p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 3 DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-DS490 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DIGITAL VIDEO
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 4 Safety Warnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 5 Precautions PREPARATION 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. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 6 Features Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner The HT-DS490 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 compatible Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 7 Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1 Precautions .........................................................................................................................................................................2 Features...............................................................
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 8 Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital VIDEO 1 ~ 6 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. DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 9 PREPARATION 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 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. • Only the CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 10 Description —Front Panel— Power ( Live Surround Mode button Auto Sound Calibration button Function button Play/Pause ( ) button Virtual Headphone button Stop ( ) button ) button ASC MIC Input Jack Disc Tray LINEAR PCM indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator P.SCAN indicator P.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 11 Video Output Connector External Digital in Optical Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Connect a TV with component video input jacks to these jacks.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 12 Description —Remote Control— DVD POWER button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button ASC button SUPER 5.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 13 PREPARATION Insert Remote Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Caution 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover. Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 14 Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. C L SW LS Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. R RS Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8feet) For 55" TVs 3.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 15 Front Speaker (L) Center Speaker CONNECTIONS White Green IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω FRONT L CENTER Purple SUBWOOFER Subwoofer FRONT R Red Front Speaker (R) Blue Wireless Rear Speaker (L) Back of the Speakers 1 Press down the terminal 2 Insert the wire into the tab on the back of the speaker. terminal and release the terminal tab.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 16 Connecting Wireless Rear Speakers Caution 1 Connect your pair of wireless rear speakers, (L) and (R), to the wireless rear amplifier. 2 Insert the power plug into an outlet, and then press the POWER button on the front panel. • Do not connect the wireless rear speakers • The Power Standby indicator will light up. • To turn off the wireless rear amplifier, • press the POWER button in Standby mode.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 17 Resetting Wireless Communication Reset the system if a communication failure occurs, or if the synchronizing signal indicator does not light up and the "REAR CHK" message blinks on the main unit's display. Reset the system while the main unit and the wireless rear amplifier (SWA-1000) are in Power Standby mode. 1 CONNECTIONS With the main unit turned off, press and hold the remote control's REMAIN button for 4 seconds.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 18 Connecting the Video Out to TV Make sure that turn off and disconnect the plug from outlet before moving or installing the product. In connecting to video, select one of following three methods that suits for TV and connect it. IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER SUBWOOFER ANTENNA FRONT L FRONT R METHOD 3 METHOD 2 METHOD 1 TV VIDEO IN S-Video COMPONENT IN METHOD 1 Composite Video ...............
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 19 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. repetitively.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 20 Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER SUBWOOFER ANTENNA FRONT L FRONT R Optical Cable (not included) DIGITAL OUT 1 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. 2 Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘DIGITAL IN’.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 21 Connecting an External Analog Component IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. ANTENNA FRONT L FRONT R Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. 1 Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component. 2 Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX 1 or AUX 2.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 22 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. IMPEDANCE SUBWOOFER : 4Ω FRONT / CENTER / REAR : 4Ω CENTER SUBWOOFER ANTENNA FRONT L FRONT R FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 2.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 23 MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, 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. 4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. OPERATION 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the MP3 disc. • The MP3 menu screen will appear and playback will start. • Depending on the MP3 disc, the appearance of the menu may be different.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 24 Before Using Your DVD Player Your DVD player is capable of playing DVD, VCD, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you are using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using. 21 1 Plug the power cord into the AC power supply. 4 Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB Press the MODE button so that the TV indicator on the remote control flashes. TV 5 Page 25 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 6 Press DVD button to select DVD/CD mode. DVD RECEIVER Press the MODE button so that the DVD RECEIVER indicator on the remote control flashes. TV 3 DVD RECEIVER To Operate the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control Press MODE button.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 26 Disc Playback 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load a disc. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. DVD VCD CD • Playback starts automatically. Note • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be played.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 27 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 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 GROUP 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 Titles and chapters (DVD-VIDEO) • DVD-videos are divided into several large sections called "titles" and smaller sections called "chapters".
