p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 2 2.1Ch Stylish Home Theater System HT-Q100 HT-Q100W SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 4 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.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 6 Safety Instructions RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 8 Features Contents ENG Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner DVD-Audio compatible Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio. The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC enables this player to deliver exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail. TV Screen Saver Function The HT-Q100/HT-Q100W automatically brightens and darkens your TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 10 Notes on Discs ENG DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital sur- 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.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 12 Description ENG —Side Panel— Eject button Disc Insert Hole Display Power ( Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector. Function button ) button Volume control button External Digital Optical Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 14 Description ENG PREPARATION —Remote Control— Insert Remote Batteries TV button DVD Receiver button POWER button DVD button TUNER button AUX button USB button 1 Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. EJECT button TV/VIDEO button 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 16 Before Connecting the Speakers ENG Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) CONNECTIONS Subwoofer Speaker Packages Please confirm that all the following contents are included in the package. Speaker Accessories Connecting the Speakers 1 Front Speaker (2EA) Front Stand (2EA) Subwoofer Speaker Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 18 Installing the DVD player Connecting the Video Out to TV ENG Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. 1 Separate the rear cover(A). 2 Remove the 1 screw of the cover(B). (A) (B) 3 Put the speaker cable connected to the Speaker OUT port into the left groove. 4 Put the cables connected to the Video OUT, Component OUT and Audio IN ports into the right groove. METHOD2 METHOD 3 METHOD 1 (supplied) TV METHOD 1 Composite Video .......
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 20 HDMI Function ENG What is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)? Resolution Selection This device transmits DVD video signal digitally without the process of converting to analog. You can get sharper digital pictures by connecting the video to your TV using an HDMI connection cable. • This function allows the user to select screen resolution for HDMI output. • The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled ON/OFF.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 22 Connecting External Components Connecting the FM Antenna ENG Connecting an External Digital / Analog Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. Analog signal components such as a VCR. CONNECTIONS FM Antenna (supplied) Audio Cable Optical Cable (not supplied) (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 24 Before Using Your Home Theater ENG Your Home Theater is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3/WMA and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc you are using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using. To Operate the TV and DVD Player with a Single Remote Control 2 Press TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 4 Press TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode on your TV. 5 Press DVD RECEIVER button to switch to DVD RECEIVER mode.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 26 Before Using Your Home Theater Disc Playback ENG Disc terminology Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audio is divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". GROUP 1 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 1 Load a disc vertically into the Disc Insert Hole.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 28 MP3/WMA-CD Playback Displaying Disc Information Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. 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. WMA-DRM files cannot be played. 2 ENG You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. In Stop mode, use to select the album, and then press the ENTER button.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 30 JPEG File 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 Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. 1 Slide Mode Press DIGEST button during playback. 2 • JPEG files will be shown in • The selected image is played for 5 seconds before moving 9 windows. Load the JPEG disc. 2 Press SLIDE MODE button.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 32 DivX Playback 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 • ENG 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 ...
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 34 Checking the Remaining Time Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback DVD Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Press CD MP3 Slow Playback . Press SLOW button.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 36 Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). DVD CD MP3 ENG You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. JPEG DVD Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVDVIDEO DVDAUDIO 1 Press INFO button twice.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 38 Step Function Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. ENG DVD Press STEP button. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed 1 during playback. Note • No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion Press ZOOM button. playback. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 3 Press ENTER button.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 40 Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Bonus Group Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function DVDAUDIO 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. 1 Press INFO button twice. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 42 Playing Media Files using the USB HOST feature ENG You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved in an MP3 player, USB memory 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 side of the unit. 2 Compatible Devices 1. USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0.
1p~40p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:45 PM Page 44 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Using Disc Menu ENG DVD You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 1 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.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 2 Setting the Language ENG 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.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 4 Setting TV Screen type ENG 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.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 6 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.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 8 Setting the Wallpaper JPEG ENG DVD While watching a DVD 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.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 10 DVD Playback Mode Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) 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. 1 Press the EJECT button and then press the MENU button. MOVE 2 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.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 12 AV SYNC Setup Listening to Radio ENG 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 Press Cursor , buttons to move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. • Setup menu appears. Remote Control Unit Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. 1 2 Tune in to the desired station.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 14 Presetting Stations ENG Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory 1 Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. 2 Press TUNING/CH to select "89.10". • Refer to Step 2 on page 54 to automatically 3 Press the TUNER MEMORY button. • “1” flashes in the display. or manually tune in to a station. 4 Press to select preset number. • You can select between 1 and 15 presets. 5 Press the TUNER MEMORY button again.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 16 Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press 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. ENG 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 V-SOUND button.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 18 Operating a TV with the Remote Control ENG TV Brand Code List When operating a TV with the remote control 1 2 3 4 Press TV button to select TV mode. Press POWER button to turn on the TV. Point the remote control toward the TV. While holding down POWER, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV. • If the code matches the TV's code, the TV will be turned off.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 20 Before Calling for Service 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. Symptom I cannot eject the disc. Playback does not start. Check/Remedy Audio language and subtitles do not work.
41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 22 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Language Code List Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. 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.
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41~64p(Q100)-XAA 2006.5.29 1:39 PM Page 26 SAMSUNG Home Theater LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc.