Samsung HW-C500 User Manual

HW-C500
HW-C560S

AV Receiver 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.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC which
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.

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PRECAUTIONS

2.7 inches

SETUP

TONE CONTROL

3.9 inches

3.9 inches

3.9 inches

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install
your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure
the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the amplifier. In order to disconnect the player completely
from the power supply, remove the AC plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

SETUP

TONE CONTROL

INPUT SELECT ENTER

SOUND EFFECT

AUDIO

MULTI CH

ASC MIC ASC

TUNING

S. DIRECT

SELECT MEMORY

ASSIGN

INPUTAVSYNC

MODE

INPUT SELECT ENTER

INPUT SELECT ENTER

SOUND EFFECT

ASC MIC ASC

SETUP

TONE CONTROL

SOUND EFFECT

ASC MIC ASC

AUDIO

MULTI CH

TUNING

S. DIRECT

ASSIGN

AUDIO

MULTI CH

S. DIRECT

ASSIGN

INPUTAVSYNC

TUNING
MODE

INPUTAVSYNC

SELECT MEMORY

SELECT MEMORY

MODE

ENG

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

SETUP

TONECONTROL

INPUTSELECT ENTER

SOUNDEFFECT

AUDIO

MULTI CH

ASCMIC

TUNING

ASC

S.DIRECT

SELECT MEMORY

ASSIGN

INPUTAVSYNC

MODE

Phones

Protect the player from moisture(i.e.vases), and excess
heat(e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic
or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power
cable from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. Your
player is not intended for industrial use.

Use of this product is for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your player or disc have been

stored in cold temperatures.
If transporting the player during the winter, wait

approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room
temperature before using.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat
sources.

This could lead to overheating and malfunction of
the unit.

The batteries used with this product contain

chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Do not dispose of batteries in the general household

trash.

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Features

Digital AV Receiver

This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs
digital signal processing to minimize signal distortion and
loss.

Dolby Pro Logic II

DPL II processes any high quality stereo signal source
into fi ve separate full frequency channels.

DTS 96/24

DTS 96/24 encodes standard 16 bit/44.1 kHz sound to

24 bit/96kHz and applies it to a 5.1 CH sound track.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS provides a discrete 5.1 CH digital audio signal for
both music and movie contents and uses less
compression than Dolby Digital for richer sound.

ACCESSORIES

iPod

You can enjoy music fi les by connecting your iPod/iPhone
to the AV Receiver with the supplied iPod dock.

SFE (Sound Field Effect) Using
32bit Audio Digital Signal
Processing

Provides more realistic surround sound with normal
stereo audio sources.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function

Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate this
AV Receiver with a Samsung TV remote control, by
connecting the receiver to a SAMSUNG TV using an
HDMI Cable. (This function is available only in
connection with Samsung TV and DVD player
supporting Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).)

INPUT SELECT

POWER

TV SOURCE

AMP/TV DIMMER

BD/DVD

123

456

SLEEP

7809

PROLOGIC AUDIO ASSIGN

DSP

MUTE

TUNING

VOL

/CH

ASC

TUNER MEMORY SUBWOOFER MO/ST

SETUP/MENU

INFO

RETURN

EXIT

TVBD/DVD SAT

CD

iPod

MULTI CH AUX

Remote Control/

Batteries (AAA size)

FM antenna User’s manual iPod Dock ASC microphone

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Contents

ENG

SAFETY INFORMATION

2

FEATURES

4

DESCRIPTION

7

CONNECTIONS

14

2 Safety Warnings
3 Precautions

● CONTENTS

4 Accessories

7 Front Panel
8 Rear Panel
10 Display
11 Insert Remote Control Batteries
11 Operation Range of the Remote Control
12 Tour of the Remote Control

14 Speaker Positioning
16 Connecting the Speakers
18 Connecting External Devices/Your TV via

HDMI
19 HDMI Function
20 Connecting to your TV
21 Connecting a DVD or BD(Blu-ray) Player
22 Connecting a Cable, Satellite or Set-top Box
23 Connecting a CD Player
24 Connecting 5.1 Channel Devices
25 Connecting an iPod
26 Connecting the FM Antenna

