HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 2 Instruction Manual ENG DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-X250 HT-TX250 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. EJECT Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 2 Safety Warnings 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. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 4 Features Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner PREPARATION SETUP Safety Warnings ............................................................2 Settings........................................................................44 Setting the Language.............................................44 Setting TV Screen type..........................................45 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) ...............46 Setting the Password .................
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 6 Notes on Discs ENG 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-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 8 Description ENG Front Panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PREPARATION 1 Side Panel 10 1. Power ( ) button 1 2. Disc Insert Hole 1. Headphone Jack 3. Display 2 2. AUX IN 1 Jack 4. Eject button 3 3. USB Port 5. Function button 6. Tuning Down & Skip ( ) button 7. Stop ( ) button 8. Play/Pause ( ) button 9. Tuning Up & Skip ( ) button 10. Volume Control button Rear Panel Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 Remote Control 12 11 10 9 8 1. 5.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 10 Description (Con’t) ENG Remote Control 19 2 3 20 4 21 5 6 7 22 23 8 24 9 25 26 10 27 28 1. DVD RECEIVER button 2. TV button 3. TV/VIDEO button 4. POWER button 5. Number (0~9) buttons 6. REMAIN button 7. STEP button 8. Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons 9. VOLUME button 10. MENU button 11. AUDIO button 12. PL II EFFECT button 13. PL II MODE button 14. TUNER MEMORY, SD(Standard Definition)/HD(High Definition) button 15. ZOOM button 16.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 12 Connecting the Speakers ENG Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. HT-X250 HT-TX250 Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) SUB Subwoofer Subwoofer Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 14 Speaker Installation Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier ENG To connect the rear speakers wirelessly, you have to purchase the wireless receiving module and TX card from your Samsung retailer. When you have Purchased the Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-3000) How to Install the Speaker and the Stand 1 2 1 2 Turning the supplied screw (B) clockwise, connect it to a hole on the rear of the Speaker STAND.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 16 Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier (Con’t) ENG Resetting the Wireless Receiving Module Reset the system if a communication failure occurs, or if the Link indicator (blue LED) on the wireless receiver does not light up and the "REAR CHECK" message blinks on the main unit's display. Reset the system while the main unit and the wireless receiver module (SWA-3000) are in Power Standby mode.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 18 Installing the Main Unit ENG Method 1 : Installing the Stand so that the DVD Player Lays Flat. Preparation ■ Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet before installing the main unit. ■ Connect the cables before installation. 1 2 3 Method 2 : Installing the Stand so that the DVD Player Stands up. Preparation ■ Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet before installing the main unit. ■ Connect the cables before installation.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 20 Connecting the Video Out to your TV HDMI Function ENG Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. 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 480p, 720p and 1080i.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 22 Connecting Audio from External Components AUX1 : Side Panel AUX2 : Rear Panel (not supplied) OPTICAL : Rear Panel Audio Cable Optical Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. (not supplied) AUX1 : Connecting an External Analog Component OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Analog signal components such as an MP3 Player.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 24 Connecting the FM Antenna Before Reading the User's Manual ENG Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon DVD VCD FM Antenna (supplied) 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. VCD This involves a function available with a Video CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 26 Before Using Your Home Theater Disc Playback To Operate your Samsung TV and the Home Theater with the HT-X250/HT-TX250's Remote Control 1 The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TVs. 1 Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage setting. If the voltage of the socket does not correspond to the setting on the rear of the unit, you may seriously damage your system.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 28 MP3/WMA-CD Playback JPEG File Playback MP3 Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. 1 2 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. In Stop mode, use the Cursor , and then press the ENTER button. Use the Cursor , , , 1 Load the JPEG disc. ■ 2 button to select the album, Playback starts automatically.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 DivX Playback 5:50 PM Page 30 ENG DivX The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the Subtitle Display , Press the SUBTITLE button. button. ■ Goes to the next file whenever you press the ■ Goes to the previous file whenever you press the ■ button, if there are over 2 files in the disc. Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between and .
