Samsung HT-Z520T - HT Home Theater, HT-Z520, HT-TZ522, HT-TZ525 System User Manual

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Playback of many disc types

This HomeTheaterSystem allowsyou to playbackvariousdiscs, includingDVD-VIDEO,CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX,

CD-R/RW,and DVD+R/RW.
USB Host support

You can enjoy media filessuch as pictures, moviesand music saved on an MP3 player,digital camera or USB

memory stick by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater.
Dolby Pro Logic II

DolbyPro Logic IIis a form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technologythat improvesupon existing DolbyPro
Logic.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS isan audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. It deliversfull-frequency 5.1 channel

sound.

TV Screen Saver Function

Ifthe main unit remainsin Stop mode for 5 minutes, the Samsung logo appears on the TV screen.

The HT-Z520/HT-TZ522/HT-TZ525 will automatically switch to the Power Savingmode after 20 minutes in the

ScreenSaver mode.
Power Saving Function

TheHT-Z520/HT-TZ522/HT-TZ525 willautomaticallyshutoff after20 minutesinStop mode.

Customized TV Screen Display

The HT-Z520/HT-TZ522/HT-TZ525 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG orDVD playback and set it

asyour background wallpaper.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function
Anynet+ isa functionthat can be usedto operatethe main unitusinga SamsungTV remotecontrol, by connectingthe

HomeTheaterto a SAMSUNGTVusing an HDMICable.(ThisisonlyavailablewithSAMSUNGTV'sthat support

Anynet+.)

iPod & iPhone support

Youcan enjoymusicfiles byconnectingyouriPodto the home theaterwith the supplied

iPoddock.

AV SYNC Function
Videomay lagbehindthe audio if the unitisconnected to adigitalTV.

Tocompensatefor this, you can adjustthe audio delaytime to syncup with the video.

Wireless receiver amplifier

Samsung's rear-channelwirelessmodule does away with cables runningbetweenyour DVDreceiverand
rear-channelspeakers. Instead,the rearspeakersconnectto acompact wirelessmodulethat communicateswith your

DVDreceiver.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Check for the supplied accessories below.

SWA-4100

Wireless Receiver Module

(AH97-03207A)

TX Card

(AH40-00149A)

Speaker Cable (2EA)

(AH81-02137A)

SAFETY WARNINGS

TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOOK,DONOTREMOVETHECOVER(ORBACK).NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSAREINSIDE.REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

The lighting flash and Arrowhead within

Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of

dangerous voltage inside the product

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QULAIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The explanation point within the triangle is a

warning sign alerting you of important

instructions accompanying the product.

I CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 1

KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1

WARNING

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 : INVISIBLELASERRADIATIONWHENOPENANDINTERLOCKSDEFEATED,

AVOIDEXPOSURETOBEAM.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

• To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

• Ifthis power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be used.
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 product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent

electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A):

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful intederence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/R/technician for help.
Caution : FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow allthe safety instructionslisted below. Keep these operating instructions
handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

2) Keep these Instructions.

3) Heed allwarnings.

4) Follow allinstructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two bladeswith one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attach ment!accessories
specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged inany way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects havefallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

PRECAUTIONS

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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 are not covered. Do not stack anything 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.

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During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC main plug from the
wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.

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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.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are

harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 6,043,912 6,438,099 6,467,061

6,771,891 6,894,963 6,895,593 6,937,815 6,996,327 7,009,926 7,085,221
7,142,493 7,142,495 7,145,861 7,146,624 7,151,729 7,161,879 7,164,647
7,203,891 7,209,423 7,210,067 7,228,062 7,245,566 7,245,567 7,257,065
7,280,460 7,283,729 7,286,454 7,304,938

6,556,521 6,578,163 6,697,307 6,728,474
7,088,649 7,092,327 7,099,566 7,123,564
7,167,437 7,173,891 7,177,250 7,194,187
7,263,045 7,269,110 7,272,086 7,272,106

This device is protected by U.S. Patent Nos.
6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.

