Samsung HT-H4200R manual

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    imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. T o receive more complete service, please register your product at www .samsung.com/reg ister 2.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment System user manual HT -H4200R[...]

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    | 2 English Safety Information WARNING • T o r educe 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 devi[...]

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    English 3 | 01 Safety Information Disc Storage & Management • Holding Discs - Fingerprints or scratches on a disc may reduce sound and pictur e quality or cause skipping. - Avoid touching the surface of a disc wher e data has been recor ded. - Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. - Do not stick paper[...]

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    | 4 English Safety Information The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or r egistered trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC in the United States and other countries. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Allianc[...]

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    English 5 | 01 Safety Information Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’ s manual may be repr oduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. SAFETY INFORMA TION 2 W arning 3 Disc Storage & Management 3 Handling Cautions 3 Licence 4 Using the 3D [...]

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    | 6 English Getting Started Disk and Format Compatibility Disc T ypes and Contents your Pr oduct can Play Media Disc T ype Details VIDEO Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R disc recor ded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW , DVD-R, DVD+RW , DVD+R DVD-VIDEO, recor ded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R discs that have been recor ded and final[...]

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    English 7 | 02 Getting Started Region Code Both products and discs ar e coded by region. These regional codes must match for a disc to play . If the codes do not match, the disc will not play . The Region Number for this product is displayed on the rear panel of the pr oduct. Disc T ype Region Code Area Blu-ray Disc A North America, Central America[...]

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    | 8 English Getting Started Picture File Support File Extension T ype Resolution *.jpg *.jpeg *.jpe JPEG 15360x8640 *.png PNG Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution *.avi A VI DivX 3.11/4/5/6 MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, PCM 1920x1080 *.mkv MKV VC-1 AP DivX 5/6 H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3, Dolby [...]

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    English 9 | 02 Getting Started A VCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • ThisproductcanplaybackA VCHDformatdiscs.Thesediscsarenormallyrecordedandusedincamcor ders. • TheA VCHDformatisahighdefinitiondigitalvideocameraformat. • TheMPEG-4A VC/H.264[...]

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    | 10 English Getting Started Front Panel 5V 500mA DISPLA Y POWER DISC TRA Y USB HOST STOP OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME CONTROL PLA Y/P AUSE ENTER FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR | NOTES | T o upgrade the product's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. When the product displays the Blu-ray menu, you cannot start the movie[...]

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    English 1 1 | 02 Getting Started Remote Control T our of the Remote Contr ol Installing batteries in the Remote Control Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year . The remote contr ol can be used up to approximate[...]

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    | 12 English Connections This section describes various methods of connecting the product to other external components. Before moving or installing the pr oduct, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Connecting the Speakers Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Selecting the List[...]

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    English 13 | 03 Connections Connecting The Speakers 1. Match each speaker cable bundle to the correct speaker by matching the colour coded plug on each bundle to the coloured sticker on the bottom of each speaker . 2. T o attach speaker wire to each speaker: a. Press down the r ed tab on the back of the speaker , insert the red wir e, and then rele[...]

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    | 14 English Connections Connecting to a Network Router HDMI OUT LAN POWER AUX IN FM ANT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R SPEAKERS OUT SUBWOOFER FRONT L FRONT R IMP EDA NCE : 3 Ω Broadband service Broadband service Broadband modem Router Or Broadband modem (with integrated r outer) | NOTES | Y our router or your Internet Service Provider's pol[...]

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    English 15 | 03 Connections Connecting to TV/External Devices HDMI OUT LAN POWER AUX IN FM ANT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R SPEAKERS OUT SUBWOOFER FRONT L FRONT R IMP EDA NCE : 3 Ω HDMI OUT LAN AUX IN FM ANT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN R Red W White Method 1 Method 2 External Devices Connecting to a TV Connect an HDMI cable ([...]

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    | 16 English Settings The Initial Settings Procedur e • The Home menu will not appear if you do not configure the initial settings. • The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this product after you upgrade the softwar e version. • The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected. 1. T urn on your TV after connecting th[...]

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    English 17 | 04 Settings " Select Initial Settings I Network - Wired  MAC Address (d0:66:7b:dc:28:fc)  IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server  Gateway Ping  Internet Service Test Your network is operating properly. If you still have a network problem, contact your network service provider. OK | NOTES | If you want to displa[...]

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    | 18 English Settings 2 RETURN ( ' ) Button : Return to the previous menu. 3 v ( Enter ) / DIRECTION Button : • Press $%_+ to move the cursor or select an item. • Press the v button to activate the currently selected item or confirm a setting. 4 EXIT Button : Press to exit the curr ent menu. | NOTES | The v button on the product&ap[...]

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    English 19 | 04 Settings  Level: Lets you adjust the relative loudness of each speaker from 6db to -6db. For example, if you like deep bass, you can increase the loudness of the subwoofer by 6db.  Distance: Lets you adjust the relative distance of each speaker from the listening position up to 30 feet. The farther the distance, the louder the[...]

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    | 20 English Settings DivX® Video On Demand View DivX® VOD Registration Codes to purchase and play DivX® VOD contents. Language Y ou can select the language you prefer for the On- Screen Menu, disc menu, etc. • The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc. Security The default PIN is 0000. Enter the default PIN to a[...]

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    English 21 | 04 Settings Ğ Manual If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedur e does not work, you’ll need to set the Network Settings values manually . Settings Display Audio Network System Language Security General Support Wired Network Settings Internet Protocol Setup : Manual IP Address : 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask : 255 255 255 0 G[...]

