5.1ch blu-ray home entertainment system (83 pages)
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HT-D550 HT-D553 HT-D555 Digital 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 HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd Sec1:1 HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd Sec1:1 2011-12-29 2011-12-29 1:07:01 1:07:01...
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 The lighting fl ash and Arrowhead within The explanation point within the triangle is CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Triangle Is awarning sign alerting you of...
Important Safety Instructions Precautions • Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. the identifi cation sticker located on the back of your product. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
Contents Safety Warnings SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs License Copyright Copy Protection Features GETTING STARTED Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control Connecting the Speakers CONNECTIONS Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module...
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Contents Disc Playback BASIC FUNCTIONS Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio USB Function ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Using an iPod/iPhone USB Recording OTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting Country code list Index Specifi cations • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
BD Wise BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant This involves tips or instructions ✎ Samsung products to the optimal settings between NOTE on the page that help each function operate. them. This feature is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant...
Getting Started Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types and Characteristics Disc Types & Recorded Disc Region Code Max. Playing Time Mark (Logo) Signals Size The product and the discs are coded by region. These Approx. 240 min. regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
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CD-R MP3 Discs DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs • • Only CD-R discs with MP3 fi les in ISO 9660 or Software updates for incompatible formats are not Joliet format can be played. supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than • MP3 fi...
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported fi le formats Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 Still Format Music Movie Picture player, digital camera File name DivX If a folder or fi le name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or File .MP3 .WMA...
Description Front Panel ASC IN/ AUX IN 1 DISC TRAY Insert disc here. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. Opens and closes the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON ( DVD/CD ➞...
Getting Started Rear Panel VIDEO SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT DIGITAL FA NET WIRELESS HDMI OUT AUDIO IN (Only For Service) OPTICAL COMPONENT SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND IN 2 The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm of clear COOLING FAN space on all sides of the fan when installing the product.
Remote control Tour of the Remote Control This is mode selection button. FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE Turn the product on and off. Press to select TV's video mode. If you want to change to TV mode, Set a Sleep time to shut off the press the TV button.
18, 40 Zonda may not be possible with some brands of TVs. Mitsubishi/ 18, 40, 59, 60, 75 Dongyang 03, 54 The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. English HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd 14 HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd 14 2011-12-29 2011-12-29 1:07:19...
Connections This section involves 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.
Connections Speaker Components HT-D550 CENTER FRONT SURROUND SUBWOOFER Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-D553 HT-D553 (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 2EA SCREW (4×20): 8EA CENTER SPEAKER FRONT CENTER STAND SPEAKER SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT STAND BASE SUBWOOFER CABLE SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER HT-D555...
Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-D553 only - Front Speakers * HT-D555 only - Front/Surround Speakers Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. Stand Base Stand Insert small screws (4*20, For connecting Stand & Stand Base) clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
(HT-D553/HT-D555 only) Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. (HT-D553/HT-D555 only) Black Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
Speaker (R) Wireless Receiver Module Subwoofer * Refer to page 16 for the HT-D553/D555 speakers. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. (HT-D553/HT-D555 only) Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab.
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Connections ✎ NOTE Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the product, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equipment, or any other device that uses the same frequency (2.4/5.8GHz) near the product, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD3 (supplied) Green VIDEO FM ANT FM ANT FA NET FA NET IRELESS IRELESS HDMI OUT Blue (Only For Service) (Only For Service) COMPONENT IN 2 IN 2...
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Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this product to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.
Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO VIDEO FM ANT DIGITAL DIGITAL FA NET FA NET WIRELESS WIRELESS HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN (Only For Service) (Only For Service) OPTICAL COMPONENT COMPONENT IN 2 IN 2 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack.
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Connections VIDEO VIDEO SPEAKERS OUT SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT FM ANT White DIGITAL FA NET FA NET WIRELESS WIRELESS HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN (Only For Service) (Only For Service) OPTICAL COMPONENT COMPONENT SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND IN 2 Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog Optical Cable component has only one...
Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) Setting the Setup menu The access step may differ depending on the selected Press the POWER button when it is plugged in menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this TV for the fi rst time. manual may differ, depending on the fi...
TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. (Samsung products only) BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically. English HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd 26...
Adjusting Front/Surround Bal. Audio You can select between 0 and -6. Speaker Setting The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Surround/Subwoofer Level Speaker Size The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Surround ...
Setup Test Tone Ideal Center Speaker placement Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone : On ► Ideal Surround " Select ' Return Speaker placement mMove " Select ' Return Place all speakers within this circle. Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker Df: The distance from Front Speaker connections.
✎ NOTE Auto Sound Calibration Setting ASC setup can be made when there is no disc Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input in the product. jack. You cannot adjust the volume during the ASC Place the ASC microphone at the listening setup.
Setup • HDMI AUDIO Off : Turn the Audio Return Channel function off. • Auto : Listen to TV sound from the Home Theater The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable speakers if your TV is compatible with the Audio can be toggled On/Off.
Change Password Language You can select the language you prefer for on- Select Change and enter the 4-digit password to set screen menu, disc menu, etc. the parental lock using the number buttons on the remote control. Select the language for the on- Settings Language screen displays.
Basic Functions Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button to close Track01 the disc tray. 1/17 ✎ NOTE Resume function: When you stop disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when 0:15 / 3:59...
JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or Forward/Reverse Search JPEG fi les on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. dBAD Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the ◄►...
Basic Functions Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. title of each movie. • The picture moves forward one frame each time TITLE MENU the button is pressed during playback. During playback, press the TITLE ✎...
Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback dBAD You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. DVD/DivX Repeat During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat) of the DVD/DivX.
Basic Functions Displaying Disc Information TOOLS menu Title( ) : To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identifi...
Press the ◄► buttons to select the desired SLEEP subtitle language. • You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut Depending on the languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each itself off. time the button is pressed.
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Basic Functions GIGA DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have The GIGA Sound Function amplifi es bass and improves bass been designed to simulate different acoustic twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound. environments.
• Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Manual Tuning : Press the STOP () button to select MANUAL and then press the TUNING/CH You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio ) button to tune in to a lower or higher mode.
Advanced Functions USB Function Using an iPod/iPhone If the system is connected to iPod/iPhone using the Playing Media Files using the USB cable (not included), you can play music in USB Host Feature iPod/iPhone using the system. 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 sound, by connecting the storage device to...
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Select the music fi le to play. iPod/iPhone models that can be used - You can use the remote control or product to with this product control simple playback functions such as the PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, #/ $, / and iPod touch (3rd generation) ...
Advanced Functions USB Recording works only if the USB device is USB Recording formatted in the FAT fi le system. (The NTFS fi le system is not supported.) While playing CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) The audio signal will not be output during USB using the USB Recording function or listening to the FM recording of the CD.
Refer to the chart below when this product 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 product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc.
Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • The product is not working. • Press and hold the STOP () button on the remote control for longer than (Example: The power goes out or 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings.
Index Language Accessories Mono/Stereo Angle Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Audio Language P. BASS AUDIO SYNC Parental Rating Product Information Power Saving BD Wise Before Starting (Initial Settings) Region code Remote Control Change Password Remote control sensor Connections Repeat Speaker Resolution Wireless receiver module HDMI Search Component...
Input sensitivity (AUX)800mV *: Nominal specifi cation - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice.
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Center : 8.97 x 3.03 x 2.75 inches Subwoofer : 6.61 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front : 0.92 Ibs, Surround : 0.72 Ibs Weights Center : 1.06 Ibs, Subwoofer : 8.0 Ibs HT-D553 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front Surround...
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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.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Contact Center Contact Center Area Web Site Area Web Site ` North America 0700 Samsung (0700 726 Serbia www.samsung.com...
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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com/us 85 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park, (7267864) NJ 07660-2112 Code No. AH68-02333R HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd 50 HT-D550-ZA-ENG-1228.indd 50 2011-12-29 2011-12-29 1:08:01 1:08:01...