Samsung HT-355 manual

Digital Home Entertainment System user manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .samsung.com/register HT -E350 HT -E355[...]

2 English Safety Information Safety W arnings TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within T riangle Is awarning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage [...]

English 3 Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below . Video Cable (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna (AH42-00021A) Remote Control (AH59-02425A)/ Batteries (AAA size) (4301-000116) User Manual (AH68-02460R) Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully befor e using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed bel[...]

4 English 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. Holding 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 [...]

English 5 Contents SAFETY INFORMA TION 2 2 Safety W arnings 3 Precautions 3 Accessories 4 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs 4 Licence 4 Copyright 4 Copy Protection 4 Feature GETTING ST ARTED 7 7 Icons that will be used in manual 7 Disc T ypes and Characteristics 10 Description 10 Front Panel 11 Rear Panel 12 Remote control CONNECTIONS 13 13 Co[...]

6 English BASIC FUNCTIONS 25 25 Disc Playback 25 Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback 26 JPEG File Playback 26 Using the Playback Function 30 Sound Mode 32 Listening to Radio ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 33 33 USB Function 33 USB Recording OTHER INFORMA TION 34 34 T roubleshooting 35 Language code list 3 7 Specifications 39 OpenSSL License Contents • Figures [...]

English 7 01 Getting Started Getting Started Icons that will be used in manual Make sure to check the following terms befor e reading the user manual. Icon T erm Definition d DVD This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVD±R/±RW discs that have been recor ded and finalised in Video Mode. B CD This involves a function available with a[...]

8 English Getting Started Disc T ypes and Characteristics Disc types that can be played Disc T ypes & Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Characteristics DVD-VIDEO VIDEO DVD video DVD-R/DVD-RW IN DVD video FORMA T DVD+R/DVD+RW IN DVD video FORMA T AUDIO-CD AUDIO AUDIO CD DA TA CD CD-R/CD-RW in DA TA CD FORMA T that contains the following kinds of file[...]

English 9 01 Getting Started DVD±R/±RW , CD-R/RW Discs • Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.) • If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable. Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage me[...]

10 English Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 DISC TRA Y Insert disc here. 2 DISPLA Y Displays the playing status, time, etc. 3 USB PORT Connect here and play files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory , etc. The USB memory that requires high power (more than 500mA at 5V) may not be supported. 4 OPEN/CLOSE [...]

English 11 01 Getting Started 1 F A NET (Only for Service) Used for the service repair . 2 SPEAKERS OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect the front, center ,surround speakers and subwoofer . 3 VIDEO OUT JACK Connect your TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT jack. 4 AUX IN JACKS Connect to the 2CH Analog output of an external device (such as a[...]

12 English Getting Started * Battery size: AAA 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 0 9 DSP/EQ MUTE VOL VOL TOOLS RETURN EXIT INFO MO/ST S/W LEVEL TUNER MEMORY AUDIO UPSCALE DIMMER AB C D P.BASS TUNING TUNING HOME TITLE MENU DISC MENU REPEAT GIGA USB REC FUNCTION S ． VOL Remote control T our of the Remote Contr ol T o open and close the disc tray . T urn the product o[...]

English 13 02 Connections Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the product 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 Front Speakers ei Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwar ds [...]

14 English Connections HT -E350 Assembled Speakers Speaker Components SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT (L) (R) (L) (R) Speaker Components  HT -E355 CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER FRONT (L) (R) ST AND ST AND BASE SPEAKER CABLE SURROUND (L) (R) HT -E355 CENTER SUBWOOFER SCREW (5×15): 16EA Installing the Speakers on the T a[...]

English 15 02 Connections Connecting The Speakers 1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker . (HT -E355 Only) 2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the r ed wire into the r ed terminal (+), and then release the tab.(HT -E355 Only) 3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colours[...]

16 English Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV . VIDEO OUT AUX IN FM ANT HDMI OUT METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the pr oduct to the HDMI IN jack on your TV . METHOD 2 : Composite Video Connect the supplied Video cable from t[...]

English 17 02 Connections HDMI FUNCTION HDMI Auto Detection Function If your TV is Samsung TV and it supports CEC function.The product's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission [...]

18 English Connections Connecting the FM Antenna 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack. 2. Slowly move the antenna wire ar ound until you find a location where r eception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. ✎ NOTE  This product does not r eceive AM broadcasts. SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER FRONT F[...]

English 19 03 Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) 1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the first time. Initial Settings screen will be displayed. 2. Pr ess the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER button. 3. Pr ess the ▲▼ buttons to select desired TV Aspect, then press the ENTER button.  [...]

20 English Setup Display Y ou can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. • 4:3 Pan-Scan Select when you want to see the 16:9 video supplied by the DVD without the black bars on top and bottom, even though you have [...]

