Samsung Ht Dm550 Instruction Manual

							SETUP
Listening on headphones
DSP(Digital Signal Processor)ModesListening on headphones
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Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure.
Connect the headphones to the HEADPHONES jack of the front panel.
• No sound is produced from the speakers.
• To prevent hearing damage, do not raise the volume level excessively when using
headphones.
HEADPHONE jack
DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments.
The sound heard in a hall, theater, pavilion, dance club, or live club consists of direct
and indirect sound —early reflections and reflections from behind.
Direct sounds reach the listener directly without any reflection. 
Indirect sounds are delayed by the distance of the ceiling and walls.
These indirect sounds are an important element of the acoustic surround effect.
• The following DSP modes are provided with this unit:
• These DSP modes can be used to add acoustic surround effects while reproducing
stereo analog or linear PCM digital signals.
• When one of the DSP modes is selected,the DSP indicator lights up on the display.
Press the DSP/DPLII  Mode button.
DSP modes available according to the input signal formatO : Possible, X : Not possible
Provides a clear vocal and simulates the feeling of a concert hall.HALL
Simulates the feeling of a theater.
THEATER
Simulates the spacious feeling of a pavilion with a high ceiling.
PAVILION
Simulates the sound of a dance club with a throbbing bass beat.DANCE CLUB
Simulates the feeling of a live music club with a low ceiling.
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LIVE CLUB
 
						

							RADIO OPERATION
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When the                   button is pressed, a preset
broadcast station is selected.
Hold in the                 button. Automatic searching
begins, and then stops when a station is tuned in.
Press the                    button to tune to the chosen
station. The frequency changes incrementally in either
direction each time the corresponding button is pressed.
Listening to the RadioPresetting stations
Auto Station 1
Auto Station 2 
Manual Station 
Press the Tuner(Band)
button.
1
Select a broadcast station.
2
• The selection toggles back
and forth between FM and
AM each time the
Tuner(Band) button is
pressed.
Press the MO/ST button. (FM only)
• The selection toggles back and forth between “STEREO” and “MONO”
each time the MO/STbutton is pressed.
• In a poor reception areas, select Mono mode for a clear, interference-free
broadcast.
To Listen in Mono/Stereo 
Audio
MO/ST
See the previous page.
To tune in a preset station
Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory 
MHZLR
PRGM
MHZLRPRGM
MHZLR
MHZLR
LRMHZLR
Press the Tuner(Band) button
and select the FM band.Select MANUAL by pressing
the Stop (     )  button on the
main unit.
1
Use the          and
button to tune to 89.1
2
• The selection toggles back and forth between “FM” and “AM”
each time the Tuner(Band) button is pressed.
3
456
Remote 
Control
Unit 
Press the Stop (       ) button to select the PRESET
mode. Then press the                     button to select a
station stored in the preset. See the instructions on the
next page to preset stations.
Press the Stop (       ) button to select the MANUAL
mode on the front panel. Then hold in the
button to make the unit begin automatically searching for
broadcast stations.
Press the Stop (      ) button to select the MANUAL mode
on the front panel. Press the                     button to tune
to the desired station. The frequency changes
incrementally in either direction each time the
corresponding button is pressed.Auto Station 1
Auto Station 2 
Manual Station 
1
Select a broadcast station.
2
Main
UnitPress the Function button to
select the desired band (FM,
AM).You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the
automatic or manual tuning operation.
Press the Programbutton on
the remote control, FM1 will
flash. If you want to save 89.1
to FM1, press Program again. To preset other stations,
follow steps 1~5 again.
If you want to save 89.1 to another
preset location(FM2~FM15), press   
or          , then press
Programto save it to that location.






You can store up to:
15 FM stations
15 AM stations       • FMFrequency Modulation
• AM(MW)Medium Wave
 
						

