HT-Z520 HT-TZ522 HT-TZ525 Digital Home Theater 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/global/register...
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Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the main unit using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the Home Theater to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.)
safety information SAFETY WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The explanation point within the triangle is a Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of...
PRECAUTIONS Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your Ensure that the AC power supply in your house com cation sticker located on the back of your player. Insta player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches).
contents What’s included FEATURES SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Precautions GETTING STARTED Before Reading the User’s Manual Playable Discs Do not use the following types of disc! Copy Protection Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION Front Panel Display Rear Panel Tour of the Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL Setting the Remote Control...
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SYSTEM SETUP Setting the Language Setting the TV Screen Type Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Setting the Password Setting The Wallpaper To Select one of the 3 Wallpaper Settings you've made Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the Delay Time Setting the Test Tone Setting the Audio Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. DVD players and the discs are coded by region.
getting started DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS 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.
description FRONT PANEL DISC CHANGE VOLUME VOLUME AUX IN 1/ PHONES FUNC. ASC IN 10 11 12 13 14 POWER( ) BUTTON PHONES JACK TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON DISC TRAY AUX IN 1/ASC IN STOP BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON USB PORT PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON...
REAR PANEL HDMI IN iPod JACK Connect the iPod dock connector here. The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) wireless receiver amplifier. AUX IN 2 JACKS Connect to the 2CH analog output of an external device (such as a VCR). VIDEO OUTPUT JACK Connect your TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT jack.
If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control will work on a Samsung TV by default. Operation Range of the Remote Control The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line.
connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Digital Home Theater to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Position of the DVD Player Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf.
Speaker Components HT-Z520 REAR L (AH81-04974A) R (AH81-04677A) FRONT (AH81-04670A) FRONT SPEAKER CABLE SUBWOOFER L (AH81-04972A) CENTER CRADLE STAND/ (AH81-04976A) (AH81-04975A) R (AH81-04676A) (AH81-04973A) WALL MOUNT HT-TZ522 SCREW (Small): 10EA (AH81-04984B) REAR L (AH81-04974B) SCREW (Large): 2EA R (AH81-04677B) (AH81-04983B)
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Installing the Cradle Stand (HT-Z520 - Front Speakers) <Front> 1. Insert the stand so that it fits into the hole as described in the figure. 2. Turn the stand clockwise to lock it. (Turning it counter-clockwise will loosen it.) 3.
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Front Speakers Wall Mount Installation Installing the Wall Mount HT-Z520 - Front Speakers <Front> 1. Insert the wall mount so that it fi ts into the rear hole of the speaker as in the figure. 2. Turn the wall mount counter clockwise to fix it.
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connections Front/Rear Tallboy Stand How to Install the Speaker on the Stand HT-TZ522 - Front Speakers HT-TZ525 - Front/Rear Speakers STAND BASE Turn the STAND upside-down and connect it to the STAND BASE. STAND Insert five small SCREWS into the five holes marked with arrows using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
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Green) into the respective (+) color terminal on the back of the Home Theater, and then release the tab. Connect the connecting plugs for the rear speakers to the back of the Wireless Receiving module. wire. HT-Z520 HT-TZ522/TZ525 Front Front Speaker (R)
CONNECTING THE REAR SPEAKERS TO THE WIRELESS RECEIVING AMPLIFIER Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4100) HT-Z520/TZ522 Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE HT-TZ525 Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE The HT-Z520/TZ522/TZ525 only can connect with wireless receiving module (SWA-4100).
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CONNECTING THE REAR SPEAKERS TO THE WIRELESS RECEIVING AMPLIFIER (CON'T) Connect the front, center and Subwoofer speakers to the DVD Player, referring to page 21. HDMI IN With the DVD Player turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection(Wireless) on the back of the main unit. Hold the TX card so that the slanted side faces to the left and insert the card into the port.
