Page 2 - Safety Warnings
1 Safety Warnings 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 INTERLOCK...
Page 3 - Precautions; PREP
2 Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install yourplayer horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slotsare not co...
Page 4 - Features
Features 3 Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DB350/DB1650 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player. Super Digital Sound Master Equipped with a new digital a...
Page 5 - Contents
4 PREP ARA TION Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1Precautions ............................................................................
Page 6 - Notes on Discs; Do not use the following types of disc!; Copy Protection; Playable 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 theserealistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. V I D E O DVD players and the discs are coded by reg...
Page 7 - Disc Recording Format
CD-R Discs • Depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC ) and the condition of the disc, some CD-R discsmay 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. • ...
Page 8 - Description; —Front Panel—
7 Description ASC LSM V-H/P —Front Panel— DOLBY DIGITAL indicator PRO LOGIC II indicator TITLE indicator PRGM indicator STEREO indicator CHAPTER indicator TUNER indicator DSP indicator Power ( ) button Standby indicator Function button Auto Sound Calibration button Live Surround Mode button Virtual ...
Page 9 - Accessories; —Rear Panel—
8 PREP ARA TION Audio Cable / Video Cable FM Antenna Remote Control Auto Sound Calibration Microphone User's Manual AM Antenna Accessories VOLTAGESELECTOR —Rear Panel— FM AntennaConnector 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals AM AntennaConnector External Digital Component Input Connector Use this to ...
Page 10 - —Remote Control—
9 Description TV DVD RECEIVER OPEN/CLOSE DVD TUNER AUX EZ VIEW NTSC/PAL SLOW SUB TITLE ASC TUNING/CH PL II RETURN MENU INFO MUTE MODE ENTER SOUND EDIT TEST TONE SLEEP LOGO REPEAT CANCEL ZOOM REMAIN TUNER MEMORY PL II EFFECT VOLUME LSM V-H/P MOVIE MUSIC SUPER5.1 BAND MO/ST TV/VIDEO MODE DIMMER PL II ...
Page 11 - Insert Remote Batteries; Range of Operation of the Remote Control
To open the remote control cover, push thetop of the cover, then slide downward. 10 Insert Remote Batteries The remote control can be used up to approximately 23feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated ata horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote controlsensor. Range of Operati...
Page 12 - Connecting the Speakers
RS LS C L SW R Rear Speakers• Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other. • Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear, facing slightlydownward. * Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers...
Page 13 - Back of the Speakers; CONNECTIONS
• Make sure the colors of the speaker terminalsmatch the colors of the connecting jacks. • Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. • Insert the black wire into the black(–) terminal and the gray wire intothe gray (+) terminal. • Make sure the polarities (+ and –)are correct. Black Press down...
Page 14 - Connecting the FM and AM
13 The cooling fan dissipates the heat generated inside the unit so that the unit can be operatednormally. 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. If the unit has poor v...
Page 15 - Connecting the Video to TV
14 Connecting the Video to TV Composite Video (Good Quality) Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of thesystem to the VIDEO IN jack on your television. S-Video (Better Quality) If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-Video cable (not su...
Page 16 - Connecting External Components; Connecting an External Digital Component
Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL 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. Connecting Exter...
Page 17 - Connecting an External Analog Component
Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1or AUX 2. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes asfollows: 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. • If you have connec...
Page 18 - Before Using Your DVD Player; Selecting the Video Format
17 • Each time the button is pressed, the TV indicator (red) andthe DVD Receiver indicator (green) will flash alternately. • You can operate the TV while the TV indicator is flashingand the DVD player while the DVD indicator is flashing. • Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL,VOLUME, TV/...
Page 19 - Disc Playback
18 CONNECTIONS Disc Playback • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be played. • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track formatrecorded on the disc. • To resume playback, press PL...
Page 20 - Displaying Disc Information
Displaying Disc Information You can view playback information on the disc on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DVD Display disappears Display disappears Display disappears VCD CD Something like youBack for goodLove of my lifeMore tha...
Page 21 - Checking the Remaining Time; Press the Remain button.
20 OPERA TION Checking the Remaining Time CHAPTER REMAIN TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED Each time the Remain button is pressed Press the Remain button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapterbeing played. DVD VCD CD TRACK REMAIN TOTAL ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN TRACK ...
Page 22 - Fast Playback; Press and hold .; Slow Playback
Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD VCD CD MP3 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 VCD 21 • Reverse...
