Samsung HT-DM550 Troubleshooting, Problem Check, Disc revolves but no, Audio or subtitle language

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Check

 

 

•Is the disc installed with the label side facing up?

The disc tray does not

• Is the power cord plugged securely into the power outlet?

 

open.

 

• Turn off the power to the unit by pressing the Power (

) button

 

 

and turn it back on.

 

 

• Check the region number of the DVD.

Disc does not play.

• DVD discs purchased abroad may not be playable.

 

• This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.

 

• Check the rating level of the DVD.

Playback does not start

• Check whether the disc has any scratch marks or is deformed?

immediately when the

Play/Pause button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

• No sound is heard during high-speed playback, slow playback,

 

and step motion playback modes.

No sound is produced.

• Are the speakers properly connected? Is the speaker Setup

 

correctly customized?

 

• Is the disc severely damaged?

 

The disc may be dirty. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

 

 

Sound can be heard only

• When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front

from a few speakers and

speakers only (L/R). Select the “PRO LOGIC” option by pressing

not all six.

the Pro Logic button on the remote control unit to use all six

speakers.

 

 

• Check whether your DVD disc is 5.1 CH compatible.

 

 

Picture does not appear; sound

• Was the player moved suddenly from a cold pace to a warm one?

is not produced; the disc tray

When condensation forms inside the player, remove the disc

and let the player stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. (You

opens 2-5 seconds later.

can use the player after the condensation disappears.)

 

 

Sound quality is

• Are the speaker cables loose?

irregular.

• Is there any dirt or debris at the end of the speaker connector?

 

 

Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel

• Does the disc being played show the “Dolby Digital 5.1CH” mark ?

Surround Sound is not

5.1-channel sound is reproduced only if the disc is recorded with

being reproduced.

5.1 channel sound.

 

• Is the DVD player connected to the proper speakers?

Problem

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Is the TV power turned on?

• The disc revolves but no

• Are the video cables properly connected?

• Is it the player in PAUSE mode?

picture appears.

• Is your TV’s video format (NTSC/PAL) set correctly?

• Picture shows interference

Press the NTSC/PAL button once again to change the current selection.

and quality is poor.

• Is there any dirt on the disc, or is the disc damaged?

• It may not be possible to play some DVD discs due to poor manufacture.

 

 

• When a dark scene changes to a bright scene during playback, the

 

screen may flicker vertically. Some disturbance is normal.

 

 

 

 

Remote control unit does

• Is the remote control being used within the appropriate distance

and angle of operation for the unit?

not operate.

• Are there any obstacles between the remote control unit and the

 

remote control sensor?

 

• Are the batteries dead? Is it time to replace the batteries with new ones?

 

 

 

 

Audio or subtitle language

• The audio or subtitle language features does not operate with

does not operate.

DVDs that do not include multiple audio or subtitle languages.

 

 

 

 

The Menu button is

• Is the remote control being used within the appropriate distance

and angle of operation for the unit?

pressed but the Menu

• Are the batteries dead?

screen does not appear.

• Does tje disc have a Menu?

 

 

 

 

The screen ratio cannot

• You can play 16:9 wide DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER

BOX mode or 4:3 PAN-SCAN mode; but 4:3 encoded DVDs only

be changed.

show in 4:3 ratio. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the

 

appropriate function.

 

 

 

 

The desired radio station

• Is the antenna installed properly?

cannot be tuned in.

• When the antenna's input signal is weak, install an external FM

 

antenna in an area with good reception quality.

 

 

 

 

The system is

• While the player is in the stop mode, hold the Stop (

 

) button

 

 

malfunctioning (the

down on the main unit for over 5 seconds."INITIAL" appears on the

system does not work or

display and all settings will return to the Factory Preset condition.

The RESET function erases all settings; do not use this

no sound).

function unless necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents AH68-01142B Precautions Safety WarningsContents Description Listening on headphones Remote Control UnitScart Best Quality For using the Scart cableInsert the speaker cord Release the finger Composite Video Good QualityCoaxial terminal AUX ConnectionsFM antenna connection AMMW/LW antenna connectionExample For Samsung 1TVs While holding down Button Enter If the TV turns off, setup is completeButton Function TV Broadcast SystemStopping Playback Using the On-Screen DisplayOn-Screen Display disappears Pausing Playback DVD PlaybackTo stop during playback MP3-CDPlaybackStarting Playback Repeating PlaybackChecking the Remaining Time High-Speed PlaybackSkipping through a Chapter Repeat Playback Using Disc Menu/TitleSelecting the desired Screen Angle Zoom/Angle FunctionsSelecting the Audio Language To enlarge an imageTo delete the entire Program Program PlaybackTo Program Tracks in a particular order To Change the ProgramActivating Dynamic Range Compression To set up SleepSleep/D.R.C Function 43LB System SetupTo Set up the System When the rating level Password has been forgottenRear Speakers Speaker SetupFront Speakers Center SpeakerPress the Test Tone button To set up Speaker BalanceSpeaker Setting Methods Example 5.1CH Sound SetupDolby Pro Logic II Effect Function Pro Logic II ModeDolby Pro Logic II decoder Dolby Pro LogicTo increase Effect level Press the DSP/DPLII Mode buttonDSP modes available according to the input signal format To Listen in Mono/Stereo Presetting stationsTo tune in a preset station Listening to the RadioPTY Program Type indication and PTY-SEARCH function Using the RDS Radio Data System to receive FM stationsWhat information can RDS signals provide? About RDS broadcastingAudio or subtitle language TroubleshootingProblem Check Disc revolves but noDisc Storage Disc Type and ProtectionHandling and Storing Discs Usable DiscsReference Specification

HT-DM550 specifications

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