Samsung HT-C550 User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)

Samsung HT-C550 Manual

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  • Samsung HT-C550 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
    HT-C550 HT-C553 HT-C555 HT-C650W HT-C653W HT-C655W Digital Home Theater System user manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd Sec1:1 2010-05-04 10
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    NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The explanation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying may void the user's authority to operate it. 2 English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 2 2010-05-04 10:11:45
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    household trash. Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Video Cable (AH39-40001V) Toroidal Ferrite Core (3301-000144) HT-C550-XAA_0520.indd 3 FM Antenna (AH42-00017A) User's Manual (AH68-02269R) ASC microphone (AH30-00099A) POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP
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    in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs. • "This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited." 4 English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 4 2010-05-04
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    Safety Instructions 3 Precautions 3 Accessories 4 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs 4 License 4 Copyright 4 Copy Protection GETTING STARTED 7 7 Features 7 Icons that will be used in manual 8 Disc Types and Characteristics 11 Description 11 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Remote control
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    Using an iPod 42 CD Ripping OTHER INFORMATION 43 43 Troubleshooting 44 Country code list 45 Index 46 Specifications • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. 6 English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 6 2010-05-04 10:11:47
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    reading the user manual. Icon Term Definition This involves a function available with DVD-Video or d DVD DVD±R/±RW discs that instructions on the page that help each function operate. Shortcut Key This function provides direct and easy access pressing the button on the remote control. HT-C550
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    Code Area 1 The U.S., U.S. territories and Canada 2 Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland 3 Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong DVD And Disc Format This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files. CD-R HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 8 2010-05-04 10:11:47
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    to watch a movie at near DVD-quality video and audio. Supported Formats (DivX) This product only supports the following media formats. If both video and audio formats are not supported, the user may experience problems such as broken images or no sound. Supported Video Formats Format AVI WMV
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    system is not supported. 5) Photo (JPEG), music (MP3, WMA) and video file should have their names in Korean or English. Otherwise, the file may not played. 6) Connect directly to the product's USB port. Connecting through another cable may raise problems HT-C550-XAA_0520.indd 10 2010-05-20 4:27:32
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    BUTTON ( ) 12 AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECTOR 13 USB PORT HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 11 Insert disc here. Displays the playing status, time, etc. Detects signals from the remote control. Opens and closes the disc tray. The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞AUX 2 ➞ USB ➞IPOD ➞ FM. Goes back to
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    VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS 9 FM ANTENNA JACK Connect the front, center,rear speakers and subwoofer. (HT-C650W/C653W/C655W does not have rear speaker connectors on the product, the rear speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver module.) Connect the iPod dock connector here. Use this to connect
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    access to common functions of the DVD Home Theater such as navigating the Photo List. or YELLOW(C) : Select MONO or STEREO for radio broadcasting. BLUE(D) : Converts CD audio into the MP3 file format. Select the desired P.BASS or MP3 Enhancement setting. HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 13 13 English 2010
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    Remote Control You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control. When operating a TV with the remote control 1. Press the DVD RECEIVER/TV button to set the remote remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. TV Brand Code HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 14 2010-05-04 10:11:49
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    slightly downward. * Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted because of the magnetic field generated by the speaker. If this occurs, place the speaker away from your TV set. HT-C550
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    15): 4EA FRONT SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER HT-C555 SUBWOOFER FRONT (L) (R) STAND SCREW (4×20): 16EA CENTER ¨ CENTER SPEAKER REAR STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE FRONT/REAR SPEAKERS ✎ NOTE  Refer to page 18 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. 16 English HT-C550-XAA_0529.indd 16
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    ): 4EA FRONT REAR SPEAKER SPEAKER HT-C655W SUBWOOFER FRONT (L) (R) STAND SCREW (4×20): 16EA CENTER ¨ CENTER SPEAKER REAR STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE FRONT REAR SPEAKER SPEAKER ✎ NOTE  Refer to page 18 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. HT-C550-XAA_0529.indd 17
