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CD-R MP3 Discs
Only CD-R discs with MP3 les in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. MP3 le names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). Use discs recorded with a compression/ decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps. Only les with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played. 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. If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded les may be played. For les encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. les encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback. A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD. A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.
If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be playable.
DivX (Digital internet video express)
DivX is a video 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 AVI WMV

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

CD-R JPEG Discs

Only les with the "jpg" extensions can be played. If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded les may be played. Only CD-R discs with JPEG les in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. JPEG le names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). 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. A maximum of 999 images can be stored on a folder. When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG les in the picture folder can be played. Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.
Supported Audio Formats Format MP3 WMA AC3 DTS Bit Rate 80~320kbps 56~128kbps 128~384kbps 1.5Mbps Sampling Frequency 44.1khz 44.1/48khz 44.1khz

DVDR/RW, CD-R/RW Discs

Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.)
DivX les, including audio and video les, created in the DTS format can only support up to 6Mbps. Aspect Ratio : Although the default DivX resolution is 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 higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience shaking on the screen during playback. Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX le. Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX le created by the user might not play.

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. Adjust the volume.

REPEAT MUTE

Select the desired DSP/EQ audio mode. Press to search backwards or forwards. Press to pause a disc.
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.
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.
Display current disc(file) status.

Exit the menu.

RETURN EXIT
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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Installing batteries in the Remote Control

* Battery size: AAA

TV Brand Code List
Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) Brocsonic Candle Cetronic Citizen
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, 03 03, 18, 03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 03 59, 61, 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, 03 03, 15, 40, 46, 59, 61, 64, 82, 83, 84, 85 19, 03 06, 40, 56, 59, 66, 67, 15, 18, 50, 59, 56, 59, 67, 59, 61, 87, 88 03, 15, 01, 15, 16, 17, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 19, 54, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 71 15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59, 60, 62, 72, 89 40, 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

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1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the rst time. Initial Setting screen will be displayed.
Initial setting > On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays.

TOOLS INFO

The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the rmware version.
English Korean Dutch French German Italian

Select Return

1 2. Press the buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button to select Start button. 4. Press the buttons to select desired TV Aspect, then press the ENTER button. 5. Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC IN jack on the product. - Auto Sound Calibration screen will be displayed. 6. Press the ENTER button to select Start button. 3 2
MENU BUTTON : Display the home menu. RETURN BUTTON : Return to the previous setup menu. ENTER / DIRECTION BUTTON Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item. Conrm the setting. EXIT BUTTON : Exit the setup menu.

Settings

If the HDMI cable is connected to the product, TV

aspect does not appear.

If you want to move to the previous screen, press the

RETURN button.

Once you select a menu language, you can change it by
pressing the STOP () button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds with no disc inserted. When the Initial Setting screen does not appear, refer to the Initial Setting. (see page 31)

Function

DVD/CD
1. Press the POWER button. 2. Press the buttons to select Settings, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the buttons to select the desired menu, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the buttons to select the desired submenu, then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button. 6. Press the EXIT button to exit the setup menu.

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03 Setup

Display
You can congure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc.
On : The original resolution of the DVD disc will be output to the TV direct. Off : The output resolution will be xed according to the Resolution previously set, regardless of the resolution of the disc.

TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. Select when you want to see the 16:9 video supplied by the DVD without the black bars on top and bottom, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen(extreme left and right portion of the movie picture will be cut off). Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.
This will optimize the picture quality according
to the content (In the DVD disc, etc) that you want to play and the product or your BD Wisecompliant Samsung TV. If you want to change the resolution in BD Wise mode, you must set BD mode to Off in advance. If you set the BD Wise mode to Off, the resolution of the connected TV will be adjusted to its maximum resolution automatically. BD Wise will be disabled if the product is connected to a device that does not support BD Wise.

Resolution

Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. The number in 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p indicates the number of lines of video. The i and p indicate interlace and progressive scan, respectively. BD Wise : Automatically sets the optimal resolution when connected via HDMI to a TV with the BD Wise feature. (The BD Wise menu item appears only if BD Wise is set to On.) 480p : Outputs 480 lines of progressive video. 720p : Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. 1080i : Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. 1080p : Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.
When using HDMI, the screen is automatically converted to the If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in the wide screen. Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will
look different depending on the software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting. 16:9 Wide mode and TV Aspect is deactivated.
If Component or Composite is connected, the 1080P may not appear depending on TV.
resolution supports only 480i.

HDMI Format

BD Wise

(Samsung products only)

BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI output. Select a connected device Type. TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via HDMI.

