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Samsung AH68-02019K User Manual

7.1ch blu-ray home cinema system
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  • Page 1 AH68-02019K...
  • Page 2 HT-BD2 7.1CH Blu-ray Home Cinema System user manual HT-BD2 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...

  • Page 3: Player Features

    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 4: What's Included

    Graphic planes Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080) graphic layers are available, on top of the HD video layer. One layer is assigned to video-related graphics (like subtitles), and the other layer is assigned to interactive elements, such as buttons or menus. Various wipes, fades and scroll effects may be available on both layers.

  • 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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    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 (7.5~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Software Upgrades Connecting the FM Antenna Before Playing Using the remote control to operate the blu-ray home cinema or your samsung tv Playing a Disc Using the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play On-Screen Menu Navigation...
  • Page 8 SYSTEM UPGRADE WATCHING A MOVIE LISTENING TO MUSIC VIEWING A PICTURE SOUND MODE RADIO CONVENIENT FUNCTION TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Firmware Upgrade System Information Network Setup Using the Display Function Using the Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu Repeat Play Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Using the Bookmark Function...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Copyright ©2007 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. Defi nition This involves a function available on a BD-ROM.

  • Page 10: Disc Type And Characteristics

    DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo BD-ROM DVD-VIDEO AUDIO-CD DVD-RW (V mode and fi nalized only) DVD-R (V mode and fi nalized only) CD-R/-RW DVD-RW/-R Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc.

  • Page 11: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. This Samsung Blu-ray Home cinema (HT-BD2) supports only the BD-ROM Profi le 1 version 1.0 specifi cation. If you want to play later version discs, you may need to update player's fi rmware. www.samsung.com/global/register ...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Front Panel

    description FRONT PANEL FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP( ) BUTTON Volume Control BUTTONS Volume adjustment. EJECT BUTTON DISC INSERT HOLE STANDBY INDICATOR POWER BUTTON The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN 1 ➞ D.IN 2 ➞ AUX ➞ FM. Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL AUX IN JACKS VIDEO OUTPUT JACK COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT JACKS(OPTICAL1, OPTICAL2) HDMI OUT JACK LAN TERMINAL FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK SUBWOOFER OUT JACK COOLING FAN 7 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect to the 2CH analog output of an external device (such as a VCR) Connect your TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT Jack on this unit.

  • Page 15: Tour Of The Remote Control

    remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 16 BD RECEIVER button TV button POWER button Number (0~9) buttons SLEEP button SLOW, MO/ST button Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons VOLUME button MENU button POPUP MENU, TITLE MENU button Color buttons INFO button TUNER MEMORY, MARKER button ZOOM button AUDIO button DIMMER button SUB TITLE button BD button...

  • Page 17: 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 18 01, 15 Nikei Onking Onwa Panasonic 59, 60 Penney Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Proton Quasar Radio Shack RCA/Proscan Realistic Sampo Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Signature 2000 (M.Wards) Sony 19, 65 Soundesign Spectricon Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Techwood Teknika Toshiba Vidtech...

  • Page 19: Speaker Installation

    connection 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. SPEAKER INSTALLATION Please follow the steps below to install the speakers on the stands. How to Install the Speaker and the Stand Turn the stand upside down and mount it on the stand base.

  • Page 20: To Mount The Speakers On The Wall

    Mount the speaker on the stand. Tighten 2 (Silver) screws on the back of the speaker. This is the successfully assembled speaker.  Make sure that the speaker is installed on a fl at and stable area. Otherwise it may easily be knocked over.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Speakers

    connections CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Position of the Blu-ray Home Cinema Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV. Example : For 32"...
  • Page 22 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 Cinema by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    HDMI output resolution will be automatically 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 TVs that support the Anynet+ feature.)

  • Page 24: Hdmi Auto Detection Function

    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 25: Connecting Audio From External Components

    connections CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 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 26 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. Press the D.IN button on the remote control to select D.IN 1 or D.IN 2 input.

  • Page 27: Connecting To Samsung's Ftp/Internet Site For Software Upgrades

    CONNECTING TO SAMSUNG'S FTP/INTERNET SITE FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADES Using the Direct LAN Cable (UTP cable), connect the LAN terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Home Cinema to the LAN terminal of your modem. • Connect to the Internet for future software upgrades.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    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. ...

  • Page 29: Basic Functions Of Your Blu-Ray Home Cinema

    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 the SAMSUNG customer care center.  The unit cannot play CD-R/-RW and DVD-RW/-R recorded content such as divx, avi, mpg, mov, wma.
  • Page 30 BD/DVD playback. Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. Press the POWER button to turn on your Samsung TV with this remote. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode on your TV.

  • Page 31: Playing A Disc

    basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Cinema PLAYING A DISC Insert a disc into the disc insert hole. • Insert a disc so that the label side faces upward. • Playback starts automatically. To eject the disc, press the EJECT button. •...

  • Page 32: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    USING THE SEARCH AND SKIP FUNCTIONS During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or Track During playback, press the SEARCH ( •...

  • Page 33: System Setup

    system setup For your convenience, you can set this Blu-ray Home Cinema's features for the best use in your home environment. ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION...

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Language Options

    SETTING UP THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS If you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 35: Setting Up The Audio Options

    system setup SETTING UP THE AUDIO OPTIONS Allows you to set up the system's audio features. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Speaker Options

    SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to the system's speaker confi guration and whether certain speakers are used or not. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼...

  • Page 37: Speaker Setup

    system setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Speaker Setup Front (L, R) Subwoofer (LFE) Center (C) Surround (SL, SR) Surround Back (SBR, SBL) Speaker • Small/Present : Bass below 100Hz will be outputted through the Subwoofer instead of the speakers. •...

