SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC.

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7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3

TEL: 1-905-542-3535

www.samsung.ca

Centre de service

7037 Financial Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 6R3

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

AH68-01142R

DIGITAL HOME

THEATER SYSTEM

HT-DM550

Instruction Manual

COMPACT COMPACT

Safety Warnings

Precautions

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

Note to CATV system installer :

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer???s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product.

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified herein may result

in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID

EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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 (3~4inches). 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.

Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

During thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from the wall outlet.

Do not expose the unit to direct sun radiation or other heat sources.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside this unit.

This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

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Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

Protect the player from moisture(i.e. vases) , and excess heat(e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use.

Use of this product is for personal use only.

Condensation may occur if your player or disc have been stored in cold temperatures.

If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.

This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.

The battery used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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Contents

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can

V I D E O enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall.

CHAPTER 1.

PREPARATION

Safety Warnings 1

Precautions 2

Description 5

Remote Control 7

CHAPTER 2.

CONNECTIONS

CHAPTER 4.

SETUP

Setting up the Language Features 30

System Setup 31

Speaker Setup 33

To set up Speaker Balance 35

Creating Realistic Sound Fields 36

Dolby Pro Logic II decoder 37

DSP (Digital Signal Processor) Modes 39

To increase Effect level 40

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DVD players 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.

The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.

(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)

Connecting the Speakers 9

Connect Video to TV 10

Connecting the FM and AM(MW/LW) Antennas 11

AUX Connections 12

Controlling a TV with the Remote 13

Connecting your System to the Power Supply 14

Listening on headphones 14

Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters 40

CHAPTER 5.

RADIO OPERATION

Do not use the following types of disc!

Before Using the DVD Player 15

P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function 16

Listening to the Radio 41

Presetting stations 42

CHAPTER 3.

OPERATION

Description

Front Panel

Volume control

Open/Close button

Display

RADIO PRO LOGIC indicatorFREQUENCY

indicator

Rear Panel

Connect a TV with component video inputs to these jacks.

Accessories

Remote Control Unit

Insert Remote Batteries

1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and ???).

3 Replace the battery cover.

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

??? Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (???)to (???).

??? Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.

???Always replace both batteries at the same time.

???Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.

Range of Operation of the Remote Control

The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of

up to 30?? from the remote control sensor.To open the remote control cover, push the top of the cover, then slide downward.

7~10m

Connecting the Speakers

Subwoofer

??? Connect the satellite speakers, center speaker, and subwoofer to the terminals on the rear panel using speaker cords supplied.

???Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal and the black cord to the black (-) terminal.

Connect Video to TV

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2

3

Press and hold the terminal tab.

Insert the speaker cord.

Release your finger.

TV

Subwoofer

Left rear speaker

Right rear speaker

Center speaker

??? For details on the ???Ideal Speaker Placement??? see page 34.

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* Depending on your TV, Component Video input connectors may be marked as DVD Video input connectors.

Composite Video (Good Quality)

Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VIDEO IN jack on your television.

S-Video (Better Quality)

If you television is equipped with an S-Video input, connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your television.

Component Video (Best Quality)

If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the corresponding jacks on your television.

??? When the Progressive scan mode is selected, the VIDEO and S-VIDEO outputs do not feed any signals. See page 16 to select Progressive Scan.

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Connecting the FM and AM(MW/LW) Antennas

AUX Connections

AM Loop Antenna

(supplied)

External Digital

Components

For connection to external

equipment with digital output.

Example: CD recorders, MD (Mini Disc) D/A converters or other components equipped

TV

To view pictures from external input (AUX 1 , AUX 2 ), first connect the

VIDEO IN VIDEO IN jack and then connect the VIDEO OUT jack.

ANTENNA

If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

Cooling fan (See ???About Cooling Fan??? below.)

1.Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as temporary measure.

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.

???If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna.

Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

1.Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM and terminals.

2.If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire to the AM terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected).

To Play External Digital/Analog Equipment

Press AUX on the remote control to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.

Press Function on the main unit to select DIGITAL IN, AUX1, or AUX2.

???Each time the button is pressed the mode switches as follows: FM ??? AM ??? DVD ??? DIGITAL IN ??? AUX 1 ??? AUX 2.

Controlling a TV with the Remote

You can operate your TV by adjusting the DVD remote signal .

