Samsung Ht Bd1255 User Manual

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●  GETTING STARTED
DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Disc types that can be played
Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute
BD-ROM
BD-RE/BD-R
AUDIO + VIDEOSingle sidedPlaying time depends 
on the Title
DVD-VIDEO
AUDIO + VIDEOSingle sided(5 inches) 240
Double sided(5 inches) 480
Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 80
Double sided(3 1/2 inches) 160
AUDIO-CD
AUDIOSingle sided(5 inches) 74
Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 20
DVD-RW
(V mode and fi nalized only)AUDIO + VIDEO 5 inches (4.7GB)480
(EX : Extended Play)
DVD-R
(V mode and fi nalized only)AUDIO + VIDEO 5 inches (4.7GB)480
(EX : Extended Play)
This player is compatible with the NTSC color system only.
PAL discs will not play.
Logos of Discs that can be played
Blu-ray Disc Dolby Digital Plus DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, 
Canada, Korea, JapanDolby TrueHD DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential
Digital Audio MP3 Stereo JavaBD-LIVE
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Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this 
product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Please check the regional code of the disc.” 
will be displayed. 
If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable.
Region code 
Both the Blu-ray Home Theater and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in 
order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this Blu-
ray Home Theater is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Home Theater.
BD Region Code Area
A
North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
B Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
C India, China, Russia, Central and South Asia.
DVD-Video 
Region CodeAreaDVD-Video 
Region CodeArea
1
USA, Canada6China
2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, 
Greenland7 Unspecifi ed Special Use
3Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, parts of South 
East Asia8 Airlines/Cruise Ships (including Mexico)
4Australia, New Zealand, Latin America 
(including Mexico)9 Region free
5 Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are 
compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Compliance and Compatibility 
Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care 
center at 1-800 SAMSUNG. 
Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specifi c operations, such as angle change and aspect 
ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the box. Please refer to 
this if necessary.
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette 
smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for playback.
Discs with PAL programs recorded on them cannot be played using this product.
When a BD-Java title is played, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions may perform slowly.
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HD DVD Disc
DVD-RAM
3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring.
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CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD
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●  GETTING STARTED
Disc Types
BD-RE/BD-R
Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups, 
or recording personal video.
BD-ROM
Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM 
may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Defi nition format, for 
playback on Blu-ray Home Theaters. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.
DVD-VideoA digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 
subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby Digital surround, 
allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images. 
When switching from the fi rst layer to the second layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there may be 
momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit.
Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Pre-recorded (pre-
stamped) commercial DVDs with movies are also referred to as DVD-Videos. This unit can play back 
pre-recorded commercial DVD discs (DVD-Video discs) with movies.
Audio CDAn audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. 
This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. 
The unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording. 
CD-R/-RWUse a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above 
disc, as the disc may not play back.
If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience delays when playing 
back the beginning of the disc or all recorded fi les may not play.
Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used 
to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW media from CDs for your personal use, playability 
may vary depending on contents and discs.
DVD-R Disc PlaybackOnce a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and fi nalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. It 
may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
DVD-RW Disc PlaybackPlayback can be performed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalized only.
Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back may 
depend on recording conditions.
Disc Format
Using MP3 discCD-R/-RW, DVD-RW/-R recorded with UDF, ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back.
Only MP3 fi les with the “.mp3” or “.MP3” extension can be played.
Playable bit-rate range is from 56 Kbps to 320 Kbps.
Playable sample-rate is 32KHz to 48KHz.
The unit can handle a maximum of 1500 fi les and folders under a parent folder. For MP3 fi les recorded 
with a VBR(Variable Bit Rates), the sound may cut in and out.
Using JPEG discCD-R/-RW, DVD-RW/-R recorded with UDF, ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back.
Only JPEG fi les with the .jpg, .JPG, .jpeg or JPEG extension can be displayed.
Progressive JPEG is supported.
DVD-RW/-R (V)This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played 
by this Blu-ray Home Theater once it has been fi nalized.
If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a different maker’s recorder but has not been 
fi nalized, it cannot be played by this Blu-ray Home Theater.
A fi le which has .divx or .avi extension cannot be played.
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Description
FRONT PANEL
POWER BUTTON
Turns the Blu-ray Home Theater on and off. 
STANDBY INDICATOR
When the unit is fi rst plugged in, this indicator lights.
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
Opens and closes the disc tray.
FUNCTION BUTTONThe mode switches as follows : 
BD/DVD ➞ D.IN 1 ➞ D.IN 2 ➞ AUX ➞ FM.
TUNING DOWN & 
SKIP 
(  ) BUTTON
Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.
Tunes down the FM frequency band.
STOP BUTTON
Stops disc playback.
Volume Control BUTTON
Volume adjustment.
 PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
Plays a disc or pauses playback.
TUNING UP & 
SKIP(
  ) BUTTONGoes to the next title/chapter/track.
Tunes up the FM frequency band.
10DISC TRAY
Opens to accept a disc.
11USB HOSTA USB storage device can be connected here and used as storage when connected to 
BD-LIVE. It can also be used for fi rmware upgrades and MP3/JPEG playback.
You must use the USB HOST on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Home Theater to connect a wireless LAN Adapter.M
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●  DESCRIPTION
REAR PANEL
iPod JACK
Connect the iPod dock connector here.
FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK
Connect the FM antenna.
TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the 
optional wireless receiver amplifi er.
AUX IN JACKS
Connect to the 2CH analog output of an external device (such as a VCR)
VIDEO OUTPUT JACKConnect your TVs Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to  the VIDEO OUT Jack on 
this unit.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS
Connect a TV with Component video inputs to these jacks.
HDMI OUT JACKUse the HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input 
terminal on your TV for the best quality picture.
 EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL INPUT 
JACKS (OPTICAL1, OPTICAL2)Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. 
LAN TERMINALCan be used for connection to BD-LIVE.
It can be also used for fi rmware upgrades.
10WIRELESS LAN JACKA USB storage device can be connected here and used as storage when 
connected to BD-LIVE. It can also be used for fi rmware upgrades and 
MP3/JPEG playback, as well as for connecting to BD-Live with a wireless 
LAN adapter.
115.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT 
CONNECTORSConnect the front, center, surround, subwoofer speakers.
12COOLING FANThe fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4 
inches of clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product.
Oversized USB drives may not be able to be inserted when a LAN or HDMI cable is connected.M
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Remote control
TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
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●  REMOTE CONTROL
Installing batteries in the Remote Control
1.  Lift the cover at the back of 
the remote control upward 
as shown.2.  Install two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the 
batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.3. Replace the cover.
Assuming typical TV usage, 
the batteries last for about one 
year. 
19PIP button
20DISC MENU button
21OPEN/CLOSE button
22DIMMER button
23
BD button
TUNER button
AUX button
24SOURCE button
25SUBTITLE button
26PAUSE button
27MUTE button
28TUNING/CH button
29RETURN button
30EXIT button
31PL II MODE button
32PL II EFFECT button
33DSP button
34SLEEP button
35SFE MODE button
36ZOOM button
POWER button
BD RECEIVER button
TV button
Number (0~9) buttons
AUDIO button
SLOW, MO/ST button
Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons
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  PLAY button
 
