Samsung Ht Bd1255 User Manual

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How to Install the Speaker on the Stand (HT-BD1252/HT-BD1255)
  Turn the STAND upside-down and connect it 
  to the STAND BASE.
  Insert  ve small SCREWS into the  ve holes
  marked with arrows using a screwdriver as 
  shown in the illustration. 
  Connect upper SPEAKER to the assembled STAND.
  Insert another large SCREW into the hole on the
  rear of the speaker marked with arrow using 
  a 
screwdriver.
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STAND BASE
STAND
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  If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen colour may be distorted \
because of the magnetic fi eld 
generated by the speaker. If this occurs, place the speaker away from yo\
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Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt \
if a speaker falls.
When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the po\
larity (+/ –) is correct.
  Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children so as to prevent chi\
ldren from inserting their hands or 
alien substances into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer speaker.
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Front Speaker (R) Center Speaker
Subwoofer Speaker
Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Front Speaker (L)
HT-BD1255
Front Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Speaker
Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L)Front Speaker (L)
HT-BD1252
Center Speaker
Front Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Speaker
Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L)Front Speaker (L)
HT-BD1250Center Speaker
STAND BASE
STAND
STAND
SPEAKER
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CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS RECEIVING MODULE
To connect the rear speakers by wireless, you have to purchase the wirel\
ess receiving module and TX card from 
your Samsung retailer.
When you have Purchased the Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000)
This product (HT-BD1250/HT-BD1252/HT-BD1255) should be connected with \
the SWA-4000 only.
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L) Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Rear Speaker (R)
WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE
Front Speaker (L)
HT-BD1250
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L) Subwoofer
Center Speaker
Rear Speaker (R)
WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE
Front Speaker (L)
HT-BD1252
Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer
Center Speaker
WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE
Front Speaker (L)
HT-BD1255
Rear Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (R)
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 Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position\
. If the wireless 
receiver module is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption m\
ay be heard due 
to interference.
If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card or any o\
ther device that 
uses the same frequency (5.8GHz) near the system, some sound interrupt\
ion may be 
heard due to interference.
The transmission distance from the main unit to the wireless receiving m\
odule is about 
10m, but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel-co\
ncrete wall or 
metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless receiver module,\
 the system may 
not operate at all, because the radio wave cannot penetrate metal.
If the main unit doesnt make wireless connection, the system needs ID S\
etting between 
main unit and wireless receiver module. With the main unit turned off, p\
ress the remote 
controls number button buttons 0J1J3J5 and the main unit will turn on. With the 
wireless receiver module turned on, press ID SET button on the back of\
 the unit for 
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Do not insert any other card except the TX card dedicated to the product\
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If a different TX card is used, the product may be damaged or the card m\
ay not be 
removed easily.
Do not insert the TX card upside down or in the reverse direction.
   Insert the TX card when the Blu-ray Home Theater is turned off. Insertin\
g the card when it 
is turned on may cause a problem.
If the TX Card is inserted and wireless receiving module setting is comp\
lete, sound is not 
output from the Rear Speaker connectors on the main unit.
  The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless receiver modul\
e. Keep the unit 
away from water and moisture.
For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wi\
reless receiver 
module location is clear of any obstructions.
If no sound is heard from the wireless rear speakers, switch the mode to\
 DVD 5.1 
channel or Dolby Pro Logic II .
In 2-CH mode, no sound will be heard from the wireless rear speakers.
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Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4000)
    Connect the front, center and Subwoofer speakers to the 
Blu-ray Home Theater, referring to page 22.
   With the Blu-ray Home Theater 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 to the left 
and insert the card into the port. 
The TX card enables communication between the main 
unit and the wireless receiver. 
Connect the left and right rear speakers to the wireless 
receiving module. 
Plug the power cord of the wireless receiving module 
in the wall outlet.
Turn on the 
Blu-ray Home Theater. The main unit and wireless module will now communicate with 
each other and you will hear sound from the rear speakers.
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Slanted side face leftTX card
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CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUT TO YOUR TV
Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV.
 
