Samsung HT-C7550W User Manual

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  • Page 1 HT-C7550W 5.1CH Blu-ray 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 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, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • < Open Source Licence Notice > In the case of using open source software, Open Source Licences are available on the product menu. Copyright © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INFORMATION GETTING STARTED CONNECTIONS SETUP 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 Remote control Connecting the Speakers Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the Power Cord of the Main Unit Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI...
  • Page 6 Background Energy Saving 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...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Term Logo Icon 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. •...
  • Page 8: Disc Types And Characteristics

    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 ...
  • Page 9: Disc Types

    • This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded and fi nalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. • Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalised only.
  • Page 10: Disc Format

    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.
  • Page 11 Supported File Formats Video File Support File Extension Container *.avi *.mkv *.wmv WMV (wmv9) *.mp4 *.mpg *.mpeg Music File Support File Extension Container *.mp3 *.wma USB Host Specifi cation USB Host Specifi cation • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. •...
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Getting Started Non-compliance • Does not support a device that requires installing a separate driver on the PC (Windows). • Does not support connection to a USB hub. • A USB device that is connected using an USB extension cable may not be recognized. Operational Limitations •...
  • Page 13: Description

    Front Panel DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR FUNCTION BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON POWER BUTTON ( DISC TRAY USB PORT ASC IN JACK ✎ NOTE  Software upgrades using the USB Port must be performed with a USB memory fl ash stick only. Description Displays the playing status, time, etc.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Getting Started Rear Panel HDMI IN JACKS SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS HDMI OUT JACK WIRELESS LAN JACK LAN TERMINAL EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACKS (OPTICAL) COOLING FAN iPod JACK AUX IN JACKS COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS FM ANTENNA JACK VIDEO OUT JACK CAUTION ...
  • Page 15: 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 numeric buttons to operate options.
  • Page 16: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    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 TV Brand Code List...
  • Page 17: Connections 17 Connecting The Speakers

    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. 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.
  • Page 18: Speaker Components

    Connections Speaker Components (L) (R) CENTRE FRONT SCREW (Small): 8EA (L) (R) SURROUND STAND POLE STAND BRACKET STAND BASE SPEAKER CABLE SWA-5000 Wireless Receiver Module ✎ NOTE  Refer to page 19 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand. English Connecting the Speakers Assembled Speakers...
  • Page 19: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand

    Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Connect the Stand Pole to the Stand Bracket. Insert and tighten three large screws into the three holes on the Stand Bracket as shown in the illustration. Straighten the speaker wire and route it through the Stand Pole. Connect the Stand Pole to the Stand Neck and Stand Base.
  • Page 20 Connections Insert and tighten three large screws into the three holes on the bottom side of the stand-base as shown in the illustration. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker jack. Fully insert the Stand Bracket into the speaker's clasp to stand speaker.
  • Page 21 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 22: Attaching The Toroidal Ferrite Core To The Power Cord Of

    Connections ✎ NOTE  Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the product, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.  If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card or any other device that uses the same frequency (2.4/5.8GHz) near the product, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
  • Page 23: Connecting External Devices/Your Tv Via Hdmi

    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.
  • Page 24 Connections Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI HDMI IN : Connecting to an External Component with an HDMI Cable Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital devices.
  • Page 25: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    Connecting the Video Out to your TV Blue Green iPod METHOD 1 : Component Video (BETTER QUALITY) If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable (not supplied) from the Component Video Output (Pr, Pb and Y) Jacks on the back of the product to the Component Video Input Jacks on your TV.
  • Page 26: Connecting Audio From External Components

    Connections Connecting Audio from External Components Optical Cable (not supplied) Set-Top Box OPTICAL 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.
  • Page 27: Connecting To The Network

    ✎ NOTE  Internet access to Samsung’s 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.
  • Page 28: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connections 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.
  • Page 29: Setup 29 Before Starting (Initial Settings)

    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.
  • Page 30: Setting The Menu

    ✎ 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.
  • Page 31: Display

    FULL SCREEN button on the remote control. 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.
  • Page 32 Setup Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc playback Output Setup Auto 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p/1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 720p 576p(480p) 576i(480i) • DVD playback Output Setup Auto 1080p 1080i 720p 576p(480p) 576i(480i) ✎...
  • Page 33: Hdmi Format

