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Samsung HT-FM53 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HT-FM53 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment 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: Warning

    Safety Information Warning 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 The lighting flash and CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within arrowhead within the triangle...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions Disc Storage & Management • Holding Discs Important Safety Instructions - Fingerprints or scratches on a disc may reduce sound and picture Read these operating instructions carefully before using quality or cause skipping. the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future - Avoid touching the surface of a disc where data has reference.

  • Page 4: License

    Safety Information • If the product makes an abnormal noise or produces This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the a burning smell or smoke, turn off the power switch use of unauthorized copies of some commercially- immediately and disconnect the power plug from produced film and videos and their soundtracks.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    38 Listening to Radio 38 Using the Special Effects Remote Control Buttons NETWORK SERVICES Contents 40 Logging In to Your Samsung Account 40 Before Using Movies & TV Shows or Apps 41 Using Movies & TV Shows SAFETY INFORMATION 41 Using Apps...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Please note that this is not a defect in the product. Samsung cannot guarantee that this product will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and CD software and/or the manufacture of discs.

  • Page 7: Region Code

    Region Code Logos of Discs the Product can Play Both products and discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match for a disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this product is displayed on the rear panel of the product.

  • Page 8: Supported Formats

    Getting Started Supported Formats Video File Support File Frame rate Bitrate Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec Extension (fps) (Mbps) MPEG4 SP/ASP *.avi *.mkv H.264 BP/ *.asf MP/HP Dolby Digital *.wmv LPCM *.mp4 Motion JPEG 1920x1080 ADPCM *.3gp (WMV v7,v8, (IMA, MS) Microsoft *.vro...
  • Page 9 HDD into a wall socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB Does not support *.ape HDD manufacturer. X13, NVT • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. Picture File Support AVCHD File Extension Type...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Getting Started • “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. | NOTES | Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording conditions. AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Front Panel VOLUME CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE PLAY/PAUSE STOP FUNCTION DISC TRAY DISPLAY 5V 0.5A REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR POWER | NOTES | When the product is on, do not let children touch the product's surface. It will be hot. To upgrade the product's software through the USB jack, you must use a USB flash drive. When the product displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start the movie by pressing the 6 button on the product or the remote.

  • Page 12: Tour Of The Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control Press to select the home theater's Turn the product on and off. mode (HDMI, AUX, BD/DVD, etc.). FUNCTION To change to Television mode Press to select TV's video mode. SOURCE and control the TV, press the TV button.

  • Page 13: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    18, 40 remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. 03, 15, 40 Toshiba 19, 57, 63, 71 The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by Vidtech default. 01, 15, 16, 17, 37, 38, 39, Videch 59, 60, 69...

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections This section describes various methods of connecting the product 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 product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
  • Page 15 Connecting The Speakers Match each speaker cable bundle to the correct speaker by matching the color coded plug on each bundle to the colored sticker on the bottom of each speaker. To attach speaker wire to each speaker: a. Press down the red tab on the back of the speaker, insert the red wire, and then release the tab.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Tv/External Devices

    Connections Connecting to TV/External Devices AUX IN FM ANT AUX IN FM ANT POWER SURROUND SURROUND FRONT FRONT SUBWOOFER CENTER OPTICAL SPEAKERS OUT DIGITAL HDMI HDMI IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL HDMI HDMI IN AUDIO IN White Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 External Devices AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Network Router

    IP router is currently being used by another device Your router or your Internet Service Provider's policies nearby, it will result in interference and communication may prevent the product from accessing Samsung's failure. software update server. If this occurs, contact your In compliance with the newest Wi-Fi certification Internet Service Provider (ISP) for more information.

  • Page 18: Settings

    Display 3D Settings Add App Add App Add App Web Browser Settings Audio TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Original a Samsung Account d Screen Mirroring Network BD Wise Resolution Auto Smart Features Movie Frame (24Fs) Auto System DVD 24Fs Conversion Movies & TV Shows : Download movies and...

