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HomeTheaterSystemwith 5 DiscDVDChanger HT-Q40 instruction DIGITAL S U R R O U N D AUDIO/VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO DISC PLAYBACK...
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Safety Warnings Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall connected to the grounding system of the buildin...
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Precautions iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_}iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiii ................_!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii __iiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..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 (3-4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.
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SafetyInstructions READ INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING All the safety and operating instructions should be Unplug this video product from the wall outlet read before the appliance is operated. before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. The safety and operating instructions should be LIGHTNING retained for future reference.
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POWER LINES REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric service technician has used replacement parts spec- light or power circuits, ified by the manufacturer or having the same charac- or where it can fall into such power lines teristics as the original part.
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Features _ Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner The HT-Q40 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VlDEO, CD, MP3-CD. WMA-CD DivX. CD-R/RW. and DVD-R/RW. with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. _.JUSB Host Play You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and tunes saved n an MP3 player, digita ! camera or USB memory by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the home theatei.
Contents PREPARATION Safety Precautions ..... Safety Instructions ..FeatUres ....Notes on Discs ..Description ....is ......Control ..... Service..........67 dling and Storing Discs..Supported Products ......71 Enlarge,_Function ........34 EZ VIEW Function ............Bonus Group I Navigating Pages ..Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language ........
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Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these VIDEO realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. DVD players and the discs are coded by region.
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,,jJ This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files. CD-R Discs • Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of the disc. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc. Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minute as they may not be played back.
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Description --Front Panel-- Tuning Up & Skip (=._) buttons Tuning Down & Skip (_.i) buttons Disc Tray Direct Play buttons Standby indicator Power (_/I) button Play/Pause (vH) button Stop ( • ) button GROUP indicator CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator DOLBY DIGITAL indicator PROGRAM indicator LINEAR PCM indicator P.SCAN...
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--Rear Panel-- Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. External Digital Optical External Audio Input Connectors Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. FM Antenna Connector Cooling Fan 5.1 Channel Speaker COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT...
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Insert two 1.5V AAA 1 Remove the battery Replace the battery cover on the back of cover. batteries, paying attention to the correct the remote by pressing down and sliding the polarities (+ and -). cover in the direction of the arrow.
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Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. 2.5 to 3 times the size of theTV screen Position of the Home Theater Selecting the Listening Position • Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 TV stand.
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Center Speaker Rear Speaker(R) Rear Speaker (L) Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer ® Press and hold the terminal tab. Insert the speaker cord. Black Release your finger. • tf you place a speaker near your TV set, • Do not let children play with or near the speakers. screen color may be distorted because of They could get hurt if a speaker falls.
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Connecting the VideoOutto TV Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. ,_!iiiiiiiii_iii!:,iiiii!i!i!ili!ii_ COMPO_ENT_ Composite Video ....Good Quality Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television. Component (Progressive Scan)Video...
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Function P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (al! lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines. Press STOP button.
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Connecting External C omponents Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. Analog signal components such as a VCR. Audio Cable Optical Cable (not supplied) (not included) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right.
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Connecting t heFMAntenna FM Antenna (supplied) Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75[3 COAXIAL terminal. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fas- ten it to a wall or other rigid surface. Cooling Fan The coolingfan suppliescool air to the unitto preventoverheating, Please observe the following cautions for your safety.
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• Buttons Enabled for TV Operation: POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, TV/VlDEO, and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By default, the remote control is set to work with Samsung TVs. See page 65 for more information about remote control operation with other manufacturer's TVs.
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Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audio is divided intoseveral largesections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". i!i!!!_iiii_i'!!!i_i!_!iiii; GROUP1 GROUP2 TRACK1 TRACK2 TRACK3 TRACKI =I, _ TRACK2 ¸...
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Disc Playback _-•i{!!i-} Ki!_ii£} ( 31!X_}i .._,,,oiiii_iiii • Playback starts automatically... ;,i, • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different.
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Selecting a DiscintheDiscchanger The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. • tf the disc selected is not loaded, the next disc is played automatically. To stop playback, press STOP during playback. • If pressed once, "PRESSPLAY" is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory. If PLAY/PAUSE ( I_l ) button or ENTER button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position.
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MP3/WMA-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. • UseAT to select the track. • The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start. • The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc. •...
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DisplayingDisc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. iiiiii! The informatio n Display The infermation Display iiiiiil disappears from the screen disappears from the screen iiiiiil iiiiiil • _ appears on the TV screenf If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible with the disc currently being played.
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JPEG File Playback, , Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files on a PO can be stored on a CD and then played back with this Home Theater. Slide Mode OPEN/ CLOSE (, ..:? i r?;: { ") •...
