HT-BD3252 5.1CH Blu-ray Home Theater System user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-BD3252A_XAA_0724-1.
Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Theater PLAYER FEATURES Playback of many disc types, plus an FM Tuner The HT-BD3252 allows you to play various discs, including BD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW/-R(V mode), CD, MP3, JPEG, DivX, MKV, MP4 and CD-R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. Full HD Audio Decoding Support (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA Essential) Please refer to www.DOLBY.COM and DTS.COM for more detail.
Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD. * The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary. Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc. Not all discs will have the features described below.
Key features of your new Blu-ray Home Theater WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below.
ENG Safety information SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage Inside the product CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Safety information 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 (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
ENG Contents 2 3 4 Player Features Blu-ray Disc Features What’s Included 5 6 Safety Warnings Precautions GETTING STARTED 10 11 Before Reading the User’s Manual Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION 14 15 Front Panel Rear Panel REMOTE CONTROL 16 18 Tour of the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control CONNECTIONS 20 22 24 30 32 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Wireless Receiving Connecting external devices/your tv via HDMI (Best Quality) Connecting the component Video out to your T
Contents 39 Setting up the Speaker Options 44 46 Setting up the Display Options Setting up the Video Display/Output Options 48 Setting up the HDMI Setup Options 51 Setting up the Parental Lock 53 Setting up the Network Setup Options 58 System Device Management SYSTEM UPGRADE 59 61 61 61 61 Firmware Upgrade System Information Firmware Upgrade Notification DivX(R) Registration DivX(R) Deactivation WATCHING A MOVIE 62 63 64 65 65 66 67 67 68 Using the Display Function Using the Disc Menu & Pop
VIEWING A PICTURE 73 73 73 74 74 Viewing a Picture Slide Show/Speed Rotate Zoom Go To Photo List SOUND MODE 75 75 76 SFE(Sound Field Effect) Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Effect USING THE USB FUNCTION 77 Playing Media Files Using the USB Host Feature RADIO 79 79 Listening to Radio Presetting Stations USING AN iPod 80 82 Listening to Music Watching a Movie PC STREAMING FUNCTION 83 Connecting to a PC and Playing MP3, JPEG, DIVX, MKV and MP4 Content USING THE E-CONTENTS 85
Getting started BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon h g f Z C V Term BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. BD-RE This involves a function available on the BD-RE. BD-R This involves a function available on the BD-R. DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW DVD-R Audio CD A G This involves a function available on DVD-RW. (V mode and finalized only) This involves a function available on DVD-R.
ENG DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo BD-ROM BD-RE/BD-R Recorded content AUDIO + VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO-CD Max.
Getting started Discs that cannot be played • • • • HD DVD Disc DVD-RAM 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. DVD-RW(VR mode) M • DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc • CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD • 3 1/2 inch MD (mini disc) Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed.
❖ BD-RE/BD-R Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups, or recording personal video. ENG Disc Types ❖ BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format, for playback on Blu-ray Home Theaters. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.
Description FRONT PANEL 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 POWER BUTTON Turns the Blu-ray Home Theater on and off. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX ➞ HDMI 1 ➞ HDMI 2 ➞ FM Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. Tunes down the FM frequency band. STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback.
ENG REAR PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 FM ANT. 1 HDMI IN ● DESCRIPTION FM ANT. SPEAKERS OUT 2 WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS OUT 12 13 FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK Connect the FM antenna. iPOD JACK Connect the iPOD dock connector here. TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS SPK) The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver amplifier. HDMI IN JACKS Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.
Remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 21 1 2 3 22 23 24 4 5 6 7 8 25 26 27 9 28 10 11 29 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 16 HT-BD3252A_XAA_0724-1.
