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HW-C500
HW-C560S
AV Receiver System
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H HW-C500-C560S-XAA_0609.indd 1 W-C500-C560S-XAA_0609.indd 1 2 2010-06-09 5:10:52 010-06-09 5:10:52
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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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of CAUTION electric shock or personal injury. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING • To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose
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ENG IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and ope
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Safety information PRECAUTIONS 2.7 inches SETUP INPUT SELECT ENTER TONE CONTROL 3.9 inches SOUND EFFECT ASC MIC ASC AUDIO S. DIRECT MULTI CH AV TUNING SELECT MEMORY ASSIGN INPUT SYNC MODE 3.9 inches 3.9 inches Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not
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ENG Features Digital AV Receiver iPod This product is a pure digital AV receiver that performs You can enjoy music fi les by connecting your iPod/iPhone digital signal processing to minimize signal distortion and to the AV Receiver with the supplied iPod dock. loss. SFE (Sound Field Effect) Using Dolby Pro Logic II 32bit Audio Digital Signal DPL II processes any high quality stereo signal source Processing into fi ve separate full frequency channels. Provides more realistic surround sound wit
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Contents 2 Safety Warnings SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Precautions 2 5 Accessories FEATURES 5 8 Front Panel DESCRIPTION 10 Rear Panel 12 Display 8 13 Insert Remote Control Batteries 13 Operation Range of the Remote Control 14 Tour of the Remote Control 16 Speaker Positioning CONNECTIONS 18 Connecting the Speakers 20 Connecting External Devices/Your TV via 16 HDMI 21 HDMI Function 22 Connecting to your TV 23 Connecting a DVD or BD(Blu-ray) Player 24 Connecting a Cable,
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ENG ● CONTENTS 31 Setup Menu Tree SETUP 35 Setting the Speaker Size 36 Setting the Speaker Listening Distance 31 37 Setting the Speaker Level 38 Setting the Test Tone 39 Setting Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 39 Setting Dolby Pro Logic II 40 Setting Tone Control 41 AV SYNC 41 MP3 Enhancer 41 Smart Volume 42 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setup 43 DRC Setup 43 HDMI Setup 43 Variable Set 44 Using the Surround Modes OPERATION 45 Using the Subwoofer Selection Button 46 Listening to the Radio 44 47 Using an
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Description FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SETUP INPUT SELECT ENTER TONE CONTROL SOUND EFFECT AUDIO S. DIRECT MULTI CH AV TUNING ASC MIC ASC SELECT MEMORY ASSIGN /STEREO INPUT SYNC MODE 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Used to select a source. INPUT SELECT 1 (FM BD/DVD SAT TV CD AUX 5.1 MULTI CH IPOD AUDIO IPOD VIDEO). Used to move the cursor up, down, left or right and select an item in the SETUP menu. UP(,), DOWN(.), 2 LEFT(<), RIGHT(>), ENTER Also used to select detailed options
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION ASC BUTTON Used to select the ASC(Auto Sound Calibration) mode. 10 AUDIO ASSIGN BUTTON Toggles to select an input mode for the selected source. 11 S.DIRECT/STEREO Used to select the S.DIRECT or STEREO mode. 12 BUTTON MULTI CH INPUT BUTTON Used to select a connected 5.1 multi channel player. 13 AV SYNC BUTTON Used to select the Audio Delay Mode. 14 TUNING MODE BUTTON Used to select the Manual or Preset mode for FM radio. 15 SELECT BUTTON Used to change the radio frequency. 16
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Description REAR PANEL < HW-C500 > 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 iPod 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 < HW-C560S > 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 iPod 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 * All those pictures of the Rear panel are based on Model HW-C560S. 10 H HW-C500-C560S-XAA_0609.indd 10 W-C500-C560S-XAA_0609.indd 10 2010-06-09 5:11:02 2010-06-09 5:11:02
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION FM ANTENNA JACK Connect the FM Antenna here. 1 MULTI CH IN JACKS Receives the analog audio signal from an external player with a multi-channel port. 2 VIDEO IN JACKS Receives the video signal from a video player (BD/DVD, SAT, TV). 3 HDMI IN JACKS Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. 4 HDMI OUT JACK Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable. 5 USB PORT Can be only used for fi rmware upgrades. 6 VIDEO OUT JA