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF YOUR AV

RECEIVER

27 Before Using the AV Receiver
27 Audio Setup
28 Selecting Digital/Analog Input

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Contents

SETUP

29

OPERATION

42

29 Setup Menu Tree
33 Setting the Speaker Size
34 Setting the Speaker Listening Distance
35 Setting the Speaker Level
36 Setting the Test Tone
37 Setting Dolby Pro Logic II Mode
37 Setting Dolby Pro Logic II
38 Setting Tone Control
39 AV SYNC
39 MP3 Enhancer
39 Smart Volume
40 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setup
41 DRC Setup
41 HDMI Setup
41 Variable Set

42 Using the Surround Modes
43 Using the Subwoofer Selection Button
44 Listening to the Radio
45 Using an iPod
47 Convenient Functions
48 Software Upgrade

MISCELLANEOUS

49

TROUBLESHOOTING

52

APPENDIX

54

49 Operating Your TV With the Remote Control
51 Operating your DVD or BD player with the

remote control

52 Troubleshooting

54 Specifi cations

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Description

FRONT PANEL

ENG

1

INPUT SELECT ENTER

INPUT SELECT

1

UP(,), DOWN(.), LEFT(<),

2

RIGHT(>), ENTER

3

SETUP

TONE CONTROL

4

2 3 4 5 7 8

SETUP

TONE CONTROL

SOUND EFFECT

ASC MIC ASC

AUDIO
ASSIGN

6

S. DIRECT

/STEREO

MULTI CH

INPUTAVSYNC

TUNING

MODE

SELECT MEMORY

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1716

Used to select a source. (FM  BD/DVD  SAT  TV  CD  AUX  5.1 MULTI CH 
IPOD AUDIO  IPOD VIDEO).

Used to move the cursor up, down, left or right and select an item in the SETUP menu.

Also used to select detailed options in the SOUND EFFECT mode and to change the tone level.

Displays the SETUP menu.

Used to set the bass, treble level and tone to on/off.

● DESCRIPTION

SOUND EFFECT

5

DISPLAY

6

VOLUME CONTROL

7

8

POWER

9

ASC MIC JACK

ASC BUTTON

10

AUDIO ASSIGN BUTTON

11

S.DIRECT/STEREO BUTTON

12

MULTI CH INPUT BUTTON

13

AV SYNC BUTTON

14

TUNING MODE BUTTON

15

SELECT BUTTON

16

MEMORY BUTTON

17

Toggles to select a surround sound mode.

Displays the speaker/audio input status, listening mode, etc

Adjusts the volume level.

Turns the receiver on/off.

Used to connect the ASC MIC for setting up ASC (Auto Sound Calibration).

Used to select the ASC(Auto Sound Calibration) mode.

Toggles to select an input mode for the selected source.

Used to select the S.DIRECT or STEREO mode.

Used to select a connected 5.1 multi channel player.

Used to select the Audio Delay Mode.

Used to select the Manual or Preset mode for FM radio.

Used to change the radio frequency.

Used to set a preset radio frequency.

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Description

REAR PANEL

< HW-C500 >

1 2 4 5 6

< HW-C560S >

1 2 4 5 6

3 7

iPod

10 11 12

3 7

13 14 158 9

iPod

10 11 12

* All those pictures of the Rear panel are based on Model HW-C560S.

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13 14 158 9

ENG

FM ANTENNA JACK

1

MULTI CH IN JACKS

2

VIDEO IN JACKS

3

HDMI IN JACKS

4

HDMI OUT JACK

5

USB PORT

6

VIDEO OUT JACK

7

COMPONENT VIDEO IN JACKS

8

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT JACKS

9

iPod JACK

10

OPTICAL IN JACKS

11

COAXIAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN)

12

AUDIO IN JACKS

13

SUBWOOFER AUDIO OUT JACK

14

(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)

Connect the FM Antenna here.

Receives the analog audio signal from an external player with a multi-channel port.

Receives the video signal from a video player (BD/DVD, SAT, TV).

Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

Can be only used for fi rmware upgrades.

Outputs the video signal to video devices (TV, Projector etc).

Receives the component video signal.

Outputs the component video signal.

Receives the audio/video signal from an iPod.

Receives the digital optical audio signal.

Receives the digital coaxial audio signal.

Receives the audio signal from a video player (BD/DVD, SAT, TV, CD).

Connect the subwoofer.

● DESCRIPTION

SPEAKER OUT TERMINALS

15

Speaker connection terminals.

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Description

DISPLAY

1 2 3 4

5

67

SPEAKER INDICATORS

1

LISTENING MODE INDICATORS

2

TUNING INDICATORS

3

AUDIO INPUT INDICATORS

4

SPEAKER LEVEL INDICATOR

5

RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATORS

6

MESSAGE DISPLAY

7

Displays the connected speakers.

