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Samsung HT-Z520T Home Theater System

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Samsung HT-Z520T Home Theater System
Key Features
  • HDMI Input with 1080p HD Upconversion
  • Rear-Wireless Speaker Module (5.8GHz)
  • Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
  • iPod/iPhone Docking Station
The advent of affordable, quality HD home theater entertainment is at your fingertips with the Samsung HT-Z520T 5.1-Channel Home Theater System. Imagine taking your home theater experience to new heights with superb wireless surround sound capability, HD video processing, iPod connectivity, and 1200W of power. The wireless ready A/V receiver offers a built-in progressive scan 5-disc carousel DVD player with an HDMI input that's capable of upconverting your DVD library to a 1080p HD experience. The included 5.8GHz rear-wireless speaker module eliminates the need to run messy wiring from the back of your receiver to the rear speakers located across your room. Samsung's 2-way front and center satellites feature "green" bio kelp fiber cones, which are capable of reducing unwanted tonal resonances in the signal path.

Advanced 24-bit audio processing and multi-channel Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS audio decoding of the HT-Z520T are capable of creating a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience. In addition, CD ripping technology efficiently converts the contents of a CD to an MP3 file and then sends it out through the USB 2.0 port; great for USB thumb drives. It features a convenient iPod/iPhone docking station, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) control, DivX and XviD video playback; and Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) is achieved with the included calibration microphone. Moreover, enjoy multi-format disc playback capability. It's compatible with DVD-Video, DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, CD, CD-R/W discs, with MP3, WMA, WMV, DivX, XviD, and JPEG format support.

It offers a built-in FM radio tuner, smart volume function, BD Wise function, (8) DSP modes, front-panel mini-jack input, headphone output, component video output, and an optical digital audio output. Also, it's sure to enhance your room's decor with its glossy piano black finish. If you want an affordable, rear-wireless ready, easy-to-set-up home theater system, look no further. Samsung's HT-Z520T answers the call with versatility and reliability.

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Samsung HT-Z520T Overview

The advent of affordable, quality HD home theater entertainment is at your fingertips with the Samsung HT-Z520T 5.1-Channel Home Theater System. Imagine taking your home theater experience to new heights with superb wireless surround sound capability, HD video processing, iPod connectivity, and 1200W of power. The wireless ready A/V receiver offers a built-in progressive scan 5-disc carousel DVD player with an HDMI input that's capable of upconverting your DVD library to a 1080p HD experience. The included 5.8GHz rear-wireless speaker module eliminates the need to run messy wiring from the back of your receiver to the rear speakers located across your room. Samsung's 2-way front and center satellites feature "green" bio kelp fiber cones, which are capable of reducing unwanted tonal resonances in the signal path.

Advanced 24-bit audio processing and multi-channel Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS audio decoding of the HT-Z520T are capable of creating a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience. In addition, CD ripping technology efficiently converts the contents of a CD to an MP3 file and then sends it out through the USB 2.0 port; great for USB thumb drives. It features a convenient iPod/iPhone docking station, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) control, DivX and XviD video playback; and Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) is achieved with the included calibration microphone. Moreover, enjoy multi-format disc playback capability. It's compatible with DVD-Video, DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, CD, CD-R/W discs, with MP3, WMA, WMV, DivX, XviD, and JPEG format support.

It offers a built-in FM radio tuner, smart volume function, BD Wise function, (8) DSP modes, front-panel mini-jack input, headphone output, component video output, and an optical digital audio output. Also, it's sure to enhance your room's decor with its glossy piano black finish. If you want an affordable, rear-wireless ready, easy-to-set-up home theater system, look no further. Samsung's HT-Z520T answers the call with versatility and reliability.

