WARNING

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

~To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

CAUTION

~Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

~The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

~This product 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.

~Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated 24, 2007

DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR)

CAUTION

~CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM (IEC 60825-1)

~THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS

OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES

OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN

COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Important Safety Instructions

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.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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 (3~4 inches).

~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.

~In order to disconnect the product completely from the power supply, remove the AC plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

~During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the product.

~Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the product.

~Protect the product from moisture, and excess heat or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers.).

~Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the product malfunctions.

~Your product is not intended for industrial use. Use of this product is for personal use only.

~Condensation may occur if your product or disc has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the product during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the product has reached room temperature before using.

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

Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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. Store vertically.

???NOTE

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

`Do not load cracked or scratched discs.

Handling and Storing Discs

If 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

???NOTE

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

~ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX?? is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified??

device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified?? device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

DivX Certified?? to play DivX?? video, including premium content

DivX??, DivX Certified?? and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents : 7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274

~HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

~This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

~iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

~Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Copyright

?? 2011 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Copy Protection

~Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your product directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.

Contents

Safety Information

2

Getting Started

7

CONNECTIONS

15

Setup

25

2Safety Warnings

3Important Safety Instructions

3Precautions

3Accessories

4Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs

4License

4Copyright

4Copy Protection

7Features

7Icons that will be used in manual 8 Disc Types and Characteristics 11 Description

11 Front Panel

12 Rear Panel

13 Remote control

15 Connecting the Speakers

19 Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module

21 Connecting the Video Out to your TV

23 Connecting the FM Antenna

23 Connecting Audio from External Components

25Before Starting (Initial Setting)

25Setting the Setup menu

26Display

26Resolution

26HDMI Format

27Audio

27Speaker Setting

28ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting

29DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

29AUDIO SYNC

30HDMI AUDIO

30Audio Return Ch.

30System

30Initial Setting

30DivX(R) Registration

30DivX(R) Deactivation

31Language

31 Security

31 Parental Rating

31 Change Password

31 Support

31 Product Information

ENGLISH

Basic Functions

32

32 Disc Playback

32Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback

33JPEG File Playback

33 Using the Playback Function

37 Sound Mode

39 Listening to Radio

Getting Started

Features

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, WMA-CD and DivX.

USB Host support

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.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic.

HDMI

HDMI transmits DVD video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.

The 1080p(Full HD) resolution provides even clearer pictures.

iPod & iPhone support

If the system is connected to iPod player using the iPod/iPhone specific USB cable, you can play the music files in iPod/iPhone through the connected speakers.

BD Wise

BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant Samsung products to the optimal settings between

them. This feature is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant Samsung products are connected to each other

using an HDMI cable.

AUDIO SYNC Function

Video may lag behind the audio if the product is connected to a digital TV.

To compensate for this, you can adjust the audio delay time to sync up with the video.

Icons that will be used in manual

Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual.

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Getting Started

Disc Types and Characteristics

Region Code

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 types that can be played

Do not use the following type of discs!

~LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD- RAM discs cannot be played in this unit.

If such discs are played, a <WRONG DISC FORMAT> message appears on the TV screen.

~DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this product.

If such discs are played, a <Wrong Region. Please check Disc.> message appears on the TV screen.

Disc Types And Disc Format

This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files.

CD-R Discs

~Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of the disc.

~Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc.

Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minutes as they may not be played back.

~Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable.

~Only CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open, you may not be able to fully play the disc.

CD-R MP3 Discs

~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.

~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.

~A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD.

~A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.

CD-R JPEG Discs

~Only files with the "jpg" extensions can be played.

~If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.

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

~JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).

~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.

~A maximum of 999 images can be stored on a folder.

~When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.

~Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.

DVD??R/??RW, CD-R/RW Discs

~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.

DivX (Digital internet video express)

DivX?? is a video file format developed by DivX, Inc and is based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide audio and video data over the Internet in real-time.

MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio encoding, enabling to watch a movie at near DVD-quality video and audio.

Supported Formats (DivX)

This product only supports the following media formats. If both video and audio formats are not supported, the user may experience problems such as broken images or no sound.

Supported Video Formats

~DivX files, including audio and video files, created in the DTS format can only support up to 6Mbps.

