Samsung HW-E5500 User Manual

Samsung HW-E5500 User Manual

Av receiver system

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HW-E5500
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HW-E5500 AV Receiver 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 This symbol indicates important CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC voltage”...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the USB SETUP Before Using the AV Receiver Home Menu Selecting Digital/HDMI/Analog Setting the Setup menu Display TV Aspect BD Wise (Samsung products only) Resolution HDMI Format Video Out Signal Audio Speaker Setting DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Audio Sync...
  • Page 5 Contents OPERATION Using the Sound Modes 3D SOUND DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Other Settings P.BASS S/W LEVEL Audio USB (MP3/WMA) Playback JPEG File Playback Rotate Function Listening to the Radio To Listen in Mono/Stereo Presetting Radio Stations Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function Mute Function...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate this AV Receiver with a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the receiver to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This function is available only in connection with Samsung TV and DVD player supporting Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).)
  • Page 7: Description

    Description Front Panel 9 10 Turns the receiver on/off. POWER BUTTON ( Used to select a source. INPUT SELECT CONTROL FM ; DVD ; AUX ; TV ; USB AUDIO ASSIGN CONTROL Toggles to select an input mode for the selected source. STOP/PLAY BUTTON Play, pause or stop playing the music in the USB connection.
  • Page 8: Display

    Getting Started Display SPEAKER INDICATORS Displays sound producing speakers. SPEAKER LEVEL INDICATOR Displays the speaker level. Displays the audio input signal type of the currently connected external audio AUDIO INPUT INDICATORS source. MESSAGE DISPLAY Informs you of the status of the receiver. RADIO FREQUENCY Displays the current radio frequency range.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 4 5 6 SPEAKERS OUT TERMINALS Speaker connection terminals. ONLY FOR SERVICE JACK Used for the service repair. OPTICAL IN JACKS (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) Receives the digital optical audio signal. (BD/DVD, TV) COAXIAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) Receives the digital coaxial audio signal.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT POWER POWER TV SOURCE TV SOURCE DSP/EQ DSP/EQ MUTE MUTE TUNING TUNING / CH / CH REPEAT REPEAT DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU TOOLS TOOLS INFO...
  • Page 11 POWER BUTTON Turns the receiver on/off. TV BUTTON To change to TV mode, press the TV button. AVR BUTTON To change to AVR(AV Receiver) mode, press the AVR button. NUMBER BUTTONS Used to select a TV channel. DOLBY PRO LOGIC II BUTTON Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode.
  • Page 12: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Getting Started REPEAT BUTTON Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc. TITLE MENU BUTTON Use to enter the title menu. INFO BUTTON Display information on the connected device currently being used. ENTER BUTTON Used to select an item in the SETUP menu. EXIT BUTTON Exits the SETUP menu.
  • Page 13: Connections

    This section involves various methods of connecting the AV receiver to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Speaker Positioning * Speakers are provided with model HW-E5500 only. 6.6~9.8 feet (2~3m) AV RECEIVER Position of AV Receiver Place the AV Receiver on a dedicated stand or rack.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers

    FRONT (R) ✎ NOTE Speakers are provided with model HW-E5500 only. Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to prevent them from inserting their hands or objects into the duct (hole). Never touch speaker terminals while the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shock.
  • Page 15: Connecting External Devices/Your Tv Via Hdmi

    Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDmI HDMI is a digital standard 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 analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.
  • Page 16: Hdmi Function

    ✎ NOTE If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to your AV Receiver, you can operate the AV receiver using the TV’s remote control. This function is available only in connection with Samsung TV and DVD player supporting Anynet + (HDMI-CEC).
  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting to your TV VIDEO OPTICAL AUDIO Video Connection Connect the Video cable (supplied) from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of your AV Receiver to the Video Input jack on your TV. Audio Connection Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL (TV)) on your AV Receiver to the Digital Output of the TV. Connect AUDIO IN (TV) on your AV Receiver to the Audio Out of the TV.
  • Page 18: Connecting A Dvd Or Bd(Blu-Ray) Player

    Connections Connecting a DVD or BD(Blu-ray) Player VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO VIDEO DVD or BD Player Video Connection Connect a Video cable (supplied) from the VIDEO IN (BD/DVD) jack on the back of your AV Receiver to the Video Output jack on your DVD/BD player. Audio Connection Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL (BD/DVD)) on your AV Receiver to the Digital Output of the DVD/BD player.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connecting the Fm Antenna Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM ANTENNA terminal as a temporary measure. 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 20: Connecting The Usb

    Connections Connecting the USB You can use the USB connection to play multimedia files (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc) downloaded from the USB storage device. In Stop mode, connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel of the product. Use the front USB PLAY ►, or STOP @ on the front panel to play, pause or stop playing the music.
  • Page 21: Setup