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    | 22 English Settings By USB 1. Visit www .samsung.com. 2. Click SUPPORT on the top right of the page. 3. Enter the product's model number into the sear ch field. As you enter the model number , a drop down will display products that match the model number . 4. Left click your product's model number in the dr op down list. 5. On the page [...]

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    English 23 | 05 Media Play Playing Files on a USB Device Y ou can play multimedia files located on a connected USB device. 1. Move to the Home menu. 2. In Stop mode, connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel of the pr oduct. The message “ Do you want to access the device? ” will be displayed. 3. Press the ◄► button t[...]

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    | 24 English Media Play Playing a Commercial V ideo Disc Place a disc into the disc tray with the disc’ s label facing up and then close the disc tray . Playback starts automatically . If it does not playback automatically , move to Videos in the Home menu and press the v button. In most cases, commercial videos will display a disc menu. T o play[...]

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    English 25 | 05 Media Play Subtitle Select to set the desired subtitle language. Angle T o view a scene from another angle. The Angle option displays the number of angles available to view (1/1, 1/2, 1/3, etc.). BONUSVIEW Video / BONUSVIEW Audio Select to set the desired bonusview option. Menu that appears only when a file plays Full Screen Select [...]

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    | 26 English Media Play Repeating T racks Y ou can set the product to r epeat tracks. 1. During music playback, press the TOOLS button. 2. Use _+ button to select Off , T rack or One , All or Shuffle in Repeat Mode , and then pr ess the v button. Creating a Music Playlist 1. If playing music from a commer cial CD or DVD, press the 5 or RETURN ( &ap[...]

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    English 27 | 05 Media Play Listening to Radio Using Buttons on the Remote Control 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM . 2. T une in to the desired station. • Preset T uning 1 : Press the 5 button to select PRESET and then press the TUNING UP , DOWN button to select the preset station. - Before you can tune to pr eset stations, you must a[...]

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    | 28 English Media Play About characters shown in the display When the display shows PS,or RT signals,the following characters are used. • The display window cannot differ entiate upper case and lower case letters and always uses upper case letters. • The display window cannot show accented letters, <A,> for instance, may stands for[...]

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    English 29 | 06 Network Services DSP/EQ Y ou can enjoy various sound mode. z DSPOFF : Select for normal listening. z CINEMA : Reproduces r ealistic and powerful sound for movie sources. z MUSIC : Suitable for whole music sources. z GAME : Suited for playing video games and produces powerful sound. z M-STEREO (Multi Stereo) : Pr oduces surround soun[...]

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    | 30 English Appendix Additional Information Notes Connections HDMI OUT • Certain HDMI output resolutions may not work, depending on your TV . • Y ou must have an HDMI connection to enjoy videos with 3D technology . • A long HDMI cable may cause screen noise. If this occurs, set HDMI Deep Color to Off in the menu. Settings 3D Setting[...]

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    English 31 | 07 Appendix HDMI audio • When HDMI audio is outputted to the TV speaker , it is automatically down-mixed to 2 channels. Audio Return Channel • When Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is Off, the Audio Return Channel function is not available. • Using a HDMI cable not certified for ARC (Audio Return Channel) may cause a compatibility pro[...]

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    | 32 English Appendix Digital Output Selection Setup PCM Bitstream (Unprocessed) Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D) Connection HDMI supported A V receiver Audio Stream on Blu-ray Disc PCM Up to PCM 7.1ch PCM DTS re-encoded Re-encoded Dolby Digital * Dolby Digital Up to PCM 2.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Up to PCM 2.1c[...]

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    English 33 | 07 Appendix Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback DVD playback Output Setup HDMI Mode HDMI Mode Blu-ray Disc E-contents/ Digital contents BD Wise Resolution of Blu-ray Disc 1080p@60F 480i Auto Max. Resolution of TV input Max. Resolution of TV input 1080p@60F 1080p@60F - 1080p - 1080p [...]

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    | 34 English Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy The remote contr ol does not work. • Are you operating the r emote within its operational range and within the proper angle relative to the sensor? • Are the batteries drained? • The disc is rotating but no picture is pr oduced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. • I[...]

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    English 35 | 07 Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy No HDMI output. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the product. • Check if your TV supports 576p/480p/720p/1080i/1080p HDMI input resolution. Abnormal HDMI output screen. • If random noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidt[...]

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    | 36 English General Weight 2,3 kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 55 (H) x 250 (D) mm Operating T emperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % FM T uner Signal/noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 12 dB T otal harmonic distortion 0.5 % HDMI Video 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/480p Audio PCM multichannel audio, Bitstream audio, PCM audio [...]

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    English 37 | 07 Appendix Speaker Speaker system 2,1ch speaker system Front Subwoofer Impedance 3 Ω 3 Ω Frequency range 140Hz~20kHz 40Hz ~ 160Hz Output sound pressur e level 87dB/W/M 88dB/W/M Rated input 75W 100W Maximum input 150W 200W Dimension (Unit : mm) 7 7 x 1 0 8 x 7 0 15 5 x 3 0 0 x 2 8 5 Weights (Unit : kg) 0.35 2.88 • Network speeds[...]

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    Correct Disposal of This Product (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (App lica ble in cou ntri es wit h separ ate col lect ion sys tems ) This markin g on the pr odu ct, acc esso ries or litera tur e indic ates that the prod uct and its elec tro nic ac cess orie s (e.g. char ger , headse t, USB cab le) sh ould not be dispo sed of with ot[...]