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Samsung HT-BD1250W User Manual

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  • Page 1 HT-BD1250W HT-BD1252W HT-BD1255W 5.1CH Blu-ray Home Cinema 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 Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's 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: What's Included

    Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Cinema WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below. Video Cable FM Antenna Speaker Wire (6 EA) User's Manual Remote Control HDMI Cable iPod Dock / Batteries (AAA size) SWA-4000 Wireless Receiver TX Card Speaker Cable (2EA) Module (SWA-4000)

  • 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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of CAUTION electric shock or personal injury.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Safety information PRECAUTIONS 2.7 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 3.9 inch 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 (7.5~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Player Features KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW BLU-RAY HOME CINEMA 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 Setting up the Display Options DISPLAY SETUP Setting up the Video Display/Output Options Setting up the HDMI Setup Options HDMI SETUP PARENTAL SETUP Setting up the Parental Lock NETWORK SETUP Setting up the Network Setup Options System Device Management BD DATA 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 89~90) 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(12 cm) Double sided(12 cm) DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided(8 cm)

  • Page 12: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    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 Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.

  • Page 13: Disc Types

    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 POWER BUTTON Turns the Blu-ray Home Cinema on and off. STANDBY INDICATOR When the unit is fi rst plugged in, this indicator lights. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON BD/DVD ➞...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL iPod JACK Connect the iPod dock connector here. FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK Connect the FM antenna. The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) wireless receiver amplifi er. Connect to the 2CH analogue output of an external device (such as a AUX IN JACKS VCR) Connect your TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT Jack on...

  • 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 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 Cinema 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 Cinema Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
  • Page 21 Connect upper SPEAKER to the assembled STAND. SPEAKER Insert another large SCREW into the hole on the rear of the speaker marked with arrow using STAND a screwdriver. HT-BD1250W Centre Speaker Front Speaker (L) Subwoofer Speaker Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R)

  • Page 22: Connecting The Wireless Receiving Module

    Connections CONNECTING THE WIRELESS RECEIVING MODULE (SWA-4000) This product (HT-BD1250W/BD1252W/BD1255W) should be connected with the SWA-4000 only. HT-BD1250W Centre Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE HT-BD1252W Centre Speaker Front Speaker (L)
  • Page 23 Connect the front, centre and Subwoofer speakers to the Blu-ray Home Cinema, referring to page 21. With the Blu-ray Home Cinema turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection(WIRELESS) on the back of the main unit. • Hold the TX card so that the slanted side faces to the left and insert the card into the port.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    HDMI output resolution will automatically be set to the highest provided by the TV.  If you connect a Samsung TV to the Blu-ray Home Cinema using an HDMI cable, the player can be easily operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TV's that support the Anynet+ feature.) (See page 46)
  • Page 25 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 TV's with the Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.

  • Page 26: 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.  “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi...
  • Page 27 HT-BD1250W/BD1252W/HT-BD1255W  “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.  “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to an iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance...

  • 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 1 or OPTICAL 2) on the main unit to the Digital Output of the external digital component.
  • Page 29 AUX : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the Audio Out of the external analogue component. • Be sure to match connector colours. 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, 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 Modem Cable Adapter (not supplied)  This unit is compatible with only Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. (not supplied) (Model name: WIS09ABGN). - The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is sold separately. - Contact a Samsung Electronics agent or service centre for purchasing.

  • 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) ...

  • Page 33: Basic Functions Of Your Blu-Ray Home Cinema

    Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will playback. For additional information, refer to the Disc Type and Characteristics and Compliance and Compatibility Notice sections of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact SAMSUNG customer care centre.

  • Page 34: On-Screen Menu Navigation

    Basi c functi o ns of your Bl u -ray Home Ci n ema ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION ❖ The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the fi rmware version. System Information System Time Zone Clock Set Power On/Off sound Language Audio...

  • 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 Ci n ema 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, ...

  • 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 System • On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or Photo Language from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate Dynamic Compression : On Setup Audio...

  • Page 40: Setting The Speaker Distance

    Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Speaker Distance 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 front, subwoofer, centre, surround speakers. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 41: Dsp Function

    Setting the Sound Edit Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Sound Edit, AV Sync : 50msec then press the ENTER or ► button. Music Test Tone System Photo Language Speaker Distance Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired Speaker, Setup Audio Sound Edit...

  • Page 42: 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 TV's. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. System Music Language...
  • Page 43 Movie Frame (24 Fs) Movies are usually fi lmed at 24 frames per second. Some System Music Blu-ray Discs have the capability of playing back at this frame Language Photo Audio TV Aspect : 16:9 Normal rate. Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to ON allows you Setup Display ◄...

  • Page 44: 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. VIDEO 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 45: Progressive Mode

    Progressive Mode System The Progressive Mode helps to improve picture quality when TV Aspect : 16:9 Normal Music Language Movie Frame (24 Fs) : Photo viewing 480i resolution DVD discs. Audio Resolution : 1080p Setup Progressive Mode : PCM Display ◄...

  • Page 46: 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 Cinema and start disc playback simply by pressing the PLAY button on the TV’s remote.

  • Page 47: Hdmi Format

    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 Cinema Menu View TV Select Device - When playing a movie : brings up the disc’s menu (same...