  • Page 19: Buttons On The Remote Control Used For The Settings Menu

    When you connect a Samsung TOOLS INFO product and a Samsung TV with BD BD Wise Wise to each other via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the product and TV, the product outputs video at...
  • Page 20 Settings Lets you select which speakers you Progressive Lets you improve picture quality Speaker want active, either the TV's speakers Mode when viewing DVDs. Selection or the home theater's speakers. Audio Lets you direct the sound from the TV to the Home Theater speakers. Lets you configure the settings of Requires an HDMI connection and the speakers you have connected...
  • Page 21 When the product is attached to a Smart Features digital TV, lets you adjust the audio Lets you configure App notification Audio Sync delay so that the audio syncs with settings and view basic info about the video. You can set the delay your Apps.
  • Page 22 Settings You can connect a wireless USB The default security PIN is 0000. keyboard or mouse to the USB port Enter the default PIN to access on the front of the product. the security function if you haven't created your own PIN. ...

  • Page 23: Networks And The Internet

    Internet services, this function, you must connect this see the Network Services chapter of this manual on product to an Anynet+ Samsung TV pages 40~48. Instructions for configuring the network using an HDMI cable. connection start below.
  • Page 24 Settings Wired - Manual Wireless Network If you have a static IP address or the automatic procedure You can setup a wireless network connection in three does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings ways: values manually. - Wireless Automatic After following Steps 1 to 3 above: - Wireless Manual In the Network Settings screen, change Network...
  • Page 25 Wireless - Manual Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to another value, and then enter the numbers for that value following If you have a static IP address or the Automatic the instructions in Step 8. procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually.

  • Page 26: Upgrading Software

    Settings Wi-Fi Direct • The PBC and PIN procedures connect devices automatically. The Wi-Fi Direct function allows you to connect Wi-Fi Direct devices to the product and each other using a peer-to-peer network, without a wireless router. Through the Product Using PBC Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect | NOTES | to this product, and then press the E button.
  • Page 27 To use the Auto Update function, your product must and then turns on again by itself. be connected to the Internet. Samsung Electronics takes no legal responsibility for Update by USB product malfunction caused by an unstable Internet connection or consumer negligence during a software Visit www.samsung.com.

  • Page 28: Media Play

    Media Play Your home theater can play content located on Blu-ray/ DVD/CD discs, USB devices, PCs, smart phones, tablets, and on the Web. Movies & TV Apps Apps Apps Photos, Phot Phot To play content located on your PC or a mobile device, Shows Videos &...

  • Page 29: Playing A Disc With User Recorded Content

    If you insert a disc when playing a USB device Samsung.com website. or phone, the device mode changes to "Disc" Go to www.samsung.com. automatically. Click Support at the top of the page. If your cellular phone is DLNA compatible, you can play contents without connecting a USB cable.

  • Page 30: Controlling Video Playback

    Popup menu. Smart Phone 2 Playback related buttons The product does not play sound in Search, Slow, or (Only available with Samsung phones supporting AllShare Step mode. functionality.) • To return to normal speed playback, press the 6 Connect the product, your PC, and your DLNA button.

  • Page 31: Using The Tools Menu

    During playback, press the 1 or 2 Movie Note provides information button. such as director, cast, synopsis, Skip Motion Each time you press the 1 or 2 etc. Play Movie Note button, the disc moves to the previous - Movie Note is available if the disc or next chapter or file.
  • Page 32 Media Play Select to repeat a title, chapter, or Select to set the Equalizer. specific section. Equalizer | NOTES | - Off : Select to return to normal Settings It only appears when equalizer playback. mode is on. - Title : Choose to repeat a selected title.

  • Page 33: Controlling Music Playback

    5 button : Stops a track. Play Selected lets you create a playlist by selecting Fast Play (Audio CD (CD-DA) only) specific files to play. It works Play During playback, press the 3 or 4 button. essentially the same way for Selected Each time you press the 3 or 4 button, the all media.
  • Page 34 Media Play | NOTES | Select to see content Information The Music Screen controls are only accessible when a information. track is playing. Select to manage the text All controls do not appear at the same time. Encoding encoding options. Using the View &...

  • Page 35: Using Bluetooth

    Use the ▲▼ buttons to select a track, and then Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the device to store press the E button. A check appears to the left of the ripped files on, and then press the E button. the track.
  • Page 36 Media Play Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the • The Home Theater has an effective reception range of up to 32.8 feet in all directions if there are no obstacles. A2DP Profile. The connection will be automatically cut off if the Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time.

  • Page 37: Playing Photo Contents

    You can't enlarge the subtitle and PG graphic in the Playing Photo Contents full screen mode. You can play photo contents located on a DVD, USB, Using the View and Options Menus mobile device or PC. When You See the Photo File List Using the Tools Menu Photos During playback, press the TOOLS button.