This product is covered by the following U.S. patents:
US4,930,158US4,930,160

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FEATURES

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SAFETY INFORMATION

3 What's included

4 Safety Warnings
4 Important Safety Instructions

5 Precautions

GETTING STARTED

DESCRIPTION

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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

11 Front Panel
12 Display

13 Rear Panel

REMOTE CONTROL

14 Tour of the Remote Control
16 Setting the Remote Control

CONNECTIONS

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BEFORE USING YOUR HOME

THEATER

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PLAYBACK

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18 Connecting the Speakers
24 Connecting the Rear Speakers to the

Wireless Receiving Amplifier
26 Connecting the Video Out to your TV
27 Connecting the HDMI In/Out

28 HDMI Auto Detection Function
29 BD Wise

30 HDMI Function
31 Connecting an iPod

33 Connecting Audio from External

Components
35 Connecting the FM Antenna

36 Before using your home theater

37 Disc Playback
38 MP3/WMA-CD playback

39 JPEG File Playback
40 DivX Playback
42 Using the Playback Function
50 Using an iPod

52 Playing Media Files Using The USB Host

Feature

SYSTEM SETUP

RADIO

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CONVENIENT FUNCTION

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TROUBLESHOOTING

54 Setting the Language
55 Setting the TV Screen Type
56 Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)
56 Setting the Password

57 Setting The Wallpaper
57 To Select one of the 3 Wallpaper Settings

you've made
58 Setting the Speaker Mode
59 Setting the Delay Time
60 Setting the Test Tone

60 Setting the Audio
61 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range

Compression)
62 Setting the AV SYNC
62 Setting the HDMI Audio
63 Sound field (DSP)/EQ Function
63 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

64 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect
64 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) Setup

66 Listening To Radio
66 Presetting Stations

67 Sleep Timer Function
67 Adjusting Display Brightness

67 Mute Function
68 S.VOL
68 RBASS/Audio Upscaling

69 CD Ripping

70 Troubleshooting

LANGUAGE CODE LIST 72 Language Code list

APPENDIX 73 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs

74 Specifications
76 Warranty

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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

!_:_ This involves afunction availablewith DVDor DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that

have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode.

CD This involves afunction availablewith a data CD (CD-R or CD-RW).

MP3 This involves afunction availablewith CD-R/-RW discs.

3PEG This involves afunction availablewith CD-R/-RW discs.

Di_X This involves afunction availablewith MPEG4 discs.

(DVD_+R/RW,CD-R or CD-RW)

oaution This involves acase where a function does not operate or settings may be

cancelled.
This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function

operate.

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_ In this manual, the instructions marked with DVD ( _ ) are applicable to DVD-

VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO and DVD-R/-RW discs that hav_'_en 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

1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Information before using this product. (See pages 4-5)

2) Ifa problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting. (See pages 70-71)

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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VIDEO

DVD(Digital Versatile Disc) offersfantasticaudioandvideo,thanksto DolbyDigital
surroundsoundand MPEG-2videocompressiontechnology.Nowyou canenjoythese
realisticeffectsin the home,asifyouwere in a movietheateror concerthall.

DVDplayersandthe discsare codedby region.Theseregionalcodesmust matchin orderfor the
disc to play.Ifthe codesdo not match,the disc willnot play.
TheRegionNumberfor this player isgivenon the rearpanelofthe player.

(YourDVDplayerwill onlyplayDVDsthat arelabeledwith identicalregioncodes.)

PLAYABLE DISCS

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DVD-VIDEO

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AUDIO-CD

DivX

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DIGITAL AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO+ VIDEO

5inches

31/2 inches

5inches

31/2 inches

5inches

31/2 inches

Approx.240min.(single-sided)

Approx.480min.(double-sided)

Approx.80rain.(single-sided)

Approx.160min.(double-sided)

74min.

20min,

DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF DISC!

°LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played on this player.

Ifsuch discs are played, a <WRONG DISC FORMAT> message appears on the TV screen.

° DVDdiscs purchased abroad may not play on this player.

Ifsuch discs are played, a <CAN'T PLAY THIS DISC PLEASE, CHECK REGIONCODE> message appears on the

TV screen.

COPY PROTECTION

° Many DVDdiscs are encoded with copy protection. Becauseof this, you should only connect your DVDplayer

directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in adistorted 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 thiscopyright 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.

Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS

This product does not support Secure (DAM)Mediafiles.

o**oCD-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.

• Usea 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.

• OnlyCD-Rs that areproperly "closed" can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc isleft open, you
may not be able to fully playthe disc.

o**oCD-R MP3 Discs

• OnlyCD-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 orspecial characters
(./=+).

• Usediscs recorded with a compression/decompression data rategreater than 128Kbps.

• Onlyfiles with the ".mp3" and ".MP3" extensions can be played.

• Onlya consecutively written multisession disc can be played. Ifthere is a blank segment in the Multisession
disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.

