Samsung HT-BD3252A User Manual

Samsung HT-BD3252A User Manual

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  • Page 1 HT-BD3252 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...
  • Page 2: Key Features Of Your New

    Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Function Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the main unit of this system using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the Blu-ray Home Theater to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)
  • Page 3: Blu-Ray Disc Features

    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 also vary from disc to disc.
  • Page 4 Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Theater WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below. Remote Control Video Cable FM Antenna (AH59-02144S ) Speaker Wire (6 EA) (AH39-40001V) (AH42-00017A) / Batteries (AAA size) (4301-000116) Wireless Receiver Module Wireless LAN Adapter (SWA-4000) iPod Dock User's Manual...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The explanation point within the triangle is a Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of...
  • Page 6: Precautions

    Safety information PRECAUTIONS Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW Player Features BLU-RAY HOME THEATER Blu-ray Disc Features What’s Included SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Warnings Precautions GETTING STARTED Before Reading the User’s Manual Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION Front Panel Rear Panel REMOTE CONTROL Tour of the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers...
  • Page 8 Contents AUDIO SETUP Setting up the Speaker Options DISPLAY SETUP Setting up the Display Options Setting up the Video Display/Output Options HDMI SETUP Setting up the HDMI Setup Options PARENTAL SETUP Setting up the Parental Lock NETWORK SETUP Setting up the Network Setup Options BD DATA MANAGEMENT System Device Management SYSTEM UPGRADE...
  • Page 9 LISTENING TO MUSIC Buttons on the Remote Control Used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/ MP3 Disc Playback Repeat Audio CD(CD-DA) & MP3 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 VIEWING A PICTURE Viewing a Picture Slide Show/Speed Rotate Zoom Go To Photo List SOUND MODE SFE(Sound Field Effect) Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Effect...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 96 ~97) Copyright ©2009 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
  • Page 11: Disc Type And Characteristics

    DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute BD-ROM Playing time depends AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided BD-RE/BD-R on the Title Single sided(5 inches) Double sided(5 inches) DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided(3 1/2 inches)
  • Page 12 Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Disc Type and Characteristics section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800 SAMSUNG.
  • Page 13 Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized, it becomes DVD-Video. • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and fi nalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
  • Page 14: Description

    Description FRONT PANEL 11 12 POWER BUTTON Turns the Blu-ray Home Theater on and off. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON BD/DVD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX ➞ HDMI 1 ➞ HDMI 2 ➞ FM Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL FM ANT. HDMI SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS OUT FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK Connect the FM antenna. iPOD JACK Connect the iPOD dock connector here. The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS SPK) wireless receiver amplifi...
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 17 POWER button PIP button BD RECEIVER button DISC MENU button TV button OPEN/CLOSE button Number (0~9) buttons DIMMER button AUDIO button BD button TUNER button SLOW, MO/ST button AUX button Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons SOURCE button PLAY button SUBTITLE button STOP button PAUSE button SEARCH buttons...
  • Page 18: Setting The Remote Control

     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. Operation Range of the Remote Control The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line.
  • Page 19 18, 59, 67, 76, 77, 78, 92, 93, 94 Craig 03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 84 Realistic 03, 19 Croslex Sampo Crown Samsung 00, 15, 16, 17, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, Curtis Mates 59, 61, 63 59, 60, 98 Sanyo 19, 61, 65 Daewoo...
  • Page 20: Connections

    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.
  • Page 21 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 Black Theater by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Wireless Receiving

    Connections CONNECTING THE WIRELESS RECEIVING Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000) This product (HT-BD3252) should be connected with the SWA-4000 only. Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) SPEAKERS OUT Center Speaker Subwoofer SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. HDMI WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE...
  • Page 23  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 main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
  • Page 24: Connecting External Devices/Your Tv Via

     If you connect a Samsung TV to the Blu-ray Home Theater using an HDMI cable, the player can be easily operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support the Anynet+ feature.) (See page 48) ...
  • Page 25: Connecting The Component Video Out To Your Tv (Better Quality)

    Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made. • What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit through Samsung TVs with the Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.
  • Page 26: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv (Good Quality)

    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.
  • Page 27: Connecting An Ipod

    When the unit is powered on and you connect an iPod, the unit will charge your iPod's battery.  Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. iPod models that can be used with the HT-BD3252 ...
  • Page 28: Connecting Audio From External Components

    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.
  • Page 29 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. •...
  • Page 30: Connecting To The Network

    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 or router for the network. If you don’t have one, you'll need two network providing services to use the PC streaming function.
  • Page 31 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. SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. HDMI WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT Modem Port Wireless IP sharer Wireless LAN Adapter Modem Cable...
  • Page 32: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connections CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω 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. FM Antenna (supplied) FM ANT.
  • Page 33: Basic Functions Of Your Blu-Ray Home Theater

    Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will playback. For additional information, refer to the Disc Type and Characteristics section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact SAMSUNG's customer care center.
  • Page 34: On-Screen Menu Navigation

    Basi c functi o ns of your Bl u -ray Home Theater ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION ❖ The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the fi rmware version. System System Information Time Zone Clock Set Power On/Off sound Language Audio BD Data Management...
  • Page 35: Setting The Sound

    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. System Information Music Press the ▲▼◄►...
  • Page 36: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

    Basi c functi o ns of your Bl u -ray Home Theater SLOW MOTION PLAY/STEP MOTION PLAY hgfZCV Slow Motion Play 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 •...
  • Page 37: System Setup

    System setup SETTING THE CLOCK Choose your time zone With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Music Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the Photo System Information ENTER or ► button. Setup System Time Zone ◄...
  • Page 38: Language Setup

    Language setup 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.
  • Page 39: Audio Setup

    Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Dynamic Compression This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. Music • On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or System Photo Language from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate Dynamic Compression : On Setup Audio...
  • Page 40 Audio setup 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. Dynamic Compression : On Music AV Sync : 50msec System Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the Photo Language Speaker Distance...
  • Page 41 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. Microphone L: F SW: S...
  • Page 42 Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Auto Sound Calibration To set the Auto Sound Calibration AV Sync : 50msec Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. Music System Speaker Distance Photo Sound Edit Language Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. Setup Audio Auto Sound Calibration...
  • Page 43 Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Music System Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press Photo Language the ENTER or ► button. Setup Audio Dynamic Compression : On...
  • Page 44: Display Setup

    Display setup 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. System Music Language...
  • Page 45 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 System Music rate. Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to On allows you Language Photo Audio TV Aspect...
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Video Display/Output Options

    Display setup SETTING UP THE VIDEO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIONS Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc playback Component Output HDMI (HDMI&Comp. connected / Comp. COMPOSITE Setup connected only) 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) 1080p@60F 1080i 480i 1080p/1080i, Movie 1080p@24F 480i / 1080i 480i Frame (24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs)
  • Page 47 Progressive Mode The Progressive Mode helps to improve picture quality when System TV Aspect : 16:9 Normal Music viewing 480i resolution DVD discs. Language Movie Frame (24 Fs) : Off Photo Audio Resolution : 1080p • Auto : Select this to have the player automatically set the Setup Display Progressive Mode : PCM...
  • Page 48: Hdmi Setup

    Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products with the Anynet+ feature. You can operate this unit using a Samsung TV remote control or power on your Samsung TV and Home Theater and start disc playback simply by pressing the PLAY button on the TV’s remote.
  • Page 49 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. THEATER • Blu-ray Home Theater Menu View TV Select Device - When playing a movie : brings up the disc’s menu...
  • Page 50 HDMI setup SETTING UP THE HDMI SETUP OPTIONS HDMI Audio The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be Language Music Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) : On toggled On/Off. Audio HDMI Format : TV Photo BD Wise : On Display •...
  • Page 51: 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. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 52 Parental setup 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. ...
  • Page 53: 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 Audio Music...
  • Page 54 Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then Audio Music Cable Network Display press the ENTER button. Photo HDMI Network Selection : Cable DHCP Network Setup ◄ • Cable Network If DHCP is set to Off and, DNS to Manual, enter ◄...
  • Page 55 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DHCP, then press the Audio Music Network Selection : Wireless ENTER button. Display Wireless Network Photo Cable Network HDMI Access Point : Not Selected Network Setup ◄ Wireless Network ► ◄ DHCP : On Parental Proxy IP Address...
  • Page 56 Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS • If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Manual, enter Audio Music Network Selection : Wireless your DNS Server. Wireless Network Display Photo Cable Network HDMI Access Point : Not Selected Network Setup ◄...
  • Page 57 NTP Server (Used to Retrieve Time Information from NTP Server) To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 53. Cable Network Audio Music Wireless Network Display Press the ▲▼ buttons to select NTP Server, then press Photo Proxy HDMI the ENTER or ► button. Setup Network ◄...
  • Page 58: Bd Data Management

    BD data management 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.
  • Page 59: 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 information, see “Upgrade Manual”...
  • Page 60 System upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE To perform the system upgrade, press the ◄ ► buttons BD Data Menagement Music to select Start and then press the ENTER button. DivX(R) Registration Photo System Update DivX(R) Deactivation Setup System System Update ◄ ► Language Audio The new update data was found.
  • Page 61: System Information

    DivX(R) Registration Parental Setup DivX(R) Deactivation FIRMWARE UPGRADE NOTIFICATION This popup menu appears when a newer fi rmware version is available from SAMSUNG's update server than what is currently on the Blu-ray System Update Home Theater. New Firmware is available. •...
  • Page 62: Watching A Movie

    Watching a movie USING THE DISPLAY FUNCTION hgfZCV During playback, press the INFO button on the remote Info control. Title : 000/034 • If the Blu-ray Disc has the PIP feature, press the INFO Chapter : 000/002 Playing Time : 00:00:06 button in the PIP section to display PIP-related Audio : 1/1 ENG Multi CH...
  • Page 63: Using The Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu

    USING THE DISC MENU & POPUP/TITLE MENU Using the Disc Menu PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS 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. ▼...
  • Page 64: Repeat Play

    Watching a movie REPEAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. hgfZCV Repeat playback During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat 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 press the ▲▼...
  • Page 65: Selecting The Audio Language

    hgfZ SELECTING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE 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. Audio 1/4 ENG Dolby Digital Multi CH •...
  • Page 66: Changing The Camera Angle

    Watching a movie 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. ...
  • Page 67: Pip (Picture In Picture) Settings

    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 If the current Blu-ray Disc features the PIP function, you can use the PIP button to turn PIP On or Off.
  • Page 68: Divx, Mkv, Mp4 Playback

    Watching a movie 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, •...
  • Page 69 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 audio.
  • Page 70 Listening to music 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. STOP PLAY PLAY button : Plays the currently selected track.
  • Page 71 PLAYING AN AUDIO CD(CD-DA)/MP3 Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc ► TRACK 001 1/18 tray. 00:02:24 / 00:05:57 • 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.
  • Page 72 Listening to music Playlist You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc TRACK 001 00:04:08 tray. Video TRACK 002 00:03:41 • For an Audio CD, the fi rst track will be played TRACK 003 00:03:17 Music...
  • Page 73: Viewing A Picture

    Viewing a picture VIEWING A PICTURE Insert a JPEG disc into the Disc Slot. • The Menu screen is displayed. Video Music ▲▼◄ ► Press the buttons to select Photo, then press the Photo ◄ 176.JPG 08 JUL 2000 127 KB ◄...
  • Page 74: Zoom

    Viewing a picture ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 73. Press the ENTER button. _____1_.JPG 03/07  Press the YELLOW(C) button. C Zoom D Speed Slide Show A r90° B u90° Use the YELLOW(C) or ZOOM button to zoom the image in/out. - To move the area - Press the ▲▼◄...
  • Page 75: 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 ➞...
  • Page 76: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    Sound mode 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.
  • Page 77: Using The Usb Function

