HT-E4500K HT-E4530K HT-E4550K 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.
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Disc Storage & Management Keep in a cool ventilated area. Keep in a clean protection jacket and store vertically. Handling Cautions • Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. • To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times. • Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.
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.
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Contents 2 3 3 3 4 4 7 8 11 12 12 13 15 16 17 17 18 20 20 20 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 SAFETY INFORMATION Warning Disc Storage & Management Handling Cautions Using the 3D Function Copyright License GETTING STARTED Disk and Format Compatibility Logos of Discs the product can play Accessories Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Connecting The Speakers Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module Conne
Getting Started Disk and Format Compatibility 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 Finalized, or a USB storage media containing DivX, MKV, MP4 contents. MUSIC CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, Music recorded on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R discs or a USB storage BD-RE/-R media containing MP3 or WMA contents.
Getting Started Region Code Both products and discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match for a disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this product is displayed on the rear panel of the product. Disc Type Blu-ray Disc DVD-VIDEO Region Code Area A North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia. B Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Video File Support *.mkv *.asf AVI MKV ASF *.wmv ASF *.mp4 MP4 *.3gp 3GPP *.vro VRO VOB *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp PS TS Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bitrate (Mbps) Audio Codec DivX 3.11/4.x /5.1/6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25 MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 MP3 AC3 LPCM DTS Core DivX 3.11/4.x /5.1/6.0 Getting Started *.avi Container 02 File Extension 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8 H.
Getting Started - The Seek (skip) function is not available if the file’s index table is damaged. - When you playback a file remotely through a network connection, video playback may stutter depending on the network speed. Video decoder - Supports up to H.264 Level 4.1 - Does not support H.
| NOTE | Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording conditions. 02 AVCHD format discs need to be Finalized. Getting Started “x.v.Color” offers a wider Color range than normal DVD camcorder discs. Some DivX, MKV and MP4 format discs may not play, depending on their video resolution and frame rate. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below.
Getting Started Front Panel PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ENTER BUTTON STOP BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL FUNCTION BUTTON MIC 1 DISC TRAY | NOTE | MIC USB HOST DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MIC 2 AUX IN SPEAKERS OUT LAN POWER BUTTON VIDEO OUT CENTER FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω To upgrade the product's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick.
Remote Control 02 Tour of the Remote Control To change to TV mode, press the TV button. To change to Home Cinema, press the BD button. Press numeric buttons to operate options. FUNCTION TV SOURCE SLEEP RECEIVER BD ECHO TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISC MENU POPUP Press to stop/play a disc. Press to pause a disc. Cut off the sound temporarily. MUTE MIC VOL+ Press to move to the Home screen.
Getting Started Installing batteries in the Remote Control Battery size: AAA 1 2 | NOTE | Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year. The remote control can be used up to approximately 7 meters from the product in a straight line. 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 .
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. 03 Connecting the Speakers Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Center Subwoofer Front (R) Product Front (L) Surround (L) Surround (R) Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.
Connections Speaker Components HT-E4500K (L) (R) FRONT (L) (R) SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER HT-E4530K STAND BASE (L) SCREW (5X15): 8EA SPEAKER CABLE (R) (L) FRONT STAND (R) SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER HT-E4550K STAND (L) (R) FRONT | 16 English STAND BASE (L) SCREW (5X15): 16EA SPEAKER CABLE (R) SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER
Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand 1 Stand Base Connections 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-dowon and connect it to the Stand. 2. Insert screws clockwise into the three holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. 03 * HT-E4530K only - Front Speakers * HT-E4550K only - Front/Surround Speakers 2 Stand 3. Straighten a supplied speaker wire and put in the hole on the Center of Stand Base. 4. Connect the upper Speaker to the assembled Stand. 3 4 Speaker Stand 5.
Connections In case of HT-E4500K Surround Speaker (L) Front Speaker (L) Center Speaker CENTER FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKERS OUT Surround Speaker (R) Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer CENTER FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKERS OUT LAN WIRELESS 5V 350mA WIRELESS LAN Refer to page 16 for the speakers of HT-E4530K/HT-E4550K.
2. With the product turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection (WIRELESS) on the back of the product. • Hold the TX card so that the label "WIRELESS" faces upward and insert the card into the port. SPEAKERS OUT FRONT R SURROUND R LAN WIRELESS 5V 350mA WIRELESS LAN HDMI OUT • The TX card enables communication between the product and the wireless receiver module. 3. Connect the left and right surround speakers to the wireless receiver module.
Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKERS OUT CENTER AUX IN LAN VIDEO OUT L WIRELESS 5V 350mA WIRELESS LAN R HDMI OUT 1 . Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA Jack. FM ANT OPTICAL DIGITAL T TAL AUDIO IN 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.
Connecting to a TV 03 Select either Method 1 or Method 2.
Connections Connecting to External Devices 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 R.
Wireless Network AUX IN SPEAKERS OUT CENTER FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R LAN VIDEO OUT L WIRELESS 5V 350mA WIRELESS LAN 03 You can connect your product to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below.
Settings The Initial Settings Procedure • The Home menu will not appear if you do not configure the initial settings. • The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this product after you upgrade the software version. • The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected. 1 . Turn on your TV after connecting the product, and then turn on the product.
| NOTE | Initial Settings > TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Original Select when connecting to a 16:9 TV Screen. All content will be displayed at original aspect ratio. Content formatted in 4:3 will be displayed with black bars on left and right. 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan-Scan Previous Next If you use an HDMI cable to connect the product to an Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung TV and 1.) You have set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature to ON in both the TV and the product and 2.
Settings Accessing the Settings Screen 1 . Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press E. The Settings screen appears. TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Original Smart Hub Screen Size Audio BD Wise Network System Support Size 3 On Resolution Auto Movie Frame (24Fs) Auto HDMI Color Format Auto HDMI Deep Color Auto Progressive Mode Auto 2 . To access the menus, sub-menus, and TV SOURCE options on the Settings screen, please refer SLEEP to the remote BDcontrol illustration below.
Settings Menu Functions TV Aspect Ratio Lets you adjust the output of the product to the screen size of your TV. See page 25, Step 9 for a description of the screen size options. Smart Hub Screen Size Lets you select the optimal size for the Smart Hub Screen. BD Wise BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity feature.
Settings Audio Speaker Settings You can set the speaker options. Karaoke Connect Karaoke microphone to enjoy karaoke function. Karaoke scoring: This feature rates your singing ability and gives you a score for each song you sing. My Karaoke: Set the volume of the vocals when using the karaoke feature. Equalizer Let you configure the Equalizer settings manually. Smart Volume Lets you set the product so that the volume remains stable when a scene change occurs or when you change the channel.
Network Network Status Let you check whether a connection to the network and the Internet have been established. Allshare Settings Lets you permit external devices such as smart phones to connect to the product and share content with or control the product. BD-Live Settings Lets you allow, limit, or prohibit an Internet connection for the BD-Live service. Initial Settings Lets you re-run the Initial Settings procedure. See page 24 for details.
Settings Language Security You can select the language you prefer for the On-Screen menu, disc menu, subtitles, etc. • The language you select for the disc menu, disc audio, or subtitles will only appear if it is supported on the disc. The default PIN is 0000. Enter the default PIN to access the security function if you haven't created your own password. BD Parental Rating: Prevents playback of Blu-ray Discs with a rating equal to or above a specific age rating you enter unless the PIN is entered.
Networks and the Internet Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic, and you have a wired or wireless network, we recommend using the Automatic procedures described below. If you are using a wireless connection and your router has the capability, you can also use WPS(PBC). To start the configuration process, follow these steps: 1 . In the Home menu, select Settings, and then press the E button. 2 . Select Network, and then press the E button.
Settings < Getting the Network Settings Values > ❒ Wireless(General) - Automatic You can view your Network Settings values on most Windows computers. To view the Network Settings values, follow these steps: Network Settings Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter connected. Press Start to configure your wireless network settings. • Windows XP 1 · Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the Windows desktop. Start Cancel If you want to connect to your wired network, plug in a network cable.
Enter numbers in the Wireless Router Name by pressing the number buttons on your remote. Enter letters by selecting a letter using the ▲▼◀▶ buttons, and then press E button. To display capital letters (or redisplay small letters if capital letters are displayed), select A/a, and then press the E button. To display symbols and punctuation, select , and then press the E button. To redisplay letters, select A/a, and then press the E button.
