Samsung HT-C550 User Manual
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Digital Home
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HT-C550
HT-C553
HT-C555
HT-C650W
HT-C653W
HT-C655W
2010-05-04
2010-05-04
10:11:14
10:11:14
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Page 1: Theater System
Digital Home Theater System Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd Sec1:1 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd Sec1:1 user manual Imagine the possibilities 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 2010-05-04 2010-05-04 10:11:14... -
Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lighting fl ash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is awarning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage Inside the product. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. -
Page 4: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274” Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Copy Protection • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your product directly to your TV, not to a VCR. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED CONNECTIONS HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 5 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 5 Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs License Copyright Copy Protection Features Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control... -
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Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS OTHER INFORMATION • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 6 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 6 Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio... -
Page 7: Icons That Will Be Used In Manual
BD Wise BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant Samsung products to the optimal settings between them. This feature is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant Samsung products are connected to each other using an HDMI cable. -
Page 8: Disc Types And Characteristics
Getting Started Getting Started Disc Types and Characteristics Region Code The product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. Region Disc Type Code... - Page 9 CD-R MP3 Discs • Only CD-R discs with MP3 fi les in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • MP3 fi le names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). • Use discs recorded with a compression/ decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.
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Page 10: Notes On Usb Connection
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader If a folder or fi le name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or operate. A subtitle fi le bigger than 148KB may not be properly displayed. -
Page 11: Description
Front Panel DISC TRAY DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( FUNCTION BUTTON ( TUNING DOWN & SKIP BUTTON ( STOP BUTTON ( PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON ( TUNING UP & SKIP BUTTON ( VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON ( POWER BUTTON ( AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECTOR USB PORT HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 11... -
Page 12: Rear Panel
Getting Started Rear Panel 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS iPod JACK EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) HDMI OUT JACK AUX IN 2 JACKS VIDEO OUT JACK COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS FM ANTENNA JACK English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 12 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 12... -
Page 13: Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. If you want to change to Home Theater or TV mode on the remote control, check this button's LED color. - Home Theater : Orange - TV : Green Press the number button to operate Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio Press to skip backwards or forwards. -
Page 14: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
NOTE The remote control may not work or some operations may not be possible with some brands of TVs. The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. English HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 14 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 14 TV Brand Code List... -
Page 15: Connecting The Speakers
Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the product to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Front Speakers Center Speaker Rear Speakers Subwoofer CAUTION ... -
Page 16: Speaker Components
Connections Speaker Components HT-C550 FRONT REAR Speaker Components HT-C553 (L) (R) CENTER FRONT STAND STAND BASE SUBWOOFER REAR HT-C555 (L) (R) FRONT STAND (L) (R) STAND BASE REAR ✎ NOTE Refer to page 18 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. English HT-C550-XAA_0529.indd 16 HT-C550-XAA_0529.indd 16... - Page 17 Speaker Components HT-C650W FRONT REAR Speaker Components HT-C653W (L) (R) FRONT STAND STAND BASE REAR HT-C655W (L) (R) FRONT STAND (L) (R) STAND BASE REAR SPEAKER CABLE ✎ NOTE Refer to page 18 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. HT-C550-XAA_0529.indd 17 HT-C550-XAA_0529.indd 17 CENTER...
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Page 18: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand
Connections Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-C553/C653W only - Front Speakers * HT-C555/C655W only - Front/Rear Speakers Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. Insert small screws (4*20, For connecting Stand & Stand Base) clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. -
Page 19: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting The Speakers * HT-C550/C553/C555 only Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. - Page 20 Connections Connecting The Speakers (Continued) * HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only Wireless Receiver Module : SWA-5000 (HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only) TX Card ✎ NOTE This product should be connected with the SWA-5000 only. HT-C650W Rear Speaker (L) Wireless Receiver Module * Refer to page 17 for the HT-C653W/C655W speakers. The HT-C653W/C655W speakers connect in the same way.
- Page 21 Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
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Page 22: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv
Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. VIDEO HDMI OUT RELESS COMPONENT AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 METHOD1 METHOD 1 : HDMI (BEST QUALITY) Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. - Page 23 Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this product to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.
