HT-E3500 HT-E3530 HT-E3550 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment 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-E3500_XY_0229.
Safety Information Warning 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 This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Disc Storage & Management 01 Safety Information • 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.
Safety Information • Do not use the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while walking or moving around. Using the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while moving around may cause you to bump into objects, trip, and/or fall, and cause serious injury. • If you want to enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D device (3D compliant AV receiver or TV) to the product’s HDMI OUT port using a high-speed HDMI cable. Put on 3D glasses before playing the 3D content.
01 Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Safety Information • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION 2 3 3 3 4 5 Warning Disc Storage & Management Handling Cautions Using the 3D Function Licence Copyright 7 8 11 12 12 13 Disk and Format Compatibility Logos of Discs the product can play Accessories Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control SETTINGS 21 22 23 24 28 29 31 The Initial Settings Procedure The Home Screen Accessing the Settings Screen Settings Menu Functions Networks and the Internet Upgrading Software Setting Up AllShare GETTING STARTED CONNECTIONS 14 14 15 16 16 18
Getting Started Disk and Format Compatibility 02 Disc types and contents your product can play Disc Type Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc VIDEO DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Details BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVDR/+R discs that have been recorded and finalised, or a USB storage media containing DivX, MKV, MP4 contents.
Getting Started Region Code Logos of Discs the product can play Blu-ray players 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 DVD-VIDEO Region Code Area A North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
Video File Support Container AVI Audio Codec Resolution MP3 AC3 DTS WMA PCM 1920x1080 MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP *.mkv MKV DivX 5.1/6.0 H.264 BP/MP/HP *.wmv WMV (wmv9) *.mp4 MP4 *.mpg *.mpeg PS VC-1 AP VC-1 SM MP4 (mp4v) H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG1 MPEG2 H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3 AC3 DTS WMA AAC MP1, 2 AC3 DTS Getting Started *.avi Video Codec DivX 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.
Getting Started 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/External HDD/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the product. • Your product supports the FAT 16, FAT 32, and NTFS files systems. • Connect USB devices directly to the product’s USB port. Connecting through a USB cable may cause compatibility problems.
Accessories 02 Check for the supplied accessories below.
Getting Started Front Panel PLAY/PAUSE ENTER STOP OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION VOLUME CONTROL DISPLAY DISC TRAY USB HOST POWER REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR | NOTE | To upgrade the product's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. When the product displays the 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.
Remote Control 02 Tour of the Remote Control FUNCTION VOLUME Adjust the volume. MUTE - + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press to select Blu-ray's mode. (AUX, BD/DVD, etc.). To open and close the disc tray. Getting Started Turn the product on and off. Cut off the sound temporarily. Press numeric buttons to operate options. 9 DISC MENU TITLE MENU 0 Press to view the disc menu. POPUP Press to search backwards or forwards. Press to skip backwards or forwards. Press to play a disc.
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. Centre Subwoofer Front (R) Product Surround (R) Front (L) Surround (L) Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.
Speaker Components 03 HT-E3500 (R) (L) FRONT Connections (L) (R) SURROUND CENTRE SUBWOOFER HT-E3530 SCREW (5X20): 6EA SCREW (5X15): 2EA STAND BASE (L) (R) (L) FRONT STAND (R) SURROUND SPEAKER CABLE CENTRE SUBWOOFER HT-E3550 SCREW (5X20): 12EA STAND (L) (R) FRONT STAND BASE (L) SPEAKER CABLE SCREW (5X15): 4EA (R) SURROUND CENTRE SUBWOOFER English HT-E3500_XY_0229.
Connections Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-E3530 only - Front Speakers * HT-E3550 only - Front/Surround Speakers 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. 2. Use the driver to combine the screws (5x20) on the 3 marked holes. 1 Stand Base 2 Stand 3. Straighten a supplied speaker wire and put in the hole on the centre of Stand Base. 4. Connect the upper Speaker to the assembled Stand. 3 4 Speaker Stand 5.
In case of HT-E3500 03 Front Speaker (L) Centre Speaker Connections Surround Speaker (L) SURROUND IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT Surround Speaker (R) SURROUND Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer CENTER FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT LAN Refer to page 15 for the speakers of HT-E3530/HT-E3550. | CAUTION | If you want to install the product on the wall, fasten the screws or nails on the wall firmly and use the holes on the rear of speaker to install.
Connections Connecting to a TV Select either Method 1 or Method 2. AUX IN AUX IN FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER VIDEO OUT FM ANT L VIDEO OUT LAN FM ANT L R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (Cable not supplied.
