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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 awarning 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.
Important Safety Instructions Precautions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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 21 Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs License Copyright Copy Protection 7 7 8 11 11 12 13 Features Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control 15 Connecting the Speakers 17 Connecting the Video Out to your TV 19 Connecting the FM Antenna 19 Connecting Audio from External Components 21 21 22 2
Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS 27 27 28 28 32 34 Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 35 36 USB Function USB Recording OTHER INFORMATION 37 38 39 40 41 Troubleshooting Country code list Index Specifications OpenSSL License 27 35 37 • 6 Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
01 Getting Started Playback of many disc types This product allows you to play back various discs, including DVD-Video, DVD±R/±RW , CD-DA, CD-R/-RW, MP3-CD and WMA-CD. Getting Started Features Icons that will be used in manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon Term Definition You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on a MP3 player, digital camera or USB memory stick by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product.
Getting Started Disc Types and Characteristics Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Region Code Recorded Signals The product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. Disc Size 5 inches AUDIO Disc Type DVD-VIDEO Region Code Area 1 The U.S., U.S.
01 • Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • MP3 file names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). • Use discs recorded with a compression/ decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps. • Only files with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played. • Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
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 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5V 500mA AUX IN 1 11 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 USB PORT Connect here and play files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. The USB memory that requires high power (more than 500mA at 5V) may not be supported.
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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press to stop/play a disc. MUTE VOL REPEAT DISC MENU TUNING / CH HOME TITLE MENU Press to check the disc menu. Used to change the audio/subtitle language, angle etc.
Getting Started Installing batteries in the Remote Control * Battery size: AAA TV Brand Code List Brand Code Brand 56, 57, 58 MTC 18 01, 15 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 01, 18, 40, 48 NEC 18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60 Nikei 03 Onking 03 57, 58, 81 Onwa Brocsonic 59, 60 Panasonic Penney Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) ✎✎NOTE `` Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
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 (L) (R) FRONT (L) (R) CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER Connecting The Speakers 1. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
02 Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connections Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD2 (supplied) SPEAKERS OUT AUX IN 2 VIDEO OUT FM ANT HDMI OUT OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND DIGITAL AUDIO IN METHOD1 METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
Connections HDMI FUNCTION HDMI Auto Detection Function If your TV is Samsung TV and it supports CEC function.The product's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector.
02 Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) SPEAKERS OUT AUX IN 2 VIDEO OUT FM ANT FA NET HDMI OUT (Only For Service) 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 White SPEAKERS OUT VIDEO OUT AUX IN 2 FM ANT FA NET HDMI OUT (Only For Service) OPTICAL Red SURROUND SUBWOOFER 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.
4 5 7 8 6 9 DSP/EQ 0 03 Setup 1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the first time. Initial Settings screen will be displayed. Setting theMUTE Setup menu The access step may differ depending on the selected TUNING menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this VOL REPEAT / CH manual may differ, depending on the firmware version.
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. Delay Time Settings 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.
Setup Test Tone Ideal Center Speaker placement 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 Delay Time " Select ' Return " Select ' Return connections. • Press the _+ buttons to select On. If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms.
03 The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be changed Home Theater/TV Speaker. • Home Theater : V ideo is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through the product speakers only. • TV Speaker : B oth video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only. ✎✎NOTE Setup Speaker Selection ✎✎NOTE `` When Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is Off, the Audio Return Channel function is not available.
Setup Language You can select the language you prefer for onscreen menu, disc menu, etc. OSD Language Select the language for the onscreen displays. Disc Menu Select the language for the disc menu displays. Audio Subtitle Select the language for disc audio. Change Password Select Change and enter the 4-digit password to set the parental lock using the number buttons on the remote control.
Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (^) button. BA 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.
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 dBA 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2. Press the _+ buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the $% buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. 4.
7 8 9 DSP /EQ 0 DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP MUTE Using the Title Menu 2 3 1 d VOL 4 Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. 7 5 For DVDs containing multiple titles, you DISC MENU MENU 8can view 9the title of each movie. ✎✎NOTE `` 1. d TITLE MENU INFO 2. Press the $%_+ buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ENTER button.
Repeat Playback POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP 1 A-B 3 Repeat Playback 2 4 5 dBA 7 DVD Repeat You can repeatedly play back a designated section 9 a DVD or CD. of 8 DSP /EQ You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B 0 Repeat) of the DVD. Repeat 1. During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 2. For DVD, press the $% buttons to select A-. For CD press the REPEAT button repeatedly until appears. OFF 3.
DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP 3 4 5 6 Displaying Disc Information 7 8 Basic Functions TOOLS menu 9 ) : 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 1/1 identified as a Title. 2/20 `` Chapter( ) : Most DVD discs are 0:05:21 recorded in chapters so that you can 1/1 EN AC3 5.1 quickly find a specific chapter. 1/1 EN MUTE 1/1 `` Playing time( ) : Allows playback of Change Select the film from a desired time.
Selecting the Subtitle Language d 1. Press the TOOLS button. 2. Press the $% buttons to select SUBTITLE ( ). SLEEP You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. 3. Press the _+ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. • Depending on the languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each time the button is pressed.
4 5 7 8 6 9 DSP /EQ 0 DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ 1 2 3 MUTE • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have The GIGA Sound Function amplifies bass and improves bass been designed to simulate different acoustic twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound. 4 5 6 The GIGA Sound feature will be applied only to the TUNINGenvironments. VOL /CH subwoofer.
POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 1 2 4 5 You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio 7 mode. 8 0 Press the MUSIC PL II button. When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. MOVIE Adds realism to the movie soundtrack. PROLOG You can listen to a 2CH sound source in 5.1CH surround sound with all speakers active.
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 5V 500mA 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. 3.
USB Recording While playing CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) using the USB Recording function or listening to the FM radio or receiving audio source from an external device, you can record the audio source in the USB memory. Ex) USB recording of CD-DA audio contents 1. Connect the USB device to your product. 2. Insert the CD-DA disc into the CD tray. 3. Press the USB REC button on the remote control.
06 Other Information 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 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. Playback does not start. • Check the region number of the DVD.
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.
06 Other Information Language A Accessories Angle Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Audio Language AUDIO SYNC 3 32 18 31 24 B BD Wise Before Starting (Initial Settings) 22 21 C Change Password Connections Speaker TV HDMI AUX FM Antenna Set-Top Box VCR OPTICAL 26 15 16 17 17 20 19 20 20 20 D Delay Time DIMMER Disc Information Disc menu Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) DSP/EQ 23 32 31 29 34 24 33 G GIGA 33 H HDMI Format 22 I Initial Settings 25 26 M Mono/Stereo 34 P P.
Specifications Video Output Composite Video Video/Audio HDMI 5.07 Ibs 16.9 (W) x 2.4(H) x 9.5 (D) inches +41°F to +95°F 10 % to 75 % 60 dB 10 dB 1% 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. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 20 min. 480i 1 channel : 1.
OpenSSL License 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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