Samsung HT-C550 User Manual
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Page 1: Theater System
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... -
Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Warnings 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting fl ash and Arrowhead within CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The explanation point within the triangle is Triangle Is awarning sign alerting you of... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Precautions • Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. the identifi cation sticker located on the back of your product. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. -
Page 4: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs
Copyright NOTE Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights with cold parts inside the product. When condensation reserved. forms inside the product, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc and let the product stand Copy Protection for 1 or 2 hours with the power on. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Warnings SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs License Copyright Copy Protection Features GETTING STARTED Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control Connecting the Speakers CONNECTIONS Connecting the Video Out to your TV... - Page 6 Contents Disc Playback BASIC FUNCTIONS Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio USB Function ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Using an iPod CD Ripping Troubleshooting OTHER INFORMATION Country code list Index Specifi cations • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. English...
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Page 7: Getting Started
BD Wise CAUTION function does not operate or BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant settings may be canceled. Samsung products to the optimal settings between This involves tips or instructions ✎ them. This feature is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant NOTE... -
Page 8: Disc Types And Characteristics
Getting Started Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types and Characteristics Disc Types & Recorded Disc Region Code Max. Playing Time Mark (Logo) Signals Size The product and the discs are coded by region. These Approx. 240 min. regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. - Page 9 • CD-R MP3 Discs If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be • Only CD-R discs with MP3 fi les in ISO 9660 or playable. Joliet format can be played. • MP3 fi...
- Page 10 Getting Started - If you install multiple memory devices into a multi USB Host Specifi cation card reader, you may experience problems. USB Host Specifi cation Supported fi le Formats • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type Still Format Music...
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Page 11: Description
Description Front Panel 4 5 6 7 AUX IN 1/ ASC IN DISC TRAY Insert disc here. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. Opens and closes the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON ( DVD/CD ➞... -
Page 12: Rear Panel
The TX card enables communication between the product and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) wireless receiver module. (The wireless receiver module is not provided for HT-C550/C553/C555 ) Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack HDMI OUT JACK on your TV for the best quality picture. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Remote control Tour of the Remote Control This is the Function(mode) selection button. FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE Press to select your TV's video mode. Turn the product on and off. To open and close the disc tray. DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Press to select DVD RECEIVER/TV Set the Sleep time to shut off the mode. -
Page 14: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control may not work or some operations 18, 40 Zonda may not be possible with some brands of TVs. M tsubishi/ 18, 40, 59, 60, 75 Dongyang 03, 54 The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. English... -
Page 15: Connections
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. Connecting the Speakers Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. -
Page 16: Speaker Components
Connections Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components HT-C550 CENTER FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-C553 HT-C553 (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Sma l): 8EA CENTER SPEAKER ¨ CENTER FRONT STAND SPEAKER REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT STAND BASE SUBWOOFER... - Page 17 Speaker Components HT-C650W CENTER FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-C653W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA CENTER SPEAKER ¨ CENTER FRONT STAND REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER STAND BASE CABLE REAR SUBWOOFER HT-C655W HT-C655W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 4EA...
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Page 18: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand
Connections Connecting the Speakers 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. Stand Base Stand Insert four small screws clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. -
Page 19: Connecting The Speakers
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 also be connected to the Wireless Receiver Module (SWA-5000) if you purchase it separately. See pages 20~21 English... - Page 20 Connections Connecting the Speakers Connecting The Speakers (Continued) * HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only Wireless Receiver Module : SWA-5000 (HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only) TX Card Wireless Receiver Module Speaker Cable (2EA) ✎ NOTE This product should be connected with the SWA-5000 only. HT-C650W Center Speaker Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Rear...
- Page 21 ✎ NOTE The rear speakers for HT-C550/C553/C555 can also be connected to the Wireless Receiver Module (SWA-5000) if you purchase it separately. Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the product, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
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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. METHOD3(supplied) Green VIDEO FM AN FM AN HDMI OU Blue COMPONEN AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 METHOD2 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 Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO VIDEO FM ANT . HDMI OUT HDMI OUT 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 VIDEO VIDEO DIGI AL HDMI OU HDMI OU AUDIO IN OP ICAL White COMPONEN COMPONEN AUX IN 2 Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog Optical Cable component has only one Audio (not supplied) Out, connect either left or right. Set-Top Box OPTICAL AUX 2...
