Page 2 - Imagine
Digital Home Theater System 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 HT-Z120HT-TZ122
Page 3 - Features
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. USB Host support You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, digital camera or USB memo...
Page 4 - Safety information; SAFeTY WArNINGS; CAUTION
3 eNG 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 This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the produc...
Page 5 - PreCAUTIONS
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 (7.5~10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not ...
Page 6 - Contents
5 eNG Contents fEATURES 2 2 What’s included SAfETy INfORmATION 3 3 Safety Warnings 4 Precautions gETTINg STARTED 7 7 Before Reading the User’s Manual 8 Playable Discs 8 Do not use the following types of disc! 8 Copy Protection 9 Disc Type and Characteristics DESCRIPTION 10 10 Front Panel 10 Display ...
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
7 eNG ● G e TTING ST A r T e D 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 finalised ...
Page 9 - Getting started; PLAYABLe DISCS; COPY PrOTeCTION
Getting started 8 PLAYABLe DISCS Disc Type 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 ...
Page 10 - DISC TYPe AND CHArACTerISTICS
9 eNG ● G e TTING ST A r T e D 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 ...
Page 11 - Description; FrONT PANeL; DISPLAY
10 Description FrONT PANeL POWER( ) BUTTON USB CONNECTOR STOP ( ) BUTTON DISC TRAY OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON 10 PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON MIC VOLUME CONTROL FUNCTION BUTTON 11 TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON MIC 1,MIC 2 TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON 12 VOLUME CONTROL STANDBY FUNC. MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC VOL MIN MA...
Page 12 - reAr PANeL
11 eNG ● D e SCr IPTION reAr PANeL SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Connect the front, centre, rear speakers and subwoofer. CLAMP-WIRE Fasten the speaker wires. COOLING FAN The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4 inches of clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the ...
Page 13 - Remote control; TOUr OF THe reMOTe CONTrOL
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
Page 14 - Insert Remote batteries
13 eNG ● reMOT e 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 bat...
Page 15 - SeTTING THe reMOTe CONTrOL
14 Operation range of the remote Control The remote control 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 control sensor. When operating a TV with the remote control 1. Press the TV button to set the remote to ...
Page 16 - TV Brand Code List
15 eNG ● reMOT e 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) Hall...
Page 17 - Connections; CONNeCTING THe SPeAKerS; ei
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. Example : For 32" TV's 2~2.4m (6~8feet) Fo...
Page 18 - Connecting the Front, rear, Centre and Subwoofer Speakers
17 eNG ● CONN e CTIONS Connecting the Front, rear, Centre and Subwoofer Speakers Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 1. Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire into the 2. red terminal(+), and then release the tab.Connect the other end of the speaker ca...
Page 19 - Front/rear Tallboy Stand; How to Install the Speaker on the Stand
18 Connections Front/rear Tallboy Stand Turn the 1. STAND upside-down and connect it to the STAND BASe . Insert five small 2. SCreWS into the five holes marked with arrows using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration. Connect upper SPEAKER to the assembled 3. STAND.Insert another large 4. SCreW ...
Page 20 - CONNeCTING THe VIDeO OUT TO YOUr TV; MeTHOD 1 : Composite Video
19 eNG ● CONN e CTIONS CONNeCTING THe VIDeO OUT TO YOUr TV Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. ／ ／ ： 6 3 ： FM ANT METHOD 1(supplied) METHOD 2(not supplied) MeTHOD 1 : Composite Video Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VID...
Page 22 - CONNeCTING eXTerNAL COMPONeNTS; Connecting an external Analogue Component
21 eNG ● CONN e CTIONS CONNeCTING eXTerNAL COMPONeNTS Connecting an external Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external Analogue 1. component. Be sure to match connector colours. • Press the 2. AUX button on...
Page 23 - CONNeCTING THe FM ANTeNNA; Cooling Fan
22 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 2. it to a wall or other rigid surface. M This unit does not receive AM broadcasts. ` Cooling Fa...
Page 24 - Before using your home theater
23 eNG 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...
Page 25 - Playback; DISC PLAYBACK; dB
Playback 24 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, press t...
Page 26 - To play a file icon in the screen,
25 eNG ● PLAYBACK 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. ...
Page 27 - JPeG FILe PLAYBACK; Slide Mode; rotate/Flip Function
Playback 26 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 seconds and th...
