Samsung HW-C500, HW-C560S user manual Operation, Using the Surround Modes

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Operation

USING THE SURROUND MODES

Using the SOUND EFFECT button on the front of the main unit

Selecting the SFE mode

1.Press the SOUND EFFECT button to select SFE.

Each time you press this button, SFE Æ DPLII will be selected in turn.

2.Press the UP/DOWN ( ,,. ) button.

Each time you press the UP/DOWN ( ,,. ) button,

STEREO Æ HALL 1 Æ HALL 2 Æ J.CLUB Æ CHURCH Æ ROCK Æ CLASSIC Æ LIVE Æ GAME Æ MOVIE Æ CONCERT Æ STADIUM will be selected in turn.

You can also select the SFE mode by pressing the DSP button on the remote control.

Selecting the DPLII mode

1.Press the SOUND EFFECT button to select DPLII.

Each time you press this button, SFE Æ DPLII will be selected in turn.

2.Press the UP/DOWN ( ,,. ) button.

Each time you press the UP/DOWN ( ,,. ) button, MUSIC Æ GAME Æ MATRIX Æ PL Æ MOVIE will be selected in turn.

You can also select the DPLll mode by pressing the PROLOGIC button on the remote control.

MYou cannot use Dolby Pro Logic ll mode for multi channel signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS.

Pro Logic works only for BITSTREAM audio signals with sampling frequencies of 32KHz, 44KHz or 48KHz.

Using the S.DIRECT/STEREO button on the front of the main unit

Press the S.DIRECT/STEREO button.

Each time the button is pressed, the mode switches between the S. DIRECT mode and the STEREO mode.

S.DIRECT : Outputs 2 CH PCM audio signal without any signal processing, providing higher audio quality. This is useful for obtaining the best sound from a connected CD player.

STEREO : Outputs sound of the selected source in 2 CH stereo.

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Contents AV Receiver System Thank you for purchasing this Samsung productFCC Note for U.S.A Safety informationSafety Warnings Important Note Important Safety InstructionsThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Precautions Features AccessoriesTo the AV Receiver with the supplied iPod dock LossContents Contents AV SyncDescription Front PanelASC Button DIRECT/STEREOButton AV Sync ButtonRear Panel HW-C500FM Antenna Jack Multi CH in JacksVideo in Jacks Hdmi in JacksMessage Display Speaker IndicatorsTuning Indicators Insert Remote Control Batteries Operation Range of the Remote ControlTour of the Remote Control PowerPower Button SETUP/MENU ButtonAMP/TV Button Number ButtonsConnections Speaker PositioningPosition of AV Receiver SubwooferCenter speaker Surround SpeakersSpeaker Configuration SpeakersConnecting the Speakers HW-C500 Connecting Speaker WireConnecting the Speakers AV receiver match the colors of the connecting plugsConnecting the Speakers HW-C560S SpeakerHdtv Tuner Connecting External DEVICES/YOUR TV VIA HdmiGame console Using Anynet+HDMI-CEC Press the SETUP/MENU buttonHdmi Function To turn on Anynet+Audio Connection Connecting to Your TVVideo Connection Connecting a DVD or BDBlu-ray Player DVD or BD PlayerConnecting a CABLE, Satellite or SET-TOP BOX SATCable/Satellite/Set-top boxConnecting a CD Player CD playerConnecting 5.1 Channel Devices Channel deviceIpod Video Disconnecting an iPodFM BD/DVD SAT TV CD AUX 5.1 Multi CH Ipod Audio Ipod Video Connecting the FM Antenna IPod models that are compatible with HW-C500/HW-C560SBefore Using the AV Receiver Audio SetupBasic functions of your AV Receiver Selecting DIGITAL/ANALOG InputSetup Setup Menu TreeSetup Menu Tree Panorama Dimension Width Tone Bass Treble OFF EQ on / EQ OFF Setting the Speaker Size SpeakerLARGE, Small LARGE, SMALL, None SmallSetting the Speaker Listening Distance +10dB Subwoofer -10 ~ +10dB Setting the Speaker Level~ +10dB Setting the Test Tone W ÆF.R Æ S.R Æ S.LSetting Dolby PRO Logic II Mode Setting Dolby PRO LogicDimension You can set from -7 to +7 Width You can set from 0 toSetting Tone Control MP3 Enhancer Smart VolumeAV Sync ASC Auto Sound Calibration Setup Before SettingVariable SET Low Power Consumption Setup DRC SetupHdmi Setup Using the Surround Modes Using the Sound Effect button on the front of the main unitOperation Stereo Outputs sound of the selected source in 2 CH stereoOperation Using the Subwoofer Selection ButtonSurround Mode and Input Signal Chart = active, = inactive Presetting radio stations Listening to the RadioUsing AN iPod Listening to Music iPod audio functionWatching a Movie iPod Video function CompositeSleep timer function Adjust the displayYou can adjust the brightness of the display Convenient FunctionsWhen the Power is Off Software UpgradeReset function Miscellaneous Operating Your TV with the Remote ControlMiscellaneous TV Brand Code List Brand Code NumberOperating Your DVD or BD Player with the Remote Control  The remote control will control Samsung BD players onlyTroubleshooting Troubleshooting NTSC/PAL SpecificationsAppendix Samsung AV receiver Contact Samsung World Wide SamsungQuestions or COMMENTS? Code No. AH68-02266R

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