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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
~The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back
or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to
protect it from overheating, these slots and openings
must never be blocked or covered.
- Do not place this apparatus in a confined space,
such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
- Do not place this apparatus near or over a radiator
or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
- Do not place vessels (vases etc.) containing water
on this apparatus. A water spill can cause a fire or
electric shock.
~Do not expose this apparatus to rain or place it near
water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.). If this apparatus accidentally gets wet,
unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
~This apparatus uses batteries. In your community,
there might be environmental regulations that require
you to dispose of these batteries properly. Please
contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling
information.
~Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
adaptors beyond their capacity, since this can result in
fire or electric shock.
~Route power-supply cords so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against
them. Pay particular attention to cords at the plug end,
at wall outlets, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
~To protect this apparatus from a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the set due to lightning and power line surges.
~Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC
adaptor outlet, make sure the voltage designation of
the DC adaptor corresponds to the local electrical
supply.
~Never insert anything metallic into the open parts
of this apparatus. Doing so may create a danger of
electric shock.
~To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this
apparatus. Only a qualified technician should open this
apparatus.
~Make sure to plug the power cord in until it is firmly
seated. When unplugging the power cord from a wall
outlet, always pull on the power cord's plug. Never
unplug by pulling on the power cord. Do not touch the
power cord with wet hands.
~If this apparatus does not operate normally - in
particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells
coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an
authorized dealer or service centre.
~Maintenance of Cabinet.
- Before connecting other components to this
- If you move your product suddenly from a cold place
~Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the
product is to remain unused or if you are leaving the
house for an extended period of time (especially when
children, elderly, or disabled people will be left alone in
the house).
- Accumulated dust can cause an electric shock, an
~Contact an authorized service centre for information
if you intend to install your product in a location with
heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity,
chemical substances, or where it will operate 24 hours
a day such as in an airport, a train station, etc. Failing
to do so may lead to serious damage of your product.
~Use only a properly grounded plug and wall outlet.
- An improper ground may cause electric shock or
~To turn this apparatus off completely, you must
disconnect it from the wall outlet. Consequently, the
wall outlet and power plug must be readily accessible
at all times.
This symbol indicates that high voltage
is present inside. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any
internal part of this product.
This symbol indicates that important
literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with
this product.
product, be sure to turn them off.
to a warm place, condensation may occur on the
operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc
playback. If this occurs, unplug the product, wait for
two hours, and then connect the plug to the power
outlet. Then, insert the disc, and try to play back
again.
electric leakage, or a fire by causing the power cord
to generate sparks and heat or the insulation to
deteriorate.
equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.)
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~Do not allow children to hang on the product.
~Store the accessories (battery, etc.) in a location safely
out of the reach of children.
~Do not install the product in an unstable location such
as a shaky self, a slanted floor, or a location exposed
to vibration.
~Do not drop or strike the product. If the product is
damaged, disconnect the power cord and contact a
service centre.
~To clean this apparatus, unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet and wipe the product using a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals such as wax,
benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air fresheners,
lubricants, or detergent. These chemicals can damage
the appearance of the product or erase the printing on
the product.
~Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing.
Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on
the apparatus.
~Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
~Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall
socket. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat,
resulting in a fire.
~There is danger of an explosion if you replace the
batteries used in the remote with the wrong type of
battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Safety Information
WARNING :
~TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE,
KEEP CANDLES AND OTHER ITEMS
WITH OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM
THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
~To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This product 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.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
5 Accessories
5 Speaker Components
6 Front Panel
6 Rear Panel
7 Remote Control
CONNECTIONS
8 Connecting the Speakers
11 Connecting to a TV and External Devices
SETTINGS
12 The Initial Settings Procedure
12 The Home Screen at a Glance
13 Accessing the Settings Screen
13 Settings Menu Functions
16 Radio Setup
17 Upgrading Software
PLAYING CONTENT
APPENDIX
26 Additional Information
27 Disk and Format Compatibility
32 Troubleshooting
35 Specifications
37 Licences
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual
are provided for reference only and may
differ from actual product appearance.
18 Switching the Source Device
18 Playing Commercial Discs
18 Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content
19 Playing Files on a USB Device
20 Controlling Video Playback
22 Playing a Pre-Recorded Commercial Audio Disc
22 Controlling Music Playback
24 Playing Photo Content
24 Using Karaoke
25 Using the Special Effects Remote Control
Buttons
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Getting Started
Check the box for the accessories and speaker components listed or shown below.
Accessories
~ Remote Control
~ Batteries (AAA size)
Power CableFM AntennaHDMI Cable
Speaker Components
HT-J5100K
~ User Manual
Getting Started
Front x 2Surround x 2CentreSubwoofer
HT-J5150HK
Stand Driver
Front x 4Stand Base x 4Stand Nut x 4CentreSubwoofer
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Getting Started
5V 0.5A
MIC 2MIC 1
SURROUND
SURROUND
Front Panel
DISPLAY ICONS
FUNCTION
OPEN/
CLOSE
DISC TRAY
✎
When the product is on, do not let children touch the product's surface. It will be hot.
✎
To upgrade the product's software through the USB jack, you must use a USB flash drive.
✎
When the product displays a Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start the movie by pressing the /6 button
on the product or the remote. To play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the disc menu, and
then press the E button.
✎
If you are playing content from a USB device on your TV through the home cinema, you cannot select the
BD/DVD mode with the FUNCTION button. To select the BD/DVD mode, stop the content you are playing
on the TV, and then select the BD/DVD mode.
✎
Plug the microphone jack before using Karaoke function.
STOP
VOLUME
CONTROL
DISPLAY
MIC JACK
PLAY/PAUSE
POWER
USB REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Rear Panel
COOLING FAN
POWER CORDEXTERNAL DIGITAL
* Connecting the FM Antenna
1. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM ANT Jack.
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.
✎
Maintain a minimum of 10 cm of clear space on all sides of the home cinema to ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes.
✎
This product does not receive AM broadcasts.
SPEAKER OUTPUT
CONNECTORS
AUX IN
* FM ANTENNA
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HDMI OUT
AUDIO IN (OPTICAL)
Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control
Turn the product on and off.
Adjust the volume.
Press numeric buttons to operate
options.
Press to view the disc menu.
Press to skip backwards or forwards.
Press to play a disc or files.
Press to stop a disc or files.
Press to use the karaoke function
(Mic. vol., Echo, Key Cotrol).
Press to move to the Home screen.
Press to use the Tools menu.
Select on-screen menu items
and change menu values.
Return to the previous menu.
These buttons are used both for
menus on the product and also
several Blu-ray Disc functions.
Press to record FM radio
broadcasts.
FUNCTION
VOLUME
-
1
4
7
DISC MENUTITLE MENU
KARAOKEHOME
TOOLS
RETURN
ABCD
DSP/EQTV SOUND
MUTE
+
2
3
56
89
POPUP
0
REPEAT
INFO
EXIT
TUNER
MO/ST
MEMORY
TUNING
UP
DOWN
Press to select Home Cinema's
mode. (BD/DVD, D. IN, AUX,
etc.).
To open and close the disc tray.
Cut off the sound temporarily.
Use to enter the Popup menu/
Title menu.
