Samsung HT-AS720ST-XAA User Manual

Digital Surround

AV Receiver System

HT-AS720S

Instruction Manual

Safety Warnings

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

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

• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the fl oor/wall in accordance with the installation

instructions.

• If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be used.

CAUTION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the apparatus.

• The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

ENG

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void

the user's authority to operate it.

PREPARATION

Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus. Service is also required if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Precautions

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 amplifier. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the mains plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

ENG

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

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.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight 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.

Features

Digital AV Receiver

This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs digital signal processing to minimize signal distortion and loss.

Dolby Pro Logic llx

Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a new technology that provides discrete 7.1 channel out of 2 channel or multi channel sources.It also provides Music,Movie and Game modes.

DTS 96/24

DTS is a surround format that implements 5.1 channel multi channel sound at 96KHz/24bit. In addition, it can also reproduce the matrix 6.1 of DTS 96/24 decorder signals.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Adds a surround back channel for more spacious sound compared to regular 5.1 channel Dolby Digital.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS plays back 5.1 channel sound with less compression than Dolby Digital for richer sound.

DTS-ES (Extended Surround)

DTS-ES adds an additional rear center surround channel for 6.1 channel sound. It is compatible with existing DTS Digital Sound formats.

DTS

Reproduces digital PCM or analog stereo over 6.1 channels using a high precision DTS digital matrix.

SFE (Sound Field Effect) Using 24bit Audio Digital Signal Processing

Provides more realistic surround sound with normal stereo audio sources.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function

Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate this AV Receiver with a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the receiver to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This function is available only in connection with Samsung TV and DVD player supporting Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).)

PREPARATION

Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................4

Precautions......................................................................................................................5

Features ..........................................................................................................................6

Description ......................................................................................................................8

CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers.......................................................................................................12

Connecting external devices ...........................................................................................14

Anynet+ ...........................................................................................................................18

Connecting the FM antenna ............................................................................................19

OPERATION

Before using the AV receiver ...........................................................................................20

Selecting digital/analog input ..........................................................................................21

Setting the speaker mode................................................................................................22

Setting the speaker listening distance ...........................................................................24

Setting digital input ..........................................................................................................25

Setting HDMI AUDIO.......................................................................................................26

Setting DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) .................................................................27

Test tone .........................................................................................................................28

Setting speaker level .......................................................................................................30

Dolby Pro Logic llx mode.................................................................................................31

Setting Dolby Pro Logic llx effect ....................................................................................32

Setting NEO:6 mode........................................................................................................33

Setting EX/ES mode........................................................................................................34

Setting Tone Control........................................................................................................35

SFE mode........................................................................................................................36

Stereo mode ....................................................................................................................37

ENG

PREPARATION

RADIO OPERATION

Listening to radio ............................................................................................................38

Presetting radio stations .................................................................................................39

MISCELLANEOUS

Convenient functions ......................................................................................................40

Operating your TV with the remote control......................................................................43

Operating your DVD or VCR with the remote control ......................................................45

Before calling for service .................................................................................................47

Specifications ..................................................................................................................49

Description

[

Front panel

POWER STANDBY Indicator

POWER button

HEADPHONE Jack

[

Display

]

TONE CONTROL button

Remote control sensor SURROUND button

AUX IN Jack

SETUP button

7.1CH IN STEREO

FUNCTION button

INPUT MODE button

TUNING MODE button

VOLUME CONTROL

SELECT( ) button

DOLBY DIGITAL EX INDICATOR

SPEAKER INDICATORS

FRONT DISPLAY

DIGITAL

INDICATOR

L.PCM INDICATOR

RADIO STEREO INDICATORS

DTS INDICATOR

LIVE SURROUND INDICATOR

RADIO BROADCASTING RECEIVING INDICATOR

RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATOR

ENG

[

Rear panel

FM ANTENNA JACK

7.1 CH ANALOG

AUDIO INPUT JACKS

DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL

AUDIO INPUT JACK

SAT (ANYNET+)

OPTICAL AUDIO INPUT JACK

CD COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO INPUT JACK

DVD AUDIO INPUT JACKS

]

CD AUDIO INPUT JACKS

VCR AUDIO INPUT JACKS

HDMI INPUT

VCR AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS

HDMI OUTPUT JACK

VCR VIDEO INPUT JACK

VCR VIDEO OUTPUT JACK

JACKS

DVD VIDEO INPUT JACK

SAT(Cable/Satellite/Set-top box) VIDEO INPUT JACK

SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUTPUT JACK

FRONT SPEAKER TERMINALS

CENTER SPEAKER TERMINALS

MONITOR VIDEO OUTPUT JACK

PREPARATION

SURROUND SPEAKER TERMINALS

SURROUND BACK SPEAKER TERMINALS

SAT AUDIO INPUT JACKS

Accessories

√√

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Remote control

(AH59-01867F)