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    (5*15, For connecting Speaker & Stand) 4 clockwise into the hole on the rear of the speaker using a screwdriver. Stand Base Stand Speaker Stand 5. This is the appearance after the speaker is installed. Follow this steps 5 to install other speaker. 18 English HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 18 2010
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    16 for the HT-C553/C555 speakers. The HT-C553/C555 speakers connect in the same way. ✎ NOTE  HT-C650W/C653W/C655W do not have rear speaker connectors on the main unit. The rear speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver Module. See pages 20~21.  The rear speakers for HT-C550/C553/C555 can
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    (2EA) HT-C650W Front Speaker (R) Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod Wireless Receiver Module Subwoofer * Refer to page 17 for the HT-C653W/C655W speakers. The HT-C653W/C655W speakers connect in the same way. 20 English HT-C550
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    the left and right rear speakers to the wireless Receiver module. 6. Plug the power cord of the wireless Receiver module in the wall outlet . DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT COMPONENT AUX IN 2 OUT WIRELESS TX card ✎ NOTE  The rear speakers for HT-C550/C553/C555 can
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    HDMI (BEST QUALITY) manual for more information on how to select the TV's Video Input source. ! CAUTION  Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television. 22 English HT-C550
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    available if an HDMI cable does not support CEC.  Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.  Please check the logo (If your TV has an logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.) HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 23 23 English 2010-06
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    Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) WIRELESS VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT COMPONENT AUX IN 2 OUT FM ANT . 1. button to select AUX1 input. • The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞ AUX 2 ➞ USB ➞ IPOD ➞ FM. 24 English HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 24 2010-06-07 11:58:30
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    02 Connections DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT White Red FM ANT . the FUNCTION button to select D.IN. • The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞ AUX 2 ➞ USB ➞ IPOD ➞ FM. HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 25 25 English 2010-06-07 11:58:32
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    (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may the STOP () button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds with MENU BUTTON : Display the home menu. 2 RETURN BUTTON : Exit the setup menu. Settings Function DVD/CD 1. Press the POWER button HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 26 2010-06-07 11:58:33
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    , the resolution supports only 480i.  1080P may not appear depending on TV. HDMI Format You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI output. Select a connected device Type. • TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI. HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd
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    time of the audio signals from the Center and Rear speakers. You can also set the Test Tone in this mode. Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the sounds arrive at the
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    AC-3 and DTS, the delay time can be set between 00 and 15mSEC.  The Center channel is only adjustable on 5.1 channel discs. L: Front Speaker (L) R: Front Speaker (R) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer SL: Rear Speaker (L) SR: Rear Speaker (R) 29 English HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 29 2010-06-07 11:58:35
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    2ch for TV speakers.  When HDMI Audio is set to On, PL II /DSP EQ /P.BASS doesn't work.  In the iPod mode, this menu is not available. EQ Optimizer 4FUPQUJNBM&2BVUPNBUJDBMMZEFQFOEJOHPO UIFSFHJPO • Off: Turn EQ Optimizer off. • On: 5VSO&20QUJNJ[FSPO 30 English HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 30
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    the remote control. Settings Display Audio System Language Security Support Parental remote control for 5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings. Support Product Information Product information such as Model code, Software Version, etc. is provided. 31 English HT-C550
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    unit because they violate the CSS(Content Scrambling System: a copy protection system) recommendations. œ will appear when an invalid button is pressed. Track01 1/17 BA Function DVD/CD 0:15 / 3:59 Repeat Play -DRM files cannot be played. 32 English HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 32 2010-06-07 11:58:36
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    mode. ROOT JPEG 1 JPEG 2 JPEG 3 642 X 352 2010/01/01 Function DVD/CD Pages Return Forward/Reverse Search dBAD Press the  buttons to use the Search clockwise. ✎ NOTE  The maximum resolutions supported by this product are 5120 x 3480 ( HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 33 33 English 2010-06-07 11:58:36
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    you press the ◄ button. For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view remote control. DISC MENU 2. Press the buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ENTER button. ✎ NOTE  Depending on the disc, menu setup items may vary and this menu may not be available. 34 English HT-C550