Press to search backwards or
forwards.
Press to pause playing.
Allows you to repeat a title,
chapter, track or disc.
Use to display the playback
information when playing
a Blu-ray/DVD disc or files.
Press to exit the menu.
Use to set a preset radio frequency.
Select MONO or STEREO for radio
broadcasts.
Getting Started
Press to direct the audio signal to the
home cinema speakers or TV speaker.
(See page 25)
Select the desired DSP/EQ audio
Installing batteries in the Remote Control
✎
Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with
the diagram inside the compartment.
✎
Assuming typical usage, the batteries last for about one year.
✎
The remote control can be used up to approximately
7 meters from the product in a straight line.
Search for active FM stations and
to change channels.
mode.
Battery size: AAA
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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.
Selecting the Listening Position
The listening position should be
located about 2.5 to 3 times the
TV's screen size away from the
TV. For example, if you have a 46
inch screen, locate the listening
position 2.92 to 3.50 meters from
the screen.
Subwoofer
Front (L)
Surround (L)
Centre
Front (R)
Surround (R)
Product
Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about
Front Speakers
Centre Speaker
Surround Speakers
Subwoofer
* The appearance of your speakers may differ from the illustrations in this manual.
* Each speaker has a coloured label on its back or underside. Each cable has a single coloured band
near its end. Match the band on each cable to the speaker label by colour, and then connect the
cable to the speaker. See page 10 for exact instructions.
45°) toward you. Place the front speakers so that their tweeters will be at the
same height as your ear. Align the front face of the front speakers with the front
face of the centre speaker or place them slightly in front of the centre speakers.
It is best to install the centre speaker at the same height as the front speakers.
You can also install it directly over or under the TV.
Place these speakers to the side of your listening position. If there isn't enough
room, place these speakers so they face each other. Position them about 60 to
90cm above your ear, facing slightly downward.
* Unlike the front and centre speakers, the surround speakers are used mainly
for sound effects. Sound will not come from them all the time.
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you like.
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Installing the Speakers on the Half Tallboy Stand
* HT-J5150HK only - Front/Surround Speakers
1. Stretch out the speaker cables as shown and arrange it
through the hole of the stand base .
2. When done, use the stand driver to tighten the stand
nut as shown.
3. This is the appearance after the speaker is installed.
Follow these steps to install another speaker.
4. If you want to adjust the height of the speaker, loosen
two screws on the rear of the speaker.
5. Pull up the speaker in the arrow direction. Fit the
speaker in a height adjusting hole of your choice.
| CAUTION |
Be careful as an excessive force may result in a physical
damage.
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Connections
43
56
6. Insert two screws clockwise into the hole on the rear of
the speaker using a screwdriver as shown and tighten
back 2 screws.
7. This is after the height of the speaker is adjusted. You
can repeat these steps above at any time if you want to
readjust the height.
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Connections
SURROUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
Speaker Cable Connections
In case of HT-J5100K
Front Speaker (L)
Centre Speaker
Surround
Speaker (L)
Surround
Speaker (R)
Subwoofer
* Refer to page 5 for the speakers of HT-J5150HK.
✎
If you place a speaker near your TV set, the screen colour may be distorted because of the magnetic field.
| CAUTION |
If you want to install the speakers on the wall, fasten screws or nails (not provided) firmly to the wall wherever
you want to hang a speaker, and then, using the hole in the rear of each speaker, carefully hang each
speaker on a screw or nail.
Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if a speaker falls.
When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/ –) is correct.
Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to prevent children from inserting their hands or alien
substances into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer speaker.
Do not hang the subwoofer on the wall by the duct (hole).
Front Speaker (R)
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Connecting to a TV and External Devices
OPTICAL OUT
AUDIO OUT
HDMI IN (ARC)
SURROUND
SURROUND
Red
R
White
W
Method 1Method 2
External Devices
Connecting to a TV
Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
If the TV supports ARC, you can hear the audio from your TV through the home cinema with only this cable
connected. See page 14 in this manual and the section on ARC in your TV's user's manual for details.
Connections
Connecting to External Devices
Two methods of connecting external devices to your home cinema are explained below.
Method 1 AUX IN : Connecting an External Analogue Component
Using an RCA audio cable (not supplied), connect the AUDIO In jack on the product to the AUDIO Out jack on
the external analogue component. Select the AUX mode.
~ Be sure to match the colours on the cable plugs to the colours on the input and output jacks.
Method 2 OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Audio Component
Use to connect the digital audio output of digital signal components such as Cable Boxes and Satellite
Receivers (Set-Top-Boxes) to the home cinema. Using a digital optical cable (not supplied), connect the Optical
Digital Audio In jack on the product to the Digital Optical Out jack of the external digital device using a digital
optical cable. Select the D. IN mode.
✎
To see video from your Cable Box/Satellite receiver, you must connect its video output directly to your TV.
✎
This system supports Digital sampling frequencies of 32 kHz or higher from external digital components.
✎
This system supports only DTS and Dolby Digital audio. MPEG audio, a bitstream format, is not supported.
Selecting an External Device to Use
To select an external device after you have connected it, press the FUNCTION button. Each time you press the
button, the mode changes in this order : BD/DVD D. IN AUX FM
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Settings
The Initial Settings Procedure
~The Home menu will not appear if you do not
configure the initial settings.
~The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in
this product after you upgrade the software
version.
~The access steps may differ depending on the
menu you selected.
✎
If you use an HDMI cable to connect the product
to an Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung
TV and 1.) You have set the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
feature to On in both the TV and the product and
2.) You have set the TV to a language supported
by the product, the product will select that
language as the preferred language automatically.
The Home Screen at a Glance
1. Turn on your TV after connecting the product,
and then turn on the product. When you turn
on the product for the first time, the product
automatically displays the Setup Language
screen.
2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired
language, and then press the E button.
3. The TV Aspect Ratio screen appears. Press
the ▲▼ buttons to select a TV aspect ratio, and
then press the E button.
You have four choices:
16:9 Original - For widescreen TVs. Displays
widescreen pictures in their original 16:9 format
and 4:3 pictures (the old, standard format) in 4:3
pillar box format with black bars on the left and
right.
16:9 Full - For widescreen TVs. Displays
widescreen pictures in their original 16:9 format
and expands 4:3 pictures to fill the 16:9 screen.
4:3 Letter Box - For older, standard screen,
analogue TVs. Displays 4:3 pictures in full screen
and 16:9 pictures in letter box format that retains
the 16:9 aspect ratio but puts black bars above
and below the picture.
4:3 Pan-Scan - For older, standard screen,
analogue TVs. Displays 4:3 pictures in full screen
and 16:9 pictures in Pan-Scan format that fills
the screen, but cuts off the left and right sides of
the picture and enlarges the middle vertically.
4. The "Initial settings completed." screen
appears, and then the Home screen appears.
✎
If you want to display the Setup screen again
and make changes, select the Reset option. (See
page 16)
1
PLAY DISC
No Disc
Change
Function
Device
PHOTOSVIDEOSMUSIC
Settings
2
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PLAY DISC
1
The disc currently in the tray is displayed.
Press E to start playing the disc.
