AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 2 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. HEADQUARTERS 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada TEL: 1-905-542-3535 www.samsung.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 3 Digital Surround AV Receiver System HT-AS610 Instruction Manual (AV-R610)
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 2 Safety Warnings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 3 Precautions PREPARATION VOLUME Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 4 Features Digital AV Receiver This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs digital signal processing to minimize signal distortion and loss. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS play backs 5.1 channel sound with less compression than Dolby Digital for richer sound.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 5 Contents PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings ..............................................................................................................2 Precautions......................................................................................................................3 Features ..........................................................................................................................4 Description .............................
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 6 Description [ Front Panel ] FUNCTION button SELECT ( INPUT MODE button TUNING ( POWER STANDBY Indicator , , ) button ) button HEADPHONE Jack SURROUND button SETUP button POWER button VOLUME CONTROL [ Display ] DTS LIVE SURROUND INDICATOR INDICATOR DOLBY INDICATOR L.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 7 AM ANTENNA JACK FM ANTENNA JACK VCR/SAT VIDEO INPUT JACK VCR VIDEO OUTPUT JACK DVD VIDEO INPUT JACK DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT JACK CD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT JACK FRONT SPEAKER TERMINALS MONITOR VIDEO OUTPUT JACK PREPARATION [ Rear Panel ] COOLING FAN SUBWOOFER SPEAKER TERMINALS SURROUND SPEAKER TERMINALS CENTER SPEAKER TERMINALS DVD AUDIO INPUT JACKS VCR/SAT AUDIO INPUT JACKS CD AUDIO INPUT JACKS VCR AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS SUBWOOFER OUTPUT JACK
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 8 Description [ Remote Control ] TV button AMP button DVD button VCR button DIMMER button POWER button TV VIDEO, FUNCTION button CD button NUMBER(0~9) buttons VCR/SAT button DVD button SLEEP button MO/ST button DRC button TUNER button INPUT MODE DIGITAL button INPUT MODE ANALOG button EXTERNAL DEVICE PLAYBACK button MUTE button VOLUME CONTROL button MENU button TUNER/CHANNEL button TUNING MODE button CUSOR/ENTER button SUBWOOFER button INFO button
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 9 PREPARATION Insert Remote Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover. Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–). • Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 10 Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. SL SR Position of AV Receiver Surround Speakers • Place AV Receiver on a dedicated stand or rack. • Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other. • Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear, facing slightly downward.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 11 ACTIVE SUBWOOFER (not supplied) FRONT (R) PS-AF610 FRONT (L) PS-AF610 SURROUND (R) SURROUND (L) PS-AR610 PS-AR610 CONNECTIONS • If more bass is desired, you can connect an additional active subwoofer (not supplied) to the Subwoofer 1or 2 port. Since the signal on the Subwoofer 1and 2 ports is not stereo, you will hear the same mono bass sound regardless of the port you connect to.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 12 Connecting External Components Connecting Video Component Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. DVD Player Video Projector • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet if you will not use this unit for a long period of time. • In a DVD/CD player, you can select one digital audio input from OPTICAL and COAXIAL.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 13 SAT(Settop Box) CONNECTIONS • If using VCR, connect Analog Audio Out to VCR/SAT Audio In on this unit. If using STB, connect Digital Out to the SAT Optical connector on this unit. • The Analog Audio and Video In jacks of the main unit are used for SAT and VCR. You cannot connect both devices at the same time.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 14 Connecting External Components Connecting Audio Component Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 15 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). CONNECTIONS AM Loop Antenna (supplied) FM Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure. 2.