Page 28 - DIVX PLAYBACK; Fast Playback; Minute Skip function; Subtitle Display
27 eNG ● PLAYBACK 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 • [ bu...
Page 29 - If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File
Playback 28 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 subtitle ( ) from the ...
Page 30 - USING THe PLAYBACK FUNCTION; Displaying Disc Information; Checking the remaining Time; each time the remain button is pressed
29 eNG ● PLAYBACK 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 DOLBY DIGITAL, or ...
Page 31 - Slow Playback; Skipping Scenes/Songs
Playback 30 Fast Playback 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 2x speed, and no...
Page 32 - repeat Playback; To Select a repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen; repeat Playback Options
31 eNG ● PLAYBACK 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: DVD-VIDEO rePeAT : CHAPTer ➞ rePeA...
Page 33 - Step Function; dD
Playback 32 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 • eNTer bu...
Page 34 - Angle Function
33 eNG ● PLAYBACK 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 the button is presse...
Page 35 - Audio Language Selection Function
Playback 34 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, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) is selected each...
Page 36 - Moving Directly to a Scene/Song; Using the Disc Menu
35 eNG ● PLAYBACK 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 Y...
Page 37 - Using the Title Menu
Playback 36 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 Title Menu . Press the 3. eNTer button. ...
Page 38 - PLAYING MeDIA FILeS USING THe USB HOST FeATUre; Fast playback; Safe POrT removal
37 eNG ● 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 Theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the H...
Page 39 - USB Host Specifications; Compliant File Formats
Playback 38 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 in the FA...
Page 40 - SeTTING THe LANGUAGe; System setup
39 eNG ● SYST e M S e TUP 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. ...
Page 41 - SeTTING THe TV SCreeN TYPe; Adjusting the TV Aspect ratio (Screen Size)
40 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 move to ...
Page 42 - SeTTING THe PASSWOrD; If you have forgotten the rating level password, do the following
41 eNG ● SYST e M S e TUP 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. % but...
Page 43 - SeTTING THe WALLPAPer; TO SeLeCT ONe OF THe 3 WALLPAPer SeTTINGS YOU'Ve MADe
42 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 power will ...
Page 44 - SeTTING THe SPeAKer MODe; SeTTING THe DeLAY TIMe
43 eNG ● SYST e M S e TUP 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. In Stop mode, press the 1. MeNU button. Press the Cursor 2. % button to mov...
Page 45 - Setting up the Speaker Delay Time
44 System setup When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same. Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you can adjust this difference by adding a delay ef...
Page 46 - SeTTING THe TeST TONe
45 eNG ● SYST e M S e TUP 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 eNTe...
Page 47 - SeTTING THe AUDIO
46 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 Centre/rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level The volume level can be a...
Page 48 - SeTTING THe AV SYNC
47 eNG ● SYST e M S e TUP 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...
Page 49 - DOLBY PrO LOGIC II MODe; PrO LOGIC II
48 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, POPS to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Press the DSP/EQ button. DSP • appears on the display pa...
Page 50 - DOLBY PrO LOGIC II eFFeCT; CONNeCTING MICrOPHONe
49 eNG ● SYST e M S e TUP 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....
Page 51 - LISTeNING TO rADIO; remote Control; PreSeTTING STATIONS; Radio
50 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 52 - SLeeP TIMer FUNCTION; ADJUSTING DISPLAY BrIGHTNeSS; Convenient function
51 eNG 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 in minutes changes as follows : 10 ➞ 20 ➞ 30 ➞ 60 ➞ 90 ➞ 120 ➞ 150 ➞ OFF. To confirm the sleep timer settin...
Page 53 - CD rIPPING
52 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 54 - Troubleshooting
53 eNG ● T r OUBL e SHOOTING 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 56 - Language code list
55 eNG Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 39). Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1506 Slovenian 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish 1345 Mala...
Page 57 - Appendix; CAUTIONS ON HANDLING AND STOrING DISCS; Handling discs; Handling and Storing Discs
56 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 58 - SPeCIFICATIONS
57 eNG ● APPe NDIX SPeCIFICATIONS General Power Consumption 40 W Weight 2.5 Kg Dimensions 430 (W) x 70 (H) x 255 (D) mm Operating Temperature Range +5°C~+35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Disc DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, S...