PHOTOS/VIDEOS/MUSIC
2
Play photos, videos, or music content from a
Disc or a USB device.
Change Device
3
Displays a list of external devices connected to the
main unit. Switch to the desired device.
Function
4
Use for switching to an external device or to
the radio. You can use the remote control’s
FUNCTION button and the main unit’s button
for mode switching.
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Settings
TOOLS
RETURN
EXIT
INFO
KARAOKEHOME
REPEAT
5
Set various functions to suit your personal
preferences.
Accessing the Settings Screen
1. Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press E. The Settings screen appears.
Settings
Picture
Sound
System
Language
Security
Support
TV Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Original
BD Wise : Off
Resolution : Auto
Movie Frame (24 fps) : Off
HDMI Colour Format : Auto
HDMI Deep Colour : Off
Progressive Mode : Auto
RETURN Button : Press to return to the
2
previous menu.
ENTER) / DIRECTION Button :
(
E
~Press ▲▼◄► to move the cursor or
3
select an item.
~Press the E button to activate the
currently selected item or confirm a
setting.
EXIT Button : Press to exit the current
4
menu.
Detailed Function Information
Each Settings function, menu item, and individual
option is explained in detail on-screen. To view an
explanation, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select the
function, menu item, or option. The explanation will
usually appear on the bottom of the screen.
A short description of each Settings function starts
on this page. Additional information on some of the
functions is also in the Appendix of this manual.
Settings
2. To access the menus, sub-menus, and options
Settings Menu Functions
on the Settings screen, please refer to the
remote control illustration. (See below)
Picture
✎
If you leave the product in the stop mode for more
than 5 minutes without using it, a screen saver
appears on your TV. If the product is left in the
screen saver mode for more than 20 minutes, the
power automatically turns off.
TV Aspect Ratio
Lets you adjust the output of the product to the
screen size of your TV. (See page 26)
BD Wise
Buttons on the Remote Control Used
for the Settings Menu
1
3
24
HOME Button : Press to move to the Home
1
screen.
BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity
feature. When you connect a Samsung product
and a Samsung TV with 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.
Resolution
Lets you set the output resolution of the HDMI
video signal to BD Wise, Auto, 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 576p/480p. The number indicates the
number of lines of video per frame. The i and
p indicate interlaced and progressive scan,
respectively. The more lines, the higher quality.
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Settings
Movie Frame (24 fps)
Setting the Movie Frame (24 fps) feature to Auto lets
the product adjust its HDMI output to 24 frames per
second automatically for improved picture quality if
attached to a 24 fps compatible TV.
~You can enjoy the Movie Frame (24 fps) feature
only on a TV supporting this frame rate.
~Movie Frame is only available when the product
is in the HDMI 1080p output resolution modes.
HDMI Colour Format
Lets you set the colour space format for the HDMI
output to match the capabilities of the connected
device (TV, monitor, etc).
HDMI Deep Colour
Lets you set the product to output video from the
HDMI OUT jack with Deep Colour. Deep Colour
provides more accurate colour reproduction with
greater colour depth.
Progressive Mode
Lets you improve picture quality when viewing
DVDs.
Sound
Karaoke scoring
This feature rates your singing ability and gives you
a score for each song you sing.
My karaoke
Set the volume of the vocals when using the
karaoke feature.
Original Vocals: Volume is set to the level of the
original sound.
Reduce Vocals: Volume is set to a level lower than
that of the original sound.
Speaker Settings
Distance
of each speaker from the listening position up to
9 meters. The farther the distance, the louder the
speaker will be.
Speaker Test: Lets you run the Speaker Test
function so you can test your adjustments. Setting
Speaker Test to On turns the Speaker Test on.
Setting it to Off turns it off.
Speaker Selection
Lets you select which speakers you want active,
either the TV's speakers or the home cinema's
speakers.
Equaliser Mode
Set Equaliser Mode on to use the equaliser.
Equaliser Settings
Lets you set the equaliser.
✎
Equaliser Settings only appears when
Equaliser Mode is On.
Audio Return Channel
Lets you direct the sound from the TV to the Home
Cinema speakers. Requires an HDMI connection
and an Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible
TV.
~If Audio Return Channel is set to on and you
are using an HDMI cable to connect the product
to the TV, digital optical input will not work.
~If Audio Return Channel is set to Auto and you
are using an HDMI cable to connect the product
to the TV, ARC or digital optical input is selected
automatically.
Digital Output
Lets you set the Digital Output to match the
capabilities of the AV receiver you’ve connected to
the product. For more details, please refer to the
digital output selection table. (See page 31)
: Lets you adjust the relative distance
Lets you adjust the following speaker settings and
turn the speaker test on and off so you can test
the speakers.
Level
: Lets you adjust the relative loudness of
each speaker from 6dB to -6dB. For example, if
you like deep bass, you can increase the loudness
of the subwoofer by 6dB.
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Dynamic Range Control
BD Data Management
Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby TrueHD audio.
Auto:
Automatically controls the dynamic range of
Dolby TrueHD audio, based on information in the
Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. Also turns dynamic range
control off for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.
Off: Leaves the dynamic range uncompressed,
letting you hear the original sound.
On: Turns dynamic range control on for all three
Dolby formats. Quieter sounds are made louder
and the volume of loud sounds is reduced.
Downmixing Mode
Lets you select the multi-channel downmix method
that is compatible with your stereo system. You can
choose to have the product downmix to Normal
Stereo or to Surround Compatible.
Audio Sync
When the product is attached to a digital TV, lets
you adjust the audio delay so that the audio syncs
with the video. You can set the delay between 0
and 300 milliseconds.
Enables you to manage the downloaded contents
you accessed through a Blu-ray disc and stored
on a flash drive.
You can check the device's information including
the available storage size, delete the BD data, or
change the Flash memory device.
DivX® Video On Demand
View DivX® VOD Registration Codes to purchase
and play DivX® VOD contents.
Language
Lets you select the language you prefer for the OnScreen Menu, Disc Menu, etc.
~The selected language will only appear if it is
supported on the disc.
Security
The default PIN is 0000. Enter the default PIN to
access the security function if you haven't created
your own PIN.
Settings
System
Setup
Lets you re-run the Setup procedure. (See page
12)
Quick start
You can turn on the power quickly by decreasing
the boot time.
✎
If this function is set to On, Standby power
consumption will be increased. (About 12W ~
20W)
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked
operations with other Samsung products that have
the Anynet+ feature and lets you control those
products with one Samsung TV remote. To operate
this function, you must connect this product to an
Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
BD Parental Rating
Prevents playback of Blu-ray Discs with a rating
equal to or above a specific age rating unless you
enter the PIN.
DVD Parental Rating
Prevents playback of DVDs with a rating above a
specific numerical rating unless you enter the PIN.
Change PIN
Changes the 4-digit PIN used to access security
functions.
Support
Software Upgrade
For more information about this function, see page
17.
Contact Samsung
Provides contact information for assistance with
your product.
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Settings
Reset
Reverts all settings to their defaults. Requires that
you enter your security PIN. The default security
PIN is 0000.
Radio Setup
~To listen to the radio, you must connect the
supplied FM antenna.
Operating the Radio with the Remote Control
1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM.
