HT-E3500 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment 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.
Safety Information Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION 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. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Disc Storage & Management `` Keep in a cool ventilated area. `` Keep in a clean protection jacket and store vertically. English 3| Safety Information `` Do not keep in direct sunlight. • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. • To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times.
Safety Information Using the 3D Function IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the 3D function. • Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea, and headaches. If you experience any such symptom, stop viewing 3D TV, remove the 3D Active Glasses, and rest. • Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain.
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Contents SAFETY INFORMATION 2 3 3 4 4 5 Warning Disc Storage & Management Handling Cautions Using the 3D Function Copyright License SETTINGS 19 20 20 21 24 26 27 MEDIA PLAY GETTING STARTED 7 8 11 12 12 13 Disk and Format Compatibility Logos of Discs the product can play Accessories Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control CONNECTIONS 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components Connecting The Speakers Connecting to a TV Method 1 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Bes
Getting Started Disk and Format Compatibility Disc Type Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc VIDEO DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Getting Started Media 02 Disc types and contents your product can play Details BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVDR/+R discs that have been recorded and finalized, or a USB storage media containing MKV, MP4 contents.
Getting Started Logos of Discs the product can play Region Code Blu-ray players and discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match for a disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this product is displayed on the rear panel of the product. Disc Type Blu-ray Disc DVD-VIDEO Region Code Area A North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
File Extension *.avi Container AVI Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution DivX 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 MP3 AC3 DTS WMA PCM 1920x1080 MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP *.mkv MKV DivX 5.1/6.0 H.264 BP/MP/HP *.wmv WMV (wmv9) *.mp4 MP4 VC-1 AP VC-1 SM MP4 (mp4v) H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG1 *.mpg *.mpeg PS MPEG2 H.
Getting Started Above 1280 x 720 : 30 frames max -- Does not support GMC 2 or higher `` Audio decoder -- Supports WMA 7, 8, 9 and STD -- Does not support WMA sampling rate of 22050Hz mono. Music File Support File Extension Container Audio Codec Support Range *.mp3 MP3 MP3 - *.wma WMA WMA Sampling rates (in kHz) - 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44.1, 48 Bitrates - All bit-rates from 5kbps to 384kbps AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This product can play back AVCHD format discs.
Accessories 02 Check for the supplied accessories below. Getting Started FUNCTION VOLUME - + 1 2 4 5 FM Antenna 3 6 8 7 DISC MENU Video Cable MUTE 9 TITLE MENU 0 SUBTITLE POPUP HOME REPEAT TOOLS INFO EXIT RETURN TUNER MEMORY MO/ST A B SOUND EFFECT User Manual C D TUNING DOWN UP Remote Control/ Batteries (AAA size) `` Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Getting Started Front Panel PLAY/PAUSE STOP ENTER OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME CONTROL FUNCTION DISPLAY DISC TRAY USB HOST REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR POWER | NOTE | \\ To upgrade the product's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. \\ When the product displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start the movie by pressing the 6 button on the product or the remote. To play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the disc menu, and then press the v button.
Remote Control 02 Tour of the Remote Control VOLUME Adjust the volume. Press numeric buttons to operate options. FUNCTION Press to select Blu-ray's mode. (AUX, BD/DVD, etc.). MUTE To open and close the disc tray. - + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISC MENU 9 TITLE MENU 0 Press to view the disc menu. POPUP Press to skip backwards or forwards. Press to play a disc. Press to stop a disc. HOME REPEAT Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc.
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. Center Subwoofer Front (R) Surround (R) Product Front (L) Surround (L) Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.
Connecting The Speakers 03 1. Match the subwoofer cable bundle to the subwoofer by matching the color coded plug on bundle to the colored sticker on the bottom of the subwoofer. Red Black a. Press down the red tab on the back of the subwoofer, insert the red wire, and then release the tab. b. Press down the black tab on the back of the subwoofer, insert the black wire, and then release the tab. 3.
Connections Connecting to a TV Select either Method 1 or Method 2. AUX IN AUX IN FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER FM ANT FM ANT L R HDMI OUT L VIDEO OUT LAN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (Cable not supplied.
Connecting to External Devices AUX IN FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER FM ANT FM ANT L R HDMI OUT L VIDEO OUT LAN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN (Cable not supplied.) (Cable not supplied.
Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) AUX IN FRONT L SURROUND L SUBWOOFER FRONT R SURROUND R IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKERS OUT CENTER VIDEO OUT LAN FM ANT L R HDMI OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 . Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA Jack. 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. | NOTE | \\ This product does not receive AM broadcasts.
Settings The Initial Settings Procedure Initial Settings I On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays. English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands > Move s Select 2 . Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language, and then press the v button. 3 . Press the v button to start function setup. 5 . The Network - Wired screen appears. -- If you have a network with dynamic IP addresses - and most people do - select Auto, press the Enter button, and then go to Step 6.
