Samsung HT-C650W/XAA, HT-C550/XAA User Manual

HT-C550 HT-C553 HT-C555 HT-C650W HT-C653W HT-C655W

Digital Home

Theater System

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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
Triangle Is awarning sign alerting you of
dangerous voltage Inside the product.

CAUTION :

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

The explanation point within the triangle is
a warning sign alerting you of important
instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not

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expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the fl oor/wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This product is classifi ed as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

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Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specifi ed herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 except for deviations

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pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated 24, 2007

This product satisfi es FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other
equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded
cables and connectors for connections.

CAUTION

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

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no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.

The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay

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readily operable at any time.

DANGER

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR)

CAUTION

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

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WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM (IEC
60825-1)

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS

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OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN
COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION : FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s

authority to operate it.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating
instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these Instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachment/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Precautions

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with

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the identifi cation sticker located on the back of your product.

Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture),

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with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches).

Do not place the product on amplifi ers or other equipment

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which may become hot.
Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.

Do not stack anything on top of the product.

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Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is

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empty.

In order to disconnect the product completely from the power

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supply, remove the AC plug from the wall outlet, especially
when left unused for a long period of time.

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During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the
wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could
damage the product.

Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other

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heat sources. This could lead to overheating and
malfunction of the product.

Protect the product from moisture, and excess heat or

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equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fi elds (i.
e. speakers.).

Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the

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product malfunctions.

Your product is not intended for industrial use. Use of

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this product is for personal use only.

Condensation may occur if your product or disc has

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been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the
product during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours
until the product has reached room temperature before
using.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals

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that are harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household
trash.

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below.

Video Cable

(AH39-40001V)

Toroidal Ferrite Core

(3301-000144)

FM Antenna

(AH42-00017A)

User's Manual

(AH68-02269R)

ASC microphone

(AH30-00099A)

FUNCTION

POWER

TV SOURCE

DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP

㪈㪉㪊

㪋㪌㪍

㪎㪏㪇㪐

DSP /EQ

MUTE

TUNING

VOL

/CH

REPEAT

DISC MENU MENU

TITLE MENU

TOOLS

INFO

RETURN

EXIT

MO/ST CD RIPPING

TUNER MEMORY

ABCD

S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE

DIMMER

P .BASS

Remote Control (AH59-02291A)/

Batteries (AAA size) (4301-000116)

iPod Dock

(AH96-00051A)

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Safety Information

Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs

Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and
picture quality or cause skipping.

Be especially careful not to scratch discs when
handling them.

Holding discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

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Hold the disc by the edges so that
fi ngerprints will not get on the surface.

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Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Disc Storage

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Do not keep in direct sunlight

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Keep in a cool ventilated area

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Keep in a clean Protection jacket.
Store vertically.

NOTE

✎

Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt.




Do not load cracked or scratched discs.

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format
created by DivX,Inc. This is an offi cial DivX Certifi ed
device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more
information and software tools to convert your fi les into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certifi ed® device must be
registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To
generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device
setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the
registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.

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DivX Certifi ed® to play DivX ® video

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iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

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“Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274”

© 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights
reserved.

Handling and Storing Discs

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If you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it with a
mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a soft cloth.

When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the

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outside of the disc

NOTE

✎

Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact

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with cold parts inside the product. When condensation
forms inside the product, it may not operate correctly. If
this occurs, remove the disc and let the product stand
for 1 or 2 hours with the power on.

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. Connecting to a VCR
results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD
discs.

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“This item incorporates copy protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and
disassembly are prohibited.”

License

Copyright

Copy Protection

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION

2

GETTING STARTED

7

CONNECTIONS

15

SETUP

26

2 Safety Warnings
3 Important Safety Instructions
3 Precautions
3 Accessories
4 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
4 License
4 Copyright
4 Copy Protection

7 Features
7 Icons that will be used in manual
8 Disc Types and Characteristics
11 Description
11 Front Panel
12 Rear Panel
13 Remote control

15 Connecting the Speakers
22 Connecting the Video Out to your TV
24 Connecting the FM Antenna
24

Connecting Audio from External Components

26 Before Starting (Initial Setting)
26 Setting the Setup menu
27 Display
27 TV Aspect
27 BD Wise
27 Resolution
27 HDMI Format
28 Audio
28 Speaker Setting
29 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
30 DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
30 AV-SYNC
30 HDMI AUDIO
30 EQ Optimizer
31 System
31 Initial Setting
31 DivX(R) Registration
31 Language
31 Security
31 Parental Rating
31 Change Password
31 Support
31 Product Information