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 16 Before Using the AV Receiver Turning On/Off REMOTE CONTROL Press the POWER button of the remote control. • This unit will be turned on or set to Standby mode. MAIN UNIT 1 Connect the power plug to the outlet. 2 Press the POWER button of the main unit. • This unit will be turned on or set to Standby mode. Functions of Dedicated Remote Control You can operate your AMP, TV, DVD, VCR with one remote control. See pages 42-45 for more details.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 17 To Select the Function REMOTE CONTROL Method 1 Press the FUNCTION button. • Each time you press the this button, FM ➝ AM ➝ DVD ➝ VCR/SAT ➝ CD will be selected in turn. Method 2 Press CD, VCR/SAT, DVD or TUNER button. • You can directly select CD, VCR/SAT, DVD or TUNER. Press FUNCTION button. • Each time you press the this button, FM ➝ AM ➝ DVD ➝ VCR/SAT ➝ CD will be selected in turn.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 18 Selecting Digital/Analog Input You can listen to sound in Analog 2 Channels or Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel using this unit. REMOTE CONTROL For DVD Function Press the INPUT MODE DIGITAL button. • DVD OPTICAL or COAXIAL will be selected. or Press the INPUT MODE ANALOG button. • DVD ANALOG will be selected. For CD Function Press the INPUT MODE DIGITAL button. • CD OPTICAL or COAXIAL will be selected. or Press the INPUT MODE ANALOG button.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 19 MAIN UNIT For DVD Function Press the INPUT MODE button. OPERATION • DVD OPTICAL or COAXIAL and DVD ANALOG will be selected repetitively. For CD Function Press the INPUT MODE button. • CD OPTICAL or COAXIAL and CD ANALOG will be selected repetitively. • You can enjoy Dolby Digital only if you connect the Digital Audio Output jack of an external audio component to the optical/coaxial Digital Audio Input jack on the main unit.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 20 Setting the Speaker Mode Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Frequency response from the speaker will be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. √ REMOTE CONTROL SPK SELECT button to select the speaker you want. 1 Press Each time you press this button, F.SPK ➝ C.SPK ➝ S.SPK ➝ SW SPK ➝ • CROVR ➝ SPK MODE OFF will be selected in turn.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 21 MAIN UNIT SETUP button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. • OPERATION 2 Press FUNCTION button 1 time. • “SPK SETUP” appears in the display. 3 Press SURROUND button to select the speaker you want. • Each time you press this button, F.SPK ➝ C.SPK ➝ S.SPK ➝ SW SPK ➝ CROVR will be selected in turn. 4 Press SELECT ( , ) button to set the speaker mode. To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds or press SETUP button.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 22 Setting the Speaker Listening Distance √ REMOTE CONTROL 1 Press the SPK DISTANCE button to select the speaker you want. • Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W ➝ DIST OFF will be selected in turn. …† button to set the speaker distance. 2 Press For F.L, CEN, F.R, S.W, S.R, S.L Speaker, you can set the distance from • the speaker to listening position between 1~30 feet in intervals of 1 feet.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 23 MAIN UNIT SETUP button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. 2 Press FUNCTION button 2 times. • SURROUND button to select the speaker you want. 3 Press Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ • S.W will be selected in turn. SELECT( , ) button to set the speaker distance. 4 Press For F.L, CEN, F.R, S.W, S.R, S.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 24 Setting Digital Input You can set the digital input for a DVD/CD player to either OPTICAL or COAXIAL. MAIN UNIT SETUP button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. 2 Press FUNCTION button 3 times. • • “DIGITAL IN” appears on the display. SURROUND button to select the DVD or CD function. 3 Press Each time this button, DVD CD will be selected in turn. 4 Press SELECT( , ) button to set the digital input.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 25 Setting DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. √ REMOTE CONTROL Press DRC button. • Each time you press this button, DRC : STD ➝ DRC : MAX ➝ DRC : MIN will be selected in turn. OPERATION MAIN UNIT SETUP button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. 2 Press FUNCTION button 4 times. • • “DRC SETUP” appears on the display.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 26 Test Tone Use test tone to check the speaker connection status or level. To Automatically Output Test Tone √ REMOTE CONTROL Press TEST TONE button. • Test signal will be automatically output as follows; F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W. • During test tone output, press …† button to adjust the speaker output level from -10 to +10 dB by 1 step. To Stop Test Tone • Press TEST TONE button again. √ MAIN UNIT SETUP button.