Samsung HT-C9930 User Manual

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Page 1 3.1CH Blu-ray Home Cinema System Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 1 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 1 user manual imagine the possibilities To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-C9930 2010-09-14 2010-09-14 6:50:44 6:50:44...
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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING •...
Page 3: Precautions
• Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identiﬁ cation sticker located on the back of your product. • Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10cm).
Page 4: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs
In the case of using open source software, Open Source Licences are available on the product menu. • "Blu-ray 3D" and "Blu-ray 3D"logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 2010-09-14 2010-09-14 6:51:24 6:51:24...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED CONNECTIONS HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 5 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 5 Safety Warnings Precautions Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Accessories Description Front Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel of the Subwoofer Remote control Installation Connecting the Speakers...
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SETUP Background Front Display Power On/Off Sound Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Playing a Disc Using the Disc menu / Title menu / Popup menu Using the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Repeat Playback Using the TOOLS button...
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Term Logo BD-ROM BD-RE/-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW(V) DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Audio CD JPEG DivX DivX USB storage device CAUTION NOTE Shortcut Key • This product is compatible with the PAL colour system only. •...
Page 8: Disc Types And Characteristics
Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Disc Types and Characteristics section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. ✎ NOTE ...
Page 9: Disc Types
• This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded and ﬁ nalsed with a Samsung DVD video recorder. • Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and ﬁ nalsed only.
Page 10: Disc Format
Getting Started Audio CD • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. • This product can play back CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. • The product may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
Page 11 Supported File Formats Video File Support File Extension Container *.avi *.mkv *.wmv WMV (wmv9) *.mp4 *.mpg *.mpeg Music File Support File Extension *.mp3 *.wma HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 11 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 11 Video Codec Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 XviD MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP DivX 5.1/6.0 XviD H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP...
Page 12: Accessories
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader Does not support if a folder or ﬁ le name is longer than 125 characters. A subtitle ﬁ le bigger than 300 KB may not be properly displayed.
Page 13 Wireless Dock Cradle for iPod/iPhone : HT-WDC10 Wireless Transmitter Table Stand Set Small Black screws Table Stand (4x12: 4EA) Tallboy Type Stand Set Stand Base Deco-stand Rear HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 13 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 13 Charging Cradle DC Power Cord Wall Mount Set Bracket Wall Mount Bracket Set Mount Pole Holder Siver screws (4x6:2EA+spare 1EA)/...
Page 14: Description
Getting Started Front Panel POWER BUTTON ( DISPLAY FUNCTION BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON STOP BUTTON EJECT BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL DISC TRAY CAUTION  Heat on the top of the HT-C9930 main unit - The top side of the product may get warm after a long period of use. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product.
Page 15: Rear Panel
Rear Panel SYSTEM CABLE JACK USB PORT WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER JACK USB OPEN BUTTON ✎ NOTE  Software upgrades using the USB Port must be performed with a USB memory ﬂ ash stick only. HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 15 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 15 Use the system cable to connect to the subwoofer. To activate the product, the subwoofer should be connected beforehand.
Page 16: Rear Panel Of The Subwoofer
Getting Started Rear Panel of the Subwoofer COOLING FAN TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) USB PORT (ONLY USE FOR AMP UPDATE) SYSTEM CABLE JACK HDMI OUT JACK HDMI IN JACKS FM ANT JACK AUX IN JACKS OPTICAL JACK LAN TERMINAL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS CAUTION ...
Page 17: Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. If you want to change to Home Cinema or TV mode on the remote control, check this button's LED colour. - Home Cinema : Orange - TV : Green Set a Sleep time to shut off the product.
Page 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control may not work on some brands of TV's. Also, some operations may not be possible, depending on your brand of TV.  The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by default. English HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 18 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 18...
Page 19: Installation
You can install the product in one of the following three ways: Choose a desired one according to the installation area and your decoration plan. Installing on the Table Stand Fit the rear round side of the product into the stand holes and ﬁ...
Page 20 Getting Started Fit the stand pole into the cable hole of the stand base and ﬁ x it with 3 large black screws(4x16). Cover the top of the stand base with the deco-stand rear. Fit the stand pole bracket into the rear hole of the product and ﬁ...
Page 21 Installing the Product on the Wall Use the wall mount bracket if you want to install the product on the wall. Place the wall mount bracket in a desired area of the wall and use 4 screws (not supplied) to ﬁ x it on the wall.
Page 22: 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 Subwoofer To activate the product, you must connect the subwoofer to the product using the system cable. Most of external connections including power supply, speakers and TV are made through the subwoofer.
Page 23 Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV. Example : For 32"...
Page 24: Speaker Components
Connections Speaker Components FRONT SCREW (3.5x18): 6EA SUBWOOFER ✎ NOTE  Refer to page 25 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. English HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 24 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 24 Assembled Speakers CENTRE SPEAKER STAND BASE CENTRE SPEAKER CABLE SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER 2010-09-14 2010-09-14 6:52:02...
