HT-E450K HT-E453K HT-E453HK HT-E445K HT-E455K Digital 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.
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 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.
Precautions • Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your product. • Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10cm). • Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. • Do not stack anything on top of the product. • Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is empty.
Safety Information 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. Holding 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 • Keep in a cool ventilated area • Keep in a clean Protection jacket.
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION 2 GETTING STARTED 7 CONNECTIONS 15 23 Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection 7 7 11 11 12 13 Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control 15 19 20 21 21 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting Microphone Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 2
Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS 29 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 29 29 30 30 34 36 Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio 37 37 USB Function USB Recording 38 39 40 43 Troubleshooting Language code list Specifications OpenSSL License 37 OTHER INFORMATION 38 • 6 Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon d B A G D ! ✎ Term Definition DVD This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVD±R/±RW discs that have been recorded and finalised in Video Mode. CD This involves a function available with a data CD (CD DA, CD-R/-RW). MP3 This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs. JPEG DivX CAUTION This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs. This involves a function available with MPEG4 discs.
Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size 12 cm AUDIO + DVD-VIDEO Max. Playing Time Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) VIDEO 8 cm Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) 12 cm 74 min. 8 cm 20 min. 12 cm - 8 cm - AUDIO AUDIO-CD AUDIO DivX + VIDEO Do not use the following type of discs! • LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this product.
01 • Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.) • If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable. higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience shaking on the screen during playback. • Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file. • Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc.
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera 1) If a folder or file name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or operate. 2) A subtitle file bigger than 300KB may not be properly displayed. 3) A certain USB/digital camera device, USB card reader is not supported. 4) FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. 5) Photo (JPEG), music (MP3, WMA) and video file should have their names in Korean or English.
01 Getting Started Description Front Panel 2 1 4 5 6 3 MIC 1 AUX IN 1 7 8 5V 500mA MIC 2 12 11 10 9 1 DISC TRAY Insert disc here. 2 AUX IN 1 CONNECTOR Connect external components such as an MP3 player. 3 DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. 4 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( 5 FUNCTION BUTTON ( 6 STOP BUTTON ( 7 VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON ( 8 POWER BUTTON ( 9 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR 10 ) Opens and closes the disc tray. The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.
Getting Started Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SPEAKERS OUT AUX IN 2 8 VIDEO OUT FM ANT FA NET HDMI OUT (Only For Service) OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 FA NET (Only for Service) Used for the service repair. 2 COOLING FAN The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm of clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 3 SPEAKERS OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect the front, center,surround speakers and subwoofer.
01 Getting Started Remote control Tour of the Remote Control FUNCTION TV SOURCE Turn the product on and off. If you want to change to TV mode, press the TV button. If you want to change to Home Theater, press the DVD button. Press numeric buttons to operate options. RECEIVER SLEEP DVD TV ECHO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DSP/EQ 0 Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Select the desired DSP/EQ audio mode. Press to search backwards or forwards. Press to skip backwards or forwards.
Getting Started Installing batteries in the Remote Control * Battery size: AAA TV Brand Code List Brand Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose the batteries to heat or flame. The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line.
02 Connections Connections This section involves 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 SW 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.
Connections Speaker Components HT-E450K (L) (R) (L) FRONT (R) CENTER SURROUND Speaker Components SUBWOOFER Assembled Speakers HT-E453K HT-E453K (L) (R) (L) (R) CENTER SPEAKER FRONT STAND SURROUND SCREW (5×15): 8EA STAND BASE CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE FRONT SPEAKER HT-E453HK (L) SURROUND SPEAKER SUBWOOFER HT-E453HK (R) STAND BASE FRONT (L) (R) (L) STAND NUT STAND DRIVER FRONT SPEAKER (R) SURROUND SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER CABLE ✎ NOTE Refer
02 HT-E445K HT-E445K Connections (L) (R) SPEAKER CABLE SCREW (5×15): 16EA FRONT STAND CENTER SPEAKER (L) (R) CENTER SURROUND STAND BASE HT-E455K HT-E455K (L) (R) SPEAKER CABLE SCREW (5×15): 16EA FRONT SUBWOOFER SURROUND SPEAKER FRONT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER CENTER SPEAKER STAND (L) (R) CENTER FRONT/SURROUND SPEAKER SURROUND STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-E453K only - Front Speakers * HT-E445K/E455K only - Front/Surround Speakers 1
Connections Installing the Speakers on the Half Tallboy Stand * HT-E453HK only - Front Speakers 1 2 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. 3 4 5 6 4. If you want to adjust the height of the speaker, loosen two screws on the rear of the speaker. 5.
02 Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connections Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD2 (supplied) KERS OUT AUX IN 2 VIDEO OUT FM ANT HDMI OUT OPTICAL WOOFER SURROUND DIGITAL AUDIO IN METHOD1 METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect an HDMI cable (option) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. METHOD 2 : Composite Video Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the product to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
Connections HDMI FUNCTION HDMI Auto Detection Function • What is the HDCP? • HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, projector. etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.
02 Connecting the FM Antenna Connections FM Antenna (supplied) SPEAKERS OUT AUX IN 2 VIDEO OUT FM ANT HDMI OUT OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER DIGITAL AUDIO IN SURROUND 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.
Connections Connecting Audio from External Components SPEAKERS OUT White VIDEO OUT AUX IN 2 FM ANT FA NET HDMI OUT (Only For Service) OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER Red DIGITAL AUDIO IN SURROUND Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. VCR Optical Cable (not supplied) Set-Top Box AUX 2 OPTICAL AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. 1.
