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Instruction Manual
ENG
DVD HOME
THEATER SYSTEM
HT-X40
If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products,
please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
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COMPACT
AH68-01937R AH68-01660E
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 2 Safety Warnings Precautions ENG CAUTION Important Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, these operating instructions handy for future DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. reference. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 1) Read these instruction
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 4 Features Contents Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner PREPARATION SETUP The HT-X40 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, CD, Safety Warnings ............................................................2 Settings........................................................................40 MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. Setting the Language...
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 6 Notes on Discs ENG DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match ~ Disc Recording Format 1 6 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. This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files. (Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.) CD-R Discs Playable Discs Some CD
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 8 Description ENG Front Panel Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 1. Disc Tray 9. AUX IN 1 Connector 1. Video Output Connector 4. FM 75Ω COAXIAL Jack 5. Play/Pause ( ) button Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) 5. 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Connector 2. Open/Close button 10. USB Connector 6. Volume Control to the VIDEO OUT connector. 6. Cooling Fan 3. Function button 11.Tuning Up & Skip ( ) button 7. Power ( ) button 2. Extern
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 10 Description (Con’t) ENG Remote Control Insert Remote Batteries 1. DVD RECEIVER button 1 Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. TV button 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities 3. TV/VIDEO button (+ and –). 4. POWER button 1 19 5. Number (0~9) buttons 2 3 Replace the battery cover. 20 6. REMAIN button 3 7. STEP button Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: 4 21 8. Tuning Pre
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 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-X40 Center Speaker Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) C SW L R SL SR Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Subwoofer Connecting the Speakers Position of the Home Theater Selecting the Listening Position Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times • 1
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 14 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) 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 CHK" message bli
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.2 11:00 AM Page 16 HDMI Function Connecting the Video Out to your TV 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. SD(Standard Definition) resolution is 480p and HD(High Definition) reso
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.3.8 9:33 AM Page 18 Connecting Audio from External Components ENG AUX1 : Front Panel AUX2 : Rear Panel OPTICAL : Rear Panel Audio Cable Audio Cable (not supplied) (not supplied) Optical Cable If the external analog compo- (not supplied) nent has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. AUX1 : Connecting an External Analog Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component You can listen to the audio from an External Analog Component through the main unit. A
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 3:59 PM Page 20 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 Term Definition This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and DVD DVD finalized in Video Mode. FM Antenna (supplied) This involves a function available with a data CD CD (CD-R or CD-RW). CD MP3 This involves a function available with C
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 22 Before Using Your Home Theater Disc Playback DVD CD ENG To Operate your Samsung TV and the Home Theater with the HT-X40's Remote Control The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TVs. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 1 Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. 2 Load a disc. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 3 Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 24 MP3/WMA-CD Playback JPEG File Playback MP3 JPEG ENG Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. 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. 1 Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray. Slide Mode The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start. The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc. 1 Place the JPEG disc on the
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 26 DivX Playback DivX ENG The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. Skip Forward/Back Subtitle Display Press the SUBTITLE button. During playback, press the , button. Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between Goes to the next file whenever you press the button, if there are over 2 files in the disc. and . Goes to the previous file whenever you press the button, if there are ove
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 28 Using the Playback Function ENG Checking the Remaining Time Displaying Disc Information DVD CD MP3 JPEG DivX DVD CD MP3 You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press the REMAIN button. For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Press the INFO button. Each time the Remain button is pressed Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: TITLE ELAPSED TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED CHAPT
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 30 Using the Playback Function ENG Skipping Scenes/Songs Repeat Playback DVD MP3 DVD CD MP3 JPEG DivX Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). Press the , button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the previous or next chapter, track or Press the REPEAT button. directory (file) will be played. You cannot skip chapters consecutively. Each time the button is pressed during playback,
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 32 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) ENG Angle Function A-B Repeat Playback DVD DVD You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. 1 Press the INFO button twice. 1 Press the INFO button. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( ) display. 2 Press the Cursor button to move to the REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. 3 Press the Cursor , button or numeric buttons to select the de
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 34 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) ENG EZ VIEW Function Audio Language Selection Function DVD DVD Press the EZ VIEW button. 1 Press the INFO button twice. Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off. 2 Press the Cursor , button or numeric buttons to select the desired audio When a movie is played in Widescreen format, black bars at the top and bottom of the TV language. screen can be removed by pressing the EZ VIEW
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 36 Using the Playback Function (Con’t) ENG Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Using the Disc Menu DVD CD MP3 JPEG DVD You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD CD 1 Press the INFO button. 1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the Cursor , button or numeric buttons to select the 2 Press the Cursor , button to move to the and then press the ENTER button. d
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X40(1~39P) SEA 2007.2.8 2:31 PM Page 38 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. Compatible Devices 1. USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0. (USB devices that operate as a removable disc 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port on th
