Looking for Answers about samsung 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System?

put the system in stereo mode

Yes, not over HDMI though, only over composite

The orange/green DVD Receiver/TV button needs to be pushed twice to switch modes as previously answered. This is counterintuitive and extremely unfriendly to users. Unfortunately I am colorblind and cannot tell which mode I am in.

Yes, But it is a lot easier if you have a Samsung TV.

you should check if the disk reader have any damage, because the optic disk is really sensible and maybe is dirty.. try to cleaned up..

does this work with my tv how can i get tv sound to come out of the systems speakers

I had a similar problem. My sound test would work and every speaker passed the sound check but I would get nothing for my Xbox. I also had an HDMI cable that went from the HT-C550 to the TV, so note that.
I strongly suggest getting an HDMI cable. Hook that up to any port in your TV where accessible and that will be the source/channel/function where the setup will take place.

Here was my solution:

1) If your Xbox audio (red & white cords) aren't hooked directly to the HT-C550, do so now.

Your setup should now have your video (be they composite cables or HDMI) hooked to your TV and your Xbox audio hooked to the HT-C550.

2) Go to setup options in your HT-C550 and select Audio.
3) Select DRC and select 2/8
4) Select HDMI Audio and make sure that is turned off.
5) Select EQ Optimizer and make sure that that is turned off.

#4 and #5 sound crazy, I know, but they get in the way of everything.

6) Turn on your Xbox and select the appropriate channels on your TV and HT-C550 so that you can see the Xbox.
[For example: My setup is that I select "Component 1" on my TV to play Xbox and select "AUX 2" on the HT-C550.]

7) Go to System Settings (under "My Xbox").
8) Select Console Settings.
9) Select Audio.
10) Select Dolby Digital 5.1.
11) With your HT-C550 remote, push the "Dolby Digital PL II" button (it's the button directly under the 7). You won't see anything on your TV screen. Look at the HT-C550 faceplate. Push the button several times until MATRIX appears. All speakers should be working now.

**You will need to repeat step 11 every time to play Xbox with surround sound.**

You may need to go into the HT-C550 audio options and turn up the sub-woofer or other speakers to get the desired sound.

From my understanding the microphone is used to adjust the sound from the speakers to be ideal to the location of the listener. So you want to place the microphone wherever you the listener will be sitting and let the system adjust itself.

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this issue with your audio.

Without knowing how it's connected, it would be difficult to diagnose. In most cases, it's a combination of settings and connections that may be causing this issue.

You may want to consult the manual for audio setup options, or consider having a professional set up your system. If you'd like to troubleshoot with a Samsung representative, try calling 800-SAMSUNG.

HDTech

make sure that when you press the 'bd reciever / tv' button (upper left below the power) that the color is yellow, if it is not then press it again while it is liut and this will toggle between the two different control modes

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this issue with your home theater system and your HDTV.

Unfortunately, without knowing more information on this specific problem, it's difficult to offer a solution. It may be possible that the disc or file that you're playing (if homemade) needs to be re-encoded or corrected for delay, or the cable may have an issue, or how the components are set up. There are many specific variables that can cause this symptom, but without knowing more information, unfortunately we can assist here on the forums.

You may want to contact the Samsung customer service center at 800-SAMSUNG over the troubleshooting and assistance.

--HDTech

try pressing the dolby button to turn on the simulated surround sound. if that doesn't work, it's likely because you did the sound calibration.if you have a room with good acoustics, then the speakers don't have much to calibrate: this means that the speakers will be able to play sthe audio in the same format it was originally "recorded". for FM radio and Ipod, this means a stereo (right and left speakers only) format.

I hate to make this comparison, but it's like watching "the good, the bad, and the ugly" in it's original format: it was mono, so sound only would come from one speaker. If you had 2 speakers, than it would just send the same signal to both: if someone fired left or right of the camera, you wouldn't be able to tell. When "the good, the bad, and the ugly" was re-released on DVD, (and more recently on Blu-ray) they actually had to have all of the actors come back in to re-record the audio tracks to make it higher quality.

So try the "Matrix" setting, or try hooking up your computer to the system using a HDMI cable: but it won't be true surround sound: the system has to guess what surround-sound would be like: kinda like the false-colored WW2 videos on the history channel: while it's not black and white: it doesn't exactly look real either.

No, Vizio codes are not available for this player.

--HDTech

The DVD you are attempting to play is 3D and your TV is not

Try hooking the game console to your Home Theater system with optical for the audio, and HDMI for the video.

You may need to change an option in the game console's audio menu.

HDTech

I'm sorry to hear that you're having this issue with your audio.

Unfortunately, without knowing how your system is connected and what is available, the best recommendation I can make would be to check or replace the audio cable to see if that's causing a problem.

If you have further questions, you may want to reach out to the Samsung customer service center at 800-SAMSUNG for additional troubleshooting.

HDTech

Without knowing how you have your system connected, it's difficult to answer this question.

With digital OTA broadcasts, and connected with an optical audio cable, you would also be over get 5.1 channel broadcasts when they're available in your region.

--HDTech

I had this same problem. Put your head unit on "Aux 2" you do this by pressing the "function tv source" button in the top right hand corner. After you do this wait about 15 seconds and press the "dolby pl II" button it is directly under the 7. Press it until you get to "matrix" this should work for you. Hope this helps.

Try pressing the "DVD Receiver/TV" button once or twice to toggle the function.

This button is located directly under the power button on the remote control.

--HDTech

Replacement parts can be found at the www.Samsungparts.com website.

--HDTech