  • Page 38: Setting The Speaker Distance

    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, center, surround and surround back speakers. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 39 system setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Sound Edit You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►...

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Video Display/Output Options

    SETTING UP THE VIDEO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIONS This function allows you to set up the TV screen settings. This function depends on the disc or TV type. It may not work with some discs or TVs. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 41 system setup Movie Frame (24 Fs) Movies are usually fi lmed at 24 frames per second. Some Blu- ray Discs have the capability of playing back at this frame rate. Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to ON allows you to adjust the Blu-ray player's HDMI output to 24 frames per second for improved picture quality.
  • Page 42 Resolution according to the output mode • BD playback Output Setup 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) off 720p 576p/480p 576i/480i • DVD playback Output Setup 1080p 1080i 720p 576p/480p 576i/480i  This player has the HDMI Auto Detect Feature. When the player is fi rst connected to a TV via HDMI, the player's output will be set automatically to HDMI.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Hdmi Setup Options

    You can operate this unit, power on your TV, or watch a movie by pressing the Play button on your Samsung TV's remote control. Connect the main unit of the Home Cinema to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 22) Set the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.)

  • Page 44: Hdmi Audio

    Format You can optimize the HDMI output for connection to a TV or Monitor. • TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI. If the player is connected to a TV, the Monitor option is unavailable.

  • Page 45: Setting Up The Parental Lock

    system setup SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with BD/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of BD/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 46: Changing The Password

    Setting the Rating Level Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rating Level, then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the rating level you want, then press the ENTER button. • For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play.

  • Page 47: System Upgrade

    Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray player's fi rmware in the future. To upgrade this fi rmware you must : Go to samsung.com and refer to 'SUPPORT' page to download the fi rmware and burn an update CD.
  • Page 48 To perform the system upgrade, press the ◄► buttons to select Start and then press the ENTER button. The system update gets started. When the verifi cation is done, you will see a window that allows you to update fi rmware. To perform the fi rmware update,press the ◄►...

  • Page 49: System Information

    system upgrade SYSTEM INFORMATION When the fi rmware upgrade is done, check the fi rmware details by following the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ►...
  • Page 50 Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then press the ENTER button. • If DHCP is set to Off and DNS is set to Manual HDMI Setup Parental Setup System Information Photo Network Setup System Upgrade Network Setup Setup DHCP : Off...

  • Page 51: Watching A Movie

    watching a movie USING THE DISPLAY FUNCTION During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. Press the ◄► buttons to make the desired setup and then press the ENTER button. •...

  • Page 52: 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 remote control. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to make the desired setup, then press the ► or ENTER button. • The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc. ...

  • Page 53: Repeat Play

    watching a movie REPEAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. Repeat playback During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. • Repeat screen appears. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Chapter or Title. • BD/DVD repeats play by chapter or title. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again, then press the ▲▼...

  • Page 54: Selecting The Audio Language

    SELECTING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE You can select a desired audio language and audio format 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. •...

  • Page 55: Changing The Camera Angle

    watching a movie CHANGING THE CAMERA ANGLE When a BD/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE function During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Angle. Press the ◄►...
  • Page 56 Playing back a bookmark During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. Press the ◄► buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the ENTER or PLAY/PAUSE( Clearing a bookmark During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. Press the ◄►...

  • Page 57: Listening To Music

    listening to music PLAYING AN AUDIO CD(CD-DA) Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) into the Disc Insert Hole. • For an audio CD, the fi rst track will be played automatically. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURN button.

  • Page 58: Buttons On The Remote Control Used For

    BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL USED FOR AUDIO CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 DISC PLAYBACK REPEAT AUDIO CD(CD-DA) & MP3 During playback, press the REPEAT or RED(A) button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want. When playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) : Normal When playing an MP3 disc : Normal •...
  • Page 59 listening to music Playlist You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. To setup, follow steps 1 to 2 in page 56. Press the GREEN(B) button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a track, then press the ENTER button to add it to the Playlist. •...

  • Page 60: Viewing A Picture

    Viewing a Picture VIEWING A PICTURE Insert a JPEG disc into the • The Menu screen is displayed. ▲▼ Press the buttons to select Photo, then press the ENTER button. • The Photo List is displayed. ▲▼ Press the buttons to select a picture. •...

  • Page 61: Zoom

    ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 59. Press the ENTER button. Press the YELLOW(C) button. Use the RED(A) and GREEN(B) buttons to zoom in/out the image. - To move the area - Press the ▲▼◄...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Dolby Pro Logic Iix Mode

    sound mode DOLBY PRO LOGIC II You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic IIx audio mode. Press the PL IIx MODE • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. MUSIC ➞ MOVIE ➞ PRO LOGIC ➞ MATRIX ➞ VIRTUAL ➞ GAME ➞...

  • Page 64: Listening To 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 ( • 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 65: 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 ➞ ➞ ➞ ➞ To confi...

  • Page 66: 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 Center. SYMPTOM I cannot eject the disc.
  • Page 67 troubleshooting SYMPTOM • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or strange noise is heard.) • The Blu-ray Home Cinema is not working normally. The password for rating level has been forgotten. Can't receive radio broadcasts. While listening to TV audio through the Blu-ray Home Cinema system, no sound is heard.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Specifi Cations

    Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 110 W 6.1 kg 440(W) x 396(D) x 87(H) mm +5°C~+35°C...

  • Page 70: Copy Protection

    • HD DVD discs cannot be played in this player. • Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc bearing the BD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RW / DVDR and CD-RW / CD-R logos, and this player may not respond to all operating commands or operate all features of every disc.
  • Page 71 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. North America Latin America Europe Asia Pacifi c Middle East & Africa...

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