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Speaker Setting

Speaker Size
You can set the Speaker Size of the Center and Rear Speakers, as well as Test Tone in this mode.

Settings Speaker Setting

Ideal Rear Speaker placement
Place all speakers within this circle. Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Center Speaker Dr: The distance from Rear Speaker
Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. Press the buttons to select On. The test tone will be sent to Front Left Center Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Subwoofer in order. To stop the test tone, press the ENTER button.
Setting the Center Speaker
If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the gure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
Distance between Df and Dc Delay Time 0.00ft 1.12ft 2.23ft 3.48ft 4.59ft 5.77ft
ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
By setting the Auto Sound Calibration(ASC) function just once when you relocate or install the product, you can have the product automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound eld optimized for your environment.
00 ms 01 ms 02 ms 03 ms 04 ms 05 ms

Setting the Rear Speaker

If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Dr in the gure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
Distance between Dr and Dc Delay Time
0.00ft 3.48ft 6.92ft 10.37ft 11.88ft 17.36ft

1/ AUX IN ASC IN

ASC Microphone
00 ms 03 ms 06 ms 09 ms 12 ms 15 ms

With

PL II (Dolby Pro Logic II), the delay time may be different for each mode. With AC-3 and DTS, the delay time can be set between 00 and 15mSEC. The Center channel is only adjustable on 5.1 channel discs. L: Front Speaker (L) R: Front Speaker (R) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer SL: Rear Speaker (L) SR: Rear Speaker (R)

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ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in
the product. You cannot adjust the volume during the ASC setup. If the auto sound microphone is disconnected during the ASC setup, the setup will be canceled. When ASC function is activated, the DSP/EQ, Dolby Pro Logic ll and P. BASS sound effects will not work. If the product is connected to external devices or other components (such as an iPod, AUX, D.IN), the ASC Setup may not work exactly.
Setting the Auto Sound Calibration function

takes about 3 minutes.

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. You can select either off, 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, Full.

AV-SYNC

Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video You can set the audio delay time between 0 mSec and 300 mSec. Set it to the optimal status.

Repeat

1. During DVD/DivX playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to select a desired repeat mode, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the buttons to select OFF to return to normal play, then press the ENTER button.
5. To return to normal playback, For DVD, press the buttons to select to OFF. For CD, press the REPEAT button to select to.
The A-B Repeat function does not operate with

DivX, MP3 or JPEG discs.

Title Chapter A - Off Track Dir (Directory) Disc Off

CD/MP3 Repeat

1. During the CD/ MP3 playback, press the REPEAT button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want.
(Normal Repeat Track Repeat All Random Repeat Section A-B)
(Normal Repeat Track Repeat Dir (Directory) Repeat All Random)

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Displaying Disc Information

Audio(

03/04 001/001 0:00:21 KO 1/2 EN 02/02 1/1

Change Select

): Refers to the lm's soundtrack language. A DVD Disc can contain up to 8 audio languages. Subtitle( ): Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc. You will be able to choose the subtitle languages or, if you prefer, turn them off from the screen. A DVD Disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages. Angle( ): When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the Angle function.
1. During playback, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. 2. Press the buttons to select the desired item.
Selecting the Audio Language
1. Press the TOOLS button. 2. Press the buttons to select AUDIO ( ). 3. Press the buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language is selected each time the button is pressed.
3. Press the buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button. - You may use the number buttons of the remote control to control items. 4. To make Disc information disappear, press the TOOLS button again.
If you are playing contents from the tools menu, some
functions may not be enabled depending on the disc.
You can also select DTS, Dolby Digital or Pro Logic,

depending on the disc.

Some tools menus may differ depending on discs and

TOOLS menu

Title(
) : To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identied as a Title. Chapter( ) : Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly nd a specic chapter. Playing time( ) : Allows playback of the lm from a desired time. You must enter the starting time as a reference. The time search function does not operate on some discs.

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04 Basic Functions 3. Press the buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired angle.

POPS, JAZZ, ROCK STUDIO CLUB HALL MOVIE CHURCH PASS
Select POPS, JAZZ, or ROCK, depending on the genre of music you're listening to. Provides a sense of presence as if in a studio. Simulates the sound of a dance club with a throbbing bass beat. Provides a clear vocal as if listening in a concert hall.

CINEMA

PROLOG

MATRIX

STEREO Provides the feeling of a movie cinema. Provides the feeling of being in a grand church. Select this for normal listening.
When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect
your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R) on the product. If you connect to only one of the inputs (L or R), you cannot listen to surround sound. The Pro Logic II function is only available in Stereo mode.

