Samsung digital home theater system user manual (78 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung HT-Z210
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HT-Z210 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...
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+.)
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
(furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
SAfETY INfORmATION gETTINg STARTED DESCRIPTION REmOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS bEfORE USINg YOUR hOmE fEATURES What’s included Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before Reading the User’s Manual Playable Discs Do not use the following types of disc! Copy Protection 10 Disc Type and Characteristics 11 Front Panel 12 Display 13 Rear Panel 14 Tour of the Remote Control 16 Setting the Remote Control 18 Connecting the Speakers 20 Connecting the Video Out to your TV 21 HDMI Function...
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SYSTEm SETUP CONVENIENT fUNCTION TROUbLEShOOTINg LANgUAgE CODE LIST USb hOST fEATURE SUPPORTED PRODUCTS APPENDIx 42 Setting the Language 43 Setting TV Screen Type 44 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) 44 Setting the Password 45 Setting The Wallpaper 45 To Select one of the 3 Wallpaper Settings You've Made 46 Setting the Speaker Mode 46 Setting the Delay Time 48 Setting the Test Tone 48 Setting the Audio 49 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) 50 Setting the AV SYNC...
COPY PrOTECTION Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played. For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.
AUX IN 1 FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON DISC TRAY USB CONNECTOR AUX IN 1 CONNECTOR POWER( ) BUTTON...
DISPLAY FUNCTION DISPLAY REPEAT INDICATOR HDMI INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR DVD INDICATOR CD INDICATOR USB INDICATOR DTS DISC INDICATOR DSP INDICATOR SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY 11 1 1 1 RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATOR DOLBY DIGITAL INDICATOR PRO LOGIC INDICATOR LPCM INDICATOR...
AUX IN 2 Connect the TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT jack. Connect to the 2CH analog output of an external device (such as a VCR) Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output.
TOUr OF THE rEMOTE CONTrOL DVD RECEIVER PORT REMAIN STEP PAUSE AUDIO TITLE P.BASS...
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Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–). Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also, some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. 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.
Center Speaker It is best to install it at the same height as the front speakers. You can also install it directly over or under the TV. rear Speakers Place these speakers behind your listening position. If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other.
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Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R) Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if a speaker falls. When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/ –) is correct.
Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. AUX IN 2 METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the DVD Home Theater to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. METHOD 2 : Component Video...
Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an - If you turn on the player and insert a disc, the player will start playing the disc, and the TV will turn on automatically and switch to HDMI mode. - If you turn on the player and press the Play button with a disc already inserted, the TV will immediately turn on and switch to HDMI mode.
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• receiver : Off : You can listen to audio through the TV. In case that you chose 'View TV', if you want to listen to TV sound through Digital In, you have to connect the optical cable between the TV and the Home Theater.
Components such as an MP3 Player. AUX IN 1 Audio OUT Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Theater to the Audio Out of the external component/MP3 player. Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX1 input.
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AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the Home Theater to the Audio Out of the external analog component. Be sure to match connector colors. Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX 2 input.
Make sure the unit is well-ventilated. If the unit has poor ventilation, the temperature inside the unit may rise and may damage it. Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (If the cooling fan or ventilation holes are covered with a newspaper or cloth, heat may build up inside the unit and fi re may result.)
The DVD Home Theater's remote can be used to control Samsung TVs. 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.
If the PLAY ( ) button or ENTEr button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position. (This function works only with DVDs.) If pressed twice, STOP is displayed, and if the PLAY ( ) button is pressed, playback starts from the beginning.
Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3/WMA track format recorded on the disc. To play a fi le icon in the screen, Press the Cursor ,,, button when it is in Stop mode and select a desired icon from the top part of the menu. button to stop playback.
JPEG FILE PLAYBACK Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG fi les 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.
[ button, if there are over 2 fi les in the disc. Fast Playback During playback, press the (,) button. To play back the disc at a faster speed, press the ( or ) button during playback. Each time you press either button, the playback speed will change as follows: 2x ➞...
