HT-D450 HT-D453 HT-D455 Digital 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 Safety Warnings 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.
Precautions • Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your product. • Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10cm). • Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. • Do not stack anything on top of the product. • Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is empty.
Safety Information 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. Holding 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. Disc Storage • Do not keep in direct sunlight • Keep in a cool ventilated area • Keep in a clean Protection jacket.
Contents Safety Information Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection Getting Started 7 7 10 11 11 12 13 Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Notes on USB connection Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control CONNECTIONS 15 18 20 21 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components Setup 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 24 24
Contents Basic Functions 28 28 29 29 33 35 Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio Advanced Functions 36 36 USB Function USB Recording Other Information 37 38 39 Troubleshooting Language code list Specifications 28 36 37 •• Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon d B A G D ! ✎ Term Definition DVD This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVD±R/±RW discs that have been recorded and finalised in Video Mode. CD This involves a function available with a data CD (CD DA, CD-R/-RW). MP3 This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs. JPEG DivX CAUTION This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs. This involves a function available with MPEG4 discs.
Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size 12 cm AUDIO + DVD-VIDEO VIDEO 8 cm AUDIO AUDIO-CD AUDIO DivX + VIDEO Max. Playing Time Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) 12 cm 74 min. 8 cm 20 min. 12 cm - 8 cm - Do not use the following type of discs! • L D, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this product.
01 Getting Started DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs • Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.) • If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable. Supported Formats (DivX) This product only supports the following media formats. If both video and audio formats are not supported, the user may experience problems such as broken images or no sound.
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera 14) Supported file formats Format Still Picture File name JPG MP3 WMA WMV DivX File extension JPG .JPEG .MP3 .WMA .WMV .AVI 2) A subtitle file bigger than 300KB may not be properly displayed. Bit rate – 80~320 kbps 56~128 kbps 4Mbps 4Mbps 3) A certain USB/digital camera device, USB card reader is not supported. Version – – V8 V1,V2, V3,V7 DivX3.11~ DivX5.
01 Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 DISC TRAY Insert disc here. 2 DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. 3 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. 4 OPEN / CLOSE BUTTON ( 5 FUNCTION BUTTON ( 6 STOP BUTTON ( 7 PLAY / PAUSE BUTTON ( 8 Volume Control BUTTON ( 9 POWER BUTTON ( 10 USB PORT 8 9 10 Opens and closes the disc tray. ) The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX ➞ USB ➞ FM ) Stops disc playback.
Getting Started Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT HDMI OUT FA NET (Only For Service) OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER 8 9 SURROUND AUX IN COMPONENT OUT 1 COOLING FAN The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 10cm of clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product. 2 SPEAKERS OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect the front, center, surround speakers and subwoofer.
01 Getting Started Remote control Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. If you want to change to TV mode, press the TV button. If you want to change to Home Cinema, press the DVD button. Press numeric buttons to operate options. FUNCTION TV SOURCE POWER RECEIVER DVD SLEEP TV This is mode selection button. POWER or Press to select TV's video mode. FUNCTION TV SOURCE Set a Sleep time to shut off the RECEIVER product. DVD SLEEP TV To open and close the disc tray.
Getting Started Installing batteries in the Remote Control * Battery size: AAA TV Brand Code List Brand Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) `` Place batteries in the remote control so they match `` `` `` the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose the batteries to heat or flame. The remote control can be used up to approximately 7 meters in a straight line.
02 Connections Connections This section involves 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 SW Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV.
Connections Speaker Components HT-D450 (L) (R) (L) (R) CENTER SURROUND FRONT Speaker Components SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Assembled Speakers HT-D453 HT-D453 (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 2EA SCREW (4×20): 8EA CENTER SPEAKER FRONT (L) STAND (R) SURROUND CENTER SPEAKER STAND BASE SUBWOOFER CABLE Front Speaker HT-D455 SURROUND SPEAKER SUBWOOFER HT-D455 (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 4EA SCREW (4×20): 16EA FRONT STAND (L) (R) CENTER Surround CENTER SPEAKER STAND BASE SUBWOOFER FRONT/SURROU
02 Connections Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-D453 only - Front Speakers * HT-D455 only - Front/Surround Speakers 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. 2. Insert small screws (4*20, For connecting Stand & Stand Base) clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. !! CAUTION : When you use a torque screwdriver, be 1 2 Stand Base Stand 3 Speaker careful not to put excessive force.
Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 3 R Green VIDEO OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT HDMI OUT FA NET (Only For Service) OPTICAL AUX IN SURROUND COMPONENT OUT Blue Red METHOD 2 METHOD 1 METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
02 `` `` `` Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 480p(576p), 720p,1080i/1080p. See page 23 for the resolution setting. This product operates in Interlace scan mode 480i(576i) for component/composite output. After making the video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the corresponding Video output mode on your product. Turn this product on first before you set the video input source on your TV.
Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT HDMI OUT FA NET (Only For Service) OPTICAL AUX IN COMPONENT OUT 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.
02 Connections Connecting Audio from External Components VIDEO OUT SPEAKERS OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT White HDMI OUT FA NET (Only For Service) OPTICAL SURROUND SUBWOOFER AUX IN SURROUND Optical Cable (not supplied) COMPONENT OUT Red Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Set-Top Box OPTICAL VCR AUX AUX : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. 1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DSP /EQ 0 Setup Setting the Setup menu Before Starting (Initial Settings) 1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the first time. Initial Settings screen will be displayed. MUTE The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this TUNING manual may differ,VOLdepending on /CHthe firmware version.