Page 23 - Skipping Scenes/Songs; Briefly press .; OPERA
Skipping Scenes/Songs 22 DVD VCD CD MP3 DVD VCD CD MP3 Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) willbe played. • But, you cannot skip chapters consecutively. • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is ...
Page 24 - Repeat Playback; To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen
Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 23 Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG • Repeat playback operation isnot possibl...
Page 26 - Angle Function
25 Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 2 Press Cursorbutton to move toANGLE display. 1 Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 3 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttonsto select the desired angle. • The...
Page 27 - Zoom Function; Aspect Ratio; Press EZ VIEW button.
26 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 areayou want to 1 Press ZOOMbutton. • Each time the button is pressed, thezoom level changes as follows: ...
Page 28 - Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language; Audio Language Selection Function; Subtitle Language Selection Function
27 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language • Depending on the number of languages on aDVD disc, a different audio language (KOREAN,ENGLISH, JAPANESE, etc.) is selected eachtime the button is pressed. 2 Press Cursor ,buttons or numericbuttons to select thedesired audio language. 1 Press INFO buttontwice. E...
Page 29 - Moving Directly to a Scene/Song; Moving to a Title/Track
28 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song • The selected file will be played. • An MP3 or JPEG disc cannot be movedfrom the disc information screen. • When playing an MP3 or JPG disc, youcannot use , to move a folder. To move a folder, press (Stop) andthen press , . DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG 2 Press Cursor , but...
Page 30 - 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. DVD 29 2 • When playing a VCD (version 2.),this toggles between PBC ON andOFF. • When you select the disc menu that is notsupported by the disc, the " This me...
Page 31 - Using the Title Menu; Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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. 2 Press Cursor ,button to move to‘Title Menu’. DVD 1 Press MENUbutton. 3 Press ENTERbutton. • The title menu appears...
Page 32 - Setting the Language; Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
31 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 2 1 Press MENUbutton. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 31P~68P(DB350/1650)-XSG 2004.9.18 9:33 AM Page 32
Page 33 - SETUP
32 * If the language you selected isnot recorded on the disc, menulanguage will not change evenif you set it to your desiredlanguage. Selecting the OSD Language Selecting the Audio Language (recorded on the disc) 4 • Once the setup is complete, if the language wasset to English, OSD will be displaye...
Page 34 - Setting TV Screen type
33 Setting TV Screen type 2 1 4 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, you willbe taken to the previous screen. Press Cursorbutton to move to ‘TVDISPLAY’ and then Press Cursor ,button to select thedesired item and thenpress...
Page 35 - WIDE; Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)
34 SETUP The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and highdefinition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in differentscreen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. ✱ For ...
Page 38 - Setting the Password
2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. 37 Setting the Password Y o u c a n s e t t h e p a s s w o r d f o r t h e P a r e n t a l ( r a t i n g l e v e l ) s e t t i n g . 31P~68P(DB350/1650)-XSG 2004.9.18 9:33 AM Page 38
Page 40 - Setting the Wallpaper
39 Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD, VCD, or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as a wallpaper. • "LOGO COPYING" will be displayed on the TV screen followed by "LOGO COPIED". 2 1 7 6 During playback, pressPLAY/PAUSE buttonwhen the image youlike comes up. Press LOGObutt...
Page 41 - To Change the Wallpaper
40 4 3 5 8 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘LOGO’ and thenpress ENTER button. Press OPEN/CLOSEbutton to open and thenclose...
Page 42 - Setting the Speaker Mode
2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Audio’ and thenpress ENTER button. In the SpeakerSetup, press theENTER button again. Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desiredspeaker and thenpress ENTER button. • For C, LS, and RS, each time the buttonis pres...
Page 43 - Setting the Test Tone; Press TEST TONE button.
Setting the Test Tone 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. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 42 SETUP 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Aud...
Page 44 - Setting the Delay Time; Setting up the Speaker Delay Time
Setting the Delay Time 43 Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound ifthe distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the soundsarrive at the listening position at different times depending on theplacement of speakers, you can ad...
Page 46 - Setting the Audio Quality; buttons to select and; When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen
45 Setting the Audio Quality Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e b a l a n c e a n d l e v e l f o r e a c h s p e a k e r . 2 1 4 3 Press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to‘Audio’ and then pressENTER button. Press Cursor buttonto move to ‘SOUNDEDIT’ and then pressENTER button. Press Cursor , , ,...
