Samsung HT-D4500 User Manual

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Page 1 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment System Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 1 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 1 user manual imagine the possibilities To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-D4500 2011-06-09 2011-06-09 1:25:39 1:25:39...
Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information 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. The lighting ﬂ ash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is awarning a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage Inside the product.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
Page 4: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs
Apple Inc. • < Open Source License Notice > In the case of using open source software, Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu. Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 2011-06-09 2011-06-09 1:25:53 1:25:53...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting the FM Antenna Initial Settings SETUP Accessing the Settings Menu Display TV Aspect (Picture Size and Format) Smart Hub Screen Size BD Wise (Samsung Products only) Resolution HDMI Color Format Movie Frame (24 Fs) HDMI Deep Color Still Mode Progressive Mode...
Page 6 Change Password General Front Display Network Remote Control Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Playing a Disc Using the Disc menu / Title menu / Popup menu Playing the Title List Using the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play...
Page 7: Getting Started
BD Wise BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant Samsung products to their optimal settings. This feature is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant Samsung products are connected to each other using an HDMI cable. Virtual 7.1 Applies the 7.1 CH sound effect using the 5.1 CH speaker system.
Page 8: Icons That Will Be Used In Manual
Getting Started Make sure you understand the following terms before reading the rest of the user manual. Term Logo Icon BD-ROM BD-RE/-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW(V) DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Audio CD JPEG DivX DivX USB storage device CAUTION ✎ NOTE Shortcut Key •...
Page 9: Disc Types And Characteristics
Disc Types and Characteristics Blu-ray Disc Compatibility Blu-ray is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Disc Types and Characteristics section of this Manual.
Page 10: Disc Types
Getting Started Region Code Both the product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match for the product to play the disc.If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. Region Disc Type Code North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South...
Page 11: Disc Format
Disc Format Using JPEG discs • The home theater can play back D-R/-RW, DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the UDF or JOLIET format. • Only JPEG ﬁ les with the ".jpg", ".JPG", ".jpeg" or "JPEG" extension can be displayed. • Progressive JPEG is supported.
Page 12: Music File Support
Getting Started File Extension Container *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp Restrictions • Some of the Codecs listed above will not play if there is a problem with the contents. • Corrupt video sources or sources with incorrect container information will not play properly. •...
Page 13: Accessories
Notes on the USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader The product does not support folder or ﬁ le names longer than 125 characters. A subtitle ﬁ le bigger than 300 KB may not be properly displayed.
Page 14: Description
Getting Started Front Panel REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. DISC TRAY DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON FUNCTION BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ENTER BUTTON POWER BUTTON ( VOLUME CONTROL USB PORT ✎ NOTE  You must use a USB memory ﬂ ash stick to perform a software upgrade using the USB Host jack. ...
Page 15: Rear Panel
HDMI OUT JACK FM ANTENNA JACK CAUTION  Ensure there is a minimum of 4 inches of clear space on all sides of the home theater to ensure adequate ventilation.  Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes.
Page 16: Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. To change to TV mode, press the TV button. To change to Home Theater, press the BD button. Press numeric buttons to operate options. Press to see the full screen on a TV.
Page 17: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control may not work on some brands of TV's. Also, some operations may not be possible, depending on your brand of TV.  The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by default. HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 17 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 17 TV Brand Code List...
Page 18 Connections This section describes various methods of connecting the product to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) toward you.
Page 19: Speaker Components
Speaker Components FRONT Connecting The Speakers Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. Front Speaker (L) Center Speaker Subwoofer HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 19 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 19 CENTER SURROUND SPEAKERS OUT CENTER FRONT...
Page 20: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv
Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 1 METHOD 1 : HDMI (BEST QUALITY) Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
Page 21 Blue Green COMPONENT OUT AUX IN AUX IN VIDEO OUT METHOD 2 : Component Video If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable (not supplied) from the Component Video Output (P Component Video Input Jacks on your TV. ✎...
Page 22: Connecting Audio From External Components
Connections Connecting Audio from External Components URROUND DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL URROUND E : 3 E : 3 Optical Cable (not supplied) Set-Top Box OPTICAL OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) on the product to the Digital Output of the external digital component.
Page 23: Connecting To A Network
✎ NOTE  Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
Page 24: Connecting The Fm Antenna
NOTE  This product is compatible with Samsung's Wireless LAN Adapter only. (Model name: WIS09ABGN). - The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is sold separately. Contact a Samsung Electronics retailer to purchasing.  You must use a wireless IP sharer that supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.)
Page 25: Initial Settings
 If you use an HDMI cable to connect the product to an Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)- compliant Samsung TV and 1.) You have set the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) feature to On in both the TV and the product and 2.) You have...
Page 26 EXIT NOTE  When the product is connected to a network, select Internet from the Home menu to download desired content from Samsung Apps. (See pages 60~62)  The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected. ...
