Samsung HT-AS720S-XAC User Manual
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA,INC.
Digital Surround
AV Receiver System
HT-AS720S
Instruction Manual
HEADQUARTERS
55 Standish Court Mississauga,Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada
TEL:1-905-542-3535
www.samsung.ca
SERVICE DIVISION
55 Standish Court Mississauga,Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
ENG
Safety Warnings
CAUTION
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.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
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.
Precautions
PREPARATION
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Contents
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................2
Precautions......................................................................................................................3
Features ..........................................................................................................................4
Description ......................................................................................................................6
CONNECTIONS
Connecting speakers.......................................................................................................10
Connecting external devices ...........................................................................................12
Anynet+ ...........................................................................................................................16
Connecting the FM antenna ............................................................................................17
OPERATION
Before using the AV receiver ...........................................................................................18
Selecting digital/analog input ..........................................................................................19
Setting the speaker mode................................................................................................20
Setting the speaker listening distance ...........................................................................22
Setting digital input ..........................................................................................................23
Setting HDMI AUDIO.......................................................................................................24
Setting DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) .................................................................25
Test tone .........................................................................................................................26
Setting speaker level .......................................................................................................28
Dolby Pro Logic llx mode.................................................................................................29
Setting Dolby Pro Logic llx effect ....................................................................................30
Setting NEO:6 mode........................................................................................................31
Setting EX/ES mode........................................................................................................32
Setting Tone Control........................................................................................................33
SFE mode........................................................................................................................34
Stereo mode ....................................................................................................................35
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).)
RADIO OPERATION
Listening to radio ............................................................................................................36
Presetting radio stations .................................................................................................37
MISCELLANEOUS
Convenient functions ......................................................................................................38
Operating your TV with the remote control......................................................................41
Operating your DVD or VCR with the remote control ......................................................43
Before calling for service .................................................................................................45
Specifications ..................................................................................................................47
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Description
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[
Front panel
POWER STANDBY Indicator
POWER button
HEADPHONE Jack
[
Display
]
SPEAKER INDICATORS
]
Remote control sensor SURROUND button
AUX IN Jack
SETUP button
DOLBY DIGITAL EX INDICATOR
L.PCM INDICATOR
TONE CONTROL button
7.1CH IN STEREO
FUNCTION button
INPUT MODE button
TUNING MODE button
DIGITAL
INDICATOR
SELECT( ) button
LIVE SURROUND
INDICATOR
VOLUME CONTROL
[
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
SAT 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
RADIO
BROADCASTING
RECEIVING INDICATOR
RADIO FREQUENCY
INDICATOR
FRONT DISPLAY
DTS INDICATOR
RADIO STEREO INDICATORS
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Accessories
√√
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Remote control
(AH59-01867F)
FM antenna
(AH42-00017A)
User’s manual
(AH68-01989S)
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Description
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Remote control
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(Cont'd)
PREPARATION
]
Insert remote control batteries
TV button
AMP button
POWER button
NUMBER (0~9) buttons
SLEEP button
SUBWOOFER button
EX/ES button
EXTERNAL DEVICE PLAYBACK button
MUTE button
VOLUME CONTROL button
SETUP/MENU button
DVD button
VCR button
DIMMER button
TV/VIDEO
INPUT MODE button
MO/ST button
TUNER button
TUNING/CHANNEL button
TUNING MODE button
,
FUNCTION button
CD button
VCR button
DVD button
7.1 CH button
SAT button
AUX button
Remove the battery
1
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
2
batteries, paying
attention to the correct
polarities (+ and –).
Range of operation of the remote control
Replace the battery
3
cover.
8
CURSOR/ENTER button
DRC button
INFO button
NEO : 6 MODE button
STEREO button
SPK LEVEL button
SFE MODE button
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.
TUNER MEMORY button
MODE button
EFFECT button
TEST TONE button
SPK SELECT button
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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.
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
1
terminal of the subwoofer speaker.
Press the POWER button on the rear side of the subwoofer to turn
2
the power on.
Using the subwoofer’s VOLUME control, you can set the desired bass level
3
(See page 30 "Setting Speaker Level" to set the subwoofer level in the menu).
Surround Speakers
•
•
•
❈ Unlike the front and center speakers, the surround
Surround Back Speakers
•
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.
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.
speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and
sound will not come from them all the time.
•
When you attach the speakers to a wall, make sure to
fasten them tightly so they do not fall off.
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
(BUILT-IN POWER AMPLIFIER)
PS-AW720S
FRONT (R)
PS-AF720S
FRONT (L)
PS-AF720S
SURROUND (R)
PS-AR720S
SURROUND (L)
PS-AR720S
SURROUND
BACK (R)
SYSTEM MODEL NAME : HT-AS720S
MAIN UNIT AV-R720
FRONT SPEAKER PS-AF720S
CENTER
PS-AC720S
CENTER SPEAKER PS-AC720S
SURROUND SPEAKER PS-AR720S
ACTIVE SUBWOOFER PS-AW720S
√ 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.
•
Caution
Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to
prevent them from inserting their hands or objects
into the duct (hole).
SURROUND
BACK (R)
(Not supplied)
MAIN UNIT
AV-R720
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•
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.
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Black Red
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CONNECTIONS
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Connecting external devices
Connecting video devices
Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
ENG
SAT(Cable/Satellite/Settop Box)
DVD or Blu-RAY Player
or
TV
or
•
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
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•
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).
TV
VCR
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Connecting external devices
(Cont'd)
ENG
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
Connecting external devices via HDMI
By connecting through the HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interface, you can play back digital video and audio
without conversion to analog.
DVD or Blu-RAY Player
Connect it if you
•
want to use Anynet+.
TV
SAT
(Cable/Satellite/Set-top box)
• Audio from SACD discs will not be played. To play a
DVD disk whose copyright is protected by CPPM, use a
player supporting CPPM.
• The quality of the audio output through the HDMI jack
(sampling frequency and bit rate) may be limited by the
performance of the connected device.
• Since HDMI connection supports both video and audio,
you don’t have to connect an additional audio cable.
CONNECTIONS
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DVD/Blu-RAY or 7.1 channel player
TV
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System (HDCP) support
To play digital contents through the HDMI connection, both of the connected external device and TV must support High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection System (HDCP). This product supports HDCP.
COMPATIBILITY WITH A TV SUPPORTING HDMI
A TV with an HDMI jack.
A TV with a DVI-D jack (TV supporting HDCP)
A TV with a DVI-D jack (TV not supporting HDCP)
•
If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the DVD Player, you can operate the AV receiver using the TV’s remote
control. This function is available only in connection with Samsung TV and DVD player supporting Anynet +(HDMI-CEC).
• Please check the logo. If your TV has an logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.
Video/Audio
Video
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