Samsung HT-TZ325 User Manual
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- Page 1 Digital Home Cinema System user manual Imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register HT-Z320 HT-TZ322 HT-TZ325 HT-Z420 HT-TZ422 HT-TZ425...
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Page 2: What's Included
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+.) -
Page 3: Safety Information
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 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT... -
Page 4: Precautions
Safety information 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). -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents SAfETy INfORMATION gETTINg STARTED DESCRIPTION REMOTE CONTROL CONNECTIONS bEfORE USINg yOUR hOME fEATURES What’s included Safety Warnings Precautions Before Reading the User’s Manual Playable Discs Do not use the following types of disc! Copy Protection Disc Type and Characteristics Front Panel Display Rear Panel... - Page 6 SySTEM SETUP CONvENIENT fUNCTION TROUbLEShOOTINg LANgUAgE CODE LIST Setting the Language Setting the HDMI Video Out Mode Setting the TV Screen Type Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Setting the Password Setting The Wallpaper To Select one of the 3 Wallpaper Settings You've Made Setting the Speaker Mode Setting the Delay Time...
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Page 7: Getting Started
©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. Definition This involves a function available with DVD or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalised in Video Mode. -
Page 8: Playable Discs
Getting started 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. -
Page 9: Disc Type And Characteristics
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. •... -
Page 10: Description
Description FrONT PANEL FUNCTION BUTTON TUNING DOWN & SKIP ( ) BUTTON STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE ( ) BUTTON DISPLAY TUNER PRESETTING INDICATOR SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAY RADIO FREQUENCY INDICATOR FUNC. FUNC. TUNING UP & SKIP ( ) BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON DISC TRAY AUX IN 1/ASC IN CONNECTOR USB CONNECTOR... -
Page 11: Rear Panel
rEAr PANEL TX CARD CONNECTION (WIRELESS) HDMI OUT JACK External Digital Optical Input Jack VIDEO OUTPUT JACK AUX IN 2 JACKS SCART JACK FM 75Ω COAXIAL JACK COOLING FAN SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS CLAMP-WIRE FM ANT The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver amplifier.(The wireless module is not provided for HT-Z320/TZ322/TZ325 ) Use the HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input... -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote control TOUr OF THE rEMOTE CONTrOL... - Page 13 POWER button DVD RECEIVER button TV button Number (0~9) buttons AUDIO STEP button Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons VOLUME button MENU button Cursor/ENTER button INFO button PL II MODE button TUNER MEMORY SD(Standard Definition)/HD(High Definition) button ZOOM button LOGO button CD RIPPING button SLOW, MO/ST button PL II EFFECT button SOURCE button...
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Page 14: Setting The Remote Control
TV. If you 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 7 meters in a straight line. -
Page 15: Tv Brand Code List
57, 58, 81 Panasonic 59, 60 Penney Philco Philips 03, 18, 25 Pioneer Portland Proton Quasar Radio Shack RCA/Proscan Realistic Sampo Samsung 59, 61, 63 Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Signature 2000 (M.Wards) Sony 19, 65 Soundesign Spectricon Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Techwood... -
Page 16: Connections
Connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Digital Home Cinema 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 Position of the DVD Player Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf. -
Page 17: Speaker Components
Speaker Components HT-Z320 FRONT REAR HT-TZ322 CENTRE FRONT REAR HT-TZ325 CENTRE (L) (R) FRONT REAR STAND SUBWOOFER CENTRE STAND SPEAKER CABLE SUBWOOFER SCREW (Small): 20EA SUBWOOFER SPEAKER CABLE SCREW (Small): 10EA SCREW (Large): 2EA STAND BASE SCREW (Large): 4EA STAND BASE... - Page 18 Connections Speaker Components HT-Z420 CENTRE FRONT HT-TZ422 CENTRE FRONT REAR HT-TZ425 (L) (R) FRONT REAR REAR SPEAKER CABLE STAND SPEAKER CABLE CENTRE (AH81-04973A) SPEAKER CABLE STAND FRONT SUBWOOFER CRADLE STAND/ WALL MOUNT SCREW (Small): 10EA SCREW (Large): 2EA SUBWOOFER STAND BASE SCREW (Small): 20EA SCREW (Large): 4EA SUBWOOFER...
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Page 19: Installing The Cradle Stand
3. This is the completion of the stand installation. Front/rear Tallboy Stand How to Install the Speaker on the Stand HT-TZ322/TZ422 - Front Speakers HT-TZ325/TZ425 - Front/Rear Speakers Turn the STAND upside-down and connect it to the STAND BASE. Insert five small... - Page 20 Connections Front Speakers Wall Mount Installation Installing the Wall Mount HT-Z420 - Front Speakers 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.
- Page 21 • Make sure the colours of the connecting plugs match the connecting jacks. HT-Z320 Centre Speaker Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R) Subwoofer HT-TZ325 Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R) Front Speaker (R) Front Speaker (L) ipod AUX IN 2...
- Page 22 Connections Connecting the Front, rear, Centre and Subwoofer Speakers HT-Z420 Centre Speaker Front Speaker (R) Subwoofer HT-Z420/TZ422 Rear Speaker (L) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if the speaker falls. When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/ –) is correct.
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Page 23: Connecting The Wireless Receiving Amplifier
CONNECTING THE WIrELESS rECEIVING AMPLIFIEr Wireless receiving Module (SWA-4100) RESET Rear Speaker (L) WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE Connect the front, Centre and Subwoofer speakers to the DVD Player, referring to page 21~22. With the DVD Player turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card Connection (WIRELESS) on the back of the main unit. - Page 24 Connections Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference. If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equipment, or any other device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) near the system, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
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Page 25: Connecting The Video Out To Your Tv
This product operates in Interlace scan mode (576i, 480i) for component output. If you use an HDMI cable to connect a Samsung TV to the DVD Player, you can operate the Home Cinema using the TV's remote control. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+(HDMI-CEC). -
Page 26: Hdmi Auto Detection Function Function
• What is Anynet+? Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit through Samsung TV's with the Anynet+ feature. - If your Samsung TV has an - If you turn on the player and insert a disc, the player will start playing the disc, and the TV will turn on automatically and switch to HDMI mode. -
Page 27: Hdmi Function
TV's Video Input source. BD Wise (Samsung products only) You can select to use the BD Wise menu only if the Samsung home theatre is connected to a Samsung TV that supports BD Wise using an HDMI cable. - Page 28 Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. Anynet + can be used by connecting this Home Cinema to a SAMSUNG TV using a HDMI Cable. This is only available with SAMSUNG TV's that support Anynet+.
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Page 29: Connecting Audio From External Components
CONNECTING AUDIO FrOM EXTErNAL COMPONENTS AUX1 : Connecting an External Component/MP3 player Components such as an MP3 Player. Connect AUX IN 1 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external component/ MP3 player. Press the AUX button on the remote control to select AUX1 input. You can also use the •... - Page 30 Connections AUX2 : rear Panel Audio Cable (not supplied) If the external Analogue component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. External Analogue Component AUX2 : Connecting an External Analogue Component Analogue signal components such as a VCR. Connect AUX IN 2 (Audio) on the Home Cinema to the Audio Out of the external Analogue component.
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Page 31: Connecting The Fm Antenna
CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. This unit does not receive AM broadcasts. Cooling Fan The cooling fan supplies cool air to the unit to prevent overheating. -
Page 32: Before Using Your Home Cinema
Before using your home cinema The DVD Home Cinema's remote can be used to control Samsung TV's. Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. Press the DVD rECEIVEr button to operate the DVD Home Cinema. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD button on the remote to enable DVD/CD playback. -
Page 33: Playback
Playback DISC PLAYBACK Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray. Load a disc. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label • facing up. Close the compartment by pressing the button again. Playback starts automatically. •... -
Page 34: Mp3/Wma-Cd Playback
Playback MP3/WMA-CD PLAYBACK Data CDs (CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. Place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray. The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and • playback will start. • The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc. -
Page 35: Jpeg File 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 Cinema. Slide Mode Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. Playback starts automatically. -
Page 36: Divx Playback
Playback DIVX PLAYBACK The functions on this page apply to DivX disc playback. Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the [,] button. Goes to the next file whenever you press the • if there are 2 files or more on the disc. •... - Page 37 If the Disc has more than One Subtitle File 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 ,...
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Page 38: Using The Playback Function
Playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press the INFO button. The disc information display may appear different, depending on the disc. You can also select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO LOGIC, depending on the disc. appears on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen when pressing a button, that operation is not possible with the disc... - Page 39 Forward/reverse Search 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 During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is only heard at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds.
- Page 40 Playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION repeat Playback 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 : CHAPTEr ➞...
- Page 41 A-B repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD or CD. Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( Press the Cursor , button to select A- and then press the ENTEr button. •...
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Page 42: Angle Function
Playback USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press the INFO button. Press the Cursor display. Press the Cursor the desired angle. Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as •... - Page 43 USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Audio Language Selection Function Press the INFO button twice. Press the Cursor , 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 time the button is pressed.
- Page 44 Playback Moving Directly to a Scene/Song 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 Cursor ,...
- Page 45 USING THE PLAYBACK FUNCTION Using the Title Menu 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 Press the Cursor ,...
