Before Using Your Home Theater

To Operate your Samsung TV and the Home Theater with the HT-TX500's Remote Control

The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TVs.

1 Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply.

■Before plugging your system into a main socket, you must check the voltage setting.

If the voltage of the socket does not correspond to the setting on the rear of the unit, you may seriously damage your system.

2 Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode.

3 Press the POWER button to turn on your Samsung TV with this remote.

4 Press the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO mode on your TV.

VIDEO

5 Press the DVD RECEIVER button to switch to DVD RECEIVER mode to operate the DVD Home Theater

6 Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD button on the remote to enable DVD playback.

•If you want to turn on or off the main unit, press and hold the Power button on the remote control or on the main unit for more than 1 second.

Selecting the Video Format

Press and hold the NT/PAL button on the remote controller for over 5 seconds while the power is turned off.

■ By default, the video format is set to <PAL>.

■ <NTSC> or <PAL> will appear in the display. At this time, press the NT/PAL button shortly to select between <NTSC> and <PAL>.

■ Each country has a different video format standard.

■For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the video format of your TV.

Disc Playback DVD CD

1 Load a disc vertically into the Disc Insert Hole.

■ Insert a disc so that the label side faces forward.

■ Playback starts automatically.

2 Press the EJECT button on the remote control or press and hold the

EJECT button for more than 1 second on the main unit.

EJECT button

■The disc will be ejected from the disc insert hole of the main unit.

OPERATION

To stop playback, press the STOP ( ) button during playback.

■If pressed once, <PRESS PLAY> is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory.

If the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or ENTER button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position. (This function works only with DVDs.)

■If pressed twice, <STOP> is displayed, and if the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button is pressed, playback starts from the beginning.

To temporarily pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button during playback.

■To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again.

• Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different.

•Pirated discs will not run in this player because it violates the CSS (Content Scrambling System : a copy protection system) recommendations.

HT-TX500R/XEF, HT-TX500R/XEO, HT-TX500T/ADL, HT-TX500R/XEE, HT-TX500R/XET specifications

The Samsung HT-TX500R/XEO and HT-TX500R/XEF are powerful home theater systems designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience. With their sleek design and advanced technology, these systems bring cinema-quality sound into the comfort of your home.

One of the standout features of the HT-TX500R is its 5.1-channel surround sound system, which consists of a powerful subwoofer and five satellite speakers. This configuration allows for rich, balanced sound across various audio frequencies, creating an enveloping atmosphere whether you're watching movies, playing video games, or listening to music. The subwoofer is designed to enhance low-frequency sounds, ensuring that action scenes or deep bass tracks are experienced with the full impact they deserve.

The HT-TX500R also supports a variety of audio formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS, which enhance the surround sound experience. This compatibility ensures that users can enjoy high-quality audio from various sources, including DVDs, Blu-rays, and streaming services. The system is equipped with a built-in decoder that processes these formats effortlessly, ensuring a seamless playback experience with minimized latency.

In terms of connectivity, the HT-TX500R is versatile, featuring multiple HDMI inputs and outputs, audio inputs, and USB ports. This allows users to connect various devices like gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and portable media players with ease. HDMI CEC support means that you can control multiple devices through a single remote, simplifying the user experience.

Another notable characteristic of the HT-TX500R is its ability to enhance audio playback through Samsung’s proprietary sound technologies. Features such as 3D Sound Plus and Crystal Clear Audio aim to create a more nuanced sound stage, allowing for precise audio placement in movies and music, which enhances the overall listening experience.

The systems are also equipped with a user-friendly interface, making it simple to navigate through different settings, adjust sound configurations, and access various audio sources. The remote control is intuitive and well-designed, giving users quick access to essential functions without hassle.

Overall, the Samsung HT-TX500R/XEO and HT-TX500R/XEF embody a winning combination of advanced audio technologies, flexible connectivity options, and user-friendly features, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment setup.