Page 2 - English; Safety Information; Warning; CAUTION; WARNING
| 2 English 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 ...
Page 3 - Disc Storage & Management
English 3 | 01 Safety Information Disc Storage & Management • Holding Discs - Fingerprints or scratches on a disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. - Avoid touching the surface of a disc where data has been recorded. - Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will no...
Page 4 - Licence
| 4 English Safety Information • Do not use the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while walking or moving around. Using the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while moving around may cause you to bump into objects, trip, and/or fall, and cause serious injury. • If you want to enjoy 3D content, connect ...
Page 5 - Copyright
English 5 | 01 Safety Information • The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Oth...
Page 6 - Contents; Method 1
| 6 English Contents SAFETY INFORMATION 2 Warning 3 Disc Storage & Management 3 Handling Cautions 3 Using the 3D Function 4 Licence 5 Copyright GETTING STARTED 7 Disk and Format Compatibility 8 Logos of Discs the product can play 11 Accessories 12 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Remote Control CONN...
Page 7 - Getting Started; Disk and Format Compatibility; Disc types and contents your product can play; Media; VIDEO; Disc types your product cannot play; • HD DVD
English 7 | 02 Getting Started Getting Started Disk and Format Compatibility Disc types and contents your product can play Media Disc Type Details VIDEO Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+...
Page 8 - Region Code; NOTE; Logos of Discs the product can play; Supported Formats; Music File Support
| 8 English Getting Started 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 Region Code Area Bl...
Page 9 - Video File Support; File Extension; Supported DivX subtitle file formats
English 9 | 02 Getting Started Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution *.avi AVI DivX 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 MP3 AC3DTS WMA PCM 1920x1080 MP4v3 1920x1080 H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 *.mkv MKV VC-1 AP MP3 AC3DTS 1920x1080 DivX 5.1/6.0 1920x1080 H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 *...
Page 10 - Notes on the USB connection; Safely Remove USB
| 10 English Getting Started Notes on the USB connection • Your product supports USB storage media, MP3 players, digital cameras, and USB card readers. • The product does not support folder or file names longer than 128 characters. • Some USB/External HDD/digital camera devices may not be compatible...
Page 11 - Accessories; Check for the supplied accessories below.; Video Cable
English 11 | 02 Getting Started Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. TOOLS RETURN EXIT INFO SUBTITLE REPEAT HOME FUNCTION 1 2 3 7 8 9 DISC MENU TITLE MENU 0 POPUP 4 5 6 MUTE M O / S T TUNER M E M O R Y A B C D T U N I N G DOWN UP SOUND EFFECT V O L U M E - + Video Cable User Manual ...
Page 12 - Front Panel; Rear Panel
| 12 English Getting Started Front Panel DISPLAY POWER DISC TRAY USB HOST STOP OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME CONTROL PLAY/PAUSE ENTER FUNCTION REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR | 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 m...
Page 13 - Remote Control; Tour of the Remote Control; Installing batteries in the Remote Control; Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.
English 13 | 02 Getting Started Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control TOOLS RETURN EXIT INFO SUBTITLE REPEAT HOME FUNCTION 1 2 3 7 8 9 DISC MENU TITLE MENU 0 POPUP 4 5 6 MUTE M O / S T TUNER M E M O R Y A B C D T U N I N G DOWN UP SOUND EFFECT V O L U M E - + Turn the product on and off. Adjust ...
Page 14 - Connections; Connecting the Speakers; Front Speakers
| 14 English 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 Front Speakers Place these speakers in front of your l...
Page 15 - Speaker Components
English 15 | 03 Connections Speaker Components HT-E3500 HT-E3550 SUBWOOFER FRONT STAND SURROUND HT-E3530 STAND BASE (L) (R) CENTRE SPEAKER CABLE (L) (R) CENTRE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE FRONT SURROUND STAND STAND BASE (L) (L) (R) (R) SUBWOOFER FRONT (L) (L) (R) (R) SURROUND CENTRE SCREW (5 X 15): 2EA ...
Page 16 - Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand; Connecting The Speakers; To attach speaker wire to each speaker:
| 16 English Connections Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-E3530 only - Front Speakers * HT-E3550 only - Front/Surround Speakers 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. 2. Use the driver to combine the screws (5x20) on the 3 marked holes. 3. Straighten a suppl...
Page 17 - Subwoofer
English 17 | 03 Connections IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R LAN IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT SURROUND SURROUND Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer Centre Speaker Surround Speaker (L) Surround Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) | CAUTION | If you want to install t...
