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DVD HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-X50

If you have any questions

or comments

please contact the SAMSUNG

relating to Samsung
customer

products,

care center.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864)
www.samsung.com

_ynet
AH68-01957C
REV: 00

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Digital Surround

AUDIO/VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OlSC PLAYBACK

Precautions

Safety Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
Z_

RiSK OFDO
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
NOT OPEN

Read these operating instructions

carefully before using

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

the unit. Follow all the safety instructions

DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

Keep these operating

instructions

listed below.

handy for future

reference.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

inside the product that presents a risk of

Follow all instructions.

electric shock or personal

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates "dangerous
injury.

This symbol indicates important
accompanying

voltage"

instructions

the product.

Do not block any ventilation openings,
accordance

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified

8)
as a CLASS 1

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS
CLASS 1
1 LASER
LASER APPARAT
PRODUCT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
adjustments

or performance

procedures other than those specified
in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION

or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)

Use of controls,

: INVISIBLE

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding
has two blades and a third grounding

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
consult an electrician

herein may result

for replacement

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

pinched particularly
receptacles,

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.

WARNING

at plugs, convenience

the apparatus.
specified by
--O_" J_'.',""

bracket, or table specifi ed 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.

unused for Iong periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus

CAUTION
Apparatus

shall not be exposed to dripping

has been

damaged in any way, such as the power-supply
or splashing

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

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

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

Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall
stay readily operable at any time.

the manufacturer.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC

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

and the point where they exit from

1!) Only use attachments/accessories

guidelines

of the obsolete

outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or

Note to CATV system installer

provides

type plug

prong. The wide

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

which

Install in

instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers,

LASER product.

with the manufacturer's

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 modules 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 Home Theater 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.

cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall

have fallen into the apparatus.

be placed on the apparatus.

if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

Service is also required

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Protectthe player frommoisture(i.e,vases), and excessheat
(e g.firepIace)or equipmentcreatingstrongmagneticor electricfields
(i.e speakers...).Disconnectthe powercablefrom theAC supply if the
player malfunctions.Yourplayeris not intendedfor industrialuse.
Useof this productis for personaluse only.
Condensationmay occur ifyour playeror dischas beenstoredincold
temperatures.
if transportingthe playerduringthe winter,wait approximately2 hours
until the unit has reachedroom temperaturebefore 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.

Features

Contents

Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner
The HT-X5O combines
MP3-CD,

WMA-CD,

the convenience

DivX, CD-R/RW,

of multi-disc

playback

and DVD-R/RW,

capability,

including

with a sophisticated

DVD-AUDIO,

DVD-VIDEO

CD,

FM tuner, all in a single player.

DVD-Audio compatible
Experience

the super high-quality

The on-board

24-bit/192kHz

low-level resolution

audio perfom_ance

DAC enables

and high-frequency

of DVD-Audio.

this player to deliver exceptional

sound quality in terms of dynamic

range,

Safety Warnings ............................................................ 2

Settings ........................................................................ 40

Precautions .................................................................... 3

Setting the Language .............................................. 40

Features ......................................................................... 4

Setting TV Screen type ........................................... 41

Notes on Discs .............................................................. 6

Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) .................42

Description ..................................................................... 8

Setting the Password .............................................. 42
Setting the Wallpaper .............................................. 43

detail.

To SeIect One of the 3 Wallpaper Settings
you've made ............................................................ 43

USB Host Play

Connecting the Speakers ............................................ 12

You can enjoy media files such as pictures,
by connecting

movies and tunes saved in an MP3 player, digital camera or USB memory

the storage device to the USB port of the home theater.

Connecting the Optional Wireless
Receiving Amplifier ...................................................... 14
Connecting the Video Out to your TV ......................... 16

Dolby Pro Logic II
audio signal decoding

technology

that improves

Setting the Speaker Mode....................................... 44
Setting the Delay Time ............................................ 45
Setting the Test Tone............................................... 46

upon existing
Connecting Audio from External Components ............18

Dolby Pro Logic.

