Samsung HT-C463-XAC manual

Digital Home Theater 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-C463 HT-C463-XAC_ENG-0304.indd Sec1:1 HT-C463-XAC_ENG-0304.indd Sec1:1 2010-03-04  9:20:39 2010-03-04  9:20:39[...]

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 ABCD TUNER MEMORY DIMMER S . VOL AUDIO UPSCALE P .BASS MO/ST CD RIPPING DSP /EQ 㪈㪉㪊 㪋㪌㪍 㪎㪏 㪇 㪐 Video Cable FM Antenna User's Manual Remote[...]

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 Important Safety Instructions 3 Precautions 3 Accessories 4 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs 4 License 4 Copyright 4 Copy Protection GETTING STARTED 7 7 Features 7 Icons that will be used in manual 8 Disc Types and Characteristics 11 Description 11 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Remote[...]

6 English BASIC FUNCTIONS 27 27 Disc Playback 27 Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3/WMA Playback 28 JPEG File Playback 28 Using the Playback Function 32 Sound Mode 34 Listening to Radio ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 35 35 USB Function 35 CD Ripping OTHER INFORMATION 36 36 Troubleshooting 37 Language code List 38 Index 39 Specifi cations Contents Figures and illustrations i[...]

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 5 inches Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) 3 1/2 inches Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) AUDIO-CD AUDIO 5 inches 74 min. 3 1/2 inches 20[...]

English 9 01 Getting Started DivX (Digital internet 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, enabling to watch a movie at near DVD-quality video and audi[...]

10 English Getting Started USB Host Specifi cation USB Host Specifi cation • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices with drives formatted in the FAT(FAT, FAT16, FAT32)fi le system. Non-compl[...]

English 11 01 Getting Started Description Front Panel 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 3 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 ➞ A[...]

12 English Getting Started 1 5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect the front, center, rear speakers and subwoofer. 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 th[...]

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 㪈㪉 㪊 㪋㪌 㪍 㪎㪏 㪇 㪐 To open and close the disc tray. Tu[...]

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 23 feet (7 meters) in a straig[...]

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 Speaker Components FRONT (L) (R) REAR (L) (R) CENTER STAND STAND BASE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE Assembled Speakers ¨ Connecting the Speakers CENTER SPEAKER REAR SPEAKER SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 8EA Installing the Speakers on the Tallboy Stand Turn the Stand Base upside-down and connect it to th[...]

English 17 02 Connections 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 the product by matching the colors of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks. [...]

18 English Connections Connecting the Video Out to your TV Choose one of the three 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 Com[...]

English 19 02 Connections 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 Defi nition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Us[...]

20 English 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 H D[...]

English 21 02 Connections Connecting Audio from External Components AUX : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the back of the product to the Audio Out of the external Analog component. Be sure to match the colors of the connecting jacks. Press the FUNCTION button to select AUX in[...]

22 English 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 the [...]

English 23 03 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 h[...]

24 English Setup Audio 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 Move Select Return Speaker Setting Speaker Size ► Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone : Off Select Return For the Front speakers, the mode is set to Small. For the Subwoofer, the mode is set to [...]

English 25 03 Setup Ideal Center Speaker placement Df: The distance from Front Speaker Dc: The distance from Center Speaker Dr: The distance from Rear Speaker Place all speakers within this circle. Ideal Rear Speaker placement Setting the Center Speaker If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the fi gure, set the mod[...]

26 English Setup NOTE The default setting of this function is HDMI Audio Off. HDMI Audio is automatically down-mixed to 2ch for TV speakers. When HDMI Audio is set to On, PL II /DSP EQ /P.BASS doesn't work. EQ Optimizer Set optimal EQ automatically depending on the region. Off: Turn EQ Optimizer off. On: Turn EQ Optimizer on. System Initial Se[...]

English 27 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[...]

28 English Basic Functions 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 29 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 ?[...]

30 English Basic Functions 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 31 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 [...]

32 English Basic Functions 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 33 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, [...]

34 English Basic Functions 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 35 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 with 5.1 channel sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the product. Connect the USB device to[...]

36 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 Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Symptom Check/Remedy I cannot eject [...]

English 37 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[...]

38 English Other Information Index A Accessories 3 Angle 32 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 19 Audio Language 31 AV-Sync 25 B BD Wise 23 Before Starting (Initial Setting) 22 C CD Ripping 35 Change Password 26 Connections 15 Speaker 15 TV 18 HDMI 18 Component 18 Composite 18 FM Antenna 20 AUX 21 Set-Top Box 21 VCR 21 OPTICAL 21 D Delay Time 24 Disc Information 31[...]

English 39 06 Other Information Specifi cations General Weight 5.73 Ibs Dimensions 16.92 (W) x 2.36 (H) x 11.41 (D) inches Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F 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.[...]

40 English LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.(SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product falls to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SECA wi[...]

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