Page 47 - When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button; Adjusting Front Speaker Balance
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. • The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and small...
Page 48 - Setting the DRC
47 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Y o u c a n u s e t h i s f u n c t i o n t o e n j o y D o l b y D i g i t a l s o u n d w h e n w a t c h i n g m o v i e s a tl o w v o l u m e a t n i g h t . 1 2 Press MENUbutton. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Audio’ and thenpress ENTERbutton. 31P~...
Page 49 - Press Cursor
48 • The longer the Cursor button is helddown, the greater the effect, and thelonger Cursor button is held down,the smaller the effect. • Once the setup is complete, you will betaken to the previous screen. 3 4 Press Cursorbutton to move to‘DRC’ and thenpress ENTERbutton. Press Cursor , to adjust th...
Page 50 - Auto Sound Calibration Setup; To Turn Sound Logo On or Off; To Verify the Auto Sound Calibration
49 Auto Sound Calibration Setup Auto Sound CalibrationBy setting the auto sound calibration function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can havethe unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequencycharacteristics to create a 5.1-chan...
Page 51 - REMOVE MIC; To cancel the auto sound calibration setup, press ASC button.
50 To listen in the auto sound calibration mode, briefly press ASC button. (If you set the auto sound calibration in the order from 1 to 4 above for the first time) • The selection alternates between ASC ON and ASC OFF in the display. • If you select " ASC ON ", you can listen in the auto so...
Page 52 - Live Surround Mode; Live Surround Mode Function
51 DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW L S RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz S T DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW L S RS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz S T DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW L S RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz S T DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-...
Page 53 - Virtual Headphone Function
52 Virtual Headphone Function Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.You can enjoy a dynamic sound effects similar to that of 5.1 channelsurround sound using a conventional stereo headphone. ASC LSM V-H/P 1 2 • Each time the button is pressed, theselection alternates between VI...
Page 54 - Dolby Pro Logic II Mode; Press PL II MODE button.
53 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Y o u c a n s e l e c t t h e d e s i r e d D o l b y P r o L o g i c I I a u d i o m o d e . Press PL II MODE button. DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW L S RS TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA TUNED kHz MHz S T DSP CMX LINEAR PCM MPEG-2 AAC MPEG L C R SW L S RS TITL...
Page 55 - Dolby Pro Logic II Effect; PL II EFFECT button; Press; PL II EFFECT button; Press; PL II EFFECT button
54 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 2 • You can select between 0 and 7. • You can select between 0 and 6. 3 4 • PANORAMA: This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side...
Page 56 - Listening to Radio; R e m o t e C o n t r o l U n i t
55 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using eitherthe automatic tuning or manual tuning operation. 2 1 • The selection toggles backand forth between "FM","AM" each time theTUNER(BAND) button ispressed. Tune in to thedesired station. Pr...
Page 57 - Presetting Stations; RADIO OPERA
56 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 55 toautomatically or manually tune into a station. 2 1 • Each time the button is pressed,the band switches between "FM", "AM". TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT S T...
Page 58 - Convenient Functions; To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button.; Sleep Timer Function
57 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 setearlier. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is...
Page 59 - Adjusting Display Brightness; Mute Function; MISCELLANEOUS
58 • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes asfollows: ‘ SLIGHTLY DARK ➞ DARK ➞ BRIGHT ’. Adjusting Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on themain unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. Press DIMMER button. • ‘ MUTE’ flash in the display. • To ...
Page 60 - Operating the TV with the Remote Control; When operating the TV with the remote control; Point the remote control toward the TV.
59 Operating the TV with the Remote Control • The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not bepossible 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 willwork on a Samsung TV by defaul...
Page 61 - TV Brand Code Number
60 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 BLAUP...
Page 62 - Before Calling for Service; Disc tray does not open.; Sound is not produced.
61 Before Calling for Service Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is notlisted below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contactthe nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electr...
Page 64 - Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
63 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Holdthe disc by the edges so that fingerprints will notget on the surface.Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Do not keep indirect sunlight Keep in a coolventilated area Keep in a cleanProtection jacket.Store vertically. When you get fingerprints or...
Page 65 - Specifications
64 Specifications Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Usable Sensitivity Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Composite Video Composite Video Component Video S-VIDEO Front speaker output Cente...
Page 67 - Notes on Terminology
66 Notes on Terminology Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a numberof 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 ...
