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- Page 1 HT-C5900 HT-C5950 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...
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Page 2: Safety Information
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 CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC This symbol indicates important voltage”... -
Page 3: Viewing Tv Using The 3D Function
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
If you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a soft cloth. © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights • When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to reserved. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Warnings SAFETY INFORMATION Precautions Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Icons that will be used in manual GETTING STARTED Disc Types and Characteristics Accessories Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control CONNECTIONS Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI Connecting the FM Antenna Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the Speaker Cables... - Page 6 General Background Front Display Power On/Off Sound Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung BASIC FUNCTIONS 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...
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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. 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. -
Page 8: Disc Types And Characteristics
For Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc 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 PAL broadcast system in ... -
Page 9: Region Code
Mongolia • This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded and fi nalsed with a Samsung DVD video recorder. China • Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalsed only. -
Page 10: Disc Format
Getting Started 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. -
Page 11: Supported File Formats
Supported File Formats Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution 1920x1080 Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 XviD 1920x1080 *.avi MP4v3 1920x1080 1920x1080 H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP 1920x1080 1920x1080 DivX 5.1/6.0 *.mkv 1920x1080 XviD H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 1920x1080 VC-1 AP *.wmv WMV (wmv9) VC-1 SM... -
Page 12: Notes On Usb Connection
Getting Started Bigger the image resolution, the longer the Notes on USB connection delay to displaying. DRM applied MP3 fi les downloaded from a Supported devices: commercial site are not played back. USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, External HDD device is not supported. USB card reader Supported fi... -
Page 13: Description
Description Front Panel ASC IN Turns the product on and off. POWER BUTTON ( DISC TRAY Insert disc here. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. The mode switches as follows : FUNCTION BUTTON BD/DVD... -
Page 14: Rear Panel
Getting Started Rear Panel FM ANT COMPONENT OUT DIGITAL HDMI IN WIRELESS HDMI OUT AUDIO IN iPod OPTICAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3 AUX IN VIDEO OUT 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT Connect the front, centre, 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. -
Page 15: Tour Of The 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. BD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP If you want to change to Home Cinema or TV mode on the remote control, Set a Sleep time to shut off the check this button's LED colour. -
Page 16: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
Magnavox be possible, depending on your brand of TV. 59, 60, 62, 72, 89 Yupiteru Marantz 40, 54 Zenith 58, 79 The remote control will work with Samsung TVs Matsui Zonda by default. 18, 40 Dongyang 03, 54 English... -
Page 17: 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 18: Speaker Components
Connections Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components HT-C5900 CENTRE FRONT SURROUND SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-C5950 HT-C5950 (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 4EA SCREW (Small): 16EA CENTRE SPEAKER FRONT STAND (L) (R) CENTRE FRONT/SURROUND SPEAKER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER STAND BASE... -
Page 19: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand
(+), 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. In case of HT-C5900 Front Speaker (L) Centre Speaker Subwoofer... -
Page 20: Connecting The Optional Wireless Receiver Module
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. In Case of HT-C5900... - Page 21 CAUTION Do not insert any other card except the provided TX card. If a different TX card is used, the product may be damaged or the card may not be removed easily. Do not insert the TX card upside down or in the reverse direction. ...
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Page 22: Connecting External Devices/Your Tv Via Hdmi
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 analogue conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source. -
Page 23: Connecting The Fm Antenna
HDMI Auto Detection Function The product's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable before power is on. For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 31. • This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. •... -
Page 24: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv
Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Blue Green METHOD 1 COMPONENT OUT METHOD 2 Yellow AUX IN AUX IN 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. -
Page 25: Connecting Audio From External Components
Connecting Audio from External Components COMPONENT OUT COMPONENT OUT DIGITAL HDMI IN HDMI IN RELESS RELESS HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL AUX IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT White Optical Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. -
Page 26: Cable Network
✎ 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. -
Page 27: Setup
Setup Press the ENTER button. If you selected a Before Starting (Initial Settings) Network Setting, go to pages 38~39 for Turn on your TV after connecting the product. more information about the Network settings. (When the product is connected to TV for the fi rst When done, go to Step 8. -
Page 28: Setting The Menu
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. -
Page 29: Display
TV Screen Size Display Lets you enter the actual screen size of your You can confi gure various display options such TV so that the product can adjust the image as the TV Aspect, Resolution, 3D, etc. according to the screen size and display an optimal 3D image. -
Page 30: Tv Aspect
TV Aspect BD Wise (Samsung Products only) Depending on the type of television you have, you BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. may want to adjust the screen setting. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum •... -
Page 31: Resolution According To The Output Mode
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 576i(480i) 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 576i(480i) 1080p/1080i, 1080p@24F 576i(480i) Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080i... -
