EQ Optimizer, Auto Sound Calibration | Samsung HT-C553, AH68-02269K

✎NOTE

`ASC setup can be made when there is no disc in the product.

`You cannot adjust the volume using the volume control buttons, because the volume level is fixed during the ASC setup.

`If the auto sound microphone is disconnected during the ASC setup, the setup will be cancelled.

`When ASC function is activated, the DSP/EQ, Dolby Pro Logic ll and P. BASS sound effects will not work.

`If the product is connected to external devices or other components (such as an AUX, D.IN), the ASC Setup may not work exactly.

Auto Sound Calibration

You will hear either the ASC mode or the User Speaker Settings.

~ON: You will hear sound in the Auto Sound Calibration(ASC) mode.

~OFF: You will hear sound in the Speaker Setting value.

Settings
Auto Sound Calibration
Auto Sound Calibration	: ON	▶
Auto Sound Calibration Setting
Change	Select	Return
Move	Select	Return

Auto Sound Calibration Setting

1.Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack.

2.Place the ASC microphone at the listening position.

~Auto Sound Calibration will be automatically set

up in the following sequence:

Front Left ; Center ; Front Right ; Rear Right ; Rear Left ; Subwoofer

~Press the RETURN button to cancel the Auto Sound Calibration Setting.

~When the message "REMOVE MIC" appears on the display, unplug the ASC microphone.

✎NOTE

`Setting the Auto Sound Calibration function takes about 3 minutes.

DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

This feature balances the range between the loudest and quietest sounds. You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night.

~You can select either off, 2/8, 4/8, 6/8, Full.

AV-SYNC

Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video

~You can set the audio delay time between 0 mSec and 300 mSec. Set it to the optimal status.

HDMI AUDIO

The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled On/Off.

~On : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio is output through your TV speakers only.

~Off : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through the product speakers only.

✎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.

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