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- Page 1 Digital Home Cinema System user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-X725 HT-X725G HT-TX725 HT-TX725G...
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Page 2: What's Included
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Function Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the main unit using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the Home Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.) iPod &... -
Page 3: 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 4: Precautions
Safety information PrECAUTIONS Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identifi cation sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Do not use the following types of disc! Copy Protection Disc Type and Characteristics 10 Front Panel 11 Rear Panel 12 Tour of the Remote Control 14 Setting the Remote Control 16 Connecting the Speakers 19 Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier 21 Connecting the Video Out to your TV 22 BD Wise (only Samsung products) 23 HDMI Function 24 Connecting an iPod 26 Connecting Audio from External Components 28 Connecting the FM Antenna 29 Before Using Your Home Cinema PlaybacK 30 Disc Playback 31 MP3/WMA-CD Playback 32 JPEG File Playback 33 DivX Playback 35 Using the Playback Function... - Page 6 Contents SySteM SetUP cOnvenient fUnctiOn trOUbleShOOting langUage cOde liSt 46 Setting the Language 46 Seting the HDMI Video Out Mode 47 Setting TV Screen Type 48 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) 48 Setting the Password 49 Setting the Wallpaper 49 To Select One of the 3 Wallpaper Settings You've Made 50 Setting the Speaker Mode 50 Setting the Delay Time 52 Setting the Test Tone 52 Setting the Audio 53 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) 54 Setting the AV SYNC 54 Setting the HDMI Audio 55 Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function 56 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 56 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect 57 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP...
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Page 7: 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. Definition This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode. -
Page 8: Playable Discs
Getting started 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 realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie cinema or concert hall. Home Cinema Systems and the discs are coded by region. -
Page 9: Disc Type And Characteristics
DISC TYPE AND CHArACTErISTICS 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. -
Page 10: Front Panel
Description FrONT PANEL POWER BUTTON EJECT BUTTON FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( BUTTON STOP ( ) BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL DISC TRAY HEADPHONE JACK AUX IN 1/ASC IN JACK iPOD JACK USB PORT... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
rEAr PANEL 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS VIDEO OUTPUT JACK AUX IN 2 JACKS TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT JACK FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK COOLING FAN HDMI OUT JACK Connect the front, centre, rear, subwoofer speakers. Connect a TV with Component video inputs to these jacks. -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote control TOUr OF THE rEMOTE CONTrOL... -
Page 13: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
POWER button DVD RECEIVER button TV button NUMBER (0~9) buttons AUDIO button STEP button TUNING PRESET/CD SKIP buttons PLAY button STOP button SEARCH buttons VOLUME button REMAIN button MENU button CURSOR/ENTER button INFO button PL II EFFECT button PL II MODE button TUNER MEMORY, SD(Standard Definition)/HD(High Definition) button ZOOM button... -
Page 14: Setting The Remote Control
If there is more than one code listed for your TV in the table, enter one at a time to determine which code works. Example : For a Samsung TV While holding down the POWEr button, use the number buttons to enter 00, 15, 16, 17 and 40. -
Page 15: Tv Brand Code List
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 16: Connecting The Speakers
Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Digital 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 Digital Home Cinema Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. - Page 17 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 Home Cinema. Make sure the colours of the speaker terminals match the colours of the connecting plugs.
- Page 18 Connections CONNECTING THE SPEAKErS (Con.) HT-TX725/HT-TX725G Front Speaker (R) Centre Speaker Rear Speaker (R) Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if a speaker falls. When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/–) is correct. Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children so as to prevent children from inserting their hands or other objects into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer speaker.
