Samsung Ht Tz212 User Manual

							
Digital Home
Cinema System
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features
Playback of many disc types
This Home Cinema System allows you to play back various discs, including DVD-AUDIO, 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 a MP3 player, digital camera or USB memory stick by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Cinema.
Dolby Pro Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is a form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. It delivers full-frequency 5.1 channel sound.
TV Screen Saver Function
If the main unit remains in Stop mode for 3 minutes, the Samsung logo appears on the TV screen.
This product will automatically switch to the Power Saving mode after 20 minutes in the Screen Saver mode.
Power Saving Function
This product will automatically shut off after 20 minutes in Stop mode.
Customized TV Screen Display
This product allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG or DVD playback and set it as your background wallpaper.
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 Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. (This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.)
Bluetooth Function (HT-Z310/TZ312/TZ315 only)
You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!
AV SYNC Function
Video may lag behind the audio if the unit is connected to a digital TV. 
To compensate for this, you can adjust the audio delay time to sync up with the video.
 
WHAT ’ S   INCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories below.
Video CableFM AntennaUser's Manual Remote Control 
/ Batteries (AAA size)MICROPHONE

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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 product that presents a risk of 
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions 
accompanying the product.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
  CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
 This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1   
  LASER product.
 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
 CAUTION :  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
WArNING :  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION  :  
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
•  This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
•  To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.
CAUTION 
•  Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 
• The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.
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. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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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 covered. Do not stack any-thing on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. this player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.
Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the 
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC main plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
Protect the player from moisture (i.e. vases) , and excess heat (e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use. Use of this product is for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your player or disc has been stored in cold temperatures. If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit. 
the batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
the batteries used with this product contain chemicals Protect the player from moisture (i.e. vases) , and 
Phones
safety information

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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
11	 Rear	Panel
REmOTE CONTROL 
12
12	 Tour	of	the	Remote	Control
14	 Setting	the	Remote	Control
CONNECTIONS 
16
16	Connecting	the	Speakers
23	Connecting	the	Wireless	Receiving	Amplifier		
(HT-Z310/TZ312/TZ315	only)
25	 Connecting	the	Video	Out	to	Your	TV
27	HDMI	Function
29	Connecting	Audio	from	External	
Components
31	Connecting	the	FM	Antenna
31	Connecting	Microphone
PLAybACK 
33
33	Disc	Playback
34	MP3/WMA-CD	Playback
35	 JPEG	File	Playback
36	 DivX	Playback
38	Using	The	Playback	Function
47	Using	Bluetooth
49	Playing	Media	Files	Using	the	USB	Host	
Feature
bEfORE USINg yOUR hOmE 
CINEmA
 
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32	Before	Using	Your	Home	Cinema

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SySTEm SETUP 
51
51	Setting	the	Language
52	Setting	TV	Screen	Type
53	Setting	Parental	Controls	(Rating	Level)
53	Setting	the	Pasword
54	Setting	The	Wallpaper
54	To	Select	one	of	the	3	Wallpaper	Settings	
You've	Made
55	DVD	Playback	Mode		
(HT-Z310/TZ312/TZ315	only)
55	 Setting	the	Speaker	Mode
56	Setting	the	Delay	Time
57	Using	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
62	Listening	To	Radio
62	Presetting	Stations
63	About	RDS	broadcasting
CONvENIENT fUNCTION 
65
65	Sleep	Timer	Function
65	Adjusting	Display	Brightness
65	Mute	Function
TROUbLEShOOTINg 
66
66	Troubleshooting
USb hOST fEATURE SUPPORTED 
PRODUCTS 
69
69	Digital	Camera
69	USB	Flash	Disc
69	MP3	Player
APPENDIx 
70
70	Cautions	on	Handling	and	Storing	Discs
71	Specifications
contents
LANgUAgE CODE LIST 
68
68	Language	Code	list

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●  GETTING STArTED
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
IconTermDefinition
dDVDThis involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that 
have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode.
BCDThis involves a function available with a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).
AMP3This involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs.
GJPEGThis involves a function available with CD-R/-RW discs.
DDivXThis involves a function available with MPEG4 discs.  
(DVD±R/RW, CD-R or CD-RW)
CautionThis involves a case where a function does not operate or settings may be 
cancelled.
MNoteThis involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function 
operate.
 In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( DVD )" are applicable to DVD-
VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO and DVD- r/- rW discs that have been recorded in Video Mode 
and then finalized. Where a particular DVD type is mentioned, it is indicated 
separately.
   If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD Video format, it will not be 
playable. 
About the use of this user’s manual
Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 4)
If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 66~67)
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.
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PLAYABLE DISCS
Disc TypeMark (Logo)Recorded Signals Disc Size Max. Playing Time
DVD-AUDIO
DVD-VIDEOAUDIO + VIDEO 
12 cmApprox. 240 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 480 min. (double-sided)
8 cmApprox. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (double-sided)
AUDIO-CDCOMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIOAUDIO12 cm74 min.
8 cm20 min.
DivXAUDIO + VIDEO12 cm—
8 cm—
 
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF DISC!
  CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this player. 
If such discs are played, a  message appears on the TV screen.
  DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
 
If such discs are played, a  message appears on the 
TV screen.    
COPY PrOTECTION
 
Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player 
directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD 
discs.
  This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. 
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.    
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended   
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.   
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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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 cinema or concert hall.
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the  
disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.
(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)
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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 discs over 700MB/80 minutes as they may not be played back.
 Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable. 
 Only CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open, you 
may not be able to fully play the disc.
CD- r MP3 Discs Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
 MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters  (. / = +).
 Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.
 Only files with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played.
 Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
     
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.
    
For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate 
 (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.
 A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD. 
 A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.
CD- r JPEG Discs Only files with the "jpg" extensions can be played.
    If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.
    
Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
    
JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters 
 (. / = +).
    
Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the multisession 
disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
 A maximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.
    When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.
       
Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.
DVD± r/r W, CD- r/r W DivX Discs Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX file created by the user might not play.
 Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. 
(Example : QPEL, GMC, resolution higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.)
    
Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file.
 For more information about the formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., please visit "www.divxnetworks.net".
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description

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FUNCTION DISPLAYUSB INDICATOR1SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY
REPEAT INDICATORBLUETOOTH INDICATOR
(HT-Z310/TZ312/TZ315 only)14RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATOR
HDMI INDICATORDTS DISC INDICATOR1DOLBY DIGITAL INDICATOR
DISC INDICATOR10DSP INDICATOR1PRO LOGIC INDICATOR
DVD INDICATOR11RTA INDICATOR1LPCM INDICATOR
CD INDICATOR1RDS INDICATOR
HT-Z210/TZ212/TZ215 doesn't support Bluetooth function.M`
FrONT PANEL
FUNCTION BUTTONVOLUME CONTROL11USB CONNECTOR
TUNING DOWN & SKIP () BUTTONOPEN/CLOSE BUTTON1AUX IN 1 CONNECTOR
STOP (T) BUTTONDISC TRAY1POWER() BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE () BUTTONMIC 2 JACK
TUNING UP & SKIP () BUTTON10MIC 1 JACK
DISPLAY
AUX IN 1AUX IN 1
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