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Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. • JPEG files will be shown in • The selected image is played for 5 seconds before moving 9 windows. to the next image. iew the previous or next image with 9 windows, press_t._ t_,.t Rotate/Flip Function A button: Flip Vertically @@@@@@@@...
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DivX Playback The functions on this page apply to DIVX disc playback. II Skip Forward/Back (:XZZZ) J i:i!£_ili:" iZii!!£!!;i ..p II Fast playback ;st) ® ;? (@ ® @ ® II 5 Minute Skip function @ii;iii) @ iii:ii!; @ii:ii!iii) @i!i!i!!i} ( i () II Zoom Function...
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Subtitle Display • Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between "SUBTITLE (1/1, 1/2 ...)" and "SUBTITLE OFF". • If the disc has only one subtitle file, it will be played automatically. • See number 2 (Caption Function) below for more details concerning Subtitle usage with DIVX discs. Audio Display •...
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Checkingthe RemainingTime Each time the REMAIN button is pressed ..... ® () ® ® ®...
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Fast/SI0w Playback Fast Playback Slow Playback Q ,_;i!ili_iiiiiii:,_i;i_i!!_iliiiii_ii!_iiii_ii_i!i_ili_ili_ili_ili_i_!_ii!i _" • No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion playback. • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is • Reverse slow playback does not heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x work with DivX.
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Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). OOO0 ÷ CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter. TITLE Repeatedly plays the selected title. GROUP @@Repeatedly plays the selected group. @ RANDOM Plays tracks in random order.
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A-B Repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD (¢[ ,:)i[/ / •....(<?:_) (,, ....REPEAl • When ENTER button is pressed, • The specified segment will be the selected position will be stored played repeatedly in memory REPEAT:A--B...
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Step Function Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Z:: ..STEP @ i: ::', (,,¢ • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: ZOOM _Z VIEW frsr ..
Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: • When a DivX disc is being played, only the 2:1 zoom-in is available. EZ VIEW Function iiiill •...
BonusGroup/ Navigating Pages Bonus Group Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra 'bonus' group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number. 3ONUS GROUP <EY NUMBER TUNING/CH {{I L i:{ Y ); i •...
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function • Depending on the numberof languages on a DVDdisc,a differentaudiolanguage (ENGLISH, S PANISH,FRENCH, e tc.)is ..s electedeachtime the buttonis pressed. Subtitle L anguage Selection F unction _ __'_ _ _ @'i_ ¸ iiiiiiii _iiiii_!i_i_ii!%_i!,iii!_ii,iliii_@i!ii_!_!ili_iiiiii_!i_iii!! •...
Playing Media Files u sing the USB HOST feature You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved in an MP3 player, USB memory or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel home theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the home theater. •...
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1. USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0. (USB devices that operate as a removable disk in Windows (2000 or later) without additional driver installation.) 2. MP3 Player: HDD and flash type MP3 players. 3. Digital camera: Cameras that support USB Mass Storage v1.0. •...
MovingDirectlyto a Scene/Song • You can press_ on the remote control to move directly to the desired title, chapter, or track. • Depending on the disc, you may not • The selected tile will be played. be able to move to the selected title •...
Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. • PressENTER button. • WhenyouselectDiscMenu andit is not supported bythe disc,the"Thismenuis not supported" m essage appears onthe screen. •...
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Setting the Language OSD (On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. i TT! ) i_iii!i!!_i!!iiii ii!iiTiiiiii!!7i \ k_ i_77 ..,1,, ) hi HI ,H s" _ " <" _ " < MENU RETURN...
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• Oncethesetupiscomplete, the OSDwillbe English if English hasbeenselected aslanguage. RETURN button to return to the previous level. MENU button to exit the setup screen.
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SettingTV Screentype Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. @ ...@ iiiiii • Once the setup is complete, you will iiiiii betakeo tcthe p_ev,ous so_eeo ;>iii_ilYi iiil _i i i;ii ¸...
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The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. •...
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Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict ptayback of adutt or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. • tf you have selected Level 6, you • The password is set to "7890" by default. cannot view DVDs wth Level 7 or •...
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Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. MENU RETURN ..?:!!; i i:iiiiii):;_i;!i!i_ii i_:i!iiii • Enterthe old password, a new password, a ndconfirmnew password. • Thesettingis complete. • The password is set to "7890" by default. If you have forgotten the rating level password, do the following: •...
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Setting the Wallpaper _o Whilewatching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as backgroundwallpaper. _ Setting the Wallpaper C_ ¸/ii_ ,iiiii_, iii _ • w.llJbe • "COPY LOGO DATA" displayed on the TV screen. @ :i •...
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To select one of the 3 wallpaper settings you've made iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii • This selects one of the 3 wallpaper screens...