• Ifthe disc isnot closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not allof the recorded files may be played.

• Forfiles encoded in VariableBit 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.

o**oCD-R JPEG Discs

• Onlyfiles with the "jpg" extensions can be played.

• Ifthe disc isnot closed, it will take longer to start playing and not allof the recorded files maybe played.

• OnlyCD-R discs with JPEGfiles in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.

• JPEGfile names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters
(./=+).

• Onlya consecutively written multisession disc can be played. Ifthere 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 asingle 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 playat all.

o**oDVD_+R/RW, CD-R/RW DivX Discs

• 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 aDivXfile.

• DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is an official DivXCertified or DivXUltra Certified device
that plays DivXvideo.

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FRONT PANEL

1_POwE,(O)BUTTON_6!

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VOLUMEOONT,oL_9i

DISCCHANGEBUTTON

PHONESJACK _ TUNINGDOWN& SKIP(_") BUTTON
AUXINI/ASCIN 112 STOP( • )BUTTON

USBPORT _ PLAY/PAUSE(=-.) BUTTON

DISPLAY 14 TUNINGUP&SKIP(_,,)BUTTON
FUNCTIONBUTTON

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TUNERPRESETTINGINDICATOR

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REAR PANEL

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[1_ iPodJACK

TXCARDCONNECTION(WIRELESS)

_3_ AUXIN2JACKS

4 VIDEOOUTPUTJACK

COMPONENTVIDEOOUTPUTJACKS

[6_ ExternalDigitalOpticalInputJack

7' HDIMIIOUTJACK

ConnecttheiPoddockconnectorhere.

TheTXcardenablescommunicationbetweenthemainunitandthe
wirelessreceiveramplifier.

Connecttothe2CHanalogoutputofanexternaldevice(suchasaVCR).

ConnectyourTV'sVideoInputjack(VIDEOIN)totheVIDEOOUTjack.

ConnectaTVwithComponentvideoinputstothesejacks.

Usethistoconnectexternalequipmentcapableofdigitaloutput.

UsetheHDMIcable,connectthisHDMIoutputterminaltotheHDMIinput
terminalonyourTVforthebestqualitypicture.

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ConnecttheHDMIINjackofthisunitandtheHDMIOUTjackofa

HDMIINJACK Set-Top/CableBox.

FIM175_COAXIALJACK ConnecttheFMantenna.

COOLINGFAN Thefanalwaysrevolveswhenthepowerison.Ensurea minimumof

4inchesofclearspaceonallsidesofthefanwheninstallingtheproduct.

SPEAKEROUTPUTCONNECTORS Connectthefront,centerspeakersandsubwoofer.

TherearspeakersmustbeconnectedtotheWirelessReceiver.

CLAMP-WIRE Fastenthespeakerwires.

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TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

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POWER button

UVURECEIVERbutton

TV button

_41 Number (0~9) buttons

_51 AUDIO

STEP button

_ Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons

I81 VOLUME button

MENU button

[_ Cursor/ENTER button

INFO button

_ UDPL II MODE button

TUNER MEMORY,SD(Standard

'_J Definition)/HD(High Definition)button
_1_ ZOOM button

REPEAT button

LOGO button

1_1 CD RIPPING button

SLOW, MOIST button

I_ [][]PL II EFFECT button

DISC SKIP,SOURCE button

OPEN/CLOSEbutton

DVD button

_ TUNER button

@ AUX button

PORT button

SUBTITLE

PAUSE button

PLAYbutton

L26/ _ STOP button

(_) (_ SEARCH buttons

MUTE button

TUNING/CH button

REMAIN button

i_ RETURN button

EXIT button

CANCEL button

SOUND EDIT button

S.VOL button

SLEEP button

I_ DSP/EQ button

AUDIO UPSCALE/PBASS button

DIMMER button

ASC button

Insert Remote Batteries

cover in the direction attention to the correct polarities cover.

of the arrow. ...... (+and'). .......................

Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:

_ Place batteries inthe remote control so they match the polarity :(+)to (+)and (-) to (-).
_ Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
_ Always replace both batteries at the same time.
_ Do not expose the batteries to heat or a flame.

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SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL

You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control.

When operating a TV with the remote control

1. Press the "IV button to set the remote to TV mode.

2. Press the POWER button to turn on the T_.

3. While holding down the POWER button, enter the code
corresponding to your brand of T_.

• If there is morethan one code listed for your TVin the
table, enter one at a time to determine which code
works.

