• 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.

• Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS

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-TZ522T, 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-TZ522T, 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.

• Front Tallboy Speakers

With a frequency response of 140Hz - 20KHz and maximum input of 340W, the front Tallboy satellite speakers are capable of reproducing a full sound range from deep bass tones to ultra-high frequencies. The dynamic range is so well balanced and matched that the center, front and rear channels blend seamlessly.

• 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.

• Front-Ported Subwoofer

With its superior bass reproduction, the front-ported passive subwoofer is capable of handling all the punches from 340W (rated input) to 680W (maximum). Its tuned port significantly improves the overall bass output.

• 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°.