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  • Page 2: Theater System

    HT-TWZ312 HT-TWZ315 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...

  • Page 3: What's Included

    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+.)

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    SWA-4000 Wireless Receiver Module TX Card Speaker Cable (2EA) SAfEty WArninGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    safety information imPOrtAnt SAfEty inStrUCtiOnS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    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 complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    contents fEATURES What’s included 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 10 Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION 11 Front Panel 12 Display 13 Rear Panel REmOTE CONTROL 14 Tour of the Remote Control 16 Setting the Remote Control CONNECTIONS 18 Connecting the Speakers 23 Connecting the Wireless Receiving Amplifier 25 Connecting the Video Out to your TV 27 HDMI Function 28 Connecting an iPod 30 Connecting Audio from External Components 32 Connecting the FM Antenna...
  • Page 8 SySTEm SETUP 51 Setting the Language 52 Setting TV Screen Type 53 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) 53 Setting the Password 54 Setting The Wallpaper 54 To Select one of the 3 Wallpaper Settings you've made 55 DVD Playback Mode 55 Setting the Speaker Mode 56 Setting the Delay Time 57 Setting the Test Tone 57 Setting the Audio 58 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) 59 Setting the AV SYNC 59 Setting the HDMI Audio 60 Sound field (DSP)/EQ Function 60 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 61 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect 61 P.BASS RADIO 62 Listening To Radio 62 Presetting Stations...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 64~65) Copyright ©2008 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

  • Page 10: Playable Discs

    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.

  • Page 11: Disc Type And Characteristics

    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.

  • Page 12: Description

    description frOnt PAnEL AUX IN 1 AUX IN 1 FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON USB CONNECTOR TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) VOLUME CONTROL AUX IN 1 CONNECTOR BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON POWER( ) BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON DISC TRAY...

  • Page 13: Display

    description DiSPLAy 11 12 1 1 FUNCTION DISPLAY CD INDICATOR RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATOR REPEAT INDICATOR USB INDICATOR DOLBY DIGITAL INDICATOR HDMI INDICATOR DTS DISC INDICATOR PRO LOGIC INDICATOR DISC INDICATOR DSP INDICATOR LPCM INDICATOR DVD INDICATOR SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    rEAr PAnEL ipod ipod ipod AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) wireless receiver amplifi er. iPod JACK Connect the iPod dock connector here. VIDEO OUTPUT JACK Connect the TV's Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to the VIDEO OUT jack.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    remote control tOUr Of tHE rEmOtE COntrOL DVD RECEIVER PORT REMAIN STEP PAUSE AUDIO TITLE P.BASS...
  • Page 16 PORt button DVD RECEIVER button tV button OPEN/CLOSE button tV/VIDEO button POWER button CANCEL button Number (0~9) buttons PAUSE button REMAIN button PLAY button StEP button StOP button tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons SEARCH buttons VOLUME button tUNING/CH button MENU button MUtE button AUDIO button REtURN button...

  • Page 17: Setting The Remote Control

    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 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line.
  • Page 18 18, 59, 67, 76, 77, 78, 92, 93, 94 Craig 03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 84 Realistic 03, 19 Croslex Sampo Crown Samsung 00, 15, 16, 17, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, Curtis Mates 59, 61, 63 59, 60, 98 Sanyo 19, 61, 65 Daewoo...

  • Page 19: Connections

    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, or under the TV stand.

  • Page 20: Speaker Components

    CENTER CENTER (L) (R) REAR REAR HOLE COVER CRADLE STAND/ FRONT REAR STAND SUBWOOFER STAND BASE WALL MOUNT Ht-tWZ315 SCREW (Small): 12EA SCREW (Large): 8EA CENTER (L) (R) (L) (R) CENTER CENTER HOLE COVER CRADLE STAND/ FRONT REAR STAND SUBWOOFER...
  • Page 21 connections COnnECtinG tHE SPEAKErS (COn't) installing the Wall mount <front/rear> <Center> 1. Insert the wall mount so that it fi ts into the rear hole of the speaker as in the fi gure. 2. Turn the wall mount counter clockwise to fi x it.
  • Page 22 How to install the Speaker on the Stand Turn the StAnD upside-down and connect it to the StAnD BASE. Insert three small SCrEWS into three holes STAND BASE marked with arrows using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. STAND Insert a large SCrEW into the hole on the rear of the Speaker StAnD.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Front, Rear, Center And Subwoofer Speakers

    Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Home Theater. Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of Black the connecting plugs. Ht-tWZ312 Ht-tWZ315 Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L)

  • Page 24: Connecting The Wireless Receiving Amplifier

    COnnECtinG tHE WirELESS rECEiVinG AmPLifiEr Wireless receiving module (SWA-4000) in case of Ht-tWZ312 Center Speaker Front Front Speaker (L) Speaker (R) RESET ipod AUX IN 2 Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE Subwoofer Connect the front, center and Subwoofer speakers to the DVD Player, referring to pages 22.
  • Page 25 connections COnnECtinG tHE WirELESS rECEiVinG AmPLifiEr (COn't) When you have Purchased the Wireless receiving module (SWA-4000) 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 (5.8GHz) near the system, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv

    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 TVs that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC).)

  • Page 27: Hdmi Auto Detection Function

    (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 TVs with the Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.

  • Page 28: Hdmi Function

    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 TVs that support Anynet+.