English 21 03 Setup Audio Speaker Setting Speaker Size Y ou can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Surround Speakers, as well as T est T one in this mode. Settings m Move " Select ' Return " Select ' Return Speaker Setting Speaker Size ► Sound Edit Delay Time T est Tone : Off • For the Front, the mode is set to Small. ?[...]

22 English Setup Ideal Center Speaker placement Df: The distance from Fr ont Speaker Dc: The distance from Center Speaker Ds: The distance from Surr ound Speaker Place all speakers within this circle. Ideal Surround Speaker placement Setting the Center Speaker If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set th[...]

English 23 03 Setup Speaker Selection The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be changed Home Theater/TV Speaker . • Home Theater : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only , and audio is output through the pr oduct speakers only . • TV Speaker : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection[...]

24 English Setup Language Y ou can select the language you prefer for on-scr een menu, disc menu, etc. OSD Language Select the language for the on-screen displays. Disc Menu Select the language for the disc menu displays. Audio Select the language for disc audio. Subtitle Select the language for disc subtitles. a T o select a language that does not[...]

English 25 04 Basic Functions Disc Playback 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (  ) button. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (  ) button to close the disc tray . ✎ NOTE  Resume function: When you stop disc play , the product r emembers where you stopped, so when you press PLA Y butto[...]

26 English Basic Functions JPEG File Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcor der , or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray . 2. Press the ◄► buttons to select Photo , and then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the fold[...]

English 27 04 Basic Functions Step Motion Play d Press the P AUSE button repeatedly . • The picture moves forwar d one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. ✎ NOTE  No sound is heard during step motion playback. Using the Disc Menu d Y ou can view the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. 1. During p[...]

28 English Basic Functions CD/MP3 Repeat 1. During the CD/ MP3 playback, press the REPEA T button repeatedly to select the r epeat mode you want. B     (Repeat Off  Repeat T rack  Repeat All  Random  Repeat Section A-B) A     (Repeat Off  Repeat T rack  Repeat Dir (Directory)  Repeat All  Random) A-B [...]

English 29 04 Basic Functions TOOLS menu  Title ( ) : T o access the desired title when there is mor e than one in the disc. For example, if there is mor e than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified as a Title.  Chapter ( ) : Most DVD discs are recor ded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific chapter .  Playing tim[...]

30 English Basic Functions DIMMER Y ou can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit. Press the DIMMER button. Sound Mode P .BASS The P .BASS function provides a bass boost to reinfor ce the low frequencies. The MP3 ENHANCE function provides better sound quality by upscaling the sampling frequency . Press the P .BASS button. 2 Channel L[...]

English 31 04 Basic Functions DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate differ ent acoustic environments. • EQ : Y ou can select POPS, JAZZ , ROCK, or USER to optimize the sound for the genre of music you ar e playing . Press the DSP/EQ button. POPS, JAZZ, ROCK Select POP , JAZ[...]

32 English Basic Functions Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM . 2. T une in to the desired station. • Preset T uning 1 : Y ou must first add a desired frequency as a pr eset. Press the STOP (  ) button to select PRESET and then press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to select the preset sta[...]

English 33 05 Advanced Functions USB Function Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature Y ou can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player , USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product. 1. Connect the USB device[...]

34 English Other Information Other Information T roubleshooting Refer to the chart below when this product does not function pr operly . If the problem you ar e experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cor d, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom Check[...]

English 35 06 Other Information Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for OTHERS in the Disc Menu, Audio and Subtitle. (See page 24). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1142 Greek 1239 Interlingue 1345 Malagasy 1482 Kirundi 1527 T ajik 1028 Abkhazian 1144 English 1245 Inupiak[...]

36 English Other Information Index A Accessories 3 Angle 29 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 17 Audio Language 29 AUDIO SYNC 22 B BD Wise 20 Before Starting (Initial Settings) 19 C Change Password 24 Connections 13 Speaker 14 TV 16 HDMI 16 AUX 18 FM Antenna 18 VCR 18 D Delay Time 21 DIMMER 30 Disc Information 28 Disc menu 27 Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode 31 DRC (Dynami[...]

English 37 06 Other Information Specifications General Power Requirements AC 120V , 60Hz Power Consumption 40.4W Weight 4.49 Ibs Dimensions 16.9 (W) x 2.4(H) x 9.1 (D) inches Operating T emperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % FM T uner Signal/noise ratio 60 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB T otal harmonic distortion 1 % [...]

38 English Other Information HT -E350 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 HT -E355 Speaker Speaker system 5.1ch speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) W[...]

English 39 OpenSSL License The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Sour ce licenses. In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact openssl-c[...]

40 English OpenSSL License Copyright remains Eric Y oung's, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed. If this package is used in a product, Eric Y oung should be given attribution as the author of the parts of the library used. This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (onlin[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and deliver ed new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Y ear Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts[...]

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