S.VOL (SMART VOLUME)

This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change when changing channels or during a scene transition.

Press the S.VOL button.

Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows : SMART VOLUME ON SMART VOLUME OFF

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Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control
1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2. Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the TUNING/CH ( ) button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. Manual Tuning : Press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to increase or decrease the frequency incrementally.

Presetting Stations

Example : Presetting FM 89.10 in the memory 1. Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. 2. Press the TUNING/CH ( ) button to select <89.10>. 3. Press the TUNER MEMORY button. TUNER MEMORY B Number ashes on the display. 4. Press the # $ buttons to select preset number. You can select between 1 and 15 presets. 5. Press the TUNER MEMORY button again. Press the TUNER MEMORY button before number disappears from the display. Number disappears from the display and the station is stored in memory. 6. To preset another station, repeat steps 2 to 5. To tune in to a preset station, press the # $ buttons on the remote control to select a channel.
Using buttons on the product
1. Press the FUNCTION ( FM. ) button to select
2. Select a broadcast station. Automatic Tuning 1 : Press the STOP ( ) button to select PRESET and then press the # $ buttons to select the preset station. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press the STOP ( ) button to select MANUAL and then press and hold the # $ buttons to automatically search the band. Manual Tuning : Press the STOP ( ) button to select MANUAL and then press the # $ buttons to tune in to a lower or higher frequency.

Setting Mono/Stereo

Press the MO/ST button.
Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between STEREO and MONO. In a poor reception area, select MONO for a clear, interference-free broadcast.

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Advanced Functions

USB Function Using an iPod
You can enjoy music and video les from an iPod through the product.
Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature
You can enjoy media les such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel sound, by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product.
1. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod Jack on the rear panel of the product. 2. Place the iPod in the dock. 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front panel of the product. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to select USB. USB appears on the display screen and then disappears. 3. Press the buttons to select Videos, Music or Photo. - Select a le to play.

Listening to Music

You can play music les stored in the iPod by connecting it to the product.

Safe USB Removal

To prevent damage to the memory stored in the USB device, perform safe removal before disconnecting the USB cable. Press the YELLOW(C) button. - REMOVE will appear on the display. Remove the USB cable.

Function iPod

1. Press the FUNCTION button to select iPod. 2. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod
Jack on the rear panel of the product.
To listen to your music les with 5.1 channel
sound, you must set the Dolby Pro Logic II mode to Matrix. (See page 38)
Remove the USB cable from the USB port
slowly. Otherwise, it may cause damage.
3. Place the iPod in the dock. Your iPod is automatically turned on. iPod appears on the TV screen. 4. Press the buttons to select Music.
5. Select the music le to play. - You can use the remote control or product to control simple playback functions such as the PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, #/ $, / and REPEAT buttons. See page 13.

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Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you When the product is powered on and you
connect an iPod, the product will charge your iPod's battery. Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label SAMSUNG faces upward. Made for iPod means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Works with iPhone means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPhone and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. connect your iPod and product.

Watching a Movie

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 Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

06 Other Information

Symptom
I cannot eject the disc. The iPod fails to connect. Playback does not start.

Check/Remedy

Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? Turn off the power and then turn it back on. Check the condition of the iPod connector and Dock. Keep the iPod S/W version up to date. Check the region number of the DVD. DVD discs purchased from abroad may not be playable. CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs cannot be played on this product. Make sure that the rating level is correct. Are you using a deformed disc or a disc with scratches on the surface? Wipe the disc clean.
Playback does not start immediately when the Play/Pause button is pressed. Sound is not produced.
No sound is heard during fast playback, slow playback, and step motion playback. Are the speakers connected properly? Is the speaker setup correctly customized? Is the disc severely damaged? On certain DVD discs, sound is output from the front speakers only. Check if the speakers are connected properly. Adjust the volume. When listening to a CD, radio or TV, sound is output to the front speakers only. Select "PROLOG" by pressing PL II (Dolby Pro Logic II) on the remote control to use all six speakers. Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound. Is the audio language correctly set to Dolby Digital 5.1-CH in the information display? Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of angle and distance? Are the batteries drained? Have you selected the correct mode(DVD RECEIVER/TV)? Is the TV power on? Are the video cables connected properly? Is the disc dirty or damaged? A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. Audio language and subtitles will not work if the disc does not contain them. Are you using a disc that does not contain menus?
Sound can be heard only from a few speakers and not all 6.
Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is not produced.
The remote control does not work.

