The Blu-ray home theater . . .

High definition video. Studio-quality surround sound. Wireless rear speakers. That's Blu-ray home theater, from Samsung. The HT-BD3252T home theater system from Samsung combines a single-disc Blu-ray player with a 5.1-channel, 1000W audio system, bringing you the complete Blu-ray experience. First, the single-disc Blu-ray Disc player with HDMI output delivers full HD 1920 x 1080p video to your HDTV, and even upscales DVD video to near-HD levels. Second, the 5.1-channel speaker system uses two floorstanding speakers to reproduce powerful front-channel effects, a single, two-way center-channel speaker to bring you clear vocals and dialogue, and a pair of rear surround speakers to create an enveloping surround sound environment. Further, the rear speakers operate wirelessly, eliminating the hassle of running wires to the rear of your room during setup. Finally, an included subwoofer completes the audio soundscape with deep, controlled bass audio that you can both hear and feel.

Included with purchase: Expanded entertainment

These days, your sources for audio and video aren't limited to the record or video store. Today, there's internet radio, online music and video, mail-subscription video services, not to mention a wealth of personal video footage on your computer. With so many sources for audio and video content, any time an A/V component can act as a multi-source hub, it's a welcome addition to a home theater setup. Samsung's HT-BD3252T is just that sort of device. Built-in Wi-Fi capability gives you the ability to wirelessly stream audio and video from your PC, as well as from on-line sources such as Pandora and Netflix. (A Samsung Wi-Fi USB dongle is included.) Additionally, the included iPod dock lets you experience listening to your digital audio files on the 5.1-channel audio system. The HT-BD3252T even sports an integrated FM radio tuner, allowing you to catch local radio programming.

It's all about the Blu

If you haven't heard of Blu-ray Disc before, here's a quick crash course. DVD technology uses a wide red laser to record movies onto the disc. Blu-ray Disc, on the other hand, uses a narrower blue-violet laser to do its encoding. Consequently, a dramatically larger amount of information can be recorded in the same space. In fact, a Blu-ray disc can store over five times the information of a DVD. This makes it possible for both full high definition 1920 x 1080p video and HD 7.1-channel audio to be stored on a single disc. And that's just the beginning. There's also plenty of room left over for special features and behind-the-scenes extras. Samsung's HT-BD3252T not only supports a variety of Blu-ray formats, but also gives you the ability to play back DVDs and CDs, as well as audio and images recorded using formats such as MP3, and JPEG. Further, DivX certification gives you the ability to watch video recorded using this compression codec.

Surround sound's full potential

While Samsung's HT-BD3252T features built-in decoding technology for a variety of surround sound formats, two top the list: Dolby Digital TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio. These advanced technologies allow for decoding of the full HD 7.1-channel surround sound found on many Blu-ray Disc titles. Full 7.1-channel surround sound adds two side surround channels to standard 5.1-channel configurations, creating and even more realistic, enveloping audio experience.

DVD, meet 1080p

Two little words spell out a big sigh of relief for your DVD collection. With all this talk of Blu-ray Disc's full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channels of uncompressed surround sound audio, your DVDs were preparing themselves for the landfill. Thanks to the HT-BD3252T's DVD video upscaling technology, however, you need to prepare yourself to rediscover your DVDs' potential. Video upscaling technology enhances the standard definition 480i video found on DVD to near HD 1080p levels when you use the HT-BD3252T's HDMI output, optimizing it for display on your HDTV. DVD, meet 1080p.

Keepin' connected

While the HT-BD3252T's Wi-Fi connectivity option is great for accessing online content, it isn't the only important connections. No HD device is complete without an HDMI connection. As the most advanced digital interface, HDMI is capable of transmitting HD video and audio via a single cable. Ensuring that all 1920 x 1080 pixels of your Blu-ray Disc movie reach your HDTV, Samsung has outfitted the HT-BD3252T with an HDMI output. While one component- and one composite-video output offer further video connectivity, digital optical audio output offers versatile audio connectivity. Finally, a USB terminal makes it easy to view photos or listen to music stored on a USB flash drive.

Your HD lifeline

The advent of HDMI has been monumental in the advancement of all your favorite audio and video gadgets. Don't miss out on all that your new HT-BD3252T offers — in terms of high-definition audio and video connectivity — by leaving a set of HDMI cables off the list. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all your options, so you can make the best purchase and get the most out of your HD system. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.

Comparison Specifications

• Disc player: Single-disc Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player
• Power output: 1000W total / Crystal Amplifier Technology
• Decoding and processing: Dolby Digital TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus / dts-HD Master Audio, dts
• Satellite speakers: Two 2-way tall-boy front speakers / Two 2-waywireless rear speakers / Kelp cones
• Center-channel speaker: One 2-way speaker / Kelp cones
• Subwoofer: Included
• Digital audio connections: 1 digital optical audio input
• Best video connections: 2 HDMI inputs, 1 output

Additional Specifications

• Playable formats: Blu-ray Disc / DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW / CD, CD±R, CD±RW / DivX / MP3 / JPEG / AVCHD / WMA, WMV
• DVD video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI
• Wi-Fi ready (Samsung Wi-Fi USB dongle included) / PC, Netflix, and Pandora streaming
• iPod compatible (iPod dock included)
• Other connectivity: 1 USB port / 1 component video out / 1 composite video out / 1 audio in / 1 headphone jack
• Auto Sound calibration
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• 8 DSP modes
• BD Profile 2.0
• BD Wise

Manufacturer Specifications

• Smart Volume
• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
• FM tuner
• Disc player dimensions: 17.32" W x 2.56" H x 13.58" D / 9.92 lbs
• Subwoofer dimensions: 7.91" W x 15.87" H x 16.14" D / 11.9 lbs
• Center-channel speaker dimensions: 11.81" W x 2.32" H x 1.97" D / 0.75 lbs
• Front-speaker dimensions (each): 10.24" W x 47.32" H x 10.24" D / 6.35 lbs
• Surround-speaker dimensions (each): 3.96" W x 8.27" H x 3.9" D / 0.99 lbs

Samsung HTBD3252T Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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