Samsung HT-C445 User Manual

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Digital Home
Cinema System
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  • Page 1 HT-C445 Digital Home Cinema 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 This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC This symbol indicates important inside the product that presents a risk of...
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification 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). Do not place the product on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.
  • Page 4: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    Disc Storage “Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274” Do not keep in direct sunlight Copyright Keep in a cool ventilated area Keep in a clean Protection jacket. © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Store vertically. reserved. Copy Protection ✎ NOTE Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAfety InformAtIon Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection GettInG StArteD Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control ConneCtIonS Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components...
  • Page 6 Contents BASIC funCtIonS Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio Connecting Microphone ADvAnCeD funCtIonS USB Function CD Ripping otHer InformAtIon Troubleshooting Country code list Specifications Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. English...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Icons that will be used in manual Disc types and Characteristics Make sure to check the following terms before Region Code reading the user manual. Icon Term Definition The product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
  • Page 8 Getting Started Disc types that can be played CD-R MP3 Discs Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. Disc Types & Recorded Disc Max. Playing Time Mark (Logo) Signals Size MP3 file names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (.
  • Page 9 DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience Software updates for incompatible formats are not shaking on the screen during playback. supported. Sections with a high frame rate might not be played (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than while playing a DivX file.
  • Page 10 Getting Started USB Devices that can be used with the CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or require product additional program installation when connected to a USB Storage Device, MP3 Player, Digital Camera PC are not supported. A device using NTFS file system is not supported.
  • Page 11: Description

    Description Front Panel MIC 1 MIC 2 4 5 6 7 11 12 MIC 1 MIC 2 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 (...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear Panel FM ANT. VIDEO DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL COMPONENT AUX IN 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT Connect the front, Centre,surround speakers and subwoofer. CONNECTORS EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack HDMI OUT JACK...
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    remote control Tour of the Remote Control This is mode selection button. FUNCTION Press to select TV's video mode. POWER TV SOURCE Turn the product on and off. To open and close the disc tray. DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP If you want to change to Home Cinema ECHO SLEEP : Set the time to shut off or TV mode on the remote control,...
  • Page 14 The remote control may not work or some operations Matsui Zenith 58, 79 may not be possible with some brands of TVs. Zonda 18, 40 Mitsubishi/ The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by 18, 40, 59, 60, 75 Dongyang 03, 54 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 Connections Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 4EA SCREW (Small): 16EA CENTRE SPEAKER FRONT STAND (L) (R)  CENTRE FRONT/REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER STANDBASE REAR SPEAKERCABLE Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Speakers

    (+), and then release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the Black colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. In case of HT-C445 Centre Speaker Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) VIDEO FM ANT .
  • Page 18: 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. METHOD 3 (supplied) Green FM ANT. FM ANT. VIDEO DIGITAL Blue HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL METHOD 2 COMPONENT AUX IN AUX IN METHOD 1 METHOD 1 : HDMI...
  • Page 19 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+.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connections Connecting the fm Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) FM ANT. VIDEO VIDEO HDMI OUT HDMI OUT COMPONENT COMPONENT AUX IN AUX IN 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 21: Connecting Audio From External Components

    Connecting Audio from external Components FM ANT. FM ANT. VIDEO VIDEO White DIGITAL HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL COMPONENT COMPONENT AUX IN Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue component has only one Audio Optical Cable Out, connect either left or right. (not supplied) Set-Top Box OPTICAL...
  • Page 22: Setup

    DSP /EQ Setup Before Starting (Initial Setting) Setting the Setup menu MUTE 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. TUNING manual may differ, depending on the fi rmware version.
  • Page 23: Display

    Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI. (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. English...
  • Page 24: 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 Centre/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level Speaker Size The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Rear The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode.
  • Page 25: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Test Tone Ideal Centre 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 26: Eq Optimizer

    Setup ✎ ✎ NOTE NOTE The default setting of this function is HDMI Audio Off. The selected language will only appear if it is HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch supported on the disc. for TV speakers. When HDMI Audio is set to On, PL II /DSP EQ Security /P.BASS doesn't work.
  • Page 27 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 Resume function: When you stop disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when 0:15 / 3:59 you press PLAY button again, it will pick up...
  • Page 28 Basic Functions JPeG file Playback using the Playback function Forward/Reverse Search Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files 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 Press the () buttons for Search Function.
  • Page 29 Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu MUTE TUNING For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the REPEAT Press the PAUSE button repeatly. title of each movie. The picture moves forward one frame each time During playback, press the TITLE MENU the button is pressed during playback.
  • Page 30 FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE Basic Functions DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Repeat Playback A-B Repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. DVD/DivX Repeat DSP /EQ 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.
  • Page 31 Displaying Disc Information ): Refers to the fi lm's Audio( DSP /EQ 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 or, if you prefer, turn them off from the 03/04 screen.
  • Page 32 Basic Functions Selecting the Subtitle Language Angle Function DSP /EQ This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press the TOOLS button. Press the TOOLS button. Press the $% buttons to select SUBTITLE ( display. Press the $% buttons to select ANGLE ( MUTE display.
  • Page 33 DVD RECEIVER/TV FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE 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 DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP mode.
  • Page 34 FUNCTION DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU POWER TV SOURCE Basic Functions TOOLS INFO DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP 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.
  • Page 35 TUNING REPEAT Advanced Functions DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU CD ripping uSB function TOOLS INFO Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature Converts audio sound of the CDDA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) into a MP3 fi le format before sending You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures, movies to a USB storage device.
  • Page 36 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 Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc.
  • Page 37 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 38 Rear : 3.49 Kg, Subwoofer : 3.8 Kg *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 39 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Center  Web Site Area Contact Center  Web Site ` North America www.samsung.com/ch 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, Switzerland www.samsung.com/...
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