Connecting to External Devices AUX IN FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER VIDEO OUT Connections AUX IN VIDEO OUT FM ANT L 03 To select the correct mode for an external device, press the FUNCTION button. Each time you press the button, the mode changes in this order : BD/DVD D. IN AUX FM LAN FM ANT L R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (Cable not supplied.
Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) AUX IN FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT CENTER VIDEO OUT LAN FM ANT L R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 . Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA 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. | NOTE | This product does not receive AM broadcasts.
Settings The Initial Settings Procedure Initial Settings I On-Screen Language 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 analouge 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 analouge TVs.
Settings The Home Screen Initial Settings I Network - Wired Choose the method to configure Internet Protocol (IP). Please make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected. Auto : Configure IP automatically. 3 ™ Manual Auto Settings 2 a Previous d Skip < Move " Select 6 . The product verifies the network connection and then connects to the network. When it is done, press the E button. The Initial Settings Complete screen appears, and then the Home screen appears.
Accessing the Settings Screen Display ► 3D Settings Audio TV Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Original Network BD Wise : On System Resolution : Auto Language Movie Frame (24 Fs) : Auto Security HDMI Color Format : Auto General HDMI Deep Color : Auto Support Progressive Mode : Auto 2 . To access the menus, sub-menus, and options on the Settings screen, please refer to the remote control illustration below.
Settings Settings Menu Functions Display 3D Settings Set up the 3D related functions. 3D Blu-ray Playback Mode: Select whether to play a Bluray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode. If you move to the Home menu while in 3D mode, the product will switch to 2D automatically. Screen Size: Enter the size of the TV attached to the product. The product will automatically adjust the 3D output to the screen size of the TV. TV Aspect Ratio Lets you adjust the output of the product to the screen size of your TV.
Audio You can set the speaker options. Speaker Selection Lets you select which speakers you want active, either the TV's speakers or the Home theater's speakers. 04 Speaker Settings 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.
Settings Network System Language Wired Network Settings For more information about Network Settings and network functions, see "Networks and the Internet" starting on page 28. Network Test Lets you test the Internet Protocol setup to see if it is working correctly. Network Status Lets you check whether a connection to the network and the Internet have been established. BD-Live Internet Connection Lets you allow or prohibit an Internet connection for the BDLive service.
Security The default PIN is 0000. Enter the default PIN to access the security function if you haven't created your own PIN. 04 Prevents playback of Blu-ray Discs with a rating equal to or above a specific age ratings unless the PIN is entered. DVD Parental Rating Prevents playback of DVDs with a rating above a specific numerical ratings unless the PIN is entered. YouTube Lock If the lock set to On, you must enter the PIN to use the service.
Settings Networks and the Internet When you connect this product to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as BD-LIVE and upgrade the product's software through the network connection. Configuring Your Network Connection Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic, we recommend you use the Automatic procedure below. If it is static, you must use the Manual procedure that follows. 6 .
10 . Select Network Status, and then press E. | NOTE | You can get the Network values from your Internet provider. You can also view these values on most Windows computers. For instructions, see "Getting the Network Setting Values" on this page. < Getting the Network Settings Values > You can view your Network Settings values on most Windows computers. To view the Network Settings values, follow these steps: • Windows XP 1 · Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the Windows desktop.
Settings | IMPORTANT | | NOTE | Never turn the home cinema on or off manually during a software upgrade. There should be no disc in the product when you upgrade the software using the USB Host jack. 3 · The update progress popup appears. When the update is completed, the product turns off automatically again. Never turn the product off or on manually during the update process. 4 · Press the POWER button to turn on the product.
Setting Up AllShare 04 AllShare enables you to play music, video and photo files in your PC using the product. To use AllShare, you must connect the product to your PC via the network (See page 20) and install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. Settings To Download the AllShare Software To use AllShare with your PC, you must install AllShare software on your PC. You can download the PC software and get detailed instructions for using AllShare from the Samsung.com website. 1 · Go to www.samsung.com.
Media Play Using the Streaming Media Service • To use the Streaming Media Service, your home cinema must be connected to the Internet. You also may need a vendor account for some services. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons in the Home menu to move to YouTube service, and then press the E button. ™ 7 · If files appear on the screen go to Step 8. If file folders appear on the screen, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select a folder, press E, and then go to Step 8.
Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content Playing a Commercial Video Disc In most cases, commercial videos will display a disc menu. To play the movie on the disc, select Play on the disc menu, and then press E. Media Play 2 · Open the disc tray, place a user recorded disc into the disc tray with the disc’s label facing up, and then close the tray. You can play multimedia files you have recorded on DVD or CD discs. 05 1 · Turn on the home cinema.
