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  • Page 1: Home Theater System

    5.1CH Blu-ray Home Theater System user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities HT-BD1250 HT-BD1252 HT-BD1255...

  • 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: What's Included

    Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Theater WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below. Video Cable FM Antenna Speaker Wire (6 EA) iPod Dock User's Manual Remote Control / Batteries (AAA size)

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 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

    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 (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents KEY FEATURES OF YOUR NEW BLU-RAY HOME THEATER SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONS OF YOUR BLU-RAY HOME THEATER SYSTEM SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP Player Features Blu-ray Disc Features What’s Included Safety Warnings Precautions Before Reading the User’s Manual Disc Type and Characteristics Front Panel Rear Panel...
  • Page 8 Contents AUDIO SETUP DISPLAY SETUP PARENTAL SETUP NETWORK SETUP BD DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPGRADE WATCHING A MOVIE Setting up the Speaker Options Setting up the Display Options Setting up the Video Display/Output Options HDMI SETUP Setting up the HDMI Setup Options Setting up the Parental Lock Setting up the Network Setup Options System Device Management...
  • Page 9 LISTENING TO MUSIC VIEWING A PICTURE SOUND MODE USING THE USB FUNCTION RADIO USING AN iPod PC STREAMING FUNCTION USING THE E-CONTENTS CONVENIENT FUNCTION TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX 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 Slide Show/Speed...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    ©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. This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. This involves a function available on the BD-RE.

  • Page 11: Disc Type And Characteristics

    DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo BD-ROM BD-RE/BD-R DVD-VIDEO AUDIO-CD DVD-RW (V mode and fi nalized only) DVD-R (V mode and fi nalized only) • This player is compatible with the NTSC color system only. •...

  • 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 center at 1-800 SAMSUNG.

  • 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 STANDBY INDICATOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON STOP BUTTON Volume Control BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP( ) BUTTON DISC TRAY USB HOST  You must use the USB HOST on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Home Theater to connect a wireless LAN Adapter. ...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    REAR PANEL iPod JACK FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) AUX IN JACKS VIDEO OUTPUT JACK COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS HDMI OUT JACK EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT JACKS (OPTICAL1, OPTICAL2) LAN TERMINAL WIRELESS LAN JACK 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS COOLING FAN ...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 17 POWER button BD RECEIVER button TV button Number (0~9) buttons AUDIO button SLOW, MO/ST button Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons PLAY button STOP button SEARCH buttons VOLUME button STEP button MENU button Cursor/ENTER button INFO button COLOR Buttons : RED(A), GREEN (B), YELLOW(C), BLUE(D) POPUP MENU, TITLE MENU button TUNER MEMORY button REPEAT button...

  • 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 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 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 How to Install the Speaker on the Stand (HT-BD1252/HT-BD1255) Turn the STAND upside-down and connect it to the STAND BASE. Insert fi ve small SCREWS into the fi ve holes marked with arrows using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. Connect upper SPEAKER to the assembled STAND.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Optional Wireless Receiving Module

    CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS RECEIVING MODULE To connect the rear speakers by wireless, you have to purchase the wireless receiving module and TX card from your Samsung retailer. When you have Purchased the Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000) This product (HT-BD1250/HT-BD1252/HT-BD1255) should be connected with the SWA-4000 only.
  • Page 23 Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000) Connect the front, center and Subwoofer speakers to the Blu-ray Home Theater, referring to page 23. With the Blu-ray Home Theater turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection(WIRELESS) on the back of the main unit. •...

  • 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 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 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 TVs 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 iPod models that can be used with the HT-BD1250/HT-BD1252/HT-BD1255  “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 standards.

  • 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 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, 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 Port Modem Cable  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 center 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. ...

  • 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 and Compliance and Compatibility Notice sections of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact SAMSUNG customer care center. • BD-RE • BD-R • DVD-RW (V mode) •...

  • 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. Video Music Photo Setup e-Contents PLAYING A DISC Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

  • 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. 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 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. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or ►...

  • 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. • On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.

  • 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, center, 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, then press the ENTER or ► button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired Speaker, then press the ◄► button to adjust the settings. When done, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Save, then press the ENTER button.

  • 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 TVs. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲▼◄►...
  • Page 43 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 Home Theater's HDMI output to 24 frames per second for improved picture quality.

  • 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 Output Setup 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) 720p 480p 480i • DVD playback Output Setup 1080p 1080i 720p...

  • Page 45: Progressive Mode

    Progressive Mode The Progressive Mode helps to improve picture quality when viewing 480i resolution DVD discs. • Auto : Select this to have the player automatically set the best picture for the DVD you're watching. • Video : Select this for the best picture from Concert or TV show DVDs.