Settings Upgrading Software The Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the product’s software for performance improvements or additional services. • Never turn the product off or back on manually during the update process. 1 · In the Home menu, select the Settings, and then press the E button. 2 · Select Support, and then press the E button. 3 · Select Software Update, and then press the E button.
| NOTE | Do not turn off the product during the software upgrade. It may cause the product to malfunction. Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB flash memory stick only. By Disc 1 · Visit www.samsung.com. 2 · Click SUPPORT on the top right of the page. 3 · Enter the product's model number into the search field, and then click Find Product. 4 · Click Get downloads in the Center of the page below the Downloads header. 5 · Click Firmware in the Center of the page.
Media Play Your Blu-ray product can play Disc and USB contents and the contents located on your PC, DLNA compatible mobile phone, or NAS using the AllShare Play function. For more information about AllShare Play, refer to page 36. The AllShare Play Screen ❒ To access the AllShare Play screen, select the AllShare Play icon on the Main screen, and then press the E button.
1 · With the product turned off, connect a USB storage device or an iPod/iPhone. 2 · Turn on the product. When the Main screen appears, select AllShare Play > Videos, Photos or Music > Connected device, and then press the E button. AllShare Play Play videos,photos, or music from Disc or connected devices. Smart Hub Function Settings Safely Remove USB d WPS(PBC) OR 1-1. With the product turned off, connect a USB storage device or an iPod/iPhone. 2-1.
Media Play The Function Screen On the Function Screen, you can select the audio and/or video input source to view or listen to. | NOTE | You can also change sources by pressing the Function button in the upper right of the remote. Playing Commercial Audio Discs 1 · Place a pre-recorded, commercial audio disc into the disc tray with the disc’s label facing up, and then close the tray. The AllShare Play Music screen appears listing the tracks. Playback of the first track starts automatically.
1 · Place a user recorded disc into the disc tray with the disc’s label facing up. The Device Connected pop-up appears. 2 · Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the type of content you want to view or play - Videos, Photos, or Music - and then press the E button. | NOTE | AllShare lets you play Videos, Photos, or Music located on your PC or your DLNA compatible device through the product using a wireless network connection.
Media Play Playing Content Located on Your PC or DLNA Device through the Product PC Product Controlling the Playback of Content Located on Your PC with Your Smart Phone PC MIC 1 Product MIC 2 Play back PC's files AllShare Connection 1 · Connect the product, your PC, and/or your DLNA compatible cell phone to the same wireless network. 2 · Follow the directions in the AllShare software Installation/Instruction manual to set up devices and files for playing or viewing.
FUNCTION TV SOURCE SLEEP RECEIVER BD ECHO FUNCTION TV 2 Playback 3 Controlling1Video TV SOURCE SLEEP RECEIVER ECHO 4 TV 5 6 You can control the playback of video files located on Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs, and on USB storage 8 9 some of the functions described in this manual may not be available. 7 2 1 3 devices.
Media Play Using the TOOLS Menu During playback, press the TOOLS button. Title Search Time Search Select to move to a desired title if the disc has more than one title, to a desired scene, or, using Time Search, to a specific point in a movie or video. With Time Search, you designate the specific point by entering a time coordinate in the following format 00:00:00 (hours, minutes, seconds) using the remote. Repeat Mode Select to repeat a specific Title, Chapter (BD/DVD discs only) or marked section.
Controlling Music Playback Shuffling Tracks on an Audio CD TV SOURCE SLEEP RECEIVER BD 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISC MENU POPUP 5 MUTE MIC VOL+ VOL 1 Creating a Playlist 9 TITLE MENU 0 4 2 · Use the ▲▼ to set the Shuffle mode On or Off, and then press the E button. ECHO TV 1 S/W LEVEL TUNING / CH 2 7 button : Pause a track. the currently selected track. 3 6 button : Plays RETURN EXIT 4 5 button : Stops a track.
Media Play • Use Select All to select all tracks. This cancels your individual track selections. When you press the RETURN button on your remote or select PLAY and then press the E button, all tracks will appear on the Music Playback screen, and the product will begin to play all tracks from Track 001. • Use Deselect All to deselect all selected tracks at once.
Start Slide Show Select to start the slide show. Slide Show Speed Select to set a slide show's speed. Slide Show Effect Select to set a slide show's special effects. Background Music On Select to listen to music while viewing a slide show. Background Music Setting Select to set the background music setting. Picture Mode Select to set the picture settings. - Dynamic : Choose to increase Sharpness. - Standard : Choose for most viewing applications.