POWER button 19 PIP button 2 BD RECEIVER button 20 DISC MENU button 3 TV button 21 OPEN/CLOSE button 4 Number (0~9) buttons 22 DIMMER button 5 AUDIO button 6 SLOW, MO/ST button 7 Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons PLAY button STOP button SEARCH buttons 8 BD button TUNER button AUX button 24 SOURCE button 25 SUBTITLE button 26 PAUSE button 9 VOLUME button 27 MUTE button 10 STEP button 28 TUNING/CH button 11 MENU button 29 RETURN button 12 Cursor/ENTER button 30 EXIT but
Remote control SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control. When operating a TV with the remote control 1. Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 3. While holding down the POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. • If there is more than one code listed for your TV in the table, enter one at a time to determine which code works.
No. No. Brand 1 Admiral (M.Wards) 56, 57, 58 44 MTC 18 2 A Mark 01, 15 45 NEC 18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60 3 Anam 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 46 Nikei 03 12, 13, 14 47 Onking 03 Code Brand ENG TV Brand Code List Code AOC 01, 18, 40, 48 48 Onwa 03 5 Bell & Howell (M.
Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Home Theater 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 Blu-ray Home Theater 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 distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV.
ENG Connecting The Speakers 1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab. 3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Blu-ray Home Theater by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. Black Red ● CONNECTIONS Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) SPEAKERS OUT Subwoofer Speaker Center Speaker SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT.
Connections CONNECTING THE WIRELESS RECEIVING Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000) This product (HT-BD3252) should be connected with the SWA-4000 only. Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) SPEAKERS OUT Center Speaker Subwoofer SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. 1 HDMI IN 2 WIRELESS SPK Surround Speaker (L) AUX IN VIDEO OUT Surround Speaker (R) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE 1. Connect the front, center and subwoofer speakers to the Blu-Ray Home Theater, referring to page 21. FM ANT. 2.
● CONNECTIONS Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card or any other device that uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) near the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
Connections CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES/YOUR TV VIA HDMI (BEST QUALITY) HDMI is a digital standard interface for connection to such devices as a TV, projector, DVD player, Blu-ray player, set top box and more. HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source. By connecting through the HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) interface, you can play back digital video and audio.
ENG HDMI Auto Detection Function The player's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 45. - If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen. • What is the HDCP? HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting BD/DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied.
Connections CONNECTING THE COMPONENT VIDEO OUT TO YOUR TV (BETTER QUALITY) M You can select from a variety of resolution settings such as 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i, depending on the disc type. (See page 46) The actual resolution may differ from the setting in the Setup menu if both Component and HDMI cables are connected. The resolution may also be different depending on the disc.
You can enjoy music and video files from an iPod through the main unit. For iPod operation with this Blu-ray home theater, see this page and pages 80 ~ 82. FM ANT. SPEAKERS OUT 1 HDMI IN ENG CONNECTING AN iPod 2 WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT ● CONNECTIONS (supplied) 1. Connect the iPod Dock to the iPod Jack on the rear side of the main unit. 2. Place the iPod in the dock. • “iPod Connected” message appears on the TV screen.
Connections CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). 1. Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the Digital Output of the external digital component. 2. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit to select D.IN input. • The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX ➞ HDMI 1 ➞ HDMI 2 ➞ FM. SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT.
ENG AUX : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. 1. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the Audio Out of the external analog component. • Be sure to match connector colors. SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. 1 HDMI IN ● CONNECTIONS 2. Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX input. • You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit. The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX ➞ HDMI 1 ➞ HDMI 2 ➞ FM.
Connections CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK To access network service or upgrade the current firmware, you must make one of the following connections. By connecting to a network, you can access the BD-LIVE, Blockbuster, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube services, PC streaming and Software upgrades from Samsung’s update server. We recommend you use an AP or router for the network. If you don’t have one, you'll need two network providing services to use the PC streaming function.
ENG Case 2 : Connecting to a Wireless IP sharer You can connect to network with a Wireless IP sharer. See page 54 for Wireless Network Setup. SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. 1 HDMI IN 2 WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT Modem Port ● CONNECTIONS Wireless IP sharer OR Modem Cable Wireless LAN Adapter • This unit is compatible with the supplied Wireless LAN Adapter. • You can also use the wireless network by connecting the Wireless LAN Adapter Gender to the Wireless LAN Adapter.
