Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HT-TZ325R Samsung
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Digital Home Cinema System user manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung pr oduct. T o receive a mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .
2 Features Playback of many disc types This Home Cinema System allows you to play back various discs, including DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW , and DVD±R/RW .
3 ENG Safety information SAFETY W ARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS ARE INSIDE.
4 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 ENG Contents FEA TURES 2 2 What’ s included SAFETY INFORMA TION 3 3 Safety W arnings 4 Precautions GETTING ST AR TED 7 7 Before Reading the User’ s Manual 8 Playable Discs 8 Do not use the follo.
6 SYSTEM SETUP 50 50 Setting the Language 50 Setting the HDMI Video Out Mode 51 Setting the TV Screen T ype 52 Setting Parental Contr ols (Rating Level) 52 Setting the Password 53 Setting The W allpap.
7 ENG ● GETTING ST AR TED Getting started BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms befor e reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon T erm Definition d DVD This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recor ded and finalised in Video Mode.
Getting started 8 PLA Y ABLE DISCS Disc T ype Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size Max. Playing Time DVD-VIDEO VIDEO 12 cm Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) 8 cm Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) Approx. 160 min. (double-sided) AUDIO-CD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO 12 cm 74 min.
9 ENG ● GETTING ST AR TED DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS This product does not support Secur e (DRM) Media files. CD-R Discs ❖ Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recor ding device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the • condition of the disc.
10 Description FUNC. FUNC. 10 11 FRONT P ANEL FUNCTION BUTT ON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTT ON AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECT OR TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTT ON VOLUME CONTROL 10 USB CONNECT OR ST OP ( ).
11 ENG ● DESCRIPTION ● DESCRIPTION REAR P ANEL TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver amplifier .
12 Remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 2 1 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 23 24 22 21 20 19 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 37 18 38 39 40.
13 ENG ● REMOTE CONTROL ● REMOTE CONTROL Insert Remote Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow . 2. Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –).
14 Operation Range of the Remote Control The remote contr ol can be used up to approximately 7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote contr ol sensor . When operating a TV with the remote contr ol 1.
15 ENG ● REMOTE CONTROL ● REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand Code List Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.War ds) Brocsonic Candle Cetronic Citizen Cinema Classic Concerto Contec Coronado.
16 Connections CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Position of the DVD Player Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf. Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV .
17 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS Speaker Components HT -Z320 SUBWOOFER CENTRE CENTRE SPEAKER CABLE SPEAKER CABLE CENTRE REAR (L) (R) FRONT (L) (R) SUBWOOFER ST AND BASE ST AND FRONT SCREW (Large.
18 Connections HT -Z420 SUBWOOFER CENTRE CENTRE (AH81-04973A) SUBWOOFER ST AND BASE ST AND FRONT SCREW (Large): 2EA SCREW (Small): 10EA HT -TZ422 (L) (L) (R) (R) SUBWOOFER ST AND BASE FRONT SCREW (Lar.
19 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS Installing the Cradle Stand 1. Insert the stand so that it fits into the hole as described in the figure. 2. T urn the stand clockwise to lock it. (T urning it counter -clockwise will loosen it.) 3. This is the completion of the stand installation.
20 Connections Front Speakers W all Mount Installation 3. Use the wall mount hole (bracket) to install the speaker on the wall. 3 Installing the W all Mount <Front> 1. Insert the wall mount so that it fits into the rear hole of the speaker as in the figur e.
21 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS Subwoofer Centre Speaker Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) HT -Z320 ipod AUX IN 2 Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Centre Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front Spea.
22 Connections M HT -Z420/TZ422/TZ425 doesn’t have rear speaker connectors on the main unit.The r ear speakers are ` connected to the Wireless module. The rear speakers for HT -Z320/TZ322/TZ325 can also be connected to the W ireless module ` (SWA-4100) if you pur chase it separately .
23 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE WIRELESS RECEIVING AMPLIFIER Wireless Receiving Module (SW A-4100) Connect the front, Centr e and Subwoofer speakers to the 1. DVD Player , r eferring to page 21~22. With the DVD Player tur ned off, insert the TX card into the 2.
24 Connections Do not insert any other card except the pr ovided TX card. ` If a differ ent TX card is used, the pr oduct may be damaged or the card may not be removed easily . Do not insert the TX card upside down or in the r everse direction. ` Insert the TX card when the DVD Player is turned off.
