Tvs, blu-ray players, home theater systems (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung HT-C550
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5.1CH Digital Home Theater System Model Name : HT-C550 Model Code : HT-C550/XAX Speaker PS-C550 Front PS-FC550 Center PS-CC550 Rear PS-RC550 Subwoofer PS-WC550 SERVICE Manual 5.1CH Blu-ray Home Theater System CONTENTS 1. Precaution 2. Product Specification 3. Disassembly & Reassembly 4.
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IC chips on the PCB are vulnerable to static electricity. - In order to assemble reverse the order of disassembly. Description Description Photo 1) Side 2 points and rear 3 point screws uncrew. 1) Screws 3point and wire seperation. Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly & Reassembly Description Description Photo 1) Pull out the wire from cabinet-front and main. 1) Pull out the cabinet-front. 1) Pull out the wire between PCB. Samsung Electronics...
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Disassembly & Reassembly Description Description Photo 1) Uncrew the screws on the PCB. 2) Uncrew the screws on the SMPS PCB. 1) Uncrew the rear screws. ONLY DUAL SMPS 1) Disassemble complete. Samsung Electronics...
1 and 5.2 megohms. If there is no return path, the measured resistance should be “infinite.” If the resistance is outside these limits, a shock hazard might exist. See Fig. 1-2 Samsung Electronics...
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. Use replacement components that have the same ratings, especially for flame resistance and dielectric strength specifications. A replacement part that does not have the same safety characteristics as the original might create shock, fire or other hazards. Samsung Electronics...
8. Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the instrument chassis ground before connecting the positive lead; always remove the instrument’s ground lead last. First read the “Safety Precautions” section of this manual. If some unforeseen circumstance creates a conflict between the servicing and safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions. Samsung Electronics...
8. Minimize body motions when handling unpackaged replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing clothes together, or lifting a foot from a carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to damage an ESD. Samsung Electronics...
- Easy Connectivity - Walkman, ipod, MD etc. DRM Free - Connect with any kinds of Portable Audio device - Stereo Input in Front - Made for iPod - Easy connection w/ ipod - Improvement : video & iPhone support Samsung Electronics...
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334W Front / Rear : 3.54 x 5.57 x 2.7 inches Dimensions (W x H x D) Center: 14.17 x 2.93 x 2.7 inches Subwoofer: 6.1 x 13.78 x 11.22 inches Front / Surround: 1.28 Ibs Weights Center: 1.26 Ibs Subwoofer: 8.38 Ibs Samsung Electronics...
Product Specification 2-3 Specifications Analysis Model Name HT-C550 HT-Z320 Photo RMS (10% THD), REF: 1ch 1000W 1000W Front: 166W x 2 (3Ω) Front: 166W x 2 (3Ω) Output Center: 166W (3Ω) Center: 166W (3Ω) Power Output Power (ch) Rear: 166W x 2 (3Ω) Rear: 166W x 2 (3Ω) Subwoofer: 170W (3Ω)
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Product Specification Model Name HT-C550 HT-Z320 Photo Sound Mode EQ/DSP 3Mode / 5Mode 3Mode / 5Mode Sound effect MP3ENHANCE/P.BASS Dolby Digital Dolby ProLogic-II Dolby ProLogic-IIX Audio Decoding Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete 6.1 DTS 96/24 DTS Neo 6 Component Composite Video Inputs S-Video HDMI In Component Composite Video Outputs HDMI Out S-Video SCART Out O (only Europe) O (only Europe)
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Product Specification Model Name HT-C550 HT-Z320 Photo O (only Europe) O (only Europe) Tuner O (Brazil only) Preset Memory Universal (MBR) Remote Key 49 Key 60 Key Dual Voltage O (Brazil only) Type (Sat/Tallboy) Sat / Tall Sat / Tall Stand Speaker Impedance (Sat/Woofer) 3Ω/ 3Ω 3Ω/ 3Ω...
