Samsung Ht D555k User Manual

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Safety Information
Safety Warnings
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). 
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” 
inside the product that presents a risk of 
electric shock or personal injury.CAUTION  : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO 
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.This symbol indicates important 
instructions accompanying the 
product.
WARNING 
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.
The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall 
stay readily operable at any time.
This apparatus shall always be connected to an AC outlet 
with a protective grounding connection. 
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug 
must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the 
mains plug shall be readily operable.
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CLASS 1  LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1  LASER PRODUKT 
LUOKAN 1  LASER LAITE
KLASS 1      LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO  LÁSER CLASE 1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 
1 LASER product. 
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of 
procedures other than those specified herein may 
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION  
INVISIBLELASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
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Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below.
HDMI Cable Video Cable FM Antenna ASC microphone
FUNCTION
TV SOURCEPOWER
DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENUMUTE MIC VOL+
MIC VOL-
REPEATVOLTUNING
/CHTOOLS
RETURN EXIT
INFOA B C D
DSP /EQ1
23
4 5 6
7 8
09RECEIVER
SLEEPDVDECHO
TV
P.BASSGIGA
DIMMER S.VOLAUDIO
UPSCALE
S/W LEVEL MO/ST USB REC
TUNER 
MEMORY
FUNCTION
TV SOURCEPOWER
DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENUMUTE
REPEATVOLTUNING /CHTOOLS
RETURN EXIT
INFOA B C D
DSP /EQ1
23
4 5 6
7 8
09RECEIVER
SLEEPDVD TV
P.BASSGIGA
DIMMER S.VOLAUDIO
UPSCALE
S/W LEVEL MO/ST USB REC
TUNER 
MEMORY
ECHO
MIC VOL+
MIC VOL-
Remote Control/  
Batteries (AAA size)User's Manual
Precautions
Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your product. 
Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10cm).
Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.  
Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. 
Do not stack anything on top of the product. 
Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is empty. 
In order to disconnect the product completely from the power supply, remove the AC plug from the wall outlet, especially when left 
unused for a long period of time.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the 
product.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the 
product.
 Protect the product from moisture, and excess heat or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e. 
speakers.).
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the product malfunctions. 
Your product is not intended for industrial use. Use of this product is for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your product or disc has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the product during 
the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the product has reached room temperature before 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.
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Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and 
picture quality or cause skipping.
Be especially careful not to scratch discs when 
handling them.
Holding discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. 
Hold the disc by the edges so that 
fingerprints will not get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Disc Storage
Do not keep in direct sunlight
Keep in a cool ventilated area
Keep in a clean Protection jacket. 
Store vertically.
NOTE
Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.
Do not load cracked or scratched discs.
Handling and Storing Discs
If you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it with a 
mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a soft cloth.
When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the 
outside of the disc
NOTE
Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact 
with cold parts inside the product. When condensation 
forms inside the product, it may not operate correctly. If 
this occurs, remove the disc and let the product stand 
for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.
Copyright
© 2011 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights 
reserved.
Copy Protection
  Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. 
Because of this, you should only connect your product 
directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR 
results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD 
discs.
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License
 
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the 
Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 
Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product 
includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by 
DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays 
DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and 
software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device 
must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-
Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate 
the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.
com for more information on how to complete your registration.  
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video, including premium content 
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of 
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents : 
7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 
in the United States and other countries.
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is 
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of 
Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are 
prohibited.
Safety Information
 
						

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Contents
SAfETy INfORmATION 
2
2 Safety Warnings
3  Precautions
3  Accessories
4  Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
4  Copyright
4  Copy Protection
4  License
GETTING STARTED 
7
7       Icons that will be used in manual
7 Disc Types and Characteristics
11  Description
11  Front Panel 
12  Rear Panel
13  Remote control
CONNECTIONS 
15
15 Connecting the Speakers
21    Connecting the Video Out to your TV
22  Connecting the FM Antenna
23  Connecting Microphone
23 
Connecting Audio from External Components
SETUP 
25
25  Before Starting (Initial Setting)
25  Setting the Setup menu
26  Display
26  TV Aspect
26  BD Wise
26  Resolution
26  HDMI Format
26  Video Out Signal
27  Audio
27  Speaker Setting
28  ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
29  DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
29  Audio Sync
29  Karaoke scoring
30  HDMI Audio
30  User EQ
30  Audio Return Ch.
30  System
30  Initial Settings
30  DivX(R) Registration
30  DivX(R) Deactivation
31  Language
31  Security
31  Parental Rating
31  Change Password
31  Support
31  Product InformationENGLISH
 
						