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 27 To Manually Output Test Tone √ OPERATION MAIN UNIT SETUP button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and the unit enters into Setup Mode. 2 Press FUNCTION button 6 times. • • “TEST-T MANU” appears in the display. 3 Press SURROUND button. • Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W will be selected in turn. 4 Press SELECT( , ) button to set the test tone as you want.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 28 Setting Speaker Level You can set the balance and level of speakers √ Remote Control SPK LEVEL button to select the speaker you want. 1 Press Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W ➝ • SPK LVL OFF will be selected in turn. …† button to set the speaker level you want. 2 Press You can adjust it from -10 to +10dB by 1 step. • • The sound gets quieter at -10dB and louder at +10dB. • Default setting value is 00dB.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 29 MAIN UNIT 1 Press SETUP button. • “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. OPERATION FUNCTION button 8 times. 2 Press “LEVEL SETUP” appears on the display. • SURROUND button. 3 Press Each time you press this button, F.L ➝ CEN ➝ F.R ➝ S.R ➝ S.L ➝ S.W • will be selected in turn. 4 Press SELECT( , ) button to set to the speaker level you want. • You can adjust it from -10 to +10dB by 1 step.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 30 Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode This mode provides 5.1 channel sound from 2 channel sources REMOTE CONTROL Press MODE button. • Each time you press this button, CINEMA ➝ MATRIX ➝ GAME ➝ PROLOGIC ➝ MUSIC will be selected in turn. To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 31 MAIN UNIT 1 Press SURROUND button to select “DPL ll” Mode. • Each time you press this button, DPL ll ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO will be selected in turn. , OPERATION 2 Press SELECT( ) button. ) button, CINEMA ➝ MATRIX ➝ GAME ➝PROLOGIC ➝ MUSIC will be selected in turn. • Each time you press SELECT ( ) button, MUSIC ➝ PROLOGIC ➝ GAME ➝ MATRIX ➝ CINEMA will be selected in turn. • Each time you press SELECT ( To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 32 Dolby Pro Logic ll Effect This function works only in Dolby PRO LOGIC II MUSIC Mode. REMOTE CONTROL MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ Mode. 1 Press EFFECT button. 2 Press Each time you press this button, C-WIDTH ➝ DIMENSION ➝ PANORAMA ➝ • DPL ll EFT OFF will be selected in turn. …† button to select Dolby Pro Logic II effect you 3 Press want. • C-WIDTH: You can set from 0 to 7. • DIMENSION: You can set from -7 to +7. • PANORAMA: You can Set it ON or OFF.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 33 MAIN UNIT SETUP button. 1 Press “SETUP MODE” appears on the display and enters into Setup Mode. • OPERATION FUNCTION button 10 times. 2 Press “DPL ll MODE”appears on the display. • SURROUND button. 3 Press Each time you press this button, C-WIDTH ➝ DIMENSION ➝ • PANORAMA will be selected in turn. 4 Press SELECT( , ) button to select Dolby Pro Logic ll effect you want. To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds or press SETUP button.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 34 SFE Mode Refer to the unique sound existing at specific place and you can feel live sound as if you are listening at actual site. REMOTE CONTROL Press SFE MODE button. • Each time you press this button, HALL ➝ THEATER ➝ ARENA ➝ CLUB ➝ DOME ➝ STADIUM ➝ CHURCH will be selected in turn. To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 35 MAIN UNIT SURROUND button to select ‘SFE’ Mode. 1 Press Each time you press this button, DPL II ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO will be selected • in turn. • CLUB ➝ DOME ➝ STADIUM ➝ CHURCH will be selected in turn ) button, CHURCH ➝ STADIUM ➝ DOME ➝ CLUB ➝ ARENA ➝ THEATER ➝ HALL will be selected in turn. • Each time you press Select ( To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds. 35 OPERATION SELECT( , ) button.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 36 Stereo Mode You can select this mode when you listen to sound through the Front Left and Right speakers and subwoofer. REMOTE CONTROL Press STEREO button. Press SURROUND button to select ‘STEREO’. • “STEREO” appears in the display and Stereo Mode is • Each time you press this button, DPL ll ➝ SFE ➝ STEREO selected. will be selected in turn. To Exit Setup Mode To Exit Setup Mode • Wait for about 5 seconds. • Wait for about 5 seconds.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 37 For Surround Mode and Input Signal o = active, – = inactive Output Channel Surround Mode DOLBY (MUSIC, CINEMA, MATRIX, GAME, PROLOGIC) Input Signal Decoding Display Information SL Sub SR Woofer L/R C O O O Display Signal Format Channel Status Dolby D Surr. EX Dolby Digital 5.1 O DIGITAL L, C, R, SL, SR, SW Dolby D (5.1ch) Dolby Digital 5.