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7.1CH Blu-ray Home Cinema System Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 1 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 1 user manual imagine the possibilities To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-C9950W HT-C9959W 2010-09-14 2010-09-14 6:54:03 6:54:03...
Safety Information 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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING •...
• Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identifi cation 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).
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED CONNECTIONS HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 5 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 5 Safety Warnings Precautions Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Accessories Description Front Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel of the Subwoofer Remote control Installation Connecting the Speakers...
SETUP Background Front Display Power On/Off Sound Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Playing a Disc Using the Disc menu / Title menu / Popup menu Using the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Repeat Playback Using the TOOLS button...
Getting Started Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Term Logo BD-ROM BD-RE/-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW(V) DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R Audio CD JPEG DivX DivX USB storage device CAUTION NOTE Shortcut Key • This product is compatible with the PAL colour system only. •...
Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Disc Types and Characteristics section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. ✎ NOTE ...
• This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded and fi nalsed with a Samsung DVD video recorder. • Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalsed only.
Getting Started Audio CD • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. • This product can play back CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. • The product may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.
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Supported File Formats Video File Support File Extension Container *.avi *.mkv *.wmv WMV (wmv9) *.mp4 *.mpg *.mpeg Music File Support File Extension *.mp3 *.wma HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 11 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 11 Video Codec Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 XviD MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP DivX 5.1/6.0 XviD H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP...
Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader Does not support if a folder or fi le name is longer than 125 characters. A subtitle fi le bigger than 300 KB may not be properly displayed.
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Wireless Dock Cradle for iPod/iPhone : HT-WDC10 Wireless Transmitter Table Stand Set Small Black screws Table Stand (4x12: 4EA) Tallboy Type Stand Set Stand Base Deco-stand Rear HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 13 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 13 Charging Cradle DC Power Cord Wall Mount Set Bracket Wall Mount Bracket Set Mount Pole Holder Siver screws (4x6:2EA+spare 1EA)/...
Getting Started Front Panel POWER BUTTON ( DISPLAY FUNCTION BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON STOP BUTTON EJECT BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL DISC TRAY CAUTION Heat on the top of the HT-C9950W main unit - The top side of the product may get warm after a long period of use. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product.
Rear Panel SYSTEM CABLE JACK USB PORT WIRELESS LAN ADAPTER JACK USB OPEN BUTTON ✎ NOTE Software upgrades using the USB Port must be performed with a USB memory fl ash stick only. HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 15 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 15 Use the system cable to connect to the subwoofer. To activate the product, the subwoofer should be connected beforehand.
Getting Started Rear Panel of the Subwoofer COOLING FAN TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) USB PORT (ONLY USE FOR AMP UPDATE) SYSTEM CABLE JACK HDMI OUT JACK HDMI IN JACKS FM ANT JACK ASC IN JACK AUX IN JACKS OPTICAL JACK LAN TERMINAL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS...
Tour of the Remote Control Turn the product on and off. If you want to change to Home Cinema or TV mode on the remote control, check this button's LED colour. - Home Cinema : Orange - TV : Green Set a Sleep time to shut off the Press numeric buttons to operate options.
The remote control may not work on some brands of TV's. Also, some operations may not be possible, depending on your brand of TV. The remote control will work with Samsung TVs by default. English HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 18 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 18...
You can install the product in one of the following three ways: Choose a desired one according to the installation area and your decoration plan. Installing on the Table Stand Fit the rear round side of the product into the stand holes and fi...
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Getting Started Fit the stand pole into the cable hole of the stand base and fi x it with 3 large black screws(4x16). Cover the top of the stand base with the deco-stand rear. Fit the stand pole bracket into the rear hole of the product and fi...
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Installing the Product on the Wall Use the wall mount bracket if you want to install the product on the wall. Place the wall mount bracket in a desired area of the wall and use 4 screws (not supplied) to fi x it on the wall.
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 Subwoofer To activate the product, you must connect the subwoofer to the product using the system cable. Most of external connections including power supply, speakers and TV are made through the subwoofer.
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Installing the DPL IIx Position of the product 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. Example : For 32"...
Connections Speaker Components FRONT SCREW (3.5x18): 12EA SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFER SWA-5000 TX Card ✎ NOTE Refer to page 25 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. English HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 24 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 24 Assembled Speakers CENTRE SPEAKER SURROUND CENTRE STAND BASE SPEAKER CABLE Wireless Receiver Module...
Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Stretch out the speaker cable and get it through as shown. ✎ NOTE When installing the front and surround speakers, match the label colour of the stand with the cable colour of the speaker. Fit the stand pole into the stand base.
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Connections Connecting Speaker Wire Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Tighten the knob by turning clockwise to secure the wire. ✎ NOTE Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to prevent them from inserting their hands or objects into the duct (hole).
Connecting The Speakers Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Connect the black wire to the black terminal(-), connect the wire wearing a colored band to the red(+) terminal, and release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Subwoofer by matching the colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
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Connections CAUTION Before connecting the speakers, connect the main unit to the subwoofer using the system cable. See page 22. Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if a speaker falls. ...
Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI HDMI is a standard digital 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 analogue conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.
Connections HDMI Auto Detection Function For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 38. • This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. • HDMI connection description - HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. - If your TV does not support HDCP, random noise appears on the screen.
Connecting Audio from External Components OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) on the product to the Digital Output of the external digital component. Press the FUNCTION button to select D.IN input.
✎ NOTE Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
Wireless Network You can connect to the network with a Wireless IP sharer. A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. Connect the wireless LAN adapter to the Wireless LAN Adapter on the rear panel of the product. - This unit is compatible with the supplied Wireless LAN Adapter.
Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) Turn on your TV after connecting the product. (When the product is connected to TV for the fi rst time, product will turn on automatically and the Initial Settings screen will be displayed.) Initial Settings I On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays.
MO/ST NOTE When the product is connected to the network, select Internet@TV from the home menu. Download desired content from Samsung AppS. The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this product after upgrading the software version.
Setup Display You can confi gure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, 3D, etc. Select whether to play a Blu-ray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode. Settings Display Audio System 3D Mode : Auto Network TV Screen Size : 55 inch Language Security...
SCREEN button on the remote control. HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 37 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 37 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.
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Setup Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc playback Setup Auto 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 720p 576p(480p) • DVD playback Setup Auto 1080p 1080i 720p 576p(480p) ✎ NOTE If the connected TV does not support Movie Frame or the selected resolution, the message “If no pictures are shown after the selection, please wait for 15 seconds.
HDMI Format You can optimize the colour setting from the HDMI output. Select a connected device Type. • TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI. ✎ NOTE ...
Setup Audio Speaker Setting DPL llz • Off : Select when you place the Surround Back speakers as shown. • On: Provide a more realistic 3D surround sound with vertical surround system. Settings Speaker Setting Display DPL IIz Audio Level System Distance Network...
Musical Auto Calibration By setting the Musical Auto Calibration (MAC) function just once when you relocate or install the product, you can have the product automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 7.1-channel sound fi eld optimized for your environment.
Setup Digital Output Set Digital output depending on the connected receiver. (For more details, please refer to the digital output selection) • • Bitstream (Re-encode) • Bitstream (Audiophile) Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams. - Primary Audio : The audio soundtrack of the main feature.
This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function. Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
Setup Description of Device(Storage) Information on the Product • Total Size : Total size of the Device (Storage). • Available Size : Available size of the Device (Storage). ✎ NOTE In the external memory mode, disc playback will be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of the playback.
Network To begin setting up the network connection for your product, follow these steps: In the Home menu, press the ◄► buttons to select the Settings, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼...
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Setup Use the number buttons on your remote to enter numbers. When done with each fi eld, use the ► button to move successively to the next fi eld. You can also use the other arrow buttons to move up, down, and back. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values.
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In the list of networks, press the ▲▼ buttons to select a network, and then press the ENTER button. If the PIN/Security pop-up appears, go to Step 7. If the Network Connecting Screen appears, go to Step 11. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select PIN or Security.
Setup When done with each fi eld, use the ► button to move successively to the next fi eld. You can also use the other arrow buttons to move up, down, and back. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values.
Security When you operate this menu for the fi rst time, password setup screen will be displayed. Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. (Default password is set to 0000.) Parental Rating This function works in conjunction with Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of Blu-ray Disc/ DVDs that your family watches.
POWER button to turn on the updated product for your use. Never turn off or on the product manually during the update process. Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for product malfunction caused an unstable internet connection or consumer negligence during software upgrade.
Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback Insert a disc into the disc slot with the disc's label facing front. Press the PLAY (►) button. Playback related buttons ► Starts playback. PLAY ( Stops playback. • If pressing the button once: The stop position will be memorized.
Basic Functions Using the Title Menu During playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼◄ ► buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ENTER button. ✎ NOTE Depending on the disc, the menu items may differ and this menu may not be available.
Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Slow Motion Play hzZyx • In pause mode, press the SEARCH () button. If you press the SEARCH () button, the playback speed is reduced to * 1/8 * 1/4 * 1/2 • To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY (►...
Basic Functions Using the TOOLS button During playback, you can operate disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button. • TOOLS Menu Screen Title Chapter Playing Time Audio Subtitle Angle BONUSVIEW Video : BONUSVIEW Audio : Picture Setting ✎ NOTE ▪ Depending on the disc, the TOOLS menu may differ.
Caption Function • You must have some experience with video extraction and editing in order to use this feature properly. • To use the caption function, save the caption fi le (*.smi) in the same fi le name as that of the DivX media fi...
Basic Functions Listening to Music Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback FULL FULL SCREEN SCREEN MENU MENU TOOLS TOOLS RETURN RETURN TUNER MEMORY TUNER MEMORY REPEAT buttons : Selects the play mode in the Playlist. SEARCH buttons : Fast Play. (Audio CD (CD-DA) only) PAUSE button : Pauses playback.
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Displays the music information. Displays the playlist. Shows the current track/total tracks. Displays buttons available. Shows the current play time/total play time. Displays the current playback status. Displays the repeated playback status. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the track you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.
Basic Functions Sound Mode DSP(Digital Signal Processor) Function This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change when changing channels or during a scene transition. Press the DSP button. SMART SOUND ¨ MP3 ENHANCE ¨ POWER BASS ¨ DSP OFF •...
✎ NOTE The Dolby Prologic II is not available for sound source encoded in 7.1 CH format or HD sound. For 2 channel audio CD/MP3 playback, wireless receiver does not produce sound (for rear and front center/height speakers). ...
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Basic Functions Playing back a USB Storage You can use the USB connection to play multimedia fi les (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc) downloaded from the USB storage device. Move to the home menu. In Stop mode, connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the rear panel of the product.
Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select TUNER. Tune in to the desired station. • Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. •...
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Basic Functions Use iPod/iPhone with a Wireless Dock Cradle for iPod/iPhone You can enjoy fi ner quality of music through the speaker by sending iPod/iPhone’s audio signal using a Wireless Transmitter. The Wireless Transmitter's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and Wireless Transmitter should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when main unit is turned on.
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How to Link the Wireless Transmitter with the Main Unit Turn off your Home Cinema. Press the 4, 7, 6, 3 buttons on the remote control in order. • The Power LED will blink once. Connect the iPod/iPhone to the Wireless transmitter.
Return : To return to the previous menu. Settings : You can set the system setup and " View Devices Enter create accounts, etc. Samsung AppS : You can download various chargeable or free-of-charge application services. Recommended Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Contents 4...
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Press the ENTER button. The map and address appear on the screen. ✎ NOTE Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility for any interruption of the Internet@TV service caused by the service provider for any reasons. The Internet@TV service is to download and process data via the Internet so that you can enjoy the contents on the TV screen.
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Network Services Starting Internet@TV for the First Time To start up Internet@TV for the fi rst time, follow these steps: Access Internet@TV as described on the previous page. The Internet@TV screen appears. In most cases, immediately after, the Country screen appears. If the Country screen has appeared, use the ▲▼◄►buttons to select your country.
Help If you questions about Internet@TV, check this section fi rst. If none of the tips apply, please visit the help website. Using the colour buttons with the Samsung Apps • RED(A) (Login) : To log in to the internet service.
fi les in your PC using the product. To use AllShare, you must connect the product to your PC via the network (See pages 32~33) and install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. Visit the Samsung website at www.samsung.
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To use AllShare function, please locate both this product and PC in same subnet. HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 69 HT-C9950W_ELS_0914.indd 69 Application Program at a Glance SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server 2 3 4 5 My Computer C: Document and settings Admin...
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 I cannot eject the disc.
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Symptom Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or a strange noise is heard.) • The Product is not working normally. The rating level password has been forgotten. Can't receive radio broadcasts. While listening to TV audio through the Product, no sound is heard.
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Other information Symptom PC Share Manager function I can see folders shared through the PC Share Manager, but I cannot see the fi les. AllShare function Video is played intermittently. AllShare connection between TV and PC is unstable. BD-LIVE I cannot connect to the BD-LIVE server.
Weight Dimensions General Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio FM Tuner Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Video/Audio HDMI Front speaker output Centre speaker output Surround speaker output Surround Back Speaker output...
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Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and specifi cations are subject to change without prior notice.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Contact Centre Area ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ` Latin America...
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.