  • 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 theater 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. • Blu-ray Home Theater Menu - When playing a movie : brings up the disc’s menu (same as DISC MENU button on the Blu-ray Home Theater’s...

  • 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 HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only.

  • 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 Theater, follow the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 52: Wireless Network

    Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then press the ENTER button. • If DHCP is set to Off and, DNS to Manual, enter your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Primary DNS settings (Secondary DNS is optional).

  • Page 53: Enter Button

    Press the ▲▼ buttons to select DHCP, then press the ENTER button.  If DHCP is set to On, you can't select IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway.  If DNS is set to Auto, you can’t select Primary/ Secondary DNS. Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 54 Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS • If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Manual, enter your DNS Server. • If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Auto, you don’t need further or additional settings. ...

  • 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 the ENTER or ► button. • On : the player automatically connects to the Internet server in order to adjust the time setting.

  • 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 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 58 System upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE To perform the system upgrade, press the ◄ ► buttons to select Start and then press the ENTER button. The system update gets started. If you select Cancel during the download process, you are prompted to confi rm your selection in a message box. If you want to cancel the download, select Yes and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 59: System Information

    Press the ENTER button to select OK. System Setup menu will be displayed. 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 Home Theater. •...

  • Page 60: Watching A Movie

    Watching a movie USING THE DISPLAY FUNCTION During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. • If the Blu-ray Disc has the PIP feature, press the INFO button in the PIP section to display PIP-related information. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. Press the ◄...

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

  • Page 62: 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. • 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

    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. • The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. To remove the Audio bar, press the RETURN button.

  • 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: Listening To Music

    Listening to music BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL USED FOR AUDIO CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 DISC PLAYBACK STOP PLAY ENTER 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) : When playing an MP3 disc : •...

  • Page 67: 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 tray. • 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 68 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 tray. • For an Audio CD, the fi rst track will be played automatically. • For an MP3 disc, press the ▲▼◄►...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Zoom

    Viewing a picture ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 69. Press the ENTER button. Press the YELLOW(C) button. Use the YELLOW(C) or ZOOM button to zoom the image in/out. - To move the area - Press the ▲▼◄...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 side of the unit.
  • Page 74 Using the USB function USB Host Specifi cation USB Host Specifi cation Non-compliance Operational Limitations USB Devices that can be used with the Home Theater USB Storage Device MP3 Player Digital Camera Removable HDD • Removable HDDs equipped with less than 160 Gbytes are supported. Removable HDDs equipped with 160Gbytes or more may not be recognized, depending on the device.

  • Page 75: 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 ( 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 76: 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 77 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 78: 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 79: Pc Streaming Function

    Create a shared folder in the PC and store desired mp3 or jpeg fi les there. - For more detailed information about setting a shared folder, visit the Samsung website and download the "Setting the shared folder" manual from the Download center.
  • Page 80 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 and download the "Setting the shared folder" manual from the Download center.

  • Page 81: 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 51~55). According to company policy, the specifi cations are subject to change. ...
  • Page 82 Using the e-contents USING YOUTUBE Search Country Setup Account Management Country Setup If you select a country in Country Setup, you can view videos from the YouTube site of that country. Press the ▲▼ button to select the Country Setup, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 83: Playing A Video

    Playing a video Press the ▲▼ button to select the desired category. Select the current sorting time period (Today, Weekly, Monthly, All) by pressing the GREEN(B) button. Press the ► button to move to the contents list, then press the ▲▼ button to select the desired title. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 84 Using the e-contents Searching a video Press the ▲▼◄ ► button to select a text fi eld. Press the ENTER button in the text fi eld repeatedly to select a desired letter, number or icon. After you have entered in the subject you want to search, press the YELLOW(C) button on the remote control.
  • Page 85 My Favorites Playing a video saved in My Favorites Press the ▲▼ button to select the My Favorites in the category list. Press the ► button to move to the contents list, then press the ▲▼ button to select the desired video. Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 I cannot eject the disc.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or a strange noise is heard.) • The Blu-ray Home Theater is not working normally. The password for rating level has been forgotten.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Specifi Cations

    Appendix SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 5 inches (COMPACT DISC) CD : 3 inches (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video Video/Audio HDMI Front speaker output...
  • Page 91 Output sound pressure level Rated input 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. 5.1ch speaker system Front Surround Center 3 Ω...
  • Page 92 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 93 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.
  • Page 94 If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object code. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License.
  • Page 95 NO WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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