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HT-BD2EX 5.1CH Blu-ray Home Cinema System user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Function Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the main unit of this system using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the Blu-ray Home Theater to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)
graphic planes Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080) graphic PLAY MOVIE LAngUAgES SCEnE SELECTIOnS PREVIEWS layers are available, on top of the HD video layer. One layer is assigned to video-related graphics (like Graphic subtitles), and the other layer is assigned to interactive Planes elements, such as buttons or menus.
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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of CAUTION electric shock or personal injury.
PRECAUTIOnS Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your pply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player.
12 Front Panel 13 Rear Panel REmOTE CONTROL 14 Tour of the Remote Control 16 Setting the Remote Control CONNECTIONS 18 Connecting the Speakers 20 Connecting the Video Out to your TV 22 Connecting Audio from External Components 24 Connecting to Samsung's FTP/Internet site for Software Upgrades 25 Connecting the FM Antenna BASIC fUNCTIONS Of yOUR 26 Before Playing BLU-RAy HOmE CINEmA 27 Using the remote control to operate the Blu-ray Home Cinema or your samsung TV 28 Playing a Disc 29 Using the Search and Skip Functions...
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SySTEm UPgRADE 43 Firmware Upgrade 45 System Information 45 Network Setup wATCHINg A mOvIE 47 Using the Display Function 48 Using the Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu 49 Repeat Play 50 Selecting the Audio Language 50 Selecting the Subtitle Language 51 Changing the Camera Angle 51 Using the Bookmark Function LISTENINg TO mUSIC 53 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) 53 Playing an MP3 53 Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 Screen Elements 54 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD(CD-DA)/ MP3 disc playback 54 Repeat Audio CD(CD-DA) & MP3 vIEwINg A PICTURE 56 Viewing a Picture 56 Slide Show 56 Rotate...
DISC TYPE AnD CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute Playing time depends BD-ROM AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided (25GB/50GB) on the Title Single sided(12 cm) Double sided(12 cm) DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided(8 cm)
Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. This Samsung Blu-ray Home cinema (HT-BD2EX) supports only the BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.0 specification. If you want to play later version discs, you may need to update player's firmware. www.samsung.com/ global/register Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed.
• • This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording. DVD-RW Disc Playback ❖...
description FROnT PAnEL FUNCTION BUTTON The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN 1 ➞ D.IN 2 ➞ AUX ➞ FM. Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON Tunes down the FM frequency band. STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback.
REAR PAnEL AUX IN JACKS Connect to the 2CH analog output of an external device (such as a VCR) VIDEO OUTPUT JACK Connect your TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT Jack on this unit. COMPONENT VIDEO Connect a TV with Component video inputs to these jacks.
TV. If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. Operation Range of the Remote Control The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line.
connection This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray 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 2.5 to 3 times the size of the TV screen Position of the Blu-ray Home Cinema Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
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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 Blu-ray Home Black Cinema by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest provided by the TV. If you connect a Samsung TV to the Blu-ray Home Cinema using an HDMI cable, the player can be easily operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support the Anynet+ feature.)
Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made. What is Anynet+? • Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit through Samsung TVs with the Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.
connections COnnECTIng AUDIO FROM ExTERnAL COMPOnEnTS AUx : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the Audio Out of the external analog component. Be sure to match connector colors. •...
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OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL 1 or OPTICAL 2) on the main unit to the Digital Output of the external digital component. Press the D.In button on the remote control to select D.In 1 or D.In 2 input.
Using the Direct LAN Cable (UTP cable), connect the LAN terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Home Cinema to the LAN terminal of your modem. Connect to Samsung's website for future software upgrades. • See pages 43~46 for the Software Upgrade procedure.
COnnECTIng THE FM AnTEnnA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL Jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. FM Antenna (supplied) This unit does not receive AM broadcasts.
For additional information, refer to the Disc Type and Characteristics and Compliance and Compatibility Notice sections of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. The unit cannot play CD-R/-RW and DVD-RW/-R recorded content such as divx, avi,...