Media Play Controlling Video Playback You can control the playback of video files located on Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs, and on USB storage devices. Depending on the media, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback DISC MENU TITLE MENU 0 SUBTITLE HOME POPUP Using the disc menu, title menu, popup menu and title list DISC MENU During playback, press this button to display the Disc menu.
Menu that appears only when a BD/DVD During playback, press the TOOLS button. disc plays If the movie or video have more than one title, move to or select a desired title. Chapter Select to move to a chapter that you desire to watch. Repeat Mode Playing Time Select to move to the specific playback point. Use the numeric buttons to input the playback point. Select to repeat a specific title, chapter or marked section. Works the same as the REPEAT button. See page 34.
Media Play Creating a Music Playlist Controlling Music Playback You can control the playback of music content located on DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISC MENU TITLE MENU 0 POPUP 5 SUBTITLE 4 1 HOME REPEAT 1 1 · If playing music from a commercial CD or DVD, press the 5 or RETURN (') button. The Music List Screen appears.
Controlling Photo Playback During playback, press the TOOLS button. Start Slide Show Select to start a 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 name and size, etc.
Media Play Using the Special Effects Remote Control Buttons Using BD-LIVE™ 1 · Connect the product to the network. (See page 20) SOUND SOUND EFFECT Function EFFECT Lets you select a mode that optimizes the sound. MP3 ENHANCER SMART VOLUME POWER BASS OFF • MP3 ENHANCER : Helps enhance your sound experience (ex. mp3 music). You can upscale your MP3 level sound (24 kHz, 8bit) to CD level sound (44.1 kHz, 16bit).
Using AllShare 05 AllShare lets you access and play files located on your PC through your home cinema. Follow the directions in the AllShare user's guide to setup AllShare on your PC and to tag folders and files you want to share with the home cinema. Media Play To access and play files located on your PC after you have setup AllShare, follow these steps: 1 · Turn on your PC, your TV, and the home cinema. 2 · Make sure the AllShare Shared server is running on your PC.
Appendix Additional Information Note HDMI OUT Connections • Certain HDMI output resolutions may not work, depending on your TV. • You must have an HDMI connection to enjoy videos with 3D technology. • A long HDMI cable may cause screen noise. If this occurs, set HDMI Deep Color to Off in the menu. 3D Settings • For some 3D discs, to stop a movie during 3D playback, press the 5 button once. The movie stops and the 3D mode option is de-activated.
BD-LIVE Internet Connection 07 • The Internet connection may be restricted while you are using BD-LIVE contents. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Appendix • 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.
Appendix Playing a 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.
Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback 07 Output HDMI Mode Setup E-contents/ Digital contents Blu-ray Disc VIDEO Mode VIDEO Mode BD Wise Resolution of Blu-ray Disc 1080p@60F 576i/480i - Auto Max. Resolution of TV input Max.
Appendix Digital Output Selection Setup PCM Connection Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D) HDMI supported AV receiver PCM Up to PCM 7.1ch PCM DTS re-encoded Re-encoded Dolby Digital * Dolby Digital Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital DTS re-encoded Re-encoded Dolby Digital * Dolby Digital Plus Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital Plus DTS re-encoded Re-encoded Dolby Digital * Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby TrueHD DTS re-encoded Re-encoded Dolby Digital * Up to PCM 6.
Troubleshooting 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. Playback does not start. • 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. Playback does not start immediately when the Play/Pause button is pressed.
Appendix Symptom The aspect ratio cannot be changed. Check/Remedy • You 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 4:3 Blu-ray/DVD discs are played in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the Blu-ray Disc jacket and then select the appropriate function. • The product is not working. • Press and hold the remote control's 5 button for 5 seconds in NO DISC mode. - Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary.
Symptom Check/Remedy 07 AllShare Play function • AllShare Play shows only files corresponding to the Photo, Music, and Movie categories. Files that do not correspond to these categories may not be displayed. Video is played intermittently. • Check if the network is stable. • Check if the network cable is properly connected and if the network is not overloaded. The AllShare Play connection between the TV and PC is unstable.
Appendix Specifications Weight General FM Tuner 430 (W) x 50 (H) x 250 (D) mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Signal/noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 12 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.5 % BD (Blu-ray Disc) Reading Speed : 9.834 m/sec DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Video Output Video/Audio Amplifier 2.5 kg Dimensions Composite Video HDMI Reading Speed : 6.98 ~ 7.68 m/sec. Approx.
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