Settings 1 . To select an option on the Home screen, move the cursor using the _+ buttons until it highlights the option of your choice, and then press the v button. Initial Settings I Network - Wired MAC Address (d0:66:7b:dc:28:fc) IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Server Gateway Ping Internet Service Test | NOTE | Your network is operating properly. If you still have a problem, contact your network service provider.
EXIT Button : Press to exit the current menu. Settings 4 04 3 v (Enter) / DIRECTION Button : ~~ Press $%_+ to move the cursor or select an item. ~~ Press the v button to activate the currently selected item or confirm a setting. | NOTE | \\ The v button on the product's front panel can be used for same purpose as the v button on the remote control. Detailed Function Information Each Settings function, menu item, and individual option is explained in detail on-screen.
Settings Audio HDMI Color Format Lets you set the color space format for the HDMI output to match the capabilities of the connected device (TV, monitor, etc). HDMI Deep Color Lets you set the product to output video from the HDMI OUT jack with Deep Color. Deep Color provides more accurate color reproduction with greater color depth. Progressive Mode Lets you improve picture quality when viewing DVDs. Speaker Setting You can set the speaker options.
Network Wired Network Settings BD-Live Internet Connection System Language Security General Initial Settings Lets you test the Internet Protocol setup to see if it is working correctly. Lets you check whether a connection to the network and the Internet have been established. Lets you allow or prohibit an Internet connection for the BD-Live service. Lets you re-run the Initial Settings procedure. See page 19 for details.
Settings Support Software Upgrade For more information about the Software Update function, see "Upgrading Software" on page 26. Contact Samsung Provides contact information for assistance with your product. Terms of Service Agreement View the general disclaimer regarding third party contents and services. Reset All settings will revert to the default except for the network settings. The default security password is 0000.
❑❑ Manual < Getting the Network Settings Values > Display Audio Wired Network Settings Internet Protocol Setup : Manual \ Network IP Address : 0 System Subnet Mask : 255 255 255 0 Language Gateway : 0 Security DNS : Manual General : 0 DNS Server 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Support > Move " Select ' Return 1 · Right click the Network icon on the bottom right of the Windows desktop. 2 · In the pop-up menu, click Status. 3 · On the dialog that appears, click the Support tab.
Settings Upgrading Software The Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the product’s software for performance improvements or additional services. • Never turn the product off or back on manually during the update process. 1 · In the Home menu, select Settings, and then press the v button. 2 · Select Support, and then press the v button. 3 · Select Software Upgrade, and then press the v button.
Auto Upgrade Notification 2 · In the Software Update menu, set Auto Upgrade Notification to On. If there is a new software version available, the product will notify you with a pop-up message. 3 · To upgrade the firmware, select Yes. The product turns off automatically, turns on, and then begins the upgrade. 4 · The update progress popup will appear. When the update is complete, the product will turn off automatically again. 5 · Press the POWER button to turn on the product.
aNow Media Play Using the Streaming Media Services 8 · Use the ▲▼ buttons to select a file to play or view, and then press the v button. • To use the Streaming Media Services, your home theater must be connected to the Internet. You also may need a vendor account for some services. OR 4-1. Press the BLUE (D) button. Use the $%_+ buttons in the Home menu to move to the desired service, and then press the v button. ® PANDORA internet radio ™ HD Movies ™ USB DISK YouTube.
Playing a Commercial Video Disc 1 · Turn on the home theater. 2 · Open the disc tray, place a user recorded disc into the disc tray with the disc’s label facing up, and then close the tray. 3 · After the disc loads, press the RED (A) button. 4 · Press the ▲▼ buttons to select CD or DVD, and then press the v button. 5 · Press the ◄► buttons to select Videos, Music, or Photos, then press the v button. 6 · If files appear on the screen, go to Step 7.
Media Play Controlling Video Playback - + You can control the playback of video files located on Blu-ray, DVD, and CD discs, and on USB storage FUNCTION VOLUME MUTE devices. Depending some of the functions described in this manual may not be available.
Using the TOOLS Menu Playing Time Select to move to the specific playback point. Use the numeric buttons to input the playback point. Full Screen Select to set the desired full screen size. You can select Original, Mode1 (larger), and Mode2 (largest). Select to set the picture mode. -- Picture Mode ▪▪ Normal : Choose this setting for most viewing applications. ▪▪ Movie : This is the best setting Picture Setting for watching movies.
Media Play Controlling Music Playback Creating a Music Playlist You can control the playback of music content located on DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices.
Controlling Photo Playback Listening to Radio You can control the playback of photos located on DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices. Using Buttons on the Remote Control 05 Using the Tools Menu 1 · Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2 · Tune in to the desired station. • Preset Tuning 1 : Press the 5 button to select PRESET and then press the TUNING (UP, DOWN) button to select the preset station. -- Before you can tune to preset stations, you must add preset stations to the product's memory.