Example : For aSamsung TV
Whileholdingdown the POWER button, usethe number
buttons to enter00, f 5, f6, f 7 or 40.

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4. If the TV turns off, the setting is complete.

• You can use the TV POWER, VOLUME, CHANNEL, and Numeric buttons (0-9).

The remote control may not work on some brands of TV's. Also, some operations may not
be possible depending on your brand of TV.

Ifyou do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV,the remote control

will work on a Samsung TV by default.

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.

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TV Brand Code List

1 Admiral(M.Wards)
2 A Mark

3 Anam

4 AOC
5 Bell& Howell(lvl,Wards)

6 Brocsonic
7 Candle

8 Cetronic

9 Citizen
10 Cinema
11 Classic

12 Concerto
13 Contec

14 Coronado
15 Craig
16 Croslex
17 Crown

18 Curtis Mates
19 CXC

20 Daewoo

21 Daytron
22 Dynasty
23 Emerson
24 Fisher

25 Funai
26 Futuretech

27 GeneralElectric(GE)
28 HallMark
29 Hitachi
30 Inkel

31 JC Penny
32 JVC

33 KTV
34 KEC

35 KMC
36 LG(Goldetar)
37 Luxman

38 LXI(Sears)
39 Magnavox

40 Marantz
41 Matsui

42 MGA
43 Mitsubishi/MGA

56, 57, 58 44 MTC

01, 15 45 NEC

01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 46 Nikei

12, 13, 14 47 Onking

01, 18, 40, 48 48 Onwa

57, 58, 81 49 Panasonic

59, 60 50 Penney

18 51 Philco
03 52 Philips

03, 18, 25 53 Pioneer

97 54 Portland
03 55 Proton

18 56 Quasar
46 57 Radio Shack

15 58 ROA/Proscan

03, 05, 61, 82, 83, 84 59 Realistic

62 60 Sampo
03 61 Samsung

59, 61, 63

03 62 Sanyo
02,03, 04,15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,22, 23, 24, 63 Scott
25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34,35, 36, 48, 59, 90 64 Sears

40 65 Sharp

03 66 Signature 2000 (M.Wards
03, 15, 40, 46, 59, 61, 64, 82, 83, 84, 85 67 Sony

19, 65 68 Soundesign

03 69 Spectricon

03 70 SSS

06, 40, 56, 59, 66, 67, 68 71 Sylvania

40 72 Symphonic

15, 18, 50, 59, 69 73 Tatung

45 74 Techwood

56, 59, 67, 86 75 Teknika

70 76 TMK

59, 61, 87, 88 77 Toshiba

03, 15, 40 78 Vidtech

15 79 Videch

01, 15, 16, 17, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 80 Wards

18 81 Yamaha

19, 54, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 65, 71 82 York

15, 17, 18, 48, 54, 59, 60, 62, 72, 89 83 Yupiteru

40, 54 84 Zenith

54 85 Zonda

18, 40 86 Dongyang

18, 40, 59, 60, 75

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18,19,20,40,59,60

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06, 07, 08, 09,54, 66, 67, 73, 74

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03,15,17,18,48,54,59,62,69,90

15,17,18,40,48,54,62,72

63,66, 80,91

15, 18,59

40

06,66,67

17, 48,56, 60,61,75

18,59,67,76,77,78,92,93,94

03, 19

40

00,15,16,17,40,43,46,47,48,49,

59,60,98
19,61,65

03,40, 60,61

15, 18,19
15,57,64

57, 58

50,51,52,53,55

03, 40

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18, 40, 48,54, 59, 60, 62

61,95, 96

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This section involves various methods of connecting the Digital Home Theater to other external components,

Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

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2.5to 3timesthe size of theTV screen

Position of the DVD Player
Placeitona standorcabinetshelf.

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's 3,5_4m (11_13feet)

Front Speakers_ O
Placethesespeakers infront of your listening position,facing inwards(about 45°)toward you,
Placethe speakers so that their tweeters will be atthe same heightas your ear.

Alignthe frontface of thefront speakerswith thefront face of the center speakeror place them slightlyin front
ofthe centerspeakers.

Center Speaker O

Itisbest to installit at the same heightas the frontspeakers.You can alsoinstall it directlyover or under the TV.
Rear Speakers _ t_

Placethese speakers behind your listening position, If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each

other. Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear,facing slightly downward,

Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound will not
come from them allthe time,

Sound will be heard from the rear speakers in DVD 5.1-OH or Dolby Pro Logic II mode only.

