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HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 2 Safety Warnings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 3 ENG PREPARATION 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 4 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 5 ENG 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 6 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 7 ENG Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................4 Precautions......................................................................................................................5 Features .............................
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 8 Description [ Front panel ] TONE CONTROL button POWER STANDBY Indicator POWER button Remote control sensor SURROUND button AUX IN Jack HEADPHONE Jack 7.1CH IN STEREO VOLUME CONTROL FUNCTION button INPUT MODE button SETUP button TUNING MODE button SELECT( , ) button [ Display ] DOLBY DIGITAL EX INDICATOR SPEAKER INDICATORS DIGITAL LIVE SURROUND INDICATOR INDICATOR L.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 9 ENG PREPARATION [ Rear panel ] CD AUDIO INPUT JACKS HDMI OUTPUT JACK VCR AUDIO VCR VIDEO INPUT JACK FM ANTENNA JACK INPUT JACKS VCR VIDEO OUTPUT JACK HDMI INPUT 7.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 10 Description (Cont'd) [ Remote control ] TV button AMP button DVD button VCR button DIMMER button POWER button NUMBER (0~9) buttons SLEEP button SUBWOOFER button EX/ES button TV/VIDEO, FUNCTION button CD button VCR button DVD button 7.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 11 ENG PREPARATION Insert remote control batteries 1 Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover. 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:7 PM Page 12 Connecting speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. SL SR SBL SBR Position of AV Receiver Surround Speakers • Place AV Receiver on a dedicated stand or rack. • 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 13 ENG ACTIVE SUBWOOFER (BUILT-IN POWER AMPLIFIER) PS-AW720S FRONT (R) PS-AF720S FRONT (L) SURROUND (R) PS-AF720S PS-AR720S SURROUND (L) PS-AR720S SURROUND BACK (R) SURROUND BACK (R) (Not supplied) CONNECTIONS MAIN UNIT AV-R720 SYSTEM MODEL NAME : HT-AS720S CENTER PS-AC720S MAIN UNIT FRONT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKER ACTIVE SUBWOOFER AV-R720 PS-AF720S PS-AC720S PS-AR720S PS-AW720S √ CONNECTING SPEAKER WIRE 1.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 14 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 or TV • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 15 ENG SAT(Cable/Satellite/Settop Box) CONNECTIONS • 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.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 16 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 TV DVD/Blu-RAY or 7.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 17 ENG 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 SAT(Cable/Satellite/Set-top box) CONNECTIONS • Connect it if you want to use Anynet+. • Audio from SACD discs will not be played. To play a DVD disk whose copyright is protected by CPPM, use a player supporting CPPM.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 18 Anynet+ Using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 1 Connect the AV receiver to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 17) the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.) 2 Set • You can operate the AV receiver by using the TV remote control. (Available TV button : VOLUME , button.) If you select TV Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) function to on your TV. • Receiver : On : You can listen to audio through the AV Receiver.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 19 Connecting external devices ENG (Cont'd) Connecting AUX components You can connect external devices you use (camcorder, game console, mobile equipment,etc.) to the front of this unit for convenience. CONNECTIONS Camcorder Connecting the FM antenna FM antenna (supplied) FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 2.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 20 Before using the AV receiver Turning On/Off Connect the power plug to the outlet. Press the POWER button of the remote control. • This unit will be turned on or set to Standby mode. Remote control functions You can operate your AMP (this AV receiver), TV, DVD and VCR with this remote control. See pages 43-46 for more details. To select a function Method 1 Press the FUNCTION button. • Each time you press this button, FM ➝ 7.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 21 Selecting digital/analog Input ENG You can listen to sound in 2 channel analog , Dolby Digital or DTS using this unit. MAIN UNIT Press the INPUT MODE button. Press the INPUT MODE button.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 22 Setting the speaker mode Signal outputs and frequency response from the speaker will be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. √ REMOTE CONTROL 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. button to select the “SPK SETUP”, and then 2 Press press the ENTER button. button to select the speaker you want.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 23 ENG . MAIN UNIT SETUP button, and then press the ENTER ( ) button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. • 2 Press 3 Press OPERATION button to select the “SPK SETUP”, and then press the ENTER ( ) button. button to select the speaker you want. • Each time you press this button, FRONT ➝ CEN ➝ SURR ➝ S.BACK ➝ SUB ➝ CROVR will be selected in turn. 4 Press …† button to set the mode (LARGE, SMALL etc.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 24 Setting the speaker listening distance If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and surround speakers. √ SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. • 2 Press button to select the “DIST SETUP”, and then press the ENTER button. button to select the speaker you want.