03 Setup 1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the first time. Initial Settings screen will be displayed. Initial settings > On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) Setting the Setup menu The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the firmware version. 1 English 한국어 Nederlands Français Deutsch b Italiano >Move " Select 2.
Setup Display You can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. • On : The original resolution of the DVD disc will be output to the TV direct. • Off : The output resolution will be fixed according to the Resolution previously set, regardless of the resolution of the disc.
03 Speaker Setting Speaker Size You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Surround Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode. Settings Delay Time Speaker Setting Speaker Size ► Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone mMove Adjusting Center/Surround/Subwoofer Level The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. : Off " Select ' Return " Select ' Return • For the Front, the mode is set to Small.
Setup Ideal Center Speaker placement Test Tone Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Ideal Surround Speaker placement Place all speakers within this circle. Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Center Speaker Ds: The distance from Surround Speaker Setting the Center Speaker If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table. Distance between 0.
03 The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be changed Home Theater/TV Speaker. • Home Theater : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through the product speakers only. • TV Speaker : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only. ✎ NOTE The default setting of this function is Home Theater . HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch for TV speakers.
Setup Language You can select the language you prefer for on-screen menu, disc menu, etc. OSD Language Disc Menu Select the language for the on-screen displays. Select the language for the disc menu displays. Change Password Select Change and enter the 4-digit password to set the parental lock using the number buttons on the remote control. Settings Display Parental Rating : Off Audio Password : Change ► System Language Audio Select the language for disc audio.
Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback BA 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button to close the disc tray. Track01 1/17 ✎ NOTE Resume function: When you stop disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY button again, it will pick up where you left off. (This function works only with DVDs.) Press the STOP button twice during playback to disable the Resume function.
Basic Functions JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. Forward/Reverse Search dBAD 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2. Press the ◄► buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. Press the buttons for Search Function. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. 4.
04 Using the Title Menu dD Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. ✎ NOTE No sound is heard during step motion playback. 5 Minute Skip function D During playback, press the ◄,► button. • Playback skips 5 minutes forward whenever you press the ► button. • Playback skips 5 minutes backward whenever you press the ◄ button. d For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. 1.
Basic Functions CD/MP3 Repeat Displaying Disc Information 1. During the CD/ MP3 playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want. B d 1/1 2/20 (Repeat Off Repeat Track Repeat All Random Repeat Section A-B) 0:05:21 1/1 EN AC3 5.1 1/1 EN 1/1 A Change Select (Repeat Off Repeat Track Repeat Dir (Directory) Repeat All Random) D A-B Repeat Playback dB 1/6 You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. 1/1 1/1 EN Change Select 1.
04 Title( ) : To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified as a Title. Chapter( ) : Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific chapter. Playing time( ) : Allows playback of the film from a desired time. You must enter the starting time as a reference. The time search function does not operate on some discs.
Basic Functions SLEEP GIGA You can set the time that the Home Cinema will shut itself off. The GIGA Sound Function amplifies bass and improves bass twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound. The GIGA Sound feature will be applied only to the subwoofer. Press the SLEEP button. ECHO • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows 10 MIN 20 MIN 30 MIN 60 MIN 90 MIN 120 MIN 150 MIN OFF.
04 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. • EQ : You can select POPS, JAZZ , ROCK, or USER to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing. You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press the PL II button. DSP /EQ Press the DSP/EQ button. POPS, JAZZ, ROCK USER Select POPS, JAZZ, or ROCK, depending on the genre of music you're listening to.
Basic Functions Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2. Tune in to the desired station. • Preset Tuning 1 : You must first add a desired frequency as a preset. Press the STOP () button to select PRESET and then press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to select the preset station. • Manual Tuning : Press the STOP () button to select MANUAL and then press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to tune in to a lower or higher frequency.
05 Advanced Functions Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product. AUX IN 1 MIC 1 5V 500mA MIC 2 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front panel of the product. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to select USB. • USB appears on the display screen and then disappears.
Other Information Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below when this product 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 product, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. 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. Playback does not start.
06 Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) • The product is not working normally. The rating level password has been forgotten. Can't receive radio broadcast. • Press and hold the STOP () button on the remote control for longer than 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary.
Other Information Specifications Weight Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion General FM Tuner DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) CD : 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) Disc CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Video Output Composite Video Video/Audio HDMI Front speaker output Center speaker output Surround speaker output Subwoofer output Frequency range S/N Ratio Channel separation Input sensitivity Amplifier 2.
06 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 Front 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Surround 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Center 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Subwoofer 3Ω 20Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M 167W 167W 165W 167W 334W 334W 330W 334W Front : 89 x 1053 x 71 mm (stand base : 229 x 229) Surround : 77 x 108 x 70 mm Center : 228 x 77 x 70 mm Subwoofer : 200 x 390 x 356 mm Front : 3.16 Kg, Center : 0.
Other Information HT-E455K Speaker system Speaker Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 42 English 5.1ch speaker system Front 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Surround 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Center 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Subwoofer 3Ω 20Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M 167W 167W 165W 167W 334W 334W 330W 334W Front/Surround : 89 x 1053 x 71 mm (stand base : 229 x 229) Center : 228 x 77 x 70 mm Subwoofer : 200 x 390 x 356 mm Front/Surround : 3.
06 OpenSSL License Other Information The OpenSSL toolkit stays under a dual license, i.e. both the conditions of the OpenSSL License and the original SSLeay license apply to the toolkit. See below for the actual license texts. Actually both licenses are BSD-style Open Source licenses. In case of any license issues related to OpenSSL please contact openssl-core@openssl.org. OpenSSL License Copyright (c) 1998-2007 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.
OpenSSL License Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed. If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should be given attribution as the author of the parts of the library used. This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation (online or textual) provided with the package.
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