Samsung AH68-02231A manual

5.1CH Blu-ray Home Theater System user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-BD3252 HT-BD3252A_XAA_0724-1.indd Sec1:1 HT-BD3252A_XAA_0724-1.indd Sec1:1 2009-07-24  5:26:51 2009-07-24  5:26:51[...]

2 Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Theater PLAYER FEATURES Playback of many disc types, plus an FM Tuner The HT-BD3252 allows you to play various discs, including BD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW/-R(V mode), CD, MP3, JPEG, DivX, MKV, MP4 and CD-R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. Full HD Audio Decoding Support (Dolby Digital,[...]

3 ENG BLU-RAY DISC FEATURES Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD. * The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary. Appearance and navigation of features will a[...]

4 Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Theater WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below. Video Cable (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna (AH42-00017A) Speaker Wire (6 EA) Remote Control (AH59-02144S ) / Batteries (AAA size) (4301-000116) Wireless Receiver Module (SWA-4000) (AH9 6 -0 0201A ) / TX Card (AH81-04177J) iPod Dock (AH96-00051A) Us[...]

5 ENG Safety information SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting fl ash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage Insid[...]

6 PRECAUTIONS This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 6,043,912 6,438,099 6,467,061 6,556,521 6,578,163 6,697,307 6,728,474 6,771,891 6,894,963 6,895,593 6,937,815 6,996,327 7,009,926 7,085,221 7,088,649 7,092,327 7,099,566 7,123,564 7,142,493 7,142,495 7,145,861 7,146,624 7,151,[...]

7 ENG Contents KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW BLU-RAY HOME THEATER 2 2 Player Features 3 Blu-ray Disc Features 4 What’s Included SAFETY INFORMATION 5 5 Safety Warnings 6 Precautions GETTING STARTED 10 10 Before Reading the User’s Manual 11 Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION 14 14 Front Panel 15 Rear Panel REMOTE CONTROL 16 16 Tour of the Remot[...]

8 DISPLAY SETUP 44 44 Setting up the Display Options 46 Setting up the Video Display/Output Options HDMI SETUP 48 48 Setting up the HDMI Setup Options AUDIO SETUP 39 39 Setting up the Speaker Options PARENTAL SETUP 51 51 Setting up the Parental Lock NETWORK SETUP 53 53 Setting up the Network Setup Options BD DATA MANAGEMENT 58 58 System Device Mana[...]

9 ENG SOUND MODE 75 75 SFE(Sound Field Effect) Mode 75 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 76 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect RADIO 79 79 Listening to Radio 79 Presetting Stations CONVENIENT FUNCTION 95 95 Sleep Timer Function 95 Adjusting Display Brightness 95 Mute Function TROUBLESHOOTING 96 APPENDIX 98 98 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs 99 Specifi cations[...]

Getting started 10 BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term Defi nition h BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. g BD-RE This involves a function available on the BD-RE. f BD-R This involves a function available on the BD-R.[...]

11 ENG ● GETTING STARTED DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute BD-ROM BD-RE/BD-R AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided Playing time depends on the Title DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided(5 inches) 240 Double sided(5 inches) 480 Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 80 Double [...]

Getting started 12 Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed. If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable. Region[...]

13 ENG ● GETTING STARTED Disc Types BD-RE/BD-R Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups, or recording personal video. BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in Hig[...]

14 Description FRONT PANEL POWER BUTTON Turns the Blu-ray Home Theater on and off. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. FUNCTION BUTTON The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX ➞ HDMI 1 ➞ HDMI 2 ➞ FM TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. Tunes down the FM frequency band. ST[...]

15 ENG ● DESCRIPTION REAR PANEL FM 75 Ω COAXIAL JACK Connect the FM antenna. iPOD JACK Connect the iPOD dock connector here. TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS SPK) The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver amplifi er. HDMI IN JACKS Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. HD[...]