~Aspect Ratio : Although the default DivX resolution is 640x480 pixels, this product supports up to 720x480 pixels. TV screen resolutions higher than 800 will not be supported.

~When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is 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., a DivX file created by the user might not play.

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Description

Front Panel

ASC IN/

AUX IN 1

11 10

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Remote control

Tour of the Remote Control

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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.

DVD TV

This is mode selection button. or

Press to select TV's video mode.

Set a Sleep time to shut off the Product.

To open and close the disc tray.

3

6

9

DSP /EQ

Select the desired DSP/EQ audio mode.

Press to search backwards or forwards.

Press to pause a disc.

Adjust the volume.

VOL

REPEAT

TUNING /CH

TITLE MENU

INFO

EXIT

D

AUDIO

UPSCALE

P.BASS

USB REC

Search for active FM stations and change channels.

Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc.

Use this to enter the Title menu.

Display current disc(file) status.

Press this to exit the menu.

Select the desired P.BASS or MP3 Enhancement setting.

Regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change.

Getting Started

Installing batteries in the Remote Control

TV Brand Code List

* Battery size: AAA

???NOTE

`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.

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.Press the TV button to set the remote control to TV mode.

2.Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

3.While holding down the POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV.

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

~Example : For a Samsung TV

While holding down the POWER button, use the number buttons to enter 00, 15, 16, 17 and 40.

4.If the TV turns off, the setting is complete.

~You can use the TV POWER, VOLUME, CHANNEL, and Numeric buttons (0~9).

???NOTE

`The remote control may not work or some operations may not be possible with some brands of TVs.

`The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default.

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

Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the

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.

Example : For 32" TV's 6.56 ~ 7.87 feet(2~2.4m) For 55" TV's 11.5 ~ 13.1 feet(3.5~4m)

Connections 02

Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand

*HT-D553 only - Front Speakers

*HT-D555 only - Front/Surround Speakers

Connections 02

1.Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand.

2.Insert small screws (4*20, For connecting Stand & Stand Base) clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.

!CAUTION : When you use a torque screwdriver, be careful not to put excessive force. Otherwise, it runs idle or can be damaged. (torque screw- driver- below 15 kg.f.cm)

3.Connect the upper Speaker to the assembled Stand.

4.Insert another large screw (5*15, For connecting Speaker & Stand) clockwise into the hole on the rear of the speaker using a screwdriver.

Stand

4

Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module

To connect the surround speakers wirelessly, you have to purchase the wireless receiver module and TX card from your Samsung retailer.

* This product should be connected with the SWA-5000 only.

In case of HT-D550

Connections 02

Center Speaker

SPEAKERS OUT

~Hold the TX card so that the label "WIRELESS" faces upward and insert the card into the port.

~The TX card enables communication between the product and the wireless receiver module.

5.Connect the left and right surround speakers to the wireless Receiver module.

6.Plug the power cord of the wireless Receiver module in the wall outlet .

WIRELESS

Connecting the Video Out to your TV

Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV.

METHOD3 (supplied)

METHOD1

Connections 02

Connecting the FM Antenna

FM Antenna (supplied)

Connections 02

ASC IN/

AUX IN 1

Audio Out

Audio Cable (not supplied)

SPEAKERS OUT

SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND

Optical Cable

(not supplied)

Audio Cable (not supplied)

If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right.

Setup

Before Starting (Initial Setting)

1.Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the first time.

Initial Setting screen will be displayed.

Initial settings > On-Screen Language

Select a language for the on-screen displays

English

?????????

Nederlands

Fran??ais

Deutsch

Italiano

>Move " Select

2.Press the ?????? buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER button.

3.Press the ENTER button to select Start button.

4.Press the ?????? buttons to select desired TV Aspect, then press the ENTER button.

`If the HDMI cable is connected to the product, TV aspect does not appear.

5.Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC IN jack on the product.

- Auto Sound Calibration screen will be displayed.

6.Press the ENTER button to select Start button.

??? NOTE

`If you have not selected a preferred language in the initial settings, you will see a language selection window next time you turn on the product.

`Your language selection will apply to all menus: On- Screen Menu, Disc Menu, Audio, Subtitle.

`If you want to move to the previous screen, press the RETURN button.

`Once you select a menu language, you can change it by pressing the STOP (@) button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds with no disc inserted.

