Brand: SAMSUNG
Category: Home Cinema
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for HT-TZ510
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:37 p.m.
Warranty Information
This product is warranted against manufacturing defects for one year parts and labor for original purchasers in the US.
Features
- Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner: Supports various disc formats (DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW) and an FM tuner.
- DVD-Audio Compatible: Delivers high-quality audio with a 24-bit/192kHz DAC.
- USB Host Support: Play media files from USB devices like MP3 players, digital cameras, or USB memory sticks.
- Dolby Pro Logic II: Enhances multi-channel audio decoding for improved surround sound.
- DTS (Digital Theater Systems): Delivers full-frequency 5.1 channel sound.
- TV Screen Saver Function: Displays the Samsung logo after 3 minutes of inactivity and enters Power Saving mode after 20 minutes.
- Power Saving Function: Automatically shuts off after 20 minutes in Stop mode.
- Customized TV Screen Display: Set JPEG images or DVD playback as your background wallpaper.
- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function: Operate the unit with a SAMSUNG TV remote via HDMI connection.
- iPod Support: Enjoy music from your iPod using the supplied iPod dock.
- Wireless receiver amplifier: Connects rear speakers wirelessly to the DVD receiver.
- Optional XM radio: Supports playback through an optional XM Radio Receiver and Antenna.
- AV SYNC Function: Adjusts audio delay to synchronize with video for digital TVs.
Connections
- Connecting the Speakers: Detailed instructions for placing front, center, and rear speakers for optimal sound.
- HDMI Function: Connect to your TV via HDMI for best picture quality.
- Connecting an iPod: Connect your iPod to the dedicated iPod jack.
- Connecting Audio from External Components: Connect external devices like VCRs or audio players.
- Connecting the FM Antenna: Connect the provided FM antenna for radio reception.
- Connecting the Optional XM Satellite Radio Antenna: Connect the XM antenna for satellite radio.
Playback
- Disc Playback: Playback various disc types.
- MP3/WMA-CD playback: Play MP3 and WMA files from CDs.
- JPEG File Playback: View JPEG images from CDs.
- DivX Playback: Play DivX video files from discs.
- Using The Playback Function: General playback controls.
- Using the iPod: Navigate and play music from your connected iPod.
- Playing Media Files Using The USB Host Feature: Access and play media from USB devices.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| SYMPTOM | Check/Remedy |
|---|---|
| Disc tray does not open. | • Is the power cord plugged securely into the outlet? • Turn off the power and then turn it back on. |
| 'Please connect your ipod' appears on the screen. | • Remove the iPod from the docking cradle and reinsert again. • If the battery level of your iPod is totally drained, you have to charge it again before use. |
| Playback does not start immediately when the Play/Pause button is pressed. | • Are you using a deformed disc or a disc with scratches on the surface? • Wipe the disc clean. |
| Sound is not produced. | • No sound is heard during fast playback, slow playback, and step motion playback. • Are the speakers connected properly? Is the speaker setup correctly customized? • Is the disc severely damaged? |
| Sound can be heard only from a few speakers and not all six. | • When listening to a CD or radio, sound is output to the front speakers (L/R) only. Select "PRO LOGIC II" by pressing DPL II (Dolby Pro Logic II) on the remote control to use all six speakers. • Make sure that the DVD disc is 5.1-CH compatible. • If you set C, SL, and SR to NONE in the speaker mode in the audio setup of the setup screen, no sound is heard from the center speaker and the front left and right speakers. Set C, SL, and SR to SMALL. |
| Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is not produced. | • Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound. • Is the audio language correctly set to DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1-CH in the information display? |
| The remote control does not work. | • Is the remote control being operated within its operation range of angle and distance? • Are the batteries exhausted? • Have you selected the mode(TV/DVD) functions of the remote control (TV or DVD) correctly? |
| • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. |
• Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. |
| Audio language and subtitles do not work. | • Audio language and subtitles will not work if the disc does not contain them. |
| Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. | • Are you using a disc that does not contain menus? |
| Aspect ratio cannot be changed. | • You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the appropriate function. |
| • The main unit is not working. (Example: The power goes out or strange noise is heard.) • The DVD player is not working normally. |
• Turn off the power and hold the STOP (⌂) button on the main unit for longer than 5 seconds (reset function). Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary. |
| The password for rating level has been forgotten. | • While "NO DISC” message appears on the display of main unit, hold the main unit's STOP (⌂) button for longer than 5 seconds. “INITIAL” appears on the display and all settings will return to the default values. • Press the POWER button. Using the RESET function will erase all stored settings. Do not use this unless necessary. |
| Can't receive radio broadcast. | • Is the antenna connected properly? • If the antenna's input signal is weak, install an external FM antenna in an area with good reception. |
| 'CHECK ANTENNA' is displayed. | • XM Antenna Jack and the XM Antenna is not properly connected. Check the connections. |
| 'ON SIGNAL' is displayed. | • Reposition your XM Antenna. |
| 'OFF AIR' is displayed. | • The selected channel is not currently broadcasting. |
| Receiving only XM channel 0 and channel 1. | • XM Antenna is not activated. • Access the website at "http://activate.xmradio.com” with a credit card to sign up. |