Samsung HT-AS601 Instruction Manual

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Digital Surround
AV Receiver System
HT-AS601B
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsung.com
Instruction Manual
ELECTRONICS

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  • Page 1 Digital Surround AV Receiver System HT-AS601B SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com Instruction Manual ELECTRONICS...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings Precautions CAUTION Note to CATV system installer : RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC CAUTION: which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING POWER LINES REPLACEMENT PARTS All the safety and operating instructions should be An outside antenna system should not be located in When replacement parts are required, be sure the Unplug this video product from the wall outlet read before the appliance is operated.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Features Contents PREPARATION Digital AV Receiver Safety Warnings ......................1 Precautions........................2 This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs digital signal processing to minimize Safety Instructions ......................3 signal distortion and loss. Features ..........................5 Description ........................7 Dolby Pro Logic ll x CONNECTIONS Dolby Pro Logic ll x is a new type of multiple channel audio signal decoding method that Connecting the Speakers ....................11...
  • Page 5: Description

    Description [ Rear Panel ] [ Front Panel ] INPUT button AM ANTENNA HEADPHONE Jack 5.1 CH ANALOG VCR/SAT VIDEO INPUT JACK AUDIO JACKS JACK POWER STANDBY Indicator SETUP button SURROUND button VCR VIDEO OUTPUT COOLING FAN FM ANTENNA JACK JACK SURROUND BACK SPEAKER TERMINALS DVD VIDEO INPUT...
  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Description Insert Remote Batteries [ Remote Control ] TV Indicator VCR Indicator POWER button AV RECEIVER Indicator Remove the battery Insert two 1.5V AAA Replace the battery TV VIDEO, FUNCTION button DVD Indicator cover on the back of batteries, paying cover.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers ACTIVE SUBWOOFER (BUILT-IN POWER AMPLIFIER) Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. PS-AW601B FRONT (R) FRONT (L) SURROUND(R) SURROUND (L) PS-AF601B PS-AF601B PS-AR601B PS-AR601B • If more bass is desired, you can connect an additional active subwoofer to the Subwoofer2 port.
  • Page 8: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components Connecting Video Component Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. (Settop Box) • If using VCR, connect Analog Audio Out to VCR/SAT Audio In on this unit. If using STB, connect Digital Out to the SAT Optical connector on this unit.
  • Page 9: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Connecting the FM and AM Antennas Connecting External Component Connecting Audio Component/ 5.1 Channel If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. CD Player AM Loop Antenna (supplied)
  • Page 10: Before Using The Av Receiver

    Before Using the AV Receiver Selecting External Component Input Turning On/Off To Select the Function REMOTE CONTROL MAIN UNIT Method 1 Connect the power plug to the outlet. Press the FUNCTION button. Press the POWER button of the main unit. Each time you press the this button, 5.1CH MULTI CH VCR/SAT •...
  • Page 11: Setting The Speaker Mode

    Setting the Speaker Mode Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Frequency response from the speaker will be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. √...
  • Page 12: Setting The Speaker Listening Distance

    Setting the Speaker Listening Distance √ REMOTE CONTROL Press the SPEAKER DISTANCE button to select the speaker you want. MAIN UNIT • Each time you press this button, F.L DISTANCE OFF will be selected in turn. Press SETUP button. Press …† button to set the speaker distance. “SETUP MODE”...
  • Page 13: Setting Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Setting DRC Test Tone (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Use the test tone to check the speaker connection status or level. To Automatically Output Test Tone √...
  • Page 14: Test Tone

    Test Tone Use the test tone to check speaker connection status or level. To Automatically Output Test Tone To Manually Output Test Tone √ √ MAIN UNIT MAIN UNIT Press SETUP button. Press SETUP button. “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and the unit enters into Setup Mode. •...
  • Page 15: Setting Speaker Level

    Setting Speaker Level You can set the level of speakers. √ Remote Control Press SPK LEVEL button to select the speaker you want. • Each time you press this button, F.L MAIN UNIT SPK LEVEL OFF will be selected in turn. Press …†...
  • Page 16: Dolby Pro Logic Llx Mode

    Dolby Pro Logic llx Mode This mode provides 5.1 channel sound from 2 channel sources. REMOTE CONTROL Press MODE button. Each time you press this button, MUSIC CINEMA MATRIX GAME • PROLOGIC will be selected in turn. MAIN UNIT Press SURROUND button briefly to select “DPL llx” Mode.
  • Page 17: Dolby Pro Logic Llx Effect

    Dolby Pro Logic llx Effect This function works only in Dolby PRO LOGIC IIX MUSIC Mode. REMOTE CONTROL Press MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ Mode. Press EFFECT button. Each time you press this button, C-WIDTH DIMENSION PANORAMA • DPL llx EFT OFF will be selected in turn. MAIN UNIT Press SETUP button.
  • Page 18: Neo:6 Mode

    NEO:6 Mode You can play back 2 channel sound over 6.1 channels when enjoying music or a movie. REMOTE CONTROL Press NEO:6 MODE button. Each time you press this button, MUSIC CINEMA will be selected in turn. • MAIN UNIT Press SURROUND button briefly to select “NEO:6”...
  • Page 19: Sfe Mode

    SFE Mode The SFE (Sound Field Effect) function uses 7 different DSP sound field effects to digitally simulate actual music environments such as concert halls or movie theaters. REMOTE CONTROL Press SFE MODE button. Each time you press this button, HALL THEATER ARENA CLUB...
  • Page 20: Ex/Es Mode

    EX/ES Mode This mode enable you to listen to 6.1 channel surround from Dolby Digital-EX and DTS-ES sources. This function works when a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel source is inputted, and does not work with LPCM and Dolby Digital 2 channel sources. REMOTE CONTROL Press EX/ES button.
  • Page 21: Stereo Mode

    Stereo Mode You can select this mode when you listen to sound through the Front Left and Right speakers and subwoofer. For Surround Mode and Input Signal o = active, – = inactive Output Channel Display Information Surround Mode Input Signal Decoding SubW Display Signal Format...
  • Page 22: Listening To Radio

    Listening to Radio Presetting Radio Stations You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual You can preset up to 30 FM and AM stations. tuning operation. REMOTE CONTROL Ex) If you preset FM 89.1 station in preset 2. Press TUNER button.
  • Page 23: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function Reset Function You can set the time that this unit will shut itself off. REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Press the MUTE button. MUTE appears on the display. • Press the SLEEP button. Press “0” button five times and then •...
  • Page 24: Operating Your Tv With The Remote Control

    043, 044, 054, 086 • The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also, some operation may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by default. •...
  • Page 25: Operating Your Vcr (Dvd) With The Remote Control

    The remote control may not work on some brands of VCR (DVD)s. 092, 110 SYMPHONIC APEX Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of VCR (DVD). MARTA 025, 050 TANDY MARANTZ The remote control will work with Samsung VCRs (DVDs) by default. •...
  • Page 26: Before Calling For Service

    Before Calling for Service Symptom Check Remedy Symptom Check Remedy Can't turn it on. Connect the power plug to the outlet. Is the rear center speaker connected Refer to pages 9~10 to connect it properly. Is the power code plugged into the outlet? •...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Usable Sensitivity 12dBf S/N Ratio MONO/STEREO 55/55dB SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if FM TUNER Distortion MONO/STEREO 0.3/0.8% found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.

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