25 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUT TO YOUR TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV . AUX IN 2 FM ANT METHOD1 METHOD2 (supplied) METHOD3 METHOD 1 : HDMI Connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the DVD Player to the HDMI IN jack on your TV .
26 Connections HDMI Auto Detection Function The player's video output will automatically change to HDMI mode when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector .
27 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS HDMI FUNCTION Resolution Selection This function allows the user to select the screen r esolution for HDMI output. In Stop mode, press and hold the SD/HD (Standar d Definition/High Definition) button on the remote contr ol until the resolution changes.
28 Connections HDMI FUNCTION Using Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote contr ol. Anynet + can be used by connecting this Home Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable.
29 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AUDIO FROM EXTERNAL COMPONENTS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player . FUNC. Audio Cable (not supplied) Audio OUT Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external component/ 1.
30 Connections Optical Cable (not supplied) AUX2 : Rear Panel OPTICAL : Rear Panel External Analogue Component External Digital Component FM ANT FM ANT AUX2 : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external Analogue 1.
31 ENG ● CONNECTIONS ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 1. Ω COAXIAL Jack. Slowly move the antenna wire ar ound until you find a location where r eception is good, then 2. fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
32 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 . 1. Press the 2. DVD RECEIVER button to operate the DVD Home Cinema. Press the 3. FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD button on the remote to enable DVD/CD playback.
33 ENG ● PLA YBACK Playback DISC PLA YBACK dB Press the 1. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray . Load a disc. 2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’ s label • facing up. Close the compartment by pressing the 3. OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button again.
Playback 34 MP3/WMA-CD PLA YBACK Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. A Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray . 1. The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and • playback will start. The appearance of the menu depends on the • MP3/WMA disc.
35 ENG ● PLA YBACK JPEG FILE PLA YBACK Images captured with a digital camera or camcor der , or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and then played back with this Home Cinema. Slide Mode G Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray . Playback starts automatically .
Playback 36 DIVX PLA YBACK The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. Skip Forward/Back D During playback, press the [ , ] button. Goes to the next file whenever you press the • ] button, if there ar e 2 files or more on the disc.
37 ENG ● PLA YBACK If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File D If the dis c ha s m or e th an one subt itl e fil e, the defa ult subtitle may not match the movie and you will have to select your subtitle language as follows: In Stop mode, press the Cursor 1.
Playback 38 USING THE PLA YBACK FUNCTION Displaying Disc Information dB A GD Y ou can view disc playback information on the TV scr een. Press the INFO button. M The disc information display may appear differ ent, depending on the disc. ` Y ou can also select DTS, DOLBY DIGIT AL, or PRO LOGIC, depending on the disc.
39 ENG ● PLA YBACK Forward/Reverse Sear ch dB A D Press the ( , ) button. Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: • ( 2X ➞ ( 4X ➞ ( 8X ➞ ( .
Playback 40 USING THE PLA YBACK FUNCTION Repeat Playback dB A GD Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter , title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file).
41 ENG ● PLA YBACK A-B Repeat Playback dB Y ou can r epeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. Press the 1. INFO button twice. Press the Cursor 2. button to move to REPEA T PLA YBACK ( ) display . Press the Cursor 3. , button to select A- and then press the ENTER button.
Playback 42 USING THE PLA YBACK FUNCTION Angle Function d This function allows you to view the same scene in differ ent angles. Press the 1. INFO button. Press the Cursor 2. button to move to ANGLE ( ) display . Press the Cursor 3. , button or numeric buttons to select the desired angle.
43 ENG ● PLA YBACK USING THE PLA YBACK FUNCTION Audio Language Selection Function d Press the 1. INFO button twice. Press the Cursor 2. , button or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. Depending on the number of languages on a DVD disc, • a differ ent audio language (ENGLISH, SP ANISH, FRENCH, etc.
Playback 44 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song dB A G A G 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 . T o move a folder , press the STOP ( @ ) and then press the Cursor , button.
45 ENG ● PLA YBACK USING THE PLA YBACK FUNCTION Using the Title Menu d 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 1. MENU button.
Playback 46 USING BLUETOOTH Y ou can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality ster eo sound, all without wires! What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a new technology that enables Bluetooth-compliant devices to easily interconnect with each other using a short wireless connection.
