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Disc types that can be played

Disc Types & 

Mark (Logo)

Recorded 

Signals 

Disc 
Size 

Max. Playing Time

DVD-VIDEO

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 

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VIDEO

12 cm

-

8 cm

-

Do not use the following types of discs!

 LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and  
DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this product. 
If such discs are played, a <WRONG DISC 
FORMAT> message appears on the TV screen.
 DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this 
product. 
If such discs are played, a <Wrong Region. Please 
check Disc.> message appears on the TV screen.   

Disc Types And Disc Format 

This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files. 

CD-R Discs

 Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on 

the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the 
condition of the disc. 

    Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc.  

Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minutes as 
they may not be played back.

 Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable. 
 Only CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully 

played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open, 
you may not be able to fully play the disc.

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CD-R MP3 Discs

 Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or 

Joliet format can be played.

 MP3 file names should contain no blank spaces 

or special characters (. / = +).

 Use discs recorded with a compression/

decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.

 Only files with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions 

can be played.

 Only a consecutively written multisession disc can 

be played. If there is a blank segment in the 
Multisession disc, the disc can be played only up 
to the blank segment.

    If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin 

playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.

   For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) 

format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and 
high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the 
sound may skip during playback.

 A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD. 
 A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.

CD-R JPEG Discs

 Only files with the "jpg" extensions can be played.
   If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start 

playing and not all of the recorded files may be 
played.

   Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet 

format can be played.

   JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in 

length and contain no blank spaces or special 
characters (. / = +).

   Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be 

played. If there is a blank segment in the multisession 
disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank 
segment.

 A maximum of 999 images can be stored on a folder.
   When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG 

files in the picture folder can be played.

      Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may 

take longer to start playing or may not play at all.

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Summary of Contents for HT-C445

Page 1: ...ital 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 C445 ...

Page 2: ... dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mai...

Page 3: ...order to disconnect the product completely from the power supply remove the AC plug from the wall outlet especially when left unused for a long period of time During thunderstorms disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the product Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or other heat sources This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the...

Page 4: ...r 1 or 2 hours with the power on Licence ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX Inc This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video on Demand VOD content To gene...

Page 5: ...15 Connecting the Speakers 18 Connecting the Video Out to your TV 20 Connecting the FM Antenna 21 Connecting Audio from External Components Setup 22 22 Before Starting Initial Setting 22 Setting the Setup menu 23 Display 23 TV Aspect 23 BD Wise 23 Resolution 23 HDMI Format 24 Audio 24 Speaker Setting 25 DRC Dynamic Range Compression 25 AV SYNC 25 HDMI AUDIO 26 EQ Optimizer 26 System 26 Initial Set...

Page 6: ...tion 32 Sound Mode 34 Listening to Radio 34 Connecting Microphone Advanced Functions 35 35 USB Function 35 CD Ripping Other Information 36 36 Troubleshooting 37 Country code list 38 Specifications Contents Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance ...

Page 7: ...ere a function does not operate or settings may be cancelled NOTE This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate Shortcut Key This function provides direct and easy access pressing the button on the remote control Disc Types and Characteristics Region Code The product and the discs are coded by region These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play If ...

Page 8: ... should contain no blank spaces or special characters Use discs recorded with a compression decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps Only files with the mp3 and MP3 extensions can be played Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc the disc can be played only up to the blank segment If the disc is not closed it will take l...

Page 9: ...t DivX resolution is 640x480 pixels this product supports up to 720x480 pixels TV screen resolutions higher than 800 will not be supported When you play a disc whose sampling frequency is higher than 48khz or 320kbps you may experience shaking on the screen during playback Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file Since this product only provides encoding format...

Page 10: ...1 DivX5 1 XviD Pixel 640x480 720x480 Sampling Frequency 44 1kHz 44 1kHz 44 1KHz 48KHz CBI Control Bulk Interrupt is not supported Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or require additional program installation when connected to a PC are not supported A device using NTFS file system is not supported The system supports only the FAT file system and will not play a movie larger than 1 GB in USB mode...

Page 11: ...k to the previous title chapter track Tunes down the FM frequency band 7 STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback 8 PLAY PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback 9 TUNING UP SKIP BUTTON Goes to the next title chapter track Tunes up the FM frequency band 10 VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON Volume adjustment 11 POWER BUTTON Turns the product on and off 12 USB PORT Connect here and play files from external USB stora...

Page 12: ...nect this HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack on your TV for the best quality picture 4 AUX IN JACKS Connect to the 2CH Analogue output of an external device such as a VCR 5 VIDEO OUT JACK Connect your TV s Video Input jack VIDEO IN to the VIDEO OUT jack 6 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT JACKS Connect a TV with Component video inputs to these jacks 7 FM ANTENA JACK Connect the FM antenna Rear Panel DIG...