    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.
  • Page 78 Using the USB function USB Host Specifi cation • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. USB Host Specifi cation • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. •...
  • Page 79: Radio

    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. •...
  • Page 80: Using An Ipod

    Using an iPod 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.
  • Page 81 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 buttons to select the fi le you want to play and press the ENTER button. •...
  • Page 82: Watching A Movie

    Using an iPod 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.
  • Page 83: Pc Streaming Function

    Music Photo - For more detailed information about setting a shared Setup folder, visit the Samsung website and download the "Setting the shared folder" manual from the Download center. a Network Search Press the MENU button. Press the RED(A) button.
  • Page 84 If a confl ict occurs between Windows XP simple fi le sharing and the PC streaming function of the Blu-ray Home Theater, please disable the simple fi le sharing. - For more detailed information, visit the Samsung website (samsung.com) and download the "Setting the shared folder" manual from the Download center.
  • Page 85: 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. ...
  • Page 86 With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the GREEN(B) button. If you don't have an account, select "no-start my FREE trial" and subscribe to <http://netfl ix.com/samsung> from your computer. A user with an existing account can select the "yes-activate instant streaming from Netfl ix".
  • Page 87  In order to activate your Blu-ray Home Theater with Netfl ix, visit the www.netfl ix.com/ samsung and then enter the activation code. To add a movie to the Instant Queue list of this Blu-ray Home Theater, select the "Add to Instant" button on the Netfl...
  • Page 88: Using Pandora

    To run Pandora, you need to input the activation code at PANDORA ® <http://www.pandora.com/samsung> page with your PC. internet radio After inputting the activation code, you may have to create a Listen to radio that is personalized to your tastes.
  • Page 89 The www.pandora.com server refl ects the changes made on your Home Theater.  In order to activate your Blu-ray Home Theater with Pandora, visit the www.pandora.com/ samsung and then enter the activation code.  For further information on Pandora service or to unsubscribe the Pandora service, email...
  • Page 90: Using Youtube

    Using the e-contents 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.
  • Page 91 Country Setup If you select a country in Country Setup, you can view videos Tube YouTube / Worldwide from the YouTube site of that country. Press the ▲▼ button to select the Country Setup, then Worldwide India Poland Player Library Search Australia Ireland...
  • Page 92 Using the e-contents Playing a video Press the ▲▼ button to select the desired category. Tube YouTube / Worldwide Today Most viewed abc... 00:06:20 Top rated Views : 5969 Rating : 2009-05-21 Most Popular Most Discussed def... 00:06:20 Top Favorites Views : 5969 Rating : 2009-05-21...
  • Page 93 Press the ▲▼◄ ► button to select a text fi eld. Tube YouTube / Worldwide Press the ENTER button in the text fi eld repeatedly to select Search Today Player Library a b I a desired letter, number or icon. abc...
  • Page 94 Using the e-contents My Favorites Playing a video saved in My Favorites YouTube / Worldwide Tube Press the ▲▼ button to select the My Favorites in the Most viewed abc... 00:06:20 Top rated category list. Views : 5969 Rating : 2009-05-21 Most Popular Most Discussed...
  • Page 95: Convenient Function

    Convenient function 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 : ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞...
  • Page 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.
  • Page 97 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. STOP ( I ) •...
  • Page 98: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 99: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 85 W Weight 9.9 Ibs General 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 % Signal / noise ratio 55 dB FM Tuner...
  • Page 100 Front : 6.35 Ibs, Surround : 1.54 Ibs, Weights Center : 0.73 Ibs Subwoofer : 11.90 Ibs *: Nominal specifi cation - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 101 SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 102 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/us...
  • Page 103 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com/us 105 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park, (7267864) NJ 07660-0511 Code No. AH68-02231A...

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