47 ENG ● PLA YBACK Y ou can disconnect the Home Cinema System fr om the Bluetooth device (refer to Bluetooth devices’ user manual). The Home Cinema System will be disconnected. • When the Home Cinema System is disconnected from the • Bluetooth device, the Home Cinema System will display " DISCONNECT " on the fr ont display .
Playback 48 PLA YING MEDIA FILES USING THE USB HOST FEA TURE Y ou can enjoy media files such as pictur es, 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.
49 ENG ● PLA YBACK USB Host Specifications USB Host Specification • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable.
50 SETTING THE LANGUAGE OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. In Stop mode, press the 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTER button. Select 3. Language and then press the ENTER button.
51 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE TV SCREEN TYPE Y ou can select the TV's aspect ratio, depending on your TV type (Widescreen or conventional 4:3). In Stop mode, press the 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTER button.
52 System setup SETTING P ARENT AL CONTROLS (RA TING LEVEL) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want childr en to view . In Stop mode, press the 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTER button.
53 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE W ALLP APER d G While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper . During playback, press the 1. P AUSE button when an image you like appears. Press the 2. LOGO button.
54 System setup DivX (R) Registration Please use the Registration code to register this player with the DivX (R) video on demand format. T o lear n more, go to www .
55 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE DELA Y 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 Centr e and rear speakers. In Stop mode, press the 1.
56 System setup USING THE TEST TONE Use the T est T one feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop mode, press the 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTER button. Press the Cursor 3. % button to move to TEST TONE and then press the ENTER button.
57 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE AUDIO Press the SOUND EDIT button and then pr ess the Cursor , button. Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance Y ou can select between 0, -6, and OFF . ` The volume decreases as you move closer to –6.
58 System setup SETTING THE A V SYNC Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV . If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video. In Stop mode, press the 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTER button.
59 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ● SYSTEM SETUP SOUND FIELD (DSP)/EQ FUNCTION DSP(Digital Signal Processor) : DSP modes have been designed to simulate dif ferent acoustic envir onments. EQ : Y ou can select ROCK, POP , or CLASSIC to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Press the DSP/EQ button.
60 System setup DOLBY PRO LOGIC II EFFECT This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press the 1. PL II MODE button to select MUSIC mode. Press the 2. PL II EFFECT button. Press the 3. , buttons to select the desired ef fect setting.
61 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ● SYSTEM SETUP 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 fr equency characteristics to create a 5.
62 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. 1. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. 2. Press 3.
63 ENG LISTENING TO RADIO Remote Control Press the 1. TUNER button to select the FM band. T une in to the desir ed station. 2. Automatic T uning 1 • : When the [ , ] button is pressed, a pr eset broadcast station is selected. Automatic T uning 2 • : Press and hold the , , .
64 ABOUT RDS BROADCASTING Using the RDS (Radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular pr ogram signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they br oadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
65 ENG ● RADIO PTY (Program T ype) indication and PTY -SEARCH function One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program fr om the preset channels by specifying the PTY codes. T o search for a pr ogram using the PTY codes Before you start, r emember .
66 SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION Y ou can set the time that the Home Cinema will shut itself of f. Press the SLEEP button. SLEEP • will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time in minutes changes as follows : 10 ➞ 20 ➞ 30 ➞ 60 ➞ 90 ➞ 120 ➞ 150 ➞ OFF .
67 ENG CD RIPPING Converts audio sound of the CD into a MP3 file format before sending to a USB storage device. B Connect the USB device. 1. Insert the audio CD into the CD tray .
68 T roubleshooting 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 near est authorized dealer or Samsung Customer Service Centre.
69 ENG ● TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Check/Remedy Aud io l ang uage an d su btit les do not work. • Aud io lang uag e an d su bti tles wi ll n ot w ork if the dis c do es not contain them. Men u sc r een does no t ap pea r even when the menu function is selected.
70 Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 50).
71 ENG ● APPENDIX Appendix CAUTIONS ON HANDLING AND STORING DISCS Small scratches on the disc may reduce sound and pictur e 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.
72 SPECIFICA TIONS General Power Consumption 75 W Weight 3.5 Kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 70 (H) x 282 (D) mm Operating T emperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Disc DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec.
73 ENG ● APPENDIX HT -Z320 Speaker Speaker system 5.1ch speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights Front/Rear 3 Ω .
74 HT -Z420 Speaker Speaker system 5.1ch speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights Front/Rear 3 Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/.
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Code No. AH68-02166 F (0.0) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
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