Page 13: ...y Press to check the disc menu Press this to move to the home menu Select on screen menu items and change menu value Return to the previous menu Allow access to common functions of the product such as the Photo List or GREEN B Press to preset FM stations Select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode Allows you to repeat a title chapter track or disc Use this to enter the Title menu Exit the men...

Page 14: ... Nikei 03 AOC 01 18 40 48 Onking 03 Bell Howell M Wards 57 58 81 Onwa 03 Brocsonic 59 60 Panasonic 06 07 08 09 54 66 67 73 74 Candle 18 Penney 18 Cetronic 03 Philco 03 15 17 18 48 54 59 62 69 90 Citizen 03 18 25 Philips 15 17 18 40 48 54 62 72 Cinema 97 Pioneer 63 66 80 91 Classic 03 Portland 15 18 59 Concerto 18 Proton 40 Contec 46 Quasar 06 66 67 Coronado 15 Radio Shack 17 48 56 60 61 75 Craig 0...

Page 15: ...downward Unlike the front and centre speakers the rear speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound will not come from them all the time Subwoofer g The position of the subwoofer is not so critical Place it anywhere you like Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf or under the TV stand Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located abou...

Page 16: ...boy Stand Turn the Stand Base upside down and connect it to the Stand Insert four small screws clockwise into the four holes marked using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration Connect the upper Speaker to the assembled Stand Insert another large screw clockwise into the hole on the rear of the speaker using a screwdriver 1 2 3 4 4 4 2 4 2 Stand Stand Base 1 3 Stand Speaker SCREW Large 4EA SCR...

Page 17: ...re into the red terminal and then release the tab Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the product by matching the colours of the speaker plugs to the speaker jacks 1 2 3 Black Red In case of HT C445 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL FM ANT HDMI OUT AUX IN COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT Front Speaker R Subwoofer Rear Speaker R Rear Speaker L Front Speaker L Centre Speaker ...

Page 18: ...ision is equipped with Component Video inputs connect a Component video cable not supplied from the COMPONENT OUT Pr Pb and Y jacks on the back of the product to the Component Video Input jacks on your TV METHOD 3 Composite Video Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the product to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI OUT AUX IN COMPONENT OUT...

Page 19: ... a TV having an HDMI input jack HDMI connection description HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV If your TV does not support HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection random noise appears on the screen What is the HDCP HDCP High band width Digital Content Protection is a system for protecting DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied It provides a secure digital link betwe...

Page 20: ... move the antenna wire around until you find 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 DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL HDMI OUT AUX IN COMPONENT OUT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT COMPONENT OUT AUX IN VIDEO OUT FM ANT FM Antenna supplied ...

Page 21: ...he Audio Output jacks of the VCR to this product OPTICAL Connecting an External Digital Component Digital signal components such as a Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box Connect the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL on the back of the product to the Digital Output of the external digital component Press the FUNCTION button to select D IN The mode switches as follows DVD CD D IN AUX USB FM 1 2 1 2 DIGI...

Page 22: ...l for over 5 seconds while the product is turned off NTSC or PAL will appear on the display At this time press the Number 7 button to select either NTSC or PAL The video format of the disc must be the same as he video format of your TV 1 2 3 4 5 Setting the Setup menu The access step may differ depending on the selected menu The GUI Graphical User Interface in this manual may differ depending on t...

Page 23: ...cally On The original resolution of the DVD disc will be output to the TV direct Off The output resolution will be fixed according to the Resolution previously set regardless of the resolution of the disc NOTE This will optimize the picture quality according to the content In the DVD disc etc that you want to play and the product or your BD Wise compliant Samsung TV If you want to change the resol...

Page 24: ...lance You can select between 0 and 6 The volume decreases as you move closer to 6 Adjusting Centre Rear Subwoofer Speaker Level The volume level can be adjusted in steps from 6dB to 6dB The sound gets louder as you move closer to 6dB and quieter as you get closer to 6dB Delay Time If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position you can adjust the delay time of the a...

Page 25: ... only adjustable on 5 1 channel discs Test Tone Settings Move Select Return Speaker Setting Speaker Size Sound Edit Delay Time Test Tone On Select Return Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections Press the _ buttons to select ON The test tone will be sent to Front Left Center Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Subwoofer in order To stop the test tone press the ENTER button DRC Dynam...

Page 26: ...ee page 37 a You cannot select OTHERS in the OSD Language menu NOTE The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc Security The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc Parental Rating Select the rating level you want to s...

