Samsung Ht Dm150 Instruction Manual

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Operating the 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.
When operating the TV with the remote control1
Press the MODEbutton on the remote
control to make the TV indicator flash.
2
Press POWERbutton 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 TVs code, the TV will be turned off.•If there is more than one code listed for your TV in the table, 
enter one at a time to determine which code works.
Example: For a Samsung TV
While holding down POWER, use the number buttons to enter 00,
01, 02, 03, 04, and 05.•You can use the TV POWER, VOLUME, CHANNEL, and Numeric
buttons (0~9).
5
Point the remote control toward the TV and
press POWER. If the TV turns off or on, the
setting is complete.
TV
DVD RECEIVER
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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 NumberNo.
Brand
Code
00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73
06~11, 59
12~18, 20, 21
05, 20, 21, 22, 53
23, 40, 41, 49
24, 55
27, 33, 34, 35, 54
27, 36
27, 37, 42, 43, 44, 46
27, 30, 31, 32
05, 27, 28
09, 26
41, 49, 51, 57
29, 61
07, 09, 26, 48, 49, 50
40, 41, 47, 48, 49
05, 45, 47, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69
39, 42, 46, 70, 71, 72
38
52
56
19
25
05, 60
40, 41, 49, 62, 63
40, 41, 49
36, 47, 05
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BRANDT
FERGUSON
PIONEER
TELEAVA
FINLUX
FISHER
AKAI
YOKO
PHONOLA
RADIOLA
SCHNEIDER
NEWSAN
CONTINENTAL EDISON
SALORA
SELECO
NOKIA
REX
MIVAR
IMPERIAL
CGE
BANG & OLUFSEN
BRIONVEGA
FORMENTI
METZ
WEGA
RADIOMARELLI
SINGER
SINUDYNE
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Code41
41
41, 48, 74
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05, 42, 47
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05, 45, 47
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Before Calling for ServiceRefer 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.
• Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet?• Turn off the power and then turn it back on.• Is the region code of the disc 1 or ALL?
DVD discs purchased from abroad may not be playable.• CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs cannot be played on this DVD
player.• Make sure that the rating level is correct.• Are you using a deformed disc or a disc with scratches on
the surface?• Wipe the disc clean.
Disc tray does not open.
Playback does not start.Playback does not start
immediately when the
Play/Pause button is pressed.
• No sound is heard during fast playback, slow playback, and step
motion playback.• Are the speakers connected properly? Is the speaker setup
correctly customized?• Is the disc severely damaged?
Sound is not produced.
Sound can be heard only
from a few speakers and
not all six.
• Was the DVD player suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
one? When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc
and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. (You
can use the player again after condensation disappears.)• When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front
speakers (L/R) only. Select PRO LOGIC II by pressing
(Dolby Pro Logic II) on the remote control to use all six speakers.• Make sure that the DVD disc is 5.1-CH compatible.• If you set C, SL, and SR to NONE in the speaker mode in the
audio setup of the setup screen, no sound is heard from the
center speaker and the front left and right speakers. Set C, SL,
and SR to SMALL.
Picture does not appear, sound is
not produced, or the disc tray
opens 2 to 5 seconds later.
• Is there Dolby Digital 5.1 CH mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1
CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with
5.1 channel sound.• Is the audio language correctly set to DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1-CH in
the information display?
Dolby Digital 5.1 CH
Surround Sound is not
produced.
Symptom
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.
• Disc is rotating but no
picture is produced.
• Picture quality is poor
and picture is shaking.
• Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of
angle and distance?• Are the batteries exhausted?• Have you select the mode(TV/DVD) functions of the remote
control (TV or DVD) correctly?
The remote control does
not work.
• Audio language and subtitles will not work for DVDs not containing
them. And depending on the disc, they may work differently.
Audio language and
• Are you using a disc that does not contain menus?
Menu screen does not appear even
when the menu function is selected.
• While the player is in the “NO DISC” mode, hold the main units
button for longer than 5 seconds. “INITIAL” appears on the display and
all settings will return to the default values.• Press the POWER button.
Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. 
Do not use this unless necessary.• Turn off the power and hold the        button on the main unit for
longer than 5 seconds.
Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. 
Do not use this unless necessary.
The password for rating
level has been forgotten.• The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or
strange noise is heard.)• The DVD player is not
working normally.
• Is the antenna connected properly?• If the antennas input signal is weak, install an external FM antenna
in an area with good reception.
Cant receive radio
broadcast.
Symptom
Check/Remedy
• You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX
mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3
ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the
appropriate function.