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Page 26: Setup
Setup The access step may differ depending on the selected Press the POWER button when it is plugged in menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this TV for the fi rst time. manual may differ, depending on the fi rmware version. Initial Setting screen will be displayed. -
Page 27: Display
TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI. feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically. English... -
Page 28: Audio
Setup Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance Audio You can select between 0 and -6. Speaker Setting The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level Speaker Size The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. -
Page 29: Asc (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
Test Tone Ideal Center Speaker placement Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone : On ► Ideal Rear Select Return Speaker placement Move Select Return Place all speakers within this circle. Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker Df: The distance from Front Speaker connections. -
Page 30: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)
Setup ✎ ✎ NOTE NOTE ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in Setting the Auto Sound Calibration function the product. takes about 3 minutes. You cannot adjust the volume during the ASC DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) setup. -
Page 31: System
System Security The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with Initial Setting DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. By using the Initial Setting, you can set the language, There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. -
Page 32: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Basic Functions Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA 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 Track01 the disc tray. 1/17 ✎ NOTE ... -
Page 33: Jpeg File Playback
JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or Forward/Reverse Search JPEG fi les on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. dBAD Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the ◄►... -
Page 34: Using The Title Menu
Basic Functions Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. title of each movie. • The picture moves forward one frame each time TITLE MENU the button is pressed during playback. During playback, press the TITLE ✎... -
Page 35: Repeat Playback
Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback dBAD You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. DVD/DivX Repeat During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat) of the DVD/DivX. -
Page 36: Displaying Disc Information
Basic Functions Audio( ): Refers to the fi lm's Displaying Disc Information soundtrack language. A DVD Disc can contain up to 8 audio languages. Subtitle( ): Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc. You will be able to choose the subtitle languages 03/04 or, if you prefer, turn them off from the 001/001... -
Page 37: Sound Mode
Press the ◄► buttons or numeric buttons to Selecting the Subtitle Language select the desired angle. ✎ NOTE The Angle function works only with discs on Press the TOOLS button. which multiple angles have been recorded. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select SUBTITLE ( Press the ◄►... -
Page 38: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode
Basic Functions DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ Dolby Pro Logic II Mode • You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have mode. been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. • EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC etc. Press the PL II button. -
Page 39: Listening To Radio
Presetting Stations Listening to Radio Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. Press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to select Tune in to the desired station. -
Page 40: Advanced Functions
Advanced Functions USB Function Using an iPod You can enjoy music and video fi les from an iPod Playing Media Files using the through the product. 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 iPod channel sound, by connecting the storage device to... -
Page 41: Watching A Movie
Make sure to connect the dock connector so that Jack on the rear panel of the product. the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. In the iPod screen, move to Settings > “Made for iPod” means that an electronic... -
Page 42: Cd Ripping
Advanced Functions Press the STOP () button to stop ripping. Attaching the toroidal ferrite • When the CD ripping is done, a directory Core to the iPod dock cord named "RIPPING" will be created in the USB device and the ripped fi le will be saved in a If you attach a Toroidal ferrite core to the iPod dock format of "SAM-XXXX”.MP3". -
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 Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc. -
Page 44: Country Code List
Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • The product is not working. • Press and hold the STOP () button on the remote control for longer than (Example: The power goes out or 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. -
Page 45: Index
Index Accessories Language Angle Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Audio Language Mono/Stereo AV-Sync MUTE BD Wise P. BASS Before Starting (Initial Setting) Parental Rating Product Information Power Saving CD Ripping Change Password Connections Region code Speaker Remote Control Wireless receiver module Remote control sensor Repeat HDMI Resolution... -
Page 46: Specifi Cations
Input sensitivity (AUX)400mV *: Nominal specifi cation - 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. - Page 47 Specifi cations HT-C550 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front/Rear Center Subwoofer Impedance 3 — 3 — 3 — Frequency range 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 40Hz~160Hz 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 88dB/W/M Output sound pressure level 166W 166W 170W Rated input Speaker 332W 332W 340W Maximum input Front/Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches...
- Page 48 Other Information HT-C650W 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front/Rear Center Subwoofer Impedance 3 — 3 — 3 — Frequency range 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 40Hz~160Hz 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 88dB/W/M Output sound pressure level 166W 166W 170W Rated input Speaker 332W 332W 340W Maximum input Front/Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 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. Customer Care Center Region Country Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx U.S A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us...
- Page 51 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com/us 105 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park, (7267864) NJ 07660-0511 Code No. AH68-02269R...