Samsung Ht C5500 User Manual

							
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Safety Information
Safety Warnings
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK)\
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVI\
CE PERSONNEL.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates “dangerous 
voltage” inside the product that presents 
a risk of electric shock or personal injury.CAUTION  : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG 
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.This symbol indicates important 
instructions accompanying the 
product.
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.
The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall 
stay readily operable at any time.
This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet 
with a protective grounding connection. 
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug 
must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the 
mains plug shall be readily operable.
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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 Compact Disc player is classifi ed as a 
CLASS 1 LASER product.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of 
procedures other than those specifi ed herein 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION  
   INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 
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Wiring the Main Power Supply Plug (UK Only)
IMPORTANT NOTICEThe mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorpo\
rating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated 
on the pin face of the plug and if it requires replacing, a fuse approve\
d to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. 
Never use the plug with the fuse cover removed. If the cover is detachab\
le and a replacement is required, it must be of 
the same colour as the fuse fitted in the plug. Replacement covers are a\
vailable from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not 
suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long eno\
ugh to reach a power point, you should obtain a 
suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assis\
tance. However, if there is no alternative to cutting 
off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do no\
t connect the plug to a mains socket as there is 
a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.  Never attempt to insert bare wires directly into a mains socket. A 
plug and fuse must be used at all times.
IMPORTANTThe wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the followin\
g code:–  BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN 
= LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings iden\
tifying the terminals in your plug, 
proceed as follows:–The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the t\
erminal marked with the letter N or 
coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the\
 terminal marked with the let-
ter L or coloured BROWN or RED.
WARNING :   DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH  L\
ETTER E OR 
BY THE EARTH SYMBOL  , OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
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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), wit\
h enough space around it for ventilation 
(7.5~10cm). 
Do not place the product on amplifi ers or other equipment which may become hot. 
Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. 
Do not stack anything on top of the product. 
Before moving the product, ensure the Disc Insert Hole is empty. 
In order to disconnect the product completely from the power supply, rem\
ove the main plug from the wall outlet, 
especially when left unused for a long period of time.
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC main plug from the wall outlet. \
Voltage peaks due to lightning could 
damage the product.
Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This\
 could lead to overheating and 
malfunction of the product.
 Protect the product from moisture, and excess heat or equipment creatin\
g strong magnetic or electric fi elds (i.e. 
speakers.).
Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the product malfunction\
s. 
Your product is not intended for industrial use. Use of this product is \
for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your product or disc has been stored in cold t\
emperatures. 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 that are harmful \
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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. 
Hold the disc by the edges so that fi ngerprints will not 
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the 
disc.
Disc Storage
Do not keep in direct sunlight
Keep in a cool ventilated area
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.
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.
When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to 
the outside of the disc
NOTE
Condensation may form if warm air comes into 
contact 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.
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Licence
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be authorized by Rovi 
Corporation, and is intended for home and other 
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 
by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or 
disassembly is prohibited.
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. 
DivX Certifi ed to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, 
including premium content.
iPod is a trademark of 
Apple Inc., registered in 
the U.S. and other 
countries. 
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
< Open Source Licence Notice >
In the case of using open source software, Open Source 
Licences are available on the product menu. 
Copyright
© 2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights 
reserved.