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    play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. 1. During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 2. For DVD, press the ▲▼ buttons to select A-. Repeat Track Repeat Dir (Directory) Repeat All Random) HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 35 35 English 2010-06-07 11:58:37
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    press the ENTER button. - You may use the number buttons of the remote control to control items. 4. To make Disc information disappear, press the on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language is selected each time the button is pressed. HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 36 2010-06-07 11
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    . • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each time of DivX files are *.smi, *.sub, *.srt over 148 kbyte is not supported. Angle Function 2 Channel LPCM source POWER BASS ON ➞ POWER BASS OFF MP3 HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 37 2010-06-07 11:58:40
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    soundtrack. PROLOG You can listen to a 2CH sound source in 5.1CH surround sound with all speakers active. - A specific speaker(s) may not be output depending on the input signal. MATRIX You Stereo mode. SMART VOLUME ON ¨ SMART VOLUME OFF 38 English HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 38 2010-06-07 11:58:40
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    stations. • Manual Tuning : Press remote control to select a channel. Setting Mono/Stereo Press the MO/ST button. MO/ST C • Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between STEREO and MONO. • In a poor reception area, select MONO for a clear, interference-free broadcast. HT-C550
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    . DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS iPod VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT COMPONENT dock connector to the iPod Jack on the rear panel of the product. 2. Place the iPod remote control or product to control simple playback functions such as the PLAY, PAUSE, STOP and REPEAT buttons. See page 13. HT-C550
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    .  If connected iPod does not support video playback, "Cannot play video files saved on this iPod" message appears when you select the Video menu.  Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod. Keep the iPod S/W version up to date. 41 English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 41 2010-05-04 10
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    IN OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS VIDEO OUT HDMI the remote control while the system is system is ripping a CD, the audio sound will not be output.  Do not put touch or move the system while it is ripping a CD.  When HDMI AUDIO is set to On, the CD Ripping function is not supported. 42 English HT-C550
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    Other Information Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at
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    appears on the display of the product, press and hold the remote control's STOP () button for longer than 5 seconds. " 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani Code 1142 1144 1145 1149 1150 1151 1157 1299 Cambodian 1300 Canada 1301 Korean HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 44 2010-05-04 10:12:50
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    Speaker Wireless receiver module TV HDMI Component Composite AUX FM Antenna Set-Top Box VCR OPTICAL D Delay Time Disc Information Disc menu DivX(R) Registration Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) DSP E EQ EQ Optimizer H HDMI Audio HDMI Format I Initial Setting iPod HT-C550
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    DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) CD : 5 inches (COMPACT DISC) CD : 3 1/2 inches (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Component Video Video/Audio Amplifier HDMI Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 46 2010-05-04 10:12:
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    06 Other Information HT-C550 Speaker Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights Specifications 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear 3 — 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 — 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W
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    input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights HT-C655W Speaker Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 48 English Front/Rear 3 — 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W 5.1ch speaker system Center 3 — 140Hz~20KHz 86dB
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    also have other rights which vary from state to state. To obtain warranty hardware service, please contact SAMSUNG at: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and www.samsung.com/us HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 49 2010-05-04 10:12:51
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    0800-329-999 www.samsung.com Vietnam 1 800 588 889 www.samsung.com ` Middle East & Africa Turkey 444 77 11 www.samsung.com South Africa 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com U.A.E 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com Bahrain 8000-4726 Jordan 800-22273 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 50
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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY IN THE US CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/us WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 51 Code No. AH68-02269R 2010-05-04 10:12:52
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Digital Home
Theater System
user manual
Imagine
the possibilities
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
To receive more complete service,
please register your product at
www.samsung.com/register
HT-C550
HT-C553
HT-C555
HT-C650W
HT-C653W
HT-C655W
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