							MISCELLANENOUS
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Troubleshooting 
43
• Is the disc installed with the label side facing up?
• Is the power cord plugged securely into the power outlet?
• Turn off the power to the unit by pressing the Power (        ) button
and turn it back on.
• Check the region number of the DVD.
• DVD discs purchased abroad may not be playable.
• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.
• Check the rating level of the DVD.
• Check whether the disc has any scratch marks or is deformed.
The disc tray does not
open.
Disc does not play.
Playback does not start
immediately when the
Play/Pause button is pressed.
• No sound is heard during high-speed playback, slow playback,
and step motion playback modes.
• Are the speakers properly connected? Is the speaker Setup
correctly customized?
• Is the disc severely damaged?
The disc may be dirty. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.
No sound is produced.
• 
Was the player moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one?
When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc
and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. 
(You can use the player after the condensation disappears.)Picture does not appear; sound
is not produced; the disc tray
opens 2-5 seconds later.
• Are the speaker cables loose?
• Is there any dirt or debris at the end of the speaker connector?
Sound quality is
irregular.• 
When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front
speakers only (L/R). Select the “PRO LOGIC” option by pressing
the Pro Logic button on the remote control unit to use all six
speakers.
• Check whether your DVD disc is 5.1 CH compatible.
Sound can be heard only
from a few speakers and
not all six.
• 
Does the disc being played show the “Dolby Digital 5.1CH” mark ?
5.1-channel sound is reproduced only if the disc is recorded with
5.1 channel sound.
• Is the DVD player connected to the proper speakers?
Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
Surround Sound is not
being reproduced.
ProblemCheck
• Is the TV power turned on?
• Are the video cables properly connected?
• Is it the player in PAUSE mode?
• Is there any dirt on the disc, or is the disc damaged?
• It may not be possible to play some DVD discs due to poor
manufacture.
• When a dark scene changes to a bright scene during playback, the
screen may flicker vertically. Some disturbance is normal.
• The disc revolves but no
picture appears. 
• Picture shows interference
and quality is poor.
• Is the remote control being used within the appropriate distance
and angle of operation for the unit?
• Are there any obstacles between the remote control unit and the
remote control sensor?
• Are the batteries dead? Is it time to replace the batteries with new
ones?
Remote control unit does
not operate.
• 
The audio or subtitle language features does not operate with
DVDs that do not include multiple audio or subtitle languages.Audio or subtitle language
does not operate.
•Is the remote control being used within the appropriate distance
and angle of operation for the unit? 
•Are the batteries dead?
•Does the disc have a Menu?
The Menu button is
pressed but the Menu
screen does not appear.
• 
While the player is in the stop mode, hold the Stop (     ) button
down on the main unit for over 5 seconds.INITIAL appears on the
display and all settings will return to the Factory Preset condition.
The RESET function erases all settings; do not use this
function unless necessary.
The system is
malfunctioning (the
system does not work or
no sound).• 
Is the antenna installed properly?
• When the antennas input signal is weak, install an external FM 
antenna in an area with good reception quality.
The desired radio station
cannot be tuned in.
ProblemCheck
• You can play 16:9 wide DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER
BOX mode or 4:3 PAN-SCAN mode; but 4:3 encoded DVDs only
show in 4:3 ratio. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the
appropriate function.The screen ratio cannot
be changed.

Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause breaks
in playback. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them.
Handling and Storing Discs
When 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.
Disc Storage
Condensation may form if warm air comes into
contact with cold parts inside the player. When
condensation forms inside the player, the
player may not operate correctly. If this occurs,
remove the disc and let the player stand for 1
or 2 hours with the power on.
• Do not allow the discs to become contaminated
with dirt.
• Do not load cracked discs or discs that are
scratched.
Do not keep in direct
sunlightKeep in a clean
Protection jacket.
Store vertically. Keep in a cool
ventilated area
Disc Type and Protection
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
V I D E O
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Marks 
Audio + VideoDVD
VIDEO-CD
AUDIO-CD5 inch
Approx. 240 min. (Single-sided)
Approx. 480 min. (Double-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (Single-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (Double-sided)
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min. 3 1/2 inch
5 inch
3 1/2 inch
5 inch
3 1/2 inch
Audio + Video
Audio
Dolby Digital
discDTS DiscDigital Audio
discStereo disc MP3 discNTSC broadcast
system in USA,
Canada, Japan,
South Korea, etc..
Recording
Types Disc Types
Disc SizeMax. Playing Time
Usable Discs

Power Consumption 
Weight 
Dimensions (W x H x D) 
Operating Temperature Range 
Operating Humidity Range 
Usable Sensitivity 
S/N Ratio 
Distortion 
Usable Sensitivity 
S/N Ratio 
Distortion 
Component Video 
Composite Video
Component Video 
S-VIDEO
Front speaker output
Center speaker output
Rear speaker output
Subwoofer speaker output
Frequency range 
S/N Ratio 
Channel separation
Input sensitivity
Speaker system
Impedance
Frequency range 
Output sound pressure level
Rated input
Maximum input
Dimensions 
(W x H x D) 
Weights
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R160W
18.30 Ib
17 x 3 x 14 inches
41°F ~ 95°F
10% ~ 75%
10dB
60dB
0.5%
54dB
40dB
2%
Y:1.0Vp-p(75
load), Pr:0.70Vp-p(75
load)
Pb:0.70Vp-p(75
load) 
1.0Vp-p(75
load) 
Y:1.0Vp-p(75
load) 
Pr:0.70Vp-p(75
load)
Pb:0.70Vp-p(75
load) 
Luminance Signal: 1.0Vp-p(75
load)
Color Signal: 0.286Vp-p(75
load)
60W x 2(6
)
60W(6
)
60W x 2(6
)
100W(3
)
20Hz~20KHz
75dB
50dB
(AUX)500mV
5.1ch speaker system
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Subwoofer speaker
3