    You can also turn the unit on/off by pressing the POWER button on the remote control. Remote Control Functions You can operate your AMP (this AV receiver)/ TV and BD(Samsung only)/DVD player with this remote control. See pages 35 ~ 36 for more details.
  • Page 22: Selecting Digital/Hdmi/Analog

    TUNING / CH REPEAT DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU Setup TOOLS INFO Selecting Digital/HDmI/Analog RETURN EXIT You can listen to sound of analog, HDMI, optical input using this unit. TUNER TUNER MO/ST MO/ST DIMMER DIMMER SLEEP SLEEP Press the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select a MEMORY MEMORY desired function (DVD, AUX, TV).
  • Page 23: Setting The Setup Menu

    DSP/EQ Setting the Setup menu MUTE The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this TUNING / CH manual may differ, depending on the fi rmware version. REPEAT mENU BUTTON : Display the home menu. DISC MENU DISC MENU MENU...
  • Page 24: Bd Wise (Samsung Products Only)

    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. On : The original resolution of the DVD disc will be output to the TV direct.
  • Page 25: Audio

    Audio Speaker Setting Speaker Size You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Surround Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode. For the Front, the mode is set to Small. Settings For the Subwoofer, the mode is set to Present. Speaker Setting For the Center and Surround, you can switch the mode to Speaker Size...
  • Page 26: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Setup ✎ NOTE You can not set Center and Surround in this mode when their Speaker Size is set to NONE. Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker Settings connections. Speaker Setting Speaker Size Press the _+ buttons to select On. Sound Edit The test tone will be sent to Front Left ➞...
  • Page 27: Audio Return Ch

    Audio Return Ch. You can enjoy TV sound from the Home Cinema speakers by using just one HDMI cable. Off : Turn the Audio Return Channel function off. Auto : Listen to TV sound through the Home Cinema speakers if your TV is compatible with the Audio Return Channel function.
  • Page 28: Operation 28 Using The Sound Modes

    Operation Operation Using the Sound modes 3D SOUND Press the 3D SOUND button. Each time you press this button, 3D SOUND ON  3D SOUND OFF will be selected in turn. You can also select the 3D SOUND mode by pressing the 3D SOUND button on the remote control.
  • Page 29: Other Settings

    Other Settings P.BASS Press the P.BASS button on the remote control. Each time you press this button, P.BASS ON  P.BASS OFF will be selected in turn. ✎ NOTE The P.BASS function provides a bass boost to reinforce the low frequencies. The P.BASS function is only available with 2 channel LPCM sources such as MP3, DivX, CD and WMA.
  • Page 30: Audio Usb (Mp3/Wma) Playback

    Operation Audio USB (mP3/WmA) Playback Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel of the product. Track01 1/17 For the MP3/WMA file, press the _+ buttons to select music, then press the ENTER button. - Press the $%_+ buttons to select a desired file and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 31: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio You can listen to the radio by using either automatic or manual tuning. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control to select Fm. If you want to switch the tuning mode between Preset and Manual, use the TUNING mODE button in the front panel, or the STOP button on the remote control.
  • Page 32: Convenient Functions

    MUTE TUNING / CH REPEAT Operation DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU Convenient Functions TOOLS INFO Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that this unit will shut itself off. RETURN EXIT Press the SLEEP button. SLEEP : OFF  SLP 10  SLP 20  SLP 30  SLP 60  SLP 90 INPUT SELECT TUNER TUNER...
  • Page 33: Reset Function

    Reset Function When the Power is on, No USB In "No USB" mode, press and hold the STOP button to Settings reset the system. INIT appears on the display. The unit will turn off after 5 seconds. ✎ NOTE Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Function USB Do not use this unless necessary.
  • Page 34: Software Upgrade

    Samsung may offer upgrades for AV Receiver's fi rmware in the future. Please visit Samsung.com or contact the Samsung call center at to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive. Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port located on your AV Receiver.
  • Page 35: Miscellaneous

    NOTE The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by default. TV Brand Code List Brand...
  • Page 36: Operating Your Dvd Or Bd Player With The Remote Control

    The remote control may not work on some brands of DVD. Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of DVD. The remote control will work with Samsung DVD (BD) by default. DVD Brand Code List Brand...
  • Page 37: Other Information

    Other Information Troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. Symptom Check Remedy The unit will not turn on. • Is the power cord plugged into the • Connect the power plug to the outlet? outlet. A function does not •...
  • Page 38: Product Protection Function

    Other Information Product Protection Function Heat protection The protection function will come on if the main unit or power transformer overheats. " " will appear in the display . This function will come on : - If speaker terminal is shorted - If speaker cable is shorted If there is no problem when you turn the unit on again after turning it off, PROTECT mark will disappear on the display and the unit will work properly.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    * S/N Ratio, Distortion, Separation and Usable sensitivity are based on measurement using AES (Audio Engineering Society) guidelines. - 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 40 Contact SAmSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Area Contact Center  Web Site Area Contact Center  Web Site ` North America 0700 Samsung (0700 726 Serbia www.samsung.com...
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