See your TV owner's manual for more information on how to select the TV's Video Input source. If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the main unit, you can operate the Home Theater using the TV's remote control. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).)
CONNECTING THE HDMI IN/OUT HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single cable. In addition, it enables you to enjoy multi-channel digital audio. HDMI IN HDMI Cable Set-Top/Cable box Connect the HDMI IN jack of this unit to the HDMI OUT jack of a Set-Top/Cable Box.
(TV, projector. etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made. What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit through Samsung TV's with the Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.
BD Wise (Samsung products only) You can select to use the BD Wise menu only if the Samsung home theater is connected to a Samsung TV that supports BD Wise using an HDMI cable. What is BD Wise? BD Wise automatically adjusts BD Wise-compliant Samsung products to the optimal settings between them.
Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this Home Theater to a SAMSUNG TV using an HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.
When the unit is powered on and you connect an iPod, the unit will charge your iPod's battery. You must have the VIDEO output connected to your TV view iPod video. Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAMSUNG” faces upward. (supplied)
CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player DISC CHANGE VOLUME VOLUME AUX IN 1/ PHONES FUNC. ASC IN Audio Cable (not supplied) Audio OUT Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Theater to the Audio Out of the external component/MP3 player.
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connections AUX2 : Rear Panel OPTICAL : Rear Panel HDMI IN Optical Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect External Digital Component either left or right. External Analog Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR.
CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Ω Coaxial Jack. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. HDMI IN FM Antenna (supplied)
The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TV's. Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. Press the DVD RECEIVER button to operate the DVD Home Theater. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD button on the remote to enable DVD/CD playback.
DISC PLAYBACK Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray. Load a disc. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the DISC SKIP button. Rotate the carousel tray so you can load the third, fourth, and fifth discs.
playback MP3/WMA-CD PLAYBACK Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray. The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start. The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc.
JPEG FILE PLAYBACK Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this Home Theater. Slide Mode Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. Playback starts automatically.
playback DIVX PLAYBACK The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the #,$ button. Goes to the next file whenever you press the $ button, if there are over 2 files in the disc. Goes to the previous file whenever you press the # button, if there are over 2 files in the disc.
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DIVX PLAYBACK If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File If the disc has more than one subtitle file, the default subtitle may not match the movie and you will have to select your subtitle language as follows: S,T button, select the In Stop mode, press the Cursor desired subtitle ( ) from the TV screen, and then...
playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION dBAGD Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press the INFO button. Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear different. Depending on the disc, you can also select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO LOGIC.
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dBAD Forward/Reverse Search Press the , button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: 2X ➞ 4X ➞ 8X ➞ 32X ➞ X PLAY 2X ➞ 4X ➞ 8X ➞ 32X ➞ X PLAY ...
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playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION dBAGD Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). Press the REPEAT button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: REPEAT : CHAPTER ➞...
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A-B Repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. Press the INFO button twice. X button to move to REPEAT Press the Cursor PLAYBACK ( ) display. S,T button to select A- and then Press the Cursor press the ENTER button.
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playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press the INFO button. X button to move to ANGLE ( Press the Cursor display. S,T button or numeric buttons to select Press the Cursor the desired angle.
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USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Audio Language Selection Function Press the INFO button twice. S,T button or numeric buttons to Press the Cursor select the desired audio language. Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, a different audio language (ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each time the button is pressed.
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playback dBAG Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Press the numeric buttons. The selected file will be played. When playing an MP3 or JPEG disc, you cannot use the Cursor S,T button to move to a folder. To move a folder, press the STOP and then press the Cursor S,T button.
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USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Using the Title Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. Depending on the disc, the availability of this feature may vary. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. S,T button to move to Title Menu. Press the Cursor Press the ENTER button.
playback USING AN iPod You can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Listening to Music (A iPod function) You can play music files stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the home theater system. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the DVD home theater.