Aspect ratio cannot be
changed.
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Specifications
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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 sunlightKeep in a cool
ventilated areaKeep in a clean
Protection jacket.
Store vertically.
When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it
with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a
soft cloth.• When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Handling discsDisc StorageHandling and Storing Discs
Cautions on Handling and Storing DiscsSmall scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks in
playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them.
• Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.• Do not load cracked discs or discs that are scratched.
Caution
• Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact with cold parts
inside the player. When condensation forms inside the player, the player
may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc and let the
player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.Note
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 Ratio 
Distortion 
Component Video 
Composite Video
Component Video 
S-VIDEO
Front speaker output
Center speaker output
Rear speaker output
Subwoofer speaker output
Frequency range 
S/N Ratio 
Channel separation
Input sensitivitySpeaker system
Impedance
Frequency range 
Output sound pressure level
Rated input
Maximum input
Dimensions 
(W x H x D) 
Weights
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Subwoofer speaker3Ω
40Hz~250Hz
86dB/W/M
70W
140W
8.3 x 14.4 x 13.0 inches
13.23 Ibs
Front/Rear
Center
4.7 x 7.3 x 5.4 inches
11.8 x 5.5 x 5.4 inches
1.76 Ibs
2.20 Ibs
Front/Rear
CenterFront/Center/Rear speaker6Ωx 5
130Hz~20KHz/125Hz~20KHz
84dB/W/M
40W
80W160W
14.4 lbs
14.2 x 3.0 x 14.4 inches
41°F ~ 95°F
10% ~ 75%
10dB
60dB
0.5%
54dB
40dB
2%
Y:1.0Vp-p(75Ωload), Pr:0.70Vp-p(75Ωload)
Pb:0.70Vp-p(75Ωload) 
1.0Vp-p(75Ωload) 
Y:1.0Vp-p(75Ωload) 
Pr:0.70Vp-p(75Ωload)
Pb:0.70Vp-p(75Ωload) 
Luminance Signal: 1.0Vp-p(75Ωload)
Color Signal: 0.286Vp-p(75Ωload)
40W x 2(6Ω)
40W(6Ω)
40W x 2(6Ω)
70W(3Ω)
20Hz~25KHz
75dB
50dB
(AUX)500mV
5.1ch speaker system
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Notes on Terminology
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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.
ANGLE
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A Title is subdivided into many
sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of the video can be
searched quickly using these numbers.A high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by
means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG-2) and high-
density recording technology, a DVD disc comprises  two 0.6 mm thick discs bonded together.An acronym for Pulse Code Modulation - another name for digital audio.
This is recorded on a video CD (version 2.0). Selected scenes or information can
be chosen from the menu displayed on the TV monitor.
Both the DVD player and DVD discs are encoded with a region number. 
If the region number on the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number
of the DVD player, the player cannot play the disc.
Translated appearing at the bottom of the screen. A DVD disc can contain up to
32 subtitle languages.
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.  When a disc contains two or more
movies, these movies are numbered as Title 1, Title 2, etc.
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on video and
audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.
Contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality is roughly comparable
to that of video tape.
This player also supports video CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
You can enjoy 5.1 (or 6) channels of high fidelity digital sound from various
digital input sources such as DVD, CD etc.
DTS provides a realistic, clear surround sound that has not  previously been
available from  conventional surround sound.
5.1 (or 6) Channel Digital Surround sound reproduced from DVDs and LDs
recorded as a digital signals (with            disc marking). With better sound quality,
dynamic range, and directionality than traditional Dolby surround technology, you
can enjoy dynamic, realistic sound.
CHAPTER 
NUMBER
DVD
PCM
PBC
(PLAYBACK
CONTROL)
REGION NUMBER
SUBTITLES
TITLE NUMBER
TRACK NUMBER
VIDEO CD
A 4 channel analog sound reproduced from a program source such as a
videotape or LD with the           mark. You can enjoy a more realistic, robust
sound unavailable from regular stereo sources.
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Samsung Limited Warranty
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA),warrants that this product is
free from defective material and workmanship.
SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the
specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or
defective material SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.
All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service 
centre. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by
calling toll free 1-800-726-7864or visiting our web site at
www.samsung.ca)
Labour Parts
one (1) year (carry-in) one (1) year
On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service centre is the 
customer’s responsibility.
The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the
only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the authorized
service centre at the time service is requested.ExclusionsThis warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire flood and/or other
acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or
unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.
Exterior and interior finish, lamps and glass are not covered under this
warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction
manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. 
This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a 
missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products
purchased and used in Canada.