HT-D555W Digital Home Entertainment System user manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC This symbol indicates important inside the product that presents a risk of...
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.
Contents SAfETy INfORmATION Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection GETTING STARTED Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components...
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Contents BASIC fUNCTIONS Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio ADvANCED fUNCTIONS USB Function Using an iPod/iPhone USB Recording OTHER INfORmATION Troubleshooting Language code list Specifications • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Getting Started Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Make sure to check the following terms before Region Code reading the user manual. Icon Term Definition The product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
Getting Started Disc types that can be played CD-R MP3 Discs Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. Disc Types & Recorded Disc Max. Playing Time Mark (Logo) Signals Size MP3 file names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (.
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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.
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Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported file formats Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 Still Format Music Movie Picture player, digital camera File name DivX If a folder or file name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or File .MP3 .WMA...
Description Front Panel ASC IN/ AUX IN 1 ASC IN/ AUX IN 1 DISC TRAY Insert disc here. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. Opens and closes the disc tray. OPEN / CLOSE BUTTON ( The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON (...
Connect the front, center and subwoofer. SPEAKERS OUTPUT CONNECTORS (HT-D555W does not have rear speaker connectors on the product, the rear speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver module.) EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output.
Remote control Tour of the Remote Control This is mode selection button. FUNCTION FUNCTION POWER POWER TV SOURCE TV SOURCE Turn the product on and off. Press to select TV's video mode. If you want to change to TV mode, To open and close the disc tray.
The remote control may not work or some operations Zonda 18, 40 may not be possible with some brands of TVs. Mitsubishi/ 18, 40, 59, 60, 75 Dongyang 03, 54 The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. English...
Connections This section involves 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. Connecting the Speakers Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
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Connections Speaker Components Assembled Speakers (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 4EA SCREW (4×20): 16EA CENTER SPEAKER FRONT STAND (L) (R) CENTER FRONT/SURROUND SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER STANDBASE SURROUND SPEAKERS SPEAKERCABLE ✎ NOTE Refer to page 17 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. Wireless Receiver Module : SWA-5000 TX Card Wireless Receiver Module...
Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. Insert small screws (4*20, For connecting Stand & Stand Stand Base) clockwise into the four holes marked using a Base screwdriver as shown in the illustration. Stand CAUTION : When you use a torque screwdriver, be careful not to put excessive force.
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Connections Front Front Speaker (R) Speaker (L) Rear Rear Center Speaker Speaker (L) Speaker (R) SPEAKERS OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND Subwoofer Wireless Receiver Module ✎ NOTE Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the product, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
Connecting the video Out to your Tv Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD3 (supplied) Green VIDEO FM ANT DIGITAL FA NET Blue WIRELESS HDMI OUT AUDIO IN (Only For Service) OPTICAL COMPONENT IN 2 METHOD2 METHOD1 (supplied) METHOD 1 : HDMI...
Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this product to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.
Connecting the fm Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT DIGITAL FA NET WIRELESS HDMI OUT AUDIO IN (Only For Service) OPTICAL COMPONENT SUBWOOFER SURROUND IN 2 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
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Connections VIDEO SPEAKERS OUT FM ANT White DIGITAL FA NET WIRELESS HDMI OUT AUDIO IN (Only For Service) OPTICAL COMPONENT SURROUND SUBWOOFER SURROUND IN 2 Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue Optical Cable component has only one (not supplied) Audio Out, connect either left or right.
DSP /EQ Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) Setting the Setup menu The access step may differ depending on the selected MUTE Press the POWER button when it is plugged in menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this TV for the first time. TUNING manual may differ, depending on the firmware version.
Different countries apply different TV standard. You can select from NTSC or PAL. BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with NTSC : You can select the NTSC video format BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum PAL : You can select the PAL video format resolution will be set automatically.
Adjusting Front/Surround Bal. Audio You can select between 0 and -6. Speaker Setting The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Surround/Subwoofer Level Speaker Size The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Surround The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode.
Setup Test Tone Ideal Center Speaker placement Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone : On ▶ Ideal Surround " Select ' Return Speaker placement mMove " Select ' Return Place all speakers within this circle. Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker Df: The distance from Front Speaker connections.
✎ Auto Sound Calibration Setting NOTE ASC setup can be made when there is no disc Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input in the product. jack. You cannot adjust the volume during the ASC Place the ASC microphone at the listening setup.
Setup HDMI AUDIO Off : Turn the Audio Return Channel function off. Auto : Listen to TV sound from the Home Cinema The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable speakers if your TV is compatible with the Audio can be toggled On/Off. Return Channel function.
Change Password Language You can select the language you prefer for on- Select Change and enter the 4-digit password to set screen menu, disc menu, etc. the parental lock using the number buttons on the remote control. Select the language for the on- Language screen displays.
Basic Functions Audio CD(CD-DA)/mP3/WmA Playback Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE (^) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (^) button to close Track01 the disc tray. 1/17 ✎ NOTE Resume function: When you stop disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when 0:15 / 3:59 you press PLAY button again, it will pick up...
JPEG file Playback Using the Playback function Forward/Reverse Search Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. dBAD Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the _+ buttons to select Photo, and Press the () buttons to use the Search then press the ENTER button.
DSP /EQ Basic Functions Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu MUTE TUNING REPEAT For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. title of each movie. The picture moves forward one frame each time DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU...
FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback dBAD You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. DVD/DivX Repeat DSP /EQ During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B REPEAT button on the remote control.
Basic Functions Displaying Disc Information TOOLS menu FUNCTION POWER Title( ) : To access the desired title TV SOURCE when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP identified as a Title.
SLEEP Press the _+ buttons to select the desired subtitle language. You can set the time that the Home Cinema will shut Depending on the languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each itself off. time the button is pressed. Press the SLEEP button.
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FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE Basic Functions DSP /EQ DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP GIGA DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have The GIGA Sound Function amplifies bass and improves bass been designed to simulate different acoustic twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound. environments.
DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Manual Tuning : Press the STOP (@) button to select MANUAL and then press the TUNING/CH ) button to tune in to a lower or higher You can select the desired Dolby Pro DSP /EQ Logic II audio mode.
Advanced Functions USB function Using an iPod/iPhone If the system is connected to iPod/iPhone using the Playing Media Files using the USB cable (not included), you can play music in iPod/ iPhone using the system. USB Host Feature You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel sound, by connecting the storage device to...
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iPod/iPhone models that can be used Select the music file to play. - You can use the remote control or product to with this product control simple playback functions such as the iPod touch (3rd generation) PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, [/ ], (/ ) and iPod touch (2nd generation) REPEAT buttons.
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Advanced Functions USB Recording works only if the USB device is USB Recording formatted in the FAT file system. (The NTFS file system is not supported.) While playing CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) The audio signal will not be output during USB using the USB Recording function or listening to the FM recording of the CD.
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 instruction below does not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. Symptom Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc.
Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • The product is not working. • Press and hold the STOP (@) button on the remote control for longer than (Example: The power goes out or 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings.
(AUX)800mV Input sensitivity *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
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Other Information 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front Surround Center Subwoofer Impedance 3 Ω 3 Ω 3 Ω 3 Ω Frequency range 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 40Hz~160Hz Output sound pressure level 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 88dB/W/M Rated input 167W 166W 167W 167W Speaker Maximum input 334W...
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