ENGLISH

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Contents

BASIC FUNCTIONS

32

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

32 Disc Playback
32 Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback
33 JPEG File Playback
33 Using the Playback Function
37 Sound Mode
39 Listening to Radio

40 USB Function
40 Using an iPod
42 CD Ripping

40

OTHER INFORMATION

43 Troubleshooting
44 Country code list
45 Index
46 Specifi cations

43

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

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Getting Started

01 Getting Started

Features

Playback of many disc types

This product allows you to play back various discs,
including DVD-Video, DVD±R/±RW , CD-DA,
CD-R/-RW, MP3-CD, WMA-CD and DivX.

USB Host support

You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures, movies
and music saved on a MP3 player, digital camera or
USB memory stick by connecting the storage device
to the USB port of the product.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a form of multi-channel audio
signal decoding technology that improves upon
existing Dolby Pro Logic.

HDMI

HDMI transmits DVD video and audio signals
simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.

The 1080p(Full HD) resolution provides even clearer
pictures.

iPod & iPhone support

You can enjoy music fi les 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.

AV SYNC Function

Video may lag behind the audio if the product is
connected to a digital TV.
To compensate for this, you can adjust the audio delay
time to sync up with the video.

Icons that will be used in manual

Make sure to check the following terms before
reading the user manual.

Icon Term Defi nition

This involves a function
available with DVD-Video or
DVD±R/±RW discs that
have been recorded and
fi nalized in Video Mode.

This involves a function

CD

available with a data CD (CD
DA, CD-R/-RW).

This involves a function
available with CD-R/-RW
discs.

This involves a function
available with CD-R/-RW
discs.

This involves a function
available with MPEG4 discs.
(DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/-RW)

This involves a case where a
function does not operate or
settings may be canceled.

This involves tips or instructions
on the page that help each
function operate.

This function provides direct and

Key

easy access pressing the button
on the remote control.

d

B

A

G

D

!

✎

DVD

MP3

JPEG

DivX

CAUTION

NOTE

Shortcut

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Disc Types and Characteristics

Region Code

The product and the discs are coded by region. These
regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the
codes do not match, the disc will not play.

Disc Type

DVD-VIDEO

Region

Code

The U.S., U.S. territories and

1

Canada

Europe, Japan, the Middle East,

2

Egypt, South Africa, Greenland

Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines,

3

Indonesia, Hong Kong

Mexico, South America, Central
America, Australia, New Zealand,

4

Pacifi c Islands, Caribbean

Russia, Eastern Europe, India,
most of Africa, North Korea,

5

Mongolia

China

6

Area

Disc types that can be played

Disc Types &

Mark (Logo)

DVD-VIDEO

AUDIO-CD

DivX

Do not use the following type of discs!

LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-

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RAM discs cannot be played in this unit.
If such discs are played, a <WRONG DISC
FORMAT> message appears on the TV screen.

DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this

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product.
If such discs are played, a <Wrong Region. Please
check Disc.> message appears on the TV screen.

Recorded

Signals

AUDIO

+

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

+

VIDEO

Disc
Size

5 inches

3 1/2

inches

5 inches

3 1/2

inches

5

inches

3 1/2

inches

Max. Playing Time

Approx. 240 min.

(single-sided)

Approx. 480 min.

(double-sided)

Approx. 80 min.

(single-sided)

Approx. 160 min.

(double-sided)

74 min.

20 min.

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Disc Types And Disc Format

This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media fi les.

CD-R Discs

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Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on

the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the
condition of the disc.

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Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc.

Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minutes as
they may not be played back.

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Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable.

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Only CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully

played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open,
you may not be able to fully play the disc.

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CD-R MP3 Discs

Only CD-R discs with MP3 fi les in ISO 9660 or

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Joliet format can be played.

MP3 fi le names should contain no blank spaces

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or special characters (. / = +).

Use discs recorded with a compression/

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decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.

Only fi les with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions

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can be played.

Only a consecutively written multisession disc can

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be played. If there is a blank segment in the
Multisession disc, the disc can be played only up
to the blank segment.

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If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin

playback and not all of the recorded fi les may be played.

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For fi les encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

format, i.e. fi les encoded in both low bit rate and
high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the
sound may skip during playback.

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A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD.

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A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.

CD-R JPEG Discs

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Only fi les with the "jpg" extensions can be played.

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If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start

playing and not all of the recorded fi les may be played.