Page 27: ...utton is pressed TV Screen Saver Power Saving Function If the product is left in the stop mode for more than 5 minutes without being used a screen saver will appear on your TV If the product is left in the screen saver mode for more than 25 minutes the power will automatically turn off Automatic Power Off Function 1 2 3 Basic Functions Audio CD CD DA MP3 WMA Playback BA Track01 1 17 0 15 3 59 Func...

Page 28: ... G Press the GREEN B or YELLOW C button during the PAUSE mode GREEN B Button Rotate 90 counterclockwise YELLOW C Button Rotate 90 clockwise NOTE The maximum resolutions supported by this product are 5120 x 3480 or 19 0 MPixel for standard JPEG files and 2048 x 1536 or 3 0 MPixel for progressive image files 1 2 3 4 Using the Playback Function Forward Reverse Search BDA Press the buttons for Search ...

Page 29: ...e desired selection then press the ENTER button NOTE Depending on the disc menu setup items may vary and this menu may not be available 1 2 Using the Title Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles you can view the title of each movie During playback press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control Press the _ buttons to make the desired selection then press the ENTER button NOTE Depending on the ...

Page 30: ...All Random 1 2 3 1 A B Repeat Playback B You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD During the DVD disc or CD playback press the REPEAT button on the remote control For DVD press the buttons to select A For CD press the REPEAT button repeatedly until appears Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to start A Press the ENTER button at the point where you...

Page 31: ...chapters so that you can quickly find a specific chapter Playing time Allows playback of the film from a desired time You must enter the starting time as a reference The time search function does not operate on some discs 1 2 3 4 Audio Refers to the film s soundtrack language A DVD Disc can contain up to 8 audio languages Subtitle Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc You will be ...

Page 32: ... not supported 1 2 3 Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles Press the TOOLS button Press the buttons to select ANGLE display Press the _ buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired angle NOTE The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded Sound Mode P BASS The P BASS function provides a bass boost to reinforce t...

Page 33: ...o music you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance CINEMA Adds realism to the movie soundtrack PROLOG You will experience a realistic multi channel effect while using just the front left and right speakers MATRIX You will hear multi channel surround sound STEREO Select this to listen to sound from the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer only NOTE...

Page 34: ...o select preset number You can select between 1 and 15 presets Press the TUNER MEMORY button again Press the TUNER MEMORY button before number disappears from the display Number disappears from the display and the station is stored in memory To preset another station repeat steps 2 to 5 To tune in to a preset station press the buttons on the remote control to select a channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 FUNCTION ...

Page 35: ... or stopped temporarily To rip the entire CD press and hold the CD RIPPING button on the remote control FULL CD RIPPING appears on the display and ripping starts Press the STOP button to stop ripping When the CD ripping is done a directory named RIPPING will be created in the USB device and the ripped file will be saved in a format of SAM XXXX MP3 NOTE Do not disconnect the USB connection or the p...

Page 36: ...djust the volume When listening to a CD radio or TV sound is output to the front speakers only Select PROLOG by pressing PL II Dolby Pro Logic II on the remote control to use all six speakers Dolby Digital 5 1 CH Surround Sound is not produced Is there Dolby Digital 5 1 CH mark on the disc Dolby Digital 5 1 CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with 5 1 channel sound Is the au...

Page 37: ...ya 1039 Amharic 1149 Spanish 1253 Icelandic 1350 Malayalam 1491 Kinyarwanda 1531 Turkmen 1044 Arabic 1150 Estonian 1254 Italian 1352 Mongolian 1495 Sanskrit 1532 Tagalog 1045 Assamese 1151 Basque 1257 Hebrew 1353 Moldavian 1498 Sindhi 1534 Setswana 1051 Aymara 1157 Persian 1261 Japanese 1356 Marathi 1501 Sangro 1535 Tonga 1052 Azerbaijani 1165 Finnish 1269 Yiddish 1357 Malay 1502 Serbo Croatian 15...

Page 38: ...output 83W 3Ω Rear speaker output 83W x 2 3Ω Subwoofer output 85W 3Ω Frequency range 20Hz 20KHz S N Ratio 65dB Channel separation 60dB Input sensitivity AUX 400mV Nominal specification Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice For the power supp...

Page 39: ...022 607 93 33 www samsung com Portugal 80820 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Slovakia 0800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Spain 902 1 SAMSUNG 902 172 678 www samsung com Sweden 0771 726 7864 SAMSUNG www samsung com U k 0845 SAMSUNG 7267864 www samsung com Eire 0818 717100 www samsung com Area Contact Center Web Site Switzerland 0848 SAMSUNG 7267864 CHF 0 08 min www samsung com ch www samsung co...

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