Samsung HT-C553 User Manual

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Page 1 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.com/register Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals...
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
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 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 Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components...
Page 6: Basic Functions
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. Downloaded From TheatreSystem-Manual.com Manuals 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, resolution higher than while playing a DivX file.
Page 10 Getting Started USB Devices that can be used with the Some MP3 players, when connected to this product, may not operate depending on the sector size of their product file system. USB Storage Device, MP3 Player, Digital Camera The USB host function is not supported if a product that transfers media files by its manufacturer specific Removable HDD program is connected.
Page 11: Description
AUX IN 1/ MIC 1 MIC 2 ASC IN Description Front Panel 4 5 6 7 AUX IN 1/ MIC 1 MIC 2 ASC IN DISC TRAY Insert disc here. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control.
Page 12: Rear Panel
Getting Started Rear Panel iPod VIDEO FM ANT. DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL WIRELESS COMPONENT AUX IN 2 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT Connect the front, centre, rear speakers and subwoofer. CONNECTORS EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) The TX card enables communication between the product and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS)
Page 13: Remote Control
remote control Tour of the Remote Control This is mode selection button. FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE Press to select TV's video mode. Turn the product on and off. To open and close the disc tray. DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Press to select DVD RECEIVER/TV ECHO SLEEP : Set the time to shut off mode.
Page 14 56, 59, 67, 86 determine which code works. Teknika 03, 15, 18, 25 59, 61, 87, 88 18, 40 Example : For a Samsung TV Toshiba 03, 15, 40 19, 57, 63, 71 While holding down the POWER button, use the Vidtech number buttons to enter 00, 15, 16, 17 and 40.
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 HT-C550 CENTRE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER SPEAKERCABLE Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-C553 HT-C553 (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA CENTRE SPEAKER  CENTRE FRONT STAND SPEAKER REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT STANDBASE SUBWOOFER CABLE REAR...
Page 17 Speaker Components HT-C650W CENTRE FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER SPEAKERCABLE Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-C653W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA CENTRE SPEAKER  CENTRE FRONT STAND SPEAKER REAR SUBWOOFER FRONT STANDBASE SUBWOOFER CABLE REAR SPEAKER SPEAKER HT-C655W HT-C655W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 4EA SCREW (Small): 16EA CENTRE SPEAKER...
Page 18 Connections Connecting the Speakers Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-C553/C653W only - Front Speakers * HT-C555/C655W only - Front/Rear Speakers Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. Stand Base Stand Insert four small screws clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
Page 19: Connecting The Speakers
OPTICAL Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Subwoofer * Refer to page 16 for the speakers of HT-C553/C555. ✎ NOTE HT-C650W/C653W/C655W do not have rear speaker connectors on the main unit. The rear speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver Module. See pages 20~21.
Page 20 Connections Connecting the Speakers Connecting The Speakers (Continued) * HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only VIDEO FM ANT Wireless Receiver Module : SWA-5000 DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL WIRELESS (HT-C650W/C653W/C655W only) COMPONENT AUX IN 2 WIRELESS TX Card Wireless Receiver Module Speaker Cable (2EA) ✎...
Page 21 Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. Black Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
Page 22: 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 1 (Option) METHOD 3 (Option) VIDEO FM ANT. FM ANT. DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL WIRELESS WIRELESS COMPONENT AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 METHOD 2 METHOD 1 : HDMI...
Page 23 METHOD 3 : Composite Video 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.
Page 24 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 25: Connecting The Fm Antenna
Connecting the fm Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) VIDEO VIDEO FM ANT. DIGITAL HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod WIRELESS WIRELESS COMPONENT COMPONENT AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 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 26 Connections Connecting Audio from external Components VIDEO VIDEO FM ANT FM ANT White DIGITAL HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL WIRELESS WIRELESS COMPONENT COMPONENT EXT (AV) AUX IN 2 Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue Optical Cable component has only one Audio (not supplied) Out, connect either left or right.
Page 27: 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 28: Display
TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI. feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
Page 29: Audio
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 Centre, Rear Speakers The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and also Test Tone in this mode.
Page 30: Asc (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
Setup 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 It is desirable to place all speakers within this circle. Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker Df: The distance from Front Speaker connections.
Page 31: Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)
✎ ✎ NOTE NOTE ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in Setting the Auto Sound Calibration function the product. takes about 3 minutes. You cannot adjust the volume using the volume DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) control buttons, because the volume level is fixed during the ASC setup.
Page 32: System
Setup System Security The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with Initial Setting DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. By using the Initial Setting, you can set language, There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
Page 33 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 34 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 then Press the () buttons for Search Function.
Page 35: Using The Disc Menu
Step Motion Play Using the Title Menu MUTE MIC VOL+ TUNING REPEAT For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the Press the PAUSE button repeatly. title of each movie. The picture moves forward one frame each time MIC VOL- MENU DISC MENU TITLE MENU...
Page 36 POWER TV SOURCE DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP Basic Functions ECHO RDS DISPLAY 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 37 DSP /EQ Displaying Disc Information ): Refers to the fi lm's Audio( 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 MUTE...
Page 38 Basic Functions MUTE MIC VOL+ Selecting the Subtitle Language Press the _+ buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired angle. TUNING ✎ NOTE REPEAT The Angle function works only with discs on Press the TOOLS button. MIC VOL- which multiple angles have been recorded. MENU DISC MENU TITLE MENU...
Page 39 DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEE FUNCTION POWER ECHO TV SOURCE RDS DISPLAY DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE ECHO DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ Dolby Pro Logic II Mode RDS DISPLAY You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP mode.
Page 40 FUNCTION MIC VOL- POWER TV SOURCE MENU DISC MENU TITLE MENU Basic Functions DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP TOOLS INFO ECHO Presetting Stations Listening to radio RDS DISPLAY Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select FM.
Page 41 TUNING Advanced Functions REPEAT MIC VOL- uSB function CD ripping MENU DISC MENU TITLE MENU Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature TOOLS INFO Converts audio sound of the CD into a MP3 fi le format before sending to a USB storage device. You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory Connect the USB device to your product.
Page 42 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 43 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 44 Input sensitivity (AUX)400mV *: 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. - For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product.
Page 45 Dimensions (W x H x D) Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 155 x 350 x 285 mm Front/Rear : 0.58 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg Weights Subwoofer : 3.8 Kg HT-C553 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front Rear Centre...
Page 46 Other Information HT-C650W 5.1ch speaker system Speaker system Front/Rear Centre Subwoofer Impedance 3 Ω 3 Ω 3 Ω 140Hz~20KHz Frequency range 140Hz~20KHz 40Hz~160Hz Output sound pressure level 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 88dB/W/M 166W Rated input 166W 170W Speaker 332W Maximum input 332W 340W Front/Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm...
Page 47 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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