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Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION
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2 Safety Warnings
3 Precautions
4  Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs
4 Licence
4 Copyright
GETTING STARTED
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7       Icons that will be used in manual
8  Disc Types and Characteristics
12 Accessories
13 Description
13 Front Panel
14 Rear Panel
15 Remote control
CONNECTIONS
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17  Connecting the Speakers
20  Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiver Module
22  Connecting External Devices/your TV via HDMI
24  Connecting the Video Out to your TV
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Connecting Audio from External Components26  Connecting to the Network
27  Connecting the FM Antenna
SETUP
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28  Before Starting (Initial Settings)
29  Setting the Menu
30 Display
30 TV Aspect
30 BD Wise
30 Resolution
32 HDMI Format
32  Movie Frame (24 Fs)
32 Progressive Mode
32 Still Mode
32  HDMI Deep Color
33 Audio
33 Speaker Setting
34  Musical Auto Calibration
34 EQ Optimizer
34 HDMI Audio
35 Digital Output
36  Dynamic Range Control
36 AV Sync
36 System
36 Initial Settings
36  Internet@TV Screen Size
36 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)
36  BD Data Management
37 Clock
37 DivX(R) Registration
37 DivX(R) Deactivation
38 Network Setup
38 Network Settings
41 Network Status
41  BD-LIVE Internet Connection
41 Language
42 Security
42 Parental Rating
42 Change Password
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Contents
SETUP
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42 General
42 Background
42 Energy Saving
42 Front Display
42  Power On/Off Sound
43 Support
43 Software Upgrade
43 Contact Samsung
BASIC FUNCTIONS
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44  Playing a Disc
44  Using the Disc menu / Title menu / Popup menu
45  Using the Search and Skip Functions
46  Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play
46 Repeat Playback
47  Using the TOOLS button
49  Listening to Music
51 Sound Mode
52  Playing back a Picture
53  Playing back a USB Storage
53  Listening to Radio
55  Using an iPod
NETWORK SERVICES
57
57 Using Internet@TV
61 BD-LIVE™
61  Software Upgrade Notifi cation
61  Using the AllShare Function
OTHER INFORMATION
63
63 Troubleshooting
66 Specifi cations
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference\
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01 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-ROMhThis involves a function available on a BD-ROM.
BD-RE/-R
zThis involves a function available on a BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the 
BD-RE format.
DVD-VIDEO
ZThis involves a function available on a DVD-VIDEO.
DVD-RW(V)
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This involves a function available on recorded DVD+RW or DVD-RW(V)/
DVD-R/+R discs that have been recorded and fi nalised.
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+R
Audio CDoThis involves a function available on an audio CD-RW/-R (CD-DA format)\
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MP3
WMA -
wThis involves a function available in a CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R disc or a 
USB storage media containing MP3 or WMA contents.
JPEG -
GThis involves a function available in a CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R disc or a 
USB storage media containing JPEG contents.
DivX
MKV MP4 
DivXxThis involves a function available in a CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R disc or a 
USB storage media containing DivX contents.
USB storage  device -
FThis involves a function available on a USB storage device.
CAUTION -
!This involves a situation where a function does not operate or settings \
may 
be cancelled.
NOTE -
✎This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function 
operate.
Shortcut Key -
This function provides direct and easy access pressing the button on 
the remote control.
 
This product is compatible with the PAL colour system only.
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Getting Started
Disc Types and Characteristics
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc 
compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are 
compatible and not every disc will play back. For 
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
Playback may not work for some types of discs, or 
when specifi c operations, such as angle change 
and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. 
Information about the discs is written in detail on 
the box. Please refer to this if necessary.
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. 
Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of 
cigarette smoke on the recording surface may 
make it impossible to use the disc for playback.
When a BD-Java title is played, loading may take 
longer than a normal title, or some functions may 
perform slowly.
Discs that cannot be played
HD DVD Disc
DVD-RAM
3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring.
DVD-RW(VR mode)
Super Audio CD(except CD layer)
DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc CVD/CD-ROM/
CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD
CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
NOTE
Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased 
outside your region may not be playable with this 
product. When these discs are played, either 
“Cannot read this disc. Please check the regional 
code of the disc.” will be displayed. 
If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly 
in DVD video format, it will not be playable.
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Logos of Discs that can be played
Blu-ray Disc Dolby Digital Plus
PAL broadcast system in
U.K, France, Germany, etc. Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD High Resolution 
Audio Java
DTS-HD Master Audio | 
Essential BD-LIVE
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Region code 
Both the product and the discs are coded by 
region. These regional codes must match in 
order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, 
the disc will not play. 
Disc TypeRegion 
Code Area
Blu-ray
A
North America, Central America, 
South America, Korea, Japan, 
Taiwan, Hong Kong and South
East Asia.
B
Europe, Greenland, French 
territories, Middle East, Africa, 
Australia and New Zealand.
CIndia, China, Russia, Central and 
South Asia.