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 38 Listening to Radio You can listen to the chosen band (FM, AM broadcast stations) by using either the automatic or manual tuning operation. REMOTE CONTROL MAIN UNIT 1 Press TUNER button. 1 Press FUNCTION button to select • Each time you press this button, FM ➝ AM will be repetitively selected. 2 Select frequency. • Automatic Tuning 1 : 1) Press TUNER MODE button to select PRESET. 2) Press TUNING/CH ( , ) button to select the preset frequency.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 39 Presetting Radio Stations You can preset up to 30 FM and AM stations. REMOTE CONTROL Ex) If you preset FM 89.10 station in 2ch TUNER button. 1 Press Each time you press this button, FM ➝ AM will be selected in turn. • 2 Press Select button and then TUNING MODE button to select 89.10. • Refer to step 2, page 38, to tune in automatically and manually. TUNER MEMORY button. 3 Press Tuner number will blink on the display.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 40 Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that this unit will shut itself off. REMOTE CONTROL Press the SLEEP button. • SLEEP : OFF ➝ 15 ➝ 30 ➝ 45 ➝ 60 ➝ 90 ➝ 120MIN will be selected in turn. To Check Sleep Timer Press SLEEP button. • The remaining time before this unit will shut itself off is shown on the display. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set earlier.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 41 Reset Function REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 Press the MUTE button. • MUTE appears on the display. Press “0” button five times and then press ENTER button. Press …† buttons to select “YES”. • The unit will turn automatically back on in 5 seconds. Caution! • Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. • Do not use this unless necessary. Adjust the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. REMOTE CONTROL Press the DIMMER button.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 42 Operating your TV with the Remote Control 1 Press TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 2 Press POWER button to turn on the TV. 3 Point the remote control toward the TV. 4 While holding down POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. • If the code matches the TV's code, the TV will be turned off. • If there is more than one code listed for your TV in the table, enter one at a time to determine which code works.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 43 TV Brand Code List Brand ADMIRAL(M.WARDS) A MARK ANAM AOC BELL & HOWELL(M.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 44 Operating your DVD (VCR) with Remote Control 1 Press DVD button to set the remote to DVD mode. 2 Press POWER button to turn on the DVD (VCR). 3 Point the remote control toward the DVD (VCR). 4 While holding down POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of DVD (VCR). • If you operate VCR, press VCR button to set the remote to VCR mode. • If the code matches the DVD (VCR)'s code, the DVD (VCR) will be turned off.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 45 VCR Brand Code List Brand ADMIRAL(M.WARDS) AWIA AKAI ANAM AOC AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL & HOWELL(M.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 46 Before Calling for Service Check Symptom Remedy Can't turn it on. • Is the power code plugged into the outlet? • Connect the power plug to the outlet. It does not work when the button is pressed. • Is there static electricity in the air? • Disconnect the power plug and connect it again. • Are the speaker and external Sound is not produced.
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 47 Symptom Can't select Dolby Pro Check • Is the input signal selected properly? Logic ll Mode. There is no sound when playing DTS encoded DVD and CD. Remedy • Select 2 channel Dolby Digital, PCM, and Analog input signal. • Is analog input selected? • Check whether digital external component is properly connected and refer to page 22 to select the digital input.
Specifications GENERAL FM TUNER AM TUNER AMPLIFIER FREQUENCY RESPONSE VIDEO OUTPUT S P E A K E R S Power Supply Standby Power Consumption Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Frequency Response Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Tuner Output Level Frequency Response S/N Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Rated Output Front Speaker(Left+Right) Center Speaker Surround Speaker(Left+Right) Subwoofer Input Sensitivity
AV-R610 XAC ENG-1 5/5/06 14:4212:0 Page 49 Samsung Limited Warranty Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SECA will repair or replace the product at its option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA authorized service centre.