Page 18 - Connecting to a TV; Select either Method 1 or Method 2.; Method 2 Connecting to a TV with a Video Cable - Good Quality
| 18 English Connections Connecting to a TV Select either Method 1 or Method 2. HDMI OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT L R HDMI OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT L R VIDEO IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT OPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKE...
Page 19 - Connecting to External Devices; To select the correct mode for an external device, press the; Method 1 AUX IN : Connecting an External Analouge Component; Method 2 OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Audio Component; Select the
English 19 | 03 Connections Connecting to External Devices To select the correct mode for an external device, press the FUNCTION button. Each time you press the button, the mode changes in this order : BD/DVD D. IN AUX FM HDMI OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT L R OPTICAL OUT HDMI...
Page 20 - Connecting the FM Antenna; Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA Jack.; Connecting to a Network Router
| 20 English Connections Connecting the FM Antenna HDMI OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT L SURROUND L FRONT R SURROUND R L R LAN HDMI OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN IMPEDANCE : 3 SPEAKERS OUT CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT L S...
Page 21 - The Initial Settings Procedure; Auto; Settings
English 21 | 04 Settings The Initial Settings Procedure • The Home menu will not appear if you do not configure the initial settings. • The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this product after you upgrade the software version. • The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected. 1 ....
Page 22 - button. The Initial; The Home Screen; Selecting an Option on the Home Screen
| 22 English Settings a Previous d Skip < Move " Select Initial Settings I Network - Wired Choose the method to configure Internet Protocol (IP). Please make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected. Auto : Configure IP automatically. Auto Manual 6 . The product verifies the network connecti...
Page 23 - Accessing the Settings Screen; Select; HOME; Detailed Function Information; buttons to select the
English 23 | 04 Settings Accessing the Settings Screen 1 . Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press E . The Settings screen appears. p E g pp Settings Display ► 3D Settings Audio TV Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Original Network BD Wise : On System Resolution : Auto Language Movie Frame (24 Fs) : Au...
Page 24 - Settings Menu Functions; Display
| 24 English Settings Settings Menu Functions Display 3D Settings Set up the 3D related functions. 3D Blu-ray Playback Mode : Select whether to play a Blu- ray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode. If you move to the Home menu while in 3D mode, the product will switch to 2D automatically. Screen Siz...
Page 25 - Audio
English 25 | 04 Settings Audio Speaker Settings You can set the speaker options. Speaker Selection Lets you select which speakers you want active, either the TV's speakers or the Home theater's speakers. Audio Return Channel Lets you direct the sound from the TV to the Home Cinema speakers. Requires...
Page 26 - Network; View DivX® VOD Registration Codes to purchase and play; Language
| 26 English Settings Network Wired Network Settings For more information about Network Settings and network functions, see "Networks and the Internet" starting on page 28. Network Test Lets you test the Internet Protocol setup to see if it is working correctly. Network Status Lets you check...
Page 27 - Security
English 27 | 04 Settings Security The default PIN is 0000. Enter the default PIN to access the security function if you haven't created your own PIN. BD Parental Rating Prevents playback of Blu-ray Discs with a rating equal to or above a specific age ratings unless the PIN is entered. DVD Parental R...
Page 28 - Networks and the Internet; Configuring Your Network Connection; Automatic
| 28 English Settings Networks and the Internet When you connect this product to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as BD-LIVE and upgrade the product's software through the network connection. Configuring Your Network Connection Before you begin, contact your ISP t...
Page 29 - Upgrading Software; By Online
English 29 | 04 Settings 9 . Select Network Test , and then press E . When the test is completed, press RETURN ( ' ) button to exit to the previous screen. 10 . Select Network Status , and then press E . 11 . The Network Status screen appears. The product verifies the network connection and then con...
Page 30 - IMPORTANT; By USB; Auto Upgrade Notification
| 30 English Settings | IMPORTANT | Never turn the home cinema on or off manually during a software upgrade. 3 · The update progress popup appears. When the update is completed, the product turns off automatically again. 4 · Press the POWER button to turn on the product. | NOTE | The update is compl...
Page 31 - Setting Up AllShare; To Download the AllShare Software
English 31 | 04 Settings Setting Up AllShare AllShare enables you to play music, video and photo files in your PC using the product. To use AllShare, you must connect the product to your PC via the network (See page 20) and install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. To Download the AllShare Sof...
