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Samsung HT-J4500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HT-J4500 HT-J4530 HT-J4550 User manual 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment System imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register This Nanum Gothic Eco font is provided by NAVER.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information This symbol indicates that high voltage CAUTION is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN internal part of this product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO This symbol indicates that important NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3 • Use only a properly grounded plug and wall outlet. 3D Precautions - An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.) IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION • To turn this apparatus off completely, you must FOR 3D PICTURES.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED PLAYING CONTENT Accessories 20 Switching the Source Device Speaker Components 20 Playing Commercial Discs Front Panel 20 Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content Rear Panel 21 Playing Files on a USB Device Remote Control 22 Controlling Video Playback 24 Playing a Pre-Recorded Commercial Audio CONNECTIONS Disc...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Check the box for the accessories and speaker components listed or shown below. Accessories • Remote Control • User Manual • Batteries Power Cable FM Antenna Speaker Components HT-J4500 FRONT CENTRE SURROUND SUBWOOFER HT-J4530 (L) (R) SCREW (5x15): 8EA STAND BASE...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    MIC 1 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A Getting Started MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 Front Panel DISPLAY ICONS FUNCTION STOP PLAY/PAUSE VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. Press to select Blu-ray's mode. (BD/DVD, D. IN, AUX, etc.). FUNCTION To open and close the disc tray. VOLUME MUTE Adjust the volume. RDS DISPLAY Cut off the sound temporarily. PTY - PTY SEARCH PTY +...

  • Page 8: Connections

    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. Connecting the Speakers Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.

  • Page 9: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand

    Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-J4530 only - Front Speakers * HT-J4550 only - Front/Surround Speakers Stand Base 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. 2. Use the driver to combine the screws on the 3 marked holes.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Network Router

    Your router or your Internet Service Provider's policies may prevent the product from accessing ✎ Samsung's software update server. If this occurs, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for more information. Try to use the CAT 7 cable to connect.

  • Page 11: Connecting To A Tv And External Devices

    Connecting to a TV and External Devices SURROUND SURROUND White Method 1 Method 2 External Devices AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN Connecting to a TV Connect an HDMI (not supplied) cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings screen and 16:9 pictures in Pan-Scan format The Initial Settings Procedure that fills the screen, but cuts off the left and right sides of the picture and enlarges the • The Home menu will not appear if you do middle vertically.

  • Page 13: The Home Screen At A Glance

    Switch to the desired device. product to an Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-compliant 7 Function Samsung TV and 1.) You have set the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) feature to On in both the TV Use for switching to an external device, and and the product and 2.) You have set the...

  • Page 14: Settings Menu Functions

    BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect a Samsung product Detailed Function Information and a Samsung TV with BD Wise to each other Each Settings function, menu item, and individual via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the product option is explained in detail on-screen.
  • Page 15 HDMI Colour Format Audio Return Channel Lets you set the colour space format for the Lets you direct the sound from the TV to the HDMI output to match the capabilities of the Home Cinema speakers. Requires an HDMI connected device (TV, monitor, etc). connection and an Audio Return Channel (ARC) compatible TV.
  • Page 16 Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products General that have the Anynet+ feature and lets you control those products with one Samsung TV Time Zone remote. To operate this function, you must connect this product to an Anynet+ Samsung Lets you specify the time zone that is applicable TV using a HDMI cable.

  • Page 17: Network Setup

    Use $% button to select Auto, and then Software Upgrade press the v button. For more information about this function see page 18. Settings Wired Network Settings Contact Samsung Internet Protocol Setup : Auto Provides contact information for assistance Network IP Address with your product.

  • Page 18: Upgrading Software

    As your use. • Samsung Electronics takes no legal you enter the model number, a drop down will display products that match the model responsibility for product malfunction number.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Dlna

    8. Unzip the zip archive to your computer. You 5. Press the button to turn on the POWER should have a single folder with the same product. name as the zip file. 9. Copy the folder to a USB flash drive. Setting Up DLNA 10. Make sure no disc is inserted in the DLNA lets you play music, video, and photo files...

  • Page 20: Playing Content

    Playing Content 3. Press the ^ button to close the disc tray. Your home cinema can play content located on Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs, USB devices, PCs, smart Playback starts automatically. 4. If playback does not start automatically, press phones, tablets, and in Apps. To play content located on your PC or a mobile the 6 button on the remote.

  • Page 21: Playing Files On A Usb Device

    3. A screen appears listing the contents of 3. If necessary, use the ▲▼_+ buttons to select the disc. Depending on how the contents a folder, and then press the v button. 4. Select a file to view or play, and then press are arranged, you will see either folders, individual files, or both.

  • Page 22: Controlling Video Playback

    Playing Content Controlling Video Playback 2 Using the disc menu, title menu, popup menu, and title list You can control the playback of video content located on a Blu-ray/DVD disc, USB device, mobile DISC MENU FUNCTION device, or PC. Depending on the disc or contents, During playback, press this button to display VOLUME MUTE...

