Page 2 - features
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. USB Host support You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, digital camera or USB mem...
Page 3 - WHAT’S INCLUDED
3 E N G WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below. Video Cable (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna ( AH42-00017A ) iPod Dock Package ( AH97-02650C ) User's Manual ( AH68-02166R ) Remote Control ( AH59-02131F ) / Batteries (AAA size) ( 4301-000116 ) ASC microphone ( AH30-00099A ) SWA-4100(HT-Z420...
Page 4 - safety information; SAFETY WArNINGS
4 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. CAUTION rISK OF ELECTrIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and Arrowhead within Triangle Is a warning ...
Page 5 - PrECAUTIONS
5 E N G 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). Make sure the ventilation slots a...
Page 6 - contents
6 contents fEATURES 2 3 What’s included SAfETy INfORmATION 4 4 Safety Warnings 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Precautions gETTINg STARTED 8 8 Before Reading the User’s Manual 9 Playable Discs 9 Do not use the following types of disc! 9 Copy Protection 10 Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION ...
Page 8 - BEFOrE rEADING THE USEr’S MANUAL; Icons that will be used in manual; About the use of this user’s manual
getting started 8 getting started BEFOrE rEADING THE USEr’S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms before reading the user manual. Icons that will be used in manual Icon Term Definition d DVD This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and finaliz...
Page 9 - PLAYABLE DISCS; COPY PrOTECTION
9 E N G ● GETTING ST A r TED PLAYABLE DISCS Disc Type 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. 160 min. (double-sided) AUDIO-CD COMPACT DIGITAL...
Page 10 - getting started; DISC TYPE AND CHArACTErISTICS
getting started 10 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. • Do not use CD-R dis...
Page 11 - FrONT PANEL
11 E N G ● DESC r IPTION FrONT PANEL FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON PHONES CONNECTOR TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL 10 AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECTOR STOP ( ) BUTTON OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 11 USB CONNECTOR PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON DISC TRAY 12 POWER( ) BUTTON 10 12 FUNC. FUNC. ...
Page 12 - description; DISPLAY
12 description DISPLAY TUNER PRESETTING INDICATOR SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATOR
Page 13 - rEAr PANEL
13 E N G ● DESC r IPTION iPod FM ANT FM ANT 2 1 10 9 11 3 7 4 6 5 8 rEAr PANEL 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.(The wireless module is not provided for HT-Z320/TZ...
Page 14 - remote control; TOUr OF THE rEMOTE CONTrOL
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
Page 15 - Insert Remote batteries
15 E N G ● r EMOTE CONT r OL 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 –). 3. Replace the battery cover. M Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Place b...
Page 16 - SETTING THE rEMOTE CONTrOL
16 Operation range of the remote Control The remote control 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 remote control sensor. When operating a TV with the remote control 1. Press the TV button to set the ...
Page 17 - TV Brand Code List; Brand
17 E N G ● r EMOTE CONT r OL TV Brand Code List Admiral (M.Wards) A Mark Anam AOC Bell & Howell (M.Wards) Brocsonic Candle Cetronic Citizen Cinema Classic Concerto Contec Coronado Craig Croslex Crown Curtis Mates CXC Daewoo Daytron Dynasty Emerson Fisher Funai Futuretech General Electric (GE) Ha...
Page 18 - CONNECTING THE SPEAKErS; ei; connections
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 2~2.4m (6~8feet) For 55" TV...
Page 19 - Speaker Components
19 E N G ● 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 (AH81-04855D) R (AH81-04855E) (L) (R) FRONT L (AH81-04855A) R (AH81-04855B) (L) (R) SUBWOOFER (AH81-...
Page 21 - Installing the Cradle Stand; Front/rear Tallboy Stand; How to Install the Speaker on the Stand
21 E N G ● CONNECTIONS Installing the Cradle Stand 1. Insert the stand so that it fits into the hole as described in the figure. 2. Turn the stand clockwise to lock it. (Turning it counter-clockwise will loosen it.) 3. This is the completion of the stand installation. <Front> 3 2 1 HT-Z420 - F...