Page 27: Display
BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect a Samsung product and a Samsung TV with BD Wise to each other via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the product and TV, the product outputs video at the video resolution and frame rate of the BD/DVD disc.
Page 28 Setup Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback HDMI / connected HDMI Mode Output Setup Blu-ray Disc Resolution of BD Wise Blu-ray Disc Max. Auto Resolution of TV input 1080p@60F 1080p@60F Movie Frame : 1080p@24F Auto (24Fs) 1080i 1080i 720p...
Page 29: Hdmi Color Format
✎ NOTE  If the TV you connected to the product does not support Movie Frame or the resolution you selected, the message “If no pictures are shown after the selection, please wait for 15 seconds. And then, the resolution will be reverted to the previous value automatically.
Page 30: Audio
Setup Audio Speaker Settings Settings Speaker Settings Display Audio Level Network Distance System Test Tone : Off Language Security General Support > Move " Enter ' Return Level You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front /Center/Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Level •...
Page 31: Hdmi Audio
 HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch for TV speakers. Audio Return Channel You can enjoy TV sound from the Home Theater speakers by using just one HDMI cable. • Auto : Listen to TV sound from the Home Theater speakers if your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
Page 32: Dynamic Range Control
Setup Digital Output Selection Setup Connection Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Audio Stream on Dolby TrueHD Blu-ray Disc DTS-HD HRA DTS-HD MA Audio Stream Dolby Digital on DVD Deﬁ nition for Blu-ray Disc * If the Source Stream is 2ch, “Re-encoded Dolby D” Setting are not applied. Ouput will be LPCM 2ch. Dynamic Range Control You can listen at low volumes, but still hear dialog clearly.
Page 33: Audio Sync
Audio Sync Video may fall out of sync with the audio when the product is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the audio to the video. • You can set the audio delay time between 0 msec and 300 msec.
Page 34 Setup To enter the Network settings into your product, follow these steps: Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Wired, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ◄► buttons to select IP Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Settings IP Settings Display Audio...
Page 35 On the Security screen, enter your network’s Pass Phrase. Enter numbers directly using your remote control. To select a letter, press the ▲▼◄► buttons to move the cursor, then press the ENTER button. Settings Display Network Settings Audio Enter security key. Network System Language...
Page 36: Network Status
Security WPS(PBC) Wireless Router supports One Foot Connection. Select this connection type after placing the Wireless Router General One Foot within 10 inches(25cm) of Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter. Connection Support > Move " Enter ' Return English HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 36 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 36 Press the ENTER button.
Page 37: System
 This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC.  If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.  Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
Page 38: Reset
To use the Network Remote Control function, follow these steps: Select On in the Network Remote Control menu. Install the Samsung network remote control application to control your product on your compatible portable device. Make sure your portable device and your product are connected to the same wireless router.
Page 39: Support
 Never turn the product off or back on manually during the update process.  Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for product malfunction caused by an unstable Internet connection or consumer negligence during a software upgrade.
Page 40: Contact Samsung
Setup By Disc To upgrade by Disc, follow these steps: Visit www.samsung.com/bluraysupport. Download the latest disc software upgrade zip archive to your computer. Unzip the zip archive to your computer. You should have a single folder with the same name as the zip ﬁ le.
Page 41: Using The Disc Menu / Title Menu / Popup Menu
Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. Press the PLAY (►) button.
Page 42: Playing The Title List
To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY (►) button. ✎ NOTE  The home theater does not play sound in search mode.  If you press the  or  button too quickly, this product might function as if you are holding the button down.
Page 43: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play
Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play hzZyx  • mode, press the SEARCH () pause ( button. Each time you press the SEARCH () button, the playback speed is reduced successively as follows: * 1/8 * 1/4 * 1/2 •...
Page 44: Using The Tools Button
Basic Functions Using the TOOLS button During playback, you can operate the disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button. • TOOLS Menu Screen Title Search Chapter Search Time Search Picture Settings Audio User EQ Subtitle Angle < Change " Enter ' Return ✎...
Page 45: Changing The Camera Angle
Caption Function • You must have some experience with video extraction and editing in order to use this feature properly. • To use the caption function, save the caption ﬁ le (*.smi) with the same ﬁ le name as that of the DivX media ﬁ...
Page 46: Listening To Music
Basic Functions Listening to Music Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback FULL SCREEN FULL SCREEN TOOLS TOOLS RETURN RETURN TUNER TUNER MEMORY MEMORY SMART SMART SEARCH SEARCH NETFLIX NETFLIX REPEAT button : Selects the play mode in the Playlist.
Page 47 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. • For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the ﬁ rst track will be played automatically. • For an MP3 disc, press the ◄► buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button.
Page 48: Sound Mode
Basic Functions Audio CD Music Selected Items : 3 TRACK 001 00:43 TRACK 003 04:41 TRACK 005 03:43 TRACK 007 04:06 c Close Edit Mode ( ) Page Tools When done, press the TOOLS button. To play the selected track(s), select Play Selected in the Tools menu, and then press ENTER.