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BASIC fUNCTIONS 
32
32 Disc Playback
32  Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback
33  JPEG File Playback
33  Using the Playback Function
37  Sound Mode
39  Listening to Radio
ADvANCED fUNCTIONS 
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40 USB Function
40  USB Recording
OTHER INfORmATION 
42
42 Troubleshooting
43  Language code list
44  Specifications
Contents
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product 
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01 Getting Started
Getting Started
Icons that will be used in manual
Make sure to check the following terms before 
reading the user manual.
Icon TermDefinition
DVDThis involves a function 
available with DVD-Video or 
DVD±R/±RW discs that 
have been recorded and 
finalized in Video Mode.
BCD
This involves a function 
available with a data CD (CD 
DA, CD-R/-RW).
AMP3 This involves a function 
available with CD-R/-RW 
discs.
GJPEG This involves a function 
available with CD-R/-RW 
discs.
DDivXThis involves a function 
available with MPEG4 discs.  
(DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/-RW)
!CAUTIONThis involves a case where a 
function does not operate or 
settings may be canceled.
✎NOTE This involves tips or instructions 
on the page that help each 
function operate.
Shortcut 
Key This function provides direct and 
easy access pressing the button 
on the remote control.
Disc Types and Characteristics
Region Code
The product 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.
Disc Type
Region 
Code Area
DVD-VIDEO
1The  U.S.,  U.S.  territories  and 
Canada
2Europe,  Japan,  the  Middle  East, 
Egypt, South Africa, Greenland
3Taiwan,  Korea,  the  Philippines, 
Indonesia, Hong Kong
4
Mexico,  South  America,  Central 
America, Australia, New Zealand, 
Pacific Islands, Caribbean
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Russia,  Eastern  Europe,  India, 
most  of  Africa,  North  Korea, 
Mongolia
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
CD-R MP3 Discs
 Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
 MP3 file names should 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 ".MP3" 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 Bitrate (VBR) format, 
i.e. files encoded in both low Bitrate and high 
Bitrate (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 JPEG 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 999 images can be stored on a folder.
   

  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.
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Disc types that can be played
Disc Types &  Mark (Logo) Recorded 
Signals  Disc 
Size  Max. Playing Time
DVD-VIDEO AUDIO 
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VIDEO
12 cm
Approx. 240 min.  (single-sided)
Approx. 480 min.  (double-sided)
8 cm Approx. 80 min. 
(single-sided)
Approx. 160 min.  (double-sided)
AUDIO-CD AUDIO
12 cm74 min.
8 cm 20 min.
DivX AUDIO 
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VIDEO 12 cm
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8 cm-
Do not use the following type of discs!
  LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and  
DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this product. 
If such discs are played, a  message appears on the TV screen.
  D

VD discs purchased abroad may not play on this 
product. 
If such discs are played, a  message appears on the TV screen.   
Disc Types And Disc Format 
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 minutes 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.
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01 Getting Started
DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs
 Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. 
(Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than 
800 x 600 pixels, etc.)
   

  If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded  properly in DVD Video format, it will not be 
playable.
DivX (Digital internet video express)
DivX® is a video file format developed by DivX, Inc and is 
based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide 
audio and video data over the Internet in real-time. 
MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio 
encoding, enabling to watch a movie at near  
DVD-quality video and audio.
Supported Formats (DivX)
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
Format Supported VersionsAVI DivX3.11~DivX5.1
WMV V1/V2/V3/V7
Supported Audio Formats
Format Bitrate Sampling 
Frequency
MP3 80~320kbps
44.1khz
WMA 56~128kbps
AC3 128~384kbps 44.1/48khz
DTS 1.5Mbps 44.1khz
DivX files, including audio and video files, created in 
the DTS format can only support up to 6Mbps.
Aspect Ratio : Although the default DivX resolution is 
640x480 pixels, this product supports up to 
720x480 pixels. TV screen resolutions higher than 
800 will not be supported.
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When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is 
higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience 
shaking on the screen during playback.
Sections with a high frame rate might not be played 
while playing a DivX file.
Since this product only provides encoding formats 
authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX file 
created by the user might not play.
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Getting Started
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Notes on USB connection
Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 
player, digital cameraIf a folder or file name is longer than 10 
characters, it may not properly display or 
operate.
A subtitle file bigger than 300KB may not be 
properly displayed.
A certain USB/digital camera device, USB card 
reader is not supported.
FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
Photo (JPEG), music (MP3, WMA) and video file 
should have their names in Korean or English.  
Otherwise, the file may not played.
Connect directly to the product's USB port. 
Connecting through another cable may raise 
problems with USB compatibility.
Inserting more than one memory device to a 
multi-card reader may not operate properly.
PTP protocol for digital camera is not supported.
Do not disconnect USB device during a 
"Reading" process.
Bigger the image resolution, the longer the delay 
to displaying.
DRM applied MP3/WMA or video files 
downloaded from a commercial site are not 
played back.
External HDD device is not supported.
The maximum current supported by the USB 
port for an external device is 500 mA (at 5V DC).
Supported file formats
Format Still 
Picture Music
Movie
File name
JPG MP3 WMA WMV DivX
File 
extensionJPG 
.JPEG .MP3 .WMA .WMV .AVI
Bitrate–
80~320kbps56~128kbps4Mbps 4Mbps
Version– –V8V1,V2,
V3,V7DivX3.11~ DivX5.1
Pixel640x480– –720x480
Sampling  
Frequency–44.1kHz 44.1kHz44.1KHz~ 48KHz
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