Page 32 - Media Play; Using the Streaming Media Service; You can view video streamed by YouTube.; Playing Files on a USB Device
| 32 English Media Play Using the Streaming Media Service • To use the Streaming Media Service, your home cinema must be connected to the Internet. You also may need a vendor account for some services. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons in the Home menu to move to YouTube service, and then press the E button. ™ Y...
Page 33 - Playing a Commercial Video Disc
English 33 | 05 Media Play Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content You can play multimedia files you have recorded on DVD or CD discs. 1 · Turn on the home cinema. 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 · Af...
Page 34 - Repeat Playback; Playback related buttons; Controlling Video Playback; Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback
| 34 English Media Play Repeat Playback Repeat a Title or Chapter 1 · During playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 2 · Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a Chapter , All or Title , then press the E button. | NOTE | The screen may not display Chapter or Title immediately. Continue to...
Page 35 - Using the TOOLS Menu; During playback, press the; Menu that appears only when a BD/DVD; Creating a Video Playlist
English 35 | 05 Media Play Using the TOOLS Menu During playback, press the TOOLS button. Title If the movie or video have more than one title, move to or select a desired title. Playing Time Select to move to the specific playback point. Use the numeric buttons to input the playback point. Full Scre...
Page 36 - Controlling Music Playback; Skip; Repeating Tracks
| 36 English Media Play Controlling Music Playback You can control the playback of music content located on DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback SUBTITLE REPEAT HOME 1 2 3 7 8 9 DISC MENU TITLE MENU 0 POPUP 4 5 6 6 1 3 2 4 5 1 Fast Play (Audio CD ...
Page 37 - Controlling Photo Playback; Using the Tools Menu; Select to start a slide show.; Creating a Photo Playlist; Listening to Radio; Using Buttons on the Remote Control
English 37 | 05 Media Play Controlling Photo Playback You can control the playback of photos located on DVDs, CDs, and USB storage devices. Using the Tools Menu During playback, press the TOOLS button. Start Slide Show Select to start a slide show. Slide Show Speed Select to adjust the slide show sp...
Page 38 - SOUND EFFECT Function; Lets you select a mode that optimizes the sound.
| 38 English 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 • MP3 ENHANCER : Helps enhance your sound experience (ex. mp3 music). You can upscale your MP3 l...
Page 39 - Using AllShare; On your home cinema, press the
English 39 | 05 Media Play Using AllShare AllShare lets you access and play files located on your PC through your home cinema. 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 cinema. To access and play files...
Page 40 - Appendix; Additional Information; Note; D Settings
| 40 English Appendix Additional Information Note Connections HDMI OUT • 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 i...
Page 41 - When
English 41 | 07 Appendix Settings BD-LIVE Internet Connection • The Internet connection may be restricted while you are using BD-LIVE contents. Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) • Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. • This function is not a...
Page 42 - Playback; DISC MENU; You must remove the USB storage device safely (by performing the “
| 42 English Appendix Playback Playing a Video files • Video files with high bit rates of 20Mbps or more strain the product’s capabilities and may stop playing during playback. Selecting the Audio Language • The ◄► indicator will not appear on the screen if the BONUSVIEW section does not contain any...
Page 43 - Resolution according to the output mode; DVD playback
English 43 | 07 Appendix Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback Output Setup HDMI/connected HDMI/not connected HDMI Mode VIDEO Mode VIDEO Mode Blu-ray Disc E-contents/ Digital contents BD Wise Resolution of Blu-ray Disc 1080p@60F 576i/480i - Auto Ma...
Page 44 - Digital Output Selection; Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams :
| 44 English Appendix Digital Output Selection Setup PCM Bitstream (Unprocessed) Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D) Connection HDMI supported AV receiver Audio Stream on Blu-ray Disc PCM Up to PCM 7.1ch PCM DTS re-encoded Re-encoded Dolby Digital * Dolby Digital Up to PCM 7.1c...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Symptom
English 45 | 07 Appendix Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord and contact the nearest authorized dealer ...
Page 48 - Specifications
| 48 English Appendix Specifications General 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 % FM Tuner Signal/noise ratio 55 dB Usable sensitivity 12 dB Total harmonic distortion 0.5 % Disc BD (Blu-ray Disc) Readin...
Page 50 - Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
AH68-02442J-00 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Centre Web Site ` Asia Pacific Australia 1300 362 603 www.samsung.com New Zealand 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) www.samsung.com ...