2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 25 Setting digital input ENG You can set the digital input for a DVD/SAT/CD player to either OPTICAL or COAXIAL to match the connections you've made . √ 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press button to select the “DIGITAL IN”, and then press ENTER button. 3 Press button to select the the CD, DVD or SAT function.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 26 Setting HDMI AUDIO You can set HDMI audio settings. √ Before using! • Press the INPUT MODE button to select HDMI1 or HDMI2. (see page 21) • If you select Digital (Optical, Coaxial) or Analog, the HDMI audio setting will be deactivated. 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press button to select the “HDMI AUDIO”, and then press the ENTER button.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 27 Setting DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ENG You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. DRC compresses the audio to make the loudest sounds quieter and the quietest sounds louder. √ 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press button to select the “DRC SETUP”, and then press the ENTER button.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 28 Test tone Use the test tone check the speaker connection status or level. To automatically output test tone √ 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and the unit goes into Setup Mode. button to select the “TEST-T AUTO”, 2 Press and then press the ENTER button. • Test signal will be automatically output as follows; F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ SBR ➝ SBL ➝ S.L ➝ S.W .
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 29 ENG To Manually Output Test Tone √ 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press ➛ ❿ button to select the “TEST-T MANU”, and then press the ENTER button. • S.L ➝ S.W will be selected in turn. 4 Press …† button to set the test tone as you want. • You can adjust the speaker output level from -10 to +10dB by 1 step. • The sound gets quieter at -10dB and louder at +10dB.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 30 Setting speaker level You can set the balance and level of speakers. √ 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press button to select the “LEVEL SETUP”, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press button to select the speaker you want. button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ SBR ➝ SBL ➝ S.L ➝ S.W will be selected in turn.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 31 Dolby Pro Logic llx mode ENG This mode provides 7.1 channel sound from 2 channel sources. REMOTE CONTROL Press MODE button. • Each time you press this button, CINEMA ➝ MATRIX ➝ GAME ➝ PL ➝ MUSIC will be selected in turn. MAIN UNIT OPERATION SURROUND button to select “DPLIIx” mode. 1 Press Each time you press this button, DPLIIx ➝ NEO:6 ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO • will be selected in turn. 2 Press SELECT( , ) button.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 32 Setting Dolby Pro Logic llx effect This function works only in Dolby PRO LOGIC IIx MUSIC Mode. Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER 1 button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press button to select the “ and then press the ENTER button. MODE”, button. 3 Press Each time you press this button, • C-WIDTH ➝ DIMENSION ➝ PANORAMA will be selected in turn.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 33 ENG Setting NEO:6 mode You can play back 2 channel sound over 6.1 channels when enjoying music or a movie. REMOTE CONTROL Press NEO:6 MODE button. • Each time you press this button, MUSIC ➝ CINEMA will be selected in turn. MAIN UNIT SURROUND button briefly to select “NEO:6” mode. 1 Press Each time you press this button, DPLIIx ➝ NEO:6 ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO will • be selected in turn. SELECT( , ) button.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 34 Setting EX/ES mode When surround back speakers are connected, you can listen to 6.1 or 7.1 multi-channel sound using the built-in Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES decoder. This function works when a Dolby Digital or DTS source (such as a DVD player) is input, and does not work with L.PCM and Dolby Digital 2 channel sources. SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 35 ENG Setting Tone Control This function allows setting up the tone quality of the front speakers. 1 Press SETUP/MENU button, and then press the ENTER button. “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and goes into Setup Mode. 2 Press button to select “TONE CONTROL”, and • then press the ENTER button. 3 Press button. • Each time you press this button, BASS ➝ TREBLE ➝ TONE : OFF will be selected in turn.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 36 SFE mode The SFE (Sound Field Effect) function uses 7 different DSP sound field effects to digitally simulate actual music environments such as concert halls or cinemas. REMOTE CONTROL Press SFE MODE button. • Each time you press this button, HALL ➝ THEATER ➝ ARENA ➝ CLUB ➝ DOME ➝ STADIUM ➝ CHURCH will be selected in turn. MAIN UNIT SURROUND button to select ‘SFE’ Mode.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 37 ENG Stereo mode You can select this mode when listening to sound through the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. REMOTE CONTROL Press STEREO button. • “STEREO” appears in the display and Stereo Mode is selected. MAIN UNIT Press SURROUND button to select ‘STEREO’. • Each time you press this button, DPLIIx ➝ NEO:6 ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO will be selected in turn. • If you press the STEREO button on the player, it will switch to STEREO mode.