03 You can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. ✎✎NOTE `` TV Aspect `` Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. `` This will optimize the picture quality according to the content (In the DVD disc, etc) that you want to play and the product or your BD Wisecompliant Samsung TV. If you want to change the resolution in BD Wise mode, you must set BD mode to Off in advance.
Setup Adjusting Front/Surround Bal. `` You can select between 0 and -6. `` The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Audio Speaker Setting Speaker Size You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Surround Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode. Delay Time Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size ▶ Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone mMove Adjusting Center/Surround/Subwoofer Level `` The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB.
03 Setup Ideal Center Speaker placement Test Tone Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Ideal Surround Speaker placement Place all speakers within this circle. Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Center Speaker Ds: The distance from Surround Speaker Setting the Center Speaker If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
Setup ✎✎NOTE `` `` `` `` The default setting of this function is HDMI Audio Off. HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch for TV speakers. When HDMI Audio is set to On, PL II /DSP EQ /P.BASS doesn't work. With HDMI AUDIO set to 'On', the volume can be adjusted only using the TV remote control. You can configure the equalizer settings manually to your preference. User EQ ✎✎NOTE If the HDMI cable is connected to the product, TV aspect does not appear and it is set to 16:9 Wide automatically.
03 You can select the language you prefer for on-screen menu, disc menu, etc. OSD Language Disc Menu Audio Select the language for the on-screen displays. Select the language for the disc menu displays. Select the language for disc audio. Setup Language Change Password Select Change and enter the 4-digit password to set the parental lock using the number buttons on the remote control.
Basic Functions Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (^) button. BA 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (^) button to close the disc tray. Track01 1/17 ✎✎NOTE `` Resume function: When you stop disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY button again, it will pick up where you left off. (This function works only with DVDs.
04 Using the Playback Function 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 product. Forward/Reverse Search dBAD 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2. Press the _+ buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. Press the () buttons for Search Function. 3. Press the $% buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. 4.
7 8 9 DSP /EQ 0 Basic Functions Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu dD VOL 1. ✎✎NOTE ✎✎NOTE `` D 7 5 6 8 9 MO/ST B C 1 S . VOL D 2 3 AUDIO UPSCALE P .BASS 4 5 dBAD Repeat 7 6 8 9 DSP /EQ OFF MUTE MUTE TUNING /CH REPEAT You can view the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. VOL TUNING /CH REPEAT 1. During DVD/DivX playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. REPEAT 2.
04 POWER 1. During the CD/ MP3 playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want. d DVD RECEIVER/TV B ; ; ; ; FUNCTION TV SOURCE SLEEP 1/1 2/20 (Repeat Off ; Repeat Disc ; Repeat All ; Random ; Repeat Section A-B) 0:05:21 1/1 EN AC3 5.
Basic Functions TOOLS menu `` Title( ) : To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified as a Title. `` Chapter( ) : Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific chapter. `` Playing time( ) : Allows playback of the film from a desired time. You must enter the starting time as a reference. The time search function does not operate on some discs.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 04 9 DSP /EQ GIGA You can set the time that the Home Cinema will shut itself off. The GIGA Sound Function amplifies bass and improves bass twice as much for you to appreciate powerful real sound. The GIGA Sound feature will be applied only to the subwoofer. MUTE Press the SLEEP button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows SLP 10 SLP 20 SLP 30 SLP 60 SLP 90 SLP 120 SLP 150 OFF. Basic Functions 0 SLEEP Press the GIGA button.
POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP FUNCTION TV SOURCE POWER Basic Functions DVD RECEIVER/TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 SLEEP DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 1 : DSP 2modes have 3 • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. 4 5 6 • EQ : You can select POPS, JAZZ , ROCK, or USER to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are 7 8 9 playing. You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio 7 mode.
04 Using buttons on the Remote Control 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2. Tune in to the desired station. • Preset Tuning 1 : You must first add a desired frequency as a preset. Press the STOP (@) button to select PRESET and then press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to select the preset station. • Manual Tuning : Press the STOP (@) button to select MANUAL and then press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to tune in to a lower or higher frequency.
Advanced Functions USB Function USB Recording Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature While playing CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) using the USB Recording function or listening to the FM radio or receiving audio source from an external device, you can record the audio source in the USB memory. 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 with 5.
06 Other Information Refer to the chart below when this product 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 product, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. Symptom 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.
Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) • The product is not working normally. The rating level password has been forgotten. Can't receive radio broadcast. • Press and hold the STOP (@) button on the remote control for longer than 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary.
06 Other Information Specifications General FM Tuner HDMI 2.76 Kg 430 (W) x 59 (H) x 249 (D) mm +5°C~+35°C 10 % to 75 % 70 dB 10 dB 0.5 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 20 min. 480i(576i) 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) 480i(576i) Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pb : 0.
Other Information HT-D450 Speaker system Speaker Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 5.1ch speaker system Front 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Surround 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M Center 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 142W 141W 142W 284W 282W 284W Front : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Surround : 84 x 104.5 x 68.5 mm Center : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 214 x 390 x 350 mm Front: 0.58 Kg, Center : 0.96 Kg Surround : 0.4 Kg, Subwoofer : 5.
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