`When the Initial Setting screen does not appear, refer to the Initial Setting. (see page 30)

1MENU Button : Display the home menu.

2RETURN Button : Return to the previous setup menu.

ENTER / DIRECTION Button

3Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item. Confirm the setting.

4EXIT Button : Exit the setup menu.

Settings

Function DVD/CD

1.Press the POWER button.

2.Press the _+ buttons to select Settings, then press the ENTER button.

3.Press the ?????? buttons to select the desired menu, then press the ENTER button.

4.Press the ?????? buttons to select the desired sub- menu, then press the ENTER button.

5.Press the ?????? buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button.

6.Press the EXIT button to exit the setup menu.

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.

~ 4:3 Pan-Scan

Select when you want to see the 16:9 video supplied by the DVD without the black bars on top and bottom, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen(extreme left and right portion of the movie picture will be cut off).

~ 4:3 Letter Box

Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

~ 16:9 Wide

You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.

???NOTE

`When using HDMI, the screen is automatically converted to the 16:9 Wide mode and TV Aspect is deactivated.

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

BD Wise

(Samsung products only)

BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.

~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.

???NOTE

`This will optimize the picture quality according to the content (In the DVD disc, etc) that you want to play and the product or your BD Wise- compliant Samsung TV.

`If you want to change the resolution in BD Wise mode, you must set BD mode to Off in advance.

`BD Wise will be disabled if the product is connected to a device that does not support BD Wise.

Resolution

Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal.

The number in 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p indicates the number of lines of video.

The i and p indicate interlace and progressive scan, respectively.

~480p : Outputs 480 lines of progressive video.

~720p : Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.

~1080i : Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.

~1080p : Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.

~BD Wise : Automatically sets the optimal resolution when connected via HDMI to a TV with the BD Wise feature. (The BD Wise menu item appears only if BD Wise is set to On.)

???NOTE

`If Component or Composite is connected, the resolution supports only 480i.

`1080P may not appear depending on TV.

HDMI Format

You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI output. Select a connected device Type.

~Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI.

~TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI.

Audio

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

Speaker Setting

" Select ' Return

mMove " Select ' Return

~For the Front, the mode is set to Small.

~For the Subwoofer, the mode is set to Present.

~For the Center and Surround, you can switch the mode to Small or None.

-Small : Select this when using the speakers.

-None :??? Select this when no speaker is connected.

???NOTE

`The speaker mode may vary depending on the Dolby Pro Logic and Stereo settings.

Sound Edit

You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker.

Settings

Sound Edit

Press the $% buttons to select and adjust the desired speaker.

Press the _+ buttons to adjust the settings.

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.

Delay Time

If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the Center and Surround speakers.

You can also set the Test Tone in this mode.

Setting up the Speaker Delay Time

When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same.

Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you can adjust this difference by adding a

delay effect to the Center and Surround Speakers.

Settings

Delay Time

Front

<Change " Select ' Return

mMove " Select ' Return

???NOTE

`The Delay Time menu will be activated only when a 5.1 channel source is played.

`You can not set Center and Surround in this mode when their Speaker Size is set to NONE.

Setup

Ideal Center

Speaker placement

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.

Setting the Surround Speaker

If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Ds in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.

Distance

between 0.00ft 3.48ft 6.92ft 10.37ft 11.88ft 17.36ft

Ds and Dc

???NOTE

`With PL II (Dolby Pro Logic II), the delay time may be different for each mode.

`With AC-3 and DTS, the delay time can be set between 00 and 15mSEC.

`The Center channel is only adjustable on 5.1 channel discs.

Test Tone

Settings

Speaker Setting

Speaker Size

Sound Edit

Delay Time

" Select ' Return

mMove " Select ' Return

Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections.

~Press the _+ buttons to select On.

~The test tone will be sent to Front Left ??? Center

??? Front Right ??? Surround Right ??? Surround

Left ??? Subwoofer in order.

To stop the test tone, press the ENTER button.

ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting

By setting the Auto Sound Calibration(ASC) function just once when you relocate or install the product, you can have the product automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for your environment.

ASC IN/

AUX IN 1

ASC

Microphone

???NOTE

`ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in the product.

`You cannot adjust the volume during the ASC setup.

`If the auto sound microphone is disconnected during the ASC setup, the setup will be canceled.