DVD-VIDEO
1The U.S., U.S. territories and 
Canada
2Europe, Japan, the Middle East, 
Egypt, South Africa, Greenland
3Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, 
Indonesia, Hong Kong
4
Mexico, South America, Central 
America, Australia, New Zealand, 
Pacifi c Islands, Caribbean
5
Russia, Eastern Europe, India, 
most of Africa, North Korea, 
Mongolia
6China
Disc Types
BD-ROM
Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc 
contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM 
may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs 
will contain movies in High Defi nition format, for 
playback on the product. This product can play 
back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.
BD-RE/BD-R
Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. 
BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making 
backups, or recording personal video.
DVD-VIDEO
A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-
minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subtitle 
languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture 
compression and Dolby Digital surround, allowing you 
to enjoy vivid and clear quality images. 
When switching from the fi rst layer to the second 
layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there may 
be momentary distortion in the image and sound. 
This is not a malfunction of the product.
Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is 
fi nalised, it becomes DVD-Video. Pre-recorded 
(pre-stamped) commercial DVDs with movies are 
also referred to as DVD-Videos. This product can 
play back pre-recorded commercial DVD discs 
(DVD-Video discs) with movies.
DVD-R/-RW
Once a DVD-R/-RW recorded in Video Mode is 
fi nalised, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play 
back may depend on recording conditions.
This product can play back DVD-R disc recorded 
and fi nalised with a Samsung DVD video recorder.
Playback can be perfomed with DVD-RW discs in 
the Video Mode and fi nalised only.
DVD+RW
This product can play back a DVD+RW disc 
recorded with a DVD Video recorder. Ability to 
play back may depend on recording conditions.
DVD+R
This product can play back a DVD+R disc recorded 
and fi nalised with a DVD Video recorder. Ability to 
play back may depend on recording conditions.
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Audio CD
An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is 
recorded. 
This product can play back CD-DA format audio 
CD-R and CD-RW discs. 
The product may not be able to play some CD-R or 
CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording. 
CD-R/-RW
Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. 
If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above 
disc, as the disc may not play back.
If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed 
session, you may experience delays when playing 
back the beginning of the disc or all recorded fi les 
may not play.
Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this 
product, depending on the device which was used to 
burn them. For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW 
media from CDs for your personal use, playability 
may vary depending on contents and discs.
Disc Format
Using MP3 disc
CD-R/-RW, DVD-RW/-R recorded with UDF, 
ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back.
Only MP3 fi les with the “.mp3” or “.MP3” extension 
can be played.
Playable bit rate range is from 56 Kbps to 320 Kbps.
Playable sample-rate is 32KHz to 48KHz.
The product can handle a maximum of 1500 fi les and 
folders under a parent folder. For MP3 fi les recorded with 
a VBR(Variable Bit Rates), the sound may cut in and out.
Using JPEG disc
CD-R/-RW, DVD-RW/-R recorded with UDF, 
ISO9660 or JOLIET format can be played back.
Only JPEG fi les with the ".jpg", ".JPG", ".jpeg" or 
"JPEG" extension can be displayed.
Progressive JPEG is supported.
DVD-RW/-R (V)
This is a format that is used for recording data on a 
DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be played by 
this product once it has been fi nalised.
If a disc that has been recorded in Video Mode by a 
different maker’s recorder but has not been fi nalised, 
it cannot be played by this product.
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DivX(Digital 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 so that the users can 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 DivX3.11~DivX5.1, XviD
Supported Audio Formats
Format Bit Rate Sampling 
Frequency
MP3 80~384kbps 44.1khz
AC3 128~384kbps 44.1/48khz
DTS 1.5Mbps 44.1khz
DivX fi les, including audio and video fi les, created 
in the DTS format can only support up to 6Mbps.
Aspect Ratio : Although the default DivX resolution 
is 640x480 pixels (4:3), this product supports up 
to 800x600 pixels (16:9). TV screen resolutions 
higher than 800 will not be supported.
When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is 
higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience 
shaking on the screen during playback.
Qpel and gmc is not supported.
MKV, MP4
CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW, USB, PC streaming
Video Files with the following extensions can be 
played. : .avi, .divx, .mkv, .mp4, .AVI, .DIVX, 
.MKV, .MP4
NOTE
Some DivX, MKV and MP4 format discs may 
not play, depending on the video resolution and 
frame rate condition.
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