Connecting the FM Antenna ........................................ 20

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS is an audio compression
5.I channel sound.

format developed

in stop mode
switches

Setting the Audio ..................................................... 47
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)...48
Setting the AV SYNC ............................................... 48

by Digital Theater

Systems

Setting the HDMI Audio ........................................... 49

Inc. It delivers full-frequency

TV Screen Saver Function
The HT-X50 automatically

DivX (R) registration ................................................ 44

HDMI Function ............................................................. 17

Dolby Pro Logic II is a form of multi-channel

If the main unit remains

DVD Playback Mode ............................................... 44

for 3 minutes,

Samsung

logo appears on TV screen.

Before Reading the User's Manual .............................21

Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function ................................. 50

Before Using Your Home Theater ...............................22

Dotby Pro Logic II Mode .............................................. 51

Disc Playback .............................................................. 23

Dolby Pro Logic I! Effect .............................................. 52

MP3/WMA-CD Playback ............................................. 24

itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the Screen Saver mode.

JPEG File Playback ..................................................... 25
DivX Playback ............................................................. 26

Power Saving Function
The HT-X5O automatically

shuts itself off after 20 minutes

in Stop mode.

Customized TV Screen Display
The HT-X5O allows you to select your favorite

image during JPEG or DVD playback

and set it as your background

wallpaper.

HDMI
HDM! transmits

DVD video and audio signals simultaneously,

and provides

Using the Playback Function ....................................... 28

Listening to Radio ........................................................ 53

Displaying Disc Information ...................................... 28

Convenient Functions .................................................. 55

Checking the Remaining Time .................................. 29

Operating a TV with the Remote Control .................... 56

Fast Playback ........................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 58

Stow Playback .......................................................... 29

Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs ..................... 60

Skipping Scenes/Songs ............................................ 30

Language Code List .................................................... 61

Repeat Playback....................................................... 31

USB Host Feature Supported Products ...................... 62

To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc

Specifications ............................................................... 63

Information Screen ................................................... 31

a clearer picture.

A-B Repeat Playback ................................................ 32

AV SYNC Function

Step Function ............................................................ 32

Video may lag behind the audio if the unit is connected
To compensate

Angte Function .......................................................... 33

to a digital TV.

Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function .............................33

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

EZ VIEW Function .................................................... 34

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function
Anynet+

is a function

that can be used to operate the main unit using a Samsung

Home Theater to a SAMSUNG
that support Anynet+.)

TV using an HDM! Cable. (This is only available

Bonus Group ............................................................. 34
TV rernote control,
with SAMSUNG

TVs

by connecting

the

Navigating Pages ...................................................... 34
Audio Language Selection Function .........................35
Subtitle Language Selection Function ...................... 35
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song .............................36
Using the Disc Menu ................................................ 37
Using the Title Menu ................................................. 37
Playing Media Files using the USB HOST Feature._..38

Notes on Discs
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match

Disc Recording Format

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.

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

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

CD-R Discs

Playable 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.

Disc Type

Mark (Logo)

Disc Size

Recorded
Signals

DVD-AUDIO
DVD-VIDEO

Audio + Video
3 112"

AUDIO/VIDEO

Max. Playing Time

• Some CD-RW (Rewritable)

Approx. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx 160 min. (double-sided

• 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

3 112"

DivX

media, may not be playable.

be able to fully piay the disc.

74 min.

5"
DIG[TALAUDIO

minute CD-R disc.

Do not use CD-R discs over 7O0MB/8O minute as they may not be playback.

Approx 480 min. (double-sided

Audio

AUDIO-CD

• Use a 650MB/74

Approx. 240 min (single-sided)

20 min.

74 min.

31/2"

20 min.

Audio + Video

CD-R MP3 Discs
• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
• MP3 file names should be 8 characters

or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters

• Use discs recorded with a compressionldecompression

Do not use the following types of disc!