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Index A

Accessories Angle Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Audio Language AV-Sync 30

Language 31

Mono/Stereo MUTE 39 13
BD Wise Before Starting (Initial Setting) 27 26
P. BASS Parental Rating Product Information Power Saving 31 32
CD Ripping Change Password Connections Speaker Wireless receiver module TV HDMI Component Composite AUX FM Antenna Set-Top Box VCR OPTICAL 25 25
Region code Remote Control Remote control sensor Repeat Resolution 27
Search Setting the Setup Menu Setup Skip SLEEP(timer) Slow motion Sound Edit Speaker Setting Speaker Size Step motion Subtitle Language S.VOL (SMART VOLUME) 37 38
Delay Time Disc Information Disc menu DivX(R) Registration Dolby Pro Logic ll Mode DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) DSP 38
Test Tone Title menu TV Aspect TV Screen Saver 27 32

EQ EQ Optimizer 38 30

HDMI Audio HDMI Format 30 27

USB Storage 40

Initial Setting iPod 31 40

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Specications
Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Signal/noise ratio Usable sensitivity Total harmonic distortion DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 5 inches (COMPACT DISC) CD : 3 1/2 inches (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video AC 120V, 60Hz 75 W 6.1 Ibs 16.9 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 10.8 (D) inches +41F to +95F 10 % to 75 % 70 dB 10 dB 0.5 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 20 min. 480i 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 load) 480i Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 load) Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 load) Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 load) 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p

General

FM Tuner

Video/Audio

Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Amplifier Subwoofer output Frequency range S/N Ratio Channel separation Input sensitivity
166W x 2(3) 166W(3) 166W x 2(3) 170W(3) 20Hz~20KHz 70dB 60dB (AUX)400mV
*: Nominal specication - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. - Design and specications are subject to change without prior notice.
SWA-5000(HT-C650W/C653W/C655W)
Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Output Frequency range S/N Ratio

50 W 2.52 Ibs 3 x 9 x 6 inches +41F to +95F 10% ~ 75% 166W x 2 CH 20Hz~20KHz 65dB

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Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Subwoofer 3 40Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M 170W 340W
Front/Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front/Rear : 1.28 Ibs, Center : 1.26 Ibs Subwoofer : 8.38 Ibs

Weights

Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input 5.1ch speaker system Front 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Subwoofer 3 40Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M 170W 340W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Front : 3.54 x 51.18 x 4.69 inches (stand base : 9.84 x 9.84) Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front : 6.11 Ibs, Center : 1.2 Ibs Rear : 1.28 Ibs, Subwoofer : 8.38 Ibs
Front/Rear : 3.54 x 51.18 x 4.69 inches (stand base : 9.84 x 9.84) Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front : 6.11 Ibs, Center : 1.26 Ibs Rear : 6.11 Ibs, Subwoofer : 9.9 Ibs

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Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1ch speaker system Rear Subwoofer Center Front 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 40Hz~160Hz 86dB/W/M 88dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 166W 170W 166W 166W 332W 340W 332W 332W Front : 3.54 x 51.18 x 4.69 inches (stand base : 9.84 x 9.84) Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front : 6.11 Ibs, Center : 1.26 Ibs Rear : 1.28 Ibs, Subwoofer : 8.38 Ibs
Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1ch speaker system Subwoofer 3 40Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M 170W 340W Front/Rear : 3.54 x 51.18 x 4.69 inches (stand base : 9.84 x 9.84) Center : 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer : 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front : 6.11 Ibs, Center : 1.26 Ibs Rear : 6.11 Ibs, Subwoofer : 9.9 Ibs Front/Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W

Latin America

Europe
www.samsung.ua www.samsung.com/lt
www.samsung.com/lv www.samsung.com/ee www.samsung.com/au www.samsung.com/nz www.samsung.com/cn www.samsung.com/hk www.samsung.com/in www.samsung.com/id www.samsung.com/my www.samsung.com/ph www.samsung.com/sg www.samsung.com/th www.samsung.com/tw www.samsung.com/vn www.samsung.com/tr www.samsung.com/za www.samsung.com/ae

Asia Pacic

Middle East & Africa

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
COUNTRY IN THE US CALL 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) OR VISIT US ONLINE AT www.samsung.com/us WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgeeld Park, NJ 07660-0511

Code No. AH68-02269R

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Check for the supplied accessories below.

Video Cable

FM Antenna

ASC microphone

iPod Dock

FUNCTION TV SOURCE

DVD RECEIVER/TV

DSP /EQ

REPEAT

TUNING /CH

DISC MENU

TITLE MENU

RETURN

TUNER MEMORY

CD RIPPING

DIMMER

S. VOL

AUDIO UPSCALE P.BASS

User's Manual
Remote Control/Batteries (AAA size)
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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.