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Page 19: Connecting The Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier
CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL WIrELESS rECEIVING AMPLIFIEr 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-X725/HT-X725G/HT-TX725/HT-TX725G) should be connected only with SWA-4000. - Page 20 Connections CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL WIrELESS rECEIVING AMPLIFIEr (Con Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card or any other device that uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) near the system, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
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Page 21: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv
The resolution from the Component Output is 576i(480i). If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the Home Cinema System, you can operate the Home Cinema using the TV's remote control. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+(HDMI- CEC). -
Page 22: Hdmi Auto Detection Function
HDMI mode. BD WISE (Samsung products only) You can select to use the BD Wise menu only if the Samsung home cinema is connected to a Samsung TV that supports BD Wise using an HDMI cable. -
Page 23: Hdmi Function
Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this Home Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+. Connect the main unit of the Home Cinema to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. -
Page 24: Connecting An Ipod
When the unit is powered on and you connect an iPod, the unit will charge your iPod's battery. You must have the VIDEO output connected to your TV view iPod video. Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. (supplied) - Page 25 iPod models that are available to HT-X725/HT-X725G/HT-TX725/HT-TX725G “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 iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
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Page 26: Connecting Audio From External Components
Connections CONNECTING AUDIO FrOM EXTErNAL COMPONENTS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external component/MP3 player. Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX1 input. You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. - Page 27 AUX2 : rear Panel Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. External Analogue Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external analogue component.
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Page 28: 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. This unit does not receive AM broadcasts. -
Page 29: Before Using Your Home Cinema
Before using your home cinema The DVD Home Cinema's remote can be used to control Samsung TV's. Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. Press the DVD rECEIVEr button to switch to DVD RECEIVER mode to operate the DVD Home Cinema. -
Page 30: Playback
Playback DISC PLAYBACK Load a disc vertically into the Disc Insert slot. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing Close the compartment by pressing the PLAY ( Playback starts automatically. To stop playback, press the STOP (@) button during playback. If pressed once, PrESS PLAY is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory. -
Page 31: Mp3/Wma-Cd Playback
MP3/WMA-CD PLAYBACK Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. Load the MP3/WMA disc. The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start. The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc. WMA-DRM fi les cannot be played. In Stop mode, use the Cursor $, %, _, + button to select the album, and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 32: Jpeg File Playback
Playback JPEG FILE PLAYBACK Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG fi les on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this Home Cinema. rotate/Flip Function Press the Cursor $, %, _, + button during playback. Original Image The maximum resolutions supported by this product are 5120 x 3480 (or 19.0 MPixel) for standard JPEG fi les and 2048 x 1536 (or 3.0 MPixel) for progressive image fi les. -
Page 33: Divx Playback
DIVX PLAYBACK The functions discussed on this page apply to DivX disc playback only. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the [, ] button. Goes to the next fi le whenever you press the ] button, if there are over 2 fi les on the disc. Goes to the previous fi le whenever you press the [ button, if there are over 2 fi les on the disc. - Page 34 Playback DIVX PLAYBACK (Con.) If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File If the disc has more than one subtitle fi le, the default subtitle may not match the movie and you will have to select your subtitle language as follows: In Stop mode, press the Cursor $, % button, select the desired subtitle ( ) from the TV screen, and then press the ENTEr button.
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Page 35: Using The Playback Function
USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press the INFO button. The disc information display may appear different, depending on the disc. You can also select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO LOGIC, depending on the disc appears on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen when pressing... - Page 36 Playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION (Con Fast Playback Press the (, ) button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: ( 2X ➞ ( 4X ➞ ( 8X ➞ ( 32X ➞ PLAY ) 2X ➞...
- Page 37 repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 fi le). Press the rEPEAT button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: rEPEAT : CHAPTEr ➞ rEPEAT : TITLE ➞ rEPEAT : OFF DVD-VIDEO rEPEAT : TrACK ➞...
- Page 38 Playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION (Con A-B repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor + button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ) display. Press the Cursor $, % button to select A- and then press the ENTEr button.
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Page 39: Angle Function
Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press the INFO button. Press the Cursor + button to move to ANGLE ( display. Press the Cursor $, % button or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. -
Page 40: Subtitle Language Selection Function
Playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION (Con Subtitle Language Selection Function Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor + button to move to SUBTITLE ( display. Press the Cursor % button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle. EN 01/03 SP 02/03 Fr 03/03 OFF/03 EN 01/03 To operate this function, you can also press the SUBTITLE buttons on the remote control. -
Page 41: Using The Disc Menu
Using the Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profi le, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor $, % button to move to Disc Menu and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 42: Using The Ipod
Playback USING THE iPod You can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Listening to Music (OSD IPOD function) You can play music fi les stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the DVD Home Cinema. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the DVD Home Cinema. - Page 43 Watching a Movie (V/P IPOD function) You can play video or picture files stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the DVD Home Cinema. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the DVD Home Cinema. In the iPod screen, move to Videos >...