Media Play | NOTE | Play selection lets you select specific music, video, and photo files to play. It works essentially the same for all media. The example below is for photos. 1. On the Tumbnail View screen, highlight a photo, and then press the TOOLS button on the remote. You can also move to Select All on the right, and then press the E button to select all tracks or files. Send 4. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the on line site you want to upload the files or tracks to, and then press the E button.
2. Repeat for each track or file you want to remove. | NOTE | You can also move to Select All on the right, and then press the E button to select all tracks or files. 3. Select Remove on the right side, and then press the E button.
Media Play Using the Special Effects Remote Control Buttons SOUND EFFECT Function SOUND EFFECT Lets you select a mode that optimizes the sound. 1. Press the SOUND EFFECT button. 2. Press the ▲▼ button to select the desired mode: DSP, Dolby Pro Logic II Mode or SFE Mode. 3. Press the ◀▶ buttons to select the desired sound effect. ❒ ❒ SFE Mode • Symphony Hall in Boston (Hall 1) : Also provides a clear vocal as if you are listening in a concert hall but, less powerful than HALL1.
Network Services Smart Hub at a Glance 1 Search 1 · Connect the product to the network. (See page 23) 2 · Configure the network settings. (See pages 31~33) 0 9 Using Smart Hub Using Smart Hub, you can download movies, videos, and music from the Internet, and access various for pay or free-of-charge applications and view them on your TV. Application content includes news, sports, weather forecasts, stock market quotes, maps, photos, and games.
Network Services 9 My Applications : Displays your personal gallery of applications which you can add to, modify, and delete. 0 Samsung Apps : Open Samsung Apps to download various for pay or free-of-charge application services. Web Browser at a Glance 1 http://www.google.com/ Using the Web Browser You can access the internet using the Web Browser application which is installed in the Smart Hub screen by default. Google Search 1 · Select Smart Hub on the Home screen, and then press the E button.
BD-LIVE™ 06 Once the product is connected to your network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents available on BD-LIVE compliant discs. Network Services 1 · Attach a USB memory stick to the USB jack on the front of the product, and then check its remaining memory. The memory device must have at least 1GB of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE services. 2 · Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press the E button. 3 · Select Network, and then press the E button.
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.
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) • In the external memory mode, disc playback may be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of playback. • Only those USB devices formatted in the FAT file system (DOS 8.3 volume label) are supported. We recommend you use USB devices that support USB 2.0 protocol with 4 MB/sec or faster read/write speed. • The Resume Play function may not work after you format the storage device. • The total memory available to BD Data Management may differ, depending on the conditions.
Appendix Selecting the Subtitle Language Playback • Depending on the Blu-ray Disc / DVD, you may be able to change the subtitle language in the Disc Menu. Press the DISC MENU button. • This function depends on the selection of subtitles that are encoded on the disc and may not be available on all Blu-ray Discs/DVDs. • Information about the main feature BONUSVIEW mode will also appear if the Blu-ray Disc has a BONUSVIEW section.
Operation status of the wireless transmitter's LED iPod • The volume control may not operate normally with iPod and iPhone models not listed on page 37. If you have a problem with any of the models listed above, please update the software of the iPod/iPhone to the lastest version. • Depending on the software version of the iPod, control problems may occur. This is not a malfunction of the Home Cinema. • Depending on the software version or the type of iPod, some operations may differ.
Appendix Resolution according to the output mode ❒ Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback HDMI/not connected HDMI/connected 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.
Digital Output Selection Bitstream (Unprocessed) Connection HDMI supported AV receiver HDMI supported AV receiver PCM Up to PCM 7.1ch PCM DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital Plus Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital Plus DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby TrueHD DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 6.1ch DTS DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 7.
Appendix Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service 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. The iPod fails to connect.
Symptom • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or a strange noise is heard.) • 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. • Press and hold the remote control's 5 button for 5 seconds in STANDBY mode. - Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary.
Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy AllShare Play function I can see folders shared through AllShare Play, but I cannot see the files. • 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.
Specifications 2.5 kg Dimensions 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 Composite Video HDMI Reading Speed : 6.98 ~ 7.68 m/sec. Approx.
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