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Page 24: Connecting The Fm Antenna
Connections VIDEO VIDEO HDMI OUT HDMI OUT WIRELESS COMPONENT COMPONENT AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you fi nd a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. - Page 25 iPod Optical Cable (not supplied) Set-Top Box OPTICAL AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the back of the product to the Audio Out of the external Analog component.
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Page 26: Before Starting (Initial Setting
Setup Before Starting (Initial Setting) Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the fi rst time. Initial Setting screen will be displayed. Initial setting > On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays. English Korean Dutch French German... -
Page 27: Display
TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting. BD Wise (Samsung products only) 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. HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 27 HT-C550-XAA_0607.indd 27 •... -
Page 28: Audio
Setup Audio Speaker Setting Speaker Size You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Rear Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode. Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Select Move • For the Front speakers, the mode is set to Small. -
Page 29: Asc (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
Ideal Center Speaker placement Place all speakers within this circle. Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Center Speaker Dr: The distance from Rear Speaker Setting the Center Speaker If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the fi... -
Page 30: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression
Setup ✎ NOTE ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in the product. You cannot adjust the volume during the ASC setup. If the auto sound microphone is disconnected during the ASC setup, the setup will be canceled. ... -
Page 31: System
System Initial Setting By using the Initial Setting, you can set the language, TV aspect and ASC(Auto Sound Calibration) setting. Check if the ASC microphone is connected to the product. ✎ NOTE If an HDMI cable is connected to the product, the TV aspect does not appear and it is set to 16:9 Wide automatically. -
Page 32: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Basic Functions Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button to close the disc tray. ✎ NOTE Resume function: When you stop disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY button again, it will pick up where you left off. -
Page 33: Jpeg File Playback
JPEG File Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG fi les on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the ◄► buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 34: Using The Title Menu
Basic Functions Step Motion Play Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. ✎ NOTE No sound is heard during step motion playback. 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the ◄,►... -
Page 35: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback dBAD DVD/DivX Repeat You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B Repeat) of the DVD/DivX. Repeat During DVD/DivX playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired repeat mode, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 36: Displaying Disc Information
Basic Functions Displaying Disc Information 03/04 001/001 0:00:21 KO 1/2 EN 02/02 Change During playback, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. Press the ◄► buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 37: Selecting The Subtitle Language
Selecting the Subtitle Language Press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select SUBTITLE ( Press the ◄► buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle language. • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each time the button is pressed. -
Page 38: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode
Basic Functions DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. • EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC etc. to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing. -
Page 39: Presetting Stations
Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. Tune in to the desired station. • Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. •... -
Page 40: Advanced Functions
Advanced Functions USB Function Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel sound, by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product. -
Page 41: Watching A Movie
Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to iPod and has been certifi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. -
Page 42: Cd Ripping
Advanced Functions Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the iPod dock cord If you attach a Toroidal Ferrite Core to the iPod dock cord, it will prevent help to prevent RF interference from radio signals. DIGITAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS... -
Page 43: Other Information
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 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom I cannot eject the disc. -
Page 44: Country Code List
Other Information Symptom • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) • The product is not working normally. The rating level password has been forgotten. -
Page 45: Index
Index Accessories Angle Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Audio Language AV-Sync BD Wise Before Starting (Initial Setting) CD Ripping Change Password Connections Speaker Wireless receiver module HDMI Component Composite FM Antenna Set-Top Box OPTICAL Delay Time Disc Information Disc menu DivX(R) Registration Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) EQ Optimizer HDMI Audio... -
Page 46: Specifi Cations
S/N Ratio Channel separation Input sensitivity - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice. SWA-5000(HT-C650W/C653W/C655W) - Page 47 HT-C550 Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights HT-C553 Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights HT-C555 Speaker system...
- Page 48 Other Information HT-C650W Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights HT-C653W Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights HT-C655W Speaker system...
- Page 49 Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
- Page 50 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Area Contact Center ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com...
- Page 51 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US (7267864) HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 51 HT-C550-XAA_0504.indd 51 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT Samsung Electronics America, Inc. www.samsung.com/us 105 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park, WRITE NJ 07660-0511 Code No. AH68-02269R 2010-05-04 2010-05-04 10:12:52 10:12:52...