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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 to TV ................................................................................................................................................13
Connecting the FM and AM(MW) Antennas.....................................................................................................14
Connecting External Components ......................................................................................................................................15
Before Using Your DVD Player...........................................................................................................................................17
OPERATION
Disc Playback .....................................................................................................................................................................19
Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer ..................................................................................................................................20
Displaying Disc Information ................................................................................................................................................21
Checking the Remaining Time............................................................................................................................................22
Fast/Slow Playback.............................................................................................................................................................23
Skipping Scenes/Songs ......................................................................................................................................................24
Repeat Playback.................................................................................................................................................................25
A-B Repeat Playback..........................................................................................................................................................26
Angle Function ....................................................................................................................................................................27
Zoom Function ....................................................................................................................................................................28
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language .....................................................................................................................................29
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song........................................................................................................................................30
Using Disc Menu.................................................................................................................................................................31
Using the Title Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................32
SETUP
Setting the Language..........................................................................................................................................................33
Setting TV Screen type .......................................................................................................................................................35
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level).............................................................................................................................37
Setting the Password ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Setting the Wallpaper..........................................................................................................................................................41
Setting the Speaker Mode ..................................................................................................................................................43
Setting the Test Tone..........................................................................................................................................................44
Setting the Delay Time........................................................................................................................................................45
Setting the Audio Quality........................................................................................................................................................................47
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)...............................................................................................................49
Auto Sound Calibration Setup.............................................................................................................................................51
Live Surround Mode............................................................................................................................................................53
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode......................................................................................................................................................55
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect .....................................................................................................................................................56
RADIO OPERATION
Listening to Radio ...............................................................................................................................................................57
Presetting Stations..............................................................................................................................................................58
MISCELLANEOUS
Convenient Functions .........................................................................................................................................................59
Operating the TV with the Remote Control .........................................................................................................................61
Before Calling for Service ...................................................................................................................................................63
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs ............................................................................................................................65
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................66
Notes on Terminology.........................................................................................................................................................67
Memo ..................................................................................................................................................................................68
Multi-Disc Playback & AM/FM Tuner
The HT-DB8020 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 audio technology (auto sound
calibration, magic sound field, and magic headphone)
developed in cooperation with DiMagic Co., Ltd. in Japan,
you can enjoy a more lively and high-sensitive sound.
Built-in 5.1-Channel Amplifier
The HT-DB8020 comes with a built-in 5.1-channel amplifier,
allowing you to enjoy dynamic sound.
Sound Logo
When power is turned on, a sound logo is output from speakers to
notify the user that the unit is optimized for disc playback.
Power Saving Function
The HT-DB8020 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes
in the stop or pause mode.
TV Screen Saver Function
The HT-DB8020 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of
the TV screen after 2 minutes in the stop or pause mode.
The HT-DB8020 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode
after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.
Customized TV Screen Display
The HT-DB8020 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG,
DVD, or VCD playback and set it as your background wallpaper.
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 a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for the listener's environment.