16 Remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 2 1 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 25 23 22 21 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 26 19 18 20 24 27 HT-BD3252A_XAA_0724-1.indd 16 HT-BD3252A_XAA_0724-1.indd 16 2009-07-24  5:27:03 2009-07-24  5:27:03[...]

17 ENG ● REMOTE CONTROL Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. Replace the cover. Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last f[...]

18 Remote control SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control. When operating a TV with the remote control 1. Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 3. While holding down the POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. If[...]

19 ENG ● REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Code List Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) Brocsonic Candle Cetronic Citizen Cinema Classic Concerto Contec Coronado Craig Croslex Crown Curtis Mates CXC Daewoo Daytron Dynasty Emerson Fisher Funai Futuretech General Electric (GE) Hall Mark Hitachi Inkel JC Penny JVC KTV KEC KMC LG (Go[...]

20 Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Home Theater to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Position of the Blu-ray Home Theater Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Sele[...]

21 ENG ● CONNECTIONS Connecting The Speakers Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Blu-ray Home Theater by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speak[...]

22 Connections CONNECTING THE WIRELESS RECEIVING Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000) This product (HT-BD3252) should be connected with the SWA-4000 only. Connect the front, center and subwoofer speakers to the Blu-Ray Home Theater, referring to page 21. With the Blu-Ray Home Theater turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection (WIREL[...]

23 ENG ● CONNECTIONS Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card or any other device that uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) near the m[...]

24 Connections CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES/YOUR TV VIA HDMI (BEST QUALITY) HDMI is a digital standard interface for connection to such devices as a TV, projector, DVD player, Blu-ray player, set top box and more. HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created [...]

25 ENG ● CONNECTIONS HDMI Auto Detection Function The player's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 45. Why does Samsung use HDMI? Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a BD/DVD, the data transmitted to a T[...]

26 Connections CONNECTING THE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TO YOUR TV (BETTER QUALITY) You can select from a variety of resolution settings such as 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i, depending on the disc type. (See page 46) The actual resolution may differ from the setting in the Setup menu if both Component and HDMI cables are connected. The resolution may also [...]

27 ENG ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN iPod You can enjoy music and video fi les from an iPod through the main unit. For iPod operation with this Blu-ray home theater, see this page and pages 80 ~ 8 2 . Connect the iPod Dock to the iPod Jack on the rear side of the main unit. Place the iPod in the dock. “iPod Connected” message appears on the TV[...]

28 Connections CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the Digital Output of the external digital component. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit to select[...]

29 ENG ● CONNECTIONS AUX : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the Audio Out of the external analog component. Be sure to match connector colors. Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX input. You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main un[...]

30 Connections CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK To access network service or upgrade the current fi rmware, you must make one of the following connections. By connecting to a network, you can access the BD-LIVE, Blockbuster, Netfl ix, Pandora, YouTube services, PC streaming and Software upgrades from Samsung’s update server. We recommend you use an AP[...]

31 ENG ● CONNECTIONS Case 2 : Connecting to a Wireless IP sharer You can connect to network with a Wireless IP sharer. See page 54 for Wireless Network Setup. This unit is compatible with the supplied Wireless LAN Adapter. You can also use the wireless network by connecting the Wireless LAN Adapter Gender to the Wireless LAN Adapter. You must use[...]

32 Connections CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL Jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you fi nd a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. This unit does not receive AM broadcasts. Cooling Fan The cooling fan supplies cool air to the unit to preven[...]

33 ENG ● BASIC FUNCTIONS This section introduces basic playback functions and playback by disc type. BEFORE PLAYING Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input (the input the Blu-ray Home Theater is connected to). After plugging in the Blu-ray Home Theater, the fi rst time you press the POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want t[...]

Basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Theater 34 ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the fi rmware version. ❖ PLAYING A DISC Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the PLAY button or OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc[...]

35 ENG ● BASIC FUNCTIONS SETTING THE SOUND Setting the Power On / Off Melody Sound A Melody sound can be set so it is heard each time you turn the player on or off. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System , the[...]

Basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Theater 36 SLOW MOTION PLAY/STEP MOTION PLAY Slow Motion Play hgfZCV In pause or step mode, press the SLOW button on the remote control for Slow Motion play. If you press the SLOW button,  1/8  1/4  1/2 To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY ( ) button. This ( ) icon indicates when an invali[...]

37 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE CLOCK Choose your time zone With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Time Zone , then press the ENTER or[...]

Language setup 38 SETTING UP THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS Once you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu language options, they will be applied automatically every time you watch a movie. If you want to choose a different audio and subtitle language while playing a disc, you can also use the disc menu to make the selection. With the unit in St[...]

39 ENG ● AUDIO SETUP Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Dynamic Compression This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from [...]

Audio setup 40 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Sound Edit You can adjust the level for each speaker. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio , then press the ENTER or ► button. Audio setup menu will b[...]

41 ENG ● AUDIO SETUP Setting the Auto Sound Calibration By setting the ASC 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 fi eld optimized for your environment. ASC setup can[...]

Audio setup 42 SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Auto Sound Calibration To set the Auto Sound Calibration Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button[...]

43 ENG ● AUDIO SETUP Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio , then press the ENTER or ► button. Audio setup menu will be displ[...]

Display setup 44 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY OPTIONS This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. This function depends on the disc or TV type. It may not work with some discs or TVs. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ butto[...]

45 ENG ● DISPLAY SETUP Movie Frame (24 Fs) Movies are usually fi lmed at 24 frames per second. Some Blu-ray Discs have the capability of playing back at this frame rate. Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to On allows you to adjust the Blu-ray Home Theater's HDMI output to 24 frames per second for improved picture quality. You can enjoy[...]

Display setup 46 SETTING UP THE VIDEO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIONS Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc playback Output Setup HDMI Component (HDMI&Comp. connected / Comp. connected only) COMPOSITE 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 1080i 480i 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) on 1080p@24F 480i / 1080i 480i 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) [...]

47 ENG ● DISPLAY SETUP Progressive Mode The Progressive Mode helps to improve picture quality when viewing 480i resolution DVD discs. Auto : Select this to have the player automatically set the best picture for the DVD you're watching. Video : Select this for the best picture from Concert or TV show DVDs . Frame & Field bar Still Mode Se[...]

HDMI setup 48 SETTING UP THE HDMI SETUP OPTIONS You can set the HDMI options such as Anynet+, HDMI Format, BD Wise, HDMI Audio. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select HDMI , then press the ENTER or ► button. HDMI set[...]

49 ENG ● HDMI SETUP TV Anynet+ Menu When you press the Anynet+ button on your Samsung TV's remote control, the following On-Screen Display (OSD) will be shown. Blu-ray Home Theater Menu - When playing a movie : brings up the disc’s menu (same as the DISC MENU button on the Blu-ray Home Theater’s remote control) - In Stop mode : brings up[...]

HDMI setup 50 SETTING UP THE HDMI SETUP OPTIONS HDMI Audio The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled On/Off. • On : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only. • Off : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is [...]

51 ENG ● PARENTAL SETUP Parental setup SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. hZ With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button[...]

Parental setup 52 SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK If you forgot your password Remove the disc. Press and hold the STOP (  ) button on the main unit for 5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings. When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the BD data will be deleted. Setting the Rating Level[...]

53 ENG ● NETWORK SETUP Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS To obtain information on the proper settings, check the network settings on your computer or contact your Internet provider. To set the network of your Blu-ray Home Theater, follow the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the ?[...]

Network setup 54 SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then press the ENTER button. If DHCP is set to Off and, DNS to Manual , enter your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Primary DNS settings (Secondary DNS is optional). If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Manual , enter your Primary DNS setting (S[...]

55 ENG ● NETWORK SETUP Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DHCP , then press the ENTER button. If DHCP is set to On , you can't select IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway. If DNS is set to Auto , you can’t select DNS Server. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then press the ENTER button. Select an Access Point, and then press[...]

