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Samsung HT-DB120


$499.00 Released October, 2003

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Progressive scan technology looks great even on a normal tv. Decoding of Dolby Digital 5.1 is high-definition, sounds crisp and lively. Support for a good range of digital audio formats.

The Cons:Need to play with the aspect ratio settings to get it to look right on a 4:3 display. Prone to component failure within the first year or two. Need a proper sound system or understanding of audio encoding to get voices to be properly audible.

The Samsung HT-DB120 is an all-in-one 5.1 channel home theater system offered by Samsung.  The package includes a multi-disc DVD player/AV receiver, a 40 watt subwoofer and five 50 watt satellite speakers.

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The DVD player/AV receiver can play audio CDs and DVDs as well as burnable discs including MP3 and JPEG photo discs, and also has a built in AM/FM tuner. For connectivity, there is a composite video and RGB SCART output with RCA and optical audio inputs. The receiver is compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS surround and Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound encoding and has several Digital Sound Processor (DSP) presets. In order to save power, it automatically brightens and darkens the screen after 2 minutes in stop of pause mode and shuts off after 20 minutes in screen saver mode. The Samsung HT-DB120 comes in a silver finish and comes with a remote control.

Specifications

  • Components: DVD player / AV receiver , Speaker system
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight:
    • Subwoofer : 14.2 in x 16.1 in x 2.6 in / 0.7 lbs
    • Satellite speaker : 7.1 in x 3.4 in x 12.6 in / 13.9 lbs
    • DVD player / AV receiver : 3.0 in x 16.1 in x 5.2 in / 13.4 lbs
  • Built-in Decoders: Dolby Digital , DTS decoder , Dolby Pro Logic II Digital
  • Sound Processor (DSP)
  • DSP Presets: Club , Movie , Studio-Mix , Jazz , Rock , Church , Pop , Hall
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 75.0 dB
  • Output Power / Total: 250.0 Watt
  • Input Sensitivity: 500.0 mV
  • Amplifier Output Details:
    • 40.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 10.0 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Front )
    • 50.0 Watt - 3.0 Ohm - THD 10.0 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Subwoofer )
    • 40.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 10.0 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Center ) 
    • 40.0 Watt - 6.0 Ohm - THD 10.0 % - 1.0 channel(s) ( Rear )
  • Built-in Clock: Timer
  • Timer: Sleep
  • Built-in Display: Fluorescent Display
  • Dimmer
  • Additional Features" Mute button , Midnight Mode , Auto power off
  • Optical Digital Audio Input
  • RCA Audio Input
  • Composite Video Output
  • RGB SCART Video Output
  • RCA Video and Audio Cable Included
  • Speaker(s)
    • Subwoofer, 40.0 Watt, 6.0 Ohm, Wired
    • 5.0 x Satellite speaker, 50.0 Watt, 3.0 Ohm, Wired
  • Radio
    • Type: Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
    • AM Preset Station Qty: 15.0
    • FM Preset Station Qty: 15.0
    • Antenna Form Factor: Loop AM / wire FM
    • Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 60.0 dB
    • Total Harmonic Distortion: Mono: 0.3%, stereo: 0.5%
  • DVD
    • Type: DVD player
    • Media Format: DVD+RW , DVD , Video CD , DVD-R , CD , DVD-RW
    • Audio D/A Converter: 24bit / 96kHz
    • DVD Repeat Modes: Title, A-B repeat , Chapter
    • CD Playback Modes: Random play / shuffle, All tracks repeat, One track repeat, Program play
    • MP3 Playback
    • Additional Features: Progressive scanning , 3:2 pull down compensation , Screen saver , JPEG photo playback , Parental lock

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Pros
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    progressive scan technology looks great even on a normal tv

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    decoding of Dolby Digital 5.1 is high-definition, sounds crisp and lively

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    support for a good range of digital audio formats

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    capable of loud enough audio output for most rooms

Cons
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    need to play with the aspect ratio settings to get it to look right on a 4:3 display

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    prone to component failure within the first year or two

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    need a proper sound system or understanding of audio encoding to get voices to be properly audible

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