  • Page 29: Connecting An Ipod

    Adjust the volume to a moderate level before you connect your iPod and DVD home theater. When the unit is powered on and you connect an iPod, the unit will charge your iPod's battery. Make sure to connect the dock connector so that the label “SAmSUnG” faces upward. ipod AUX IN 2...
  • Page 30 iPod models compatible with the dock mini (4GB, 6GB) 20GB 40GB 20GB, 30GB 40GB, 60GB nano (color display) (color display) (1GB, 2GB, 4GB) nano (aluminum) 30GB (video) 60GB, 80GB (video) (2GB, 4GB, 8GB) the following 5 models must be used with the applicable dock insert as well as the dock before they can be connected to the system.

  • Page 31: Connecting Audio From External Components

    connections COnnECtinG AUDiO frOm EXtErnAL COmPOnEntS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/mP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player. AUX IN 1 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.
  • Page 32 AUX2 : rear Panel OPtiCAL : rear Panel ipod ipod AUX IN 2 AUX IN 2 Optical Cable (not supplied) Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. External Digital Component External Analog Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    connections COnnECtinG tHE fm AntEnnA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL Jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you fi nd a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. ipod AUX IN 2 FM Antenna...

  • Page 34: Before Using Your Home Theater

    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.

  • Page 35: Playback

    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. Close the compartment by pressing the OPEn/CLOSE ( button again. Playback starts automatically.

  • Page 36: Mp3/Wma-Cd 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. WMA-DRM fi les cannot be played.

  • Page 37: Jpeg File Playback

    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. Playback starts automatically.

  • Page 38: Divx 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 fi le whenever you press the ] button, if there are over 2 fi les in the disc. Goes to the previous fi le whenever you press the [ button, if there are over 2 fi les in the disc.
  • Page 39 playback DiVX PLAyBACK if the Disc has more than One Subtitle file If the disc has more than one subtitle fi le, 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 ,...

  • Page 40: Using The Playback Function

    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.
  • Page 41 playback USinG tHE PLAyBACK fUnCtiOn dBAD fast Playback Press the (,) button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: ( 2X ➞ ( 4X ➞ ( 8X ➞ ( 32X ➞  PLAy ) 2X ➞...
  • Page 42 dBAGD repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 fi le). Press the rEPEAt button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: rEPEAt : CHAPtEr ➞ rEPEAt : titLE ➞ rEPEAt : Off DVD-VIDEO rEPEAt : trACK ➞...
  • Page 43 playback USinG tHE PLAyBACK fUnCtiOn A-B repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. 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.

  • Page 44: Angle 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. Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 1/3 ➞...

  • Page 45: Bonus Group

    playback USinG tHE PLAyBACK fUnCtiOn Bonus Group DVD-AUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the key number. BONUS GROUP KEY NUMBER : When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 playback USinG tHE PLAyBACK fUnCtiOn dBAG moving Directly to a Scene/Song Press the numeric buttons. The selected fi le 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 ,...
  • Page 48 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. Press the EntEr button.

  • Page 49: Using The Ipod

    playback USinG tHE iPod You can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Place the iPod in the Dock. Your iPod is automatically turned on. Connect the dock connector for iPod to the iPod jack on the DVD home theater.

  • Page 50: Playing Media Files Using The Usb Host Feature

    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 (except iPod), 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.

  • Page 51: Fast Playback

    playback fast playback During playback, press the (,) button. Each time you press either button, the playback speed will change as follows: 2x ➞ 4x ➞ 8x ➞ 32x ➞ normal. Compatible Devices USB devices that support USB Mass Storage v1.0. (USB devices that operate as a removable disc in Windows (2000 or later) without additional driver installation.) MP3 Player: HDD and fl ash type MP3 players.

  • Page 52: System Setup

    system setup 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. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 53: Setting Tv Screen Type

    system setup SEttinG 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. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 54: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    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.

  • Page 55: Setting The Wallpaper

    This selects one of the 3 wallpaper screens. 5. Press the EXit button to exit the setup screen. OriGinAL : Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. USEr : Select this to set the desired image as your wallpaper.

  • Page 56: Dvd Playback Mode

    DVD PLAyBACK mODE Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. Press the mEnU button while the disc tray is open. Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 57: Setting The Delay Time

    system setup 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. Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the EntEr button.

  • Page 58: Setting The Test Tone

    SEttinG 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.

  • Page 59: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    system setup 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 00, -06, and OFF. The volume decreases as you move closer to –6.

  • Page 60: Setting The Av Sync

    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.

  • Page 61: Sound Field (Dsp)/Eq Function

    system setup 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.

  • Page 62: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    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. Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows.

  • Page 63: Radio

    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.

  • Page 64: Convenient Function

    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 changes as follows : ➞ ➞...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    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. SymPtOm Check/remedy Disc tray does not open.
  • Page 66 SymPtOm Check/remedy • Disc is rotating but no • Is the TV power on? picture is produced. • Are the video cables connected properly? • Picture quality is poor and • Is the disc dirty or damaged? picture is shaking. •...

  • Page 67: Usb Host Feature Supported Products

    128 MB MP3 Player YP-K3 Samsung MP3 Player Iriver H320 Iriver 20G HDD MP3 Player YP-U3 Samsung MP3 Player YH-920 Samsung 20G HDD MP3 Player YP-Z5F Samsung MP3 Player YP-T7 Samsung MP3 Player iAUDIO U2 Cowon MP3 Player YP-MT6 Samsung...

  • Page 68: Appendix

    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.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    appendix SPECifiCAtiOnS Power Requirements AC 120V, 60Hz Power Consumption 80 W Weight 7.9 Ibs General Dimensions 16.9 (W) x 2.6 (H) x 13.6 (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.
  • Page 70 Front : 6.6 lbs, Center : 1.9 lbs Weights Rear : 3.0 lbs, Subwoofer : 10.0 lbs *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 71 All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service Center. (the name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1- 800- SAMSUNG) LABOR PARtS...
  • Page 72 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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