Displays the current listening mode.

Displays the status of the current radio broadcast.

Displays the audio input signal type of the currently connected external audio source.

Displays the speaker level.

Displays the current radio frequency range.

Informs you of the status of the receiver.

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INSERT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

* Battery size: AAA

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

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Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

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Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.



Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.



Always replace both batteries at the same time.



Do not expose the batteries to heat or a fl ame.



ENG

● DESCRIPTION

OPERATION RANGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a
horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.

SETUP

INPUT SELECT ENTER

TONE CONTROL

SOUND EFFECT

ASC MIC ASC

AUDIO

S. DIRECT

ASSIGN

/STEREO

POWER

AMP/TV DIMMER

123

456

SLEEP

7809

PROLOGIC AUDIO ASSIGN

MUTE

VOL

ASC

TUNER MEMORY SUBWOOFER MO/ST

SETUP/MENU

RETURN

TVBD/DVD SAT

AUX

MULTI CH

INPUT SELECT
TV SOURCE

TUNING

MULTI CH

TUNING

INPUTAVSYNC

BD/DVD

DSP

/CH

INFO

EXIT

CD

iPod

SELECT MEMORY

MODE

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Description

TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2

INPUT SELECT

TV SOURCE

BD/DVD

3

POWER

AMP/TV DIMMER

1

456

SLEEP

7809

PROLOGIC AUDIO ASSIGN

MUTE

VOL

ASC

DSP

TUNING

/CH

15
16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

12

9

10

11

12

13

14

TUNER MEMORY SUBWOOFER MO/ST

SETUP/MENU

RETURN

MULTI CH

AUX

INFO

EXIT

TVBD/DVD SAT

iPod

24
25

26
27

28

CD

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ENG

POWER BUTTON

1

AMP/TV BUTTON

2

NUMBER BUTTONS

3

PROLOGIC BUTTON

4

SKIP BUTTONS

5

STOP/PLAY BUTTON

6

MUTE BUTTON

7

VOLUME CONTROL BUTTONS

8

SUBWOOFER BUTTON

9

TUNER MEMORY BUTTON

10

SETUP/MENU BUTTON

11

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT BUTTONS

12

RETURN BUTTON

13

FUNCTION SELECTOR BUTTONS

14

INPUT SELECT,

15

TV SOURCE BUTTON

DIMMER BUTTON

16

BD/DVD BUTTON

17

SLEEP BUTTON

18

Turns the receiver on/off.

Used to select the AMP/TV mode.

- If you select the AMP mode, the button will fl ash orange.

- If you select the TV mode, the button will fl ash green.

Used to select a TV channel.

Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode.

Press to skip backwards or forwards on a connected DVD/BD player or iPod.

Press to stop/start playback on a connected DVD/BD player or iPod.

Mutes the sound of a connected device.

Adjusts the volume of the selected device.

Used to select the Subwoofer.

Used to set a preset radio frequency.

Displays the SETUP menu.

Used to navigate the menus.

Used to return to the previous menu from the SETUP menu.

Used to select an input source.

Toggles to fi nd and select an input source.

Press to select a connected TV's video source.

Adjusts the brightness of the display.

Used to select the BD/DVD mode.

- If you select the BD mode, the button will fl ash orange.

- If you select the DVD mode, the button will fl ash green.

Used to set the Sleep Timer.

● DESCRIPTION

AUDIO ASSIGN BUTTON

19

DSP BUTTON

20

SEARCH BUTTONS

21

PAUSE BUTTON

22

TUNING/CHANNEL BUTTONS

23

ASC BUTTON

24

MO/ST BUTTON

25

INFO BUTTON

26

ENTER BUTTON

27

EXIT BUTTON

28

Toggles to select an input mode for the selected source.

Used to select the SFE mode.

Press to search backwards or forwards.

Pauses playback on a connected device.

Used to change the radio broadcasting frequency or TV channel.

Used to set the Auto Sound Calibration function.

Select MONO or STEREO for radio broadcasts.

Display information on the connected device currently being used.

Used to select an item in the SETUP menu.

Exits the SETUP menu.

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Connections

This section involves various methods of connecting the AV receiver to other
external components.

Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord.

SPEAKER POSITIONING

* The HW-C500 model does not supply speakers (sold separately).