Network setup 56 SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Manual , enter your DNS Server. If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Auto , you don’t need further or additional settings. When you select an item, use the number and ▲▼◄ ► buttons. If the automatic settings don’t work, contact your ISP. When done, use th[...]

57 ENG ● NETWORK SETUP NTP Server (Used to Retrieve Time Information from NTP Server) To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 53. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select NTP Server , then press the ENTER or ► button. On : The player automatically connects to the Internet server in order to adjust the time setting. Off : The player does not connect to the[...]

BD data management 58 BD Data (stored in external USB fl ash memory) is Blu-ray Disc content such as trailers and other special features downloaded from the BD-LIVE service or Blu-ray Discs. * You must have a minimum 1GB USB Memory device inserted in one of the USB slots in order to download content from BD-LIVE. SYSTEM DEVICE MANAGEMENT You can m[...]

59 ENG ● SYSTEM UPGRADE System upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray Home Theater's fi rmware in the future. To upgrade this fi rmware you must : Go to samsung.com and refer to the ‘Support’ page to download the latest fi rmware. You can use a CD-R or a USB fl ash drive to perform the fi rmware upgrade. For more informa[...]

System upgrade 60 FIRMWARE UPGRADE To perform the system upgrade, press the ◄ ► buttons to select Start and then press the ENTER button. The system update gets started. If you select Cancel during the download process, you are prompted to confi rm your selection in a message box. If you want to cancel the download, select Yes and press the ENT[...]

61 ENG ● SYSTEM UPGRADE SYSTEM INFORMATION When the fi rmware upgrade is done, check the fi rmware details by following the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select Setup , then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System , then press the [...]

Watching a movie 62 USING THE DISPLAY FUNCTION hgfZCV During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. If the Blu-ray Disc has the PIP feature, press the INFO button in the PIP section to display PIP-related information. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. Press the ◄ ► buttons to make the desired setup change and [...]

63 ENG ● WATCHING A MOVIE USING THE DISC MENU & POPUP/TITLE MENU Using the Disc Menu hZ During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ► or ENTER button. The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc. Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu[...]

Watching a movie 64 REPEAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. Repeat playback hgfZCV During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Chapter or Title . Blu-ray Disc/DVD repeats play by chapter or title. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again, then pres[...]

65 ENG ● WATCHING A MOVIE SELECTING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE hgfZ You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button during playback. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. To remove the Audio bar, press t[...]

Watching a movie 66 SELECTING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Using the INFO button During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Subtitle . Press the ◄ ► buttons on the remote control to select the desired subtitle language. Depending on the Blu-ray Disc / DVD, you may be able to change the desired subt[...]

67 ENG ● WATCHING A MOVIE PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) SETTINGS The PIP feature allows you to view additional content (such as commentaries) in a small screen window while the movie is playing. Using the PIP button h If the current Blu-ray Disc features the PIP function, you can use the PIP button to turn PIP On or Off . Each time you press the PIP b[...]

Watching a movie 68 DIVX, MKV, MP4 PLAYBACK The functions discussed on this page apply to DivX, MKV, MP4 disc playback only. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the # , $ button. Goes to the next fi le whenever you press the $ button, if there are over 2 fi les on the disc. Goes to the previous fi le whenever you press the # button, if ther[...]

69 ENG ● WATCHING A MOVIE DivX(Digital internet video express) DivX is a video fi le format developed by Microsoft and is based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide audio and video data over the Internet in real-time. MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio encoding so that you can watch a movie at near DVD-quality video and aud[...]

Listening to music 70 BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL USED FOR AUDIO CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 DISC PLAYBACK PAUSE button : Pauses playback. SKIP ( ) button : During playback, moves to the next page in the Music List or moves to the next track in the Playlist. PLAY button : Plays the currently selected track. ▲▼ buttons : Selects a track(song) in the Music[...]