STOP button
SEARCH buttons
9VOLUME button
10STEP button
11MENU button
12Cursor/ENTER button
13INFO button
14COLOR Buttons : RED(A), 
GREEN (B), YELLOW(C), BLUE(D)
15POPUP MENU, TITLE MENU button
16TUNER MEMORY button
17REPEAT button
18REPEAT A-B button
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Remote control
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 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 able, 
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).
  The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also, some operations may not 
be possible depending on your brand of TV.
   
If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control 
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Operation Range of the Remote Control
The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) 
in a straight line. It can also be operated at a
horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.
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●  REMOTE CONTROL
TV Brand Code List
Admiral (M.Wards)
A Mark
Anam
AOC
Bell & Howell (M.Wards)
Brocsonic
Candle
Cetronic
Citizen
Cinema
Classic
Concerto
Contec
Coronado
Craig
Croslex
Crown
Curtis Mates
CXC
Daewoo
Daytron
Dynasty
Emerson
Fisher
Funai
Futuretech
General Electric (GE)
Hall Mark
Hitachi
Inkel
JC Penny
JVC
KTV
KEC
KMC
LG (Goldstar)
Luxman
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox
Marantz
Matsui
MGA
Mitsubishi/MGA
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12, 13, 14
01, 18, 40, 48
57, 58, 81
59, 60
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03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 84
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59, 61, 63
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02, 03, 04, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 48, 59, 90
40
03
03, 15, 40, 46, 59, 61, 64, 82, 83, 84, 85
19, 65
03
03
06, 40, 56, 59, 66, 67, 68
40
15, 18, 50, 59, 69
45
56, 59, 67, 86
70
59, 61, 87, 88
03, 15, 40
15
01, 15, 16, 17, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
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19, 54, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 71
15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59, 60, 62, 72, 89
40, 54
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18, 40, 59, 60, 75
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NEC
Nikei
Onking
Onwa
Panasonic
Penney
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
Proton
Quasar
Radio Shack
RCA/Proscan
Realistic
Sampo
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Signature 2000 (M.Wards)
Sony
Soundesign
Spectricon
SSS
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tatung
Techwood
Teknika
TMK
Toshiba
Vidtech
Videch
Wards
Yamaha
York
Yupiteru
Zenith
Zonda
Dongyang18
18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60
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06, 07, 08, 09, 54, 66, 67, 73, 74
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03, 15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59, 62, 69, 90
15, 17, 18, 40, 48, 54, 62, 72
63, 66, 80, 91
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06, 66, 67
17, 48, 56, 60, 61, 75
18, 59, 67, 76, 77, 78, 92, 93, 94
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00, 15, 16, 17, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 
59, 60, 98
19, 61, 65
03, 40, 60, 61
15, 18, 19
15, 57, 64
57, 58
50, 51, 52, 53, 55
03, 40
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18, 40, 48, 54, 59, 60, 62
61, 95, 96
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03, 15, 18, 25
18, 40
19, 57, 63, 71
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59, 60, 69
15, 17, 18, 40, 48, 54, 60, 64
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Connections
This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Home The\
ater to other external components. 
Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power a\
nd disconnect the power cord.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
Position of the Blu-ray Home TheaterPlace it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
Selecting the Listening PositionThe listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distan\
ce of the TVs screen size away from the TV. 
Example :  For 32 TVs 6~8feet (2~2.4m)     For 55 TVs 11~13feet (3.5~4m))
Front SpeakerseiPlace 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 ce\
nter speaker or place them slightly in front 
of the center speakers.
Center Speaker fIt is best to install it at the same height as the front speakers. You c\
an also install it directly over or under the TV.
Surround Speakers hj Place these speakers to the side of your listening position. If there isnt enough room, place these speakers so they face 
each other. Place them about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90cm) above your ear, \
facing slightly downward.
*   Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to hand\
le mainly sound effects and sound will not 
come from them all the time.
Subwoofer  The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you \
like.
Connecting The Speakers
   Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 
  Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wir\
e into    
  the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab.
  Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Blu-ray Home
  Theater by matching the colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker
  jacks.
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