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System Overview
Blu-ray Sound Bar
Wireless Powered Subwoofer
Remote Control
iPod Dock
System Overview
Overview: The Samsung Blu-ray Sound Bar Home Theater System
(HT-BD8200) is a 2-piece audio/video system which consists of an integrated Blu-ray
sound bar and a wireless powered subwoofer. This sleek 2-piece system simplifies
your home theater experience by letting you enjoy 7.1Ch virtual surround sound
without the hassle of running speaker wires, because there are no rear speakers,
and the system uses a 5.8GHz wireless subwoofer to deliver rich, high-quality
bass. Plus, the system's built-in 1080p upconverting Blu-ray player will
transform your standard-definition DVDs to 1080p high-definition. The integrated
Blu-ray sound bar can be table-top mounted or wall-mounted. In addition, the Samsung
HT-BD8200 comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control and an iPod dock.
ToC (Touch of Color): The Samsung HT-BD8200's integrated Blu-ray
sound bar features Samsung's new Touch of Color (ToC) to match the hint of
charcoal that is naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame of the
select Samsung flat-panel televisions.
Note: The system's wireless powered subwoofer features a high-gloss black top panel and a black-matte finish along the sides of the cabinet.
Blu-ray Sound Bar
Integrated Blu-ray Sound Bar: The
integrated Blu-ray sound bar features a built-in single disc Blu-ray player,
FM tuner, integrated digital amplifier (100-watts x 2-channel), and enclosed full-range
speakers inside an acoustic suspension cabinet.
Blu-ray/DVD/CD Playback: The built-in Blu-ray player
supports playback of BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW (V-mode), CD-Audio, and CD-R/RW
discs; as well as playback of MP3 audio files, JPEG still image files, and DivX
video files.
Blu-ray Disc Overview: Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a new
high-definition disc format designed to take advantage of today's high quality
HDTVs. The resolution is up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) and the data transfer rate is
up to 40 mbps. Blu-ray Discs and players offer several advantages over the
standard DVD format:
- Better picture quality: Blu-ray Disc is a true
high-definition format offering video at 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or 1080/24p
resolution. While standard DVDs look very good on an HDTV, they don't
provide a high-definition signal (not even when you use an up-converting DVD
player). Blu-ray Disc delivers an extraordinarily sharp, clean, detailed
picture, with deeper, richer colors.
- Better sound quality: In addition to the same
multi-channel sound formats you're accustomed to with DVD (Dolby Digital and
DTS), Blu-ray Disc offers Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and
uncompressed 5.1 channel PCM.
- Much greater storage capacity: What makes Blu-ray
Disc's superior picture and sound possible is the much higher storage
capacity of Blu-ray Disc discs. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 25
gigabytes of data, over five times the amount a standard DVD can hold.
Dual-layer Blu-ray Discs hold 50 gigabytes, which equates to nine hours of
High Definition or 23 hours of Standard Definition video, plus
high-resolution multi-channel audio and the added features and material that
require multiple discs with standard DVD.
- Compatibility with your current disc collections: To
ensure backward-compatibility with your existing library of discs, Blu-ray
Disc players use a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing
high-definition Blu-ray Discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs
and audio CDs.
Note: As Blu-Ray technology continues to evolve, new
disc types with enhanced functionality will become available. In order for
you to enjoy this new functionality, you will likely be required to update
the firmware in your player. These firmware updates will become available
for downloading from the Internet.
DivX: The Samsung HT-BD8200 supports DivX playback from
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs. The unit supports DivX video with a resolution up to
1920 x 1080.
MP3/JPEG Playback: The HT-BD8200 supports MP3 (56-320kbps)
and JPEG playback from CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs formatted in ISO9660
and JOLIET. The unit can handle a maximum of 1500 files and folder. JPEG images
can be viewed as a slide show, rotated, and zoomed.
1080/24p: Movies are typically filmed at 24 frames per
second and some Blu-ray Discs use the same frame rate. If your TV will accept a
1080/24p signal, the HT-BD8200 can pass the signal in its native form, without
converting the video.
HDMI Video Up-conversion: When connected to your TV using
the HDMI output the HT-BD8200 scales the output of a standard DVD signal to
HD-compatible 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. The integrated Blu-ray sound bar also
features a composite video output that supports 480i output if your television
is not HD-compatible.
Progressive Mode: The Progressive mode helps to improved picture
quality when viewing 480i resolution DVD discs.
BD Wise: BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity
feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI,
the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
TV Aspect: You can adjust the video output of the HT-BD8200
to match the screen-type of your television. You can choose from 4:3 Letter-Box,
4:3 Pan-Scan, 16:9 Wide, and 16:9 Normal.
