Samsung HT-DS420 Features, Contents, PREPARATION, SETUP, OPERATION, PREPARATION, CONNECTIONS, MISCELLANEOUS, Dolby Pro Logic, RADIO OPERATION, DVD-Audiocompatible

Features

Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner

The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD- R/RW, with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player.

DVD-Audio compatibleExperience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio.

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC enables this player to deliver exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

Built-in 5.1-Channel Amplifier

The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier, allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. It delivers full-frequency 5.1 channel sound.

TV Screen Saver Function

The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.

The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.

Power Saving Function

The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in the stop mode.

Customized TV Screen Display

The HT-DS400 / HT-DS420 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD, or VCD playback and set it as your background wallpaper.

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Contents

PREPARATION

Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................	1
Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................	2
Features..............................................................................................................................................................................	3
Notes on Discs....................................................................................................................................................................	5
Description ..........................................................................................................................................................................	7

CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Speakers ...................................................................................................................................................	11
Connecting the Video Out to TV.........................................................................................................................................	13
P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function .................................................................................................................................	14
Connecting External Components ......................................................................................................................................	15
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas................................................................................................................................	17
Before Using Your DVD Player...........................................................................................................................................	19

OPERATION

Disc Playback .....................................................................................................................................................................	21
Checking the Remaining Time............................................................................................................................................	23
MP3-CD Playback ..............................................................................................................................................................	24
JPEG File Playback ............................................................................................................................................................	25
DivX Playback.....................................................................................................................................................................	27
Displaying Disc Information ................................................................................................................................................	29
Fast/Slow Playback ............................................................................................................................................................	30
Skipping Scenes/Songs......................................................................................................................................................	31
Repeat Playback.................................................................................................................................................................	32
A-B Repeat Playback..........................................................................................................................................................	33
Angle Function....................................................................................................................................................................	34
Zoom Function....................................................................................................................................................................	35
Bonus Group / Navigating Pages .......................................................................................................................................	36
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language .....................................................................................................................................	37
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song .......................................................................................................................................	38
Using Disc Menu.................................................................................................................................................................	39
Using the Title Menu...........................................................................................................................................................	40

SETUP

Setting the Language..........................................................................................................................................................	41
Setting TV Screen type.......................................................................................................................................................	43
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) ............................................................................................................................	45
Setting the Password..........................................................................................................................................................	47
Setting the Wallpaper .........................................................................................................................................................	49
DVD Playback Mode...........................................................................................................................................................	51
AV SYNC Setup..................................................................................................................................................................	52
Setting the Speaker Mode ..................................................................................................................................................	53
Setting the Test Tone ..........................................................................................................................................................	54
Setting the Delay Time .......................................................................................................................................................	55
Setting the Audio Quality ....................................................................................................................................................	57
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ..............................................................................................................	59
Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function.........................................................................................................................................	60
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode .....................................................................................................................................................	61
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect .....................................................................................................................................................	62

RADIO OPERATION

Listening to Radio ...............................................................................................................................................................	63
Presetting Stations..............................................................................................................................................................	64
About RDS broadcasting ....................................................................................................................................................	65

MISCELLANEOUS

Convenient Functions .........................................................................................................................................................	67
Operating a TV with the Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................	69
Before Calling for Service...................................................................................................................................................	71
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs............................................................................................................................	73
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................	74
Notes on Terminology .........................................................................................................................................................	76	4
Language Code List............................................................................................................................................................	77
Memo ..................................................................................................................................................................................	78

PREPARATION