  • Page 48: Hdmi Audio

    HDMI setup 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 Language Music Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) : On Audio HDMI Format : TV...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Changing The Password

    Parental setup SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK If you forgot your password Remove the disc. Press and hold the STOP () button on the front panel for 5 seconds or more. • All settings will revert to the factory settings. ...

  • Page 51: 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 Cinema, follow the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the Music MENU button.

  • Page 52: Enter Button

    Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then Audio Music press the ENTER button. Cable Network Display Photo HDMI Network Selection : Cable DHCP Network • Setup ◄ If DHCP is set to Off and, DNS to Manual, enter Cable Network ◄...
  • Page 53 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DHCP, then press the Audio Music Network Selection : Wireless ENTER button. Wireless Network Display Photo Cable Network HDMI Access Point : Not Selected Setup Network ◄ Wireless Network ► ◄ DHCP : On Parental Proxy IP Address...
  • Page 54 Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS • If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Manual, enter your Audio Music Network Selection : Wireless Wireless Network Display DNS Server. Photo Cable Network HDMI Access Point : Not Selected Setup Network ◄...

  • Page 55: Network Connection Test

    NTP Server (Used to Retrieve Time Information from NTP Server) To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 51. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select NTP Server, then press Cable Network Audio Music Wireless Network the ENTER or ► button. Display Photo Proxy HDMI...

  • Page 56: 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 57: System Upgrade

    System upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray Home Cinema'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 58: Firmware Upgrade

    System upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE To perform the system upgrade, press the ◄ ► buttons BD Data Menagement Music DivX(R) Registration to select Start and then press the ENTER button. Photo System Update DivX(R) Deactivation(R) Setup System Update System Setup ► ◄...

  • Page 59: System Information

    DivX(R) Deactivation(R) System Update 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 Cinema. New Firmware is available. Do you want to update now? •...

  • Page 60: 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 • Chapter : 000/002 If the Blu-ray Disc has the PIP feature, press the INFO Playing Time : 00:00:06 button in the PIP section to display PIP-related Audio : 1/1 ENG Multi CH...

  • Page 61: Using The Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu

    USING THE DISC MENU & POPUP/TITLE MENU Using the Disc Menu During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS remote control. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ► or ENTER button. •...

  • Page 62: 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 Repeat 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 press the ▲▼...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 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 the users can watch a movie at near DVD-quality video and audio.

  • Page 68: Listening To Music

    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 69: Playing An Audio Cd(Cd-Da)/Mp3

    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 70 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 71: Viewing A Picture

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

  • Page 72: Zoom

    Viewing a picture ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 71.  _____1_.JPG 03/07 Press the ENTER button. 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 73: 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 74: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    Sound mode Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic ll 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 75: 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, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel Home Cinema sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Cinema.
  • Page 76 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 77: Radio

    Radio LISTENING TO RADIO 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.

  • Page 78: 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 Cinema. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the Blu-ray Home Cinema.
  • Page 79 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 80: 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 Cinema. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the Blu-ray Home Cinema. In the iPod screen, move to Videos > Settings and set the TV Out option to On.

  • Page 81: 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 Centre. a Network Search Press the MENU button. Press the RED(A) button.
  • Page 82 If a confl ict occurs between Windows XP simple fi le sharing and the PC streaming function of the Blu-ray Home Cinema, please disable the simple fi le sharing. - For more detailed information, visit the Samsung website and download the "Setting the shared folder" manual from the Download Centre.

  • Page 83: Using The E-Contents

    Using the e-contents With this Blu-ray Home Cinema, 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 51~55).  According to company policy, the specifi cations are subject to change. ...
  • Page 84 Using the e-contents Search Select search criteria, and enter a keyword for the video you want to play. Country Setup Shows a list of videos for a desired country. Account Management Enables you to manage YouTube user names and passwords. Country Setup If you select a country in Country Setup, you can view videos Tube...

  • Page 85: Playing A Video

    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 Most Linked...
  • Page 86 Using the e-contents USING YOUTUBE 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 87 Playing a video saved in My Favorites Press the ▲▼ button to select the My Favorites in the Tube YouTube / Worldwide category list. Most viewed Press the ► button to move to the contents list, then press abc... 00:06:20 Top rated Views : 5969 Rating :...

  • Page 88: Convenient Function

    Convenient function SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION You can set the time that the Blu-ray Home Cinema will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. • Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞...

  • Page 89: 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 the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. SYMPTOM Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc.
  • Page 90 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. STOP ( I ) •...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Specifi Cations

    Appendix SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 85 W Weight 4.4 Kg General Dimensions 440(W) x 345(D) x 63(H) mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % BD (Blu-ray Disc) Reading Speed : 4.917m/sec Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Approx.
  • Page 93 Subwoofer : 201 x 403 x 410 mm Front/Surround : 2.88 Kg, Weights Centre : 0.34 Kg, Subwoofer : 5.39 Kg *: Nominal specifi cation - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 94 This Product uses some software programs which are distributed under the OpenSSL license. Accordingly, the following GPL and LGPL software source codes that have been used in this product can be provided after asking to vdswmanager@samsung.com. GPL software: Linu Kernel, Busybox, Binutilis...
  • Page 95 Activities other than copying, distribution and modifi cation are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does.
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