• Only files with the "mp3" and extensions

can be played.

• Only a consecutively

disc can be played. If there is a blank segment

written multisession

(. I = +).

data rate greater than 128Kbps.

in the Multisession

disc, the

disc can be played only up to the blank segment.

• LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs cannot be played on this player.
If such discs are played, a message appears on the TV screen.
• DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
If such discs are played, a message appears on the TV screen.

• 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
(e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps),

in both low bit rate and high bit rate

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.

Copy Protection

CD-R JPEG Discs

• Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.

Because

player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting
picture from copy-protected
• This product incorporates

Use of this copyright

to a VCR results in a distorted

protection

technology

that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S.

property rights owned by Macrovision

protection technology

must be authorized

for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
Reverse engineering

or disassembly

This product is covered

Corporation

by Macrovision
authorized

and other rights owners.
Corporation,

by Macrovision

and is intended
Corporation.

by one or more of the following

U.S. patents:

5,705,762

5,987,417

6,043,912

6,222,983

6,272,096

6,377,524

6,377,531

6,385,587
6,578,163

6,389,570
6,594,208

6,408,408
6,631,110

6,466,532
6,658,588

6,473,736
6,674,697

6,477,501
6,674,957

6,480,829
6,687,455

6,556,520
6,697,307

6,556,521
6,707,985

6,556,522
6,721,243

6,721,493

6,728,474

6,741,535

6,744,713

6,744,972

6,765,853

6,771,890

6,771,891

6,775,465

6,795,637

6,810,201

or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters

(. / = +).

• Only a consecutively

disc can be played. If there is a blank segment

disc, the

written multisession

6,862,256

6,868,054

6,894,963

6,937,552

in the multisession

disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
• A maximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.
Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.
Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.

DVD + R/RW, CD-R/RW DivX Discs

5,561,649

6,788,630

• JPEG file names should be 8 characters

• Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji

5,457,669

6,788,629

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 piayed.

• When playing a Kodak/Fuji

is prohibited.

5,060,220

6,778,755

• Only files with the "jpg" extensions

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

DVD discs.

patents and other intellectual

of this, you should only connect your DVD

• Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized

by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX file created by the user

might not play.
• Software
(Example

update for incompatible

formats is not supported.

: QPEL, GMC, resolution

higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.)

• Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file.

This product is covered
US4,930,158

by the following

U.S. patents:

• For more information

about the formats authorized

by DivX Networks,

Inc., please visit "www.divxnetworks.net".

US4,930,160

Description
RearPanel

Front Panel

I
9@@

1. Disc Tray

6. Disc Change button

11. USB Port

Function button

7. Power ((D/I)

12. Tuning Up & Skip (_)

Stop (11) button

8. Standby indicator

Play/Pause

9. Headphone

Direct Play buttons

( !_, ) button

10.AUX

button

Jack

IN 1 Connector

button

Tuning Down & Skip (I,9.r_} button
13.Volume

Control

14. OpenlCIose

Connect a TV with c0mpoaeat video inputs to these jacks.

button
4,

HDMI Output Jack

External Digital Optical Input Connector

Use this t0 €onnect external equipment capable of digital
output.

Display

Accessories

Remote Control
(AH59-01778F)

LINEAR PCM indicator

9. REPEAT indicator

16, System Status Display

3. DTS indicator

i0. TUNED indicator

17: RADIO FREQUENCY indicator

4, TITLE indicator

tl, STEREO indicator

18. SPEAKER indicator

GROUP ind cator

!2 DOEBY Pill ndicator

19. D SC(!--5) ndicator

6. CHAPTER indicator

13. DVDAUD O indicator

7. TRACK indicator

14. MPEG indicator

Video Cable
(AH39-40001V)

FM Antenna
(AH42-00017A)

Audio

Cable

(AH39-00954A)

User's

Manual

(AH68-01957C)