Page 32: Hdmi Format
Setup HDMI Format Progressive Mode You can optimize the colour setting from the Set to improve picture quality when viewing DVDs. HDMI 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. -
Page 33: Audio
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, centre, surround and subwoofer speakers. Settings Speaker Setting • You can set the Speaker Distance between Display Level 1ft(0.3m) and 30ft(9.0m). -
Page 34: Musical Auto Calibration
Setup ✎ Musical Auto Calibration NOTE Setting the Musical Auto Calibration By setting the Musical Auto Calibration (MAC) function takes about 3 minutes. function just once when you relocate or install the The Musical Auto Calibration setup can be made product, you can have the product automatically when there is no disc in the product. -
Page 35: Digital Output
✎ 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 •... -
Page 36: Dynamic Range Control
Dolby TrueHD Soundtrack. This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then AV Sync it supports the Anynet+ function. Video may look slower than the audio when the Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output product is connected to a digital TV. -
Page 37: Clock
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). ✎... -
Page 38: Network Setup
Setup Network Setup Network Setting To begin setting up the network connection for Internet Protocol Setup : Auto IP Address your product, follow these steps: Subnet Mask Gateway In the Home menu, press the ◄► buttons to : Auto select the Settings, and then press the DNS Server ENTER button. -
Page 39: Network Test
Use the number buttons on your remote to BD-LIVE Internet Connection enter numbers. Set whether to allow internet connection when When done with each fi eld, use the ► BD-LIVE service is used. button to move successively to the next •... -
Page 40: Security
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... -
Page 41: 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. -
Page 42: Basic Functions
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... -
Page 43: Using The Search And Skip Functions
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 Searching for a Desired Scene control. -
Page 44: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play
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 ✎... -
Page 45: Using The Tools Button
Information about the primary / secondary Using the TOOLS button mode will be also displayed if the Blu-ray Disc During playback, you can operate disc has a BONUSVIEW section. TOOLS menu by pressing the TOOLS button. Use the ◄► button to switch between primary and secondary audio modes. -
Page 46: Changing The Camera Angle
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... -
Page 47: Listening To Music
Listening to Music ENTER button : Plays and pauses the selected track. ◄► buttons : Fast Play. (except for Audio CD (CD-DA)) Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback STOP button : Stops a track. SKIP($) button : During playback, moves to the next page in the Music List or moves to the next track in the Playlist. -
Page 48: Playing An Audio Cd (Cd-Da)/Mp3
Basic Functions Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 REPEAT Insert an Audio CD (CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc During the Playlist playback, into the disc tray. press the REPEAT button. • For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the fi rst track will Select the desired play mode by be played automatically. -
Page 49: Sound Mode
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. -
Page 50: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode
Basic Functions Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Using the TOOLS button You can select the desired Dolby TOOLS During the slide show playback, you 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... -
Page 51: Playing Back A Usb Storage
✎ 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... -
Page 52: Listening To Radio
Basic Functions Setting Mono/Stereo Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control MO/ST Press the MO/ST button. • Each time the button is pressed, the Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. sound switches between STEREO Tune in to the desired station. and MONO. -
Page 53: Using An Ipod
Make sure to connect the dock connector so OPTICAL ANCE : 3 ANCE : 3 that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic iPod accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to the iPod and has been certifi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. -
Page 54: Watching A Movie
Basic Functions 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 55: Network Services
Settings : You can set the system setup and create accounts, etc. Press the ◄► buttons to select Internet@ Samsung AppS : You can download various TV and press the ENTER button. chargeable or free-of-charge application services. In the start screen of the Internet@TV service, you will see the service agreement screen. -
Page 56: Using The Keypad
Pressing the FULL SCREEN button on the Samsung Electronics shall take no legal remote while you are using the Screen Keypad responsibility for any interruption of the lets you to change the text fi elds to lower case, Internet@TV service caused by the service upper case, numbers and icons. -
Page 57: Account Login
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) ✎... -
Page 58: Service Manager
Network Services Service Manager Using the colour 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. -
Page 59: Bd-Live
Check the size of the remaining memory. to your PC via the network (See page 26) and The memory device must have at least 1GB install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE services. - Page 60 To select a device, use the RED(A) or Application Program at a Glance BLUE(D) button to select a fi le to play. (For playing back Video, Music or Photos fi les, see pages 42~50.) SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server Help...
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Page 61: 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 Check/Remedy I cannot eject the disc. - Page 62 Other information 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.
- Page 63 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...
- Page 64 Other information Specifi cations Weight 3.8 kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 63 (H) x 325 (D) mm General Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Signal/noise ratio 70 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB FM Tuner Total harmonic distortion 0.5 %...
- Page 65 Centre : 0.57 kg, Subwoofer : 3.80 kg *: 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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Page 66: Contact Samsung World Wide
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 Web Site Area Contact Centre Web Site ` North America www.samsung.com/ch 0848 - SAMSUNG (7267864, Switzerland www.samsung.com/... -
Page 67: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product
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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