Samsung HTF4500ZA 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/register 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment System user manual HT -F4500 HT-F4500_ZA_0124.indd 1 HT-F4500_ZA_0124.indd 1 2013-01-24 오후 4:10:22 2013-01-24 오후 4:10:22[...]

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    | 2 English Safety Information WARNING • T o reduce the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. FCC NOTES (for U.S.A) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable pro[...]

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    English 3 | 01 Safety Information Precautions Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully befor e using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy for future refer ence. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all i[...]

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    | 4 English Safety Information • T o turn this apparatus off completely , you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently , the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times. License Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby , Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories[...]

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    English 5 | 01 Safety Information • If you want to enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D device (3D compliant A V receiver or TV) to the pr oduct’ s HDMI OUT port using a high-speed HDMI cable. Put on 3D glasses before playing the 3D content. • The product outputs 3D signals only through HDMI cable connected to the HDMI OUT port. • As the video re[...]

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    | 6 English Getting Started Disk and Format Compatibility Disc T ypes and Contents Y our 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 fina[...]

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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 AV I MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA, PCM 1920x1080 *.mkv MKV VC-1 AP H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS *.wmv WMV (w[...]

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    English 9 | 02 Getting Started • The MPEG-4 A VC/H.264 format compresses images with greater ef ficiency than the conventional image compressing format. • Some A VCHD discs use the “x.v .Color” format. This product can play back A VCHD discs that use “x.v .Color” format. • “x.v .Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “A [...]

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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 pr oduct's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick.  When the product displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start[...]

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    English 11 | 02 Getting Started Remote Control T our of the Remote Control 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 approxi[...]

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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 color coded plug on each bundle to the colored sticker on the bottom of each speaker . 2. T o attach speaker wir e to each speaker: a. Press down the red tab on the back of the speaker , insert the r ed wire, and then releas[...]

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    | 14 English Connections Connecting to TV/External Devices HDMI OUT LAN POWER AUX IN FM ANT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3  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[...]

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    English 15 | 04 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 the prod[...]

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    | 16 English 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 dis[...]

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    English 17 | 04 Settings 2 RETURN ( ' ) Button : Return to the previous menu. 3 E ( Enter ) / DIRECTION Button : • Press ▲▼◄► to move the cursor or select an item. • Press the E button to activate the currently selected item or confirm a setting. 4 EXIT Button : Press to exit the curr ent menu. | NOTES |  The E button on the pro[...]

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    | 18 English Settings Speaker 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, [...]

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    English 19 | 04 Settings 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 access the security function if you haven't created your own PIN. BD Parental Rating Prevents pl[...]

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    | 20 English Settings 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 Gateway : 0 0 0 0 DNS : Manual DNS Server : 0 0 0 0 > Move " Select ' Return 1. Follow the first four steps in the Automatic procedur [...]

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    English 21 | 04 Settings 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 that appears, scroll down to and then click Firmware Manuals & Downloads .[...]

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    | 22 English 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? ” is displayed. 3. Press the ◄► button to select[...]

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    English 23 | 05 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 E button. In most cases, commercial videos will display a disc menu. T o p[...]

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    | 24 English Media Play Subtitle Select to set the desired subtitle language. Angle T o view a scene fr om 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 to[...]

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    English 25 | 05 Media Play Creating a Music Playlist 1. If playing music from a commer cial CD or DVD, press the 5 or RETURN ( ' ) button. The Music List Screen appears. If you ar e creating a playlist from music on a user cr eated disk or USB device, access the Music list as described in "Playing Files on a USB Device" on page 22 or[...]

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    | 26 English 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 add pre[...]

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    English 27 | 06 Network Services Using BD-LIVE™ 1. Connect the product to the network. (See page 13) 2. Configure the network settings. (See pages 19~20) Once the product is connected to your network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents available on BD-LIVE compliant discs. 1. Attach a USB memory stick to the USB jack on the fron[...]

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    | 28 English Network Ser vices | NOTES |  T o exit these applications, pr ess the EXIT button on your remote. Using Netflix Y ou can use your home theater to stream movies, TV shows, and other video content from Netflix. T o stream content from Netflix, you must connect your home theater to your network. See pages 13 and 19. Starting Netflix for[...]

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    English 29 | 06 Network Services  Select the Delete button (with an X) at the top of the screen to delete the last character you enter ed.  Just for Kids does not have a Search function. Using Pandora Y ou can use your home theater to stream music fr om Pandora, free of charge. T o stream music from Pandora, you must connect your home theater[...]

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    | 30 English Network Ser vices 2. In the Information screen, pr ess the ▼ button once. The Related Videos category appears displaying individual related videos. 3. Use the ◄► buttons to select a video, and then press the E button. The first video stops and the video you selected plays. 4. If you do not find a video you want, press the Return [...]

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    English 31 | 07 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 Settings • [...]

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    | 32 English Appendix Audio Return Channel • When Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is Off, the Audio Return Channel function is not available. • Using an HDMI cable not certified for ARC (Audio Return Channel) may cause a compatibility problem. • The ARC function is only available if an ARC- compliant TV is connected. Playback Playing a Video files • Vid[...]

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    English 33 | 07 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 5.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Up to PCM 5[...]

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    | 34 English 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 Mov[...]

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    English 35 | 07 Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is not produced. • Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is r ecorded with 5.1 channel sound. • Is the audio language correctly set to Dolby Digital 5.1-CH in the information di[...]

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    | 36 English Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy If the HDMI output is set to a resolution your TV cannot support (for example, 1080p), you may not see a picture on your TV . • Press and hold the 5 button on front panel for mor e than 5 seconds with no disc inserted. All settings will revert to the factory settings. No HDMI output. • Check the connec[...]

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    English 37 | 07 Appendix General Power Requirements AC 110-120V , 50/60Hz Power Consumption 59 W Weight 5.0 Ibs Dimensions 16.9 (W) x 2.1 (H) x 9.8 (D) inches Operating T emperatur e Range +41°F to +95°F 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 10[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Y ear Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts[...]

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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE A T WRITE IN THE US 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www .samsung.com Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-2112 AH68-02574A-01 HT-F4500_ZA_0124.indd 39 HT-F4500_ZA_0124.indd 39 2013-01-24 오후 4:11:49 2013-01-24 오후 4:11:49[...]