Connecting your System to the Power Supply

???If there is more than one code listed in the table, enter one at a time to determine which code works.

The AC Cord must be plugged into an appropriate socket.

Before plugging your system into an AC outlet, you must check the voltage.

1.Plug the AC Cord on the rear of the system into an appropriate outlet.

2.Press the On/Standby button to switch your DVD Player system on.

Listening on headphones

???Manufacturers??? codes are subject to change without notice.

If they are changed, this remote control cannot operate the equipment.

Listening on headphones

Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.

Connect the headphones to the HEADPHONE jack of the front panel.

???No sound is produced from the speakers.

???To prevent hearing damage, do not raise the volume level excessively when using headphones.

HEADPHONE jack

Before Using the DVD Player

??? The ???WAIT??? message that appears on the display for about 4~5 seconds when turning on the power or selecting a DVD function indicates a stabilization period for optimizing the condition of your DVD player. While the message is being displayed, other buttons remain inactive.

???When the power is not turned on, press down the Stop ( ) button on the main unit for over 5 seconds.

The product will be initialized to its optimum state.

???Some operational features such as the Speaker mode, Test tone, Volume, etc. will not be displayed on the TV screen.

TV Broadcast System

???This device is designed to work with the NTSC video format.

???For normal playback, the video format a DVD disc is recorded in must coincide with your TV's video format.

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P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function

Unlike a regular Interlace Scan in which two fields of picture information are alternated to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines. To enjoy a progressive scan video, connect a TV or monitor that supports a progressive scan input to this device.

While the player is in the Stop mode, hold the P.SCAN button down for longer than 1 second.

??? The selection switches back and forth between "P.SCAN" and "I.SCAN" each time the button is held down for a minimum of 1 second.

???The previous mode is indicated in the display first, followed by the selected mode in about a second.

P.Scan Adj (Progressive Scan Adjusting)

This function allows you to optimize the picture quality when it becomes poor due to screen distortion or discs containing erroneous data.

Press the Setup/P .Adj button. (Play mode only)

??? Each time the Setup/P .Adj button is pressed, the following appears on the TV screen:

What is Progressive (or Non-Interlaced) Scanning?

DVD Playback

Display

???The button is located on the Front Panel of the player (not on the remote).

2

Insert a disc.

???Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc???s label facing up.

3

Press the Open/Close( ) button again to close the disc tray.

??? Playback starts automatically.

Pausing Playback

Press the Play/Pause ( ) button during playback.

Depending on the disc, the initial disc information screen may look different

from disc to disc.

Stopping Playback

Press the Stop ( ) button during playback.

???During playback, when the Stop ( )button is pressed, the position is stored in the memory, and STOP is shown on the display.

When the Play/Pause ( ) button or Return button is pressed subsequently , playback resumes from the position at which it was stopped.

???If the Stop ( ) button is pressed a second time, the resume play memory function is canceled, and STOP is shown on the display. When the Play/Pause

( )button is pressed, playback starts from the beginning.

What is a Title?

A movie contained in a

DVD disc.

What is a Chapter?

Each Title on a DVD

disc is divided into several smaller sections called "chapters".

Mute

Turning the sound off temporarily?

Press the Mute button during playback.

???This operation may be useful when you need to greet guests or answer the telephone.

If the player is left for more than 3 minutes in pause mode, it will stop.

MP3-CD Playback

This system has a built-in MP3 decoder.

You can play back MP3 tracks (files)recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

What is MP3? MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means,by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD.

Starting Playback

Operations Using the On-Screen Display

Turn on your TV when playing back an MP3 disc.

When the loaded MP3 disc is recognized, the following on-screen display appears on the TV screen.

(The contents of this on-screen display vary according to the disc ??? the way MP3 tracks were recorded on the disc.)

??? It is recommended you turn on your TV when playing back an MP3-CD.

1

Press the Open/Close( ) button to load a disc.

2

Press the Play/Pause( ) button.

??? After detecting the disc, playback starts.

??? The on-screen bar and the contents recorded on the MP3-CD will be shown on the TV if it is turned on.

CD-R MP3 DISC

Repeating Playback

On an MP3 disc, Repeat A??? B cannot be used.

You can enjoy only repeat play.

Press the REPEAT button.

The indication corresponding to the selected mode appears on the TV screen.