Page 25: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand
Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Stretch out the speaker cable and get it through as shown. ✎ NOTE  When installing the front speakers, match the label colour of the stand with the cable colour of the speaker. Fit the stand pole into the stand base.
Page 26: Connecting The Speakers
Connections Connecting Speaker Wire Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Tighten the knob by turning clockwise to secure the wire. ✎ NOTE  Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to prevent them from inserting their hands or objects into the duct (hole).
Page 27: Connecting External Devices/Your Tv Via Hdmi
Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI HDMI is a standard digital interface for connection to such devices as a TV, projector, DVD player, Blu-ray player, set top box and more. HDMI removes any loss of signal from analogue conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.
Page 28: Connecting The Fm Antenna
Connections HDMI Auto Detection Function For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 36. • This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. • HDMI connection description - HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. - If your TV does not support HDCP, random noise appears on the screen.
Page 29: Connecting Audio From External Components
Connecting Audio from External Components OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) on the product to the Digital Output of the external digital component. Press the FUNCTION button to select D.IN input.
Page 30: Connecting To The Network
✎ NOTE  Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).  For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
Page 31: Wireless Network
Wireless Network You can connect to the network with a Wireless IP sharer. A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. Connect the wireless LAN adapter to the Wireless LAN Adapter on the rear panel of the product. - This unit is compatible with the supplied Wireless LAN Adapter.
Page 32: Setup
Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) Turn on your TV after connecting the product. (When the product is connected to TV for the ﬁ rst time, product will turn on automatically and the Initial Settings screen will be displayed.) Initial Settings I On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays.
Page 33: Setting The Menu
✎ NOTE  When the product is connected to the network, select Internet@TV from the home menu. Download desired content from Samsung AppS.  The access step may differ depending on the selected menu.  The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this product after upgrading the software version.
Page 34: Display
Setup Display You can conﬁ gure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, 3D, etc. Select whether to play a Blu-ray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode. Settings Display Audio System 3D Mode : Auto Network TV Screen Size : 55 inch Language Security...
Page 35: Tv Aspect
SCREEN button on the remote control. HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 35 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 35 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.
Page 36 Setup Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc playback Setup Auto 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 720p 576p(480p) • DVD playback Setup Auto 1080p 1080i 720p 576p(480p) ✎ NOTE  If the connected TV does not support Movie Frame or the selected resolution, the message “If no pictures are shown after the selection, please wait for 15 seconds.
Page 37: Hdmi Format
HDMI Format You can optimize the colour 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. ✎ NOTE ...
Page 38: Audio
Setup Audio Speaker Setting Settings Speaker Setting Display Level Audio Distance System Test tone Network Language Security General s Select r Return Support Level You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front/Centre/Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to -6dB.
Page 39: Eq Optimizer
EQ Optimizer Set optimal EQ automatically depending on the region. • Off : Turn EQ Optimizer off. • On : Turn EQ Optimizer on. HDMI Audio The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled On/Off. • Off : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through your product speakers only.
Page 40: Dynamic Range Control
Setup Digital Output Selection Setup Definition Decodes Primary, Secondary and Effect audio streams together into PCM audio. Decodes Primary, Secondary and Effect Bitstream audio streams together (Re-encode) into PCM audio, then re- encodes the PCM audio into DTS bitstream. Outputs only the Primary audio soundtrack (main soundtrack of the movie) Bitstream...
Page 41: System
To operate this function, connect this product to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. You can operate this product using a Samsung TV remote control and start disc playback simply by pressing the PLAY (►) button on the TV’s remote control.
Page 42: Clock
Setup Description of Device(Storage) Information on the Product • Total Size : Total size of the Device (Storage). • Available Size : Available size of the Device (Storage). ✎ NOTE  In the external memory mode, disc playback will be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of the playback.
Page 43: Network
Network To begin setting up the network connection for your product, follow these steps: In the Home menu, press the ◄► buttons to select the Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼...
Page 44 Setup Use the number buttons on your remote to enter numbers. When done with each ﬁ eld, use the ► button to move successively to the next ﬁ eld. You can also use the other arrow buttons to move up, down, and back. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values.
Page 45 In the list of networks, press the ▲▼ buttons to select a network, and then press the ENTER button. If the PIN/Security pop-up appears, go to Step 7. If the Network Connecting Screen appears, go to Step 11. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select PIN or Security.
Page 46: Network Status
Setup When done with each ﬁ eld, use the ► button to move successively to the next ﬁ eld. You can also use the other arrow buttons to move up, down, and back. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values.
Page 47: Security
Security When you operate this menu for the ﬁ rst time, password setup screen will be displayed. Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. (Default password is set to 0000.) Parental Rating This function works in conjunction with Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of Blu-ray Disc/ DVDs that your family watches.
Page 48: Software Upgrade
POWER button to turn on the updated product for your use. Never turn off or on the product manually during the update process.  Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for product malfunction caused an unstable internet connection or consumer negligence during software upgrade.
Page 49: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback Insert a disc into the disc slot with the disc's label facing front. Press the PLAY (►) button. Playback related buttons ► Starts playback. PLAY ( Stops playback. • If pressing the button once: The stop position will be memorized.