 
       METHOD 1 : HDMI 
(BEST)
Connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the 
Blu-ray Home Theater 
to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
If an HDMI cable is connected from the player to a TV, the Blu-ray Home Theater’s output is set to 
HDMI automatically within 10 seconds.
If you are using the Anynet + feature (see page 46) and Component and HDMI are both 
connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected.
When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the fi rst time or to a new TV, the 
HDMI output resolution will automatically be set to the highest provided by the TV.
If you connect a Samsung TV to the Blu-ray Home Theater using an HDMI cable, the player can 
be easily operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that 
support the Anynet+ feature.) (See page 46)
If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CD-DA, MP3 or JPEG fi le, the 
player will stop playing.
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 Blu-ray Home Theater.
See your TV owners manual for more information on how to select the TVs Video Input source.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV, press the SOURCE button on the remote 
control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.
HDMI Auto Detection Function
The players video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable 
while power is on. For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 43.
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector.Using HDMI, the Blu-ray Home Theater transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a 
TV having an HDMI input jack.
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HDMI connection description
HDMI connector - Supports video and digital audio data.
- HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.
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  If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen.
Why does Samsung use HDMI?
Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a BD/DVD, the data 
transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a digital-to-analog converter (in the Blu-ray Home Theater) or an 
analog-to-digital converter (in the TV) is required. During this conversion, the picture quality is degraded due to 
noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is superior because it requires no D/A conversion and is a pure digital 
signal from the player to your TV.
What is the HDCP?
HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting BD/DVD content outputted via HDMI 
from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, 
projector. etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.
What is Anynet+?
Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit through Samsung TVs with the Anynet+ feature.
-  If your Samsung TV has an  logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.
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  If you turn on the player and insert a disc, the player will start playing the disc, and the TV will turn on 
automatically and switch to HDMI mode.
-  If you turn on the player and press the PLAY button with a disc already inserted, the TV will immediately turn on 
and switch to HDMI mode.
What is BD Wise?
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. 
METHOD 2 : Component Video (BETTER)
If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable (not 
supplied) from the Component Video Output (Pr, Pb and Y) Jacks on the back of the 
Blu-ray Home 
Theater to the Component Video Input Jacks on your TV.
You can select from a variety of resolution settings such as 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i, depending 
on the disc type. (See page 44)
The actual resolution may differ from the setting in the SETUP menu if both Component and HDMI 
cables are connected. The resolution may also be different depending on the disc. (See page 44)
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 Blu-ray Home Theater.
See your TV owners manual for more information on how to select the TVs Video Input source.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV, press the SOURCE button on the remote 
control and select COMPONENT as the external source of the TV.
In DVD playback, if both HDMI and Component jacks are connected and you select the 
Component 1080p, 1080i or 720p mode, the Display Setup menu will show the output resolution 
as 1080p, 1080i or 720p in the menu. 
The resolution is actually 480i.
METHOD 3 : Composite Video (GOOD)
Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the 
Blu-ray Home Theater 
to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
The VIDEO source is always output in 480i resolution regardless of the resolution set in the SETUP 
menu. (See page 44)
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 Blu-ray Home Theater.
See your TV owners manual for more information on how to select the TVs Video Input source.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV, press the SOURCE button on the 
remote control and select VIDEO as the external source of the TV.
Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by 
copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
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CONNECTING AN iPod
You can enjoy music, video fi les from an iPod through the main unit. For iPod operation with this Blu-ray home 
theater, see pages 27 and 76 ~ 78.
    Connect the iPod Dock to the iPod Jack on the rear side of the main unit.
  Place the iPod in the dock. 
“iPod Connected” message appears on the TV screen.
 You must have the VIDEO output connected to your TV to view iPod video (See page 25).
As the cable ports are close together, be sure to remove the USB memory drive before 
disconnecting the ipod docking cable.
Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you connect your iPod and Blu-ray home theater.
When the unit is powered on and you connect an iPod, the unit will charge your iPods battery.
Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect 
specifi cally to iPod and has been certifi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards.
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iPod models that can be used with the HT-BD1250/HT-BD1252/HT-BD1255
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been design\
ed to connect specically to 
iPod and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance\
 standards.
“Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been de\
signed to connect 
specically to an iPhone and has been certied by the developer to\
 meet Apple performance 
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its complia\
nce with safety and 
regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun\
tries. iPhone is a 
trademark of Apple Inc.
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CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component
Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box).
     Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL 1 or OPTICAL 2) on the main unit to the Digital Output of the 
external digital component.
  Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit to select D.IN input.
The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN 1 ➞ D.IN 2 ➞ AUX ➞ FM.
To see video from your Cable Box/Satellite receiver, you must connect its video output 
to a TV.
This system supports Digital sampling frequencies of 32 kHz of higher from external digital This system supports Digital sampling frequencies of 32 kHz of higher from external digital 
components.components.
This system supports only DTS and Dolby Digital audio, MPEG audio which is bitstream 
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Optical Cable
 (not supplied)
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AUX : Connecting an External Analog Component
Analog signal components such as a VCR.
     Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the Audio Out of the external analog component.
  Be sure to match connector colors.
  Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX input. 
You can also use the FUNCTION button on the main unit.
The mode switches as follows : BD/DVD ➞ D.IN 1 ➞ D.IN 2 ➞ AUX ➞ FM.
 
 
You can connect the Video Output jack of your VCR to the TV, and connect the Audio 
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Audio Cable (not supplied)
If the external analog component has 
only one Audio Out, connect either left 
or right.
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CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK
To access network service or upgrade the current fi rmware, you must make one of the following connections.
By connecting to a network, you can access the BD-LIVE, YouTube services, PC streaming and Software upgrades 
from Samsung’s update server. We recommend you use an AP or router for the network.
If you don’t have one, you'll need two network providing services to use the PC streaming function.
Case 1 : Connecting a Direct LAN Cable to your Modem
Using the Direct LAN Cable (UTP cable, not supplied), connect the LAN terminal of the Blu-ray 
Home Theater to the LAN terminal of your modem.
To use the PC streaming function (see pages 79~80), please make a network between your PC 
and router.
Internet access to Samsung’s update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you 
use or the ISP’s policy.
For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection. 1.
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To LAN port
Broadband
serviceBroadband modem
(with integrated router)
Router Broadband modem
To LAN port
To LAN portBroadband
service Or
PC connection to Router 
for PC streaming
Connecting using a router 
(e.g. DSL)
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