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Page 44: Playing Media Files Using The Usb Host Feature
Playback 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 45 USB Host Specification • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. USB Host Specification • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. • Supports the device of which the connected drive is formatted in the FAT(FAT, FAT16, FAT32) file system.
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Page 46: System Setup
System setup For your convenience, you can set this Home Cinema System's features for the best use in your home environment. SETTING THE LANGUAGE OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr or + button. -
Page 47: Setting Tv Screen Type
SETTING TV SCrEEN TYPE You can select the TV's aspect ratio, depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3). In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr or + button. -
Page 48: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)
System setup SETTING PArENTAL CONTrOLS (rATING LEVEL) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr or + button. -
Page 49: Setting The Wallpaper
This selects one of the 3 wallpaper screens. Press the EXIT button to exit the setup screen. OrIGINAL : Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. USEr : Select this to set the desired image as your wallpaper. -
Page 50: Setting The Speaker Mode
System setup 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. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr or + button. - Page 51 Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you can adjust this difference by adding a delay effect to the sound of the Centre and Surround Speakers.
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Page 52: Setting The Test Tone
System setup SETTING THE TEST TONE Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr or + button. Press the Cursor % button to move to TEST TONE and then press the ENTEr or + button. -
Page 53: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)
Manually Adjusting the Speaker Volume and Balance with the SOUND EDIT Button. Press the SOUND EDIT button and then press the Cursor _, + button. Each time you press the SOUND EDIT button, you can see the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front/rear Speaker Balance You can select between 0 dB, -6 dB, and OFF. -
Page 54: Setting The Av Sync
System setup SETTING THE AV SYNC 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. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr or + button. -
Page 55: Sound Field (Dsp)/Eq Function
SOUND FIELD (DSP)/EQ FUNCTION DSP(Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Press the DSP/EQ button. DSP appears on the display panel. -
Page 56: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode
System setup DOLBY PrO LOGIC II MODE You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II AUDIO mode. Press the PL II MODE button. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. MUSIC ➞ CINEMA ➞ PrO LOGI ➞ MATrIX ➞ STErEO ➞... -
Page 57: Asc (Auto Sound Calibration) Setup
ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP By setting the ASC function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1- channel sound fi eld optimized for your environment. - Page 58 System setup ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. Press ASC button. To create the optimal 5.1 channel sound fi eld, the selections are in the following sequence: L ➞...
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Page 59: 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 [, ] button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the ,, . button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. -
Page 60: Convenient Function
Convenient function SLEEP TIMEr FUNCTION You can set the time that the Home Cinema will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. SLEEP will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : ➞ ➞... -
Page 61: S.vol (Smart Volume
S.VOL (SMArT VOLUME) This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change in case of a channel change or scene transition. Press the S.VOL button. Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows : S.VOL ON ... -
Page 62: Basic Use Cd Ripping
Convenient function BASIC USE CD rIPPING Converts audio sound of the CD into a MP3 fi le format before sending to a USB storage device. Connect the USB device. Insert the audio CD into the CD tray. Press the CD RIPPING button. To start ripping the current track, press the CD RIPPING button on the remote control while the system is playing a track or stopped temporarily. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
Samsung Electronics Service Centre. SYMPTOM I cannot eject the disc. - Page 64 Troubleshooting SYMPTOM • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Audio language and subtitles do not work. Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed. •...
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Page 65: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 46). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039 Amharic 1194 1044 Arabic 1196 1045 Assamese 1203... -
Page 66: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs
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 67: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video HDMI Front speaker output Centre speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Amplifier... - Page 68 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 specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 5.1ch speaker system Front/Centre/Rear Subwoofer 3 Ω...
- Page 69 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
- Page 70 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.