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Only CD-R discs with JPEG fi les in ISO 9660 or Joliet

format can be played.

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JPEG fi le names should be 8 characters or less in

length and contain no blank spaces or special
characters (. / = +).

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Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be

played. If there is a blank segment in the multisession
disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank
segment.

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A maximum of 999 images can be stored on a folder.

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When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG

fi les in the picture folder can be played.

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Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may

take longer to start playing or may not play at all.

DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs

Software updates for incompatible formats are not

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supported.
(Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than
800 x 600 pixels, etc.)

01 Getting Started

If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded

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properly in DVD Video format, it will not be
playable.

DivX (Digital internet video express)

DivX is a video fi le format developed by Microsoft and is
based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide
audio and video data over the Internet in real-time.

MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio
encoding, enabling to watch a movie at near DVD-quality
video and audio.

Supported Formats (DivX)

This product only supports the following media formats.
If both video and audio formats are not supported, the
user may experience problems such as broken images
or no sound.

Supported Video Formats

Format Supported Versions

AVI

WMV

Format Bit Rate

MP3

WMA

AC3

DTS

DivX fi les, including audio and video fi les, created in

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the DTS format can only support up to 6Mbps.
Aspect Ratio : Although the default DivX resolution is

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640x480 pixels, this product supports up to
720x480 pixels. TV screen resolutions higher than
800 will not be supported.

When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is

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higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience
shaking on the screen during playback.
Sections with a high frame rate might not be played

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while playing a DivX fi le.
Since this product only provides encoding formats

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authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX fi le
created by the user might not play.

DivX3.11~DivX5.1, XviD
V1/V2/V3/V7

Supported Audio Formats

80~320kbps

56~128kbps

128~384kbps 44.1/48khz

1.5Mbps 44.1khz

Sampling

Frequency

44.1khz

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Getting Started

Notes on USB connection

Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3
player, digital camera, USB card reader

1)

If a folder or fi le name is longer than 10
characters, it may not properly display or
operate.

2)

A subtitle fi le bigger than 148KB may not be
properly displayed.

3)

A certain USB/digital camera device, USB card
reader may not be compatible with the product.

4)

FAT16 and FAT32 fi le systems are supported.

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NTFS fi le system is not supported.

5)

Photo (JPEG), music (MP3, WMA) and video fi le
should have their names in Korean or English.
Otherwise, the fi le may not played.

6)

Connect directly to the product's USB port.
Connecting through another cable may raise
problems with USB compatibility.

7)

Inserting more than one memory device to a
multi-card reader may not operate properly.

8)

PTP protocol for digital camera is not supported.

9)

Do not disconnect USB device during a
"Reading" process.

10)

Bigger the image resolution, the longer the delay
to displaying.

11)

DRM applied MP3/WMA or video fi les
downloaded from a commercial site are not
played back.

12)

External HDD device is not supported.

13)

Supported fi le formats

Format

File name

File

extension

Bit rate

Version

Pixel

Sampling

Frequency

Still

Picture

JPG MP3 WMA WMV DivX

JPG

.JPEG

–

––

640x480

–

Music Movie

.MP3 .WMA .WMV .AVI

80~320

56~128

kbps

V8

4Mbps 4Mbps

V1,V2,

V3,V7

720x480

44.1KHz~ 48KHz

kbps

––

44.1kHz 44.1kHz

DivX3.11~

DivX5.1,

XviD

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Front Panel

01 Getting Started

Description

1 2 4 5 6 7 9 108

DISC TRAY

1

DISPLAY

2

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

3

OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON (

4

5

FUNCTION BUTTON (

TUNING DOWN & SKIP BUTTON ( )

6

STOP BUTTON (

7

)

3

AUX IN 1/

ASC IN

11

12 13

Insert disc here.

Displays the playing status, time, etc.

Detects signals from the remote control.

)

)

Opens and closes the disc tray.

The mode switches as follows :
DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX 1 ➞AUX 2 ➞ USB ➞IPOD ➞ FM.

Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.
Tunes down the FM frequency band.

Stops disc playback.

PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON (

8

TUNING UP & SKIP BUTTON ( )

9

VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON ( , )

10

POWER BUTTON ( )

11

AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECTOR

12

USB PORT

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)

Plays a disc or pauses playback.

Goes to the next title/chapter/track.
Tunes up the FM frequency band.

Volume adjustment.

Turns the product on and off.

Connect external components such as an MP3 player.
Connect to use the ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) function.

Connect here and play fi les from external USB storage devices such as
MP3 players, USB fl ash memory, etc.

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Getting Started

Rear Panel

1 2 3 4 5 7 8 96

5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT

1

CONNECTORS

iPod JACK

2

EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK

3

(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)

TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS)

4

HDMI OUT JACK

5

AUX IN 2 JACKS

6

VIDEO OUT JACK

7

COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS

8

VIDEO

DIGITAL
AUDIO IN

OPTICAL

iPod

WIRELESS

HDMI OUT

OUT

COMPONENT

AUX IN 2

OUT

FM ANT .

Connect the front, center,rear speakers and subwoofer.
(HT-C650W/C653W/C655W does not have rear speaker connectors on the product, the
rear speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver module.)

Connect the iPod dock connector here.

Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output.

The TX card enables communication between the product and the
wireless receiver module.
(The wireless receiver module is not provided for HT-C550/C553/C555 )

Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack
on your TV for the best quality picture.

Connect to the 2CH Analog output of an external device (such as a VCR).

Connect your TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT jack.

Connect a TV with Component video inputs to these jacks.

FM ANTENNA JACK

9

Connect the FM antenna.

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Tour of the Remote Control

Turn the product on and off.

If you want to change to Home Theater

or TV mode on the remote control,

check this button's LED color.

- Home Theater : Orange

- TV : Green

Press the number button to operate

options.

Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio

mode.

Press to skip backwards or forwards.

Press to stop/play a disc.

Cut off the sound temporarily.

Remote control

POWER

DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP

㪈

FUNCTION

TV SOURCE

㪉

㪊

㪋㪌㪍

㪎㪏㪇㪐

DSP /EQ

MUTE

01 Getting Started

This is the Function(mode) selection
button.
or
Press to select your TV's video mode.

To open and close the disc tray.

Set the Sleep time to shut off the
Home Theater.

Select the desired DSP/EQ audio
mode.

Press to search backwards
or forwards.

Press to pause a disc.

Adjust the volume.

Brings up the product's setup

menu.

Press to check the disc menu.

Used to change the audio/subtitle

language, angle etc.

Select on-screen menu items and

change menu value.

Return to the previous menu.

Allow access to common functions

of the

DVD Home Theater

such as

navigating the Photo List.

or

GREEN(B) : Press to preset FM stations.

Adjust the brightness of Display.

Regulate and stabilize the

volume level against a

drastic volume change.

REPEAT

MO/ST CD RIPPING

TUNING

/CH

TITLE MENU

INFO

EXIT

P .BASS

VOL

DISC MENU MENU

TOOLS

RETURN

TUNER MEMORY

ABCD

DIMMER S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE

Search for active FM stations and
change channels.

Allows you to repeat a title,
chapter, track or disc.

Use this to enter the Title menu.

Display current disc(file) status.

Exit the menu.

Allow access to common functions
of the DVD Home Theater such as
navigating the Photo List.
or
YELLOW(C) : Select MONO or STEREO

for radio broadcasting.

BLUE(D) : Converts CD audio into the

MP3 file format.

Select the desired P.BASS or
MP3 Enhancement setting.

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Getting Started

Installing batteries in the Remote
Control

* Battery size: AAA

NOTE

✎

Place batteries in the remote control so they match



the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
Always replace both batteries at the same time.



Do not expose the batteries to heat or fl ame.



The remote control can be used up to approximately



23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line.

Setting the Remote Control

You can control certain functions of your TV with this
remote control.

When operating a TV with the remote control

Press the DVD RECEIVER/TV button to set the

1.

remote control to TV mode.

Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

2.

While holding down the POWER button, enter

3.

the code corresponding to your brand of TV.

If there is more than one code listed for your

•

TV in the table, enter one at a time to
determine which code works.

Example : For a Samsung TV

•

While holding down the POWER button, use the
number buttons to enter 00, 15, 16, 17 and 40.

If the TV turns off, the setting is complete.

4.

You can use the TV POWER, VOLUME,

•

CHANNEL, and Numeric buttons (0~9).

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.