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 28 Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 29 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. • Playback will start automatically and each image will show for 5 seconds before moving to the next image. To rotate the image During playback, press .
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 30 DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Go to the next file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. • Go to the previous file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. Fast playback Press and hold • button. Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Zoom Function 1 Press ZOOM button.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 31 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the , button. • Go to the screen about 5 minutes after whenever you press • Go to the screen about 5 minutes earlier whenever you press button. button. Subtitle Display If the disc has more than one subtitle file 1 2 In Stop mode, press the , , , button, select the desired subtitle ( ) from the TV screen, and then press the ENTER button.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 32 Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 33 Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold DVD VCD CD MP3 . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: OPERATION Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: DVD VCD Note DivX • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCD and DivX.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 34 Skipping Scenes/Songs DVD VCD MP3 Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will be played.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 35 Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD MP3 JPEG Repeat Playback Options CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter. RANDOM Plays tracks in random order. (A track that has already been played may be played again.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 36 A-B Repeat Playback DVD 1 VCD CD Press INFO button twice. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. 4 Press ENTER button at the end of the desired segment. • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. 3 Press Cursor , buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the desired segment. • When ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 37 Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 1 Press INFO button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( ) display. 1/3 1/3 OPERATION 3 Press Cursor , desired angle. or numeric buttons to select the • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 1/3 2/3 3/3 Note • The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 38 Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function 1 Press ZOOM button. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. DVD 3 VCD Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: SELECT ZOOM POSITION Aspect Ratio DVD Press EZ VIEW button.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 39 Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Bonus Group DVDAUDIO 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. OPERATION 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.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 40 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice. 2 DVD 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 FR 3/3 Subtitle Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 41 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 VCD CD Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 MP3 025/040 0:00:01 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , buttons to move to Chapter ( ) display. 2 03/05 001/002 0:00:01 3 01/05 1/1 Moving to a Specific Time 5 1/1 025/040 1:17:30 0:00:01 1/1 Moving to a Specific Time Press Cursor , buttons to move to time display.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 42 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 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF. 3 Press Cursor , , buttons to select the desired item. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘DISC MENU’ and then press ENTER button.
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 43 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. DVD 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘Title Menu’. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. OPERATION Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 40 Setting the Language OSD language is set to English by default. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 3 9/17/04 8:47 AM Press ENTER button. 4 Page 41 Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be displayed in English.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 42 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. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then press ENTER button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired item and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 43 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. ✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 44 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 45 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 3 9/17/04 8:47 AM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. Page 45 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button. • If you have selected Level 6, you • cannot view DVDs with Level 7 or higher. The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material. 5 Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • The password is set to "7890" by default.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 46 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 Note 47 Press MENU button. 2 • The password is set to "7890" by default. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 3 9/17/04 8:47 AM Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Page 47 Press ENTER button. 5 Enter the password and then press ENTER button. • Enter the old password, a new password, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. SETUP Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 48 Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD VCD While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when the image you like comes up. 2 Press LOGO button. • “COPY LOGO DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen. COPY LOGO DATA PAUSE 3 The power will turn off and then back on and the disc tray will open automatically.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 49 To Change the Wallpaper 4 Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 5 Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘LOGO’ and then press ENTER button. SETUP 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 50 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. 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’ and then press ENTER button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , button to move to ‘DVD VIDEO’ and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 51 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. 1 Press the MENU button. • Setup menu appears. • AV-SYNC screen appears. • 'Audio' menu appears. 4 Press Cursor , buttons to select the Delay Time of AV-SYNC and then press the ENTER button. • You can set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 300 ms. Set it to the optimal status.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 52 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. 1 3 In Stop mode, press MENU button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 53 Setting the Test Tone Press the Test Tone to check the speaker connections and to adjust the speaker levels. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘TEST TONE’ and then press ENTER button. • The test tone will be sent to L ➝ C ➝ R ➝ RS ➝ LS ➝ SW in that order. If the ENTER button is pressed again at this time, the test tone will stop.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 54 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. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 3 9/17/04 8:47 AM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Page 55 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , to set the Delay time. • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC. SETUP • 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.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM Page 56 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Method 1 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 4 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired item and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:47 AM When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 TITLE Page 57 Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , . CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , . Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , .
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 58 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 1 59 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 3 9/17/04 8:48 AM Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Page 59 4 Press Cursor , to adjust the ‘DRC’. • The more times the Cursor button is pressed, the greater the effect, and the more times Cursor button is pressed, the smaller the effect. SETUP Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 60 Auto Sound Calibration Setup * This function is available only for DVD/CD playback. Auto Sound Calibration By setting the auto sound calibration function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create 5.1-channel sound field optimized for the listener's environment.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM 1 2 3 Page 61 Plug the auto sound calibration microphone into the auto sound calibration input jack. Place the auto sound calibration microphone at the listener's position. Adjust the volume control on the main unit as follows: • If the distance between the listener and the speaker is over 16.5 feet: Set the main unit's volume to over 25. • If the distance between the listener and the speaker is 10 to 16.5 feet: Set the main unit's volume to 25.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 62 Live Surround Mode SUPER 5.1 You can reproduce a 2-channel sound source, such as CD, and radio broadcast, in 5.1-channel surround sound. Press SUPER5.1 button. • Each time the button is pressed, the • selection alternates between SUPER 5.1 and SUPER OFF. Select "SUPER 5.1" to play 2-channel sound in 5.1 channels.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 63 Virtual Headphone Function 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. 1 Plug the headphones into the headphone jack. • You can purchase headphones from most Electronics stores. 2 Press V-H/P button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection alternates between VIRTUAL ON and VIRTUAL OFF.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 64 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. If you connect to only one of the inputs (L or R), you cannot listen to 5.1 channel surround sound.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 65 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. 1 Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode. 2 • You can select either 0 or 1. LINEAR PCM L C LS DSP TITLE PBC CHAP PRGM RDS RT TA ST TUNED R SW RS kHz MHz Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 66 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 1 2 Press TUNER/ BAND button. • The selection toggles back Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 and forth between "FM ➝ AM" each time the TUNER(BAND) button is pressed. Automatic Tuning 2 Manual Tuning When is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 67 Presetting Stations You can store up to: • FM • AM Frequency Modulation Medium Wave Press to select "89.10". 3 15 FM stations 15 AM stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory 1 Press the TUNER(BAND) button and select the FM band. • Each time the button is pressed, the band switches between "FM ➝ AM". TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED 2 • Refer to Step 2 on page 63 to 4 Press to select preset number. TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST display.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 68 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 ➝ 120 ➝ 150 ➝ OFF. TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. •The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 69 Adjusting Display Brightness Mute Function You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call. Press DIMMER button. • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: SLIGHTLY DARK ➞ DARK ➞ BRIGHT. Press MUTE button. • ‘MUTE’ flash in the display.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 70 Operating a TV with the Remote Control When operating a TV with the remote control 1 Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control flash. TV DVD RECEIVER 2 Press POWER button to turn on the TV. 3 Point the remote control toward the TV. 4 While holding down POWER, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. • If the code matches the TV's code, the TV will be turned off.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 71 TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code No.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM 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 Disc tray does not open. Playback does not start.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Page 73 Check/Remedy • 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. • Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of The remote control does not angle and distance? • Are the batteries exhausted? work.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 74 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. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 75 Specifications G E N E R A L Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Power Consumption WIRELESS REAR Power Output RECEIVER Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) T F U Usable Sensitivity N M E S/N Ratio R Distortion T Usable Sensitivity A U N M E S/N Ratio R Distortion Composite Video V I D E O O U T P U T Luminance signal : 1.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 76 Notes on Terminology ANGLE CHAPTER NUMBER 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. These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.
41P~78P(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:48 AM Page 77 Memo MISCELLANEOUS 78
1p~40p(DS490)-NOGB 9/17/04 8:46 AM Page 2 THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY: AV SYNC NA AH68-01547K
