HT-C550 HT-C553 HT-C555 HT-C650W HT-C653W HT-C655W 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.
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” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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. ~ Do not stack anything on top of the product. ~ Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is empty.
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 Information Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection Getting Started 7 7 11 11 12 13 Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control CONNECTIONS 15 22 25 25 Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components Setup 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 30 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32
Contents Basic Functions 33 33 33 34 34 38 40 40 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 41 41 USB Function CD Ripping Other Information 42 43 44 Troubleshooting Country code list Specifications 41 42 ~ Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon B A Term Definition DVD This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVD±R/±RW discs that have been recorded and finalised in Video Mode. CD This involves a function available with a data CD (CD DA, CD-R/-RW). MP3 This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs. G JPEG This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs. D DivX This involves a function available with MPEG4 discs.
Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size 12 cm VIDEO DVD-VIDEO 8 cm AUDIO AUDIO-CD AUDIO + DivX VIDEO Max. Playing Time Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) 12 cm 74 min. 8 cm 20 min. 12 cm - 8 cm - Do not use the following types of disc! ~ L D, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this product.
01 ~ Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolution higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.) ~ If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable. ~ When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience shaking on the screen during playback. ~ Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file.
Getting Started USB Devices that can be used with the product ~ USB Storage Device, MP3 Player, Digital Camera ~ Removable HDD - Removable HDDs equipped with less than 160 Gbytes are supported. Removable HDDs equipped with 160Gbytes or more may not be recognized, depending on the device. - If the connected device does not work due to insufficient power supply, you can use a separate power cable to supply power so that it can work properly.
MIC 1 MIC 2 01 AUX IN 1/ ASC IN Description Getting Started Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MIC 1 MIC 2 10 11 AUX IN 1/ ASC IN 12 13 14 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 ➞ FM.
Getting Started Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 iPod VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT. HDMI OUT OPTICAL WIRELESS AUX IN 2 1 2 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) COMPONENT OUT Connect the front, centre, rear speakers and subwoofer. Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. 3 TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) The TX card enables communication between the product and the optional wireless receiver module.
01 Getting Started Remote control Tour of the Remote Control POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Turn the product on and off. Press to select DVD RECEIVER/TV mode. ECHO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the number button to operate options. 9 DSP /EQ Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. 0 Press to stop/play a disc. MUTE MIC VOL+ REPEAT TUNING /CH Adjust the volume. VOL DISC MENU MIC VOLTITLE MENU MENU Press to check the disc menu.
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 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) CENTRE REAR Speaker Components SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Assembled Speakers HT-C553 HT-C553 (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA CENTRE SPEAKER FRONT (L) (R) REAR STAND CENTRE STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE FRONT SPEAKER HT-C555 REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER HT-C555 (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 4EA SCREW (Small): 16EA FRONT STAND (L) (R) CENTRE REAR CENTRE SPEAKER STAND BASE SUBWOOFER
02 Connections Speaker Components HT-C650W (L) (R) (L) FRONT (R) CENTRE REAR Speaker Components SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Assembled Speakers HT-C653W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA CENTRE SPEAKER FRONT (L) (R) REAR CENTRE STAND STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE FRONT SPEAKER HT-C655W REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER HT-C655W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 4EA SCREW (Small): 16EA FRONT (L) (R) STAND CENTRE REAR CENTRE SPEAKER STAND BASE SUBWOOFER FRONT/REAR SPEAKER SUBWO
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 four small screws clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. 3. Connect the upper Speaker to the assembled Stand. 2 3 Speaker Stand 4.
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 colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
Connections Connecting the Speakers Connecting The Speakers (Continued) * HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only VIDEO OUT FM ANT Wireless Receiver Module : SWA-5000 DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI OUT OPTICAL WIRELESS (HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only) AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT WIRELESS TX Card Wireless Receiver Module Speaker Cable (2EA) ✎ NOTE ` This product should be connected with the SWA-5000 only.
02 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 colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. Black Red 4. With the product turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection (WIRELESS) on the back of the product. ~ Hold the TX card so that the label "WIRELESS" faces upward and insert the card into the port.
Connections Connecting the video out to your tv Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 1 (Option) METHOD 3 (Option) VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT. HDMI OUT OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT METHOD 2 METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect an HDMI cable (Option) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
02 Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the product to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV. ✎ NOTE ` ` ` ` Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 480p(576p), 720p,1080i/1080p. See page 28 for the resolution setting. This product operates in Interlace scan mode 480i(576i) for component/composite output. After making the video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the corresponding Video output mode on your product.
Connections Connecting the video out to your tv 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.
02 Connections Connecting the fm Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT. HDMI OUT OPTICAL iPod 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.
Connections Connecting Audio from external Components VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN FM ANT White HDMI OUT Red OPTICAL WIRELESS AUX IN 2 Optical Cable (not supplied) COMPONENT OUT EXT (AV) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Set-Top Box VCR OPTICAL AUX 2 AUX2 : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. 1.