Connections CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL 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. FM Antenna (supplied) SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT. 1 HDMI IN 2 WIRELESS SPK AUX IN VIDEO OUT FM ANT. M This unit does not receive AM broadcasts. Cooling Fan The cooling fan supplies cool air to the unit to prevent overheating.
ENG Basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Theater This section introduces basic playback functions and playback by disc type. BEFORE PLAYING • Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input (the input the Blu-ray Home Theater is connected to). ● BASIC FUNCTIONS After plugging in the Blu-ray Home Theater, the first time you press the POWER button, this screen comes up: If you want to select a language, press a NUMBER button.
Basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Theater ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION ❖ The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the firmware version.
ENG SETTING THE SOUND Setting the Power On / Off Melody Sound A Melody sound can be set so it is heard each time you turn the player on or off. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. System Information Music Time Zone Photo Clock Set Setup Power On/Off sound : On On Off BD Data Management Audio DivX(R) Registration Display DivX(R) Deactivation HDMI System Update 4.
Basic functions of your Blu-ray Home Theater SLOW MOTION PLAY/STEP MOTION PLAY Slow Motion Play hgfZCV In pause or step mode, press the SLOW button on the remote control for Slow Motion play. • If you press the SLOW button, 1/8 1/4 1/2 • To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY ( ) button. M This ( ) icon indicates when an invalid button is pressed. No sound is heard during slow mode. Slow motion operates only in the forward direction.
ENG System setup SETTING THE CLOCK Choose your time zone 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Music Photo DVD Setup 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select System, then press the ENTER or ► button. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Time Zone, then press the ENTER or ► button. 5. Use the ◄ ► button to place the cursor to the appropriate time zone for your area and press the ENTER button.
Language setup SETTING UP THE LANGUAGE OPTIONS Once you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu language options, they will be applied automatically every time you watch a movie. If you want to choose a different audio and subtitle language while playing a disc, you can also use the disc menu to make the selection. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button.
ENG Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Dynamic Compression ● AUDIO SETUP This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. • On : When Movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud. • Off : You can enjoy the movie with the standard Dynamic Range.
Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Sound Edit You can adjust the level for each speaker. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ENTER or ► button.
ENG Setting the Auto Sound Calibration By setting the ASC function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for your environment.
Audio setup SETTING UP THE SPEAKER OPTIONS Setting the Auto Sound Calibration To set the Auto Sound Calibration 1. Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. DVD Setup 3. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Sound Edit Language Audio ◄ ► HDMI Network Parental 5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ENTER or ►button. AV Sync Music • Audio setup menu will be displayed.
ENG Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. Music Photo DVD Setup 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Audio, then press the ENTER or ► button. • Audio setup menu will be displayed.
Display setup SETTING UP THE DISPLAY OPTIONS This function allows you to setup the TV screen settings. This function depends on the disc or TV type. It may not work with some discs or TVs. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. System Music Language Photo DVD Setup Audio ◄ Display ► HDMI 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Display, then press the ENTER or ► button. Display setup menu will be displayed.
Movies are usually filmed at 24 frames per second. Some Blu-ray Discs have the capability of playing back at this frame rate. Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to On allows you to adjust the Blu-ray Home Theater's HDMI output to 24 frames per second for improved picture quality. ENG Movie Frame (24 Fs) System Music Photo DVD Setup You can enjoy the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature only on a TV supporting this frame rate.
Display setup SETTING UP THE VIDEO DISPLAY/OUTPUT OPTIONS Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc playback HDMI Component (HDMI&Comp. connected / Comp. connected only) COMPOSITE 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 1080i 480i 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) on 1080p@24F 480i / 1080i 480i 1080i, Movie Frame (24Fs) off 1080i 1080i 480i 720p 720p 720p 480i 480p 480p 480p 480i 480i 480p 480i 480i HDMI Component (HDMI&Comp. connected / Comp.