Description

(Con't)

Remote Control

Insert Remote Batteries
1. DVD RECEIVER

POWER

0P_N_ _0SE

D MMER

@oOi°®O
©©@
@@@
©@@
-@

button

TV button

TV/VIDEO,

POWER button

Number(0~9)

REMAIN button

STEP button

Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons

9. VOLUME

1 Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities

DISC SKiP button

(+ and -).
3 Replace the battery cover.

buttons

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 batteriesBatteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose the batteries to heat or a flame.

button

10. MENU button
11. AUDIO button
12. I]D PL II EFFECT button
13. DD PL II MODE button
14.TUNER

MEMORY,

SD(Standard Definition)/HD(High Definition) button
15. ZOOM button
STOP

PLAY

®®@®

16. SLEEP button
17. SLOW, MOIST button
18. EZ VIEW button
19. _

Operation Range of the Remote Control

DVD button
TUNER button

The remote control can be used up to approximateiy

USB

1_
MENU

RETURN

USB, AUX button

20. OPEN/CLOSE

operated

at a horizontal

23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line. It can also be

angle of up to 30 ° from the remote control sensor.

button

21. DIMMER button

]u_

22. CANCEL button

23. REPEAT button
24. _
@
(_)(_

PLAY/PAUSE
STOP

button

25. TUNING/CH

buttons

button

26. MUTE button
TuNr_
_EMO_

SLOW

r_sl TO_ SOU_B_T

-_C2) C2).

27. RETURN button
28. Cursor/ENTER
29. SUBTITLE

SLEEF [ EZ v EW

,,CDCD, ;

button

30. EXIT button

...........
iii

31. DSP/EQ button

)

32. INFO button
33. SOUND EDIT button
34. DIGEST button
35. TEST TONE button
36. SLIDE MODE button
37. LOGO button

Connecting the Speakers
Before moving or installing the product,

be sure to turn off the power and disconnect

the power cord.

Rear Speaker(R)

Rear Speaker (L)

Center Speaker

,,,
2.5 to 3 times

the size

of the TV screen
/

Front Speaker (R)

Position of the Home Theater

Selecting the Listening Position

• Place it on a stan& cabinet shelf_or under the TV stand.

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" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8 feet)
For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13 feet)

Front Speaker (L)

Subwoofer

Front Speakers 00
• Place these speakers in front of your listening position,
facing inwards (about 45°) toward you.
• Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the
same height as your ear.
• Align the front face of the front speakers with the front face
of the center speaker or place them slightly in front of the
center speakers.

Center Speaker 0

Rear Speakers 00

Red

• Place these speakers behind your listening position.
• If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they
face each other.
• Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear,
facing slightly downward.
* Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers
are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound wili
not come from them all the time.

Subwoofer _)

• You can also install it directly over or under the TV.

• The position of the subwoofer is not so critical.
Place it anywhere you like.

Press and hold the terminal tab.

Insert the speaker cord.

3 Release your finger.
Black

• Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if a speaker falls.
• When connecting

• It is best to instalt it at the same height as the front
speakers.

the speaker wires to the speakers,

• Keep the subwoofer speaker
substances

into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer

• Do not hang the subwoofer

make sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct.

out of reach of children so as to prevent children from inserting their hands or alien
speaker.

on the wall through the duct (hole).

• If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted
by the speaker.

because of the magnetic field generated

If this occurs, place the speaker away from your TV set.

Connecting
theOptional
Wireless
Receiving
Amplifier
To connect the rear speakers

wirelessly, you have to purchase

the wireless receiving module

and

TX card from your Samsung retailer.

When you have Purchased the Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-3000)

Resettingthe Wireless Receiving Module
Reset the system if a communication

Front Speaker (R)

Front Speaker (L)

failure occurs, or if the Link indicator (blue LED) on the wireless receiver does not

light up and the "REAR CHK" message blinks on the main unit's displaj4
Reset the system while the main unit and the wireless receiver

module (SWA-3000)

are in Power Standby mode.