CD-R/RW playback compatibility

???Your DVD player can also play CD-R and CD- RW discs recorded in digital audio format. When recording your own CD-R or CD-RW discs, make sure that the recording session is properly terminated, or they will not be playable. (Depending on disc properties and recording quality, some CD-R/RW may not be playable.)

???CD-RW has a lower reflection rate than CD-R media and consequently it will take a longer to read CD-R discs.

???CD-RW discs recorded at high speed tend to be difficult for the DVD player to read. If the recording speed for the CD-RW disc is not predetermined, write it at low speed.

Repeat

???Each time you press the button, repeat mode changes as follows:

???Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

???The file name of the MP3 file may not be longer than 8 characters and 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.

???If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.

???For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.

REPEAT:RANDOM

:All tracks recorded on the disc will be played once in random order.

REPEAT:ONE

:Current track will be repeated.

REPEAT:DIR

:Tracks in the current directory will be repeated.

REPEAT:DISC

:All tracks on the disc will be repeated.

REPEAT OFF

:Repeat play is canceled.(Normal play is resumed.)

Forward/Reverse Searching

During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track for a specific scene or tune.

Slow Playback/Checking the

Remaining Time

Multi-Speed Playback

Press the ?????? and ??????button.

Each time the Slow button is pressed

SLOW 1/2

SLOW 1/4

PLAY

The slow playback speed changes and the selections (1/2X, 1/4X, 1/8X, 1/16X and normal play) are repeated.

Skipping through a Chapter

???Each time the button is pressed during playback, it moves to the next or previous chapter and plays it.

Step

Playing Frame by Frame

No sound is heard during

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Remain

Checking the Remaining Time

Press the Remain button.

???For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.

Each time the Remain button is pressed

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Repeat Playback

Repeat playback allows you to repeat a chapter, title, or track.

Repeat

Playing Repeatedly

Press the Repeat button.

Each time the Repeat button is pressed

??? Repeat playback operation is not possible with version 2.0 VCD discs if PBC is turned on. To operate this feature, press the MENU button, and then select "PBC OFF".

??? The segment will begin repeating.

To return to normal playback

Press the Repeat A<???>B button again.

Using Disc Menu/Title

Menu

To Select the Disc Menu

You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents

differ from disc to disc.

???When playing VCD version

2.0, you can operate it using

PBC On/Off function.

Title

Using the Title Menu

For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie.

Depending on the disc, this function may either not work at all, or may work differently.

Go To

To move directly to a title, chapter, or time

Selecting the Audio Language/Subtitle Language

Press the Audio button.

???Depending on the number of languages recorded on a DVD disc, a different audio language

(ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed.

??? Depending on the disc, DTS or DIGITAL PRO LOGIC can be selected.

Zoom/Angle Functions

portion you want to watch.

??? Only 2X zoom operation is possible during VCD playback.

Selecting the Subtitle Language

Press the Subtitle button.

Subtitle

Angle

Selecting the desired Screen Angle

Press the Angle button.

???Depending on the number of languages recorded on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed.

???To make the subtitles disappear, select "OFF".

SPA 2/3

FRE 3/3

OFF

??? If the word INVALID appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible with that particular disc.

??? Depending on the disc, the audio or subtitle language function may not work.

???This function only works with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.

???During playback, press the Angle button to select the desired angle: 1/3, 2/3, 3/3,

normal, in that order.

Program Playback

Use this function with video and music CDs to play the tracks in a particular order.

To Program Tracks in a particular order

Program

To Change the Program

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Press the Enter button, then use the Number buttons to select the desired chapter.

??? You can also use the Up/Down/

Left/Right (??? / ??? / ??? / ??? ) button.

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Press the Up/Down ( ??? / ??? ) button to select the track number to be changed.

4

Press the Enter button.

Repeat steps 1-4 above to change the program.

4

Press the Enter button.

???The selected track number is programmed and the cursor moves to the next number.

PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER

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At this time, you can continue programming if you want to.

??? When programming more than 10 tracks, select NEXT and then press the Enter button. The program selection screen where you can program up to 10 additional tracks appears.

PROGRAM MENU SELECT : ENTER

To Playback the

Tracks in

Programmed Order

Press the Play/Pause

( ) button.

???The cursor moves to the number below.