Page 22 - Front Speakers Wall Mount Installation; Installing the Wall Mount
22 connections Front Speakers Wall Mount Installation 3. Use the wall mount hole (bracket) to install the speaker on the wall. 3 Installing the Wall Mount <Front> 1. Insert the wall mount so that it fi ts into the rear hole of the speaker as in the figure. 2. Turn the wall mount counter clockw...
Page 23 - Connecting the Front, Center,Rear and Subwoofer Speakers
23 E N G ● 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 Subwoofer ipod HT-TZ322 Rear Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) ipod AUX IN 2 HT-TZ325 Front Speaker (R) Re...
Page 24 - Connecting the Front, rear, Center and Subwoofer Speakers
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 from your TV set. Center Speaker Front Speaker (L) Front ...
Page 25 - CONNECTING THE WIrELESS rECEIVING AMPLIFIEr
25 E N G ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE WIrELESS rECEIVING AMPLIFIEr Wireless receiving Module (SWA-4100) Connect the front, Center and Subwoofer speakers to the 1. DVD Player, referring to pages 23~24.With the DVD Player turned off, insert the TX card into the 2. TX Card Connection (WIRELESS) on the ...
Page 27 - CONNECTING THE VIDEO OUT TO YOUr TV
27 E N G ● 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...
Page 28 - HDMI Auto Detection Function
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. For possible HDMI resolutions, see page 29. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transm...
Page 29 - HDMI FUNCTION; resolution Selection
29 E N G ● CONNECTIONS HDMI FUNCTION resolution Selection This function allows the user to select the screen resolution for HDMI output. In Stop mode, press and hold the SD/HD (Standard Definition/High Definition) button on the remote control until the resolution changes. Resolutions available for t...
Page 31 - CONNECTING AN iPod
31 E N G ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AN iPod You can listen to audio from 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. Press the 2. POrT button on the remote control to s...
Page 33 - CONNECTING AUDIO FrOM EXTErNAL COMPONENTS; AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player
33 E N G ● 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. MP3 player. Pres...
Page 34 - AUX2 : Connecting an External Analog Component
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 Aud...
Page 35 - CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA; Cooling Fan
35 E N G ● CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 1. Ω Coaxial Jack. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it 2. to a wall or other rigid surface. M This unit does not receive AM broadcasts. ` Co...
Page 36 - before using your home theater
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. Pr...
Page 37 - DISC PLAYBACK; dB
37 E N G ● PLAYBACK DISC PLAYBACK 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 starts automatically. • To stop playback,...
Page 38 - playback; To play a file icon in the screen,
playback 38 MP3/WMA-CD PLAYBACK 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. WMA-DRM files cannot be played. • In S...
Page 39 - JPEG FILE PLAYBACK; Slide Mode; rotate/Flip Function
39 E N G ● PLAYBACK 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 Theater. Slide Mode G Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. Playback starts automatically. Each image is displayed • for 5 second...
Page 40 - DIVX PLAYBACK; Forward/reverse Search; Minute Skip function; Subtitle Display
playback 40 DIVX PLAYBACK 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 are over 2 files in the disc. Goes to the previous file whenever you press the • [ button, ...
Page 41 - If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File
41 E N G ● PLAYBACK DIVX PLAYBACK If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File D 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 1. , button, select the desired ...
Page 42 - USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION; Displaying Disc Information; Checking the remaining Time; Each time the remain button is pressed
playback 42 USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Displaying Disc Information dB A GD You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press the INFO button. M Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear different. ` Depending on the disc, you can also select ` DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, o...
Page 43 - Slow Playback; Skipping Scenes/Songs
43 E N G ● PLAYBACK Forward/reverse Search dB A D 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 M During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at...
Page 44 - repeat Playback; To Select a repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen; repeat Playback Options
playback 44 USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION repeat Playback dB A GD 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 : CHA...
Page 45 - Step Function; dD
45 E N G ● PLAYBACK A-B repeat Playback dB You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. Press the 1. INFO button twice. Press the Cursor 2. button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. Press the Cursor 3. , button to select A- and then press the ENTEr button. When the • ...
Page 46 - Angle Function
playback 46 USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Angle Function d This function allows you to view the same scene in different 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. Each time...