2. Tune to the desired station.
~Preset Tuning 1 : Press the 5 button to
select PRESET, and then press the
UP, DOWN button to select a preset station.
- Before you can tune to preset stations, you
must add preset stations to the product's
memory.
~Manual Tuning : Press the 5 button to
select MANUAL, and then press the
UP, DOWN button to tune in to a lower or
higher frequency.
~Automatic Tuning : Press the 5 button to
select MANUAL, and then press and hold
TUNING UP, DOWN button for a few
the
seconds to automatically search the band.
TUNING
TUNING
Selecting Mono or Stereo
Press the MO/ST button.
~Each time you press the button, the sound
switches between STEREO and MONO.
~In a poor reception area, select MONO for a clear,
interference-free broadcast.
Presetting Stations
Example : Presetting FM 89.10 into memory.
1. Press the
2. Press the TUNING UP, DOWN button to scroll
the FM frequencies, and then select <89.10>.
3. Press the TUNER MEMORY button (the yellow
C button at the bottom of the remote).
FUNCTION button to select FM.
4. Press the TUNER MEMORY button again
within about 5 seconds. The station is stored in
memory.
✎
If you press the
repeatedly without changing the station, the
inputted station may be overwritten.
5. To preset another station, repeat steps 2 to 4.
~To tune in to a preset station, press the
TUNING UP, DOWN button.
✎
To delete all Preset FM stations at once, press the
TITLE MENU button for about 5 seconds in FM
Manual mode until DEFAULT PRESET appears
on the display.
TUNER MEMORY
button
Recording FM Radio
You can record your favourite radio broadcast on a
USB storage device.
1. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the
front of the product.
2. Press the
then press the TUNING UP, DOWN button to
select the station you want to record.
3. Press the RED (A) button to start recording. The
recording process begins.
~The recorded time is displayed on the left and
the recording time still available, based on
the amount of free space in the USB storage
device, is displayed on the right.
4. Press the
The recording is stopped and saved as an .mp3
file at the same time. To play the recorded file,
refer to "Playing Files on a USB Device".
✎
The recorded file is saved in the Tuner folder which
is created automatically.
✎
Only the ( OPEN/CLOSE), ( POWER), EXIT,
MUTE, and VOLUME +/-, buttons are operable
while FM radio is being recorded.
✎
If you don't press any buttons while recording, the
screen saver will be enabled.
✎
Sound effects, such as DSP, EQ, etc., are not
recorded during FM radio recording.
✎
The radio is recorded at a set, default volume
even if you change the volume or press the
button during the recording process.
FUNCTION button to select FM, and
EXIT button to finish your recording.
MUTE
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✎
If you remove the USB device or Power Cable
during the recording process, the portion of the
file which has already been recorded may not play
back.
✎
Recording will not start if the remaining free space
in the USB storage device is less than 2MB.
✎
If the USB device is removed or has insufficient
space (under 2MB), the appropriate message is
displayed and the recording stops.
Upgrading Software
The Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade
the product’s software for performance improvements
or additional services.
~Never turn the product off or back on manually
during the update process.
~The update is complete when the product turns
off after restarting. Press the
turn on the updated product for your use.
1. Visit Samsung's website on a computer and
download the update package to a USB device.
✎
Save the update package in the USB device's
top-level folder. Otherwise, the product will not be
able to locate the update package.
2. Connect the USB device with the update
package to the product.
3. Select Support > Software Upgrade >
By USB. The software is updated using the
update package on the USB device.
✎
There should be no disc in the product when you
upgrade the software using the USB Host jack.
✎
When the software upgrade is done, check the
software details in the Software Upgrade menu.
POWERbutton to
Settings
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Playing Content
Your home cinema can play content located on
Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs and USB devices.
Switching the Source Device
If two or more external devices are connected to
the main unit, you can use any of the three methods
described below to change the source device.
Method 1
From the Home screen, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to
move to Change Device, and then press E.
The Change Device popup window will appear. Use
the ▲▼ buttons to move to the desired device, and
then press E.
Method 2
If you move to PHOTOS, VIDEOS, MUSIC or other
file-based contents, a list of folders and files will
appear. Press the RED (A) button to display the
Change Device popup window, use the ▲▼ buttons
to move to the desired device, and then press E.
Method 3
When a device is connected for the first time, a
popup window appears. In the popup, you can
change the source device by using the ◄► buttons,
and then pressing E.
Disc Storage & Management
~Holding Discs
- Fingerprints or scratches on
a disc may reduce sound and
picture quality or cause skipping.
- Avoid touching the surface of a disc where data
has been recorded.
- Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints
will not get on the surface.
- Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
~Cleaning Discs
- If you get fingerprints or dirt on a
disc, clean it with a mild detergent
diluted in water and wipe with a soft
cloth.
- When cleaning, wipe gently from the
inside to the outside of the disc.
- Disc Storage
Do not keep in direct sunlight.
Keep in a cool ventilated area.
Keep in a clean protective jacket and store
vertically.
Playing a Disc with User Recorded
Content
Playing Commercial Discs
1. Press the button to open the disc tray.
2. Place a disc gently into the disc tray with the
disc’s label facing up.
3. Press the button to close the disc tray.
Playback starts automatically.
4. If playback does not start automatically, press
the 6 button on the remote.
You can play multimedia files you have recorded on
Blu-ray, DVD, or CD discs.
1. Place a user recorded disc into the disc tray with
the disc’s label facing up, and then close the
tray.
2. Use the ◄► buttons to select the type of
content you want to view or play - PHOTOS,
VIDEOS, or MUSIC - and then press the E
button.
-1
2
. Select PLAY DISC from the Home screen.
The PLAY DISC screen appears. Use the ▲▼
buttons to select the desired content type,
Photos, Videos, or Music.
OR
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3. A screen appears listing the contents of the disc.
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c
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s
PHOTOS
OS
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Depending on how the contents are arranged,
you will see either folders, individual files, or
both.
4. If necessary, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select
a folder, and then press the E button.
5. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select a file to view
or play, and then press the E button.
6. Press the
RETURN button one or more times to
exit a current screen, exit a folder, or to return to
the Home screen.
Press the EXIT button to return directly to the
Home Screen.
7. Go to pages 20~24 for instructions that
explain how to control playback of videos,
music, and pictures on a disc.
Playing Files on a USB Device
There are two methods you can use to play or view
multimedia files located on a USB device through
your product.
Method 1 : If you connect a USB device while
the product is turned on
1. The "New device connected." pop-up appears.
PLAY DISC
PHOTOSVIDEOSMUSICPLAY DI
VIDE
MUSI
3. If necessary, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select
a folder, and then press the E button.
4. Select a file to view or play, and then press the
button.
E
5. Press the
RETURN button to exit a folder or the
EXIT button to return to the Home screen.
6. Go to pages 20~24 for instructions that
explain how to control playback of videos,
music, and pictures on a USB device.
Method 2 : If the product is turned on after
you connect a USB device
1. Turn the product on.
2. Press Change Device and select a USB device.
3. Use the ◄► buttons to select PHOTOS,
VIDEOS, or MUSIC on the Home screen, and
then press the E button.
4. If necessary, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select
a folder, and then press the E button.