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Page 46: Using Bluetooth
Select a Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device. You will see a list of scanned devices. • Select " Samsung Home Theatre" from the searched list. When the Home Cinema System is connected to the • Bluetooth device, the Home Cinema System will display "Connect"... - Page 47 To disconnect the Bluetooth device from the Home Cinema System You can disconnect the Home Cinema System from the Bluetooth device (refer to Bluetooth devices’ user manual). The Home Cinema System will be disconnected. • When the Home Cinema System is disconnected from the •...
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Page 48: Playing Media Files Using The Usb Host Feature
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 Cinema sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Cinema. - Page 49 USB Host Specifications • Supports USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 compliant devices. • Supports devices connected using the USB A type cable. USB Host Specification • Supports UMS (USB Mass Storage Device) V1.0 compliant devices. • Supports the device of which the connected drive is formatted in the FAT(FAT, FAT16, FAT32) file system.
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Page 50: System Setup
System setup For your convenience, you can set this DVD Home Cinema's features for the best use in your home environment. SETTING THE LANGUAGE OSD(On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. In Stop mode, press the % button to move to Setup and then press the Press the Cursor ENTEr button. -
Page 51: Setting The Tv Screen Type
SETTING THE TV SCrEEN TYPE You can select the TV's aspect ratio, depending on your TV type (Widescreen or conventional 4:3). In Stop mode, press the Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr button. Press the Cursor % button to move to TV DISPLAY and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 52: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)
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 Press the Cursor % button to move to Setup and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 53: Setting The Wallpaper
This selects one of the 3 wallpaper screens. • 5. Press the EXIT button to exit the setup screen. OrIGINAL : Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as • your wallpaper. USEr : Select this to set the desired image as your •... -
Page 54: Setting The Speaker Mode
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 to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. -
Page 55: Setting The Delay Time
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 Centre and rear speakers. In Stop mode, press the Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 56: Using The Test Tone
System setup USING THE TEST TONE Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop mode, press the Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr button. Press the Cursor % button to move to TEST TONE and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 57: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)
SETTING THE AUDIO Manually Adjusting the Speaker Volume and Balance with the SOUND EDIT Button. 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 adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. -
Page 58: Setting The Av Sync
System setup SETTING THE AV SYNC Video and audio sync may not match with digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video. In Stop mode, press the Press the Cursor % button to move to Audio and then press the ENTEr button. -
Page 59: Sound Field (Dsp)/Eq Function
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. •... -
Page 60: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect
System setup DOLBY PrO LOGIC II EFFECT This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press the PL II MODE button to select MUSIC mode. Press the PL II EFFECT button. Press the , buttons to select the desired effect setting. PANORAMA : You can select either 0 or 1. -
Page 61: Asc Setup
ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP By setting the ASC function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for your environment. L: F RONT PEAKER... - Page 62 ASC (Auto Sound Calibration) SETUP Plug the ASC microphone into the ASC input jack. Place the ASC microphone at the listening position. Press ASC button. • To create the optimal 5.1 channel sound field, the selections are in the following sequence: L ➞...
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Page 63: Radio
Radio LISTENING TO rADIO remote Control Press the TUNEr button to select the FM band. Tune in to the desired station. Automatic Tuning 1 • pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 • button to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. -
Page 64: About Rds Broadcasting
ABOUT rDS BrOADCASTING Using the rDS (radio Data System) to receive FM stations RDS allows FM stations to send an additional signal along with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, as well as information about what type of program they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc. - Page 65 Radio PTY (Program Type) indication and PTY-SEArCH function One of the advantages of the RDS service is that you can locate a particular kind of program from the preset channels by specifying the PTY codes. To search for a program using the PTY codes Before you start, remember...
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Page 66: Convenient Function
Convenient function 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 : ➞... -
Page 67: Cd Ripping
Convenient function CD rIPPING Converts audio sound of the CD into a MP3 file format before sending to a USB storage device. Connect the USB device. Insert the audio CD into the CD tray. Press the CD RIPPING button. To start ripping the current track, press the •... -
Page 68: 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 or Samsung Customer Service Centre. SYMPTOM Disc tray does not open. - Page 69 SYMPTOM Audio language and subtitles do not work. Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed. • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or the front panel key doesn't work or a strange noise is heard.) •...
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Page 70: Language Code List
Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 50). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039 Amharic 1194 1044 Arabic 1196 1045 Assamese 1203... -
Page 71: Appendix
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 fingerprints will not get on the surface. -
Page 72: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption Weight General Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 12 cm (COMPACT DISC) CD : 8cm (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video Video/Audio HDMI Front speaker output Centre speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Amplifier... - Page 73 Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights HT-TZ325 Speaker system Impedance Frequency range Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 5.1ch speaker system...
- Page 74 Output sound pressure level Rated input Speaker Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 5.1ch speaker system Front/Rear Centre 3 Ω...
- Page 75 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care Centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
- Page 76 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.