Picture Mode: This function enable you to adjust video
quality when you are connected to a TV via HDMI. You can choose from Dynamic,
Normal, or Movie.
Digital and Analog Inputs: The integrated Blu-ray sound bar
features an optical digital input and an stereo analog minijack (3.5mm) input
for connecting an external audio source such as a cable box, satellite receiver,
or portable digital audio player.
Dual USB Ports: The HT-BD8200's integrated Blu-ray sound bar
features two USB type-A ports (side-panel and rear-panel). The side-panel USB
port can be used to connect a USB mass storage device for storing BD-Live
content, updating firmware, and playback of MP3 (80-384kbps) or JPEG (640x480)
files. The rear-panel USB port can also be used to connect a USB mass storage
device for storing BD-Live content, updating firmware, and playback of MP3
(80-384kbps) or JPEG (640x480) files, as well as for connecting to BD-Live with
the included wireless LAN adapter. The unit supports USB mass storage devices (thumb drives),
MP3 players, Digital cameras, Removable HDD (less than 160GB), and USB card
readers.
LAN Port/Wireless LAN Connection: The Samsung HT-BD8200
features a rear-panel Ethernet port (LAN) for connecting to your home's Network
so you can access BD-Live and Bonus View functions, Netflix and Blockbuster
moving streaming, YouTube content, Pandora Internet Radio, and PC content
streaming; as well as current software upgrades. The HT-BD8200 can also be
connected wirelessly to your home network by using the included wireless LAN
adapter (connected to the unit's rear-panel USB port):
- BD-Live: BD-Live technology allows you to download and
stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers,
movie-based games, and more from a broadband internet and home network
connections (fees may apply). The integrated Blu-ray receiver features an
Ethernet port to connect to the internet via your home network and features
two USB ports (front/rear) for additional storage.
- Note: You must have a minimum 1GB USB memory device
inserted in on of the unit's USB slots in order to download content from
BD-Live.
- Bonus View: The Bonus View feature provides
picture-in-picture capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles. You can view
addition content (such as director/actor commentary) in a small display window
while the movie is playing.
- PC Streaming: You can connect the Samsung HT-BD8200 to your PC via a
wired LAN connection or wireless LAN connection (using included adapter), so you
can play back MP3 audio, JPEG still images, or DivX video file content stored on
your computer.
- Netflix: This Blu-ray disc player supports the Netflix
streaming service which enables you to enjoy various movies. You can
instantly watch from a selection of over 12,000 (and growing) movies and TV
episodes from Netflix (Netflix membership required).
- Blockbuster: With Blockbuster On Demand, you can watch
newly released movies without ever leaving your living room. You can rent or
buy movies to watch right away on your Internet-connected HDTV or Blu-ray
player. You are able to choose from thousands of titles, including new
releases and cinema classics, with no monthly fee.
- Rent Movies: Blockbuster rental allows storage up
to 30 days. Once you start playback, you can watch the movie as many
times as you like during a 24-hour period. Rentals start at $2.99 per
title.
- Buy Movies: Purchased movies store for an unlimited
amount of time and range from $1.99 (for TV shows) to $19.99 (for new
movie releases).
- YouTube: Directly from the Samsung
HT-BD8200, you can enjoy access to YouTube. You can upload your home videos
and stream them right to your TV. You can also search the millions of videos
from other YouTube users.
- Internet Radio: The Blu-ray disc player
allows you to stream music from Pandora, an Internet Radio service. Pandora
is a free internet radio service that lets you program an unlimited number
of personalized "stations" that play the music you love, and makes relevant
suggestions based on your choices. Choose from any genre, performer, and
even specific songs. You can listen and control your Internet Radio music
from the HT-BD8200. If you already use Pandora, you can just log in to your
account directly from the HT-BD8200 and you are ready to go. If you do not
have an account, you must create one initially.
FM Tuner: The HT-BD8200 is equipped with a built-in FM tuner
which can store up to 15 FM station presets.
Crystal Amplifier: The Samsung integrated Blu-ray sound bar
features a built-in 2-channel, Hi-Fi digital amplifier for crystal clear sound.
The unit supplies 100 watts to each channel of the sound bar.
Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Decoding: The HT-BD8200 offers
built-in decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital True HD,
DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio signals. The surround
formats are decoded and then down-mixed to 2.1 channels for a virtual surround
sound effect..
Virtual Surround: The unit's
Virtual Surround (V-Sound) produces realistic sound through 2-channel audio with
the aid of virtual effects.
DSP Modes: The HT-BD8200 offers three
DSP modes. You can choose from the following:
- Smart Sound: This mode
regulates and stabilizes the volume level against a drastic volume change
when changing channels or during a scene transition.