Licence

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is an ofcial DivX Certied device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your les into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certied 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 Certied to play DivX video iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Pat. 7,295,673; 7,460,688; 7,519,274

Holding discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that 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.

Copyright

2010 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Do not allow the discs to become contaminated with dirt. Do not load cracked or scratched discs.

Copy Protection

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
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.
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 copyprotected DVD discs. 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 Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION

GETTING STARTED

Safety Warnings Precautions Accessories Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs Licence Copyright Copy Protection

CONNECTIONS

Icons that will be used in manual Disc Types and Characteristics Description Front Panel Rear Panel Remote control
Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Video Out to your TV Connecting the FM Antenna Connecting Audio from External Components

ENGLISH

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

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

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

OTHER INFORMATION

USB Function Using an iPod CD Ripping
Troubleshooting Language code list Specications
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

Icons that will be used in manual
Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon Term Denition This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVDR/RW discs that have been recorded and nalised in Video Mode. This involves a function 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. (DVDR/RW, CD-R/-RW) This involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled. This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate. This function provides direct and easy access pressing the button on the remote control.

01 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.

d B A G D

Disc Type
Area The U.S., U.S. territories and Canada Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacic Islands, Caribbean Russia, Eastern Europe, India, most of Africa, North Korea, Mongolia China

DVD-VIDEO

Shortcut Key
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Disc types that can be played
Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size Max. Playing Time Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) 8 cm Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) 74 min. 20 min. -

CD-R MP3 Discs

Only CD-R discs with MP3 les in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. MP3 le names should contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). Use discs recorded with a compression/ decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps. Only les with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played. 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. If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded les may be played. For les encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. les encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback. A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD. A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.

12 cm VIDEO DVD-VIDEO

12 cm AUDIO AUDIO-CD AUDIO + DivX VIDEO 8 cm 8 cm 12 cm
Do not use the following types of disc!
LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this product. If such discs are played, a <WRONG DISC FORMAT> message appears on the TV screen. DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this product. If such discs are played, a <Wrong Region. Please check Disc.> message appears on the TV screen.

TV's. Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default.

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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

02 Connections 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 2~2.4m For 55" TV's 3.5~4m

Front Speakers ei

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 centre speaker or place them slightly in front of the centre speakers. 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 60 to 90cm above your ear, facing slightly downward. speakers, the rear to handle * Unlike the front and centresound will not come speakers are usedtime. mainly sound effects and from them all the

Centre Speaker

Rear Speakers

Subwoofer

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

! 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).
If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen colour may be distorted because of the magnetic eld
generated by the speaker. If this occurs, place the speaker away from your TV set.
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Connecting the Speakers

Speaker Components

HT-C550

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

CENTRE

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER CABLE

HT-C553

(L) (R)

SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA

Assembled Speakers

CENTRE SPEAKER CENTRE STAND

STAND BASE SUBWOOFER

FRONT SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKER

HT-C555

SCREW (Large): 4EA

SCREW (Small): 16EA FRONT STAND CENTRE

CENTRE SPEAKER

STAND BASE

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE

FRONT/REAR SPEAKER
Refer to page 18 to install the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand.

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02 Connections

HT-C650W

HT-C653W

HT-C655W

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Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand
* HT-C553/C653W only - Front Speakers * HT-C555/C655W only - Front/Rear Speakers 1. Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to the Stand.

Stand Base Stand

2. Insert four small screws clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
3. Connect the upper Speaker to the assembled Stand.

Speaker

4. Insert another large screw clockwise into the hole on the rear of the speaker using a screwdriver.

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Connecting The Speakers

* HT-C550/C553/C555 only 1. Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 2. Insert the black wire into the black terminal () and the red wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. 3. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks.

Black Red

In case of HT-C550

Front Speaker (R)

Front Speaker (L)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL iPod

Rear Speaker (R)

Rear Speaker (L)
* Refer to page 16 for the speakers of HT-C553/C555.
HT-C650W/C653W/C655W doesnt have rear speaker connectors on the product.
The rear speakers are connected to the Wireless Receiver Module. See page 20~21.
The rear speakers for HT-C550/C553/C555 can also be connected to the Wireless Receiver Module

Do not insert any other card except the provided TX card.
If a different TX card is used, the product may be damaged or the card may not be removed easily.
Do not insert the TX card upside down or in the reverse direction. Insert the TX card when the product is turned off. Inserting the card when it is turned on may cause a problem. If the TX Card is inserted and wireless receiver module setting is complete, sound is not output from the rear
Speaker connectors on the product.
The wireless receiver antenna is built into the wireless receiver module. Keep it away from water and moisture. For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless receiver module location is clear of

any obstructions.

