HT-A100 HT-A100C HT-A100W Digital Home Cinema 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/global/register Code No. AH68-02056B(1.0) 02056B-HT-A100,A100C,A100W-GB.
safety information Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner The HT-A100/A100C/A100W combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, 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 DVD-Audio compatible Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio.
GB safety information PRECAUTIONS Wiring the Main Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The main lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover removed. If the cover is detachable and a replacement is required, it must be of the same colour as the fuse fitted in the plug.
SYSTEM SETUP FEATURES 2 What’s included 41 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 3 8 DESCRIPTION 11 47 47 Listening to Radio Presetting Stations 48 48 48 48 49 49 Sleep Timer Function Adjusting Display Brightness Mute Function P.
getting started BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL 1 ~ 6 Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual B A G D M M Term Definition DVD This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode. CD This involves a function available with a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW). DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
description DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS FRONT PANEL GB getting started This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files. ❖ CD-R Discs 7 8 9 ● DESCRIPTION • Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of the disc. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc. Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minute as they may not be played back. • Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable.
remote control REAR PANEL SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL GB description You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 When operating a TV with the remote control ● REMOTE CONTROL 1. Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 2. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 3. While holding down the POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV.
DVD RECEIVER button 18 PORT button 2 TV button 19 TV/VIDEO button TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 3 POWER button 20 EJECT button 4 Number (0~9) buttons 21 CANCEL button 5 REMAIN button 22 PAUSE button 6 STEP button 3 17 18 19 20 4 5 6 7 21 22 23 24 9 25 26 PLAY button STOP button SEARCH buttons 7 Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons 8 VOLUME button 24 TUNING/CH button 9 MENU button 25 MUTE button 10 AUDIO button 26 RETURN button 11 TUNER MEMORY, SD(Standard Definition)/HD(
connections TV Brand Code List This section involves various methods of connecting the Digital Home Theater to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Brand 1 Admiral (M.Wards) 2 3 Code No.
connections GB CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUT TO YOUR TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. Connecting The Speakers 1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab. Black ● CONNECTIONS 3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Home Theater. • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting plugs.
HDMI Auto Detection Function The player's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. Resolution Selection This function allows the user to select the screen resolution for HDMI output. In Stop mode, press and hold the SD/HD (Standard Definition/High Definition) button on the remote control. • Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 576p(480p), 720p, 1080i/1080p.
AUX2 : Rear Panel OPTICAL : Rear Panel GB connections CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player External Analog Component ● CONNECTIONS Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Optical Cable (not supplied) External Digital Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR.
before using your home theater CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TVs.. GB connections 1. Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL Jack. ● BEFORE USING YOUR HOME THEATER 2. 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. FM Antenna (supplied) 2.
playback GB MP3/WMA-CD PLAYBACK Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. DISC PLAYBACK A B 2. Close the compartment by pressing the PLAY ( ) button. • Playback starts automatically. ● PLAYBACK 1. Load a disc vertically into the Disc Insert Hole. • Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 1. 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.
playback GB DIVX PLAYBACK The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. D Skip Forward/Back JPEG FILE PLAYBACK 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. Fast Playback Press the Cursor S,T,W,X button during playback. ● PLAYBACK G Rotate/Flip Function During playback, press the #,$ button. • Goes to the next file whenever you press the $ button, if there are over 2 files in the disc.
playback D If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File If the disc has more than one subtitle file, the default subtitle may not match the movie and you will have to select your subtitle language as follows: You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. ● PLAYBACK M Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear different. Depending on the disc, you can also select DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO LOGIC. 2.
BAD Fast Playback Press the , button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: 4X 2X M 4X 8X 32X 8X 32X REPEAT : CHAPTER DVD-AUDIO REPEAT : TRACK REPEAT : GROUP REPEAT : TRACK REPEAT : DISC B AGD Slow Playback Press the SLOW button.
playback GB Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. A-B Repeat Playback 1. Press the INFO button. You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. 2. Press the Cursor X button to move to ANGLE ( display. 1. Press the INFO button twice. ) 3. Press the Cursor S,T button to select A- and then press the ENTER button. • When the ENTER button is pressed, the selected position will be stored in memory. 1/3 4.
playback 1. Press the INFO button twice. Bonus Group DVD-AUDIO 2. Press the Cursor X button to move to SUBTITLE ( display. ) 3. Press the Cursor T button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle. Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. SP 02/03 FR 03/03 OFF/03 EN 01/03 M To operate this function, you can also press the SUBTITLE buttons on the remote control.
playback 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 by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater. Using the Disc Menu 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the side of the unit. You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. 2.
system setup For your convenience, you can set this Home Theater's features for the best use in your home environment. Fast playback During playback, press the , button. • Each time you press either button, the playback speed will change as follows: 4x 8x 32x SETTING THE LANGUAGE OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. ● SYSTEM SETUP 2x GB playback Normal. 1. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2.
system setup GB 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 the MENU button. SETTING TV SCREEN TYPE 2. Press the Cursor ▼ button to move to Setup and then press the ENTER or ► button. Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. 3. Press the Cursor ▼ button to move to PARENTAL and then press the ENTER or ► button. 1.
system setup GB DVD PLAYBACK MODE Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. SETTING THE WALLPAPER G 1. Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. 2. Press the Cursor ▼ button to move to Setup and then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the Cursor ▼ button to move to DVD TYPE and then press the ENTER or ► button. 1. During playback, press the PAUSE ( an image you like appears. 4.
radio SETTING THE AV SYNC LISTENING TO RADIO 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. GB system setup Remote Control 1. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2. Press the Cursor ▼ button to move to Audio and then press the ENTER or ► button. 3. Press the Cursor ▼ button to move to AV-SYNC and then press the ENTER or ► button. MOVE ENTER RETURN 4.
SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. GB convenient function V-SOUND (VIRTUAL SOUND) The 2-channel sounds can be listened with virtual effects for producing much more realistic sounds as in 5.1 channels. Press the V-SOUND button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows : V.SO ON V.SO OFF Press the SLEEP button. ● CONVENIENT FUNCTION • SLEEP will be displayed.
SYMPTOM 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 Playback does not start. • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on. • Check the region number of the DVD.
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Before using the speaker cords 1 Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it. 2 Roll the speaker cords. 3 Insert the Toroidal ferrite core as the figure shows and press it until it clicks. When operating the speaker cords, in order to comply with CE EMC Directives and to reduce any possible harmful interference, use the enveloped toroidal ferrite core as like upper diagram.