BD/DVD playback. Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. Press the POWER button to turn on your Samsung TV with this remote. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode on your TV.
basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Cinema PLAYIng A DISC Insert a disc into the disc slot. Insert a disc so that the label side faces upward. • Playback starts automatically. • To eject the disc, press the EJECT button. •...
USIng THE SEARCH AnD SKIP FUnCTIOnS During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. hZCV Searching through a Chapter or Track During playback, press the SEARCH ( ) button.
system setup For your convenience, you can set this Blu-ray Home Cinema's features for the best use in your home environment. On-SCREEn MEnU nAVIgATIOn...
SETTIng UP THE LAngUAgE OPTIOnS If you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu, in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Photo Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the Setup Language Setup...
system setup SETTIng UP THE AUDIO OPTIOnS Allows you to set up the system's audio features. Language Setup Photo With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Audio Setup Dynamic Compression : On Setup Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the no Disc Display Setup AV Sync...
SETTIng UP THE SPEAKER OPTIOnS Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Language Setup Photo Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the Audio Setup Dynamic Compression : On Setup...
system setup Setting the Speaker Distance If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the front, subwoofer, center, surround speakers. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the Language Setup Photo...
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SETTIng UP THE SPEAKER OPTIOnS Setting the Sound Edit You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the Language Setup Photo EnTER or + button.
system setup SETTIng UP THE VIDEO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIOnS This function allows you to set up the TV screen settings. This function depends on the disc or TV type. It may not work with some discs or TVs. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. Language Setup Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the Photo...
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Movie Frame (24 Fs) Movies are usually fi lmed at 24 frames per second. Some Blu- Language Setup ray Discs have the capability of playing back at this frame rate. Audio Setup TV Aspect : 16:9 Wide Photo Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to ON allows you to Display Setup movie frame ( fs) : Off...
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system setup Resolution according to the output mode BD playback • Output HDMI Component VIDEO Setup 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 1080i 576i/480i 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) on 1080p@24F 1080i 576i/480i 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) off 1080i 1080i 576i/480i 720p 720p 720p 576i/480i...
You can operate this unit, power on your TV, or watch a movie by pressing the Play button on your Samsung TV's remote control. Connect the main unit of the Home Cinema to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 20) Set the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual...
system setup Format You can optimize the HDMI output for connection to a TV or Audio Setup Monitor. Photo Display Setup • TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. HDmI Setup format : Tv Setup no Disc Monitor Parental Setup HDMI Audio...
SETTIng UP THE PAREnTAL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with BD/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of BD/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button.
system setup Setting the Rating Level Press the $% buttons to select Rating Level, then press Display Setup the EnTER or + button. Photo HDMI Setup Parental Lock : Off Parental Setup Rating Level : (Adults) 8 (Adults) Setup no Disc System Upgrade new Password...
Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray player's fi rmware in the future. To upgrade this fi rmware you must : Go to samsung.com and refer to 'SUPPORT' page to download the fi rmware and burn an update CD.
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system upgrade To perform the system upgrade, press the _+ buttons to HDMI Setup System Information select Start and then press the EnTER button. Photo Parental Setup network Setup System Upgrade Upgrade Start Setup no Disc System Upgrade The new update data was found. Current Version : xxxxx new Version : xxxxx Start...
SYSTEM InFORMATIOn When the fi rmware upgrade is done, check the fi rmware details by following the steps below. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MEnU button. HDMI Setup Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the Parental Setup Photo EnTER or + button.
system upgrade Press the $% buttons to select a desired item, then press the EnTER button. If DHCP is set to Off and DNS is set to Manual • HDMI Setup Parental Setup System Information Photo network Setup System Upgrade Network Setup Setup DHCP...
watching a movie USIng THE DISPLAY FUnCTIOn hZCV During playback, press the InFO button on the remote control. Info Title : 001/006 Press the $% buttons to select the desired item. Chapter : 001/016 Playing Time : 00:04:17 Audio : Eng Multi CH Subtitle : Off Press the _+ buttons to make the desired setup and then...
watching a movie USIng THE DISC MEnU & POPUP/TITLE MEnU Using the Disc Menu During playback, press the DISC MEnU button on the PLAY MOVIE LAngUAgES SCEnE SELECTIOnS PREVIEWS remote control. Press the $%_+ buttons to make the desired setup, then press the + or EnTER button.
REPEAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. hZCV Repeat playback During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote Repeat control. Repeat screen appears. • Press the $% buttons to select Chapter or Title. • BD/DVD repeats play by chapter or title. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again, then press the $% buttons to select Off.
watching a movie SELECTIng THE AUDIO LAngUAgE You can select a desired audio language and audio format quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button Press the AUDIO button during playback. Audio Eng Dolby Digital Multi CH The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly.
CHAngIng THE CAMERA AngLE When a BD/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the AngLE function During playback, press the InFO button on the remote control. Press the $% buttons to select Angle. Info Title : 001/006...
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watching a movie Playing back a bookmark During playback, press the MARKER button on the Marker remote control. 00:12:21 / 01:53:26 00:12:17 00:12:27 a DELETE { MOVE s Play e EXIT Press the _+ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the EnTER or PLAY/PAUSE( ) button to start playing from the selected scene.
listening to music PLAYIng An AUDIO CD(CD-DA) Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) into the Disc Slot. TRACK 001 01/12 For an audio CD, the fi rst track will be played • 00:01:29 / 00:04:06 automatically. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURn button.
listening to music BUTTOnS On THE REMOTE COnTROL USED FOR AUDIO CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 DISC PLAYBACK SKIP( ) button: During playback, plays the next track. Moves to the next page in the Music List or the Playlist. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button: Plays the currently selected track. If pressed during playback, the current track is paused.
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Playlist You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. To setup, follow steps 1 to 2 in page 53. Video TRACK 006 00:03:20 Press the gREEn(B) button. music TRACK 00 00:03:3 Photo TRACK 008 00:04:36 TRACK 009 00:04:17 Setup TRACK 010 00:04:11...
Viewing a Picture VIEWIng A PICTURE Disc Slot Insert a JPEG disc into the Music The Menu screen is displayed. Root • Photo 1.JPg 0 feb 003 1 KB Press the buttons to select Photo, then press the Setup BEACH.JPg 17 Feb 2004 27 KB EnTER button.
ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 59. # KE.JPg 04/07 Press the EnTER button. Press the YELLOW(C) button. ay90 b u90 c Zoom d Speed t Slide Show Use the RED(A) and gREEn(B) buttons to zoom in/out the image.
sound mode SFE(SOUnD FIELD EFFECT) MODE You can set the SFE best suited for the type of music you are listening to. Press the SFE MODE button. • SFE MODE appears on the display panel. Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as •...
DOLBY PRO LOgIC II MODE You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press the button. PL II MODE • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. MUSIC ➞ MOVIE ➞ PRO LOGIC ➞ MATRIX ➞ VIRTUAL ➞ GAME ➞...
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 SKIP ( ) button is • pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. •...
ABOUT RDS BROADCASTIng Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
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radio PTY (Program Type) indication and PTY-SEARCH function One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels by specifying the PTY codes To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember...
convenient function SLEEP TIMER FUnCTIOn You can set the time that the Blu-ray Home Cinema will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows • : 10 ➞ ➞ ➞...
Refer to the chart below when this unit 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 unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. SYMPTOM Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc.
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troubleshooting SYMPTOM Check/Remedy • The main unit is not working. • Turn off the power and hold the button on the main unit for STOP ( (Example: The power goes out or longer than 5 seconds. strange noise is heard.) Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings.
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.
Subwoofer : 200 x 400 x 420mm Front/Surround : 1.4 kg/1.2 kg, Center : 1.4 kg Weights Subwoofer : 8.4 kg *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
HD DVD discs cannot be played in this player. • content protection system for BD format, which Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every • imposes certain restrictions including playback disc bearing the BD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RW / DVDR...
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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. Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/us...