5. Select a file to view or play, and then press the
button.
E
6. Press the
RETURN button to exit a folder or the
EXIT button to return to the Home screen.
7. Go to pages 20~24 for instructions that
explain how to control playback of videos,
music, and pictures on a USB device.
✎
If you insert a disc while playing a USB device, the
device mode changes to "Disc" automatically.
Playing Content
New device connected.
STORAGE DEVICE
Photos
Videos
No Disc
No Dis
Change
Function
hange
Device
✎
If the pop-up does not appear, go to Method 2.
Settings
n
Music
> Move " Enter ' Return
etting
2. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Photos, Videos,
or Music and then press the E button.
Depending on how the contents are arranged,
you will see either folders, individual files, or
both.
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Playing Content
KARAOKEHOME
REPEAT
DISC MENUTITLE MENU
0
POPUP
Controlling Video Playback
You can control the playback of video content located
on a Blu-ray/DVD disc or USB device. Depending on
the disc or contents, some of the functions described
in this manual may not be available.
Buttons on the Remote Control used
for Video Playback
2
1
3
Playback related buttons
1
The product does not play sound in Search, Slow,
or Step mode.
~To return to normal speed playback, press the
button.
6
Using the disc menu, title menu, popup
2
menu, and title list
DISC MENU
During playback, press this button to display the
Disc menu.
TITLE MENU
During playback, press this button to display the
Title menu.
~If your disc has a playlist, press the
button to go to the playlist.
POPUP MENU
During playback, press this button to display the
Popup menu.
Repeat Playback
3
1. During playback, press the REPEAT button
on the remote control.
2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Off, Title,
Chapter, All or Repeat A-B, and then press
the E button.
GREEN (B)
6
5
7
Fast
Motion
Play
Slow
Motion
Play
Step
Motion
Play
Skip
Motion
Play
Starts playback.
Stops playback.
Pauses playback.
During playback, press the 3 or
button.
Each time you press the 3 or
button, the playback speed will
change.
In pause mode, press the
button.
Each time you press the button,
the playback speed will change.
In pause mode, press the 7
button.
Each time you press the 7 button,
a new frame appears.
During playback, press the 1 or
button.
2
Each time you press the 1 or
button, the disc moves to the
2
previous or next chapter or file.
Repeat A-B
1. Press the E button at the point where you
want repeat play to start (A).
2. Press the E button at the point where you
want repeat play to stop (B).
3. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT
button again.
4. Press the E button.
✎
Depending on the disc, the screen may not
display all repeat options.
✎
The screen may not display Chapter or Title
immediately. Continue to press the ▲▼ buttons
until your choice is inside the applicable field.
✎
To return to normal play, press the REPEAT
button again, press the ▲▼ buttons to select
Off, and then press the E button.
✎
The screen may not display Repeat A-B
immediately. Continue to press the ▲▼ buttons
until Repeat A-B is inside the applicable field.
✎
You must set point (B) at least 5 seconds of
playing time after point (A).
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Using the TOOLS Menu
During playback, press the TOOLS button.
Menu selections that appear only when a
BD/DVD disc plays
Title
If there is more than one title on a disk or device,
lets you move to or select a desired title.
✎
When searching DVD title, in stop mode, enter
the
TOOLS button and title number (01,02,...)
you want.
Playing Time
Lets you go to a specific playback point. Use the
numeric buttons to input the playback point.
Repeat Mode
Lets you repeat a specific title, chapter, or marked
section.
Audio Sync
Lets you adjust the audio delay so that the audio
syncs with the video. You can set the delay from
0 to 300 milliseconds.
Equaliser Mode
Set Equaliser Mode on to use the equaliser.
Equaliser Settings
Lets you set the equaliser.
✎
Equaliser Settings only appears when
Equaliser Mode is On.
Chapter
Lets you move to a chapter that you want to
watch.
Audio
Lets you set the desired audio language.
Subtitle
Lets you set the desired subtitle language.
Angle
To view a scene from another angle. The Angle
option displays the number of angles available to
view (1/1, 1/2, 1/3, etc.).
BONUSVIEW VideoBONUSVIEW Audio
Lets you set the desired Bonusview option.
Menu selections that appear only while a file
plays
Full Screen
Lets you set the desired full screen size. You
can select Original, Mode1 (larger), and Mode2
(largest).
Information
Playing Content
Picture Settings
Lets you set the picture mode.
Mode
- User : Go to Advanced Settings, and
then press the E button. Lets you adjust
the Brightness, Contrast, Colour, and
Sharpness functions manually.
- Dynamic : Choose this setting to increase
sharpness.
- Normal : Choose this setting for most viewing
applications.
- Movie : This is the best setting for watching
movies.
Select to view video file information.
✎
Depending on the disc or storage device, the
Tools menu may differ. All options may not be
displayed.
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Playing Content
1
2
3
7
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DISC MENUTITLE MENU
0
POPUP
4
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Creating a Video Playlist
You can create a playlist of video files in nearly the
same way you create a playlist of music files. See
page 23 for instructions. Select video files instead
of music files.
Playing a Pre-Recorded Commercial
Audio Disc
1. Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into
the disc tray.
~For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the first track will
be played automatically. Tracks on a disc
are played in the order in which they were
recorded on the disc.
~For an MP3 disc, press the ◄► buttons to
select MUSIC, then press the E button.
CD
TRACK 001
00:00/00:00
Tools
Repeat Mode Track
Equaliser Mode Off
Rip
Karaoke Recording
Move < Adjust ' Return
>
TRACK 004 04:02
TRACK 005 03:43
TRACK 006 03:40
Pause Select
"
Tools ' Return
Playlist
0/16
Buttons on the Remote Control used
for Music Playback
1
4
2
5
3
Number buttons : During Playlist playback,
press the desired track number. The
1
selected track is played.
Skip : During playback, press the 1 or
2
2
3
4
5
button to move to the previous or next
music track.
button : Stops a track.
5
Fast Play (Audio CD [CD-DA] only) :
During playback, press the 3 or button.
Each time you press the 3 or button,
the playback speed will change.
button : Pauses a track.
7
6
2. To play a particular track, use the ▲▼ buttons
on the remote to select the track, and then press
the E button.
✎
For more information about playing music, see
Controlling Music Playback below.
Controlling Music Playback
You can control the playback of music content
located on a DVD, CD, or USB. Depending on the
disc or contents, some of the functions described in
this manual may not be available.
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Repeating Tracks
You can set the product to repeat tracks.
1. During music playback, press the TOOLS
2. Select Repeat Mode, then use the ◄► buttons
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button : Plays the currently selected
6
track.
button.
to select Off, Track or One, All or Shuffle, and
then press the E button.
Creating a Music Playlist
Ripping
1. If you are playing music from a commercial CD
or DVD, press the 5 or RETURN button. The
Music List Screen appears. If you are creating
a playlist from music on a user created disk or
USB device, access the Music list as described
on page 18 or 19.
2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to move to a desired
file, and then press the
YELLOW (C)button
to select it. Repeat this procedure to select
additional files.
3. If you want to select all files, press the
TOOLS
button, use the ▲▼ buttons to select Select All,
and then press E. If you want to deselect all
files, press the TOOLS button, select Deselect
All, and then press E.