`When ASC function is activated, the DSP/EQ, Dolby Pro Logic ll and P. BASS sound effects will not work.

`If the product is connected to external devices or other components (such as an iPod, AUX, D.IN), the ASC Setup may not work exactly.

`Place the microphone on the main listening position.

`Nothing should get in the way between speakers and microphone.

`Note that the test tone of the speaker may be loud when conducting the test.

`Do not place the microphone behind the furniture or too close to the wall. Otherwise, it can produce an incorrect test result.

Auto Sound Calibration

You will hear either the ASC mode or the User Speaker Settings.

~On : You will hear sound in the Auto Sound Calibration(ASC) mode.

~Off : You will hear sound in the Speaker Setting value you set.

Settings

???NOTE

`Setting the Auto Sound Calibration function takes about 3 minutes.

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night.

~ You can select either Full, 6/8, 4/8, 2/8, off.

AUDIO SYNC

Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to

match the video

~You can set the audio delay time between 0 mSec and 300 mSec. Set it to the optimal status.

Setup

HDMI AUDIO

The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled On/Off.

~Off : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through the product speakers only.

~On : 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 HDMI Audio Off.

`HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch for TV speakers.

`When HDMI Audio is set to On, PL II /DSP EQ /P.BASS doesn't work.

`In the iPod mode, this menu is not available.

`With HDMI AUDIO set to 'On', the volume can be adjusted only using the TV remote control.

User EQ

You can configure the equalizer settings manually to your preference.

???NOTE

`This can be also done using the DSP/EQ button. (see page 38)

Audio Return Ch.

You can enjoy TV sound from the Home Theater speakers by using just one HDMI cable.

~Off : Turn the Audio Return Channel function off.

~Auto : Listen to TV sound from the Home Theater speakers if your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.

???NOTE

`When Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is Off, the Audio Return Channel function is not available.

`Using an ARC (Audio Return Channel)- uncertified HDMI cable may cause a problem in compatibility.

`ARC function is only available if an ARC- compliant TV is connected.

System

Initial Setting

By using the Initial Setting, you can set the language, TV aspect and ASC(Auto Sound Calibration) setting.

Check if the ASC microphone is connected to the product.

???NOTE

`If an HDMI cable is connected to the product, the TV aspect does not appear and it is set to 16:9 Wide automatically.

DivX(R) Registration

View DivX(R) VOD Registration Code to purchase and play DivX(R) VOD content.

???NOTE

`This option is not activated if you select OK.To activate this option, please activate the DivX(R) Deactivation.

`Even after you reset the system, the settings of DivX Registration will not be reset.

DivX(R) Deactivation

Select this to get a new registration code.

Setup 03

You can select the language you prefer for on- screen menu, disc menu, etc.

aTo select a language that does not appear in the menu, select OTHERS in the Disc Menu, Audio and Subtitle, and enter the county code (see page 44).

aYou cannot select OTHERS in the OSD Language menu.

???NOTE

`The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc.

Select Change and enter the 4-digit password to set the parental lock using the number buttons on the remote control.

Settings

mMove " Select ' Return

If you forgot your password

1.Remove the disc.

2.Press and hold the STOP (@) button on the remote control for 5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings.

Security

The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.

Parental Rating

Select the rating level you want to set.

A larger number indicates that the program is intended for adult use only. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play.

Enter the password and then press the ENTER button.

-The password is set to "0000" by default.

-Once the setup is complete, you will be taken to the previous screen.

Support

Product Information

Product information such as Model code, Software Version, etc. is provided.

Basic Functions

Disc Playback

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.

???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.

`If no buttons are pressed on the product or remote control for more than 3 minutes when the product is in Pause mode, it will change to STOP mode.

`The initial screen may appear different, depending on the content of the disc.

`Pirated discs will not play in this unit because they violate the CSS(Content Scrambling System: a copy protection system) recommendations.

a will appear when an invalid button is pressed.

TV Screen Saver/Power Saving Function

~If no button input is made for more than 5 minutes in Stop or Play mode, the screen saver will get activated.

~If the product is left in the screen saver mode for more than 25 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.

Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback

1.Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray.

~For an Audio CD, the first track will be played automatically.

-Press the [] buttons to move to the previous/next track.

