Samsung HT-C420 manual

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 Sec1:1 HT-C420-EUR_ENG-0503.indd Sec1:1 2010-05-03  5:03:09 2010-05-03  5:03:09[...]

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 This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock [...]

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 ABC D TUNER MEMORY DIMMER S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE P .BASS MO/ST CD RIPPING DSP /EQ V-SOUND 㪈 㪉 㪊 㪋㪌㪍 㪎㪏 㪇 㪐 Video Cable FM Antenna User's Ma[...]

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 disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fi ngerprints will not get on the surface. Do not stick pape[...]

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 Characteristics 11 Description 11 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Remote control CONNECTIONS 15 15 Connecting the S[...]

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 Troubleshooting 35 Language code list 36 Specifi cations Contents Figures and illustrations in this Us[...]

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 discs that have been recorded and fi nalised in Video Mode. B CD This involves a function available with [...]

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 min. (single-sided) Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) AUDIO-CD AUDIO 12 cm 74 min. 8 cm 20 min. DivX AUDIO + VID[...]

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 DVD Video format, it will not be playable. DivX (Digital internet video express) DivX is a video fi le forma[...]

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 bigger than 148KB may not be properly displayed. A certain USB/digital camera device, USB card reader [...]

English 11 01 Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 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 and closes the disc tray. 5 FUNCTION BUTTON ( ) The mode switches as follows : DVD/CD ➞ D.IN ➞ AUX[...]

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 HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack on your TV for the best quality pi[...]

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 REPEA T VOL TUNING /CH TOOLS RETURN EXIT INFO AB C D TUNER MEMORY DIMMER S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE P .BASS MO/ST CD RIPPING DSP /EQ V -SOUND 㪈㪉 㪊 㪋㪌 㪍 㪎㪏 㪇 㪐 To open and close the disc[...]

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 to heat or fl ame. The remote control can be used up to approximately 7 meters in a straight line. S[...]

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 Front Speakers ei Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) [...]

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 wire into the red terminal (+), and then release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs to the back of [...]

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 TV. METHOD 2 : Component Video If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a C[...]

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 video connection, set the Video input source on your TV to match the corresponding Video output mode [...]

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. NOTE This product does not receive AM broadcasts. 1. 2. ✎  HDMI OUT AUX IN COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT [...]

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 component. Be sure to match the colours of the connecting jacks. Press the FUNCTION button to select AU[...]

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 language for the on-screen displays. English Korean Dutch French German Italian Press the ▲▼ buttons to select t[...]

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 see the 16:9 video supplied by the DVD without the black bars on top and bottom, even though you have[...]

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 either off, 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, Full. AV-SYNC Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV. If this occ[...]

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 for disc audio. Subtitle Select the language for disc subtitles. a To select a language that does not ap[...]

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 disc play, the product remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY button again, it will pick[...]

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 to select Photo , and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the folder you wan[...]

English 27 04 Basic Functions Step Motion Play d D 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 D During playback, press the ◄ , ► button. Playback skips 5 minutes forward whenever you press the ?[...]

Basic Functions 28 English Repeat Playback dB A D 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 ▲▼ buttons to select a desired repeat mode, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [...]

English 29 04 Basic Functions Displaying Disc Information d D 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 ◄► buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button. - You may use the number [...]

Basic Functions 30 English Selecting the Subtitle Language d D 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 number of languages on a DVD disc, a different subtitle language is selected each time the button is pre[...]

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 the genre of music you are playing . Press the DSP/EQ button. POPS, JAZZ, ROCK Select POP, JAZZ, or ROCK, [...]

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. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the TUNING/CH ( , , . ) buttons to automatically search for activ[...]

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 connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the fr[...]

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 the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electronics Service Centre. Sympt[...]

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 hold the STOP (  ) button on the remote control for longer than 5 seconds with no disc (reset function). Us[...]

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 Total harmonic distortion 0.5 % Disc DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Ap[...]

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