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.
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 flash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is awarning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage Inside the product. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Important Safety Instructions Precautions 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. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Safety Information Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Holding discs • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. • Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Disc Storage • Do not keep in direct sunlight • Keep in a cool ventilated area • Keep in a clean Protection jacket.
Contents Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs License Copyright Copy Protection GETTING STARTED 7 7 8 11 11 12 13 Features Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control CONNECTIONS 15 22 24 24 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components SETUP 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 29 30 30
Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS 32 32 33 33 37 39 Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback JPEG File Playback Using the Playback Function Sound Mode Listening to Radio ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 40 40 42 USB Function Using an iPod CD Ripping OTHER INFORMATION 43 44 45 46 Troubleshooting Country code list Index Specifications 32 40 43 • 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.
01 Getting Started Playback of many disc types This product allows you to play back various discs, including DVD-Video, DVD±R/±RW , CD-DA, CD-R/-RW, MP3-CD, WMA-CD and DivX. Getting Started Features Icons that will be used in manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual.
Getting Started Disc Types and Characteristics Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Region Code Recorded Signals 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. Disc Size 5 inches AUDIO Disc Type + Region Code Area 1 The U.S., U.S.
01 • Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • MP3 file names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). • Use discs recorded with a compression/ decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps. • Only files with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played. • Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader 1) If a folder or file name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or operate. 2) A subtitle file bigger than 148KB may not be properly displayed. 3) A certain USB/digital camera device, USB card reader may not be compatible with the product. 4) FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. • NTFS file system is not supported.
01 Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 AUX IN 1/ ASC IN 12 13 1 DISC TRAY Insert disc here. 2 DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. 3 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. 4 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( ) Opens and closes the disc tray. 5 FUNCTION BUTTON ( ) The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞AUX 2 ➞ USB ➞IPOD ➞ FM.
Getting Started Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN 9 FM ANT . HDMI OUT OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT 1 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS 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.) 2 iPod JACK Connect the iPod dock connector here.
01 Getting Started Remote control Tour of the Remote Control POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP 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 options. 㪈 㪉 㪊 㪋 㪌 㪍 㪎 㪏 㪐 DSP /EQ 㪇 Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press to stop/play a disc.
Getting Started Installing batteries in the Remote Control * Battery size: AAA TV Brand Code List Brand Code Brand 56, 57, 58 MTC 18 01, 15 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 01, 18, 40, 48 NEC 18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60 Nikei 03 Onking 03 57, 58, 81 Onwa 03 Brocsonic 59, 60 Panasonic Penney Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) ✎ NOTE Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
02 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 SW 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.
Connections Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components HT-C550 (L) (R) (L) FRONT (R) CENTER REAR Speaker Components SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Assembled Speakers HT-C553 HT-C553 (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 2EA SCREW (4×20): 8EA CENTER SPEAKER FRONT (L) STAND ¨ CENTER (R) STAND BASE SUBWOOFER REAR SPEAKER CABLE FRONT SPEAKER HT-C555 REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER HT-C555 (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 4EA SCREW (4×20): 16EA FRONT STAND (L) (R) CENTER REAR CENTER SPEAKER STAND BASE SUBWOOFER ¨ FRO
02 Connections Speaker Components HT-C650W (L) (R) (L) FRONT (R) CENTER REAR Speaker Components SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Assembled Speakers HT-C653W HT-C653W (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 2EA SCREW (4×20): 8EA CENTER SPEAKER (L) ¨ CENTER FRONT STAND (R) REAR STAND BASE SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER SPEAKER CABLE HT-C655W REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER HT-C655W (L) (R) SCREW (5×15): 4EA SCREW (4×20): 16EA FRONT CENTER SPEAKER STAND (L) (R) REAR CENTER STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE ¨ FRO
Connections Connecting the Speakers Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-C553/C653W only - Front Speakers * HT-C555/C655W only - Front/Rear Speakers 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. 1 Stand Base Stand 2. Insert small screws (4*20, For connecting Stand & Stand Base) clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. 2 ! CAUTION : When you use a torque screwdriver, be careful not to put excessive force.
02 Connections Connecting The Speakers * HT-C550/C553/C555 only 1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. 3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
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) DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Wireless Receiver Module iPod Subwoofer * Refer to page 17 for the HT-C653W/C655W speakers.
02 Connections 1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. Black Red 3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. 4. With the product turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection (WIRELESS) on the back of the product.
Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD3(supplied) VIDEO OUT Green FM ANT . HDMI OUT Blue RELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT Red 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.
02 Connections HDMI FUNCTION HDMI Auto Detection Function The product's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Using HDMI, the product transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.
Connections Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO OUT FM ANT . HDMI OUT WIRELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack. 2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. ✎ NOTE This product does not receive AM broadcasts.
02 DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT . HDMI OUT OPTICAL iPod Connections VIDEO OUT White WIRELESS AUX IN 2 Optical Cable (not supplied) COMPONENT OUT Red Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Set-Top Box VCR OPTICAL AUX 2 AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. 1. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the back of the product to the Audio Out of the external Analog component.