The Progressive Mode helps to improve picture quality when viewing 480i resolution DVD discs. • Auto : Select this to have the player automatically set the best picture for the DVD you're watching. • Video : Select this for the best picture from Concert or TV show DVDs.
HDMI setup SETTING UP THE HDMI SETUP OPTIONS You can set the HDMI options such as Anynet+, HDMI Format, BD Wise, HDMI Audio. Language Music Audio Photo Display DVD Setup ◄ HDMI ◄ 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Network 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. Parental 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select HDMI, then press the ENTER or ► button. HDMI setup menu will be displayed. 4.
● HDMI SETUP M ENG TV Anynet+ Menu When you press the Anynet+ button on your Samsung TV's remote n control, the following On-Screen Display (OSD) will be shown.
HDMI setup SETTING UP THE HDMI SETUP OPTIONS HDMI Audio The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled On/Off. • On : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only.
ENG Parental setup SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Parental, then press the ENTER or ► button.
Parental setup SETTING UP THE PARENTAL LOCK If you forgot your password 1. Remove the disc. 2. Press and hold the STOP () button on the main unit for 5 seconds or more. • All settings will revert to the factory settings. M When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the BD data will be deleted. Setting the Rating Level 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Rating Level, then press the ENTER or ► button. 2.
ENG Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS To obtain information on the proper settings, check the network settings on your computer or contact your Internet provider. To set the network of your Blu-ray Home Theater, follow the steps below. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button. Music Photo ● NETWORK SETUP 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Audio Display HDMI DVD Setup Network ◄ Parental 3.
Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS 6. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired item, then press the ENTER button. • If DHCP is set to Off and, DNS to Manual, enter your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and Primary DNS settings (Secondary DNS is optional). Music Photo DVD Setup Audio Cable Network Display HDMI DHCP Network IP Address Parental Subnet Mask ◄ Network Selection : Cable : Off ◄ Cable Network : 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 Wireless Network : 255 . 255 . 255 . 000 ► Proxy : 000 .
Music Photo DVD M Setup Audio Network Selection : Wireless Wireless Network Cable Network HDMI Access Point : Not Selected ◄ Network Wireless Network ◄ DHCP : On Parental Proxy IP Address : 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 Display NTP Server : 255 . 255 . 255 . 000 : Off Network Connection Test : 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 Subnet Mask If DHCP is set to On, you can't select IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway. Gateway BD-LIVE Internet : Allow (Vaild Only) : Auto Connection : 000 . 000 . 000 .
Network setup SETTING UP THE NETWORK SETUP OPTIONS • If DHCP is set to On and, DNS to Manual, enter your DNS Server. Music Photo DVD Setup Audio Display Network Selection : Wireless Wireless Network Cable Network : Not Selected ◄ Wireless Network ◄ : On Proxy : 000 . 000 . 000 . 000 HDMI Access Point Network DHCP Parental IP Address ► NTP : 255 . 255Server . 255 . 000 : Off Network Connection Test : 000 . 000 . 000 .
To setup, follow steps 1~3 on page 53. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select NTP Server, then press the ENTER or ► button. • On : The player automatically connects to the Internet server in order to adjust the time setting. • Off : The player does not connect to the Internet server to adjust the time setting.
BD data management BD Data (stored in external USB flash memory) is Blu-ray Disc content such as trailers and other special features downloaded from the BD-LIVE service or Blu-ray Discs. * You must have a minimum 1GB USB Memory device inserted in one of the USB slots in order to download content from BD-LIVE. SYSTEM DEVICE MANAGEMENT You can manage user data stored in BD data. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button.
ENG System upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray Home Theater's firmware in the future. To upgrade this firmware you must : 1. Go to samsung.com and refer to the ‘Support’ page to download the latest firmware. You can use a CD-R or a USB flash drive to perform the firmware upgrade. For more information, see “Upgrade Manual” at the website mentioned above. or ● SYSTEM UPGRADE 2. Connect the network (see pages 30~31) and follow the steps below. FIRMWARE UPGRADE 1.
System upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE 6. To perform the system upgrade, press the ◄ ► buttons to select Start and then press the ENTER button. BD Data Menagement Music DivX(R) Registration System Update DivX(R) Deactivation Photo DVD Setup System 1 2 Update 3 System 4 ◄ ► Language Audio The new update data was found. Current Version : XXXXX Display New Version : XXXXX HDMI Network Parental Start Cancel 7. The system update gets started.
ENG SYSTEM INFORMATION When the firmware upgrade is done, check the firmware details by following the steps below. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or ► button.
Watching a movie USING THE DISPLAY FUNCTION hgfZCV 1. During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. • If the Blu-ray Disc has the PIP feature, press the INFO button in the PIP section to display PIP-related information. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. 3. Press the ◄ ► buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button.
ENG USING THE DISC MENU & POPUP/TITLE MENU Using the Disc Menu hZ PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS 1. During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the remote control. M ▼ 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu may not be available. ● WATCHING A MOVIE 2. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ► or ENTER button. • The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc. Z Using the Title Menu 1.
Watching a movie REPEAT PLAY Repeat the current chapter or title. Repeat playback hgfZCV 1. During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. Repeat Off 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Chapter or Title. • Blu-ray Disc/DVD repeats play by chapter or title. 3. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again, then press the ▲▼ buttons to select Off. M Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not be available. Using the A-B Repeat function 1.
ENG SELECTING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE hgfZ You can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button Audio 1/4 ENG Dolby Digital Multi CH ● WATCHING A MOVIE 1. Press the AUDIO button during playback. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly. • The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 2. To remove the Audio bar, press the EXIT button. Using the INFO button 1. During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. 2.
Watching a movie SELECTING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Using the INFO button 1. During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Subtitle. 3. Press the ◄ ► buttons on the remote control to select the desired subtitle language. M Depending on the Blu-ray Disc / DVD, you may be able to change the desired subtitle in the Disc Menu. Press the DISC MENU button.
ENG PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) SETTINGS The PIP feature allows you to view additional content (such as commentaries) in a small screen window while the movie is playing. h Using the PIP button 1. If the current Blu-ray Disc features the PIP function, you can use the PIP button to turn PIP On or Off. ● WATCHING A MOVIE 2. Each time you press the PIP button, you can toggle between PIP On and PIP Off.
Watching a movie DIVX, MKV, MP4 PLAYBACK The functions discussed on this page apply to DivX, MKV, MP4 disc playback only. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the #, $ button. • Goes to the next file whenever you press the $ button, if there are over 2 files on the disc. • Goes to the previous file whenever you press the # button, if there are over 2 files on the disc. Fast Playback During playback, press the , button.
DivX is a video file format developed by Microsoft and is based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide audio and video data over the Internet in real-time. ENG DivX(Digital internet video express) MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio encoding so that you can watch a movie at near DVD-quality video and audio. 1. Supported Formats This product only supports the following media formats.
Listening to music BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE CONTROL USED FOR AUDIO CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 DISC PLAYBACK 1. PAUSE button : Pauses playback. 0 STOP ) button : During playback, moves to the next page in the 2. SKIP ( Music List or moves to the next track in the Playlist. PLAY 3. PLAY button : Plays the currently selected track. 4. ▲▼ buttons : Selects a track(song) in the Music List or Playlist. ME NU RE TU RN ENTER IN EX IT FO A B C D 5.
2. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURN button. The Music List screen is displayed on your TV. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track you want to play, then press the ENTER button. ► TRACK 001 1/18 00:02:24 / 00:05:57 CD A Play Mode Video CD CD ◄ Music TRACK 001 00:04:08 ► Photo TRACK 002 00:03:41 Setup TRACK 003 00:03:17 TRACK 004 00:03:36 TRACK 005 00:03:47 TRACK 006 00:03:50 ◄ TRACK 007 B Playlist 00:03:54 ● LISTENING TO MUSIC 1.