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Description DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 SPEAKER INDICATORS Displays the connected speakers. 1 LISTENING MODE INDICATORS Displays the current listening mode. 2 TUNING INDICATORS Displays the status of the current radio broadcast. 3 AUDIO INPUT INDICATORS Displays the audio input signal type of the currently connected external audio source. 4 SPEAKER LEVEL INDICATOR Displays the speaker level. 5 RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATORS Displays the current radio frequency range. 6 MESSAGE DISPLAY Informs you of the s
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION INSERT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES * Batteries (AAA size) Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: M Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year. Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not expose the batteries to heat or a fl ame. OPERATIO
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Description TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL INPUT SELECT POWER TV SOURCE 15 1 16 AMP/TV DIMMER BD/DVD 2 17 1 2 3 18 3 45 6 SLEEP 19 78 9 PROLOGIC AUDIO ASSIGN DSP 0 4 20 21 5 6 22 MUTE 7 23 TUNING VOL 8 /CH ASC 24 9 TUNER MEMORY SUBWOOFER MO/ST 25 10 SETUP/MENU INFO 11 26 27 12 RETURN EXIT 28 13 BD/DVD SAT TV CD 14 iPod MULTI CH AUX 14 HW-C500-C560S-XAA_0609.indd 14 HW-C500-C560S-XAA_0609.indd 14 2 2010-06-09 5:11:05 010-06-09 5:11:05
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ENG ● DESCRIPTION POWER BUTTON Turns the receiver on/off. 1 Used to select the AMP/TV mode. AMP/TV BUTTON - If you select the AMP mode, the button will fl ash orange. 2 - If you select the TV mode, the button will fl ash green. NUMBER BUTTONS Used to select a TV channel. 3 PROLOGIC BUTTON Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. 4 SKIP BUTTONS Press to skip backwards or forwards on a connected DVD/BD player or iPod. 5 STOP/PLAY BUTTON Press to stop/start playback on a connected DVD/BD pl
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Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the AV receiver to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. SPEAKER POSITIONING * Speakers are provided with model HW-C560S only. Model HW-C500 does not come with speakers. 6.6~9.8 feet (2~3m) AV RECEIVER SETUP INPUT SELECT ENTER TONE CONTROL SOUND EFFECT ASC MIC ASC ASSIGN AUDIO S. DIRECT /STEREO MUL INPUT TI CH SYNC AV TUNING MODE SELECT MEM
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ENG ● CONNECTIONS Center speaker 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. Surround Speakers Place these speakers behind your listening position. If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other. Place them about 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90cm) above your ears, facing slightly downward. Unlike the front and center speakers, the surround speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound w
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Connections CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS (HW-C500) FRONT (R) SURROUND (R) SUBWOOFER SURROUND (L) FRONT (L) (not supplied) (not supplied) (not supplied) (not supplied) (not supplied) ACTIVE SUBWOOFER SW (not supplied) CENTER (not supplied) iPod Model HW-C500 AV Receiver HW-C500 M Speakers are provided with model HW-C560S only. Model HW-C500 does not come with speakers. Contact a Samsung Electronics retailer for purchasing. Connecting Speaker Wire 1. Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise. 2.
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ENG ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS (HW-C560S) FRONT (R) SURROUND (R) SUBWOOFER SURROUND (L) FRONT (L) PS-FC560S PS-RC560S PS-WC560S PS-RC560S PS-FC560S ACTIVE SUBWOOFER SW (not supplied) CENTER Model HW-C560S PS-CC560S AV Receiver HW-C560S iPod FRONT SPEAKER PS-FC560S CENTER SPEAKER PS-CC560S SURROUND SPEAKER PS-RC560S SUBWOOFER PS-WC560S The Active Subwoofer is sold separately. Contact a Samsung Electronics retailer for purchasing. M Connecting the Speakers 1 1. Press down the termin
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Connections CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES/YOUR TV VIA HDMI HDMI is a digital standard interface for connection to such devices as a TV, projector, DVD player, Blu-ray player, set-top box and more. HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source. By connecting through the HDMI(High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface) interface, you can play back digital video and audio. DVD or SAT Game con