Setup Before Starting (Initial Setting) 1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the first time. Initial Setting screen will be displayed. Setting the Setup menu The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the firmware version. 1 Initial setting > On-Screen Language DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU Select a language for the on-screen displays.
03 You can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. • On : The original resolution of the DVD disc will be output to the TV direct. • Off : The output resolution will be fixed according to the Resolution previously set, regardless of the resolution of the disc.
Setup Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance You can select between 0 and -6. The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. 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 Delay Time Speaker Setting Speaker Size ► Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Move Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB.
03 Setup Test Tone Ideal Center Speaker placement Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Ideal Rear 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 Delay Time Select Return Select Return connections. • Press the ◄► buttons to select On. • The test tone will be sent to Front Left ➞ Center ➞ Front Right ➞ Rear Right ➞ Rear Left ➞ Subwoofer in order.
Setup ✎ NOTE ✎ 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. When ASC function is activated, the DSP/EQ, Dolby Pro Logic ll and P. BASS sound effects will not work. If the product is connected to external devices or other components (such as an iPod, AUX, D.IN), the ASC Setup may not work exactly.
03 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. Setup System Security The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
Basic Functions Disc Playback Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button. BA 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. 3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button to close the disc tray. Track01 1/17 ✎ 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. (This function works only with DVDs.
04 Using the Playback Function 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. Forward/Reverse Search dBAD 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2. Press the ◄► buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the photo you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.
Basic Functions Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu dD Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. d For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. TITLE MENU 1. ✎ NOTE No sound is heard during step motion playback. 5 Minute Skip function D During playback, press the ◄,► button. • Playback skips 5 minutes forward whenever you press the ► button.
04 A-B Repeat Playback dBAD dB DVD/DivX Repeat You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B Repeat) of the DVD/DivX. 1. During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Repeat Basic Functions Repeat Playback 2. For DVD, press the ▲▼ buttons to select A-. For CD press the REPEAT button repeatedly until appears. OFF 3.
Basic Functions Displaying Disc Information dD 03/04 001/001 0:00:21 KO 1/2 EN 02/02 1/1 Change Select 1. During playback, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. TOOLS Audio( ): Refers to the film's 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 screen. A DVD Disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.
04 dD 1. Press the TOOLS button. 2. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select SUBTITLE ( The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded. Sound Mode P.BASS The P.BASS function provides a bass boost to reinforce the low frequencies. ✎ NOTE ✎ NOTE ). 3. 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.
Basic Functions DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ Dolby Pro Logic II Mode • 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. You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press the PL II button. DSP /EQ Press the DSP/EQ button.
04 Using buttons on the Remote Control 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2. Tune in to the desired station. • Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. • Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the TUNING/CH ( ) button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. • Manual Tuning : Press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to increase or decrease the frequency incrementally. Using buttons on the product 1. Press the FUNCTION ( FM.
Advanced Functions USB Function Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature Using an iPod You can enjoy music and video files from an iPod through the product. VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN You can enjoy media files 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. HDMI OUT OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT iPod AUX IN 1/ ASC IN 1.
05 Watching a Movie Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you connect your iPod and product. When the product is powered on and you connect an iPod, the product will charge your iPod's battery. 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 specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
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. 4. Press the STOP () button to stop ripping. • When the CD ripping is done, a directory named "RIPPING" will be created in the USB device and the ripped file will be saved in a format of "SAM-XXXX”.MP3". VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN ✎ NOTE HDMI OUT OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT 1.
06 Other Information 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 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc. • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on. The iPod fails to connect.
Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • 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. Can't receive radio broadcast. • Press and hold the STOP () button on the remote control for longer than 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary.
06 Index Accessories Angle Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Audio Language AV-Sync L 3 37 23 36 30 B BD Wise Before Starting (Initial Setting) 27 26 42 31 15 15 20 22 22 22 22 24 24 25 25 25 D Delay Time Disc Information Disc menu DivX(R) Registration Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) DSP 28 36 34 31 38 30 38 E EQ EQ Optimizer 38 30 H HDMI Audio HDMI Format 31 M Mono/Stereo MUTE 39 13 P C CD Ripping Change Password Connections Speaker Wireless receiver module TV HDMI Component Composi
Other Information Specifications General FM Tuner HDMI AC 120V, 60Hz 75 W 6.1 Ibs 16.9 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 10.8 (D) inches +41°F to +95°F 10 % to 75 % 70 dB 10 dB 0.5 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 20 min. 480i 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) 480i Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 Ω load) Pb : 0.
06 Other Information Specifications HT-C550 Speaker system Speaker Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Dimensions (W x H x D) Front/Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Weights Front/Rear : 1.28 Ibs, Center : 1.26 Ibs Subwoofer : 8.
Other Information HT-C650W Speaker system Speaker Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Dimensions (W x H x D) Front/Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Weights Front/Rear : 1.28 Ibs, Center : 1.26 Ibs Subwoofer : 8.
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