40Hz~200Hz
86dB/W/M
100W
200W
Front/Center/Rear speaker
6
x 5
100Hz~22KHz
87dB/W/M
60W
120W
8.3 x 14.4 x 13.0 inches
13.22 Ib
Front/Rear
Center4.7 x 7.3 x 5.7 inches
11.8 x 5.5 x 5.4 inches
2.65 Ib
3.08 Ib
Front/Rear
Center
SAMSUNG DVD PLA
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warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures.  Warranty service can only be
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so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
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To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at:
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1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) and www.SAMSUNGUSA.com
 
						

							MISCELLANENOUS
44
Troubleshooting 
43
• Is the disc installed with the label side facing up?
• Is the power cord plugged securely into the power outlet?
• Turn off the power to the unit by pressing the Power (        ) button
and turn it back on.
• Check the region number of the DVD.
• DVD discs purchased abroad may not be playable.
• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.
• Check the rating level of the DVD.
• Check whether the disc has any scratch marks or is deformed.
The disc tray does not
open.
Disc does not play.
Playback does not start
immediately when the
Play/Pause button is pressed.
• No sound is heard during high-speed playback, slow playback,
and step motion playback modes.
• Are the speakers properly connected? Is the speaker Setup
correctly customized?
• Is the disc severely damaged?
The disc may be dirty. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.
No sound is produced.
• 
Was the player moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one?
When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc
and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. 
(You can use the player after the condensation disappears.)Picture does not appear; sound
is not produced; the disc tray
opens 2-5 seconds later.
• Are the speaker cables loose?
• Is there any dirt or debris at the end of the speaker connector?
Sound quality is
irregular.• 
When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front
speakers only (L/R). Select the “PRO LOGIC” option by pressing
the Pro Logic button on the remote control unit to use all six
speakers.
• Check whether your DVD disc is 5.1 CH compatible.
Sound can be heard only
from a few speakers and
not all six.
• 
Does the disc being played show the “Dolby Digital 5.1CH” mark ?
5.1-channel sound is reproduced only if the disc is recorded with
5.1 channel sound.
• Is the DVD player connected to the proper speakers?
Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
Surround Sound is not
being reproduced.
ProblemCheck
• Is the TV power turned on?
• Are the video cables properly connected?
• Is it the player in PAUSE mode?
• Is there any dirt on the disc, or is the disc damaged?
• It may not be possible to play some DVD discs due to poor
manufacture.
• When a dark scene changes to a bright scene during playback, the
screen may flicker vertically. Some disturbance is normal.

						

							MISCELLANENOUS
44
Troubleshooting 
43
• Is the disc installed with the label side facing up?
• Is the power cord plugged securely into the power outlet?
• Turn off the power to the unit by pressing the Power (        ) button
and turn it back on.
• Check the region number of the DVD.
• DVD discs purchased abroad may not be playable.
• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.
• Check the rating level of the DVD.
• Check whether the disc has any scratch marks or is deformed.
The disc tray does not
open.
Disc does not play.
Playback does not start
immediately when the
Play/Pause button is pressed.
• No sound is heard during high-speed playback, slow playback,
and step motion playback modes.
• Are the speakers properly connected? Is the speaker Setup
correctly customized?
• Is the disc severely damaged?
The disc may be dirty. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.
No sound is produced.
• 
Was the player moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one?
When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc
and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. 
(You can use the player after the condensation disappears.)Picture does not appear; sound
is not produced; the disc tray
opens 2-5 seconds later.
• Are the speaker cables loose?
• Is there any dirt or debris at the end of the speaker connector?
Sound quality is
irregular.• 
When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front
speakers only (L/R). Select the “PRO LOGIC” option by pressing
the Pro Logic button on the remote control unit to use all six
speakers.
• Check whether your DVD disc is 5.1 CH compatible.
Sound can be heard only
from a few speakers and
not all six.
• 
Does the disc being played show the “Dolby Digital 5.1CH” mark ?
5.1-channel sound is reproduced only if the disc is recorded with
5.1 channel sound.
• Is the DVD player connected to the proper speakers?
Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel
Surround Sound is not
being reproduced.
ProblemCheck
• Is the TV power turned on?
• Are the video cables properly connected?
• Is it the player in PAUSE mode?
• Is there any dirt on the disc, or is the disc damaged?
• It may not be possible to play some DVD discs due to poor
manufacture.
• When a dark scene changes to a bright scene during playback, the
screen may flicker vertically. Some disturbance is normal.