Samsung Ht A100t User Manual

							
Digital Home
Theater System
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HT-A100

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features
Playback of many disc types 
The HT-A100 allows you to play back various discs, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX,  
CD-R/RW, and DVD±R/RW.
DVD-Audio compatible
Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio. The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC enables this player to 
deliver exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.
USB Host support
You can connect and play files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. 
using the Home Theater's USB HOST function.
TV Screen Saver Function
If the main unit remains in Stop mode for 3 minutes, Samsung logo appears on TV screen.
The HT-A100 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the Screen Saver mode.
Power Saving Function
The HT-A100 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in Stop mode.
Customized TV Screen Display
The HT-A100 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD playback and set it as your background 
wallpaper.
HDMI
HDMI transmits DVD video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.
AV SYNC Function
Video may lag behind the audio if the unit is connected to a digital TV. 
To compensate for this, you can adjust the audio delay time to sync up with the video.
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Function
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the main unit using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the 
Home Theater to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TVs that support Anynet+.)
 
WHAT’S INClUDED
Check for the supplied accessories below.
Video Cable FM Antenna User's Manual Remote Control / 
Batteries (AAA size)

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safety information
SAFETY WArNINgS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK). NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
rISK OF ElECTrIC SHOCK  DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” 
inside the product that presents a risk of 
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions 
accompanying the product.
 
 
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC which 
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to 
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WArNIN g
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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.

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		CLASS	 1	LASER	 PRODUCT
   This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 
1LASER product.
 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
 CAUTION  :  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN 
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, 
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CLASS	 1	LASER	 PRODUCT
KLASSE	 1	LASER	 PRODUKT
LUOKAN	 1	LASER	 LAITE
KLASS	 1	LASER	 APPARAT
PRODUCTO	 LASER	CLASE	 1

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safety information
PrECAUTIONS
Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identifi\
 cation sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space\
 around it for ventilation (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty\
. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. I\
n order to disconnect the player completely from the power sup-ply, remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unu\
sed for a long period of time.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC main plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
Protect the player from moisture (i.e. vases) , and excess heat (e.g.fi replace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fi elds (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if th\
e player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use. Use\
 of this product is for personal use only.Condensation may occur if your player or disc has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit. 
The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful \
to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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contents
fEATURES	
2
2	 What’s	included
SAfETy	INfORmATION	
3
3	 Safety	Warnings
4	Precautions
gETTINg	STARTED	
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7	 Before	Reading	the	User’s	Manual
8	 Playable	Discs
8	 Do	not	use	the	following	types	of	disc!
8	 Copy	Protection
9	 Disc	Type	and	Characteristics
DESCRIPTION	
10
10 	 Front	Panel
11	 Rear	Panel
REmOTE	CONTROL	
12
12	 Tour	of	the	Remote	Control
14	 Setting	the	Remote	Control
CONNECTIONS	
16
16	 Connecting	the	Speakers
18	 Connecting	the	Video	Out	to	your	TV
20	 HDMI	Function
21	 Connecting	 Audio	from	External	 Components
23	 Connecting	the	FM	Antenna
bEfORE	USINg	yOUR	hOmE	
ThEATER
	
24
24	Before	using	your	Home	Theater
PLAybACK	
25
25 	 Disc	Playback
26	 MP3/WMA-CD	Playback
27	 JPEG	File	Playback
28	 DivX	Playback
30	 Using	the	Playback	Function
38	Using	the	Bluetooth
40 	 Playing	Media	Files	using	the	USB	Host	
Feature

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SySTEm	SETUP	
42
42	 Setting	the	Language
43	 Setting	TV	Screen	Type	
44	 Setting	Parental	Controls	(Rating	Level)
44	 Setting	the	Password
45	 Setting	the	Wallpaper
45	 To	Select	One	of	the	3	Wallpaper	Settings	
you've	mad
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46 	 DVD	Playback	Mode
46	 Setting	the	DRC	(Dynamic	Range	
Compression)
47	 Setting	the	AV	SYNC
47	 Setting	the	HDMI	Audio
RADIO	
48
48	 Listening	to	Radio
48	 Presetting	Stations
CONvENIENT	fUNCTION	
49
49	 Sleep	Timer	Function
49	 Adjusting	Display	Brightness
49	 Mute	Function
49	 P.BASS	
50	 V-SOUND	(Virtual	Sound)
50	 Virtual	Headphone	Function
TROUbLEShOOTINg	
51
51	Troubleshooting
LANgUAgE	CODE	LIST	
53
53	Language	Code	List
USb	hOST	fEATURE	SUPPORTED	
PRODUCTS	
54
54 	 Digital	Camera
54	 USB	Flash	Disc
54	 MP3	Player
APPENDIx	
55
55	 Cautions	on	Handling	and	Storing	Discs
56	 Specifications		

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getting started
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
IconTermDefinition
DVDThis involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that 
have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode.
BCDThis involves a function available with a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
AMP3This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs.
GJPEGThis involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs.
DDivXThis involves a function available with MPEG4 discs.  
(DVD±R/RW, CD-R or CD-RW)
CautionThis involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be 
cancelled.
MNoteThis involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function 
operate.
 In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD (  )" are applicable to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO and 
DVD-R/-RW discs that have been recorded in Video Mode and then finalized. Where a particular DVD type is 
mentioned, it is indicated separately.
   If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable.
 
About the use of this user’s manual
Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 3~4)
If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 51~52)
Copyright
©2008 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the 
prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
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PlAYABlE DISCS
Disc TypeMark (Logo)Recorded Signals Disc Size Max. Playing Time
DVD-AUDIO
DVD-VIDEOAUDIO + VIDEO 
5 inchesApprox. 240 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 480 min. (double-sided)
3 1/2 inchesApprox. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (double-sided)
AUDIO-CDCOMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIOAUDIO5 inches74 min.
3 1/2 inches20 min.
DivXAUDIO + VIDEO5 inches74 min.
3 1/2 inches20 min.
DO NOT USE THE FOllOWINg TYPES OF DISC!
LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-RAM 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.    
COPY PrOTECTION
Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player 
directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD 
discs.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. 
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.    
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended   
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.   
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital  
surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these  
realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or conc\
ert hall.
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must\
 match in order for the  
disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the play\
er.
(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical re\
gion codes.)
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DISC TYPE AND CHArACTErISTICS
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 minute 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 be 8 characters or less in length and 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 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 JPE g 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 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.
    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/r W, CD- r/r W DivX Discs Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX file created by the user might not play.
 Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : 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.
 For more information about the formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., please visit "www.divxnetworks.net".
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description
FrONT PANEl
POWER() BUTTONTUNING DOWN & SKIP () 
BUTTONVolume Control
DISC TRAYSTOP (T) BUTTON10AUX IN 1 Jack
EJECT BUTTONPLAY/PAUSE () BUTTON11Headphone Jack
FUNCTION BUTTONTUNING UP & SKIP () BUTTON1USB Port
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