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HT-C345
Digital Home
Cinema System
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  • Page 1 HT-C345 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 Warnings

    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

    DISC MENU TV SOURCE TITLE TUNER MEMORY DSP / EQ MO / ST REPEAT CD RIPPING DIMMER MIC VOL INFO TV CH V MUTE TUNING V DVD RECEIVER SELECT SAMSUNG Video Cable FM Antenna User's Manual Remote Control/Batteries (AAA size) English...
  • 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 Keep in a cool ventilated area Copyright 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 P.SCAN(progre ssive scan) function Connecting the FM Antenna...
  • 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. The product and the discs are coded by region. These Icon Term Definition 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 Aspect Ratio : Although the default DivX resolution is 640x480 pixels, this product supports up to Software updates for incompatible formats are not 720x480 pixels. TV screen resolutions higher than supported. 800 will not be supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is 800 x 600 pixels, etc.) higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience...
  • Page 10 Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported file Formats Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 Still Format Music Movie Picture player, digital camera, USB card reader 1. If a folder or file name is longer than 10 File name DivX characters, it may not properly display or operate.
  • 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 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) AUX IN JACKS Connect to the 2CH Analogue output of an external device (such as a VCR).
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    TUNING V DVD RECEIVER Press to select TV. Press to select the DVD receiver mode. SELECT SAMSUNG Installing batteries in the Remote Control * Battery size: AAA ✎ NOTE Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
  • Page 14 03, 40, 60, 61 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, may not be possible with some brands of TVs. 35, 36, 48, 59, 90 The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by Daytron Sears 15, 18, 19...
  • 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 (5x15): 4EA SCREW (4x20): 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-C345 Centre Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) VIDEO FM ANT .
  • Page 18: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    Connections Connecting the video out to your tv Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 2 (supplied) VIDEO FM ANT . FM ANT . Green DIGITAL Blue AUDIO IN OPTICAL METHOD 1 COMPONENT AUX IN AUX IN METHOD 1 : Component Video If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable(not supplied)
  • Page 19 P.SCAn(ProGre SSIve SCAn) funCtIon Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines. Press STOP button.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connections Connecting the fm Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO VIDEO FM ANT . 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 VIDEO VIDEO FM ANT . FM ANT . White DIGITAL 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

    DVD RECEIVER MENU BUTTON : Display the home menu. SELECT Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired SAMSUNG ENTER / DIRECTION BUTTON language, then press the ENTER button. Move the cursor and select an item. Press the ENTER button to select Start button.
  • Page 23: Display

    Display Settings Speaker Setting You can configure various display options such as Speaker Size ▶ the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone : OFF TV Aspect Depending on the type of television you have, you Select Return may want to adjust the screen setting.
  • Page 24 Setup Delay Time Setting the Centre Speaker If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. the audio signals from the Centre and Rear speakers.
  • Page 25: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) Security This feature balances the range between the loudest The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with and quietest sounds. You can use this function to DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 26 Basic Functions 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...
  • Page 27 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 28 You can view the menus for the audio language, TUNING V subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD RECEIVER POWER SELECT FUNCTION SAMSUNG During playback, press and hold DISC MENU TV SOURCE the DISC MENU button on the TITLE remote control. TUNER...
  • Page 29 REPEAT button repeatedly to select the repeat TUNING V mode you want. DVD RECEIVER SELECT SAMSUNG (Normal ; Repeat Track ; Repeat All ; Random ; Repeat Section A-B) (Normal ; Repeat Track; Repeat Dir ; Repeat All; Random) English...
  • Page 30 DVD RECEIVER Press the $% buttons to select the SELECT desired item. SAMSUNG Press the TOOLS button. Press the _+ buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER Press the $% buttons to select AUDIO ( button.
  • Page 31 Selecting the Subtitle Language Angle Function Press the TOOLS button. This function allows you to view the same scene in Press the $% buttons to select SUBTITLE ( different angles. display. Press the TOOLS button. Press the _+ buttons or numeric buttons to Press the $% buttons to select ANGLE ( select the desired subtitle language.
  • Page 32 DVD RECEIVER sound (24 kHz,8bit) to CD level SELECT MP3ENH sound (44.1 kHz, 16bit). SAMSUNG MOVIE Provides the feeling of a movie cinema. The MP3 Enhancement function is only available MP3 file. Provides the feeling of being in a CHURCH grand church.
  • Page 33 Manual Tuning : Press the STOP ( @ ) button DVD RECEIVER on the TV screen against the accompaniment. to select MANUAL and then press the [ ] SELECT POWER SAMSUNG REPEAT CD RIPPING DIMMER FUNCTION buttons to tune in to a lower or higher...
  • Page 34 - Select a fi le to play. DVD RECEIVER disconnect the USB device after the system stops playing the SELECT SAMSUNG Safe USB Removal CD completely. If you disconnect the USB connection during the CD ripping, To prevent damage to the memory stored in the...
  • Page 35 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 36 Other Information 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 37 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 38 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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