Black Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 1 Insert the black wire into the back terminal (–) and the gray wire into the gray (+) terminal, and then release the tab. 2 Connect the wires to the output plugs of the same color on the back of the main unit, making sure that the polarity (+/–) is correct.
Connecting the V ideo Out to TV 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.
15 P .SCAN (Progressive Scan) Function 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.
16 CONNECTIONS Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back of this unit to your Samsung TV's Anynet output terminal. 1 Connect the Anynet Out T erminal on the back of this unit to the Anynet input of Samsung external A V devices.
Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGIT AL IN’. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2 . • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM .
Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows: DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX 1 ➝ AUX 2 . • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows: DVD/CD ➝ DIGITAL IN ➝ AUX1 ➝ AUX2 ➝ FM ➝ AM .
Connecting the Antennas 19 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω 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.
The cooling fan dissipates the heat generated inside the unit so that the unit can be operated normally. The cooling fan is activated automatically to supply cool air to the unit. Please observe the following cautions for your safety . • Make sure the unit is well-ventilated.
• 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.
CONNECTIONS • In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( )" are applicable to 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.
23 Disc Playback 2 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray . 3 Press DISC SKIP button. • Rotate the carousel tray so you can load the third, fourth, and fifth discs . 4 Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button again. DVD VCD CD • Playback starts automatically.
24 CONNECTIONS . Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer To select a specific disc, press the corresponding DIRECT PLA Y (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) buttons on the front panel or DISC SKIP on the remote control, until the required disc indicator flashes. The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed.
25 • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs may not play. • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. Note MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. 2 In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button.
26 OPERA TION 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.
27 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: DVD Display disappears D.
28 Checking the Remaining T ime Each time the REMAIN button is pressed Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.
Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback DVD 29 • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCDs.
Skipping Scenes/Songs 30 DVD Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will be played.
Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 31 Press REPEA T button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the.
32 • CHAPTER : Repeatedly plays the selected chapter . • TITLE : Repeatedly plays the selected title. • GROUP : Repeatedly plays the selected group. • RANDOM : Plays tracks in random order . (A track that has already been played may be played again.
A-B Repeat Playback • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEA T PLA YBACK ( ) display . • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. 1 Press INFO button twice. A - A - ? REPEA T : A— A - B REPEA T : A—B • The specified segment will be played repeatedly.
34 OPERA TION Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( ) display . 1 Press INFO button. 1/3 • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 3 Press Cursor , or numeric buttons to select the desired angle.
Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD VCD Aspect Ratio DVD 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 1 Press ZOOM button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 3 Press ENTER button.
36 OPERA TION Bonus Group / Navigating Pages 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. Bonus Group When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically .
37 Selecting Audio/Subtitle 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. 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language.
38 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song • The selected file will be played. • An MP3 or JPEG disc cannot be moved from the disc information screen. • When playing an MP3 or JPEG disc, you cannot use , to move a folder. To move a folder, press (Stop) and then press , .
Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 39 2 • When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc, the " This menu is not supported " message appears on the screen.
Using the T itle 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. 2 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘T itle Menu’. DVD 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.
41 * If the language you selected is not recorded on the disc, menu language will not change even if you set it to your desired language. Selecting the OSD Language Selecting the Audio Language (recorded on the disc) Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default.
42 SETUP Language Code List Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1506 Slovenian 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish 1345 Malagasy 1507 Samoan 1032.
43 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. 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen.
44 SETUP 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.
45 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button.
46 • 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. 4 • The password is set to "7890" by default. • Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen.
2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 47 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting.
4 • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. 3 5 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 48 Press Cursor button to move to ‘P ASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button.
49 Setting the W allpaper While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. VCD DVD JPEG • “ COPY LOGO DATA ” will be displayed on the TV screen. • The selected wallpaper will be displayed. • You can repeat Steps 1 and 2 to set up to 3 wallpapers.
50 SETUP 2 1 3 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. To Change the W allpaper 5 4 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
2 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 4 3 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’ and then press ENTER button.
AV SYNC Setup Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. • 'Audio' menu appears. 2 1 • Setup menu appears. • AV-SYNC screen appears. 3 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
2 1 4 3 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. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
Setting the T est T one Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. L: Front Speaker (L) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer R: Front Speaker (R) LS: Rear Speaker (L) RS: Rear Speaker (R) Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
Setting the Delay T ime 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.
56 SETUP • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC. 4 3 5 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELA Y TIME’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button.
57 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button.
• The adjustments will appear on the main unit, not on your TV screen. Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance • You can select between 00 and –06 and OFF. • The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB.
59 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 12 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
60 34 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Repeatedly press Cursor , to adjust the ‘DRC’. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. SETUP • Pressing the Cursor button increases the compression, and pressing the Cursor reduces it.
61 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. 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.
62 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 12 • You can select between 0 and 7. • You can select between 0 and 6. 34 • PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging.
63 Setting the RRSS (Rear Reflecting Surround System) • By setting up the RRSS function just once, the speaker distance, channel level, and rear sound reflection effect are automatically set and create an optimal listening environment. • This function works only in DVD/CD mode.
64 SETUP • If the system is installed at a location where sound cannot be reflected (e.g., an open space without walls), the speaker distance, channel level, and rear sound reflection effect may be set incorrectly during the RRSS setup.
65 Rear Reflecting Surround System You can enjoy realistic sound reproduction that approximates 5.1-channel surround sound using the front speakers. 2 1 Press the RRSS button to select " REAR REFLECTING ON ". • The rear sound reflection function will be enabled and you can enjoy the 5.
Live Surround Mode You can use the magic sound field to listen to 2-channel stereo sources in realistic 5.1-channel surround sound. 12 3 • CINEMA : A powerful sound field effect as in a movie theater. • STADIUM : A sound field effect of being at a soccer or baseball game.
67 SURROUND PLUS / V irtual Headphone The Surround Plus function works when the headphone is not connected, and the Virtual Headphone function works when the headphone is connected. SURROUND PLUS Enable the Surround plus function if you have installed the system at a location where sound cannot be reflected.
68 SUPER 5.1 12 Press the SUPER 5.1 button to select " SUPER 5.1 ". To cancel this function, press the SUPER 5.1 button to select " SUPER OFF ".
69 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. 2 1 • The selection toggles back and forth between "FM" and "AM" each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed.
70 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 69 to automatically or manually tune in to a station. 2 1 • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM" and "AM".
71 Convenient Functions • The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set earlier. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed.
72 • Each time the button is pressed, the brightness changes as follows: SLIGHTLY DARK ➞ DARK ➞ BRIGHT . Adjusting Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing.
73 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.
74 MISCELLANEOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SAMSUNG ANAM DAEWOO LG HITACHI JVC SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN RCA PANASONIC SABA PHILIPS GRUNDIG ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE THOMSON NORDMENDE LOEWE OPTA BLAUPUNKT SIEMENS TV Brand Code Number No.
75 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.
76 • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking.
77 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Do not keep in direct sunlight Keep in a cool ventilated area Keep in a clean Protection jacket.
78 Specifications MISCELLANEOUS 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 Rati.
Notes on T erminology 79 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.
80 MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Limited W arranty Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.
AH68-01493B SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3 TEL: 1-905-542-3535 www .samsung.ca SERVICE DIVISION 7037 Financial Drive, Mississa.
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