~For the MP3/WMA disc, press the _+ buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button.

-Press the $%_+ buttons to select a desired file and press the ENTER button.

-Press the () buttons to move to the previous/next pages.

2.Press the STOP (@) button to stop playback.

???NOTE

`Some MP3/WMA-CDs may not play, depending on the recording mode.

`Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3/WMA track format recorded on the disc.

`WMA-DRM files cannot be played.

JPEG File Playback

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.

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.Press the ?????? buttons to select the photo you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.

~The selected file will play and slide show will start.

~To stop slide show, press the PAUSE (#) button.

~You can view the previous/next file by pressing the ???,??? buttons during the slideshow mode.

ROOT

JPEG 1

JPEG 2

JPEG 3

642 X 352 2010/01/01

Function DVD/CD Pages Return

Rotate Function

G

Press the GREEN(B) or YELLOW(C) button during the PAUSE mode.

~GREEN(B) Button: Rotate 90?? counterclockwise.

~YELLOW(C) Button: Rotate 90?? clockwise.

???NOTE

`The maximum resolutions supported by this product are 5120 x 3480 (or 19.0 MPixel) for standard JPEG files and 2048 x 1536 (or 3.0 MPixel) for progressive image files.

Press the () buttons to use the Search

Function.

( 1 ??? ( 2 ??? ( 3 ??? ( 4 ) 1 ??? ) 2 ??? ) 3 ??? ) 4

???NOTE

` No sound is played in search mode.

Skipping Scenes/Songs

dBAD

Press the [] buttons.

~Each time the button is pressed during playback, the previous or next chapter, track or directory (file) will be played.

~You cannot skip chapters consecutively.

Slow Motion Play

dD

Press the PAUSE (#) button and then ) button for Slow Motion play.

d * 1 ???*2 ???*3

D *1 ???*2 ???*3

???NOTE

`No sound is heard during slow playback.

`Reverse slow playback does not work.

Basic Functions

Step Motion Play

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.

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.

???NOTE

` You can operate this function only on the DivX.

Using the Title Menu

d

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

1.During playback, press the TITLE

MENU button on the remote control.

2.Press the $%_+ buttons to make

the desired selection, then press the ENTER button.

???NOTE

`Depending on the disc, menu setup items may vary and this menu may not be available.

1. During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the remote control.

2.Press the $%_+ buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ENTER button.

???NOTE

DISC MENU

Repeat Playback

dBAD

DVD/DivX Repeat

You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B Repeat) of the DVD/DivX.

Repeat OFF

REPEAT button on the remote control.

2.Press the $% buttons to select a desired repeat mode, then press the ENTER button.

3.Press the ?????? buttons to select OFF to return to normal play, then press the ENTER button.

CD/MP3 Repeat

1.During the CD/ MP3 playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want.

; ; ; ;

B (Normal ;Repeat Track ;Repeat All ;

Random ;Repeat Section A-B)

; ;;;

A (Normal ;Repeat Track;

Repeat Dir (Directory) ;Repeat All ;Random)

A-B Repeat Playback

dB

You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD.

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 untilappears.

3.Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to start (A).

4.Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to stop (B).

5.To return to normal playback,

For DVD, press the $% buttons to select to OFF. For CD, press the REPEAT button to select to .

???NOTE

`The A-B Repeat function does not operate with DivX, MP3 or JPEG discs.

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Basic Functions

Displaying Disc Information

d

Change Select

D

Change Select

TOOLS menu

`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.

`Audio( ): Refers to the film's soundtrack language. A DVD Disc can contain up to 8 audio languages.

`Subtitle( ): Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc. You will be able to choose the subtitle languages or, if you prefer, turn them off from the screen. A DVD Disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.

`Angle( ): When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function.

1. During playback, press the TOOLS TOOLS button on the remote control.

2.Press the $% buttons to select the desired item.

3.Press the _+ buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button.

-You may use the number buttons of the remote control to control items.

4.To make Disc information disappear, press the TOOLS button again.

???NOTE

`If you are playing contents from the tools menu, some functions may not be enabled depending on the disc.

`You can also select DTS, Dolby Digital or Pro Logic, depending on the disc.

`Some tools menus may differ depending on discs and files.

Selecting the Audio Language

dD

1.Press the TOOLS button.