TV Brand Code List

Brand Code Brand Code

Admiral

(M.Wards)

A Mark

Anam

AOC

Bell & Howell

(M.Wards)

Brocsonic

Candle

Cetronic

Citizen

Cinema

Classic

Concerto

Contec

Coronado

Craig

Croslex

Crown

Curtis Mates

CXC

Daewoo

Daytron

Dynasty

Emerson

Fisher

Funai

Futuretech

General

Electric (GE)

Hall Mark

Hitachi

Inkel

JC Penny

JVC

KTV

KEC

KMC

LG (Goldstar)

Luxman

LXI (Sears)

Magnavox

Marantz

Matsui

MGA

Mitsubishi/

MGA

56, 57, 58

01, 15

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06,

07, 08, 09, 10, 11,

12, 13, 14

01, 18, 40, 48

57, 58, 81

59, 60

18

03

03, 18, 25

97

03

18

46

15

03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 84

62

03

59, 61, 63

03

02, 03, 04, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34,

35, 36, 48, 59, 90

40

03

03, 15, 40, 46, 59, 61,

64, 82, 83, 84, 85

19, 65

03

03

06, 40, 56, 59, 66,

67, 68

40

15, 18, 50, 59, 69

45

56, 59, 67, 86

70

59, 61, 87, 88

03, 15, 40

15

01, 15, 16, 17, 37, 38,
39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

18

19, 54, 56, 59, 60, 62,

63, 65, 71

15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59,

60, 62, 72, 89

40, 54

54

18, 40

18, 40, 59, 60, 75

MTC

NEC

Nikei

Onking

Onwa

Panasonic

Penney

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Portland

Proton

Quasar

Radio Shack

RCA/

Proscan
Realistic

Sampo

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Signature

2000

(M.Wards)

Sony

Soundesign

Spectricon

SSS

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tatung

Techwood

Teknika

TMK

Toshiba

Vidtech

Videch

Wards

Yamaha

York

Yupiteru

Zenith

Zonda

Dongyang

18, 19, 20, 40, 59, 60

06, 07, 08, 09, 54, 66,

03, 15, 17, 18, 48, 54,

15, 17, 18, 40, 48,

17, 48, 56, 60, 61, 75

18, 59, 67, 76, 77, 78,

00, 15, 16, 17, 40, 43, 46,

50, 51, 52, 53, 55

18, 40, 48, 54, 59,

15, 17, 18, 40, 48,

18

03

03

03

67, 73, 74

18

59, 62, 69, 90

54, 62, 72

63, 66, 80, 91

15, 18, 59

40

06, 66, 67

92, 93, 94

03, 19

40

47, 48, 49,
19, 61, 65

03, 40, 60, 61

15, 18, 19

15, 57, 64

57, 58

03, 40

01

18

60, 62

61, 95, 96

06

18

03, 15, 18, 25

18, 40

19, 57, 63, 71

18

59, 60, 69

54, 60, 64

18

40

03

58, 79

01

03, 54

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02 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.

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.
Example : For 32" TV's 6.56 ~ 7.87 feet(2~2.4m)

For 55" TV's 11.5 ~ 13.1 feet(3.5~4m)

Front Speakers

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Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°)
toward you. Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the same height
as your ear. Align the front face of the front speakers with the front face of the
center speaker or place them slightly in front of the center speakers.

Center Speaker

Rear Speakers

Subwoofer

CAUTION

!

Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if the speaker falls.



When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/ –) is correct.



Keep the subwoofer out of the reach of children so as to prevent them from inserting their hands or alien



substances into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer.

Do not hang the subwoofer on the wall through the duct (hole).



NOTE

✎

If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted because of the magnetic fi eld



generated by the speaker. If this occurs, place the speaker away from your TV set.

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It is best to install it at the same height as the front speakers. You can also install it
directly over or under the TV.

Place these speakers to the side of your listening position. If there isn't enough
room, place these speakers so they face each other. Place them about 2 to 3
feet (60 to 90cm) above your ear, facing slightly downward.

Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to handle

*

mainly sound effects and sound will not come from them all the time.

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you like.

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Connections

Speaker Components

HT-C550

(L) (R)(L) (R)

Connecting the Speakers

FRONT REAR

Speaker Components

HT-C553

(L) (R)

FRONT

(L) (R)

REAR

HT-C555

(L) (R)

FRONT

(L) (R)

STAND

STAND BASE

STAND

SUBWOOFER

SCREW (5×15): 2EA

SCREW (4×20): 8EA

CENTER

SPEAKER

CABLE

SCREW (5×15): 4EA

SCREW (4×20): 16EA

CENTER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Assembled Speakers

HT-C553

¨

FRONT

SPEAKER

HT-C555

¨

REAR

SPEAKER

SPEAKER CABLE

CENTER SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR

NOTE

✎

Refer to page 18 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand.



STAND BASE

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER CABLE

FRONT/REAR SPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

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