2 3 PTY SEARCH PTY+ 4 5 6 7 8 1 PTY- 9 DSP /EQ 0 03 Setup 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 MUTE The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this TUNING manual may differ,VOL depending on/CHthe firmware version.
Setup Display 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.
03 Speaker Setting Speaker Size You can set the Speaker Size of the Centre, Rear Speakers and also Test Tone in this mode. Delay Time Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size ▶ Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Move Adjusting Centre/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level ` The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. ` The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. : OFF Select Return Select Return ~ For the Front speakers, the mode is set to Small.
Setup Ideal Centre Speaker placement Test Tone Settings Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone Ideal Rear Speaker placement It is desirable to place all speakers within this circle. Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Centre Speaker Dr: The distance from Rear Speaker Setting the Centre Speaker If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
03 ` ` ` ` ` ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in the product. You cannot adjust the volume using the volume control buttons, because the volume level is fixed during the ASC setup. If the auto sound microphone is disconnected during the ASC setup, the setup will be cancelled. 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 AUX, D.
Setup System Initial Setting By using the Initial Setting, you can set 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. DivX(R) Registration View DivX(R) VOD Registration Code to purchase and play DivX(R) VOD content. Language You can select the language you prefer for onscreen menu, disc menu, etc.
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.) Press the STOP button twice during playback to disable the Resume function.
Basic Functions JPEG File Playback 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 BDA 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2. Press the _+ buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. Press the () buttons for Search Function. 3. Press the $% buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. 4.
7 8 9 DSP /EQ 0 04 Using the Title Menu MUTE D VOL SLEEP ` RDS DISPLAY 7 ` INFO ✎ NOTE D DVD RECEIVER/TV ✎ NOTE TITLE MENU During playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the $%_+ buttons TOOLS to make FUNCTION the desired selection, then press the TV SOURCE ENTER button. No sound is heard during step motion playback. POWER During playback, press the _,+ button. 1 ~ Playback skips 5 minutes forward whenever you press the + button.
POWER FUNCTION TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Basic Functions ECHO RDS DISPLAY 2 1 Repeat Playback 3A-B Repeat Playback 4 5 BAD 7 DVD/DivX Repeat can repeatedly play back a designated section 9You of a DVD or CD. 8 DSP /EQ 0 You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B Repeat) of the DVD/DivX. Repeat B 6 1. During the DVD disc or CD playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 2. For DVD, press the $% buttons to select A-.
ECHO RDS DISPLAY 3 4 5 6 7 Displaying Disc Information 8 0 D 03/04 MUTE 001/001 0:00:21 KO 1/2 EN 02/02 VOL 1/1 Change 9 DSP /EQ REPEAT Select DISC MENU MENU ): 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 MIC VOL+ screen. A DVD Disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages.
DSP /EQ 0 Basic Functions Selecting the Subtitle Language D 1. Press the TOOLS button. 2. Press the $% buttons to select SUBTITLE ( display. ✎ NOTE ` ` D TUNING /CH TOOLS Mode Sound INFO P.BASS The P.BASS function provides a bass boost toEXIT RETURN reinforce the low frequencies. This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. 1. Press the TOOLS button. ) S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE P .
DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP FUNCTION TV SOURCE POWER ECHO RDS DISPLAY ECHO 2RECEIVER/TV 1 : DVD ~ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) DSP modes3have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. 4 5 DISPLAY 6 RDS ~ EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or1CLASSIC2etc. to optimize the sound for 7 the genre8 of music9you are playing. Press the DSP/EQ button.
REPEAT POWER Basic Functions DVD RECEIVER/TV FUNCTION TV SOURCE DISC MENU SLEEP TOOLS ECHO Listening Radio RDS to DISPLAY 2 Using buttons on the 1 Remote Control 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 3 MENU /CH MIC VOLTITLE MENU INFO Presetting Stations Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. RETURN EXIT 2. Press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to select <89.10>. TUNER MEMORY MO/ST CD RIPPING ~ Automatic Tuning 1 : When the [ ] buttons 3.
Advanced Functions Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature 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. MIC 1 MIC 2 AUX IN 1/ ASC IN 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front panel of the product. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to select USB. ~ USB appears on the display screen and then disappears. 3.
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 the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. 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. Playback does not start.
06 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.
Other Information Specifications General FM Tuner Weight Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video Video/Audio Amplifier HDMI 2.77 Kg 429.26 (W) x 58.42 (H) x 274.32 (D) mm +5°C~+35°C 10 % to 75 % 70 dB 10 dB 0.5 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx.
06 Other Information HT-C550 Speaker system Speaker Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Centre 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Dimensions (W x H x D) Front/Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 155 x 350 x 285 mm Weights Front/Rear : 0.58 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg Subwoofer : 3.
Other Information HT-C650W Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Speaker Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear Centre 3Ω 3Ω 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 166W 166W 332W 332W Front/Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 155 x 350 x 285 mm Subwoofer 3Ω 40Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M 170W 340W Weights Front/Rear : 0.58 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg Subwoofer : 3.8 Kg Speaker system Front 5.
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