To delete the entire Program

???Press the Stop ( ) button twice during playback.

???Press the Stop ( ) button once when in the Stop mode.

???Press the Open/Close () button on the main unit. The disc tray will open and then close.

The program will then be deleted.

When you have entered a wrong number

Clear

You can program or change particular tracks for VCD or CD discs in the same manner.

Press the Clear button.

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???When you want to delete a selection during programming, select the track (or chapter, or title) to be deleted and then press the Clear button.

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Sleep/D.R.C Function

Setting up the Language Features

Using the DVD player's Setup function, you can customize the Menu

Language, Subtitle Language, and Disc Menu Language.

To set up the language feature

To set up Sleep

Press the Sleep button.

???Each time the button is pressed the selection toggles as follows: SLEEP 10 ??? SLEEP 20

???SLEEP 30 ??? SLEEP 60 ??? SLEEP 90

???SLEEP 120 ??? SLEEP 150 ??? OFF.

Sleep

What is the

Sleep function?

You can set the sleep time so that the unit powers off automatically after a preset period of time.

1

Press the Setup/P.Adj button from the stop

mode.

2

Press the Up/Down ( ??? / ??? ) button to select the desired item.

LANGUAGES SYSTEM

To Review Sleep Setting

???Press the Sleep button.

The remaining time for the selected Sleep time is displayed on the front panel.

???Pressing the button once again changes the Sleep time from the last setting.

MENU LANGUAGE (DISC MENU LANGUAGE)

If the Setup/P.Adj button is pressed during the language setup, it returns to the stop mode again.

???This function takes effect only when Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround is activated.

??? When the Stop button is pressed, DRC is switched to Off.

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To End the Language Features Setup

??? Press the Setup/P.Adj button again.

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System Setup

You can use the DVD player's Setup function to select the TV screen ratio, rating limit, or digital output mode.

To Set up the System

Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of wide screen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.

???For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or "4:3PS" option according to personal preference. Select "16:9" if you have a wide screen TV.

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???Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

Press the Up/Down ( ??? / ??? ) button to select the desired item.

4:3PS

(4:3 Pan&Scan)

16:9

: Select this to play a 16:9 picture in the pan & scan mode on a conventional TV.

???You can see the central portion of the screen only (with the sides of the 16:9 picture cut off).

: Select this to view a 16:9 picture in the full-screen mode on your wide screen TV.

???You can enjoy the wide screen aspect.

??? If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in wide screen.

???Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will look different depending on the software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting.

RATING LEVEL

The Rating Level function works in conjunction with DVDs which have been assigned a rating, to help control the types of DVDs that your family watches.

1.Select RATING LEVEL, then press the Enter button.

2.Use the number(0~9) buttons to input a 4-digit password.

???The player???s password is set to "7890" by default.

When the rating level password has been forgotten

While the player is in the stop

mode, hold the Stop ( ) button down on the main unit for more than

5 seconds.

???"INITIAL" appears on the display and all default settings will return to Factory Preset.

???Press the Power button.

To End the System Setup

??? Press the Setup/P.Adj button again.

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3.Use the Up/Down (??? / ??? ) button to select either RATING LEVEL or

NEW PASSWORD, and then press the Enter button.

???There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.

???If LEVEL 6 is selected, a disc which contains rating LEVEL 7 and above cannot be played.

???If you select NEW PASSWORD, the screen changes and enables you to enter

??? NONE: Select this when no speakers are installed.

Set the rear speakers further back, parallel to the walls, at 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above prime listening position ear level.

If the space behind the listening position is insufficient

The display changes depending on the current audio output mode(i.e., too close to the wall), place the rear speakers facing each other on either side.

(DSP, PRO LOGIC, 3-STEREO, STEREO, etc.).

To set up Speaker Balance

Creating Realistic Sound Fields

To set up Speaker Balance

1

Press the Sound Edit button. Each time the button is pressed, the selection switches as shown below.

Sound Edit

2

Use the Left/Right ( ??? / ???) button to raise or lower the output level of the chosen speaker(s).

You can use the following surround modes to reproduce a realistic sound field.

???Digital Multichannel Surround ??? Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

???Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

To enjoy surround effectively, all the speakers need to be connected and activated.

Dolby Digital

Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software encoded with Dolby Digital ( ).

