Samsung 2.004111218363e16 Instruction Manual

DIGITAL HOME
THEATER SYSTEM

HT-DM550

V I D E O

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

DIGITAL VIDEO

Instruction Manual

AH68-01142R

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

Bureau-chef

7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3

TEL: [phone]

www.samsung.ca

Centre de service

7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

PrecautionsSafety W arnings

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Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player
horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not
covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by
mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the main plug from
the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

Protect the player from moisture(i.e. vases) , and excess heat(e.g.fireplace) or
equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...).
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the player malfunctions.
Your player is not intended for industrial use.
Use of this product is for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your player or disc have been stored in cold
temperatures.
If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until
the unit has reached room temperature before using.

Phones

During thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from the wall
outlet.
Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside
this unit.

This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying
the unit.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

Do not expose the unit to direct sun radiation or other heat
sources.
This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.

The battery used with this product contain chemicals that are
harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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Note to CATV system installer :

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical

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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby

Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can
enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert
hall.

V I D E O

DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in
order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.

(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)

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Contents

Copy Protection

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Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your
DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture
from copy-protected DVD discs.

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM cannot be played on this player.
If such discs are played, a "WRONG DISC FORMAT" message appears on the TV screen.

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DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
If such discs are played, a "WRONG REGION CODE" message appears on the TV screen.

Do not use the following types of disc!

Safety Warnings
Precautions
Description
Remote Control

CHAPTER 1.

PREPARATION

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5
7

Setting up the Language Features
System Setup
Speaker Setup
To set up Speaker Balance
Creating Realistic Sound Fields
Dolby Pro Logic II decoder
DSP

(Digital Signal Processor) Modes

To increase Effect level
Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters

CHAPTER 4.

SETUP

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Troubleshooting
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
Disc Type and Protection
Specifications
Warranty

CHAPTER 6.

MISCELLANENOUS

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48

Listening to the Radio
Presetting stations

CHAPTER 5.

RADIO OPERATION

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42

Connecting the Speakers
Connect Video to TV
Connecting the FM and AM(MW/LW) Antennas
AUX Connections
Controlling a TV with the Remote
Connecting your System to the Power Supply
Listening on headphones
Before Using the DVD Player
P.SCAN

(Progressive Scan) Function

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CHAPTER 2.

CONNECTIONS

DVD Playback
MP3-CD Playback
Forward/Reverse Searching
Slow Playback/Checking the Remaining Time
Repeat Playback
Using Disc Menu/Title
Selecting the Audio Language/Subtitle Language
Zoom/Angle Functions
Program Playback
Sleep/D.R.C Function

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CHAPTER 3.

OPERATION

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Description

Front Panel

Display

Remote Control Audio/Video Cable User's Manual FM Antenna AM Antenna

Accessories

Volume control

Play/Pause ( ) button

Stop ( ) button

Power ( ) button

Headphone Jack

Open/Close button

Disc Tray

Function button

Rear Panel

5.1 Channel Speaker
Output Terminals

FM Antenna
Connector

Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons
Tuning Up & Skip ( ) buttons

External Digital Component Input

Connector

Use this to connect external equipment

capable of digital output.

External Video Component

Input Connectors

External Audio Component

Input Connector

Video Output Connector

Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO
IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector.

S-Video Output Connector

If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input
connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to the
player's S-Video output jack.

AM Antenna
Connector

COMPONENT VIDEO
OUTPUT/INPUT jacks

Connect a TV with component
video inputs to these jacks.

TITLE

indicator

DTS Disc indicator

PRO LOGIC indicator

PRO LOGIC

LINEAR PCMP . SCAN

DSP TITLE PBC

PRGM

ST TUNED

kH

Z

MH

Z

LCR

LS

LFE

SRS

D I G I T A L

STEREO indicator

DSP PBC

RADIO

FREQUENCY

indicator

PROGRAM

indicator

System Status Display

SPEAKER

indicator

TUNER indicator

LINEAR PCM

indicator

P.SCAN

indicator

Remote Control Unit

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DVD POWER button

DSP/DPL II Mode button
DSP/DPL II Effect button

Number(0~9) buttons

Slow button

Angle button

Repeat button

Zoom button

P.Scan button

Repeat A↔B button

Go To button

TV Power button
TV/VIDEO button

TV Channel Selection button
TV Volume Control button

Volume

TV

Channel

TV/VIDEO

DVD button
TUNER button
AUX button
Open/Close button

Title button
Menu button
Audio MO/ST(mono/stereo) button
Subtitle button

Display button
Return button

Mute button

Clear button

Volume Control buttons

Speaker output volume control

Play/Pause button
Stop button
Tuning Preset/CD Skip button
Tuning Up/Down/CD Search button

Sleep button

Direction/Enter button

Step button
Setup/P.Scan Adjust button

Remain button

Program button

Sound Edit button
SPK Mode button
Pro Logic II button
Test Tone button

D.R.C button

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7~10m

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing
down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert Remote Batteries

Range of Operation of the Remote Control

1

Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct
polarities (+ and –).