MUSIC TRACK 0011 file selected 1/2 Page
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TRACK 001
05:57
TRACK 003
04:07
TRACK 005
03:17
TRACK 007
03:47
TRACK 009
03:53
CD a Change Device
Select
TRACK 002
04:27
TRACK 004
03:41
TRACK 006
03:35
TRACK 008
03:49
TRACK 010
03:45
Tools () Jump to Page ' Return
4. To remove a file from the Playlist, move to the
file, and then press the YELLOW (C) button.
5. Press the E button to play the selected files.
The Playlist screen appears.
6. To go to the Music List, press the 5 or
RETURN button.
7. To go back to the Playlist, press the E button.
✎
You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks on
Audio CDs (CD-DA).
✎
If you go to the Music List from the Playlist, and
then return to the Playlist, the Playlist will start
playing again from the beginning.
1. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the
front of the product.
2. With the Playback screen displayed, use the ▲▼
buttons to select a track, and then press the
YELLOW (C) button. A check appears to the left
of the track.
3. Repeat Step 2 to select and check additional
tracks.
4. To remove a track from the list, move to the
track, and then press the
YELLOW (C) button
again. The check on the track is removed.
5. When done, press the TOOLS button.
The Tools menu appears.
6. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Rip, and then
press the E button. The Rip screen appears.
7. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the device to
store the ripped files on, and then press the E
button.
✎
Do not disconnect the device while ripping is in
progress.
8. If you want to cancel ripping, press the E
button, and then select Yes. Select No to
continue ripping.
9. When ripping is complete, the "Ripping
completed." message appears.
10. Press the E button to go back to the Playback
screen.
✎
This function is not available for DTS Audio CDs.
✎
This function may not be supported by some
discs.
✎
Ripping encodes music in the .mp3 format at
192kbps.
✎
On the Track list screen, you can choose Select
All or Deselect All.
- Use Select All to select all tracks, and then
press the E button. This cancells your
individual track selections.
- Use Deselect All to deselect all selected tracks
at once.
Playing Content
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Playing Content
Playing Photo Content
You can play photo contents located on a DVD or
USB.
Using the Tools Menu
During playback, press the TOOLS button.
Start / Stop Slide Show
Select to play/pause the slide show.
Slide Show Speed
Select to adjust the slide show speed.
Background Music
Select to listen to music while viewing a slide show.
Zoom
Select to enlarge the current picture.
(Enlarge up to 4 times)
Rotate
Select to rotate a picture. (This will rotate the
picture either clockwise or counter clockwise.)
Information
Shows the picture information including the file
name and size, etc.
✎
Depending on the disc or storage device, the
Tools menu may differ. All options may not be
displayed.
✎
To enable the background music function, the
photo file must be in the same storage media as
the music file. However, the sound quality can be
affected by the bit rate of the MP3 file, the size of
the photo, and the encoding method.
Creating a Photo Playlist
You can create a photo playlist in nearly the same
way you create a music playlist. See page 23 for
instructions. Select photo files instead of music files.
Using Karaoke
You can enjoy the Karaoke with music.
1. Connect the microphone on the front of the
product.
2. In the Home menu, select the Settings, and
then press the E button.
3. Select the Sound, and then press the E
button.
4. Select My karaoke, and then press the E
button.
~ You can check the Karaoke score and adjust
the volume of playback music's vocal.
~ Your Karaoke score is automatically displayed
if Karaoke scoring is set to On and a
microphone is connected. If you don't want to
see the score, set Karaoke scoring to Off.
~ If you want to decrease the volume of the
vocals in the original sound, select Reduce
Vocals in My karaoke settings.
Recording
You can make a recording of karaoke with music.
1. During the playback, press the TOOLS button to
select Karaoke Recording, and then press E
button.
2. Press 5 button if you want to finish recording.
3. When recording is done, KARAOKE folder is
created in the USB storage driver and saved as
the form of KARAOKE.mp3.
✎
To save recording file, USB storage driver must be
inserted.
✎
Recording file is shown if you re-entry to Photos,
Videos, and Music.
✎
If you hear strange noises (squealing or howling)
while using the Karaoke feature, move the
microphone away from the speakers. Turning
down the microphone's volume or the speaker
volume is also effective.
✎
The microphone does not operate in the D. IN,
AUX and FM mode.
✎
The karaoke scoring displays the score
automatically when the Karaoke scoring is set to
On and a microphone is connected. Disconnect
the microphone if you do not want to display the
score.
✎
The mic becomes available 10 seconds after the
Home menu appears on the screen.
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Using the Special Effects Remote
Control Buttons
TV SOUND
If you have a TV that supports Anynet+ (HDMICEC), the TV SOUND button lets you direct the
TV's audio to the Home Cinema Speakers or the TV
Speakers. To use this function, follow these steps:
1. Connect an HDMI cable to the TV and home
cinema. (See page 11)
2. Set Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) On in the home
cinema and TV.
Press the TV SOUND button on the remote
3.
control. TV SOUND ON flashes on the display on
the front panel, and then changes to
D. IN.
~When TV SOUND is on, TV audio outputs
through the Home Cinema speakers.
4. Press the TV SOUND button again to turn TV
SOUND off.
~When TV SOUND is off, TV audio outputs
through the speakers of the connected
Anynet+ TV.
Use TV SOUND:
1) When you want to listen to the TV's audio
through the home cinema speakers.
2) When you want to listen to the audio from a
USB device plugged into the TV through the
home cinema speakers.
TV SOUND
TV SOUND ON/OFF support specifications:
Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC)
Setting
ON
OFF
No
Operation
DSP/EQ
You can adjust the sound with various sound
modes.
DSPOFF : Select for normal listening.
CINEMA : Produces realistic and powerful
sound for movies.
MUSIC : Suitable for all music sources.
GAME : Revs up video games with powerful
and realistic sound.
M-STEREO (Multi Stereo) : Produces
surround sound from 2 channel input sources.
POWER BASS : Pumps up the bass sound.
LOUD : Improves bass sound characteristics
according to output level.
NIGHT : Optimizes sound for night time
listening by compressing the dynamic range
and softening the sound.
USER EQ : Provides a user adjustable equaliser
so you can adjust music to your liking.
TV Sound ONTV Sound OFF
HTS Speaker
Output
TV Speaker
Mute
HTS Speaker
Output
TV Speaker
Output
HTS Speaker
Output
TV Speaker
Output
HTS Speaker
Mute
TV Speaker
Output
HTS Speaker
Mute
TV Speaker
Output
HTS Speaker
Mute
TV Speaker
Output
DSP/EQ
Playing Content
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Appendix
Additional Information
Notes
Connections
HDMI OUT
~Certain HDMI output resolutions may not work,
depending on your TV.
~A long HDMI cable may cause screen noise. If this
occurs, set HDMI Deep Colour to Off in the menu.
Settings
TV Aspect Ratio
~Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios
may not be available.
~If you select an aspect ratio and option which is
different than the aspect ratio of your TV screen, the
picture might appear to be distorted.
~If you select 16:9 Original, your TV may display 4:3
Pillarbox (black bars on the sides of the picture).