Media Play Using the Special Effects Remote Control Buttons SOUND EFFECT Function SOUND EFFECT Lets you select a mode that optimizes the sound. MP3 ENHANCER SMART VOLUME POWER BASS OFF • M P3 ENHANCER : Helps enhance your sound experience (ex. mp3 music). You can upscale your MP3 level sound (24 kHz, 8bit) to CD level sound (44.1 kHz, 16bit). • S MART VOLUME : Regulates and stabilizes the volume level, preventing drastic volume changes when you change channels or during scene transitions.
Using AllShare 05 AllShare lets you access and play files located on your PC through your home theater. Follow the directions in the AllShare user's guide to setup AllShare on your PC and to tag folders and files you want to share with the home theater. Media Play To access and play files located on your PC after you have setup AllShare, follow these steps: 1 · Turn on your PC, your TV, and the home theater. 2 · Make sure the AllShare Shared server is running on your PC.
Appendix Additional Information Note HDMI OUT Connections • Certain HDMI output resolutions may not work, depending on your TV. • You must have an HDMI connection to enjoy videos with 3D technology. • A long HDMI cable may cause screen noise. If this occurs, set HDMI Deep Color to Off in the menu. 3D Settings • For some 3D discs, to stop a movie during 3D playback, press the 5 button once. The movie stops and the 3D mode option is de-activated.
Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Settings • In the external memory mode, disc playback may be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of playback. • Only those USB devices formatted in the FAT file system (DOS 8.3 volume label) are supported. We recommend you use USB devices that support USB 2.0 protocol with 4 MB/sec or faster read/write speed. • The Resume Play function may not work after you format the storage device.
Appendix Selecting the Subtitle Language Playback • Depending on the Blu-ray Disc / DVD, you may be able to change the subtitle language in the Disc Menu. Press the DISC MENU button. • This function depends on the selection of subtitles that are encoded on the disc and may not be available on all Blu-ray Discs/DVDs. • Information about the main feature BONUSVIEW mode will also appear if the Blu-ray Disc has a BONUSVIEW section.
Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback 07 ❑❑ Output HDMI Mode Setup VIDEO Mode VIDEO Mode 1080p@60F 576i/480i - Blu-ray Disc E-contents/ Digital contents BD Wise Resolution of Blu-ray Disc Auto Max. Resolution of TV input Max.
Appendix Digital Output Selection Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) Setup PCM Bitstream (Unprocessed) Connection HDMI supported AV receiver HDMI supported AV receiver PCM Up to PCM 7.1ch PCM DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital Plus Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital Plus DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby TrueHD DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 6.1ch DTS DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 7.1ch DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS re-encoded Up to PCM 7.
Troubleshooting Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc. • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on. Playback does not start. • Check the region number of the Blu-ray/DVD disc. A Blu-ray/DVD disc purchased from abroad may not be playable. • CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs cannot be played on this product. • Make sure that the rating level is correct. Playback does not start immediately when the Play/Pause button is pressed.
Appendix Symptom The aspect ratio cannot be changed. Check/Remedy • You can play 16:9 Blu-ray/DVD discs in 16:9 Full mode, 4:3 Letter Box mode, or 4:3 Pan-Scan mode, but 4:3 Blu-ray/DVD discs are played in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the Blu-ray Disc jacket and then select the appropriate function. • The product is not working. • Press and hold the remote control's 5 button for 5 seconds in NO DISC mode. - Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary.
Symptom Check/Remedy BD-LIVE I cannot connect to the BD-LIVE server. • Test whether the network connection is active by using the Network Status function. • Check whether a USB memory device is connected to the product. • The memory device must have at least 1GB of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE service. You can check the available size in BD Data Management. (See page 37) • See if the BD-LIVE Internet Connection option is set to Allow(All).
Appendix Specifications General FM Tuner Weight 2.5 kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 50 (H) x 250 (D) mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Signal/noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 12 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.5 % BD (Blu-ray Disc) Reading Speed : 9.834 m/sec DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8 cm (COMPACT DISC) Video Output Video/Audio Amplifier | 44 English Composite Video HDMI Reading Speed : 6.98 ~ 7.
Speaker system Surround Center 3Ω 3Ω 3Ω Subwoofer 3Ω Frequency range 140Hz~20kHz 140Hz~20kHz 140Hz~20kHz 40Hz ~ 160Hz Output sound pressure level 87dB/W/M 87dB/W/M 87dB/W/M 88dB/W/M Rated input 80W 80W 80W 100W Maximum input 160W 160W 160W 200W Dimensions (W x H x D) Front/ Surround : 77 x 107 x 68 mm Center : 228 x 77 x 70 mm Subwoofer : 155 x 300 x 285 mm Weights Front/ Surround :0.4 kg Center : 0.5 kg, Subwoofer : 2.9 kg Samsung Electronics Co.
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