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DVD HOME THEA TER SYSTEM HT -X40 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO ENG Instruction Manual AH68-01660E REV : 01 AH68-01937R REV : 00 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
ENG 3 PREP ARA TION Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player . Install your player horizontally , on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches).
Contents PREP ARA TION Safety W arnings ............................................................2 Precautions ....................................................................3 Features...........................................................
ENG 7 PREP ARA TION CD-R Discs • Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of the disc. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc. Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minute as they may not be playback.
ENG 9 Rear Panel Accessories V ideo Cable (AH39-40001V) Remote Control (AH59-01778B) FM Antenna (AH42-00017A) User's Manual (AH68-01937R) 1. Video Output Connector Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT connector . 2.
ENG 11 1 Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow . 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –). 3 Replace the battery cover . Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
ENG CONNECTIONS 13 12 • If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted because of the magnetic field generated by the speaker . If this occurs, place the speaker away from your TV set. 1 Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker .
ENG CONNECTIONS 15 14 To connect the rear speakers wirelessly , you have to purchase the wireless receiving module and TX card from your Samsung retailer .
ENG CONNECTIONS 16 Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV . Connecting the V ideo Out to your TV Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the main unit to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV . METHOD 3 : Composite Video .
ENG CONNECTIONS 19 18 Connecting Audio from External Components Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog compo- nent has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. AUX2 : Rear Panel OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Set-T op Box.
ENG 21 20 Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) 1 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL 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.
ENG 23 22 OPERA TION Before Using Y our Home Theater To Operate your Samsung TV and the Home Theater with the HT -X40's Remote Control 1 Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply . 2 Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode.
ENG OPERA TION 24 25 MP3/WMA-CD Playback 1 Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray . ■ 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 In Stop mode, use the Cursor , , , button to select the album, and then press the ENTER button.
ENG OPERA TION 27 26 The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. DivX Playback During playback, press the , button. ■ Goes to the next file whenever you press the button, if there are over 2 files in the disc. ■ Goes to the previous file whenever you press the button, if there are over 2 files in the disc.
ENG OPERA TION 29 28 Using the Playback Function Press the INFO button. ■ Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: The information Display disappears from the screen The info.
ENG OPERA TION 31 30 Press the , button. ■ Each time the button is pressed during playback, the previous or next chapter , track or directory (file) will be played.
ENG OPERA TION 32 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) A-B Repeat Playback • The A-B Repeat function does not operate with DivX, MP3 or JPEG discs. • No sound is heard during step motion playback. 1 Press the INFO button twice. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to the REPEA T PLA YBACK ( ) display .
ENG OPERA TION 35 34 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) • This function will not work if the DVD is recorded with multi-camera angle format. • Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have a built-in horizontal to vertical ratio. • This feature is not supported for DivX discs.
ENG OPERA TION 37 36 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) Moving Directly to a Scene/Song 1 Press the INFO button. 2 Press the Cursor , button or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track ( ) and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the Cursor , button to move to the Chapter ( ) display .
ENG OPERA TION 39 38 • CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. • Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or require additional program installation when connected to a PC are not supported. • A device using NTFS file system is not supported.
ENG SETUP 41 40 OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. Settings 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to <Setup> and then press the ENTER button. 3 Select <LANGUAGE> and then press the ENTER button.
ENG SETUP 43 Settings (Con’t) 42 Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view . 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to <Setup> and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the Cursor button to move to <P ARENT AL> and then press the ENTER button.
ENG SETUP 45 44 Settings (Con’t) If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to <Audio> and then press the ENTER button.
ENG SETUP 47 46 Settings (Con’t) Y ou can adjust the balance and level for each speaker . 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to <Audio> and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the Cursor button to move to <SOUND EDIT> and then press the ENTER button.
ENG SETUP 49 48 Settings (Con’t) V ideo may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV . If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to to matc h the video. 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to <Audio> and then press the ENTER button.
ENG SETUP 51 50 Settings (Con’t) DSP(Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ : Y ou can select ROCK, POP , or CLASSIC to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Press the DSP/EQ button.
ENG 53 52 Settings (Con’t) • When playing a DVD disc encoded with two or more channels, multi-channel mode will be selected automatically and (Dolby Pro Logic II) button does not work. This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. 1 Press the PL II MODE button to select <MUSIC> mode.
ENG 55 Convenient Functions Y ou can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. < SLEEP > will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows : 10 ➝ 20 ➝ 30 ➝ 60 ➝ 90 ➝ 120 ➝ 150 ➝ OFF .
ENG 57 56 Operating a TV with the Remote Control 1 Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode. 2 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV . 3 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.
ENG 59 58 • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking.
ENG 61 60 Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Cautions on Handling and Storing 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.
ENG USB Host Feature Supported Products 63 62 Finepix-A340 Fuji Digital Camera Finepix-F810 Fuji Digital Camera Finepix-F610 Fuji Digital Camera Finepix-f450 Fuji Digital Camera Finepix S7000 Fuji Dig.
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