If no sound is heard from the wireless receiver module, switch the mode to DVD 5.1 channel or Dolby

ProLogic II.

In 2-CH mode, no sound will be heard from the wireless receiver module.
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Connecting the Video Out to your TV
Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV.
METHOD 1 METHOD 3 (supplied)
WIRELESS AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT

METHOD 2

METHOD 1 : HDMI
Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
METHOD 2 : Component Video
If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable(not supplied) from the COMPONENT OUT (Pr, Pb and Y) jacks on the back of the product to the Component Video Input jacks on your TV.
METHOD 3 : Composite Video
Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the product to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 480p(576p), 720p,1080i/1080p. See page 27 for the resolution This product operates in Interlace scan mode 480i(576i) for component/composite output. After making the video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the corresponding Video
output mode on your product. Turn this product on rst before you set the video input source on your TV. See your TV owner's manual for more information on how to select the TV's Video Input source. setting.
Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright
protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.

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HDMI FUNCTION HDMI Auto Detection Function
The product's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Using HDMI, the product transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack. HDMI connection description - HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. - If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen. What is the HDCP? HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, projector. etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.

When a HDMI cable is connected, composite(Video) and component video signals are not output.

Using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this product to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+. 1. Connect the the product to a Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. (See page 22) 2. Set the Anynet+ function on your TV. (See the TV instruction manual for more information.)
The Anynet+ function supports some buttons of the remote control. This function is not available if an HDMI cable does not support CEC. Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
Please refer to the users manual of your TV.

Please check the

logo (If your TV has an
logo, then it supports Anynet+ function.)
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Connecting the FM Antenna

FM Antenna (supplied)

1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack. 2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you nd a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
This product does not receive AM broadcasts.
Connecting Audio from External Components

Audio Out

Audio Cable (not supplied)
AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player
Components such as an MP3 Player. 1. Connect AUX IN1 / ASC IN (Audio) on the front of the product to the Audio Out of the external component/ MP3 player. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to select AUX1 input. The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD D.IN AUX 1 AUX 2 USB IPOD FM.

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AUX IN 2 COMPONENT OUT

EXT (AV)
Optical Cable (not supplied)
Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analogue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right.

Set-Top Box OPTICAL

VCR AUX 2
AUX2 : Connecting an External Analogue Component
Analogue signal components such as a VCR. 1. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the back of the product to the Audio Out of the external Analogue component. Be sure to match the colors of the connecting jacks. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to select AUX 2 input. The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD D.IN AUX 1 AUX 2 USB IPOD FM.
You can connect the Video Output jack of your VCR to the TV, and connect the Audio Output jacks of the

VCR to this product.

OPTICAL : Connecting an External Digital Component
Digital signal components such as a Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box). 1. Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) on the back of the product to the Digital Output of the external digital component. 2. Press the FUNCTION button to select D.IN. The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD D.IN AUX 1 AUX 2 USB IPOD FM.
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Before Starting (Initial Setting)
1. Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the rst time. Initial Setting screen will be displayed.
Initial setting > On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays.

TOOLS INFO

Setting the Setup menu
The access step may differ depending on the selected menu. The GUI (Graphical User Interface) in this manual may differ, depending on the rmware version.
English Korean Dutch French German Italian

Select Return

1 2. Press the buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button to select Start button. 4. Press the buttons to select desired TV Aspect, then press the ENTER button. 5. Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC IN jack on the product. - Auto Sound Calibration screen will be displayed. 6. Press the ENTER button to select Start button. 2
MENU BUTTON : Display the home menu. RETURN BUTTON : Return to the previous setup menu. ENTER / DIRECTION BUTTON Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item. Conrm the setting. EXIT BUTTON : Exit the setup menu.

button.

If the HDMI cable is connected to the product, TV aspect

does not appear.

Settings
If you move to the previous screen, press the RETURN Once you select a menu language, you can change it by
pressing the STOP () button on the remote control for more than 5 seconds with no disc. When the Initial Setting screen does not appear, refer to Initial Setting. (see page 31)

Function DVD/CD

1. Press the POWER button. 2. Press the buttons to select Settings, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the buttons to select the desired menu, then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the buttons to select the desired submenu, then press the ENTER button. 5. Press the buttons to select the desired item, then press the ENTER button. 6. Press the EXIT button to exit the setup menu.
Selecting the Video Format
Each country has a different video format standard. You can select the video format either NTSC or PAL. Press and hold the Number 7 button on the remote control for over 5 seconds while the product is urned off. "NTSC" or "PAL" will appear on the display. At this time, press the Number 7 button to select either "NTSC" or "PAL". The video format of the disc must be the same as he video format of your TV.