2

Replace the battery cover.

3

The remote control can be used up to
approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line.
It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of
up to 30° from the remote control sensor.

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).

• Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.

• Always replace both batteries at the same time.

• Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

To open the remote control cover,
push the top of the cover, then slide
downward.

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Connecting the Speakers

Connect Video to TV

• Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and
subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker
cords supplied.

• Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal and the black
cord to the black (-) terminal.

Subwoofer

Left front

Left rear Right rear

Right front

Center

Press and hold the terminal tab.

1

Insert the speaker cord.

2

Release your finger.

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•For details on the “Ideal Speaker Placement” see page 34.

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Right rear speaker

Right front speaker

Left front speaker

Left rear speaker

Subwoofer

Composite Video (Good Quality)

Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the
system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television.

S-Video (Better Quality)

If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied)
from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the S-VIDEO IN jack on
your television.

Component Video (Best Quality)

If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video
cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the
corresponding jacks on your television.

Composite

Video

Component

Video

S-Video

TV

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When the Progressive scan mode is selected, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed
any signals. See page 16 to select Progressive Scan.

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Depending on your TV, Component Video input connectors may be marked as DVD Video input connectors.

Center speaker

Red

Black

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FM antenna connection

1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75
COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

2. 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.

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If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna.
Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable (with a standard
type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

AM(MW/LW) antenna connection

1. Connect the AM loop antenna supplied
to the AM and terminals.

2. If reception is poor, connect an outdoor
single vinyl-covered wire to the AM
terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna
connected).

Connecting the FM and AM

(

MW/LW

)

Antennas

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A cooling fan is mounted on the rear panel of the center unit to
prevent abnormal temperature inside the center unit, thus assuring
normal operation. The cooling fan automatically starts rotating to
supply external cool air to the inside of the center unit when the
internal temperature exceeds the specified limit.

For safety, observe the following carefully.

• Make sure there is good ventilation around the center unit. Poor
ventilation could overheat and cause damage.

• DO NOT block the cooling fan and the ventilation openings or
holes. (If they are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat
may not be able to escape.)

Snap the tabs on the loop into the
slots of the base to assemble the
AM loop antenna.

Cooling fan (See “About Cooling Fan” below.)

ANTENNA

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If FM reception is poor,

connect an outdoor FM antenna

(not supplied).

FM Antenna (supplied)

AM Loop Antenna

(supplied)

If AM reception is
poor, connect an
outdoor AM
antenna(not
supplied).

AUX Connections

LR

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

External Digital

Components

External Analog

Components

Audio Cable (Red/White)

If the external analog

component has only one

output jack, you may connect

either L or R.

For connection to external
equipment with digital output.

Example: CD recorders, MD (Mini Disc) D/A

converters or other components equipped
with digital output jacks

Connect to external equipment with
analog output.
Example: VCR, TV, etc.

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Always connect the video and
audio connection cables to the
equivalent colored jack.

Press AUX on the remote control to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.
Press Function on the main unit to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.

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Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: FM ➞ AM ➞ DVD ➞
DIGITAL IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞ AUX 2.

To Play External Digital/Analog Equipment

Optical Cable

(not supplied)

Video Cable

To view pictures from
external input (AUX 1 ,
AUX 2 ), first connect the
VIDEO IN jack and then
connect the VIDEO OUT
jack.

TV

(About the cooling fan)

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The AC Cord must be plugged into an appropriate socket.

Before plugging your system into an AC outlet, you must check the voltage.

1. Plug the AC Cord on the rear of the system into an appropriate outlet.

2. Press the On/Standby button to switch your DVD Player system on.

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

Controlling a TV with the Remote

You can operate your TV by adjusting the DVD remote signal .

1

Turn on the TV.

2

Point the DVD’s remote at the TV.

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Manufacturers’ codes are subject to change without notice.
If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

4

If the TV turns off, setup is complete.

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Now, you can perform the following operations on the TV.

3

While holding the button down, enter the
code for your brand.

TV

example : For SAMSUNG 1TVs

While holding down the button,
enter .

TV

Manufacturer

01~06,32

12
12

09,17,21

11,13,14,24

32
02,30
02,16

29

23

13,14,24

08,23~27

02,20,22

13,14,22~24

12,16

02
10,31
15,16

14,24,28

13,14,24,33,34

07,16~19,21

Samsung

Akai

FIisher

Grundig

Hitachi

JVC

LG

Mitsubishi

Mival

Nokia

Nordmende

Panasonic

Philips

Saba

Sanyo

Schneider

Sharp

Sony

Telefunken

Thomson

Toshiba

CODES

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If there is more than one code listed in the table,
enter one at a time to determine which code works.

TV : Turn on or off the TV.
VOLUME +/– : Adjust the volume.
TV/VIDEO : Set the input mode (either TV or VIDEO)
CHANNEL +/– : Change the channels.

Listening on headphones

Listening on headphones

Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.

Connect the headphones to the HEADPHONE jack of the front panel.

• No sound is produced from the speakers.

• To prevent hearing damage, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

HEADPHONE jack