71 ENG ● LISTENING TO MUSIC PLAYING AN AUDIO CD(CD-DA)/MP3 AF Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. For an Audio CD, the fi rst track will be played automatically. For an MP3 disc, press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select Music , then press the ENTER button. (You can listen to mp3 fi les using a USB storage device) To mo[...]

Listening to music 72 Playlist AF You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. For an Audio CD, the fi rst track will be played automatically. For an MP3 disc, press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select Music , then press the ENTER button. (You can listen to mp3 fi les using a USB sto[...]

73 ENG ● VIEWING A PICTURE Viewing a picture VIEWING A PICTURE Insert a JPEG disc into the Disc Slot. The Menu screen is displayed. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select Photo , then press the ENTER button. The Photo List is displayed. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a picture. To see the next page, press the SKIP ( ) button. To see the pr[...]

Viewing a picture ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 73. Press the ENTER button. Press the YELLOW(C) button. Use the YELLOW(C) or ZOOM button to zoom the image in/out. - To move the area - Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to the area you want to enlarge. - To stop the Zoom - Press the YELLOW(C) button. GO TO [...]

75 ENG ● SOUND MODE Sound mode SFE(SOUND FIELD EFFECT) MODE You can set the SFE best suited for the type of music you are listening to. Press the SFE MODE button. SFE MODE appears on the display panel. Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows HALL1 ➞ HALL2 ➞ JAZZ ➞ CHURCH ➞ ROCK ➞ SFE OFF. HALL : Provides a clea[...]

Sound mode 76 Dolby Pro Logic II EFFECT This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC mode. Press the PL II MODE button to select MUSIC mode. Press the PL II EFFECT button. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select the desired effect setting. PANORAMA : This mode extends the front stere[...]

77 ENG ● USING THE USB FUNCTION PLAYING MEDIA FILES USING THE USB HOST FEATURE You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front of the unit. USB Connected appears on the display screen and then disappears. USB icon is displayed on[...]

Using the USB function 78 USB Host Specifi cation USB Host Specifi cation • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. • Supports the device of which the connected drive is formatted in the FAT(FAT, FAT16, FAT32) ?[...]

79 ENG ● RADIO LISTENING TO RADIO Remote Control Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 : When the SKIP ( ) button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the TUNING/CH ( ) button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. Manu[...]

Using an iPod 80 You can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. LISTENING TO MUSIC You can play music fi les stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the Blu-ray Home Theater. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the Blu-ray Home Theater. Place the iPod in the Dock. Your iPod is automatically turned on. [...]

81 ENG ● USING AN iPod To move to the Music List and select a track: Press the MENU or STOP button. It stops playing and returns to the music list. Press the S , T buttons to select the fi le you want to play and press the ENTER button. Press the RETURN or W button to return to the parent menu. iPod Music categories File information including th[...]

Using an iPod 82 WATCHING A MOVIE You can play video fi les stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the Blu-ray Home Theater. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the Blu-ray Home Theater. In the iPod screen, move to Videos > Settings and set the TV Out option to On . Place the iPod in the Dock. “iPod Connected” message[...]

83 ENG ● PC STREAMING FUNCTION PC streaming function CONNECTING TO A PC AND PLAYING MP3, JPEG, DIVX, MKV AND MP4 CONTENT The shared folder setup method may be different, depending on the PC operating system. You can connect the Blu-ray Home Theater to a PC and play mp3, jpeg, DivX, MKV and MP4 fi le content in a shared folder. (Refer to pages 30[...]

PC streaming function 84 CONNECTING TO A PC AND PLAYING MP3, JPEG, DIVX, MKV AND MP4 CONTENT Press the ▲▼ button to select a desired folder. Manual Mode Enter in the IP address of the PC that has the shared folders. Type in the name of the shared folder in the window, then press the BLUE (D) button to save. Type in the PC’s password then pres[...]