Page 50: Using The Title Menu
Basic Functions Using the Title Menu During playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ENTER button. ✎ NOTE  Depending on the disc, the menu items may differ and this menu may not be available.
Page 51: Slow Motion Play
Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play hzZyx • In pause mode, press the SEARCH () button. If you press the SEARCH () button, the playback speed is reduced to * 1/8 * 1/4 * 1/2 • To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY (►...
Page 52: Selecting The Subtitle Language
Basic Functions Using the TOOLS button During playback, you can operate disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button. • TOOLS Menu Screen Title Chapter Playing Time Audio Subtitle Angle BONUSVIEW Video : BONUSVIEW Audio : Picture Setting ✎ NOTE ▪ Depending on the disc, the TOOLS menu may differ.
Page 53: Changing The Camera Angle
Caption Function • You must have some experience with video extraction and editing in order to use this feature properly. • To use the caption function, save the caption ﬁ le (*.smi) in the same ﬁ le name as that of the DivX media ﬁ...
Page 54: Listening To Music
Basic Functions Listening to Music Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback FULL FULL SCREEN SCREEN MENU MENU TOOLS TOOLS RETURN RETURN TUNER MEMORY TUNER MEMORY REPEAT buttons : Selects the play mode in the Playlist. SEARCH buttons : Fast Play. (Audio CD (CD-DA) only) PAUSE button : Pauses playback.
Page 55 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. • For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the ﬁ rst track will be played automatically. • For an MP3 disc, press the ◄► buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button.
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Basic Functions If there is an undesired track in the playlist, press the YELLOW(C) button again. The selected track will be deleted. Press the ENTER button to play the selected tracks. TRACK 001 TRACK 001 TRACK 002 TRACK 003 00:08 / 05:57 Pause To go to the Music List, press the STOP () or RETURN button.
Page 57: Using The Tools Button
Playing back a Picture Playing a JPEG Disc Insert a JPEG disc into the disc tray. Press the ◄► buttons to select the Photos, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.
Page 58 Basic Functions Playing back a USB Storage You can use the USB connection to play multimedia ﬁ les (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc) downloaded from the USB storage device. Move to the home menu. In Stop mode, connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the rear panel of the product.
Page 59: Presetting Stations
Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select TUNER. Tune in to the desired station. • Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. •...
Page 60 Basic Functions ✎ NOTE  The indication is the charging state of the built- in battery in iPod main Dock. Check the charging state of iPod/iPhone by checking the charging indication of its battery. CAUTION  The Wireless Transmitter can be only charghed by the supplied adaptor.
Page 61 Turn on your product. • To listen to music from iPod/iPhone over the product, press the FUNC. button on the product to select "iPod" mode. • After you select "iPod" mode, turn the volume of the product down to avoid hearing damage.
Page 62: Network Services
Return : To return to the previous menu. Settings : You can set the system setup and " View Devices Enter create accounts, etc. Samsung AppS : You can download various chargeable or free-of-charge application services. Recommended Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Contents 4...
Page 63 Press the ENTER button. The map and address appear on the screen. ✎ NOTE  Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for any interruption of the Internet@TV service caused by the service provider for any reasons.  The Internet@TV service is to download and process data via the Internet so that you can enjoy the contents on the TV screen.
Page 64 Network Services Starting Internet@TV for the First Time To start up Internet@TV for the ﬁ rst time, follow these steps: Access Internet@TV as described on the previous page. The Internet@TV screen appears. In most cases, immediately after, the Country screen appears. If the Country screen has appeared, use the ▲▼◄►buttons to select your country.
Page 65: Samsung Apps
Help If you questions about Internet@TV, check this section ﬁ rst. If none of the tips apply, please visit the help website. Using the colour buttons with the Samsung Apps • RED(A) (Login) : To log in to the internet service.
Page 66: Using The Allshare Function
ﬁ les in your PC using the product. To use AllShare, you must connect the product to your PC via the network (See pages 30~31) and install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. Visit the Samsung website at www.samsung.
Page 67  To use AllShare function, please locate both this product and PC in same subnet. HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 67 HT-C9930_ELS_0914.indd 67 Application Program at a Glance SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server 2 3 4 5 My Computer C: Document and settings Admin...
Page 68: 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 the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. Symptom I cannot eject the disc.
Page 69 Symptom Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or a strange noise is heard.) • The Product is not working normally. The rating level password has been forgotten. Can't receive radio broadcasts. While listening to TV audio through the Product, no sound is heard.
Page 70 Other information Symptom PC Share Manager function I can see folders shared through the PC Share Manager, but I cannot see the ﬁ les. AllShare function Video is played intermittently. AllShare connection between TV and PC is unstable. BD-LIVE I cannot connect to the BD-LIVE server.
Page 71: Speciﬁ Cations
Weight Dimensions General Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio FM Tuner Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Video/Audio HDMI Front speaker output Centre speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Amplifier...
Page 72 Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights - 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 73 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Contact Centre  Area ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ` Latin America...
Page 74 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.

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