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Watching a Movie (V iPod function) You can play video or picture files stored in the iPod player by connecting it to the home theater system. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the DVD home theater. In the iPod screen, move to Videos >...
playback PLAYING MEDIA FILES USING THE USB HOST FEATURE You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, USB memory stick or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel Home Theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater.
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USB Host Specifications USB Host Specification FAT16, FAT32) file system. Does not support a device that requires installing a separate driver on the PC (Windows). Non-compliance A USB device that is connected using the USB extension cable may not be recognized. player with the separate power connection.
system setup For your convenience, you can set this DVD Home Cinema's features for the best use in your home environment. SETTING THE LANGUAGE OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. LANGUAGE BD WISE : ON...
SETTING THE TV SCREEN TYPE Depending on your TV type (Widescreen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. ▼ button to move to Setup and then press the Press the Cursor LANGUAGE ENTER button.
system setup SETTING PARENTAL CONTROLS (RATING LEVEL) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. ▼ button to move to Setup and then press the Press the Cursor LANGUAGE ENTER button.
This selects one of the 3 wallpaper screens. 5. Press the EXIT button to exit the setup screen. BD WISE : ON HDMI VIDEO OUT: ORIGINAL : Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as TV DISPLAY WIDE/HDTV PARENTAL your wallpaper.
system setup DivX (R) Registration Please use the Registration code to register this player with the DivX (R) video on demand format. To learn more, go to www.divx.com/vod. SETTING THE SPEAKER MODE Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjusted according to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not.
SETTING THE DELAY TIME If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust the delay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. ▼...
system setup SETTING THE TEST TONE Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. ▼ button to move to Audio and then press the Press the Cursor ENTER button. ▼ button to move to TEST TONE and then press Press the Cursor the ENTER button.
SETTING THE AUDIO Manually Adjusting the Speaker Volume and Balance with the SOUND EDIT Button. Press the SOUND EDIT button and then press the Cursor W,X button. Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance You can select between 0, -6, and OFF. ...
system setup SETTING THE AV SYNC Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. ▼...
SOUND FIELD (DSP)/EQ FUNCTION DSP(Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments. EQ : You can select ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Press the DSP/EQ button. DSP appears on the display panel.
system setup DOLBY PRO LOGIC II EFFECT This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press the PL II MODE button to select MUSIC mode. Press the PL II EFFECT button. W,X buttons to select the desired effect setting. Press the PANORAMA : You can select either 0 or 1.
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ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. Press ASC button. To create the optimal 5.1 channel sound field, the selections are in the following sequence: L ➞...
radio LISTENING TO RADIO Remote Control Press the TUNER button to select the FM band. Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 : When the #,$ button is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 : Press and hold the , , . button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations.
convenient function SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press the SLEEP button. SLEEP will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time in minutes changes as follows : ➞...
S.VOL (SMART VOLUME) This will regulate and stabilize the volume level against a drastic volume change when changing channels or during a scene transition. Press the S.VOL button. Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as follows : SV ON ¨...
convenient function CD RIPPING Converts audio sound of the CD into a MP3 file format before sending to a USB storage device. Connect the USB device. AUX IN 1/ PHONES ASC IN Insert the audio CD into the CD tray. CD RIPPING button.
Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Customer Service Center. SYMPTOM Check/Remedy Disc tray does not open.
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SYMPTOM Check/Remedy picture is produced. picture is shaking. Audio language and subtitles do not work. not contain them. Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed. BOX mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only.
language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 54). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1506 Slovenian 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish...
appendix CAUTIONS ON HANDLING AND STORING DISCS Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping. Be especially careful not to scratch discs when handling them. Handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 90 W Weight 11.5 Ibs General Dimensions 16.9 (W) x 17.3 (H) x 2.9 (D) inches Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Approx.
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Front : 6.4 lbs, Rear : 5.3 lbs, Weights Center : 0.8 Ibs, Subwoofer : 15.4 Ibs *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com...
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