Samsung HT-E3500 User Manual

Samsung HT-E3500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HT-E3500 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: Safety Information

    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 This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, This symbol indicates important instructions inside the product that presents a risk of...
  • Page 3: Disc Storage & Management

    Disc Storage & Management Handling Cautions • Holding Discs • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, - Fingerprints or scratches on such as vases, on the apparatus. a disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping.
  • Page 4: Using The 3D Function

    3D TV, remove your 3D Active manual may be reproduced or copied without the Glasses, and rest. prior written permission of Samsung Electronics • A responsible adult should frequently check on Co.,Ltd. children who are using the 3D function.
  • Page 5: License

    License • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other • Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered countries. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under U.S.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INFORMATION SETTINGS Warning The Initial Settings Procedure Disc Storage & Management The Home Screen Handling Cautions Accessing the Settings Screen Using the 3D Function Settings Menu Functions Copyright Networks and the Internet License Upgrading Software Setting Up AllShare GETTING STARTED MEDIA PLAY Disk and Format Compatibility...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Logos Of Discs The Product Can Play

    Getting Started Region Code Logos of Discs the product can play Blu-ray players 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 Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc...
  • Page 9 USB memory. Press the HOME button to move to the home menu, press the YELLOW (C) button, and then press the v button. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. Video File Support File Extension...
  • Page 10 Getting Started Above 1280 x 720 : 30 frames max - Does not support GMC 2 or higher ` Audio decoder - Supports WMA 7, 8, 9 and STD - Does not support WMA sampling rate of 22050Hz mono. Music File Support File Extension Container Audio Codec...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. FUNCTION VOLUME MUTE DISC MENU TITLE MENU POPUP Video Cable FM Antenna SUBTITLE HOME REPEAT TOOLS INFO RETURN EXIT TUNER MEMORY MO/ST SOUND TUNING EFFECT DOWN Remote Control/ User Manual Batteries (AAA size) Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front Panel PLAY/PAUSE ENTER STOP OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME CONTROL FUNCTION DISPLAY DISC TRAY USB HOST POWER REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR NOTE \ To upgrade the product's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. \ 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 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. Press to select Blu-ray's mode. (AUX, BD/DVD, etc.). FUNCTION To open and close the disc tray. VOLUME MUTE Adjust the volume. Cut off the sound temporarily. Press numeric buttons to operate options.
  • 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

    Connecting The Speakers 1. Match the subwoofer cable bundle to the subwoofer by matching the color coded plug on bundle to the colored sticker on the bottom of the subwoofer. 2. To attach speaker wire to the subwoofer: Black a. Press down the red tab on the back of the subwoofer, insert the red wire, and then release the tab.
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections Connecting to a TV Select either Method 1 or Method 2. VIDEO FM ANT SPEAKERS OUT VIDEO FM ANT CENTER FRONT SURROUND OPTICAL SUBWOOFER FRONT SURROUND DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN (Cable not supplied.) Method 1 Method 2 HDMI IN...
  • Page 17: Connecting To External Devices

    Connecting to External Devices To select the correct mode for an external device, press the FUNCTION button. Each time you press the button, the mode changes in this order : BD/DVD ; D. IN ; AUX ; FM VIDEO FM ANT SPEAKERS OUT VIDEO FM ANT...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Router NOTE \ Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or your ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). \ DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
  • Page 19: Settings

    Settings The Initial Settings Procedure format and expands 4:3 pictures to fill the 16:9 screen. 4:3 Letter Box - For older, standard screen • The Home menu will not appear if you do not configure analog TVs. Displays 4:3 pictures in full the initial settings.
  • Page 20: The Home Screen

    1 . Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press v . The Settings screen appears. \ If you use an HDMI cable to connect the product to an Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung TV and 1.) You Settings have set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature to ON in both 3D Settings the TV and the product and 2.) You have set the TV to a...
  • Page 21: Settings Menu Functions

    TV. See page 19, Step 4 for a description of the screen size options. Ratio BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect a Samsung product and a Samsung TV with BD Wise BD Wise to each other via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the product and TV, the product outputs video at the video resolution and frame rate of the Blu-ray/DVD Disc.
  • Page 22 Settings Lets you set the color space format for the HDMI output to HDMI Color match the capabilities of the connected device (TV, monitor, Format etc). Lets you set the product to output video from the HDMI OUT HDMI Deep jack with Deep Color.
  • Page 23 Lets you re-run the Initial Settings procedure. See page 19 for Initial Settings details. Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products that have the Anynet+ feature and Anynet+ lets you control those products with one Samsung TV remote. (HDMI-CEC) To operate this function, you must connect this product to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 24: Networks And The Internet

    For more information about the Software Update function, see Software "Upgrading Software" on page 26. Upgrade Contact Provides contact information for assistance with your product. Samsung Terms of View the general disclaimer regarding third party contents and Service services. Agreement...
  • Page 25 Manual < Getting the Network Settings Values > ❑ You can view your Network Settings values on If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you’ll need to set the most Windows computers. To view the Network Network Settings values manually.
  • Page 26: Upgrading Software