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03 Setup

Display
You can congure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc.
On : The original resolution of the DVD disc will be output to the TV direct. Off : The output resolution will be xed according to the Resolution previously set, regardless of the resolution of the disc.

TV Aspect

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting. 4:3 Pan-Scan Select when you want to see the 16:9 video supplied by the DVD without the black bars on top and bottom, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen(extreme left and right portion of the movie picture will be cut off). 4:3 Letter Box Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 16:9 Wide You can view the full 16:9 picture on your widescreen TV.
This will optimize the picture quality according
to the content (In the disc, DVD, etc) that you want to play and the product or your BD Wisecompliant Samsung TV. If you want to change the resolution in BD Wise mode, you must set BD mode to Off in advance. If you set the BD Wise mode to Off, the resolution of the connected TV will be adjusted to its maximum resolution automatically. BD Wise will be disabled if the product is connected to a device that does not support BD Wise.

Resolution

Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. The number in 480p(576p), 720p, 1080i and 1080p indicates the number of lines of video. The i and p indicate interlace and progressive scan, respectively. BD Wise : Automatically sets the optimal resolution when connected via HDMI to a TV with the BD Wise feature. (The BD Wise menu item appears only if BD Wise is set to On.) 480p(576p) : Outputs 480 lines of progressive video. 720p : Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. 1080i : Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. 1080p : Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.
When using HDMI, the screen is automatically converted to the If a DVD is in the 4:3 ratio, you cannot view it in the wide screen. Since DVD discs are recorded in various image formats, they will
look different depending on the software, the type of TV, and the TV aspect ratio setting. 16:9 Wide mode and TV Aspect is deactivated.
If Component or Composite is connected, the 1080P may not appear depending on TV.
resolution supports only 480i(576i).

HDMI Format

BD Wise

(Samsung products only)

BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.

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Ideal Centre Speaker placement

Test Tone

Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone : On
Ideal Rear Speaker placement
It is desirable to place all speakers within this circle. Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Centre Speaker Dr: The distance from Rear Speaker
Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. Press the buttons to select On. The test tone will be sent to Front Left Center Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Subwoofer in order. To stop the test tone, press the ENTER button.
Setting the Centre Speaker
If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the gure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
Distance between 0.00m 0.34m 0.68m 1.06m 1.40m 1.76m Df and Dc Delay Time 00 ms 01 ms 02 ms 03 ms 04 ms 05 ms
ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setting
By setting the Auto Sound Calibration(ASC) function just once when you relocate or install the product, you can have the product automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound eld optimized for your environment.

Setting the Rear Speaker

If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Dr in the gure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
Distance between 0.00m 1.06m 2.11m 3.16m 3.62m 5.29m Dr and Dc Delay Time 00 ms 03 ms 06 ms 09 ms 12 ms 15 ms

1/ AUX IN ASC IN

ASC Microphone

With

PL II (Dolby Pro Logic II), the delay time may be different for each mode. With AC-3 and DTS, the delay time can be set between 00 and 15mSEC. The Centre channel is only adjustable on 5.1 channel discs. L: Front Speaker (L) R: Front Speaker (R) C: Centre Speaker SW: Subwoofer SL: Rear Speaker (L) SR: Rear Speaker (R)
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ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in
the product. You cannot adjust the volume using the volume control buttons, because the volume level is xed during the ASC setup. If the auto sound microphone is disconnected during the ASC setup, the setup will be cancelled. When ASC function is activated, the DSP/EQ, Dolby Pro Logic ll and P. BASS sound effects will not work. If the product is connected to external devices or other components (such as an iPod, AUX, D.IN), the ASC Setup may not work exactly.

Setting the Auto Sound Calibration function

takes about 3 minutes.

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. You can select eitheroff, 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, Full

AV-SYNC

Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video You can set the audio delay time between 0 mSec and 300 mSec. Set it to the optimal status.

Auto Sound Calibration

You will hear either the ASC mode or the User Speaker Settings. ON: You will hear sound in the Auto Sound Calibration(ASC) mode. OFF: You will hear sound in the Speaker Setting value.
Settings Auto Sound Calibration
Auto Sound Calibration : ON

HDMI AUDIO

The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled On/Off. On : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only. Off : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through the product speakers only.
Auto Sound Calibration Setting
The default setting of this function is HDMI Audio HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch

for TV speakers.

1. Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. 2. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. Auto Sound Calibration will be automatically set up in the following sequence:
When HDMI Audio is set to On, PL II /DSP EQ

/P.BASS doesn't work.

In the iPod mode, this menu is not available.

EQ Optimizer

Press the RETURN button to cancel the Auto Sound Calibration Setting. When the message "REMOVE MIC" appears on the display, unplug the ASC microphone.
Off: Turn EQ Optimizer off. On:

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System

Security
The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.

Initial Setting

By using the Initial Setting, you can set language, TV aspect and ASC(Auto Sound Calibration) setting. Check if the ASC microphone is connected to the product.

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Repeat Play Mode
If no buttons are pressed on the product or
remote control for more than 3 minutes when the product is in Pause mode, it will be changed STOP mode.
The initial screen may appear different, depending
on the content of the disc.
Pirated discs will not run in this product because
it violates the CSS (Content Scrambling System : a copy protection system) recommendations. will appear when an invalid button is pressed.
1. Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) or an MP3 Disc into the disc tray. For an Audio CD, the rst track will be played automatically. - Press the #$ buttons to move to the previous/next track. For the MP3/WMA disc, press the buttons to select Music, then press the ENTER button. - Press the buttons to select a desired file and press the ENTER button. - Press the buttons to move to the previous/next pages. 2. Press the STOP () button to stop playback.
TV Screen Saver/Power Saving Function
If the product is left in the stop mode more than 5 minutes without any user interface, a screen saver will appear on your TV. If the product is left in the screen saver mode for more than 25 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.
Some MP3/WMA-CDs may not play, depending on Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on
the MP3/WMA track format recorded on the disc. the recording mode.
WMA-DRM les cannot be played.
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04 Basic Functions

JPEG File Playback
Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG les on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. 1. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2. Press the buttons to select Photo, and then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the buttons to select the folder you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. 4. Press the buttons to select the photo you want to play, and then press the ENTER button. The selected le will play and slide show will start. To stop slide show, press the PAUSE () button. You can view the previous/next le by pressing the , buttons during the slideshow mode.

JPEG 1 JPEG 2 JPEG 3

Using the Playback Function

Forward/Reverse Search

Press the buttons for Search Function. 1234 1234

SWA-5000(HT-C650W/C653W/C655W)
Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Output Frequency range S/N Ratio
50 W 1.1 Kg 76.2 x 228 x 152 mm +5C~+35C 10% ~ 75% 166W x 2 CH 20Hz~20KHz 65dB
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Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Centre 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Subwoofer 3 40Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M

170W 340W

Front/Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 155 x 350 x 285 mm Front/Rear : 0.58 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg Subwoofer : 3.8 Kg

Weights

Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input 5.1ch speaker system Front 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Rear 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Centre 3 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Subwoofer 3 40Hz~160Hz 88dB/W/M

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Front : 90 x 1300 x 119 mm (stand base : 250 x 250) Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 168 x 350 x 295 mm Front : 2.88 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg Rear : 0.58 Kg, Subwoofer : 3.8 Kg
Front/Rear : 90 x 1300 x 119 mm (stand base : 250 x 250) Centre : 360 x 74.5 x 68.5 mm Subwoofer : 168 x 350 x 295 mm Front/Rear : 2.88 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg Subwoofer : 3.8 Kg
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Front : 90 x 207.5 x 68.5 mm Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x68.5 mm Subwoofer : 168 x 350 x 295 mm Front : 0.67 Kg, Rear : 0.58 Kg, Centre : 0.57 Kg, Subwoofer : 4.5 Kg
Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.1ch speaker system Centre Front Rear Subwoofer 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 40Hz~160Hz 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 88dB/W/M 166W 166W 166W 170W 340W 332W 332W 332W Front : 90 x 1300 x 119 mm (stand base : 250 x 250) Rear : 90 x 141.5 x 68.5 mm Centre : 360 x 74.5 x68.5 mm Subwoofer : 168 x 350 x 295 mm Front : 2.88 Kg, Rear : 0.58 Kg Centre : 0.57 Kg, Subwoofer : 4.5 Kg
Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 5.1ch speaker system Subwoofer Centre Front/Rear 3 40Hz~160Hz 140Hz~20KHz 140Hz~20KHz 88dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 86dB/W/M 166W 166W 170W 340W 332W 332W Front/Rear : 90 x 1300 x 119 mm (stand base : 250 x 250) Centre : 360 x 74.5 x68.5 mm Subwoofer : 168 x 350 x 295 mm Front : 3.27 Kg, Rear : 2.88 Kg Centre : 0.57 Kg, Subwoofer : 4.5 Kg
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