Center Speaker

1 With the main unit turned off, press and hold the remote
control's REMAIN button for 5 seconds.
• The STANDBY LED on the front panel of the wireless receiver module
blinks.

2 With the wireless receiver module turned on, use a ball point
pen or a toothpick to press the RE8ET button on the back of
the unit.
• The STANDBY LED on the front panel of the wireless receiver module
blinks 2 Times.

Subwoofer

3 Turn on the main unit.
Rear Speaker (L)

• The LINK LED of the wireless receiver module is lit and the Reset is

Rear Speaker(R)

completed.
• If Power Standby mode continues, repeat Steps 1 to 3 above.

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Connect the Front, Center and Subwoofer speakers to the main unit,
referring to page 13.

2 With the main unit turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card
Connection(WIRELESS) on the back of the main unit.
•

Hold the TX card so that the slanted side faces leftward and insert the

card into the port.
• The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver.

• When the wireless receiving moduIe setting is complete, no audio signal is output from the Rear Speaker Output
Connector on the back of the main unit.
• The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless receiver
moisture.
• For optimal listening

performance,

module. Keep the unit away from water and

make sure that the area around the wireless receiver module location is clear of

any obstructions.

Slanted side face left

3 Connect the left and right rear speakers to the wireless receiving
module.

• Sound will be heard from the wireIess

rear speakers

in DVD 5.1-CH or Dolby Pro Logic I! mode on(y.

• In 2-CH mode, no sound will be heard from the wire(ess rear speakers.

TX card

4 Plug the power cord of the wireless receiving module in the wall outlet
and switch the power switch 'ON'.
• P(ace the wireless receiver modu(e at the rear of the listening position. If the wire(ess receiver
to the main unit, some sound interruption
• If you use a device such as a microwave
• Do not insert a card other than the TX card dedicated

for the product.

The product might be damaged or the card may not be removed easily.

uses the same frequency
• The transmission

(2.4GHz)

oven, wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equipment,

near the system, some sound interruption

• Do not insert the TX card upside down or in the reverse direction.

environment.

• Insert the TX card when the main unit is turned off.Inserting

the system may not operate at all, because the radio wave cannot penetrate metal.

the card

or any other device that

may be heard due to interference.

distance of a radio wave is about 33 feet, but may vary depending

If a stee(-concrete

module is too close

may be heard due to interference.

on your operating

wa(I or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless receiver modu(e,

when it is turned on may cause a problem.
• if the TX Card is inserted in the main unit, the rear speakers
output sounds.

don't

Connecting the Video Out to your TV
Choose one of the three methods for connecting

to a T_Z

HDMI Function
Resolution Selection
This function allows the user to select the screen resolution

for HDMI output.

In Stop mode, press and hold the SD/HD (Standard Definition/High
Definition)button on the remote control.
• Resolutionsavailablefor the HDMtoutputare 480p,720Pand 1080i.
• SD(StandardDefinition)resolutionis 480p andHD(HighDefinition)resolutionis 720p/1080i.
ii
COMPONENTo_

Example: If the TV supports resolution up to 480p:
Press the SD/HD button.
• A480p videosignalis outputthroughthe HDMIoutput.

What is HDMI (High Definition
Multimedia Interface)?
TNs device transmits a DVD
video signal digitally without
the process of converting to
analog. Youwill get sharper
digital pictures when using
an HDMI connection.

(supplied)

• If the TVdoesnot supportthe configuredresolution,you will not be ableto see the pictureproperly.
• The default setting of the HDMI output is 480p.
• When a HDMI TV is connected, composite and component video signals are not
output.
• See your TV owner's

manual for more information

on how to select the TV's Video

Input source.