BD Wise (Samsung Products only)
~When BD Wise is on, the Resolution setting
automatically defaults to BD Wise and BD Wise
appears in the Resolution menu.
~If the product is connected to a device that does
not support BD Wise, you cannot use the BD Wise
function.
~For proper operation of BD Wise, set the BD Wise
option in both the product and the TV to On.
Digital Output
~Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or you
will hear no sound or just loud noise.
~If the HDMI device (AV receiver, TV) is not
compatible with compressed formats (Dolby Digital,
DTS), the audio signal outputs as PCM.
~Regular DVDs do not have BONUSVIEW audio and
Navigation Sound Effects.
~Some Blu-ray Discs do not have BONUSVIEW
audio and Navigation Sound Effects.
~This Digital Output setup does not affect the
analogue (L/R) audio or HDMI audio output to your
TV. It affects the optical and HDMI audio output
when your product is connected to an AV receiver.
~If you play MPEG audio soundtracks, the audio
signal outputs as PCM regardless of your Digital
Output selections (PCM or Bitstream).
~Digital Output can be activated when Speaker
Selection is set to TV Speaker.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
~Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output
resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user
manual of your 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.
~Only those USB devices formatted in the FAT file
system (DOS 8.3 volume label) are supported.
We recommend you use USB devices that support
the USB 2.0 protocol with 4 MB/sec or faster read/
write speeds.
~The Resume Play function may not work after you
format the storage device.
~The total memory available to BD Data
Management may differ, depending on conditions.
DivX® Video On Demand
~For more information about DivX(R) VOD, visit
“http://vod.divx.com”.
Speaker Settings
~When Speaker Selection is set to TV Speaker,
audio is produced by the TV speakers.
HDMI audio
~When HDMI audio is output to the TV speakers, it is
automatically down-mixed to 2 channels.
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Audio Return Channel
Playing Content
~When Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is Off, the Audio
Return Channel function is not available.
~Using an HDMI cable not certified for ARC (Audio
Return Channel) may cause a compatibility problem.
~The ARC function is only available if an ARC-
compliant TV is connected.
Playback
Playing Video files
~Video files with high bit rates of 20Mbps or more
strain the product’s capabilities and may stop
playing during playback.
Selecting the Audio Language
~The ◄► indicator will not appear on the screen
if the BONUSVIEW section does not contain any
BONUSVIEW audio settings.
~The languages available through the Audio
Language function depend on the languages that
are encoded on the disc. This function or certain
languages may not be available.
~Some Blu-ray Discs may allow you to select either
the PCM or Dolby Digital audio English soundtrack.
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
~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.
~Information about the main feature BONUSVIEW
mode will also appear if the Blu-ray Disc has a
BONUSVIEW section.
~This function changes both the primary and
secondary subtitles at the same time.
~The total number of primary and secondary
subtitles, respectively, is displayed.
Playing JPEG files
DISC MENU button.
Using the
~If the home cinema is connected to a BD Wise
compliant TV that has BD Wise On, the Picture
Settings menu will not appear.
~The Background Music function will not work
unless the music file and the photo file are located
on the same storage media. Also, sound quality can
be impacted by the bit rate of the MP3 music file,
the size of the photos, and the encoding method.
TOOLS button while playing pictures
Disk and Format Compatibility
Disc types and content your Product
can Play
MediaDisc TypeDetails
BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R
VIDEO
MUSIC
PHOTO
Blu-ray Disc
DVD-VIDEO,
DVD-RW,
DVD-R,
DVD+RW,
DVD+R,
VCD 1.1
CD-RW/-R,
DVD-RW/-R,
BD-RE/-R
CD-RW/-R,
DVD-RW/-R,
BD-RE/-R
disc recorded in the BDRE format.
DVD-VIDEO, recorded
DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/
DVD-R/+R discs that
have been recorded and
finalised, or a USB storage
media containing DivX,
MKV, MP4, VCD 1.1
contents.
Music recorded on CDRW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BDRE/-R discs or a USB
storage media containing
MP3 or WMA contents.
Photos recorded on CDRW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BDRE/-R discs or a USB
storage media containing
JPEG contents.
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~You can’t enlarge the subtitle and PG graphics in
the full screen mode.
The product may not play certain CD-RW/-R and
✎
DVD-R because of the disc type or recording
conditions.
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Appendix
If a DVD-RW/-R disc has not been recorded properly
✎
in DVD video format, it will not be playable.
Your product will not play content that has been
✎
recorded on a DVD-R at a bit rate that exceeds 10
Mbps.
Your product will not play content that has been
✎
recorded on a BD-R or USB device at a bit rate that
exceeds 30 Mbps.
Playback may not work for some types of discs, or
✎
when you use specific operations, such as angle
change and aspect ratio adjustment. Information
about the discs is written in detail on the disc box.
Please refer to this if necessary.
When you play a BD-J title, loading may take longer than
✎
a normal title or some functions may perform slowly.
Disc Types your Product cannot Play
Logos of Discs the Product can Play
Blu-ray DiscDivX
DolbyDTS
~HD DVD
~DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc,
etc
~DVD-RW(VR mode)
~CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/
CD-G/CD-I/LD
(CD-Gs play audio only,
not graphics.)
This product may not respond to all operating
✎
commands because some Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and
CD discs allow specific or limited operation and
provide only certain features during playback.
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.
Please contact the SAMSUNG Customer Care
✎
Centre at, if you have questions or encounter difficulty
when playing Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or CD discs in this
product. Also, refer to rest of this user manual for
additional information on playback restrictions.
Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased
✎
outside your region may not play on this product.
~DVD-RAM
~Super Audio CD
(except CD layer)
~3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for
Authoring.
Java
PAL broadcast system in
U.K, France, Germany, etc.
Region Code
Both products 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 on the
rear panel of the product.
Disc
Type
Blu-ray
Disc
Region
Code
A
B
C
Area
North America, Central America,
South America, Korea, Japan,
Taiwan, Hong Kong and South
East Asia.
Europe, Greenland, French
territories, Middle East, Africa,
Australia and New Zealand.
India, China, Russia, Central
and South Asia.
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The U.S., U.S. territories and
1
Europe, Japan, the Middle East,
2
Egypt, Africa, Greenland
Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines,
3
DVD-
VIDEO
Central America, Australia,
4
New Zealand, Pacific Islands,
Russia, Eastern Europe, India,
5
6
If the Region number of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD does
✎
not correspond to the Region number of this
product, the product cannot play the disc.
Canada
Indonesia, Hong Kong
Mexico, South America,
Caribbean
North Korea, Mongolia
China
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
~This product can play back AVCHD format discs.
These discs are normally recorded and used in
camcorders.
~The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video
camera format.
~The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format compresses images
with greater efficiency than the conventional image
compressing format.
~Some AVCHD discs use the "x.v.Colour" format. This
product can play back AVCHD discs that use the
"x.v.Colour" format.
~"x.v.Colour" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
~"AVCHD" and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of
Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony
Corporation.
Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending
✎
on the recording conditions.
AVCHD format discs need to be finalised.
✎
"x.v.Colour" offers a wider colour range than normal
✎
DVD camcorder discs.
Some DivX, MKV and MP4 format discs may not play,
✎
depending on their video resolution and frame rate.
