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Digital Home Theater System user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung pr oduct. T o receive mor e complete service, please register your pr oduct at www .
2 features Playback of many disc types This Home Theater 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 WHA T’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below . Video Cable (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna ( AH42-00017A ) iPod Dock Package ( AH97-02650C ) User's Manual ( A H 6 8 - 0 2 1 6 6 R ) .
4 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
5 ENG 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 (3~4 inches).
6 contents FEA TURES 2 3 What’ s included SAFETY INFORMA TION 4 4 Safety W arnings 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Precautions GETTING ST AR TED 8 8 Before Reading the User’ s Manual 9 Playable .
7 ENG SYSTEM SETUP 54 54 Setting the Language 55 Setting the TV Scr een T ype 56 Setting Par ental Controls (Rating Level) 56 Setting the Passwor d 57 Setting The W allpaper 57 T o Select one of the 3.
getting started 8 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 finalized in Video Mode.
9 ENG ● GETTING ST AR TED PLA Y ABLE DISCS Disc T ype Mark (Logo) Recorded Signals Disc Size Max. Playing Time DVD-VIDEO VIDEO 5 inches Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) Approx. 480 min. (double-sided) 3 1/2 inches Approx. 80 min. (single-sided) Approx.
getting started 10 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.
11 ENG ● DESCRIPTION FRONT P ANEL FUNCTION BUTT ON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTT ON PHONES CONNECT OR TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTT ON VOLUME CONTROL 10 AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECT OR ST OP ( ) BUTT ON OPEN/CLOSE BUTT ON 11 USB CONNECT OR PLA Y/PAUSE ( ) BUTT ON DISC TRA Y 12 POWER( ) BUTTON 10 12 FUNC.
12 description DISPLA Y TUNER PRESETTING INDICA TOR SYSTEM ST A TUS DISPLA Y RADIO FREQUENCY INDICA TOR.
13 ENG ● DESCRIPTION iPod FM ANT FM ANT 2 1 10 9 11 3 7 4 6 5 8 REAR P ANEL iPod JACK Connect the iPod dock connector here. TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver amplifier .
14 remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL 2 1 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 36 18 37 38 39.
15 ENG ● 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 –).
16 Operation Range of the Remote Control The remote contr ol can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the r emote control sensor . When operating a TV with the remote contr ol 1.
17 ENG ● 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 Craig Croslex Crow.
18 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 . Example : For 32" TV's 2~2.
19 ENG ● CONNECTIONS Speaker Components HT -Z320 SUBWOOFER (AH81-04855F) CENTER (AH81-04855C) CENTER (AH81-04856D) SPEAKER CABLE (AH81-04856Y) SPEAKER CABLE (AH81-04856Y) CENTER (AH81-04856D) REAR L.
20 connections HT -Z420 SUBWOOFER (AH81-04685A) CENTER (AH81-04973A) CENTER (AH81-04973A) SUBWOOFER (AH81-04685A) ST AND BASE (AH81-04982A) ST AND (AH81-04981A) FRONT L (AH81-04980A) R (AH81-04681A) S.
21 ENG ● 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.
22 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 fi ts into the rear hole of the speaker as in the figur e.
23 ENG ● CONNECTIONS Subwoofer Center Speaker Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) HT -Z320 ipod AUX IN 2 Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Speaker .
24 connections Connecting the Front, Rear , Center and Subwoofer Speakers M If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted because of the magnetic field ` generated by the speaker . If this occurs, place the speaker away fr om your TV set.
25 ENG ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE WIRELESS RECEIVING AMPLIFIER Wireless Receiving Module (SW A-4100) Connect the front, Center and Subwoofer speakers to the 1. DVD Player , r eferring to pages 23~24. With the DVD Player tur ned off, insert the TX card into the 2.
26 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.
27 ENG ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUT TO YOUR TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV . iPod FM ANT METHOD3 (supplied) METHOD2 (not supplied) METHOD1 (not supplied) METHOD 1 : HDMI(Best) Connect the HDMI cable ( not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the DVD Home Theater to the HDMI IN jack on your TV .
28 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.
29 ENG ● 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.
30 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.
31 ENG ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN iPod Y ou can listen to audio fr om an iPod through the main unit. For iPod operation with this Home Theater , see this page and page 50. Connect the iPod dock connector to the iPod jack on the DVD home theater . 1.
32 connections iPod models that are available to HT -Z320/TZ322/TZ325/Z420/TZ422/TZ425 iPod 1st+2nd generation 5GB 10GB 20GB iPod 5th generation (video) 30GB 60GB 80GB iPod 3rd generation 10GB 15GB 20.
33 ENG ● 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.
34 connections Optical Cable (not supplied) AUX2 : Rear Panel OPTICAL : Rear Panel External Analog Component External Digital Component iPod FM ANT iPod FM ANT AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component Analog signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external Analog 1.
35 ENG ● 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 fasten it 2. to a wall or other rigid surface.
36 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 . 1. Press the 2. DVD RECEIVER button to operate the DVD Home Theater . Press the 3. FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD button on the remote to enable DVD/CD playback.
37 ENG ● PLA YBACK 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 38 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.
39 ENG ● PLA YBACK JPEG FILE PLA YBACK Images captured with a digital camera or camcor der , or JPEG files on a PC can be stor ed on a CD and then played back with this Home Theater . Slide Mode G Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray . Playback starts automatically .
playback 40 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 over 2 files in the disc.
41 ENG ● PLA YBACK DIVX PLA YBACK If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File D If the di sc h as mor e tha n o ne subt itl e fi le, the de fau lt 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 42 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 Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear differ ent. ` Dep endi ng on t he d isc , yo u c an a lso sel ect ` DTS, DOLBY DIGIT AL, or PRO LOGIC.
43 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 44 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).
45 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 46 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.
47 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 48 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.
49 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 50 USING AN iPod Y ou can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied r emote control. Listening to Music (A iPod function) Y ou can play music files stor ed 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 1.
51 ENG ● PLA YBACK W atching a Movie (V iPod function) Y ou can play video or pictur e 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 1. theater . In the iPod screen, move to 2.
playback 52 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 Theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater .
53 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.
54 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.
55 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP 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 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTER button.
56 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.
57 ENG ● 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. COPY LOGO DA T A • will be displayed on the TV screen.
58 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 .
59 ENG ● 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 center and r ear speakers. In Stop mode, press the 1. MENU button.
60 system setup SETTING 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.
61 ENG ● 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 .
62 system setup SETTING THE A V 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 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTER button.
63 ENG ● 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 ar e playing Press the DSP/EQ button.
64 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.
65 ENG ● SYSTEM SETUP ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. 1. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position.
66 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 , , .
67 ENG 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 .
68 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 .
69 ENG ● TROUBLESHOOTING 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 near est authorized dealer or Samsung Customer Service Center .
70 SYMPTOM Check/Remedy • Dis c i s r ot ati ng but no picture is pr oduced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected pr operly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable.
71 ENG language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 54).
72 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.
73 ENG ● APPENDIX Power Requirements AC120V , 60Hz Power Consumption 50 W Weight 2.9 lbs Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.0 x 10.1 x 6.9 inches Operating T emperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidi.
74 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 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Subwoofer 3 Ω 45Hz~160Hz 86dB/W/M 170 W 340 W Front/Rear : 3.
75 ENG ● APPENDIX 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/W/M 166W 332W Center 3 Ω 140Hz~20KHz 86dB/W/M 166W 332W Subwoofer 3 Ω 45Hz~160Hz 86dB/W/M 170W 340W Front : 3.
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