2.Press the $% buttons to select AUDIO ().

3.Press the _+ buttons to select the desired audio language.

~Depending on the of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language is selected each time the button is pressed.

Selecting the Subtitle Language

dD

1.Press the TOOLS button.

2.Press the $% buttons to select SUBTITLE ().

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.

???NOTE

`Depending on the disc, the Subtitle and Audio Language functions may not be available.

Caption Function

D

~You must have some experience with video extraction and editing in order to use this feature properly.

~To use the caption function, save the caption file (*.smi) in the same file name as that of the DivX media file (*.avi) within the same folder. Example. Root Samsung_007CD1.avi

Samsung_007CD1.smi

~Up to 100 alphanumeric characters or 50 East Asian characters (2 byte characters such as Korean and Chinese) for the file name.

~The subtitle of DivX files are *.smi, *.sub, *.srt over 148 kbyte is not supported.

Angle Function

d

This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles.

1.Press the TOOLS button.

2.Press the $% buttons to select ANGLE ( ).

3.Press the _+ buttons to select the desired angle.

???NOTE

`The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.

~Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows

SLP 10 ??? SLP 20 ??? SLP 30 ??? SLP 60 ??? SLP 90 ??? SLP 120 ??? SLP 150 ??? OFF.

DIMMER

You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit.

Press the DIMMER button.

Sound Mode

P.BASS

The P.BASS function provides a bass boost to reinforce the low frequencies.

The MP3 ENHANCE function provides better sound quality by upscaling the sampling frequency.

Press the P.BASS button.

???NOTE

` The P.BASS function is only available with 2 channel LPCM sources such as MP3, DivX, CD and WMA.

` The P.BASS function does not work with GIGA SOUND or Dolby Pro Logic ll modes.

If you press P.BASS in the DSP/EQ mode, the DSP/EQ mode is automatically shut off and the P. BASS function will be turned on.

` The MP3 Enhancement function is only available with MP3 files.

English 37

Basic Functions

GIGA

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 GIGA button.

???NOTE

`If GIGA Sound is set to 'ON', other sound field effects will not be applied.

`If DOLBY PLII is set to 'ON', the GIGA Sound effect will not be applied.

S.vol (smart volume)

This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change when changing channels or during a scene transition.

S . VOL

Press the S.VOL button.

~ Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows :

SMART VOLUME ON ??? SMART VOLUME OFF

S/W LEVEL

You can also press the S/W LEVEL button on the remote control and use the _ or + buttons to adjust the level of subwoofer.

Press the S/W LEVEL button.

DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ

~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.

Press the DSP/EQ button.

Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode.

Press the PL II button.

???NOTE

`When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R) on the product. If you connect to only one of the inputs (L or R), you cannot listen to surround sound.

`The Pro Logic II function is only available in Stereo mode.

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.

Setting Mono/Stereo

Press the MO/ST button.

~Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between STEREO and

MONO.

~In a poor reception area, select MONO for a clear, interference-free broadcast.

Presetting Stations

Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2. Press the TUNING/CH () button to select

<89.10>.

3.Press the TUNER MEMORY button.

~Number flashes on the display.

4. Press the TUNING/CH () buttons to select preset number.

~You can select between 1 and 15 presets.

5.Press the TUNER MEMORY button again.

~Press the TUNER MEMORY button before number disappears from the display.

~Number disappears from the display and the station is stored in memory.

6.To preset another station, repeat steps 2 to 5.

~To tune in to a preset station, press the TUNING/ CH () buttons on the remote control to select a channel.

Advanced Functions

USB Function

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.

ASC IN/

AUX IN 1

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.Press the _+ buttons to select Videos, Photos or Music.

-Select a file to play.

Safe USB Removal

To prevent damage to the memory stored in the USB device, perform safe removal before disconnecting the USB cable.

~Press the YELLOW(C) button.

- REMOVE will appear on the display.

~Remove the USB cable.

???NOTE

`To listen to your music files with 5.1 channel sound, you must set the Dolby Pro Logic II mode to Matrix. (See page 39)

`Remove the USB cable from the USB port slowly. Otherwise, it may cause damage.

Using an iPod/iPhone

If the system is connected to iPod/iPhone using the provided USB cable, you can play music in iPod/ iPhone using the system.

