X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 2 Instruction Manual ENG DVD HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-X20 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 2 Safety Warnings CAUTION Precautions ENG Important Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 4 Features Contents PREPARATION SETUP The HT-X20 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. Safety Warnings ............................................................2 Settings........................................................................38 Setting the Language................................................
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 6 Notes on Discs 1 ~ 6 ENG (Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.) Mark (Logo) • Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of Recorded Signals Disc Size Audio + Video 3 1/2" COMPACT AUDIO-CD Audio DIGITAL AUDIO Audio + Video DivX the disc. Max. Playing Time • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc. Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 8 Description ENG Front Panel Rear Panel 7 2 8 5. Volume Control 2. Function button 6. USB Connector 3. Stop ( ) button 7. Power ( 4. Play/Pause ( ) button 5 1 6 10 9 1. Disc Tray 3 4 4 6 1. Video Output Jack 9. Open/Close button 10. Tuning Up & Skip ( ) button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) button ) button 5 3 7 4. 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Connectors Connect the TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT jack. 2.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 10 Description (Con’t) ENG Remote Control 18 2 19 3 20 4 5 6 7 21 22 23 1. DVD RECEIVER button 2. TV button 3. POWER button 4. Number (0~9) buttons 5. REMAIN button 6. STEP button 7. Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons 8. VOLUME button 9. MENU button 10. INFO button 11. PL II EFFECT button 12. PL II MODE button 13. TUNER MEMORY, P.SCAN button 14. ZOOM button 15. SLEEP button 16. SLOW, MO/ST button 17. DIMMER button 18.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.4.6 10:12 AM Page 12 Connecting the Speakers ENG Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. HT-X20 Center Speaker Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) C SW L R SR CONNECTIONS SL Subwoofer Position of the Home Theater • Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 14 Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier ENG To connect the rear speakers wirelessly, you have to purchase the wireless receiving module and TX card from your Samsung retailer.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 16 Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. P.SCAN (Progressive Scan) Function ENG Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines. 1 Press STOP ( ) button.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 18 Connecting Audio from External Components Connecting the FM Antenna ENG Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. FM Antenna (supplied) CONNECTIONS Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. 1 Connect the AUX IN (Audio) on the Home Theater to the Audio Out of the external analog component. ■ 2 Be sure to match connector colors.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 20 Before Reading the User's Manual Before Using Your Home Theater ENG Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual To Operate your Samsung TV and the Home Theater with the HT-X20's Remote Control The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TVs.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 22 Disc Playback DVD CD MP3/WMA-CD Playback ENG MP3 Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load a disc. Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray. ■ The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start. The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc. ■ WMA-DRM files cannot be played.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 24 JPEG File Playback DivX Playback JPEG 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 Home Theater. ENG DivX The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. Slide Mode Skip Forward/Back 1 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. ■ 2 Playback starts automatically. Each image is displayed for 5 seconds and then the next image is displayed. Press the SLIDE MODE button.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 26 DivX Playback (Con’t) Using the Playback Function Subtitle Display Displaying Disc Information Press the SUBTITLE button. ■ DVD CD MP3 JPEG DivX You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between and . Press the INFO button. ■ If the disc has only one subtitle file, it will be played automatically.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 28 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Checking the Remaining Time DVD CD Skipping Scenes/Songs MP3 Press the REMAIN button. ■ Press the For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Each time the Remain button is pressed DVD ENG ■ ■ DVD , MP3 button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the previous or next chapter, track or directory (file) will be played. You cannot skip chapters consecutively.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 30 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Repeat Playback DVD CD MP3 JPEG ENG A-B Repeat Playback DivX You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). 1 2 3 Press the REPEAT button.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 32 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Angle Function EZ VIEW Function DVD This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. 1 2 3 ENG Press the EZ VIEW button. Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off. Press the INFO button.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 34 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 2 DVD CD MP3 ENG Using the Disc Menu JPEG You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. CD Press the INFO button. Press the Cursor , desired title/track ( button or numeric buttons to select the 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button.
X20(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:22 PM Page 36 Playing Media Files using the 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 Home Theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater. 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front of the unit. ENG Compatible Devices 1. USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:58 PM Page 38 Settings ENG Setting the Language Setting TV Screen Type OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. 1 2 3 4 5 Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. Select and then press the ENTER button. 1 2 3 Press the Cursor , the ENTER button. button to select and then press 4 Press the Cursor , the ENTER button.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:58 PM Page 40 Settings (Con’t) ENG Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 2 3 4 Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button when an image you like appears. 2 Press the LOGO button. button to move to and then press the ENTER button. Press the Cursor button to move to and then press the ENTER button.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 42 Settings (Con’t) ENG DivX (R) Registration Setting the Delay Time Please use the Registration code to register this player with the DivX (R) video on demand format. To learn more, go to www.divx.com/vod. Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. 1 2 3 4 In Stop mode, press the MENU button.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 44 Settings (Con’t) ENG Setting the Test Tone Setting the Audio Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. 1 2 3 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor button to move to
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 46 Settings (Con’t) ENG Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 1 2 3 4 Press the DSP/EQ button. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor button to move to
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 48 Settings (Con’t) ENG Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Dolby Pro Logic II Effect You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press the PL II MODE button. This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 Press the 2 Press the PL II EFFECT button to select , then press the Cursor , button to select the desired effect setting. PL II MODE button to select mode. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 50 Listening to Radio ENG Remote Control 1 2 Presetting Stations Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 : When the button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the broadcasting stations.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 52 Convenient Functions Operating a TV with the Remote Control Sleep Timer Function When Operating a TV with the Remote Control You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : 10 ➝ 20➝ 30➝ 60➝ 90➝ 120➝ 150➝ OFF. 1 2 3 The remaining time before the Home Theater will shut itself off is displayed.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 54 Operating a TV with the Remote Control (Con’t) ENG Refer to the chart below when this unit 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 unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Center. TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code No. Brand Code 1 Admiral (M.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 56 Troubleshooting (Con’t) Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs ENG Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. Check/Remedy Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
X20(40~63P) SEA 2007.3.31 2:59 PM Page 58 Language Code List USB Host Feature Supported Products ENG Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 38).
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