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You must have some experience with video extraction and editing in order to use this feature properly. To use the caption function, save the caption fi le (*.smi) in the same fi le name as that of the DivX media fi le (*.avi) within the same folder.
Checking the remaining Time Press the rEMAIN button. For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Each time the remain button is pressed TITLE ELAPSED ➞ TITLE rEMAIN ➞ CHAPTEr ELAPSED ➞ CHAPTEr rEMAIN DVD-VIDEO TrACK ELAPSED ➞...
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( 2X ➞ ( 4X ➞ ( 8X ➞ ( 32X ➞ PLAY ) 2X ➞ ) 4X ➞ ) 8X ➞ ) 32X ➞ PLAY During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds.
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CHAPTEr : Repeatedly plays the selected chapter. TITLE : Repeatedly plays the selected title. rANDOM : Plays tracks in random order. (A track that has already been played may be played again.) TrACK : Repeatedly plays the selected track. DIr : Repeatedly plays all tracks in the selected folder.
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Press the ENTEr button at the end of the desired segment. The specifi ed segment will be played repeatedly. d To return to normal playback, press the Cursor , button to select The A-B Repeat function does not operate with DivX, MP3 or JPEG discs. Step Function Press the STEP button.
Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 1/3 ➞ 2/3 ➞ The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image.
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EN 01/03 ➞ SP 02/03 ➞ Fr 03/03 ➞ OFF/03 ➞ EN 01/03 To operate this function, you can also press the AUDIO or SUBTITLE buttons on the remote control. Depending on the disc, the Subtitle and Audio Language functions may not be available.
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To move a folder, press the STOP Cursor , button. You can press the [,] button on the remote control to move directly to the desired title, chapter, or track. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to move to the selected title or time.
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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. Press the Cursor , button to move to Title Menu.
PLAYING MEDIA FILES USING THE USB HOST FEATUrE You can enjoy media fi les 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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Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or require additional program installation when connected to a PC are not supported. A device using NTFS fi le system is not supported. (The system supports only the FAT fi le system and will not play a movie larger than 1 GB in USB mode.) Some MP3 players, when connected to this product, may not operate depending on the sector size of their fi le system.
For your convenience, you can set this DVD Home Theater'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.
Adjusting the TV Aspect ratio (Screen Size) The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.
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. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr button.
SETTING THE WALLPAPEr While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. During playback, press the PAUSE button when an image you like appears. Press the LOGO button. COPY LOGO DATA will be displayed on the TV screen.
5. Press the Cursor , to set the Delay time. You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for SL and SR between 00 and 15mSEC. d Press the rETUrN button to return to the previous level.
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Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you can adjust this difference by adding a delay effect to the sound of the Center and Rear Speakers.
Press the Cursor % button to move to TEST TONE and then press the ENTEr button. The test tone will be sent to L ➞ C ➞ r ➞ Sr ➞ SL ➞ SW in order. If the ENTEr button is pressed again at this time, the test tone will stop.
The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. SETTING THE 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.
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.
Press P.BASS button and "POWER BASS ON" will be displayed on the screen. The P.bass does not work with DSP/EQ or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ll modes. If you press P.BASS in the DSP/EQ mode, the DSP/EQ mode is automatically shut off and the P. BASS function comes on.
Press the MO/ST button to listen in Mono/Stereo. • Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between STErEO and MONO. • In a poor reception area, select MONO for a clear, interference-free broadcast.
Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set earlier. To cancel the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button until OFF appears on the display. ADJUSTING DISPLAY BrIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing.
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 Electronics Service Center.
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• You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the appropriate function.
Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 42). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039 Amharic 1194 1044 Arabic 1196...
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Do not load cracked or scratched discs. Handling and Storing Discs When you get fingerprints or dirt on the disc, clean it with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a soft cloth. When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact with cold parts inside the player.
Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. AC 120V, 60Hz 80 W 7.9 Ibs 16.9 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 13.6 (D) inches +41°F to +95°F...
(*90 Days Parts and Labor for Commercial Use) This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center.
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