Samsung HT-C420 User Manual

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Digital Home Cinema System user manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register HT-C420 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd Sec1:1HT-C...

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2 English Safety Information Safety Warnings TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Thi...

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English 3 Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. FUNCTION TV SOURCE POWER DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU MUTE REPEAT VOL TUNING /CH TOOLS RETURN EXIT INFO ABCD TUNER MEMORY DIMMER S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE P .BASS MO/ST CD...

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4 English 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 ...

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English 5 Contents SAFETY INFORMATION 2 2 Safety Warnings 3 Precautions 3 Accessories 4 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs 4 Licence 4 Copyright 4 Copy Protection GETTING STARTED 7 7 Icons that will be used in manual 7 Disc Types and Char...

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6 English BASIC FUNCTIONS 25 25 Disc Playback 25 Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback 26 JPEG File Playback 26 Using the Playback Function 30 Sound Mode 32 Listening to Radio ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 33 33 USB Function 33 CD Ripping OTHER INFORMATION 34 34...

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English 7 01 Getting Started Getting Started Icons that will be used in manual Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icon Term Defi nition d DVD This involves a function available with DVD-Video or DVD±R/±RW dis...

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8 English Getting Started Disc types that can be played Disc Types & Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size Max. Playing Time DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO 12 cm Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) 8 cm Approx. 80 mi...

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English 9 01 Getting Started DVD±R/±RW, CD-R/RW Discs Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolutions higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.) If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DV...

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10 English Getting Started Notes on USB connection Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader If a folder or fi le name is longer than 10 characters, it may not properly display or operate. A subtitle fi le...

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English 11 01 Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 108 1 DISC TRAY Insert disc here. 2 DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. 3 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. 4 OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON ( ) Opens...

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12 English Getting Started 1 2.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect the front, subwoofer speakers. 2 EXTERNAL DIGITAL OPTICAL IN JACK (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output. 3 HDMI OUT JACK Using an...

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English 13 01 Getting Started Remote control Tour of the Remote Control FUNCTION TV SOURCE POWER DVD RECEIVER/TV SLEEP DISC MENU MENU TITLE MENU MUTE REPEAT VOL TUNING /CH TOOLS RETURN EXIT INFO ABCD TUNER MEMORY DIMMER S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE P .BASS ...

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14 English Getting Started Installing batteries in the Remote Control NOTE Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose the batteries...

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English 15 02 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 Fro...

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16 English Connections SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Connecting the Speakers Speaker Components (L) (R) FRONT Connecting The Speakers Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red w...

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English 17 02 Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the four methods for connecting to a TV. 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 T...

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18 English Connections NOTE Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 480p(576p), 720p,1080i/1080p. See page 22 for the resolution setting. This product operates in Interlace scan mode 480i(576i) for component/composite output. After making the...

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English 19 02 Connections Connecting the FM Antenna Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM Antenna jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you fi nd a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. NOT...

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20 English Connections Connecting Audio from External Components AUX : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the back of the product to the Audio Out of the external Analogue co...

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English 21 03 Setup Before Starting (Initial Setting) Press the POWER button when it is plugged in TV for the fi rst time. Initial Setting screen will be displayed. Move Select Return Initial setting > On-Screen Language Select a ...

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22 English Setup Display You can confi gure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. 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...

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English 23 03 Setup Audio 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 e...

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24 English Setup Language You can select the language you prefer for on-screen menu, disc menu, etc. OSD Language Select the language for the on-screen displays. Disc Menu Select the language for the disc menu displays. Audio Select the language ...

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English 25 04 Basic Functions Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE () button to close the disc tray. NOTE Resume function: When you stop di...

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Basic Functions 26 English JPEG File Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG fi les on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this product. Insert a JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the ◄► buttons ...

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English 27 04 Basic Functions Step Motion Play dD Press the PAUSE button repeatedly. The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. NOTE No sound is heard during step motion playback. 5 Minute Skip function ...

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Basic Functions 28 English Repeat Playback dBAD DVD/DivX Repeat You can repeat the title, chapter or the section(A-B Repeat) of the DVD/DivX. Repeat OFF During DVD/DivX playback, press the REPEAT button on the remote control. Press the ▲�...

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English 29 04 Basic Functions Displaying Disc Information dD Change Select 03/04 001/001 0:00:21 KO 1/2 EN 02/02 1/1 During playback, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item. Press the ◄...

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Basic Functions 30 English Selecting the Subtitle Language dD Press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select SUBTITLE ( ) display. Press the ◄► buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle language. Depending on the...

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English 31 04 Basic Functions DSP (Digital Signal Processor)/EQ DSP (Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC etc. to optimize the sound for t...

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Basic Functions 32 English Listening to Radio Using buttons on the Remote Control Press the FUNCTION button to select FM. Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 : When the # $ buttons is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. ...

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English 33 05 Advanced Functions USB Function Playing Media Files using the USB Host Feature You can enjoy media fi les such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video by connec...

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34 English Other Information Troubleshooting 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 ...

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English 35 06 Other Information Symptom Check/Remedy • The product is not working. (Example: The power goes out or the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) • The product is not working normally. • Press and hol...

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36 English Other Information Specifi cations General Weight 2.6 Kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 59 (H) x 276 (D) mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % FM Tuner Signal/noise ratio 70 dB Usable sensitivity 10 dB To...

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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the ...