Page 49: Playing Back Pictures
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. PL II button. Press the When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you MUSIC are listening to the actual performance. Adds realism to the movie MOVIE soundtrack.
Page 50: Playing Back A Usb Storage Device
Basic Functions • Background Music : Select to listen to music while viewing a slide show. • Background Music Setting : Select to set the background music. • Zoom : Select to enlarge the current picture. (Enlarge up to 4 times) •...
Page 51: Listening To The Radio
HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 51 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 51 Connecting an iPod/iPhone Using the If the home theater is connected to an iPod/iPhone, you can play music in the iPod/iPhone through the home theater. ) button to select Connect an iPod/iPhone to the front USB port using a USB cable.
Page 52: Ipod/Iphone Models You Can Use With This Product
 Depending on the software version of the iPod, control problems may occur. This is not a malfunction of the Home Theater.  Depending on the software version or the type of the iPod, some operations may differ. Install the latest iPod software.
Page 53: Network Services
Network Services You can enjoy various network services such as Smart Hub or BD-LIVE by connecting the product to your network. Read the following instructions before using any network service. Connect the product to the network. (see pages 23~24) Conﬁ gure the network settings. (see pages 33~36) Using Smart Hub Using Smart Hub, you can stream movies,...
Page 54 For easy access, use the SEARCH button on the remote control. • For instructions to use the search function, please visit www.samsung.com. Samsung Apps : You can download various for pay or free-of-charge application services. Recommended : Displays recommended contents managed by Samsung. English HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 54...
Page 55 ✎ NOTE  Press the RED (A) button on your remote to show or hide the password as you enter it. Search Your Video Samsung Apps Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Contents 4 Login Recommended Press [Enter]...
Page 56 Network Services When done, press the ENTER button to select OK, and then press the ENTER button again. The Login screen re-appears. Select Conﬁ rm password, and then press the ENTER button. Repeat Steps 7 and 8. When the Login screen re-appears, select Create Account, and then press the ENTER button.
Page 57 Smart TV Account, and then press the ENTER button. ✎ NOTE  If you have a Samsung account and you want to use the Samsung Apps function in Smart Hub, you must register your Samsung Apps account here. See page 60 for more information.
Page 58 Network Services To complete the re-initialization, go to Step 4 in Starting Smart Hub for the First Time. (See page 53) ✎ NOTE  If you forgot your password, press the STOP ( I ) button on the front panel of the product for more than 5 seconds with no disc inserted.
Page 59 Move to Folder The Move to Folder function lets you move an application to a folder. To use the Move to Folder function, follow these steps: Press the YELLOW (C) button on your remote. Select an application, and then press the ENTER button.
Page 60: Samsung Apps
Additional applications and services are added regularly. For Pay Apps To download for pay apps, you need to create a Samsung Account and add a credit card to the account. To create a Samsung account, please visit www. samsung.com ✎...
Page 61 Using the Samsung Apps Screen To use the Samsung Apps screen, follow these steps: Press the ◄► buttons to move to the category list on the left. Press the ▲▼ to highlight a category. In a few seconds, the Samsung Apps screen displays the applications in that category.
Page 62: Bd-Live
If you have a DLNA compatible mobile phone or NAS, you can use AllShare without any additional software. You can download the PC software and get detailed instructions for using AllShare from the Samsung. com web site. 2011-06-09 2011-06-09 1:26:56...
Page 63: Other Information
Refer to the chart below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Symptom I cannot eject the disc.
Page 64 Other Information Symptom Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or a strange noise is heard.) • The Product is not working normally. You have forgotten the rating level password. Can't receive radio broadcasts. While listening to TV audio through the Product, no sound is heard.
Page 65 We will provide you with the amount of the administration fee before we make a home visit or begin any work on your product. We recommend you read this manually thoroughly, search for a solution on line at www.samsung. com, or contact Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) before seeking to repair your product.
Page 66: Index
Connections Speaker HDMI Component Composite Set-Top Box OPTICAL Network LAN Cable Wireless Network Wireless LAN Adapter FM Antenna Contact Samsung English HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 66 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 66 Index Digital Output Picture Setting Disc menu Playlist Disc Structure Popup menu Display Progressive Mode DivX®...
Page 67: Speciﬁ Cations
Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity FM Tuner Total harmonic distortion BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 5 inches (COMPACT DISC) CD : 3 1/2 inches (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video...
Page 68 Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the speciﬁ cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and speciﬁ cations are subject to change without prior notice.
Page 69 SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
Page 70 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Contact Center  Area ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ` Latin America...
Page 71 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US (7267864) HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 71 HT-D4500_XAA_0609.indd 71 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT Samsung Electronics America, Inc. www.samsung.com/us 85 Challenger Road Ridgeﬁ eld Park, WRITE NJ 07660-2112 Code No. AH68-02406Q 2011-06-09 2011-06-09 1:26:58 1:26:58...

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