Subwoofer q_)
Thepositionofthesubwooferis notso critical,Placeitanywhereyoulike.

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Speaker Components

HT-Z520

(L) (R)

(L) (R)

REAR

L(AH81-04974A)
R(AH81-04677A)

FRONT
L(AH81-04972A) CENTER
R(AH81-04676A) (AH81-04973A)

SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE

(AH81-04975A) (AH81-04976A) __

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FRONT

(AH81-04670A)

CRADLESTAND/

WALLMOUNT

HT-TZ522

(L) (R)

(L)(R)

REAR

L(AH81-04974B)
R(AH81-04677B)

FRONT

L(AH81-04980B) CENTER
R(AH81-04681B) (AH81-0497%)

SCREW(Small):10EA

(Am81-04984B)

SCREW(Large):2EA

(AH81-04983B)

STAND SUBWOOFER SPEAKERCABLE STAND BASE

(AH81-04981A)(AH81-04975A) (AH81-04976A) (AH81-04982A)

HT-TZ525

(L)(R) (L)(R)

CENTER

(AH81-04973A)

FRONT REAR

L(AH81-04980A)L(AH81-04980C) STAND
R(AM81-04681A)R(Am81-04681C)(AH81-04981A)

SCREW(Small):20EASCREW(Large):4EA

(AH81-04984A) (AH81-0498%)

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SPEAKEROABLESUBWOOFER

(AH81-04976A)(AH81-04975A)

STAND BASE
(AH81-04982A)

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Installing the Cradle Stand

(HT-Z520 - Front Speakers)

<Front>

1. Insertthe stand so that itfits into the hole
as described inthe figure.

2. Turnthe stand clockwise to lock it.

(Turningitcounter-clockwise will loosenit.)

3. This isthe completion of the stand

installation.

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Front Speakers Wall Mount Installation

Installing the Wall Mount

HT-Z520 - Front Speakers

<Front>

1. Insert the wall mount so that it fits into the
rear hole of the speaker as in the figure.

2. Turn the wall mount counter clockwise to
fix it. (Thisis inthe reverse direction of the

cradle stand installation.)

3. Use the wall mount hole (bracket)to install

the speaker on the wall.

Make sure the speaker is hung properly to avoid accidents or injury.

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Front/Rear Tallboy Stand

How to Install the Speaker on the Stand

HT-TZ522- FrontSpeakers
HT-TZ525- Front/Rear Speakers

1. Turn the STAND upside-down and connect
it to the STAND BASE.

2. InsertfivesmallSCREWSintothefive holes

markedwith arrowsusinga screwdriveras
shownintheillustration.

3. ConnectupperSPEAKERtothe assembled
STAND.

4. Insert another large SCREW into the hole on
the rear of the speaker marked with arrow
using ascrewdriver.

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Connectingthe Front,CenterandSubwooferSpeakers

1. Press down theterminal tab on the back of the speaker.

2,

3,

Insert the black wire into the black terminal (-) and the color wire into
the redterminal(+),and then releasethe tab.

Insertthe other end of the blackwire intothe black terminal(-)and the
colorwire(Purple,White,Red.Green)into the respective(+)color

terminalon the back of the HomeTheater,and then releasethe tab.
Connect the connecting plugs for the rearspeakers to the back of the
WirelessReceivingmodule.

• Make surethe colors of the speakerterminals match the speaker
wire.

Black Red

HT-Z520 HT-TZ522/TZ525

Front Front
Speaker(R) Center Speaker Speaker (L)

Subwoo_r

Center Speaker

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Speaker

Stand

Front Subwoofer Front
Speaker (R) Speaker (L)

* To connect the rear speakers, refer to page 24.

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Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if the speaker falls.

,_ When connecting the speakerwires to the speakers, make surethat the polarity (+/-) iscorrect.

Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children so as to prevent them from inserting
their hands or alien substances into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer speaker.

Do not hang the subwoofer on a wall through the duct (hole).

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Ifyou place a speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted because of the
magnetic field generated by the speaker. Ifthis occurs, place the speaker away from your

TV set.

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CONNECTINGTHE REARSPEAKERSTOTHEWIRELESSRECEIVINGAMPLIFIER

Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-4100)

HT-Z520/TZ522

Rear Speaker (L)

Rear Speaker(R)

WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE

HT-TZ525

RearSpeaker (L) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE Rear Speaker (R)

_ The HT-Z520/TZ522/TZ525 only can connect with wireless receiving module

(SWA-4100).

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