Samsung Ht Bd2 User Manual

							
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Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may no\
t be playable with this 
product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Ple\
ase 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.
The unit cannot play CD-R/-RW and DVD-RW/-R recorded content such as div\
x, avi, mpg, mov, wma.
Region code 
Both the Blu-ray Home cinema and the discs are coded by region. These re\
gional codes must match in 
order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not pla\
y. The Region Number for this Blu-
ray Home cinema is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Home cinem\
a.
Disc Type Blu-ray  DVD-Video
Region code
BD Region Code Area A
North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hon\
g Kong and South East Asia.
B Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia an\
d New Zealand.
C India, China, Russia, Central and South Asia.
DVD-Video 
Region Code AreaDVD-Video 
Region Code Area
1
USA, Canada6China
2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East, 
Greenland 7 Unspecifi ed Special Use
3 Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of South 
East Asia 8 Airlines/Cruise Ships (including Mexico)
4 Australia, 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 compatibili\
ty 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. This Samsung Blu-ray Home cinema (HT-BD2) supports only the BD\
-ROM Profi le 1 version 1.0 specifi cation. 
If you want to play later version discs, you may need to update players\
 fi rmware. www.samsung.com/global/register
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 wr\
itten 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 fo\
r playback.
When a BD-Java title is played, loading may take longer than a normal ti\
tle, or some functions may perform slowly.
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Blu-ray Discs with a region code other 
than Region B.
BD-R, BD-RE
HD DVD Disc
DVD-Video with a region number other 
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3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring.
DVD-RW(VR mode)
DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc
CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD
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Disc Types
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 H\
igh Defi nition format, for 
playback on Blu-ray Home Cinemas. This unit can play back pre-recorded c\
ommercial 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 D\
olby 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 ma\
y be 
momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction o\
f 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 con\
dition 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 exper\
ience 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 c\
ondition 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 p\
layed 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 p\
layed back.
Only JPEG fi les with the .jpg, .JPG, .jpeg or JPEG extension can be displaye\
d.
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 di\
sc. The disc can be played 
by this Blu-ray Home Cinema 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 Cinema.
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description
FRONT PANEL
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.
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTONPlays a disc or pauses playback.
TUNING UP & 
SKIP(
) BUTTONGoes to the next title/chapter/track.
Tunes up the FM frequency band.
Volume Control BUTTONS
Volume adjustment.
EJECT BUTTON Eject the disc.
 DISC INSERT HOLE
Insert a disc.
STANDBY INDICATORWhen the unit is fi rst plugged in, this indicator lights.
10POWER BUTTONTurns the Blu-ray Home Cinema on and off. 
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REAR PANEL
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 JACKSConnect a TV with Component video inputs to these jacks.
EXTERNAL DIGITAL 
OPTICAL INPUT 
JACKS(OPTICAL1, 
OPTICAL2)
Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. 
HDMI OUT JACKUse the HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input \
terminal on 
your TV for the best quality picture.
LAN TERMINAL
Connect this LAN terminal to the LAN terminal on your modem for software\
 upgrades.
FM 75Ω COAXIAL 
JACK Connect the FM antenna.
 SUBWOOFER OUT 
JACK
Connect the subwoofer speaker.
COOLING FANThe fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm o\
f clear 
space on all sides of the fan when installing the product.
107 CHANNEL SPEAKER 
OUTPUT CONNECTORSConnect the front, center, surround, surround back speakers.
FM
FM
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8910
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remote control
TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
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BD RECEIVER button
TV button
POWER button
Number (0~9) buttons
SLEEP button
SLOW, MO/ST button
Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons
VOLUME button
MENU button
POPUP MENU, TITLE MENU button
Color buttons
INFO button
TUNER MEMORY, MARKER button
ZOOM button
AUDIO button
DIMMER button
SUB TITLE button
 
 BD button
 
  TUNER button
 
  AUX button
 
  D.IN button
Insert Remote Batteries
1. Remove the battery 
cover in the direction 
of the arrow. 2.   
Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying 
attention to the correct polarities 
(+ and –). 3. Replace the battery 
cover.  
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 batteries. Batteries that look similar may diffe\
r in voltage.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Do not expose the batteries to heat or a fl ame.
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EJECT button
TV/VIDEO button
RDS Selection buttons
STEP button
 
