Samsung HW-C450 manual

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    the possibilities Thank you for purcnaslng this Sarr sung proauct. To receive more complete service. please register your product at www.samsung.com/register[...]

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    Active Speaker System This unit features an Active Speaker System that provides high sound quality in a single slim unit. This unit does not require any satellite loudspeakers or speaker cabling, which are normally associated with conventional surround sound systems. Multi=function Remote Control The supplied remote control can be used to control t[...]

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    nforrn on J SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lighting flash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage Inside the product RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOOK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO R[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identificalion sticker located on the back of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3--4 inches), Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered, Do not place the unit on arrlplifiers o[...]

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    content FEATURES 2 Features 3 What's included SAFETY INFORMATION 4 Safety warnings 5 Precautions GETTING STARTED 7 Before reading the user's manual DESCRiPTiONS 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel REMOTE CONTROL 10 Tour of the remote control CONNECTIONS i i 11 Installing the wall mount 12 Connecting the wireless subwoofer 13 Connecting the Crystal[...]

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    aett na tarLecJ BEFORE READING THE USER'S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual, Icons that will be used in manual This involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled. This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate. About the use of this user&[...]

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    DISP_Y Displays the current mode. POWER BU_ON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off. _ VOEUME _/_ Controls the volume level. Selects the sound field mode. SOUND FIELD MODE (NEWS, DRAMA, SPORTS, GAME, CINEMA, MUSIC and PASS(Original Sound)) INPUT MODE Selects the Optical or Audio input. When you turn on the power of this unit, there will b[...]

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    REAR PANEL % @ _1 USB PORT You can update this unit through the USB port. [_ POWER SUPPLY Plug the power supply cable into the AC wall outlet. CABLE AUDIO IN JACK Connect to the analog output of an external device. Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device. OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 1,2 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall [...]

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    remote contro TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL POWER BUTTON Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off. ADJUST THE TV NAVIGATION MENU Adjusts and selects an item of the navigation menu on your Samsung TV. VOL/CONTROL Adjusts the volume level of the unit. O/A iNPUT Selects the Digital (Optical) or the Audio input. SMART VOLU ME Regulate and stabilize[...]

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    connect INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall. Installation Precautions = Do not install on a place other than vertical wall. • For the installation, avoid high temperature or humidity, or wall that cannot sustain the weight of the set. Check the strength of the wall. If the strength of the wall[...]

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    CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and sub should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when main unit is turned on. If the link indicator does not light when main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the process below. 1. Plug the power cords of[...]

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    CONNECTING THE CRYSTAL SURROUND AiR TRACK This section explains two ways (digital and analog) of connecting the unit to the TV. This unit is equipped with two optical digital jacks and one audio analog jack for connecting a TV. AUDIO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 1,2 Audio Cable (supplied) or AUDIO ©R 1"- OPTICAL Optical Cable (supplied) I OUT o@ Set[...]

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    f AnGt BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the power on/off 1. Touch POWER ( _ ) on the front panel. OR, Press POWER on the remote control to turn on the power. 2. Touch POWER ( _ ) on the front panel. OR, Press POWER on the remote control again to turn off the power. Adjusting the volume Touch VOLUME +/- on the front panel. OR, Press VOLUME +/- on the remote [...]

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    J ........... ii Using the sound field mode You can select from 7 different sound field modes (NEWS, DRAMA, SPORTS, GAME, CINEMA, MUSIC and PASS (Original Sound)) depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy. Press SOUND MODE on the remote control or touch SOUND FIELD MODE on the front panel repeatedly to select the sound field mode you want.[...]

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    Using the AV SYNC function Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV. Ifthis occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the 'video. Press AV SYNC on the remote control of this unit repeatedly. = You can use +, - button to set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 300 ms. Using the DRC function This feature balan[...]

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    Before requesting service, please check the following. The unit will not turn on. A function does not work when the button is pressed. Sound is not produced. Picture does not appear on a TV when the function is selected. Remote control does not work. The sound from the left/right channels is reversed. • Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? [...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS Power supply AC 120V, 60Hz Standby power consumption 0.75W Power Main unit 45W consumption Subwoofer 20W Main unit 5.01 Ibs Weight Subwoofer 12.011bs Dimensions Main unit (W x H x D) Subwoofer 37.66 x 3.62 x 1.77 inches 6.89 x 13.78 x 11.61 inches Operating temperature range +41°F to +95°F Operating humidity range 10 % to 75 % Rate[...]

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    WARRANTY This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by Samsung Electronics America, Inc (SAMSUNG)and delivered new, in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser, is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Year Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Parts[...]

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    Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Latin America Europe CIS Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa ry CANADA MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA JAMAICA PANAMA PUERTO RICO RER DOMINI[...]

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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? i ¸ i COUNTRY= CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE 1-800-SAMSUNG Samsung Electronics America, Inc. IN THE US (7267864) www.samsung.com/us 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 AH68-02273R[...]