Listening to music AF Playlist You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. 1. Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. • For an Audio CD, the first track will be played automatically. • For an MP3 disc, press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button.
ENG Viewing a picture VIEWING A PICTURE 1. Insert a JPEG disc into the Disc Slot. • The Menu screen is displayed. CD CD .. Photo ◄ ◄ Setup • The Photo List is displayed. 176.JPG 08 JUL 2000 127 KB ► BEACH.JPG 17 JUL 2000 27 KB KE.JPG 10 JUL 2000 194 KB KE2.JPG 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a picture. 10 JUL 2000 20 JUL 2000 30 KB NEW_BEE.JPG 08 JUL 2000 76 KB 18 JUL 2000 17 KB _______1_.JPG • To see the next page, press the SKIP ( ) button.
Viewing a picture ZOOM To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 73. 4. Press the ENTER button. 5. Press the YELLOW(C) button. _____1_.JPG 03/07 CD A r90° 6. Use the YELLOW(C) or ZOOM button to zoom the image in/out. C Zoom B u90° Slide Show D Speed - To move the area Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to the area you want to enlarge. x2 Move C Zoom - To stop the Zoom Press the YELLOW(C) button. GO TO PHOTO LIST To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Viewing a Picture" on page 73. 4.
ENG Sound mode SFE(SOUND FIELD EFFECT) MODE You can set the SFE best suited for the type of music you are listening to. ● SOUND MODE Press the SFE MODE button. • SFE MODE appears on the display panel. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows HALL1 ➞ HALL2 ➞ JAZZ ➞ CHURCH ➞ ROCK ➞ SFE OFF. • • • • • HALL : Provides a clear vocal as if listening in a concert hall. JAZZ : Recommended setting for Jazz. ROCK : Recommended setting for Rock.
Sound mode Dolby Pro Logic II EFFECT This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC mode. 1. Press the PL II MODE button to select MUSIC mode. PL II EFFECT button. 2. Press the • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. 3. Press the ◄ ► buttons to select the desired effect setting. • PANORAMA : This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting "wraparound" effect with side wall imaging. You can select either 0 or 1.
ENG Using the USB function PLAYING MEDIA FILES USING THE USB HOST FEATURE You can enjoy media files such as pictures and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera. ● USING THE USB FUNCTION 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front of the unit. 2. USB Connected appears on the display screen and then disappears. 3. USB icon is displayed on your TV and you can play the stored files.
Using the USB function USB Host Specification USB Host Specification Non-compliance Operational Limitations • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. • Supports the device of which the connected drive is formatted in the FAT(FAT, FAT16, FAT32) file system. • Does not support a device that requires installing a separate driver on the PC (Windows).
ENG Radio LISTENING TO RADIO Remote Control 1. Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. • Manual Tuning : Briefly press the TUNING/CH ( frequency incrementally. ● RADIO 2. Tune in to the desired station. • Automatic Tuning 1 : When the SKIP ( ) button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. • Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the TUNING/CH ( ) button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. ) button to increase or decrease the Main Unit 1.
Using an iPod You can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. LISTENING TO MUSIC You can play music files stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the Blu-ray Home Theater. 1. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the Blu-ray Home Theater. 2. Place the iPod in the Dock. • Your iPod is automatically turned on. • “iPod Connected” message appears on the TV screen. 3. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 4.
ENG To move to the Music List and select a track: 1. Press the MENU or STOP button. • It stops playing and returns to the music list. 2. Press the S,T buttons to select the file you want to play and press the ENTER button. • Press the RETURN or W button to return to the parent menu. iPod Music categories Now Playing : Plays a recently played file or moves to the playback screen of the current file. Artists : To play by artist. Songs : To play in numeric or alphabetical order Playlists : To play by Playlist.