Using Anynet+(HDMl-CEC)
TV

Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control, Anynet + can be lsed

by connecting this Home Theater to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that suppol Anynet+. )

1 Connect the main unit of the Home Theater to a Samsung TV with
an HDMI cable. (See page 16)
2 Set the Anynet+ function on your TV.
(See the TV instruction manual for more information.)
• You can operate the Home Theater by using the TV remote control.

Connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the main unit to the HDMI IN jack
on your TV.

If your television
the Component
Connectors

is equipped

with Component

Video inputs, connect a component

Video Output (Pr, Pb and Y) Connectors

video cable(not

lAva,able
TVbuttons:

Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

supplied) from

on the back of the main unit to the Component

on your TV.

• This product operates in Progressive scan mode(480i Only ) for Component Output.
• After making the video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the corresponding
Video output (HDMI, Component or Composite) on your Home theater.
See your TV owner's manual for more information on how to select the TV's Video Input source.
• If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the main unit, you can operate

button)

to on your TV.

• : Youcan listento audiothroughthe TV.
• :Youcan listento audiothroughthe HomeTheater.

Video Input

Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the main unit to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

", • and'q, buttons,

With Anynet+
I
You can operate this unit,
I
power on your TV, or watch
a movie by pressing the Play I
button on your Samsung TV's
remote centre.
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Select and set the option of each items below.
• : You can access the Home Theater menu.
• : The Home Theater disc playback information will be displayed.
• : You can listen to audio through the Home Theater.
• : You can listen to audio through the TV.

• The Theater function is available only when you listen to the audio through
the Home Theater with the digital optical cable connected.

the Home Theater using the TV's remote control. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs
that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).)
• Please check the _-Tynet + logo (If your TV has an (_ynet+

logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.)

ConnectingAudio from ExternalComponents

AUX1 : Front Panel (iPod only)

AUX1 : Front Panel

AUX2 : Rear Panel

OPTICAL : Rear Panel

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Audio Cable I

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(not supplied)
If the external analog
component has only one
AudioAudio
Out, connect
Cable either
left or right.

AUDIO

AUX1 • Connecting an External Analog Component/iPod MP3
You can listen to the audio from an External Analog Component/iPod

MP3 player through the main unit.

AUX2 • Connecting
Analog signal components

OUT

an External Analog Component

such as a VCR.

1 Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Theater to the Audio Out of the external analog component/
iPod MP3.

1 Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the Home Theater to the Audio Out of the external analog component.

2 Press the AUX button on the remote control to select input.

• You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
The mode switches as follows • DVD/CD -_ DIGITAL IN -* AUX 1 -_ AUX 2 -_ USB -_ FM,

• When the unit is powered on and you connect an iPod MP3 player, the unit wilI charge your iPod's battery.

• Be sure to match connector colors.

• You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
The mode switches as foltows " DVD/CD -* DIGITAL IN -* AUX 1 -* AUX 2 -* USB -* FM.

• You can connect the Video Output jack of your VCR to the TV, and connect the Audio Output jacks of the VCR to
this product.

OPTICAL • Connecting
Digital signal components

an External Digital Component

such as a Set-Top Box.

1 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) on the Home Theater to the Digital Output of the external digital
component.
2 Press the AUX button on the remote control to select .
• You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
The mode switches as follows • DVD/CD -_ DIGITAL IN -_ AUX 1 -* AUX 2 -* USB -* FM.

Connecting the FM Antenna

Before Reading the User's Manual
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual.

Icons that will be used in manual
Icon

RADIO ANT

FM Antenna (supplied)

FM 75 Q

Term

Definition

DVD

with DVD or
been recorded

This

available

with a data CD

MP3

This

involves

a function

available

with CD-R/-RW

discs.

JPEG

This

involves

a function

available

with CD-R/-RW

discs.

This

involves

a function

available

with MPEG4

This involves
each function

to a wall or other rigid surface.

tips or instructions
operate.

marked with "DVD ( _,

DVD type is mentioned,

discs.

or CD-RW)

discs that have been recorded

Where a particular
• If a DVD-R/-RW

R/RW CD-R

This involves a case where a function
operate or settings may be cancelled.