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DVD Playback Mode Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as welI as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. i_i!iii!ii iii_i!!iil ,:i i;i:, ,(if:, ::iiiiii:_ '!i!;' _iiiiiii!i:: ,iii!_, ,ili!:, ;;;;; • Set steps t ~ 4 again if you want to switch to DVD AUDIO Play mode.
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Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. L !_iiii•ii i C!i!i!i!ii3 i lili:i!i!!!f!;i MENU RETURN • For C, SL andSR,eachtimethe button is presse&the modeswitches alternately as follows:SMALL_ NONE, •...
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Setting the Delay Time If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. • •................... / ,+1- i ¸ iJW'_ o,) ) ''=i _"...
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• You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for SL and SR between 00 and 15mSEC. Ideal CENTER placement Ideal = SURROUND SPEAKER placement It is desirable to place atl speakers within this circle. Dr: The distance from FRONT SPEAKER Dc: The distance from CENTER SPEAKER...
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Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. • The test tone will be sent to L -* C -* R -_ SR -_ SL -_ SW in order, If the ENTER button is pressed again at this time, the test tone will stop, RETURN button to return to the previous level.
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Setting t heDRC (Dynamic Range Compression) This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietist sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. ¢ _'ii?> ;;i: <71> _ iii!> ((i) ....
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Settingthe Audio You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. MENU RETURN _oc,,_o _DiT ' ) ';7 2<1 CD <]]]]]), ... L£]]k i fTr f if if f}i "7 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
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AV SYNC Setup Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV, If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to to match the video. • Setup menu appears, • You can set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 300 ms, Set it to the optimal status,...
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Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function DSP(DigitaI Signal Processor) DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ: You can select ROOK, POP, or CLASSlO to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing iiiiii • "DSP" appears on the display panel. iiiiii iiiiii •...
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DolbyPro LogicII Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. C]!_II ¸) ii_ ........_ , iii_i!_ii , \,/ :; ) .... F_!iiJi_i i,Ji!!iiO • When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R)on the player.
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Dolby Pro LogicII Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. • You can select either 0 or 1. • This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. •...
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Listening to Radio When _ is pressed,a presetbroadcast stationis selected. Pressand holdTUNING/CHto automaticallysearchfor active broadcastingstations. BrieflypressTUNING/CHto increaseor decreasethe frequencyincrementally. MiIIiU [_iiiiiR{i iiii Press the STOP (m) button to select PRESET and then press I_ i@ ' ...._.... I!2SI'i button to select the preset station, Press the STOP (m) button to select "MANUAL"...
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Presetting Stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory iiiiiiii • Refer to Step 2 on page 61 to • "PRGM" flashes in the display. automatically or manually tune in to a station. • You can select between 1 and •...
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ConvenientFunctions II Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the Home Theater willshut itself off. • "SLEEP" will be displayed• Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows: 10 -_ 20 -_ 30 -_ 60 -_ 90 -* 120 -_ 150 -_ OFF. ,nfirmthe sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button.
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II Mute Function This is usefuI when answering a doorbett or telephone call. • 'MUTE ON' appears in the display. • To restore the sound, press the button again to select 'MUTE OFF'. II UsingHeadphones Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure. •...
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• The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. • 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.
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 the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. Disc traydoesnotopen.
oDiscisrotating butno • Is the TV power on? picture isproduced. • Are the video cables connected properly? oPicture quality ispoor and • ts the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. picture isshaking. • is the remote contro! being operated withinits operation range of Theremote control doesnot angle and distance? •...
Cautions onHandling andStoring D iscs 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.
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Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "Disc Audio", "Disc Subtitle" and/or "Disc Menu" (See page 41 ). 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1506 SIovenian 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish 1345 Malagasy 1507 Samoan 1032 Afrikaans 1186...
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, iNC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com...
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Specifications i i i_i!_ii!ii i!ii!ii_i_iiiiiili:i!;_i,!i!i_i!_ili!i!i!i!;!_ _i!i_i_ii!ii_ii!ii_i!_i_i_i_iiiiiii_!_i!i_i_i!_i!_ Usable Sensitivity 10dB S/N Ratio 60dB Distortion i 1% i!_i!_i_i_ii_ii_ii_i_iiii_ii_i_i!iii_i_ii_@_@ii!_i_i 133Wx 2(30) Front speaker output 133W(3_) Center speaker output Rear speaker output 133W x 2(3Q) 135W(313) Subwoofer speaker output 20Hz~2OKHz Frequency range S/N Ratio 75dB 60dB Channel separation...
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SANISUNG Home Theater This SAMSUNGbrand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SAMSUNG) and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturingdefectsin materialsand workmanship for a limited warranty period of:...