Using an iPod WATCHING A MOVIE You can play video files stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the Blu-ray Home Theater. 1. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the Blu-ray Home Theater. 2. In the iPod screen, move to Videos > Settings and set the TV Out option to On. 3. Place the iPod in the Dock. • “iPod Connected” message appears on the TV screen. 4. Press the S,T,W, X buttons on the remote control to select iPod mode. 5.
ENG PC streaming function CONNECTING TO A PC AND PLAYING MP3, JPEG, DIVX, MKV AND MP4 CONTENT The shared folder setup method may be different, depending on the PC operating system. ● PC STREAMING FUNCTION You can connect the Blu-ray Home Theater to a PC and play mp3, jpeg, DivX, MKV and MP4 file content in a shared folder. (Refer to pages 30~31 for the connection) 1. Use a router and LAN cable or wireless LAN adapter to connect between the PC and Blu-ray Home Theater. 2.
PC streaming function CONNECTING TO A PC AND PLAYING MP3, JPEG, DIVX, MKV AND MP4 CONTENT 4. Press the ▲▼ button to select a desired folder. No disc Select Folder DISC e-Contents ► ADMIN$ CS DS FS GS print$ SharedD B C s Save ² Return a Network Search • Manual Mode 1. Enter in the IP address of the PC that has the shared folders. No disc Manual Search DISC e-Contents ► 1 2 3 4 3 4 Please input IP address B C 0 « Number . 0 . 0 0 . s Select ² Return a Network Search 2.
ENG Using the e-contents With this Blu-ray Home Theater, you can use the e-Contents service (YouTube, for example) via the network. After performing the network connection (see pages 30~31), check the network setup (see pages 53~57). M According to company policy, the specifications are subject to change. ● USING THE E-CONTENTS e-Content video playback may pause, stop or buffer, depending on your broadband speed.
Using the e-contents USING BLOCKBUSTER 6. Press the ▲▼◄ ► button to select the desired title, then press the ENTER button. Title Detalis Polar Bear Polar Bear likes water. Rent for $3.99 7. Press the ◄ ► button to select the Rent or Buy, then press the ENTER button. Buy for $14.95 Checkout Polar Bear Polar Bear likes water. 8. Press the ◄ ► button to select the Submit Order, then press the ENTER button. If you want to play any of the titles that you bought, simply click Play Now.
ENG 3. If you have an existing account, you will see the next window if Yes was selected. Select "I'm now a member". netflix.com/activate exit ● USING THE E-CONTENTS M Video quality of the Netflix contents (SD or HD) depends on the network speed and the original bit rate. In order to activate your Blu-ray Home Theater with Netflix, visit the www.netflix.com/ samsung and then enter the activation code. 4.
Using the e-contents USING NETFLIX 7. Press the search button (/) to select a scene of your choice. • To stop the movie or go to the instant movie list, press the upper arrow key or press Stop. M For more information on the Netflix Instant Streaming feature visit http:www.netflix.com/help/ tv or login to your Netflix account and click "Help" at the top of the page. USING PANDORA Pandora provides music personalized to your taste. PANDORA 1.
Johndoe@sumsung.com Pandora Station Title 1 Create a New Station Days Past Station Title 2AB Loreta And Desire Misty Station Title 3A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m Isabelle n o p q r s t u v Station Title 4 Title 1 w x y z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 – Song _ + = .
Using the e-contents USING YOUTUBE This Blu-ray Home Theater enables you to use the following services provided by YouTube. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the BLUE(D) button. ❖ YouTube screen elements Country Selection Information: Shows a country that you selected. YouTube / You Tube Worldwide bkj Most viewed Top rated Most Popular Most Discussed Top Favorites Most Linked Most Responded Featured Visited History My Favorites Today 1/5 abc...