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 32 Using the Playback Function Displaying Disc Information DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG ENG Checking the Remaining Time DivX You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. ■ MP3 For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 34 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Skipping Scenes/Songs Press the ■ ■ DVD , VCD ENG Repeat Playback MP3 DVD VCD CD MP3 JPEG DivX Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the previous or next chapter, track or directory (file) will be played. You cannot skip chapters consecutively. Press the REPEAT button.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 36 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) A-B Repeat Playback DVD ENG Angle Function VCD You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. 1 2 3 1 2 3 For a VCD, press the INFO button once. Press the Cursor button to move to the REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. Press the Cursor , button to select and then press the ENTER button at the beginning of the desired segment.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 38 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) EZ VIEW Function ENG Audio Language Selection Function DVD Press the EZ VIEW button. Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off. When a movie is played in Widescreen format, black bars at the top and bottom of the TV screen can be removed by pressing the EZ VIEW button. 1 2 Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor language.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 40 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD 1 2 VCD DVD 5 6 CD MP3 Using the Disc Menu JPEG 1 Press the INFO button. Press the Cursor Press the Cursor , Press the Cursor 2 ) and then press the ENTER button. , button to move to the Chapter ( ) display. , button to move to time ( 3 4 ) display. ENTER EXIT JPEG The selected file will be played.
HT-X250-TX250(1~41P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:50 PM Page 42 Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature 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. ENG Compatible Devices PHONES 1. USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:56 PM Page 44 Settings ENG Setting the Language Setting TV Screen type OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. 1 2 3 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor button to move to and then press the ENTER button. Select and then press the ENTER button.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:56 PM Page 46 Settings (Con’t) ENG Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT 1 2 3 4 Press the Cursor button to move to and then press the ENTER button. Press the Cursor button to move to and then press the ENTER button. Press the Cursor , the ENTER button.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 48 Settings (Con’t) ENG DVD Playback Mode Setting the Delay Time 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 2 3 MOVE ENTER RETURN EXIT 4 Press the EJECT button and then press the MENU button. Press the Cursor button to move to and then press the ENTER button.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 50 Settings (Con’t) ENG Setting the Test Tone Setting the Audio Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. 1 2 3 MOVE ENTER RETURN 1 2 3 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor Press the Cursor ENTER button. button to move to
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 52 Settings (Con’t) ENG Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Setting the HDMI Audio 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. 1 2 3 4 MOVE ENTER The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled ON/OFF. 1 2 3 In Stop mode, press the MENU button.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 54 Settings (Con’t) Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function DSP(Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Press the DSP/EQ button. ENG Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press the PL II MODE button.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 56 Settings (Con’t) Listening to Radio Remote Control Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 2 Press the ENG PL II MODE button to select mode. Press the PL II EFFECT button to select (PANORAMA), then press the Cursor , buttons to select the desired effect setting. 1 2 Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. Tune in to the desired station.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 58 Listening to Radio (Con’t) Convenient Functions Presetting Stations Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory 1 2 Press the 3 Press the TUNER MEMORY button. Press the SLEEP button. Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. , Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : button to select <89.10>.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 60 Operating a TV with the Remote Control ENG When operating a TV with the remote control 1 2 3 Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. No. Brand Code No. Brand Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 1 Admiral (M.Wards) 56, 57, 58 44 MTC 18 2 A Mark 01, 15 45 NEC 18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60 While holding down the POWER button, enter the code corresponding to your brand of TV.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 62 Troubleshooting 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.
HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 64 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. Code 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. Disc Storage Keep in a cool ventilated area Keep in a clean Protection jacket. Store vertically.
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HT-X250-TX250(42~65P)-NO EUR 2007.3.19 5:57 PM Page 68 Specifications (Con’t) Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region HT-X250 5.1ch speaker system Front/Center/Rear speaker Subwoofer speaker Impedance 3Ω (DCR 3.4Ω) 3Ω (DCR 3.