• In this manual, the instructions
and DVD-R/-RW

or CD-RW).

(DVD_

NOTE

2 Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it

a function

(CD-R

CAUTION

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75_-2COAXIAL Jack.

involves

and

DivX

This involves a function available
DVD-R/DVD-RW
discs that have
finalized
in Video Mode.

does not

on the page that help

)" are applicable

to DVD-VIDEO,

DVD-AUDIO

in Video Mode and then finalized.

it is indicated

separately.

disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable.

• This unit does not receive AM broadcasts.

The cooling fan supplies cool air to the unit to prevent overheating.

Please

observe

the

following

cautions

for your

safety.

• Make sure the unit is weIFventilated. If the unit has poor ventilation, the temperature inside the unit
may rise and may damage it.
• Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (tf the cooling fan or ventilation holes are covered
with a newspaper or cloth, heat may build up inside the unit and fire may result.)

Before Using Your Home Theater

Disc Playback
1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE

To OperateyourSamsungTVandthe HomeTheaterwiththeHT-XSO's
RemoteControl
The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung

TVs.

button to open the disc tray.

Load a disc.
• Place a discgentlyintothe traywiththe disc'slabel facingup.

3 Press the DISC 8KIP button.

Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply.

• Rotatethe carousettrayso you can loadthe third,fourth,andfifthdiscs•

Close the compartment

by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE

button again.

• Playbackstartsautomatically.
POWER

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2 Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode.
3 Press the POWER button to turn on your Samsung TV
with this remote.
4 Press the TV/VlDEO button to select VIDEO mode on your TV.
VIDEO

To stop playback, press the 8TOP button during playback.
• If pressed once, is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory.
If the PLAY/PAUSE ( I_11) button or ENTER button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position.
(This function works only with DVDs.)
• If pressed twice, is displayed, and if the PLAY/PAUSE ( I_11 ) button is pressed, ptayback starts from
the beginning.
To temporarily

pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( _ll ) button during playback.

• To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( I_11) button again.

• Avoid getting fingerprints

6 Press the DVD RECEIVER button to switch to DVD RECEIVER mode to
operate the DVD Home Theater

on the writing surface of a disc, it may cause the disc to not read properly,

• Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different.
• Any piracy could not be runnable in the player. Otherwise, it violates the CSS (Content Scrambling System : a copy
protection system) recommendations.

Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD button
on the remote to enable DVD/CD playback.

Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer

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To select a specific disc, press the corresponding the DIRECT PLAY (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
buttons on the front panel or the DISC 8KIP button on the remote control, until
the required disc indicator flashes.
• If thediscselected
isnottoaded, thenextdiscis played automatically•

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MP3/WMA-CD Playback
Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA

JPEG File Playback

format can be played.

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 Home Theater.

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Slide Mode

1 Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray.
• The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and ptayback will start.
• The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc.

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• WMA-DRM files cannot be played.

2 In Stop mode, use the Cursor •, •,

• Use the Cursor •,

•

4, • button to select the album, and

then press the ENTER button.

1 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray.
• Playbackstartsautomatically.Eachimageis displayedfor 5 secondsandthenthe next
imageis displayed.

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Press the SLIDE MODE button.
• Eachtime the buttonis pressed,the imagemakesthe transitionasfollows:

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button to select the track.

3 To change the album, use the Cursor •, •,

•,

• button to select another

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Press the I<1<1IH_I button to skip to the next slide.

album in Stop mode, and then press the ENTER button.

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• Each time the button is pressed, the slide moves backward or forward.