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 38 Listening to radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM) by using either automatic or manual tuning. REMOTE CONTROL 1 Press TUNER button. 2 Selected frequency. • Automatic tuning 1 : 1) Press TUNING MODE button to select PRESET. 2) Press TUNING/CH ( , ) button to select the preset frequency. • Automatic tuning 2 : 1) Press TUNING MODE button to select MANUAL 2) Press and hold TUNING/CH ( , ) button to automatically tune in frequency.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 39 Presetting radio Stations ENG You can preset up to 30 FM stations. E.g.: Setting station FM 89.10 in preset 2 . 1 Press TUNER button. TUNING MODE button to 2 Press select MANUAL and then press TUNING/CH( select 89.10. ) button to , • Refer to step 2, page 38, to tune in automatically and manually. ncy. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY button. • Tuner number will blink on the display. 4 Press TUNING/CH( , ) button to select preset 2.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 40 Convenient functions Sleep timer function You can set the time that this unit will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. • SLEEP : OFF ➝ 15 ➝ 30 ➝ 45 ➝ 60 ➝ 90 ➝ 120 M (MIN) will be selected in turn. To check sleep timer Press the SLEEP button. • The remaining time before this unit will shut itself off is shown on the display. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you set previously.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 41 ENG Reset function REMOTE CONTROL 1 Press the MUTE button. MUTE appears on the display. 2 Press “0” button five times and then • press the ENTER button. • “INITIAL : NO” appears on the display. …† buttons to select “YES”. 3 Press The unit will turn off after 5 seconds. • MAIN UNIT 1 Turn off the power and hold the SELECT( ) button for longer than 5 seconds. • POWER STANDBY indicator will flash.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 42 Convenient functions (cont’d) Adjust the display You can adjust the brightness of the display. Press the DIMMER button. • Each time you press this, the brightness changes as follows : DARK ➝ BRIGHT. Using headphones Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure. Connect the headphones to the headphone jack and listen to music. • Do not turn the volume up too high when you use headphones as It may damage your hearing.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 43 Operating your TV with the remote control 1 Press POWER button to turn on the TV. 2 Press TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 3 Point the remote control toward the TV. 4 While holding down POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. ENG • If there is more than one code listed for your TV in the table, enter one at a time to determine which code works. • If the code matches the TV's code, the TV will be turned off.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 44 Operating your TV with the remote control (cont’d) TV Brand Code List Brand Code Number 056, 057, 058 001, 015 001, 002, 003, 004,005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014 AOC 001, 018, 040, 048 BELL & HOWELL (M.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 45 Operating your DVD or VCR with the remote control 1 Press POWER button to turn on the DVD (VCR). 2 Press DVD button to set the remote to DVD mode. 3 Point the remote control toward the DVD (VCR). 4 While holding down POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of DVD (VCR). ENG • If you operate VCR, press VCR button to set the remote to VCR mode.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 46 Operating your DVD or VCR with the remote control (cont’d) VCR Brand Code List Brand ADMIRAL (M.WARDS) AWIA AKAI ANAM AOC AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL & HOWELL (M.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 47 ENG Before calling for service Check Symptom Remedy The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? • Connect the power plug to the outlet. A function does not work when the button is pressed. • Is there static electricity in the air? • Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. • Are the speakers and external • Connect them correctly. components connected properly? Sound is not produced.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 48 Before calling for service (cont’d) Symptom Check Remedy • Are the surround back speakers • Refer to pages 12~13 to connect it properly. connected properly? There is no sound from surround back speakers Can't select EX/ES mode. Can't select Dolby Pro • Is the S.BACK(Surround Back) selected to NONE in Speaker Setup? • Refer to pages 22~23 to select LARGE or SMALL. • Is Surround Mode set to EX/ES? • Refer to page 34 to set Surround Mode to EX/ES.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 49 ENG Specifications GENERAL FM TUNER AMPLIFIER FREQUENCY RESPONSE VIDEO OUTPUT Speaker system Impedance Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Front / Surround 4Ω x 4 100W 200W 3.9 x 10.6 x 3.8 inches 3.1 Ibs / 2.6 Ibs 120V, 60 Hz 0.9W 100W 90W 12.7 Ibs 16.9 x 5.7 x 13.7 inches 41°F~+95°F 10%~75% 87.5~108.0MHz 12dBf MONO/STEREO 55/55dB MONO/STEREO 0.3/0.
HT-AS720S-XAA-ENG 2007.8.21 6:8 PM Page 50 SAMSUNG AV receiver LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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