If you select a country in Country Setup, you can view videos from the YouTube site of that country. 1. Press the ▲▼ button to select the Country Setup, then press the ENTER button. YouTube / You Tube Worldwide Player Library Worldwide India Poland Search Australia Ireland Russia Brazil Israel South Korea Canada Italy Spain Czech Republic Japan Sweden France Mexico Taiwan Germany Netherlands United Kingdom Hong Kong New Zealand Country Setup Account Management 2.
Using the e-contents Playing a video 1. Press the ▲▼ button to select the desired category. YouTube / You Tube Worldwide Today Most viewed 1/5 abc... Top rated 00:06:20 Views : 5969 Most Popular Most Discussed Rating : 2009-05-21 Rating : 2009-05-21 Rating : 2009-05-21 def... Top Favorites 00:06:20 Views : 5969 Most Linked ghi... Most Responded 00:06:20 Views : 5969 Featured Visited History jkl... My Favorites 00:06:20 Views : 5969 Rating : a Log In YouTube / 2.
5. Press the ENTER button in the text field repeatedly to select a desired letter, number or icon. YouTube / You Tube Worldwide Search Today Player Library abI Search 1/5 abc... abc Country Setup.. @ 1 Account Management 4 ghi 7 pgrs Ø Delete 00:06:20 Views : 5969 abc 3 5 jkl mno 6 Views : 5969 8 tuv 9 wxyz 2 def... ghi... Views : 5969 0 a a/A/1/ def b Blank 00:06:20 2009-05-21 00:06:20 Rating : 2009-05-21 Rating : 2009-05-21 jkl...
Using the e-contents My Favorites Playing a video saved in My Favorites 1. Press the ▲▼ button to select the My Favorites in the category list. YouTube / You Tube Worldwide bkj 1/5 Most viewed abc... Top rated Most Discussed 2. Press the ► button to move to the contents list, then press the ▲▼ button to select the desired video. M Rating : 2009-05-21 Rating : 2009-05-21 Rating : 2009-05-21 def... Top Favorites 00:06:20 Views : 5969 Most Linked ghi...
ENG Convenient function SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION You can set the time that the Blu-ray Home Theater will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. ● CONVENIENT FUNCTION • Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : 10 ➞ 20 ➞ 30 ➞ 60 ➞ 90 ➞ 120 ➞ 150 ➞ OFF. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press the SLEEP button. • The remaining time before the Blu-ray Home Theater will shut itself off is displayed. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set earlier.
Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. SYMPTOM Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc. • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on. The iPod fails to connect. • Check the condition of the iPod connector and Dock.
ENG SYMPTOM Check/Remedy • You can play 16:9 BD/DVDs in 16:9 Wide mode, 4:3 Letter Box mode, or 4:3 Pan - Scan mode, but 4:3 BD/DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the Blu-ray Disc jacket and then select the appropriate function. • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or a strange noise is heard.) • The Blu-ray Home Theater is not working normally. • Turn off the power, and press and hold the STOP ( ) button on the main unit for longer than 5 seconds.
Appendix CAUTIONS ON HANDLING AND STORING DISCS Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Disc Storage Do not keep in direct sunlight M Keep in a cool ventilated area Keep in a clean Protection jacket. Store vertically.
General Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal / noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion BD (Blu-ray Disc) Frequency response AC 120V, 60Hz 85 W 9.9 Ibs 17.3 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 13.1 (D) inches +41°F to +95°F 10 % to 75 % 55 dB 12 dB 0.8 % Reading Speed : 4.917m/sec Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec.
Appendix SPECIFICATIONS Speaker system Speaker Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 5.1ch speaker system Center Surround Front 3Ω 3Ω 3Ω 140Hz~50kHz 140Hz~20kHz 140Hz~20kHz 87dB/W/M 87dB/W/M 87dB/W/M 170W 165W 165W 340W 330W 330W Front : 10.23 x 47.32 x 10.23 inches Surround : 3.95 x 8.26 x 3.89 inches Center : 11.80 x 2.32 x 1.97 inches Subwoofer : 7.91 x 15.90 x 16.10 inches Front : 6.35 Ibs, Center : 0.
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