• To select another album and track, repeat Steps 2 and 3 above•

Digest Function

4 Press the 8TOP (,,) button to stop playback.

You can wew 9 JPEG images on the TV screen at once.
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• Depending

• Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending
recorded on the disc.

on the recording mode, some MP3/WMA-CDs

may not play.

on the MP3/WMA

track format

1 Press the DIGEST button during playback.
• JPEGfileswiIIbe shownin9 windows.
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Press the Cursor A, •,

•,

• button to select the desired image and

then press the ENTER button.
• The selectedimageis playedfor 5 secondsbeforemovingto the next image.
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_" To view the previous or next 9 images, press the _

button.

Rotate/Flip Function

_" To play a file icon in the screen,
• Press the Cursor •, •,

4, • button when it is in Stop mode and select a desired icon from the top part of the menu.

Press the Cursor A, •,
Music File Icon : To ptay music files only, select the _

• button during playback.

Icon.

Image FiIe Icon : To view image files only, select the _

Icon.

Movie FiIe Icon : To view movie files only, select the _

Icon.

All File Icon : To view movie flies oniy, select the _

•,

• button:Flip Vertically

Icon.
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• button:Rotate90°
Counterclockwise

I_ button: Rotate 90°
Clockwise

Original Image

• button: Flip Horizontally

• 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.
• Ifa JPEG file is played when the HDMI output resolution is 720p/1080i, the mode is
automatically converted to 480p mode.

DivX Playback
The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback.

Skip Forward/Back

During playback, press the I_1<, _

Subtitle Display
Press the SUBTITLE button.

button.

• Goes to the next file whenever you press the I_

• Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between

button, if there are over 2 flies in the disc.

• Goes to the previous file whenever you press the I_

and .

button, if there are over 2 files in the disc.

• If the disc has only one subtitle file, it will be played automatically.
• See number 2 (Caption Function) below for more details concerning Subtitle usage with DivX
discs.

J Fast Playback
To play back the disc at a faster speed, press the _
playback.

or _

button during

If the disc has more than one subtitle file

If the disc has more than one subtitle file, the default subtitle may not match the
movie and you will have to select your subtitle language as follows:

• Eachtime you presseitherbutton,the playbackspeedwill changeas follows:
2x -_ 4x -_ 8x-_ 32x -_ Normal.

1 In Stop mode, press the Cursor A, • button, select the desired subtitle ( _

)

from the TV screen, and then press the ENTER button.

Minute Skip function

2 When you select the desired DivX file from the TV screen, the movie will be
During playback, press the Cursor _i, • button.

played normally.

• Playback skips 5 minutes fop_vardwhenever you press the Cursor • button.
• Playback skips 5 minutes back whenever you press the Cursor< button.

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

! Zoom Function
1

MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio encoding so that the users can watch a movie at near DVD-quafity
video and audio.

Press the ZOOM button.
• Each time you press the button, your selection will toggte between and
.

Press the Cursor A •,

1. Supported
Formats
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

,< • button to move to the area you want to enlarge.

t Supported
Format
Versions
• A DivX file can be zoomed only in ZOOM X2 mode.
• DivX files have .Avi file extensions, however, not all .Avi files are DivX and may not be
playable in this unit.

AVI
DivX3.11~DivX5.1,

Supported Audio Formats
Format

MP3

WMA

Bit Rate
80~384kbps
56~128kbps
Sampling
Frequency
44.1khz

I Audio Display

• DivX files, including

TV screen resolutions

• If there are multiple audio tracks on a disc, you can toggte between them.

Caption

• To use the caption function,
within the same folder.
Example.

up to 800x600

pixels (!6:9).

is higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience

shaking on

Root

with video extraction and editing in order to use this feature properly.

save the caption file (*.smi) in the same file name as that of the DivX media file (*.avi)

Samsung_007CDl.avi
Samsung_007CD1

is 640x480 pixels (4:3), this product supports

Function

• You must have some experience
is displayed when there is one supported language in the disc.

DT8
1.5Mbps
44.1khz

higher than 800 will not be supported.

• When you play a disc whose sampling frequency
the screen during playback.

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• Each time you press the button, your seIection will toggte between