Page 47 - Audio Language Selection Function
47 E N G ● PLAYBACK USING THE PLAYBACK 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 different audio language (ENGLISH, SPA...
Page 48 - Moving Directly to a Scene/Song; Using the Disc Menu
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. To move a folder, press the STOP ( ) and then press the Cursor , button. M You can...
Page 49 - Using the Title Menu
49 E N G ● PLAYBACK USING THE PLAYBACK 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. Press the Cursor 2. , button to move to Titl...
Page 50 - USING AN iPod; Music categories
playback 50 USING AN iPod You can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Listening to Music (A iPod function) You can play music 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. th...
Page 52 - PLAYING MEDIA FILES USING THE USB HOST FEATUrE; Fast playback; Safe USB removal
playback 52 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 Theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Th...
Page 53 - Compliant File Formats
53 E N G ● PLAYBACK 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.• Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices.• Supports the device of which the connected drive is formatted i...
Page 54 - system setup
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. Press the Cursor 4. $ , % button to select ...
Page 55 - SETTING THE TV SCrEEN TYPE; Adjusting the TV Aspect ratio (Screen Size)
55 E N G ● 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. Press the Cursor 3. % button to ...
Page 56 - SETTING THE PASSWOrD; If you have forgotten the rating level password, do the following
56 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 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr button. Press the Cursor 3. % button to mov...
Page 57 - SETTING THE WALLPAPEr; TO SELECT ONE OF THE 3 WALLPAPEr SETTINGS YOU'VE MADE
57 E N G ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE WALLPAPEr d G While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. During playback, press the 1. PAUSE button when an image you like appears. Press the 2. LOGO button. COPY LOGO DATA • will be displayed on the TV screen. The pow...
Page 58 - SETTING THE SPEAKEr MODE
58 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 t...
Page 59 - SETTING THE DELAY TIME; Setting up the Speaker Delay Time
59 E N G ● 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 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Audio ...
Page 60 - SETTING THE TEST TONE
60 system setup SETTING THE TEST TONE Use the Test Tone 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. ...
Page 61 - SETTING THE AUDIO
61 E N G ● SYSTEM SETUP SETTING THE AUDIO 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 Center/rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level The volume level ...
Page 62 - SETTING THE AV SYNC
62 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 1. MENU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr button. Press th...
Page 63 - DOLBY PrO LOGIC II MODE; PrO LOGIC II
63 E N G ● 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. DSP • appear...
Page 64 - DOLBY PrO LOGIC II EFFECT; To Verify the ASC
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 effect setting. PANORAMA : You can select either 0 or 1. • C- WIDT...
Page 66 - LISTENING TO rADIO; remote Control; PrESETTING STATIONS; radio
66 LISTENING TO rADIO remote Control Press the 1. TUNEr button to select the FM band. Tune in to the desired station. 2. 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...
Page 67 - SLEEP TIMEr FUNCTION; ADJUSTING DISPLAY BrIGHTNESS; convenient function
67 E N G 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 : 10 ➞ 20 ➞ 30 ➞ 60 ➞ 90 ➞ 120 ➞ 150 ➞ OFF. To confirm the sleep timer setti...
Page 68 - CD rIPPING
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. 2. Press the 3. CD RIPPING button. To start ripping the current track, press the • CD RIPPING button on the remote control wh...
Page 69 - troubleshooting
69 E N G ● T r OUBLESHOOTING 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 ...
Page 71 - language code list
71 E N G language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 54). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1506 Slovenian 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish 1345 Ma...
Page 72 - appendix; CAUTIONS ON HANDLING AND STOrING DISCS; Handling discs; Handling and Storing Discs
72 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 fingerpri...
Page 73 - SPECIFICATIONS
73 E N G ● 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 Temperature Range +41°F to +95°FOperating Humidity Range 10% ~ 75% Output 166W x 2 Frequency range 20Hz~20KHz S/N Ratio 75dB SWA-4100(HT-Z420/TZ422/TZ425...
Page 78 - QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRy CALL OR vISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE IN THE US 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/us Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511 Code No. AH68-02166R (0.0)