ASC IN/

AUX IN 1

1.Connect iPod/iPhone using the USB cable to the front USB port.

~Your iPod is automatically turned on.

2.You should press the Function button to switch to REMOTE IPOD or IPOD mode.

Listening to Music (IPOD mode)

You can play music files stored in the iPod by connecting it to the product.

Music

1.Press the FUNCTION button to select IPOD.

2.Press the _+ buttons to select Music.

3.Select the music file to play.

-You can use the remote control or product to control simple playback functions such as the

PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, [/ ], (/ ) and

REPEAT buttons. See page 13.

???NOTE

`When you are on the phone and also the iPhone is connected with the product, don't press the PLAY(+) button.

`Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you connect your iPod and product.

`When the product is powered on and you connect an iPod, the product will charge your iPod's battery.

iPod Music categories

File information including the artist name, album name, music title and genre will be displayed according to the ID3 Tag information on the appropriate music file.

???NOTE

`The category list may differ, depending on the iPod model.

`What is an ID3 Tag?

This is what is attached to an MP3 to carry information relevant to the file such as the title, artist, album, year, genre and a comment field.

iPod/iPhone models that can be used with this product

`iPod touch (3rd generation)

`iPod touch (2nd generation)

`iPod touch (1st generation)

`iPod classic

`iPod with video

`iPod with dock connector

`iPod with Click Wheel

`iPod nano (5th generation)

`iPod nano (4th generation)

`iPod nano (3rd generation)

`iPod nano (2nd generation)

`iPod nano (1st generation)

`iPhone 3GS

`iPhone 3G

`iPhone

???NOTE

` ???Made for iPod??? means

that an electronic accessory has been

designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

`???Made for iPhone??? means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

`Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

`The volume control may not operated normally with iPod and iPhone models not listed above. 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 Theater.

`Depending on the software version or the type of the iPod, some operations may differ. Install the latest iPod software. (recommended)

`Playback of applications' contents through the product may not be guaranteed. We recommend playing contents downloaded on the iPod.

`If you have a problem using iPod, please visit www.apple.com/support/ipod

Functions Advanced 05

Advanced Functions

USB Recording

While playing CDDA (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 CDDA audio contents

1.Connect the USB device to your product.

2.Insert the CDDA disc into the CD tray.

3. Press the USB REC button on the remote control.

~ To start ripping the current track, press the USB REC button on the remote control while the system is playing a track or stopped temporarily.

~To record the entire CD, press and hold the USB REC button on the remote control.

-"FULL CD RIPPING" appears on the display and recording starts.

4.Press the STOP (@) button to stop recording.

~When USB recording of a CD is completed, you will find a new folder named ???RECORDING??? in the USB drive. The contents will be saved in the folder in the MP3 format.

~When USB recording of FM radio or AUX source is completed, you will find a new folder named ???TUNER RECORDING or AUX RECORDING??? in the USB drive. The contents will be saved in the folder in the MP3 format.

???NOTE

`Do not disconnect the USB connection or the power cable during the USB Recording. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the data. To stop USB Recording, press the STOP button and disconnect the USB device after the system stops playing the CD completely.

`If you disconnect the USB connection during the USB Recording, the system will turn off and you will not be able to delete the recorded file.

`If you connect the USB device to the system while it is playing a CD, the system stops temporarily and will play again.

`DTS-CDs cannot be recorded.

`If the recording duration is less than 5 seconds, a recording file may not be created.

`USB Recoridng works only if the USB device is formatted in the FAT file system. (The NTFS file system is not supported.)

`The audio signal will not be output during USB recording of the CD.

`When HDMI AUDIO is set to On, the USB Recording function is not supported.

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 Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Index

A

Accessories

Angle

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

Audio Language

AUDIO SYNC

B

BD Wise

Before Starting (Initial Setting)

C

Change Password Connections

Speaker

Wireless receiver module

TV

HDMI Component Composite

AUX

FM Antenna

Set-Top Box

VCR

OPTICAL

D

Delay Time

DIMMER

Disc Information Disc menu

DivX(R) Registration Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

DSP/EQ

G

GIGA

H

HDMI Audio

HDMI Format

I

Initial Setting iPod/iPhone

L

Information Other 06

Specifications

HT-D550

HT-D553

HT-D555

Information Other 06