HT-C6500 5.1CH Blu-ray Home Theater 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...
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 The lighting fl ash and Arrowhead within CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The explanation point within the triangle is Triangle Is awarning sign alerting you of...
RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Connecting Audio from External Components Connecting to the Network Connecting the FM Antenna SETUP Before Starting (Initial settings) Setting the Menu Display TV Aspect BD Wise (Samsung Products only) Resolution HDMI Format Movie Frame (24 Fs) Progressive Mode Still Mode HDMI Deep Color Audio...
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Energy Saving Front Display Power On/Off Sound Light Effect Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Playing a Disc BASIC FUNCTIONS Using the Disc menu / Title menu / Popup menu Using the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play...
You can enjoy music files by connecting your iPod to the product with the supplied iPod dock. BD Wise BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant Samsung products to the optimal settings between them. This feature is enabled only if BD Wise-compliant Samsung products are connected to each other using an HDMI cable. Internet@TV You can download various chargeable or free-of charge applications through network connection.
Getting Started Icons that will be used in manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Term Logo Icon Definition BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. This involves a function available on a BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE/-R BD-RE format.
For Blu-ray Disc Dolby Digital Plus additional information, refer to the Disc Types and Characteristics section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800 SAMSUNG. ✎ NOTE NTSC broadcast system in ...
Mongolia • This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded and fi nalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder. China • Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalized only.
Audio CD DivX(Digital video express) • An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is DivX is a video fi le format developed by Microsoft and is recorded. based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide • This product can play back CD-DA format audio audio and video data over the Internet in real-time.
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Getting Started Supported File Formats Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution 1920x1080 Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 1920x1080 XviD *.avi MP4v3 1920x1080 1920x1080 H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP(wmv1) 1920x1080 1920x1080 DivX 5.1/6.0 *.mkv XviD 1920x1080 1920x1080 H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 VC-1 AP *.wmv VC-1 SM...
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. USB Host Specifi cation • Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or USB Host Specifi cation require additional program installation when connected to a PC are not supported. • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. •...
Getting Started Description Front Panel DISC TRAY Insert disc here. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON BD/DVD D.
Rear Panel FM ANT COMPONENT OUT DIGITAL WIRELESS HDMI IN HDMI OUT AUDIO IN iPod OPTICAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3 VIDEO OUT 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT Connect the front, center, surround, subwoofer speakers. CONNECTORS The cooling fan supplies cool air to the product to prevent overheating COOLING FAN and always revolves when the power is on.
Getting Started 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. Set a Sleep time to shut off the BD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP procuct.
York 15, 17, 18, 48, 54, Magnavox be possible, depending on your brand of TV. 59, 60, 62, 72, 89 Yupiteru The remote control will work with Samsung TVs Marantz 40, 54 Zenith 58, 79 Matsui Zonda by default.
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.
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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 colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
Connections Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module To connect the surround speakers wirelessly, you have to purchase the wireless receiver module and TX card from your Samsung retailer. • This product should be connected with the SWA-5000 only. Center Speaker...
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✎ 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.
Connections 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 analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.
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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. Press the FUNCTION button to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input. The mode switches as follows HDMI Auto Detection Function Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the player to the HDMI IN...
Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Blue Green METHOD 1 COMPONENT OUT METHOD 2 Yellow VIDEO OUT 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.
Connecting Audio from External Components COMPONENT OUT COMPONENT OUT DIGITAL DIGITAL HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN OPTICAL VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT White Optical Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right.
✎ 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 network with a Wireless IP sharer. A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. Set the network options. (See page 38) Broadband service Wireless IP sharer Networking with PC for AllShare function (See pages 60~61) ✎...
Setup Press the ◄► buttons to the select the Before Starting (Initial Settings) desired Network Settings: Wired, Wireless or Turn on your TV after connecting the product. PBC (WPS), then press the ENTER button. (When the product is connected to TV for the fi rst (See pages 38~41) time, product will turn on automatically and the The Network Test will start and Initial Settings...
