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Samsung HT-C420 User Manual

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HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd Sec1:1
HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd Sec1:1
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
HT-C420
2010-05-03
2010-05-03
5:03:09
5:03:09

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  • Page 1 Digital Home Cinema System Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd Sec1:1 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd Sec1:1 user manual Imagine the possibilities To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-C420 2010-05-03 2010-05-03 5:03:09 5:03:09...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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 •...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    • 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). •...

  • Page 4: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • “Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274” Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Copy Protection • Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your product directly to your TV, not to a VCR.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED CONNECTIONS HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 5 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 5 Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV...

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    Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS ADVANCED FUNCTIONS OTHER INFORMATION • Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. • An administration fee may be charged if either an engineer is called out at your request and there is no defect in the product (i.e.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Icons that will be used in manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon Term This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVD±R/±RW discs that have been recorded and fi nalised in Video Mode. This involves a function available with a data CD (CD DA, CD-R/-RW).

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Recorded Disc Mark (Logo) Signals Size 12 cm AUDIO VIDEO DVD-VIDEO 8 cm 12 cm AUDIO 8 cm AUDIO-CD AUDIO 12 cm 8 cm DivX VIDEO Do not use the following type of discs! •...
  • Page 9 DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs • Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions 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.

  • Page 10: Notes On Usb Connection

    Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader If a folder or fi le name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or operate. A subtitle fi le bigger than 148KB may not be properly displayed.

  • Page 11: Description

    Front Panel DISC TRAY DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( FUNCTION BUTTON ( TUNING DOWN & SKIP BUTTON ( STOP BUTTON ( PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ( TUNING UP & SKIP BUTTON ( VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON ( POWER BUTTON ( USB PORT HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 11 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 11 Description...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear Panel 2.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) HDMI OUT JACK AUX IN JACKS VIDEO OUT JACK COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS FM ANTENNA JACK English HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 12 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 12 VIDEO DIGITAL HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    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 Press the number button to operate options.

  • Page 14: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    NOTE  The remote control may not work or some operations may not be possible with some brands of TVs.  The remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. English HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 14 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd 14 TV Brand Code List...

  • 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. Front Speakers Subwoofer CAUTION  Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if the speaker falls. ...

  • Page 16: Speaker Components

    Connections Speaker Components FRONT Connecting The Speakers 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. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    Choose one of the four methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 4 (supplied) VIDEO HDMI OUT AUX IN AUX IN METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
  • Page 18 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 19: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    VIDEO VIDEO HDMI OUT HDMI OUT 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 20: Connecting Audio From External Components

    Connections Connecting Audio from External Components DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3Ω Optical Cable (not supplied) Set-Top Box OPTICAL AUX : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the back of the product to the Audio Out of the external Analogue component.

  • Page 21: Setup

    Setup Before Starting (Initial Setting) Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the fi rst time. Initial Setting screen will be displayed. Initial setting > On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays. English Korean Dutch French German...

  • Page 22: Display

    TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting. 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. English HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0607.indd 22 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0607.indd 22...

  • Page 23: Audio

    Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. • You can select either off, 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, Full. AV-SYNC Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV.

  • Page 24: Language

    Setup Language You can select the language you prefer for on-screen menu, disc menu, etc. Select the language for the on-screen Language displays. Select the language for the disc Disc Menu menu displays. Audio Select the language for disc audio. Subtitle Select the language for disc subtitles.

  • Page 25: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Disc 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 the disc tray. ✎ 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.

  • Page 26: Jpeg File Playback

    Basic Functions JPEG File Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG fi les 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 ◄►...

  • Page 27: Using The Title Menu

    Step Motion Play Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. ✎ NOTE  No sound is heard during step motion playback. 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the ◄,► button. •...

  • Page 28: Repeat Playback

    Basic Functions Repeat Playback dBAD DVD/DivX Repeat You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B Repeat) of the DVD/DivX. Repeat During DVD/DivX playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a desired repeat mode, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 29: Displaying Disc Information

    Displaying Disc Information During playback, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. Press the ◄► buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button. - You may use the number buttons of the remote control to control some items.

  • Page 30: Sound Mode

    Basic Functions Selecting the Subtitle Language Press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select SUBTITLE ( display. Press the ◄► buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle language. • Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each time the button is pressed.
  • Page 31 DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ • DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. • EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC etc. to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing.

  • Page 32: Listening To Radio

    Basic Functions Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ buttons • is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. •...

  • Page 33: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions USB Function Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product.

  • Page 34: 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 I cannot eject the disc.

  • Page 35: Language Code List

    Symptom • 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. Enter the appropriate code number for OTHERS in the Disc Menu, Audio and Subtitle.

  • Page 36: Other Information 34

    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.
  • Page 37 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Centre ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com...
  • Page 38 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.

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