Supported Formats
Notes on the USB connection
~Your product supports USB storage media, MP3
players, digital cameras, and USB card readers.
~The product does not support folder or file names
longer than 128 characters.
~Some USB/digital camera devices may not be
compatible with the product.
~Your product supports the FAT 16, FAT 32, and NTFS
file systems.
~Connect USB devices directly to the product’s USB
port. Connecting through a USB cable may cause
compatibility problems.
~Inserting more than one memory device into a
multi-card reader may cause the reader to operate
improperly.
~The product does not support the PTP (Peer to Peer)
protocol.
~Do not disconnect a USB device while it is transferring
or recording data.
~The bigger the image resolution, the longer the image
takes to display.
~This product cannot play MP3 files with DRM (Digital
Rights Management) downloaded from commercial
sites.
~Your product only supports video that is under 30fps
(frames per second).
~Your product only supports USB Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices such as thumb drives and USB HDD.
(HUB is not supported.)
~Certain USB HDD Devices, multi-card readers and
thumb drives may not be compatible with this product.
~If some USB devices require excessive power, they
may be limited by the circuit safety device.
~If playback from a USB HDD is unstable, provide
additional power by plugging the HDD into a wall
socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB
HDD manufacturer.
~SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage
If the Source Stream is 2ch or mono, "Re-encoded Dolby D" Setting are not applied. Output will be PCM 2ch.
Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams :
- Main Feature Audio : The audio soundtrack of the main feature.
- BONUSVIEW audio : An additional soundtrack such as the director or actor’s commentary.
- Navigation Sound Effects : When you choose some menu navigation options, Navigation Sound Effects may sound.
Navigation Sound Effects are different on each Blu-ray Disc.
Any
BONUSVIEW audio
stream together
into PCM audio and
adds Navigation
Sound Effects.
main feature audio
stream so that your
AV receiver can
decode the audio
bitstream.
You will not hear
BONUSVIEW audio
or Navigation Sound
Effects.
Decodes the main
feature audio and
BONUSVIEW audio
stream together
into PCM audio and
adds Navigation
Sound Effects, then
re-encodes the
PCM audio into DTS
bitstream.
audio and
BONUSVIEW
audio stream
together into
PCM audio and
adds Navigation
Sound Effects,
then re-encodes
the PCM audio
into Dolby Digital
bitstream or
PCM.
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Appendix
Resolution according to the output mode
Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playbackDVD playback
Output
Setup
BD Wise
AutoMax. Resolution of TV inputMax. Resolution of TV input
1080p@60F1080p@60F-
1080p-1080p
Movie Frame : Auto (24 fps)1080p@24F-
1080i1080i1080i
720p720p720p
576p/480p576p/480p576p/480p
Blu-ray Disc
Resolution of Blu-ray
Disc
HDMI Mode
Digital contents
E-contents/
1080p@60F576i/480i
HDMI Mode
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.
SymptomCheck/Remedy
You cannot eject the disc. ~
Playback does not start. ~
Playback does not start
immediately when you
press the 6/7 button.
No sound.
You can only hear sound
from a few speakers, but
not all 6.
Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet?
~Turn off the power, and then turn it back on.
Check the region number of the Blu-ray/DVD disc.
A Blu-ray/DVD disc purchased from abroad may not be playable.
~CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs cannot be played on this product.
~Make sure that the rating level is correct.
~Are you using a deformed disc or a disc with scratches on the surface?
~Wipe the disc clean.
~The home cinema does not play sound during fast playback, slow playback, and
step motion playback.
~Are the speakers connected properly? Is the speaker setup correctly customized?
~Is the disc severely damaged?
~On certain Blu-ray/DVD discs, sound is output from the front speakers only.
~Check if the speakers are connected properly.
~Adjust the volume.
~When playing audio from a CD, the radio, or a TV, the unit outputs sound to the
front speakers only.
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SymptomCheck/Remedy
Dolby Digital 5.1 CH
Surround Sound is not
produced.
The remote control does
not work.
~The disc is rotating but
there is no picture.
~Picture quality is poor
and the picture is
shaking.
Audio language and
subtitles do not work.
The menu screen does
not appear even when you
select the menu function.
The aspect ratio cannot be
changed.
~Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround
Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.
~Is the audio language correctly set to Dolby Digital 5.1-CH in the information
display?
~Are you operating the remote within its operational range and within the proper
angle relative to the sensor?
~Are the batteries drained?
~Have you selected the correct mode? Press the function button to change the
mode (BD/DVD, D. IN, AUX, etc.).
~Is the TV power on?
~Are the video cables connected properly?
~Is the disc dirty or damaged?
~A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable.
~The Audio Language and subtitle functions will not work if the disc does not
contain multiple language sound tracks or subtitles.
~Are you using a disc that does not contain menus?
~
The home cinema can play 16:9 Blu-ray/DVD discs in 16:9 Full mode, 4:3 Letter Box
mode, or 4:3 Pan-Scan mode, but plays 4:3 Blu-ray/DVD discs in 4:3 mode only. Refer
to the Blu-ray Disc jacket, and then select the appropriate aspect ratio.
Appendix
~The product is not
working.
(Example: The power
goes off or you hear a
strange noise.)
~The Product is not
working normally.
You have forgotten the
rating level password.
Can't receive radio
broadcasts.
There is no sound when
you try to listen to TV audio
through the home cinema
speakers.
~Press and hold the remote control's 5 button for 5 seconds in STANDBY mode.
This will reset the unit.
- Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings.
Do not use this function unless necessary.
~With no disc in the product, press and hold the product's 5 button for longer
than 5 seconds. INIT appears on the display and all settings will return to their
default values.
- Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings.
Do not use this function unless necessary.
~Is the antenna connected properly?
~If the antenna's input signal is weak, install an external FM antenna in an area with
good reception.
~If you press the ^ button while listening to TV audio using the D. IN or AUX
functions, the Blu-ray/DVD disc functions are turned on and the TV audio is
muted.
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Appendix
SymptomCheck/Remedy
"Not Available" appears on
screen.
If the HDMI output is set to
a resolution your TV cannot
support (for example,
1080p), you may not see a
picture on your TV.
No HDMI output.
Abnormal HDMI output
appears on the screen.
When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data is deleted.
✎
~The feature is unavailable or the action cannot be completed at this time because:
1. The Blu-ray/DVD disc's software restricts it.
2. The Blu-ray/DVD disc's software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles)
3. The feature is not available at the moment.
4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range.
~Press and hold the 5 button on front panel for more than 5 seconds with no disc
in the product. All settings will revert to their factory settings.
~Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the product.
~Check if your TV supports 576p/480p/720p/1080i/1080p HDMI input resolution.
~If random noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support HDCP
This DivX Certified® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX® video.
To play purchased DivX movies, first register your device at vod.divx.com. Find your
registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, LLC and are used under license.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
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Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks
of their respective owners.
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, and the logos are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and
videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed
and playback or copying will be interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Centre at http://
www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address
to: Cinavia Consumer Information Centre, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA."
This product incorporates proprietary technology under licence from Verance Corporation and is protected by U.S.
Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret
protection for certain aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation. Copyright 20042010 Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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