PLAY/PAUSE button
 STOP button
SEARCH buttons
TUNING/CH button
MUTE button
RETURN button
Cursor/ENTER button
DISC MENU button
EXIT button
PL IIx MODE button
PL IIx EFFECT button
SFE MODE button
REPEAT A-B button
NEO:6 MODE button
REPEAT 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 operat\
ions 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 
will work on a Samsung TV by default.
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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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TV Brand Code List
Admiral (M.Wards)
A MarkAnam
AOC
Bell & Howell (M.Wards)
Brocsonic Candle
Cetronic Citizen
Cinema Classic
Concerto Contec
Coronado Craig
Croslex Crown
Curtis Mates CXC
Daewoo
Daytron
Dynasty
Emerson FisherFunai
Futuretech
General Electric (GE) Hall MarkHitachi
Inkel
JC Penny JVC
KTV
KEC
KMC
LG (Goldstar) Luxman
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox MarantzMatsui MGA
Mitsubishi/MGA
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2
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24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
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37
38
39
40
41
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43
56, 57, 58
01, 15
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,  12, 13, 14
01, 18, 40, 48 57, 58, 8159, 6018
03
03, 18, 25 97
03
18
46
15
03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 84 62
03
59, 61, 63 03
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, 6503
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 18
19, 54, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 71
15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59, 60, 62, 72, 89 40, 5454
18, 40
18, 40, 59, 60, 75
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
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85
86MTC NEC
Nikei
Onking Onwa
Panasonic Penney
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland Proton
Quasar
Radio Shack
RCA/Proscan RealisticSampo
Samsung
SanyoScott
Sears
Sharp
Signature 2000 (M.Wards) Sony
Soundesign Spectricon SSS
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tatung
Techwood Teknika TMK
Toshiba Vidtech VidechWards
Yamaha York
Yupiteru Zenith
Zonda
Dongyang18
18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60 03
03
03
06, 07, 08, 09, 54, 66, 67, 73, 74 18
03, 15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59, 62, 69, 90 15, 17, 18, 40, 48, 54, 62, 72 63, 66, 80, 91
15, 18, 59 40
06, 66, 67
17, 48, 56, 60, 61, 75
18, 59, 67, 76, 77, 78, 92, 93, 94 03, 1940
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, 6457, 58
50, 51, 52, 53, 55
03, 4001
18
18, 40, 48, 54, 59, 60, 62 61, 95, 96
06
18
03, 15, 18, 25 18, 40
19, 57, 63, 71 18
59, 60, 69
15, 17, 18, 40, 48, 54, 60, 64
18
40
03
58, 79 01
03, 54
No.BrandCode No.BrandCode
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This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Home Cin\
ema to other external components.
Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power a\
nd disconnect the power cord.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
Please follow the steps below to install the speakers on the stands.How to Install the Speaker and the Stand
Turn the stand upside down and mount it on the stand  base.
Insert and tighten (Black) screws on the bottom side of the stand base\
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Place the stand on thefl  oor. Insert and tighten 2 (Silver) screws 
on the back of the stand.1.
2.
3.
Speaker Packages
Please confirm that all the following contents are included in the packa\
ge.
Front speakers and Surround speakers are 
packaged separately as shown in the diagram.
STAND 
BASE
STAND
connection
STAND BASE(4EA) STAND (4EA)
SPEAKER (4EA)
Screw (16EA): BlackScrew (16EA): Silver
Front/Surround Speaker
Center Speaker
Subwoofer Speaker
Surround Back Speaker (2EA)
Speaker Wire (7EA)
Audio Cable for Subwoofer  connection (1EA)
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Mount the speaker on the stand.
Tighten 2 (Silver) screws on the back of the speaker.
  
This is the successfully assembled speaker.
 Make sure that the speaker is installed on a fl at and stable area. Otherwise it may easily 
be knocked over.
To mount the speakers on the wall
Drive a screw into the wall for each speaker and then 
hook the front speaker over them.
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SPEAKER
STAND
Hook the speakers so that 
the screws are in the 
position of the figure.
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