HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 4 Safety Warnings GB Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. PREPARATION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 Precautions CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 6 Features Contents GB The HT-Q9 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-VIDEO, VCD, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. 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.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 8 Notes on Discs GB DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital 1 ~ 6 DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player. (Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 10 Description GB —Rear Panel— Open/Close ( ) button Play/Pause ( Stop ( ) button MIC 1(OPTION) MIC VOL MIC 2(OPTION) (OPTION) ECHO LEVEL(OPTION) Standby indicator Power ( ) button Play/Pause indicators 7 Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks Connect a TV with component video inputs to these jacks.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 12 Description GB PREPARATION —Remote Control— Insert Remote Batteries DVD button TUNER button DIMMER button AUX button 1 Remove the battery OPEN/CLOSE button POWER button cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. SLEEP button 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 14 Connecting the Speakers GB Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Center Speaker C SW L Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) R CONNECTIONS SL SR Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Subwoofer Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 16 Connecting the Video Out to TV P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. GB 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. METHOD 1 1 Press STOP button.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 18 Connecting External Components Connecting the FM Antenna GB Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR. CONNECTIONS FM Antenna (supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. 1 Connect AUX (Audio) In on the Home Theater to Audio Out on the external analog component. • Be sure to match connector colors.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 20 Before Using Your Home Theater Disc Playback Disc terminology Titles and chapters (DVD-VIDEO) GB 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load a disc. 3 Press OPEN/ CLOSE button to close the disc tray. • DVD-video is divided into several large sections called "titles" and smaller sections called "chapters". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "title numbers" and "chapter numbers".
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 22 MP3/WMA-CD Playback Displaying Disc Information Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the MP3/WMA disc. • 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. 2 You can view disc playback information on the TV screen.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 24 JPEG File Playback GB 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. Digest Function Rotate/Flip Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. Press Cursor , , , buttons during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in 9 windows.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 26 DivX Playback GB Subtitle Display The functions on this page apply to DIVX disc playback. Press the SUBTITLE button. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Goes to the next file whenever you press • button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. Goes to the previous file whenever you press over 2 files in the disk. button, if there are • Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between “SUBTITLE (1/1, 1/2 ...
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 28 Checking the Remaining Time Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD VCD CD Slow Playback MP3 Press SLOW button. Press the REMAIN button. Press • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter • Each time the button is pressed during playback, being played. GB .
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 30 Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD VCD CD MP3 GB You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. JPEG DVD VCD Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVDVIDEO VCD CD Repeat Playback Options CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 32 Step Function DVD Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function VCD This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. DVD GB VCD Press STEP button. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed 1 during playback. Press ZOOM button. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 3 Press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:18 PM Page 34 Selecting Audio Language Selecting Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Subtitle Language Selection Function 1 Press INFO button twice. 2 DVD Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. 1 Press INFO button twice. 3 Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle. 2 GB DVD Press Cursor button to move to SUBTITLE ( ) display.
HT-Q9(1~40P) GB 2006.5.8 4:19 PM Page 36 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Using Disc Menu GB DVD You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 1 VCD CD Moving to a Title/Track 2 Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 1/1 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 40 Setting the Language GB OSD (On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Select ‘Language’ and then press ENTER button 4 Press Cursor , button to select ‘OSD Language’ and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 42 Setting TV Screen type GB Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 44 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button. 1 Press MENU button. MOVE MOVE 3 4 Press Cursor , button to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 46 Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD GB VCD While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button when an image you like appears. To select one of the 3 wallpaper settings you've made Press LOGO button. 2 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 48 DivX (R) registration Setting the Speaker Mode 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. 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. MOVE EXIT ENTER 2 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.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 50 Setting the Delay Time GB If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 52 Setting the Test Tone Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. 1 In Stop or no disc mode, press MENU button. 2 GB This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietist sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 54 Setting the Audio GB You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Method 1 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. MOVE 3 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen ENTER RETURN EXIT 4 ENTER CHANGE Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , . Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , .
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 56 AV SYNC Setup Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to to match the video. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 DSP(Digital Signal Processor) DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 58 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. Dolby Pro Logic II Effect GB This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. 2 Press PL II EFFECT button to select Panorama, then press Cursor , buttons to select the desired effect setting. • You can select either 0 or 1.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 60 Listening to Radio Remote Control Unit Press the TUNER button and select the FM band. 1 Presetting Stations GB Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory 2 Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 1 Press the TUNER button and select the FM band. When is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 Press and hold TUNING( , ) to automatically search for active broadcasting stations.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 62 Convenient Functions Connecting Microphone (OPTION) GB Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows: 10 ➝ 20 ➝ 30 ➝ 60 ➝ 90 ➝ 120 ➝ 150 ➝ OFF. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • The remaining time before the Home Theater will shut itself off is displayed.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 64 Before Calling for Service GB 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. Symptom Disc tray does not open.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.8 4:08 PM Page 66 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
HT-Q9(41~70) GB 2006.5.