Example: 5.1CH Sound Setup

Subwoofer Speaker

The display changes depending on the current audio output mode (DSP, PRO LOGIC, 3-STEREO, STEREO, etc.).

??? Press the Test Tone button again.

Dolby Digital encoding method (discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format)records and digitally compresses the left front channel,right front channel,center channel,left rear channel,right rear channel,and Subwoofer channel signals (total 6 channels,but the Sub channel is counted as channel 0.1).

In addition,Dolby Digital enables stereo rear sounds,and sets the cutoff frequency of the rear treble at 20 kHz,compared to 7 kHz for Dolby Pro Logic.These facts result in better sound quality than Dolby Pro Logic.

When the system detects Dolby Digital signals,the DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.

DTS Digital Surround

Used to reproduce multichannel sound tracks of the software encoded with DTS Digital Surround ( ).

DTS Digital Surround is another discrete 5.1 channel digital audio format available on CD,LD,and DVD software. Compared to Dolby Digital,audio compression rate is relatively low.

This fact allows DTS Digital Surround format to add breadth and depth to the reproduced sounds.As a result,DTS Digital Surround features natural,solid and clear sound.

When the system detects DTS Digital Surround signals, the DTS indicator lights up on the display.

Dolby Pro Logic II

???Dolby Pro-Logic II is a new multi-channel playback format developed by Dolby Laboratories using feedback logic steering technology and offering improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic circuits.

???Dolby Pro Logic II can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround ( ) but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right) to achieve surround sound.

???Whereas with conventional Dolby Pro Logic the surround channel playback frequency band was limited, Dolby Pro Logic II offers a wider band range.

In addition, the surround channels were monaural (the surround left and right channels were the same) with previous Dolby Pro Logic, but with Dolby Pro Logic II they are stereo.

*Sources recorded in Dolby Surround

These are sources in which three or more channels of surround have been recorded as two channels of signals using Dolby Surround encoding technology.

Dolby Surround is used for the sound tracks of movies recorded on DVDs, LDs and video cassettes to be played on stereo VCRs, as well as for the stereo broadcast signals of FM radio, TV, satellite broadcasts and cable TV. Decoding these signals with Dolby Pro Logic makes it possible to achieve multi-channel surround playback.

The signals can also be played on ordinary stereo equipment, in which case they provide normal stereo sound.

Dolby Pro Logic II decoder

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new format for playing multichannel audio signals that offers improvements over conventional Dolby Pro Logic. It can be used to decode not only sources recorded in Dolby Surround, but also regular stereo sources into five channels (front left/right, center and surround left/right). In addition,

Effect

Dolby Pro Logic II Effect Function

This function works only in the DPL II M (Dolby Pro Logic II Music) Mode.

various parameters can be set according to the type of source and the contents, so you can adjust the sound field with greater precision.

1

Press the Function button on the front panel to select the desired function.

1

Press the DSP/DPL II Effect button.

??? Each time the DSP/DPL II Effect button is pressed.

2

Use the Left/Right ( ??? / ???) button to make

adjustments.

Select ???0??? or ???1???

The control can be set in 8 steps from 0 to 7.

The control can be set in 7 steps from 0 to 6.

Pro Logic II Mode

Select one of the modes (???Music???, ???Cinema???, ???Pro Logic??? or ???MATRIX???).

???The Music mode is recommended when listening to CDs or watching DVDs with mostly musical content.

???The Cinema mode is best when watching movies.

???The Pro Logic mode offers the same surround processing as original Pro Logic and is best used when the source contents are not of optimum quality.

???The Matrix mode is useful for when the audio is mono.

???Panorama Mode

This mode extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for an exciting ???wraparound??? effect with side wall imaging.

???Center Width Control

This control adjusts the center image so it may be heard only from the center speaker; only from the left/right speakers as a phantom image; or from all three front speakers to varying degrees.

???Dimension Control

This control gradually adjusts the soundfield either towards the front or towards the rear.

??? When playing a DVD encoded in two or more channels, DOLBY PRO LOGIC II mode cannot be selected.

DSP(Digital Signal Processor) Modes

DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments.

The sound heard in a hall, theater, pavilion, dance club, or live club consists of direct and indirect sound ??? early reflections and reflections from behind.

To increase Effect level

Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection.