MENU Button : Press this to move to the home menu. select Internet@TV from the home menu. RETURN Button : Return to the previous menu. Download desired content from Samsung AppS. The access step may differ depending on the ENTER / DIRECTION Button: selected menu.
TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. BD Wise (Samsung Products only) TV Aspect BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. Depending on the type of television you have, you When you connect Samsung products with may want to adjust the screen setting.
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Resolution according to the output mode • Blu-ray Disc playback HDMI / connected HDMI / not connected Output Setup HDMI Mode Component/VIDEO Mode Component Mode VIDEO Mode Auto Optimal Resolution 480i 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 480i 1080p/1080i, 1080p@24F 480i Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080i...
Setup HDMI Format Progressive Mode You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI Set to improve picture quality when viewing DVDs. output. Select a connected device Type. • Auto : Select this to have the product • TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. automatically set the best picture for the DVD you're watching.
Distance Audio If the speakers cannot be placed at equal Speaker Setting distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the front, center, surround and subwoofer speakers. Settings Speaker Setting • You can set the Speaker Distance between Display Level 1ft(0.3m) and 30ft(9.0m).
Setup ✎ Musical Room Calibration NOTE Setting the Musical Room Calibration By setting the Musical Room Calibration (MRC) function takes about 3 minutes. function just once when you relocate or install the The Musical Room Calibration setup can be made product, you can have the product automatically when there is no disc in the product.
✎ Digital Output NOTE Be sure to select the correct Digital Output Set Digital output depending on the connected or you will hear no sound or a loud noise. receiver. (For more details, please refer to the If the HDMI device (Receiver, TV) is not compatible digital output selection) with compressed formats (Dolby digital, DTS), the •...
CEC. • You can set the audio delay time between If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then 0 msec and 300 msec. Set it to the optimal it supports the Anynet+ function. status.
Description of Device(Storage) Information on DivX (R) Registration the Product View DivX(R) VOD Registration Code to purchase • Total Size : Total size of the Device (Storage). and play DivX(R) VOD content. • Available Size : Available size of the Device (Storage). ✎...
Setup Network Setup Settings Network Settings To begin setting up the network connection for Display On-Screen Menu Internet Protocol Setup : Auto Audio Disc Menu your product, follow these steps: IP Address System Audio Subnet Mask Network Subtitle In the Home menu, press the ◄► buttons to Gateway Language : Auto...
Press the RED(A) button on the remote Settings control. Network Settings Display On-Screen Menu Internet Protocol Setup : Manual Press the PBC (WPS) button on your router Audio Disc Menu IP Address within two minutes. Your product displays System Audio : 255 255 255 Subnet Mask Network...
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Setup When done, press the YELLOW(C) button Settings on your remote, or move to the Done Display Network Settings button, and then press the ENTER button. Network Selection Audio The Network Connecting screen appears. System Connecting to network. Network Network Name(SSID) : shj Wait until the connection confi...
When done with each fi eld, use the ► BD-LIVE Internet Connection button to move successively to the next Set whether to allow internet connection when fi eld. BD-LIVE service is used. You can also use the other arrow buttons to •...
Setup Security General When you operate this menu for the fi rst time, Background password setup screen will be displayed. Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number Change the background theme of the menu screen. buttons. (Default password is set to 0000.) Parental Rating Settings Background...
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 by unstable of internet connection or consumer negligence during software upgrade.
Basic Functions Disc Structure Playing a Disc The contents of disc are usually divided as below. Playback • Blu-ray Disc, DVD-VIDEO Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open title 1 title 2 the disc tray. chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3...
Using the Title Menu Using the Search and Skip Functions During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to TITLE MENU jump to the next selection. During playback, press the TITLE POPUP MENU button on the remote control.
Basic Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Repeat Slow Motion Play hzZyx To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again. • In pause mode, press the SEARCH () Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Off, the button. press the ENTER button. If you press the SEARCH () button, the playback speed is reduced to ✎...
Information about the primary / secondary Using the TOOLS button mode will be also displayed if the Blu-ray Disc has a BONUSVIEW section. During playback, you can operate disc TOOLS Use the ◄► button to switch between menu by pressing the TOOLS button. primary and secondary audio modes.
