Samsung HT-C5530W User Manual

5.1ch blu-ray home cinema system
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  • Page 1 HT-C5500 HT-C5530W HT-C5550W 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 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: Precautions

    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

    Copyright contact with cold parts inside the product. When condensation forms inside the product, it may not © 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc reserved. and let the product stand for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Warnings 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 Connecting the Speakers CONNECTIONS Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting Audio from External Components Connecting to the Network...
  • Page 6 Background Energy Saving Front Display Power On/Off Sound 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 Repeat Playback...
  • 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 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 centre. ✎ NOTE ...
  • Page 9: Disc Types

    Mongolia • This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded and fi nalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder. China • Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalised 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 Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution 1920x1080 Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 XviD 1920x1080 *.avi 1920x1080 MP4v3 H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 1920x1080 VC-1 AP(wmv1) DivX 5.1/6.0 1920x1080 *.mkv 1920x1080 XviD H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 1920x1080 VC-1 AP *.wmv VC-1 SM 1920x1080...
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Getting Started • USB Host Specifi cation CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. • 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. •...
  • 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

    WIRELESS LAN VIDEO OUT Connect the front, centre, surround, subwoofer speakers. 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT (HT-C5530W/C5550W do not have surround speaker connectors on the product, the surround speakers are connected to the Wireless CONNECTORS Receiver module.) The cooling fan supplies cool air to the product to prevent overheating COOLING FAN and always revolves when the power is on.
  • Page 15: 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. Set a Sleep time to shut off the BD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP procuct. Press to select BD RECEIVER/TV mode.
  • Page 16: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Magnavox be possible, depending on your brand of TV. Yupiteru 59, 60, 62, 72, 89  Marantz 40, 54 Zenith 58, 79 The remote control will work with Samsung TVs Zonda Matsui 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 Speaker Components HT-C5500 CENTRE FRONT SURROUND SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Speaker Components Assembled Speakers HT-C5530W HT-C5530W (L) (R) SCREW (Large): 2EA CENTRE SPEAKER SCREW (Small): 8EA FRONT STAND  CENTRE SURROUND SPEAKER SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER SURROUND STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE...
  • Page 19: Installing The Speakers On The Tallboy Stand

    Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand * HT-C5530W only * HT-C5550W only Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand. Stand Base Stand Insert four small screws clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Speakers

    ✎ NOTE  HT-C5530W/C5550W do not have surround speaker connectors on the main unit. The surround speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver Module. See pages 21~22.  The surround speakers for HT-C5500 can also be connected to the Wireless Receiver Module (SWA-5000) if you purchase it separately.
  • Page 21 Wireless Receiver Module : SWA-5000 TX Card Wireless Receiver Module Speaker Cable (2EA) ✎ NOTE  This product should be connected with the SWA-5000 only. In case of HT-C5530W Centre Speaker Surround Surround Speaker (L) Speaker (R) Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE : 3 Wireless Receiver Module FM ANT.
  • Page 22 Connections 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 Black colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.
  • 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 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 The product's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable...
  • Page 25: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    Connecting the Video Out to your TV METHOD 1 Blue Green COMPONENT OUT METHOD 2 Yellow WIRELESS LAN WIRELESS LAN 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 26: Connecting Audio From External Components

    Connections Connecting Audio from External Components COMPONENT OUT COMPONENT OUT DIDITAL HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN OPTICAL WIRELESS LAN WIRELESS LAN 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 27: Connecting To The 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 28: Connecting The Fm Antenna

     This product is compatible with only Samsung's Wireless LAN Adapter. (not supplied) (Model name: WIS09ABGN). - The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is sold separately. Contact a Samsung Electronics retailer for purchasing.  You must use a wireless IP sharer that supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.)
  • Page 29: Setup

    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 39~42) time, product will turn on automatically and the The Network Test will start and Initial Settings...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Display

    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.
  • Page 32 Setup 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...
  • Page 33: Hdmi Format

    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 34: Audio

    Setup 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...
  • Page 35: Musical Auto Calibration

    ✎ 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 36: Digital Output

    Setup ✎ 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 37: Dynamic Range Control

    CEC. video.  If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then • You can set the audio delay time between it supports the Anynet+ function. 0 msec and 300 msec. Set it to the optimal ...
  • Page 38: Clock

    Setup 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 39: Network 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...
  • Page 40 Setup 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 System Audio within two minutes. Your product displays : 255 255 255 Subnet Mask Network...
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42: Network Status

    Setup 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 •...
  • Page 43: Security

    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 buttons. (Default password is set to 0000.) screen.
  • 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 by unstable of internet connection or consumer negligence during software upgrade. English...
  • Page 45: 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 46: Using The Search And Skip Functions

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

    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 48: Using The Tools Button

    Basic Functions  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 49: Changing The Camera Angle

    • 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 50: Listening To Music

    Basic Functions 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.
  • Page 51: Repeat An Audio Cd/Mp3

    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, press into the disc tray. the REPEAT button. • For an Audio CD (CD-DA), the fi rst track will Select the desired play mode by be played automatically.
  • Page 52: Sound Mode

    Basic Functions 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 53: Playing Back A Picture

    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 MUSIC...
  • Page 54: Playing Back A Usb Storage

    Basic Functions ✎ 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.
  • Page 55: Using An Ipod

    Setting Mono/Stereo Using an iPod MO/ST You can enjoy music, video fi les from an iPod Press the MO/ST button. through the product. • Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between STEREO FM ANT FM ANT DIDITAL DIDITAL WIRELESS WIRELESS...
  • Page 56  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 accessory TV signal.
  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60: Samsung Apps

    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 61: Bd-Live

    Check the size of the remaining memory. your PC via the network (See pages 27~28) 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.
  • Page 62 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 45~53.) SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server Help...
  • Page 63: 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.
  • Page 64 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 65 Symptom Check/Remedy PC Share Manager function I can see folders shared through • Since it shows only fi les corresponding to the Image, Music, and Movie the PC Share Manager, but I categories, fi les that do not correspond to these categories may not be cannot see the fi...
  • Page 66: Specifi Cations

    Other information Specifi cations Weight 3.5 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 10 dB FM Tuner Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion 0.5 %...
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Customer Care Centre  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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