    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 ...
  • Page 34: Audio

    Setup Audio Speaker Setting Settings Speaker Setting Display Level Audio Distance System Test tone Network Language Security General s Select r Return Support Level You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Adjusting Front/Centre/Surround/Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to -6dB.
  • Page 35: Musical Auto Calibration

    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 5.1-channel sound fi eld optimized for your environment.
  • Page 36: Digital Output

    Setup Digital Output Set Digital output depending on the connected receiver. (For more details, please refer to the digital output selection.) • • Bistream(Re-encode) • Bistream(Audiophile) Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams. - Primary Audio : The audio soundtrack of the main feature.
  • Page 37: Dynamic Range Control

     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.
  • Page 38: Clock

    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.
  • Page 39: Network Setup

    Network Setup 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.
  • Page 40 Setup Settings Network Settings Display On-Screen Menu Internet Protocol Setup : Manual Audio Disc Menu IP Address System Audio Subnet Mask : 255 255 255 Network Subtitle Gateway Language : Manual Security DNS Server General Support > Move " Select Use the number buttons on your remote to enter numbers.
  • Page 41 Settings Display Network Settings Network Selection Audio System Connecting to network. Network Network Name(SSID) : shj Language Security Stop General " Select ' Return Support In the list of networks, press the ▲▼ buttons to select a network, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 42: Network Status

    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.
  • Page 43: Security

    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.
  • Page 44: Support

    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. English...
  • Page 45: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the PLAY (►) button or OPEN/ CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. Centre Disc Centre...
  • Page 46: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    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.
  • Page 47: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

    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 (►...
  • Page 48: Using The Tools Button

    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 Repeat Audio Subtitle Angle BONUSVIEW Video : BONUSVIEW Audio : Picture Setting ✎ NOTE ▪...
  • Page 49: Changing The Camera Angle

    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 f le (*.avi) within the same folder.
  • Page 50: Listening To Music

    Basic Functions Listening to Music Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback FULL SCREEN FULL SCREEN TOOLS TOOLS RETURN RETURN TUNER TUNER MEMORY MEMORY INTERNET INTERNET REPEAT buttons : Selects the play mode in the Playlist. SEARCH buttons : Fast Play. (Audio CD (CD-DA) only) PAUSE button : Pauses playback.
  • Page 51: Repeat An Audio Cd/Mp3

    Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. • For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the fi rst track will be played automatically. • For an MP3 disc, press the ◄► buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 52: Sound Mode

    Basic Functions If there is an undesired track in the playlist, press the YELLOW(C) button again. The selected track will be deleted. Press the ENTER button to play the selected tracks. The selected track will automatically play. TRACK 001 TRACK 001 TRACK 002 TRACK 003 00:08 / 05:57...
  • Page 53: Playing Back A Picture

    Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. PL II button. Press the When listening to music, you can experience MUSIC sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. MOVIE Adds realism to the movie soundtrack.
  • Page 54: Playing Back A Usb Storage

    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 side of the product.
  • Page 55: Listening To Radio

    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 # $ button • is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. •...
  • Page 56: Using An Ipod

     Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward.  “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to the iPod and has been certifi...
  • Page 57: Watching A Movie

    Watching a Movie You can play video fi les stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the product. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod Jack on the rear panel of the product. In the iPod screen, move to Settings > Videos, then set the TV Out option and the TV signal.
  • Page 58: Network Services

    Return : To return to the previous menu. " Enter Settings : You can set the system setup and create accounts, etc. Samsung AppS : You can download various chargeable or free-of-charge application services. Recommended Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3...
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 Network Services Account Login For a more enjoyable application experience, register and log in to your account. To do this, you must create an account fi rst. (For instructions on creating an account, refer to Internet@TV ID on this page) Press the ▲▼◄►...
  • Page 61: Samsung Apps

    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.
  • Page 62: Bd-Live

    fi les in your PC using the product. To use AllShare, you must connect the product to your PC via the network (See pages 27~28) and install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. Visit the Samsung website at www.samsung.
  • Page 63 During video playback, play time will not display.  To use AllShare function, please locate both this product and PC in same subnet. Application Program at a Glance SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server Help 2 3 4 5...
  • Page 64: Other Information

    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 65 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.
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67: Specifi Cations

    Weight Dimensions General Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity FM Tuner Total harmonic distortion BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video Video/Audio HDMI...
  • Page 68 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 69 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) www.samsung.com Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com...
  • Page 70 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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