Basic Functions • Caption Function User : The user can adjust the sharpness and noise reduction function respectively. Setting the BONUSVIEW • 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 The BONUSVIEW feature allows you to view fi...
Listening to Music ENTER button : Plays and pauses the selected track. STOP button : Stops a track. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback SKIP($) button : During playback, moves to the next page in the Music List or moves to the next track in the Playlist.
Basic Functions Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 REPEAT During the Playlist playback, press Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. the REPEAT button. • For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the fi rst track will Select the desired play mode by pressing be played automatically.
If there is an undesired track in the playlist, Sound Mode press the YELLOW(C) button again. The selected track will be deleted. DSP(Digital Signal Processor) Function Press the ENTER button to play the selected tracks. This will regulate and stabilize the volume level The selected track will automatically play.
Basic Functions Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Using the TOOLS button You can select the desired Dolby Pro During the slide show playback, you TOOLS Logic II audio mode. can use various function by pressing the TOOLS button. PL II button. Press the When listening to music, you can experience Tools...
✎ NOTE Playing back a USB Storage You must remove the USB storage device safely (by performing the “Safe to Remove Hardware” function) in order to prevent a You can use the USB connection to play multimedia possible damage to the USB memory. Press fi...
Basic Functions Setting Mono/Stereo Using an iPod You can enjoy music, video fi les from an iPod MO/ST Press the MO/ST button. through the product. • Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between STEREO and MONO. iPod •...
Make sure to connect the dock connector so In the iPod screen, move to Settings > that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. Videos, then set the TV Out option and the “Made for iPod” means that an electronic TV signal.
No Disc Change Device View Devices Enter Samsung AppS : You can download various Press the ◄► buttons to select Internet@ chargeable or free-of-charge application services. TV and press the ENTER button. In the start screen of the Internet@TV service, you will see the service agreement screen.
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fi elds to lower case, upper case, numbers and icons. Samsung Electronics shall take no legal You can use this Screen Keypad in a several responsibility for any interruption of the Internet@TV applications.
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Network Services Account Login System Setup For a more enjoyable application experience, Reset register and log in to your account. Resets Internet@TV settings to factory default To do this, you must create an account fi rst. (For settings. instructions on creating an account, refer to Internet@TV ID on this page) ✎...
Service Manager Using the color buttons with the Samsung Apps Delete and lock applications installed to Internet@ • RED(A) (Login) : To log in to the internet service. • GREEN(B) (Thumbnail View) : To change the Lock view mode. Lock the application. Accessing a locked •...
Check the size of the remaining memory. your PC via the network (See pages 26~27) and The memory device must have at least 1GB install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the PC. of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE Visit the Samsung website at www.samsung.
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Share from the menu bar. the sever function. Click Set Device Policy and click Accept. The search and skip operation may differ depending on the sever function. SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server Help Server : PC Share Manager If you press the STOP () button during video...
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 Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc.
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Symptom Check/Remedy Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • You can play 16:9 BD/DVDs in 16:9 Wide mode, 4:3 Letter Box mode, or 4:3 Pan - Scan mode, but 4:3 BD/DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the Blu-ray Disc jacket and then select the appropriate function.
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Other information Symptom Check/Remedy PC Share Manager function I can see folders shared through the • Since it shows only fi les corresponding to the Image, Music, and Movie PC Share Manager, but I cannot see categories, fi les that do not correspond to these categories may not be the fi...
Network Language Title menu LAN Cable Light Effect Title list Wireless Network TV Aspect FM Antenna TV Screen Saver Contact Samsung Mono/Stereo Movie Frame (24 Fs) Musical Room Calibration USB Storage MUTE Zoom Network Setup Network Settings Network Status English...
Center : 1.28 Ibs, Subwoofer : 9.92 Ibs *: Nominal specifi cation - 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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SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
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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 center. Customer Care Center Region Country Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx U.S.A...
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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com/us 105 Challenger Road Ridgefi eld Park, (7267864) NJ 07660-0511 Code No. AH68-02255R...