6.6~9.8 feet (2~3m)

AV

RECEIVER

SETUP

TONE CONTROL

INPUT SELECT ENTER

SOUND EFFECT

AUDIO

S. DIRECT

MULTI CH

TUNING

ASC MIC ASC

SELECT MEMORY

ASSIGN

/STEREO

INPUTAVSYNC

MODE

14

SL SR

Position of AV Receiver

Place the AV Receiver on a dedicated stand or rack.

Subwoofer

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

Front Speakers

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 ears.

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 speaker.

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Center speaker

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.

Surround Speakers

Place these speakers behind 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 ears, facing slightly downward.

Unlike the front and center speakers, the surround speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects
and sound will not come from them all the time.

When you attach the speakers to the wall, make sure to fasten them tightly so they do not fall off.

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Speaker Confi guration

For the best surround-sound experience, you should connect fi ve speakers and a powered subwoofer.

The following table shows which channels you should use based on the number of speakers you have.

ENG

● CONNECTIONS

M

2 speakers 3 speakers 4 speakers 5 speakers

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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Connections

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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS (HW-C500)

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FRONT (R)

(not supplied)

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

(not supplied)

iPo

The HW-C500 model does not supply speakers (sold separately).



purchasing.

SURROUND (R)
(not supplied)

SUBWOOFER
(not supplied)

SURROUND (L)

(not supplied)

SW

CENTER

(not supplied)

Model HW-C500

AV Receiver HW-C500

Contact a Samsung Electronics retailer for

FRONT (L)
(not supplied)

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Connecting Speaker Wire

Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise.

1.

Insert the bare part of the wire into the hole in the side of each

2.

terminal.

Tighten the knob by turning clockwise to secure the wire.

3.

Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to prevent them from inserting their hands or objects into

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the duct (hole).



Never touch speaker terminals while the power is on. Doing so could result in electric shock.

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Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct.

Connecting the Speakers

Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker.

1.

Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the

2.

red (+) terminal, and then release the tab.

Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the AV Receiver.

3.

Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals on the back of the

•

AV receiver match the colors of the connecting plugs.

Black

Red

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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS (HW-C560S)

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ENG

ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

(not supplied)

The Active Subwoofer is sold separately. Contact a Samsung Electronics retailer for purchasing.

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M

FRONT (R)

PS-FC560S

iPo

SURROUND (R)

PS-RC560S

SUBWOOFER

PS-WC560S

SW

SURROUND (L)

PS-RC560S

CENTER

PS-CC560S

FRONT (L)

PS-FC560S

● CONNECTIONS

Model HW-C560S

AV Receiver HW-C560S

FRONT SPEAKER PS-FC560S

CENTER SPEAKER PS-CC560S

SURROUND SPEAKER PS-RC560S

SUBWOOFER PS-WC560S

Connecting the Speakers

Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker.

1.

Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into

2.

the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab.

Press down the terminal tab on the back of the AV Receiver.

3.

Insert the one wire into the terminal + and the other one into the

4.

terminal -.

Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals on the back of the

•

AV receiver match the colors of the connecting plugs.

Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children to prevent them



M

from inserting their hands or objects into the duct (hole).



Never touch speaker terminals while the power is on. Doing so could
result in electric shock.



Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct.

1

2

Black

Speaker

3

4

AV Receiver

Red

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Connections

OPTICAL
OUT

O

FIRMWARE UPDATE

iPod

CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES/YOUR TV VIA HDMI

HDMI is a digital standard 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.

By connecting through the HDMI(High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface) interface, you can play back digital video and audio.

DVD or

Blu-ray Player

•

Connect it if you want
to use Anynet+.

SAT

(Cable/Satellite/Set-top box)

Game console

Camcorder
or
HDTV Tuner

(HDTV Terrestrial Receiver)

NLY USE FOR

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System (HDCP) support

To play digital contents through the HDMI connection, both the connected external device and TV must
support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System (HDCP). This product supports HDCP.

Compatibility with a TV Supporting HDMI

A TV with an HDMI jack. Video/Audio

A TV with a DVI-D jack (TV supporting HDCP) Video

A TV with a DVI-D jack (TV not supporting HDCP) -

Audio from SACD discs will not be heard with this connection. To play a DVD disc whose copyright is protected



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by CPPM, use a player supporting CPPM.
The quality of the audio output through the HDMI jack (sampling frequency and bit rate) may be limited by the



performance of the connected device.
Since HDMI connection supports both video and audio, you don’t have to connect an additional audio cable.



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