    PC. \ Samsung Electronics takes no legal responsibility for product 8 · Unzip the zip archive to your computer. You malfunction caused by an unstable Internet connection or should have a single folder with the same consumer negligence during a Software Update.
  • Page 27: Setting Up Allshare

    7 · In the pop-up that appears, click Save File. \ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility 8 · Find the AllShare install file on your disk, and for product malfunction caused by unstable of internet then double click the file.
  • Page 28: Media Play

    Media Play Using the Streaming Media Services 8 · Use the ▲▼ buttons to select a file to play or view, and then press the v button. • To use the Streaming Media Services, your home theater must be connected to the Internet. You also .
  • Page 29: Playing A Disc With User Recorded Content

    Playing a Disc with User Playing a Commercial Video Disc Recorded Content Place a disc into the disc tray with the disc’s label You can play mulitmedia files you have recorded facing up and then close the disc tray. Playback on DVD or CD discs.
  • Page 30: Controlling Video Playback

    Media Play Controlling Video Playback FUNCTION VOLUME MUTE You can control the playback of video files located on Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs, and on USB storage devices. Depending on the media, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback Using the disc menu, title menu, popup „...
  • Page 31: Using The Tools Menu

    Using the TOOLS Menu Menu that appears only when a BD/DVD disc plays During playback, press the TOOLS button. Select to move to a chapter that you Chapter If the movie or video have more than desire to watch. Title one title, move to or select a desired Select to repeat a specific title, chapter title.
  • Page 32: Controlling Music Playback

    Media Play Controlling Music Playback Creating a Music Playlist 1 · If playing music from a commercial CD or You can control the playback of music content DVD, press the 5 or RETURN ( ' ) button. located on DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices. The Music List Screen appears.
  • Page 33: Controlling Photo Playback

    Controlling Photo Playback Listening to Radio You can control the playback of photos located on Using Buttons on the Remote Control DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices. 1 · Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. Using the Tools Menu 2 ·...
  • Page 34: Using The Special Effects Remote Control Buttons

    Media Play Using the Special Effects Remote Using BD-LIVE™ Control Buttons 1 · Connect the product to the network. (See page 18) SOUND 2 · Configure the network settings. SOUND EFFECT Function EFFECT (See pages 24~25) Once the product is connected to your network, Lets you select a mode that optimizes the sound.
  • Page 35: Using Allshare

    Using AllShare AllShare lets you access and play files located on your PC through your home theater. Follow the directions in the AllShare user's guide to setup AllShare on your PC and to tag folders and files you want to share with the home theater. To access and play files located on your PC after you have setup AllShare, follow these steps: 1 ·...
  • Page 36: Appendix

    • If you select the 16:9 Original, your TV may display 4:3 Pillarbox (black bars on sides of picture). BD Wise (Samsung Products only) • When BD Wise is on, the Resolution setting automatically defaults to BD Wise and BD Wise Settings appears in the Resolution menu.
  • Page 37 TV. • This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. • If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function. BD Data Management • In the external memory mode, disc playback may be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of playback.
  • Page 38 Appendix Selecting the Subtitle Language • Depending on the Blu-ray Disc / DVD, you may be able to change the subtitle language in the Disc Menu. Press the DISC MENU button. • This function depends on the selection of subtitles that are encoded on the disc and may not be available on all Blu-ray Discs/DVDs.
  • Page 39 Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback ❑ HDMI/not HDMI/connected connected Output HDMI Mode Setup VIDEO VIDEO Mode E-contents/ Mode Blu-ray Disc Digital contents BD Wise Resolution of Blu-ray Disc 1080p@60F 576i/480i Auto Max. Resolution of TV input Max.
  • Page 40 Appendix Digital Output Selection Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream Setup (Re-encoded (Re-encoded (Unprocessed) DTS) Dolby D) HDMI HDMI supported AV HDMI supported AV HDMI supported Connection supported AV receiver receiver AV receiver receiver Re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital * Re-encoded Dolby Digital Up to PCM 7.1ch...
  • Page 41: 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 the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. Symptom Check/Remedy • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet?
  • Page 42 Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy • You can play 16:9 Blu-ray/DVD discs in 16:9 Full mode, 4:3 Letter Box mode, or The aspect ratio cannot be 4:3 Pan-Scan mode, but 4:3 Blu-ray/DVD discs are played in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the changed.
  • Page 43 Symptom Check/Remedy • IP addresses under the same subnetwork should be unique, otherwise IP collision can The AllShare Play results in such a phenomenon. connection between the TV and PC is unstable. • Check if you have a firewall enabled. If so, disable the firewall function.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Weight 2.5 kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 50 (H) x 250 (D) mm General Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Signal/noise ratio 55 dB FM Tuner Usable sensitivity 12 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.5 % BD (Blu-ray Disc)
  • Page 45 Weights Center : 0.5 kg, Subwoofer : 2.9 kg • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. • Weight and dimensions are approximate. • Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 46 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Area Contact Center  Web Site ` Asia Pacific AUSTRALIA 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com NEW ZEALAND 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www.samsung.com...

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