  • Page 38: Listening To Radio

    Media Play Listening to Radio Using the Special Effects Remote Control Buttons Using Buttons on the Remote Control SOUND Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. SOUND EFFECT Function EFFECT Tune to the desired station. • Preset Tuning 1 : Press the MANUAL/PRESET Lets you select a mode that optimizes the sound.
  • Page 39 SFE Mode Use TV SOUND: Symphony Hall in Boston (Hall 1)  Philharmonic 1) When you want to listen to the TV's audio Hall in Bratislava (Hall 2)  Jazz Club in Seoul B  through the home theater speakers. Church in Seoul ...

  • Page 40: Network Services

    Samsung account. & TV Show or Apps for the first time, the product will ask To log in to your Samsung account, follow these steps: you to perform the Smart Hub set up procedure.

  • Page 41: Using Movies & Tv Shows

    If you don't have a credit card associated with your Using Movies & TV Shows Samsung account, after you log in, the Register Card screen will appear. Follow the directions on the You can download or stream for pay and free-of-charge screen.
  • Page 42 Category : XXXXX | Version : X.XXX | Size : XX.XKB the account. Press the RED (A) button on your remote Contact Info : admin@samsung.com (If you need to contact us, please use this address.) to log in. If you haven’t registered a card, after you log in, press...
  • Page 43 Delete an App from My Apps Using the Edit Menu Functions On the All Downloaded screen, use the ▲► buttons Lock / Unlock to go to Edit at the top of the screen, and then press the E button. Using the Lock / Unlock function and the Security PIN, Select Edit My Apps, and then press the E you can lock applications so they cannot be started on button.
  • Page 44 Network Services Select OK, and then press the E button. The Move to Folder folder is renamed. Move to Folder lets you move apps to the folder of your Select Close on the right side of the screen, and choice. then press the E button.

  • Page 45: Screen Mirroring

    The unit searches the Internet for newer versions of Using the Web Browser your apps. If there are new apps, the Update Apps pop-up appears. You can access the Internet using the Web Browser To download the update for a particular app, application.

  • Page 46: The Control Panel At A Glance

    The Control Panel, which runs across the top of the When you click the , the http://www.samsung.com screen, has a series of icons which start a number of or access a data or text entry field, and useful functions. The icons are described below, starting then press the E button, the keyboard pop-up appears.

  • Page 47: Using The Setting Menu

    URLs to add to the then press the E button. Approved Sites List and delete sites from the Approved Sites http://www.samsung.com list. If you turn Approved Sites Enable Grabbing on and have not added any sites Reading Tools...

  • Page 48: Linking Your Internet Service Accounts To The Product

    To create a service account link, follow these steps: On the Home screen, press the RED (A) button on your remote to log in to your Samsung Account. After you have logged in, press the RED (A) button on your remote again.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    • This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. • Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios • If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it may not be available. supports the Anynet+ function.
  • Page 50 Appendix Speaker Settings Playing JPEG files • When Speaker Selection is set to TV Speaker, • You can’t enlarge the subtitle and PG graphic in the audio is produced through the TV speakers. full screen mode. HDMI audio Media Play Dolby Pro Logic II Mode •...

  • Page 51: Digital Output Selection

    Digital Output Selection Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream Setup (Re-encoded (Unprocessed) (Re-encoded DTS) Dolby D) Connection HDMI supported AV receiver Re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital * Re-encoded Dolby Digital Up to PCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital * Dolby Digital Re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
  • Page 53 Symptom Check/Remedy The remote control does • Are you operating the remote within its operational range and within the proper not work. angle relative to the sensor? • Are the batteries drained? • Have you selected the mode (TV/BD) functions of the remote control (TV or BD) correctly? •...
  • Page 54 We will provide you with the amount of the administration fee before we make a home visit or begin any work on your product. We recommend you read this manually thoroughly, search for a solution on line at www.samsung. com, or contact Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) before seeking to repair your product.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    • Weight and dimensions are approximate. • Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call, (877) 278 - 0799 English...

  • Page 56: Limited Warranty To Original Purchaser

    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 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.
  • Page 57 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, (726-7864) NJ 07660-2112 AH68-02598L-02...

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