85 ENG ● USING THE E-CONTENTS Using the e-contents With this Blu-ray Home Theater, you can use the e-Contents service (YouTube, for example) via the network. After performing the network connection (see pages 30~31), check the network setup (see pages 53~57). According to company policy, the specifi cations are subject to change. e-Content video[...]

Using the e-contents 86 USING BLOCKBUSTER Press the ▲▼◄ ► button to select the desired title, then press the ENTER button. Press the ◄ ► button to select the Rent or Buy , then press the ENTER button. Press the ◄ ► button to select the Submit Order , then press the ENTER button. If you want to play any of the titles that you bought,[...]

87 ENG ● USING THE E-CONTENTS If you have an existing account, you will see the next window if Yes was selected. Select "I'm now a member". Video quality of the Netfl ix contents (SD or HD) depends on the network speed and the original bit rate. In order to activate your Blu-ray Home Theater with Netfl ix, visit the www.netfl ix[...]

Using the e-contents 88 USING NETFLIX Press the search button (  /  ) to select a scene of your choice. To stop the movie or go to the instant movie list, press the upper arrow key or press Stop. For more information on the Netfl ix Instant Streaming feature visit http:www.netfl ix.com/help/ tv or login to your Netfl ix account and click &[...]

89 ENG ● USING THE E-CONTENTS Enter the keyword and press the BLUE(D) button to display the search result. (The station keyword should be enter music genre, artist, music title, etc.) Press the GREEN(B) button while the highlight is on the station list to delete the selected station. You can edit your song list by using the color buttons on the r[...]

Using the e-contents 90 USING YOUTUBE This Blu-ray Home Theater enables you to use the following services provided by YouTube. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the BLUE(D) button. YouTube screen elements Country Selection Information: Shows a country that you selected. Current sorting time: Shows a title list sorted by Time. (Today, W[...]

91 ENG ● USING THE E-CONTENTS Country Setup If you select a country in Country Setup, you can view videos from the YouTube site of that country. Press the ▲▼ button to select the Country Setup , then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼◄ ► button to select the desired country, then press the ENTER button. Log in If you have logged int[...]

Using the e-contents 92 Playing a video Press the ▲▼ button to select the desired category. Select the current sorting time period (Today, Weekly, Monthly, All) by pressing the GREEN(B) button. Press the ► button to move to the contents list, then press the ▲▼ button to select the desired title. Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER but[...]

93 ENG ● USING THE E-CONTENTS Press the ▲▼◄ ► button to select a text fi eld. Press the ENTER button in the text fi eld repeatedly to select a desired letter, number or icon. After you have entered in the subject you want to search, press the YELLOW(C) button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired video, t[...]

Using the e-contents 94 My Favorites Playing a video saved in My Favorites Press the ▲▼ button to select the My Favorites in the category list. Press the ► button to move to the contents list, then press the ▲▼ button to select the desired video. Press the ENTER button. The selected video will be played back. If you have logged in your Yo[...]

95 ENG SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION You can set the time that the Blu-ray Home Theater will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : 10 ➞ 20 ➞ 30 ➞ 60 ➞ 90 ➞ 120 ➞ 150 ➞ OFF. To confi rm the sleep timer setting, press the SLEEP button. The remaining time before the Blu-ray[...]

96 Troubleshooting 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 Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. SYMPTOM Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc. • Is the power cord [...]

97 ENG ● TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Check/Remedy Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • You can play 16:9 BD/DVDs in 16:9 Wide mode, 4:3 Letter Box mode, or 4:3 Pan - Scan mode, but 4:3 BD/DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the Blu-ray Disc jacket and then select the appropriate function. • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power [...]

98 Appendix 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 pap[...]

99 ENG ● APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS General Power Requirements AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 85 W Weight 9.9 Ibs Dimensions (W x H x D) 17.3 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 13.1 (D) inches Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % FM Tuner Signal / noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 12 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.8 % [...]

100 Appendix SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Speaker system 5.1ch speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights *: Nominal specifi cation - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. Fr[...]

WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the originalcarton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials an d workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One [...]

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