- Audio Upscale: This mode helps
enhance your compressed music by upscaling your MP3 level sound
(24kHz,8-bit) to CD-level sound quality (44.1kHz,16-bit).
- Power Bass: The Power Bass
function stresses low tones providing thudding sound effects.
Speaker Setup: If the
location of the HT-BD8200 is different from the listening position, you can
adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the unit's speakers and the
subwoofer. You can also adjust the balance and level of the Blu-ray sound bar's
speaker channels.
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression): When movie soundtracks are played a low volume or from smaller speakers, the
system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more
intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud.
AV Sync: If video looks slower than
the audio when the player is connected to your digital TV, you can adjust the
audio delay time to match video from 0ms to 300ms.
Headphone Output: The integrated Blu-ray sound bar
features a side-panel 3.5mm headphone output for connecting a pair of headphones
for private listening.
Parental Lock: The Parental Lock
function works in conjunction with DVD discs that have been assigned a rating
which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up
to 8 ratings levels on a disc. The rating levels are protected by a customer
user 4-digit password.
Display Brightness: You can adjust
the brightness of the display on the sound bar so it will not interfere with
your movie viewing late at night.
Sleep Timer: You can set the home
theater system to shut-off after set period of time (10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, or
150 minutes).
TV Screen Saver Function: If the main unit remains in stop mode for 5
minutes, the Screen Saver mode will start. The HT-BD8200 automatically switches
itself into the power saving mode after 15 minutes in the Screen Saver mode.
Power Saving Function: The HT-BD8200 automatically shuts itself off
after 20 minutes in Stop mode.
Cooling Fan: The HT-BD8200 features a rear-mounted cooling
fan to prevent the unit from overheating. The fan always revolves when the power
is on. Ensure a minimum of 4-inches of clear space on all sides of the fan when
installing the product.
Mounting: The Blu-ray sound bar can be table-top mounted using the
included pedestal base or wall-mounted using the supplied wall-mount bracket
assembly (above or below your television).
Wireless Powered Subwoofer
Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The HT-BD8200 features a
wireless RF (5.8GHz) powered subwoofer, so there are no cables to connect
between the sound bar and subwoofer (the powered subwoofer does require an AC
outlet). The integrated Blu-ray sound bar transfer's the LFE channel wirelessly to
the powered subwoofer over an RF (5.8GHz) frequency.
Speaker/Amplifier Design: The wireless powered subwoofer features a
rear-firing 6.5" BioKelp woofer in a bass-reflex cabinet with a rear-firing
port, and is powered by a built-in 100-watt amplifier.
Adjustable Volume: The subwoofer's volume can be independently adjust
from the supplied remote control between -6 to +6dB.
Automatic Turn-On: The wireless, powered subwoofer will automatically turn-on when it senses an
audio signal and go into "Standby" when no audio signal is present.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The supplied IR
wireless remote control can be used to control the HT-BD8200 as well as a
connected Samsung TV. You can also program the remote to operate other brands
of televisions. Once programmed, the remote controls the TV's power on/off,
input select, volume up/down, channel up/down, and mute.
Anynet+: Anynet+ is a function that
enables you to control other Samsung Devices connected via HDMI with the Samsung
remote control. Anynet+ can be used by connecting this unit to a Samsung TV
using an HDMI cable. This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+.
iPod Dock
iPod Dock: The HT-BD8200 comes with a an external iPod dock
which connects to a proprietary port on the side-panel of the Blu-ray sound bar. The iPod dock
allows you to listen to audio and view video from select iPods/iPhones through
the HT-BD8200 system. You can control your iPod or iPhone from the main unit or
the supplied remote control (your iPod/iPhone's controls will be locked).
Note: To view video from a compatible iPod/iPhone, you
must have the Video Out (composite) of the HT-BD8200 connected to your
television.
iPod Compatibility: The supplied dock and HT-BD8200 are
"Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and support the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of Jan. 2010):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video Out |
AV Receiver |
iPod |
Song Info |
Track Info |
| dock-connector |
3rd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
click-wheel/color-display |
4th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| mini |
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| video |
5th |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| classic
|
80GB |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 120GB |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 160GB |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano
|
1st |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5th |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 6th |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2nd |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3rd |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4th |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
Y |
Composite |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may
change functionality results. If you download a newer software
version, you may need to reset the device and your iPod/iPhone to
regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to revert
to the older software version or wait until an newer software update
is available.
Music Categories: File information including the artist
name, album name, music title, and genre will be displayed according to the ID3
Tag information on the appropriate music file. You can use these categories to
search and playback your music.
Battery Charging: When the HT-BD8200 is powered on and you
have connected your iPod using the supplied dock, the system will charge your
iPod's battery.