FM antenna

(AH42-00017A)

User’s manual

(AH68-01989R)

Description

(Cont'd)

[

Remote control

POWER button

NUMBER (0~9) buttons

SLEEP button

SUBWOOFER button

EX/ES button

EXTERNAL DEVICE PLAYBACK button

MUTE button

VOLUME CONTROL button

]

TV button

AMP button

DVD button VCR button

DIMMER button

TV/VIDEO

INPUT MODE button

MO/ST button

TUNER button

TUNING/CHANNEL button

FUNCTION button

CD button

VCR button

DVD button

7.1 CH button

SAT button

AUX button

SETUP/MENU button

CURSOR/ENTER button

DRC button

INFO button

NEO : 6 MODE button

STEREO button

SPK LEVEL button

SFE MODE button

TUNING MODE button

TUNER MEMORY button

MODE button EFFECT button

TEST TONE button

SPK SELECT button

Insert remote control batteries

ENG

PREPARATION

Remove the battery

cover in the direction of the arrow.

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries:

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.

•

Insert two 1.5V AAA

batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –).

Replace the battery

cover.

Range of operation of the remote control

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.

Connecting speakers

SL SR

SBL SBR

SBL

SBR

Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

Position of AV Receiver

Place AV Receiver on a dedicated stand or rack.

•

Front Speakers

•

Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) toward you. Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the

• same height as your ears. Align the front face of the front speakers with the front

• face of the center speaker or place them slightly in front of the center speaker.

Center speaker

•

It is best to install it at the same height as the front speakers. You can also install it directly over or under the TV.

•

Surround Back Speakers

•

Subwoofer

•

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you like.

Subwoofer function

Active subwoofer with integrated 150W amplifier provides rich bass sound.

Connect the SW OUT terminal of the amplifier (AV-R720) to the INPUT

terminal of the subwoofer speaker.

Surround Speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position.

•

If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other.

•

Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ears, facing slightly downward.

❈ Unlike the front and center speakers, the surround

speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound will not come from them all the time.

If you are using two rear center speakers, place them facing forward from behind the listening position. Place the surround back speaker about 70 cm to 1 m (2.3~3.3feet) above surround speakers, facing slightly downwards.

When you attach the speakers to a wall, make sure to

• fasten them tightly so they do not fall off.

Press the POWER button on the rear side of the subwoofer to turn

the power on.

Using the subwoofer’s VOLUME control, you can set the desired bass level

(See page 30 "Setting Speaker Level" to set the subwoofer level in the menu).

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

(BUILT-IN POWER AMPLIFIER)

PS-AW720S

FRONT (R)

PS-AF720S

FRONT (L)

PS-AF720S

CENTER

PS-AC720S

SURROUND (R)

PS-AR720S

SURROUND (L)

PS-AR720S

SURROUND

BACK (R)

(Not supplied)

MAIN UNIT

SYSTEM MODEL NAME : HT-AS720S

MAIN UNIT AV-R720 FRONT SPEAKER PS-AF720S CENTER SPEAKER PS-AC720S SURROUND SPEAKER PS-AR720S ACTIVE SUBWOOFER PS-AW720S

ENG

CONNECTIONS

AV-R720

√ CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE

1. Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise.

2. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in the side of each terminal.

3. Tighten the knob by turning clockwise to secure the wire.

√ Connecting the Speakers

1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker.

2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire

into the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab.

3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Home Theater.

• Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting plugs.

Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to

Caution

• prevent them from inserting their hands or objects into the duct (hole).

•

Never touch speaker terminals while the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shock.

•

Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct.

•

This system is capable of reproducing 6.1/7.1 channel sound, however only 5.1 speakers are supplied.

Black Red

Connecting external devices

Connecting video devices

Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

DVD or Blu-RAY Player

•

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.

•

Even though the Digital Audio inputs are labelled DVD, SAT and CD, you can connect your DVD/SAT/CD player to either the OPTICAL or COAXIAL digital audio input (as long as it matches the Digital audio output on your player).

SAT(Cable/Satellite/Settop Box)

ENG

•

If the external component has only one audio output jack, connect it to either the right or left audio input jack of the main unit. Connect the audio cable's red plug to the red jack

• and white cable to the white jack.

CONNECTIONS

VCR

Connecting external devices

(Cont'd)

Connecting audio/7.1 channel devices

Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

CD Player

DVD/Blu-RA Y or 7.1 channel player

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Samsung HT-AS720ST-XAA User Manual

Contents

PREPARATION

OPERATION

Connecting speakers

Connecting external devices