Indirect sounds are delayed by the distance of the ceiling and walls.

These indirect sounds are an important element of the acoustic surround effect.

Press the DSP/DPLII Mode button.

To increase Effect level

Press the DSP/DPL II Effect button.

???The effect level can be set in steps from 1 to 4 EFFECT1 ???

EFFECT2 ??? EFFECT3 ??? OFF(DEFAULT).

Each time the button is pressed the selection moves to the next effect.

???The higher the number, the stronger the DSP surround effect will be.

Effect

What is a Effect?

This sets the strength of the DSP mode.

??? This function works only in the STEREO Mode.

???The following DSP modes are provided with this unit:

???HALL Provides a clear vocal and simulates the feeling of a concert hall.

???

THEATER Simulates the feeling of a theater.

???

PAVILION Simulates the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.

???

DANCE CLUB Simulates the sound of a dance club with a throbbing bass beat.

???

LIVE CLUB Simulates the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.

??? This function works only in the DSP Mode.

Adjusting DSP Sound Parameters

You can fine-adjust DSP modes more minutely by changing three parameters??? room, liveness, and reverberation.

1

Press the DSP/DPL II Mode button.

DSP modes available according to the input signal format

2

Press the Sound Edit button.

???Each time you press the button, the indication on the display changes as follows:

00 F 00 00 R 00 REAR SW

Normal REVERB LIVE ROOM indication

(canceled)

ROOM : To adjust the resonance based on the room size. The larger this value is, the more effective the resonance is (from 04 to 16 by 2 steps).

LIVE (Liveness) : To adjust the liveness. The larger this value is, the more liveness is obtained (from 04 to 16 by 2 steps).

REVERB (Reverberation) : To adjust the reverberation time of the sound (from 0.0 msec to 1.6 msec by 0.2 msec steps).

3

adjust the DSP sound parameter.

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Listening to the Radio

You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation.

Presetting stations

You can store up to:

Remote

Control

Unit

1

Press the Tuner(Band) button.

2

Select a broadcast station.

Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory

???The selection toggles back and forth between "FM" and "AM" each time the

Tuner(Band) button is pressed.

Auto Station 1

Auto Station 2

Manual Station

When the button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected.

Hold in the button. Automatic searching begins, and then stops when a station is tuned in.

Press the button to tune to the chosen station. The frequency changes incrementally in either direction each time the corresponding button is pressed.

???The selection toggles back and forth between ???FM??? and ???AM??? each time the Tuner(Band) button is pressed.

Main

Unit

1

Press the Function button to select the desired band (FM, AM).

2

Select a broadcast station.

station stored in the preset. See the instructions on the

4

Press the Program button on the remote control, FM1 will flash. If you want to save 89.1 to FM1, press Program again.

5

If you want to save 89.1 to another preset location(FM2~FM15), press ?????? or ?????? , then press

Program to save it to that location.

6

To preset other stations, follow steps 1~5 again.

next page to preset stations.

Auto Station 2 Press the Stop ( ) button to select the MANUAL mode on the front panel. Then hold in the button to make the unit begin automatically searching for broadcast stations.

MHZ

To Listen in Mono/Stereo

Press the MO/ST button. (FM only)

Manual Station

Audio

MO/ST

Press the Stop ( ) button to select the MANUAL mode on the front panel. Press the button to tune to the desired station. The frequency changes incrementally in either direction each time the corresponding button is pressed.

To tune in a preset station

See the previous page.

???The selection toggles back and forth between ???STEREO??? and ???MONO??? each time the MO/ST button is pressed.

???In a poor reception areas, select Mono mode for a clear, interference-free broadcast.

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Troubleshooting

Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs

Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them.

Handling and Storing Discs

When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a soft cloth.

??? When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact with cold parts inside the player. When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.

Disc Storage

??? Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.

???Do not load cracked discs or discs that are scratched.

Disc Type and Protection

Usable Discs

Specifications

Samsung Limited Warranty

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is

free from defective material and workmanship.

SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.

All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service

centre. (The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1-800-726-7864 or visiting our web site at

www.samsungcanada.com)

On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service centre is the customer???s responsibility.

The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase. It must be presented to the

authorized service centre at the time service is requested.

Exclusions

This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, fire flood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.

Exterior and interior finish, lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty.

This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased and used in Canada.