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HT-TZ425N Digital Home Cinema System user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a 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 Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using a 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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of CAUTION electric shock or personal injury.
safety information PrECAUTIONS Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10 cm).
contents fEATURES What’s included SAfETy INfORmATION Safety Warnings 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 REmOTE CONTROL Tour of the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control CONNECTIONS...
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contents SySTEm SETUP Setting the Language Setting the HDMI Video Out Mode Setting the TV Screen Type Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Setting the Pasword Setting The Wallpaper To Select one of the 3 Wallpaper Settings You've Made Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the Delay Time Using the Test Tone Setting the Audio...
getting started 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 cinema or concert hall. DVD players and the discs are coded by region.
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 FUNC. FUNC. MIC 1 MIC 2 FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECTOR TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) VOLUME CONTROL USB CONNECTOR BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON MIC 1,MIC 2 JACK STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE (...
The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) wireless receiver amplifier.(The wireless module is not provided for HT-TZ425N ) Use the HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input HDMI OUT JACK terminal on your TV for the best quality picture.
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. Operation range of the remote Control The remote control can be used up to approximately 7 meters in a straight line.
connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Digital Home Cinema 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.
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Speaker Components CENTER SCREW (Small): 20EA SCREW (Large): 4EA (L) (R) (L) (R) FRONT REAR SUBWOOFER STAND BASE SPEAKER CABLE STAND Front/rear Tallboy Stand How to Install the Speaker on the Stand Turn the STAND upside-down and connect STAND BASE it to the STAND BASE.
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Connecting the Front, rear, Center and Subwoofer Speakers HT-TZ425N Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Center Speaker Speaker Stand FM ANT Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Subwoofer Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if the speaker falls.
CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL WIrELESS rECEIVING Amplifier To connect the rear speakers by wireless, you have to purchase the wireless receiving module and TX card from your Samsung retailer. When you have Purchased the Wireless receiving Module (SWA-4000/ SWA-4100) Front Speaker (L)
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connections Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equipment, or any other device that uses the same frequency (2.4/5.8GHz) near the system, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
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).)
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.
HDMI connection. 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? •...
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Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be You can operate this unit, power used by connecting this Home Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using a on your TV, or watch a movie by HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that pressing the Play button on your support Anynet+.
CONNECTING AUDIO FrOM EXTErNAL COMPONENTS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player. FUNC. MIC 1 MIC 2 Audio Cable (not supplied) Audio OUT Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external component/ MP3 player.
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connections AUX2 : rear Panel OPTICAL : rear Panel FM ANT FM ANT Optical Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external Analogueue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. External Digital Component External Analogueueue Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analogueue Component Analogueue signal components such as a VCR.
CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL Jack. 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. FM ANT FM ANT FM Antenna...
The DVD Home Cinema's remote can be used to control Samsung TV's. Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. FUNC. MIC 1 MIC 2 Press the DVD rECEIVEr button to operate the DVD Home Cinema.
playback DISC PLAYBACK Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray. Load a disc. FUNC. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label • facing up. Close the compartment by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button again.
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 Cinema. 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 2 files or more on the disc. Goes to the previous file whenever you press the •...
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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: In Stop mode, press the Cursor ,...
playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION dBAGD Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press the INFO button. The disc information display may appear different, depending on the disc. You can also select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO LOGIC, depending on the disc. appears on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, that operation is not possible with the disc...
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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 ➞ 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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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. Press the Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. Press the Cursor , button to select A- and then 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. Press the Cursor button to move to ANGLE ( display. Press the Cursor , button or numeric buttons to select the desired angle.
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USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Audio Language Selection Function Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor , button or numeric buttons to 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 , button to move to a folder. To move a folder, press the STOP and then press the Cursor ,...
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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. Press the Cursor ,...
You will see a list of scanned devices. • FUNC. MIC 1 MIC 2 Select " Samsung Home Theater" from the searched list. Bluetooth When the Home Cinema System is connected to the • Device Bluetooth device, the Home Cinema System will display "Connect"...
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To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Home Cinema System You can disconnect the Home Cinema System from the Bluetooth FUNC. device (refer to Bluetooth devices’ user manual). MIC 1 MIC 2 • The Home Cinema System will be disconnected. When the Home Cinema System is disconnected from the •...
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 Cinema sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Cinema.
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USB Host Specifications • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. USB Host Specification • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. • Supports the device of which the connected drive is formatted in the FAT(FAT, FAT16, FAT32) file system.
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. LANGUAGE In Stop mode, press the MENU button. BD WISE : ON HDMI VIDEO OUT:...
SETTING THE TV SCrEEN TYPE You can select the TV's aspect ratio, depending on your TV type (Widescreen or conventional 4:3). In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the 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. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the 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. PASSWORD...
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 Centre and rear speakers. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr button.
system setup USING THE TEST TONE Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr button. Press the Cursor % button to move to TEST TONE and then press 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 , button. Adjusting Front/rear Speaker Balance You can select between 0, -6, and OFF. The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Centre/rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level The volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB.
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. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr 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. 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. Press the , buttons to select the desired effect setting. PANORAMA : You can select either 0 or 1.
ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP By setting the ASC function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for your environment. FUNC.
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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 , , .
convenient function SLEEP TIMEr FUNCTION You can set the time that the Home Cinema 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 : ➞...
convenient function CD rIPPING Converts audio sound of the CD into a MP3 file format before sending to a USB storage device. FUNC. Connect the USB device. MIC 1 MIC 2 Insert the audio CD into the CD tray. Press the 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 Centre. SYMPTOM Check/remedy Disc tray does not open.
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SYMPTOM Check/remedy Audio language and subtitles do • Audio language and subtitles will not work if the disc does not work. not contain them. Menu screen does not appear • Are you using a disc that does not contain menus? even when the menu function is selected.
language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 46). 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 Consumption 75 W Weight 3.5 Kg General Dimensions 430 (W) x 70 (H) x 282 (D) mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Approx.
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Front : 3.0 kg, Centre : 0.9 kg Weights Rear : 3.0 kg, Subwoofer : 4.5 kg *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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