HDMI Input with 1080p HD Upconversion
If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays, this system fits the bill. It has an integrated digital processor capable of upconverting 720p, 1080i, and 1080p HD video through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
Rear-Wireless Speaker Module
The included rear-wireless speaker module offers the ability to expand your surround sound home theater system without making unnecessary holes in your walls or floors. It eliminates the need to run messy wiring from the back of the receiver to rear speakers located across the room. Just insert the digital TX transmitter card into the receiver's rear-panel, and connect the (2) rear surround speakers to the 2-channel rear-wireless receiver module, it's that simple. Its 5.8GHz wireless RF frequency offers an operating range of 33' and outputs 170W x2 channels.
Digital Surround Sound
It reproduces Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS audio at a 24-Bit rate. The dynamic range of this system is so well balanced and matched that the center, front and rear channels blend seamlessly.
iPod and iPhone Connectivity
Samsung offers the ability to connect your iPod or iPhone device to the receiver with the included iPod docking cradle. Your iPod or iPhone effectively becomes another Samsung component flowing through the system. The dock is compatible with most iPod (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th generations), nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generations), mini, classic, touch (1st, 2nd generations) models, and iPhone (4GB, 8GB, 16GB), iPhone 3G (8GB, 16GB) models.
USB Host with CD Ripping
You can connect and play files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. using the unit's USB HOST function. In addition, when playing a CD in the HT-Z520T, CD ripping offers the ability to convert the contents of the CD to an MP3 file; then output the file through the USB port to your portable audio device.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function
Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the system using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the unit to a Samsung TV using an HDMI Cable. This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+. Now you can operate the HT-Z520T, power on your TV, or watch a movie by pressing the Play button on your Samsung TV's remote control; it's that simple.
Auto Sound Calibration (ASC)
Enjoy better sound as the automatic calibration system adjusts for speaker placement, distance and delay. Just hold the included calibration microphone at your listening position and built-in metering system called ASC will analyze room acoustics for the proper balance of your surround sound speakers.
Progressive Scan
This is a progressive scan DVD player, capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.
Multi-Format Playback Capability
It offers a full-range of playback capabilities for enjoying movies, music and images. It will play back DVD-Video, DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, WMV, and JPEG.
DivX Playback Plus XviD Support
DivX is video compression software which enables high quality video to be compressed into very small files then downloaded onto CD-R or CD-RW and played back with very little loss of quality. It's compatible with 3.11 through 5.1 versions of DivX; and it's compatible with MPEG-4 XviD video files.
Exceptional Performance
It has playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals with a component video output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback, and an optical digital audio input for exquisite surround sound reproduction.
Kelp Cone Driver Technology
And every type of audio is delivered with clearer sound and less distortion, The front and center speaker driver cones are constructed with "green" high-density, bio kelp fibers. This technology is capable of eliminating unwanted tonal resonances in the signal path. The end result is a full, clear, tight reproduction of a broad range of frequencies.
AV Sync Function
With AV Sync, digital signal processing adjusts lip sync delay to match the refresh rates of today's advanced flat panel televisions and micro-displays.
Front-Panel Mini Input for Portables
It offers a front-panel mini jack input, for accessible connectivity for your iPod, MP3 or other portable audio devices.
BD Wise
With other compatible Samsung components, BD Wise, which is an inter-connectivity function, enables you to either (On mode) output the original resolution of the DVD disc to the TV, or (Off mode) output a fixed resolution according to the resolution previously set.
Built-In FM Tuner
Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in FM wide-band tuner.
TV Screen Saver Function
If the system remains in stop mode for 3 minutes, the Samsung logo appears on TV screen, then it automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the Screen Saver mode.
Parental Control
For parents who want full control of media content played back through player, the unit's menu features a parental control and rating system adjustment.
Magnetically Shielded
The (2) front satellite and center speakers are magnetically shielded to prevent picture interference when placed near your TV or display.
Gloss Black Finish
With its elegant gloss black finish, this system matches even the most sophisticated office or home decor.
Full-Feature Remote Control
Included with this package is a full-feature remote control capable of executing every command from any angle up to ±30°.

Samsung HT-Z520T Specs

DVD Player/Receiver Combo
Stereo RMS Power
170W x 2
Surround RMS Power
170W x 2 (Front/Surround)
180W x 1 (Center)
340W x 1 (Subwoofer)
No. of Channels
5.1
Input 2
Optical Audio: - x1
HDMI: - x1
FM Antenna: - x1
USB Port: - x1
AUX 1 (Front Panel): - x1 (Mini)
Analog Audio (AUX 2): - x1 Set (RCA)
iPod Docking Connection: - x1
Output 2
Composite Video: - x1 (RCA)
Component: - x1 Set (RCA)
HDMI: - x1
Speakers: - x5 Sets (Spring-Clip)
Other
Wireless Port x1
Surround Format
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS
System
NTSC
Region
1
Playback Format
DVD-Video, DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, WMV, JPEG, DivX, and XviD
HD Upconversion
Yes, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
DVD Recorder
No
Recording Format
N/A
Tray Type
5-Disc Carousel
Digital Media Slot
No
AM/FM Presets
Yes, FM Only
Dimensions (WxHxD)
16.9 x 2.9 x 17.7" (429.2 x 73.6 x 449.5mm)
Weight
11.5 lbs (5.2kg)
Speakers
Configuration
2 x Front, 2 x Surround, 1 x Center
Shielded
Yes
Connector Type
Multi-Pin
Speaker Type
2-Way (Front), 1-Way (Center/Surround)
Frequency Range
Front: 140Hz - 20KHz
Surround: 140Hz - 20KHz
Center: 140Hz - 20KHz
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Front: 3.9 x 8.2 x 3.9" (99 x 208.2 x 99mm)
Surround: 3.9 x 5.9 x 3.5" (99 x 149.8 x 88.9mm)
Center: 11.8 x 2.3 x 2" (299.7 x 58.4 x 50.8mm)
Weight
Front: 1.6 lbs (0.7kg)
Surround: 1 lb (0.4kg)
Center: 0.8 lb (0.4kg)
Enclosure
Bass Reflex
Sub-Woofer
Rated Input Power
340W
Frequency Range
45Hz - 160Hz
Impedance
3 ohms
Connectors
Multi-Pin
Enclosure
Bass Reflex
Dimensions (WxHxD)
7.1 x 15.8 x 16.1" (180.3 x 401.3 x 408.9mm)
Weight
15.4 lbs (6.9kg)
Wireless Module
Rear Surround
Type
Rear Surround
Wireless Support
5.8GHz
Range
33' (10 m)
Output Power
166W x2
Sensitivity
75dB
Connectors
Multi-Pin
Dimensions
3 x 10.1 x 6.9" (76.2 x 256.4 x 175.2mm)
Weight
2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
Power Requirements
120VAC, 60Hz
Power Consumption
50W
General
Power Requirements
120VAC, 60Hz
Power Consumption
90W
Color
Black
Packaging Info
Package Weight
42.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.4 x 22.7 x 18.2"

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