  • Page 23: Using The Tools Menu

    Using the TOOLS Menu Menu selections that appear only when a BD/DVD disc plays During playback, press the button. TOOLS Title Chapter If there is more than one title on a disk or Lets you move to a chapter that you want to device, lets you move to or select a desired title.

  • Page 24: Playing A Pre-Recorded Commercial Audio Disc

    Playing Content FUNCTION VOLUME MUTE Creating a Video Playlist RDS DISPLAY You can create a playlist of video files in nearly the PTY - PTY SEARCH PTY + same way you create a playlist of music files. See page 24 for instructions. Select video files instead of music files.

  • Page 25: Playing Photo Contents

    10. Press the v button to go back to the MUSIC TRACK 001 1 files selected 1/2 Page Playback screen. ✓ TRACK 001 TRACK 002 This function is not available for DTS Audio ✎ 04:27 05:57 CDs. TRACK 003 TRACK 004 This function may not be supported by some ✎...

  • Page 26: Listening To The Radio

    Playing Content • After you press the TUNER MEMORY To enable the background music function, the ✎ button, NUMBER disappears from the photo file must be in the same storage media display and the station is stored in memory. as the music file. However, the sound quality 5. To preset another station, repeat steps 2 to 4.

  • Page 27: Using Bluetooth

    • The recorded time is displayed in the About characters shown in the display left and the recording time still available When the display shows PS,or RT signals,the according to free space in the USB storage following characters are used. device is displayed in the right.
  • Page 28 Playing Content The Home Cinema only supports Middle - When it is exposed to electrical interference ✎ from same frequency-band devices including Quality SBC data (up to 237kbps@48kHz), medical equipment, microwave ovens, and and does not support High Quality SBC data wireless LANs.

  • Page 29: Using The Special Effects Remote Control Buttons

    In Bluetooth mode, the screen saver will start ✎ Use TV SOUND: „ „ if the Bluetooth device stays in the Ready state 1) When you want to listen to the TV's for 5 minutes. To reconnect the Bluetooth audio through the home cinema device, turn off the screen saver, and then speakers.

  • Page 30: Network Services

    Network Services 6. Use the ▲ %_+ button to select the folder Using BD-LIVE™ with the kind of files you selected, and then press v . The File List is displayed. 7. Select the file you want to view or play, and 1. Connect the product to the network.

  • Page 31: Using Opera Tv Store

    Selecting an App Viewing Additional Apps 1. Select the More button on the Home screen, Move the highlight to the app you want, and and then press the v button. The More then press the v button. Apps screen appears displaying a bank of In the pop-up that appears, select OPEN to open apps.

  • Page 32: Appendix

    • This function is not available if the HDMI cable both sides. does not support CEC. TV Aspect Ratio • If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it • Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios supports the Anynet+ function. may not be available.

  • Page 33: Disk And Format Compatibility

    Speaker Settings Playing Content • When Speaker Selection is set to TV Speaker, Using the TOOLS button while playing pictures audio is produced by the TV speakers. • If the home cinema is connected to a BD Wise compliant TV that has BD Wise On, the Picture HDMI audio Settings menu will not appear.

  • Page 34: Logos Of Discs The Product Can Play

    Both products and discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match for a disc to play. If the Samsung cannot guarantee that this product ✎ codes do not match, the disc will not play. will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc,...

  • Page 35: Supported Formats

    • If playback from a USB HDD is unstable, provide additional power by plugging the HDD into a wall socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB HDD manufacturer. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. - English...
  • Page 36 Appendix Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution DivX 3.11/4/5/6 MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS, *.avi MP4v3 WMA, PCM H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP *.mkv DivX 5/6 MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP 1920x1080 *.wmv (wmv9) VC-1 SM MP4 (mp4v) *.mp4...
  • Page 37 Digital Output Selections Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream Setup (Re-encoded (Unprocessed) (Re-encoded DTS) Dolby D) Connection HDMI supported AV receiver Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Plus Audio Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD Re-encoded Stream on DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital * Up to PCM 5.1ch...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table 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 the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. Symptom Check/Remedy • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet?
  • Page 39 Symptom Check/Remedy • Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with 5.1 channel Surround Sound is not sound. produced. • Is the audio language correctly set to Dolby Digital 5.1-CH in the information display? • Are you operating the remote within its operational range and within the...
  • Page 40 Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy • Press and hold the 5 button on front panel for more than 5 seconds with If the HDMI output is set to no disc in the product. All settings will revert to their factory settings. a resolution your TV cannot support (for example, 1080p), you may not see a picture on your TV.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    2.88 ✎ Network speeds equal to or below 10Mbps are not supported. ✎ 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.

  • Page 42: Licences

    Licences Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licencing Limited. DTS, DTSHD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 43 UNITED KINGDOM EIRE...
  • Page 44 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Centre  Web Site Area Contact Centre  Web Site ` Europe MONTENE- 020 405 888 www.samsung.com/support...

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