Troubleshooting 4. Troubleshooting 4-1 Checkpoints by Error Mode 4-1-1 Main Power No power detected (Stand by LED off) FR1 is OK? Change fuse Change SMPS. ICFB5401 Pin 1 is 2.5V CON3 Pin 12, 13, 14 is 5.4V? Check Main PCB Check Main PCB Samsung Electronics...
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(1.7v offset) (pin 83, 84, 85, 88, 89, 90 between IC10 and AIC4 and of IC10 ES8398) AIC19 Refer to wave pattern image of Fig. 4-4. Check MPEG DAC Power. Check DAC3.3V of IC10 Replace IC10. (pin 86) Check Power Lines. (Check IC36). Samsung Electronics...
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IC23 to IC36. of IC36 THS7374 10 of IC36. Replace the IC36. Check JACK Output Check the JA1 connectivity Check if composite video output is and replace. measured at the JA1. Refer to wave pattern image of Fig. 4-6. Samsung Electronics...
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10 of IC36. IC36 THS7374. Refer to wave pattern image of Fig. 4-9 and Fig. 4-10. Replace the IC36. Check JACK Output Check if component Check the JA1 connectivity video output is measured at and replace. the JA1. 4-10 Samsung Electronics...
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Check MPEG Ouput. Check if 480p output Replace MPEG IC Is ok. Check PLL3.3V lines and Check Voltage pin110 VDD1.2V lines and R150, pin of IC10 R151, R152 value. (1.5V~1.8V) Please, Call to Samsung Replace MPEG IC A/S Center. Samsung Electronics 4-15...
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C450 1.8Ω 1.8Ω 1.8Ω F/R CH 1.8Ω 1.8Ω 1.8Ω CENTER 1.8ΩΩ 1.8Ω 1.8Ω SUBWOOFER <Table 4-1> If Measured Resistance is very different from above numbers. There is a Problem. → AMP PCB Problem 5.1CH SPEAKER OUTPUT FRONT R CENTER FRONT L REAR R SUBWOOFER REAR L Samsung Electronics 4-17...
2. Play the USB, then “updating” will appear on the screen, then Power will go out after showing ‘complete’ on the screen. 3. Press “Power” key and Press ‘Stop’ button of the remote control more than 5 seconds in No Disc. <Fig. 4-12 Connecting USB> <Fig. 4-13 TV Display (On Updating)> <Fig. 4-14 Update Start> 4-18 Samsung Electronics...
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2. Press “Enter” and move Support. 3. Press “Enter”. 4. Check product information: “SW ver” on TV Display and “Micom SW Ver” on Front ASS’y VFD. <Fig. 4-15 Connecting USB> <Fig. 4-16 TV Display (On Updating)> <Fig. 4-17 Update Start> Samsung Electronics 4-19...
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3. Then DISC-TRAY will open, then remove the DISC or USB, making the Unit as ‘NO DISC’ state. 4. Press ‘STOP’ button of Main Unit for more than 5 seconds, Display Indicator shows ‘INITIALIZE’ then Power goes out. <Fig. 4-18 Connecting USB> <Fig. 4-19 TV Display (On Updating)> <Fig. 4-20 Update Start> 4-20 Samsung Electronics...
2. Press the "TUNER MEMORY" button on the remote control during 4~5 seconds. 3. After step (2), you can see “TEST” on the VFD. TEST 4. When you see “TEST” on VFD, Insert number “4”, “6” to start Region Code setting mode. Samsung Electronics 4-21...
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Troubleshooting 5. After step (4), you can see “− −” on the VFD. Insert the Region Code (Below table) corresponding model with − − “0 ~ 9” buttons on the remote control. Option Table HT-C550 HT-C650 HT-C450 Area Remark Region Code Region Code Region Code Africa / Pakistan Brazil C460 - 90...
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In this case, you have to change System Micom, and set up the Buyer Region code again. In case of EEPROM, you don't need to care about it. After set-up the Region code, System Micom will store the information of the region code to EEPROM automatically. Samsung Electronics 4-23...