Samsung AH68-01701V Instruction Manual
Samsung AH68-01701V Instruction Manual

Samsung AH68-01701V Instruction Manual

Home theater system with 5 disc dvd changer

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsung.com
AH68-01701V

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  • Page 1 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com AH68-01701V...
  • Page 2 Home Theater System with 5 Disc DVD Changer HT-P29 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO V I D E O...
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    Safety Warnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    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 (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 6 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna sys- tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
  • Page 7: Features

    Features Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner The HT-P29 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings...1 Precautions ...2 Safety Instructions ...3 Features...5 Notes on Discs...7 CONNECTIONS Description ...9 Connecting the Speakers ...13 Connecting the Video Out to TV...15 P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function ...16 Connecting External Components ...17 Connecting the FM Antenna ...18 Before Using Your Home Theater...19 OPERATION Disc Playback ...21 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer...22...
  • Page 9: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these V I D E O realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. Home Theaters and the discs are coded by region.
  • Page 10 Disc Recording Format 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. Other CD-R media, may not be playable. •...
  • Page 11: Description

    Description —Front Panel— Play/Pause ( ) button Disc Tray Stop ( ) button Direct Play buttons Standby indicator Function button Disc Change button Volume buttons Open/Close button Power ( ) button Tuning Up & Skip ( ) buttons Tuning Down & Skip ( ) buttons STEREO indicator DISC(1~5) indicator...
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    —Rear Panel— COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT External Audio Device Input Connector Connectors 5.1 Channel Speaker FM Antenna Connector Output Terminals External Video Device Cooling Fan Input/Output Connectors Accessories Remote Control Video Cable (AH59-01617A) (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna User's Manual (AH42-00017A) (AH68-01701V)
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Description —Remote Control— TV indicator TV, DVD POWER button MODE button DISC SKIP button Number(0~9) buttons REMAIN button PL II MODE button VOLUME button MENU button SUB TITLE button RETURN button STEP button ZOOM button LOGO COPY button REPEAT button MO/ST, SLOW button DIGEST button DVD RECEIVER indicator...
  • Page 14 Insert Remote Batteries Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: Caution • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–). •...
  • Page 15: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting the Speakers Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Position of the Home Theater • Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Front Speakers •...
  • Page 16 Center Speaker Subwoofer Press and hold the terminal tab. Insert the speaker cord. Release your finger. • Connect the red cord to the red (+) terminal and the black cord to the black (-) Note terminal. Rear Speaker (L) Front Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Front Speaker (R) Black...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Video Out To Tv

    Connecting the Video Out to TV Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 1 (supplied) METHOD 1 Composite Video - Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
  • Page 18: P.scan(Progressive Scan) Function

    P.SCAN (Progressive Scan) Unlike regular Interlace Scan, in which two fields of picture information alternate to create the entire picture (odd scan lines, then even scan lines), Progressive Scan uses one field of information (all lines displayed in one pass) to create a clear and detailed picture without visible scan lines. Press STOP button.
  • Page 19: Connecting External Components

    Connecting External Components Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. Connect Video Out on the Home Theater to Video In on your TV. Connect Audio In on the Home Theater to Audio Out on the external analog component. •...
  • Page 20: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connecting the FM Antenna FM Antenna (supplied) Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal. 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. The cooling fan supplies cool air to the unit to prevent overheating.
  • Page 21: Before Using Your Home Theater

    Your Home Theater is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs. Depending on the disc you are using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using. To Operate your Samsung TV and the Home Theater with the HT-P29's Remote Control Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply.
  • Page 22: Disc Terminology

    Disc terminology Titles and chapters (DVD-VIDEO) • DVD-video is divided into several large sections called "titles" and smaller sections called "chapters". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "title numbers" and "chapter numbers". Tracks (Video and music CDs) •...
  • Page 23: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback Press 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. Press DISC SKIP button. • Rotate the carousel tray so you can load the third, fourth, and fifth discs.
  • Page 24: Selecting A Disc In The Disc Changer

    Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed. To select a specific disc, press the corresponding DIRECT PLAY (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) buttons on the front panel or DISC SKIP on the remote control, until the required disc indicator flashes.
  • Page 25: Mp3-Cd Playback

    MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3/WMA format can be played. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray, and then load the MP3/WMA disc. • The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start. •...
  • Page 26: To Play Different File Types On The Same Disc

    To play different file types on the same disc In Stop mode, press the buttons and select a desired icon from the top part of the menu. • To play music files only, select the • To play image files only, select the •...
  • Page 27: 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 Theater. Slide Mode Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
  • Page 28 Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. Press DIGEST button during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in 9 windows. To view the previous or next image with 9 windows, press Rotate/Flip Function Press Cursor Original Image JPEG limitation The maximum resolution is 5120 x 3840 (or 19.0 MPixel) for baseline images, and 2048 x 1536...
  • Page 29: Displaying Disc Information

    Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: The information display disappears from the screen Screen Display DVD display CD display MP3 CD display TRACK (FILE) display The information display...
  • Page 30: Checking The Remaining Time

    Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Each time the REMAIN button is pressed TITLE ELAPSED TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED CHAPTER REMAIN TRACK REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED TRACK ELAPSED TRACK REMAIN...
  • Page 31: Fast/Slow Playback

    Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows:...
  • Page 32: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    Skipping Scenes/Songs Briefly press • Each time the button is pressed briefly during playback, the previous or next chapter, track, or directory (file) will be played. • You cannot skip chapters consecutively. TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 DVD RECEIVER DVD RECEIVER DVD RECEIVER...
  • Page 33: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). JPEG Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice.
  • Page 34: A-B Repeat Playback

    A-B Repeat Playback You can repetitively play back a designated section of a DVD. To return to normal playback, press Cursor buttons to select Press INFO button twice. • For a CD, press INFO button once. Press Cursor buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the desired segment.
  • Page 35: Step Function

    Step Function Press STEP button. • The picture moves forward one frame each time the button is pressed during playback. • During fast playback of a CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, Note and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds. •...
  • Page 36: Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function

    Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Press ZOOM button. SELECT ZOOM POSITION EZ VIEW Function Press EZ VIEW button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function will switch between On and Off.
  • Page 37: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Press INFO button twice. Subtitle Language Selection Function Press INFO button twice. Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle. EN 1/3 EN 01/ 03 SP 02/ 03 FR 03/ 03 OFF / 03 Press Cursor buttons or numeric...
  • Page 38: Moving Directly To A Scene/Song

    Moving Directly to a Scene/Song Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired chapter and then press ENTER button. 01/05 025/040 0:00:01 JPEG Press the numeric buttons. • The selected file will be played.
  • Page 39: Using Disc Menu

    Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor buttons to select the desired item. • Press ENTER button. •...
  • Page 40: Using The Title Menu

    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 MENU button. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. •...
  • Page 41: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language OSD (On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. • To select another language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Note (See page 66 for language codes) AUDIO, SUB TITLE and DISC MENU language can be selected.
  • Page 42: Enter Button

    Select ‘Language’ and then press ENTER button Selecting the Selecting the OSD Language Audio Language (recorded on the disc) Press Cursor button to select ‘OSD Language’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
  • Page 43: Setting Tv Screen Type

    Setting TV Screen type Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Tv Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

    Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high definition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in different screen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor.
  • Page 45: Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)

    Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) Use this to restrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view. Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. • Note This function works only if a DVD disc contains the rating level information. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
  • Page 46: Setting The Password

    Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. • Note The password is set to "7890" by default. If you have forgotten the rating level password, do the following: •...
  • Page 47: Setting The Wallpaper

    The selected wallpaper will be displayed. • You can select up to 3 wallpaper settings. Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. Press LOGO button. • “COPY LOGO DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 48 To select one of the 3 wallpaper settings you've made In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...
  • Page 49: Setting The Speaker Mode

    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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again.
  • Page 50: Setting The Test Tone

    Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop or no disc mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Alternate method: press the TEST TONE button on the remote.
  • Page 51: 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 center and rear speakers. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same.
  • Page 52 Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. Setting CENTER SPEAKER • If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
  • Page 53: Setting The Audio

    Setting the Audio You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 54 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor Adjusting Rear Speaker Level Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor Note • The adjustments will appear on the main unit's display, not on your TV screen. Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance •...
  • Page 55: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Setting the DRC You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. (Dynamic Range Compression) Press Cursor button to move to ‘Audio’...
  • Page 56: Av Sync Setup

    AV SYNC Setup Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to to match the video. Press the MENU button. • Setup menu appears. Press Cursor to move to ‘AV-SYNC’...
  • Page 57: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. • Note When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R) on the player.
  • Page 58: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Effect

    Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. Press PL II EFFECT button to select C-Width, then press Cursor buttons to select the desired effect setting. •...
  • Page 59: Listening To Radio

    Listening to Radio Remote Control Unit Press TUNER button. • FM will appear in the display. Main Unit Press the Function button to select the Tune in to the desired station. When is pressed, a Automatic Tuning 1 preset broadcast station is selected.
  • Page 60: Presetting Stations

    Presetting Stations You can store up to: 15 FM stations Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press the TUNER button. Press to select preset number. • You can select between 1 and • Note If you save more than 15 stations, the oldest station previously saved is removed and a new station is stored in its place.
  • Page 61: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the Home Theater will shut itself off. Press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed, the preset time changes as follows: 10 To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. •...
  • Page 62: Adjusting Display Brightness

    Adjusting Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so it won't interfere with your movie viewing. Press DIMMER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the brightness changes as follows: DARK BRIGHT. Mute Function This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call.
  • Page 63: Operating A Tv With The Remote Control

    • 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. When operating a TV with the remote control Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control flash.
  • Page 64 TV Brand Code List Brand SAMSUNG 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 ANAM DAEWOO 05, 20, 21, 22, 53 HITACHI SHARP 27, 33, 34, 35, 54 SONY TOSHIBA 27, 37, 42, 43, 44, 46 SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN...
  • Page 65: Before Calling For Service

    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 Electronics Service Center. Symptom Disc tray does not open.
  • Page 66 Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. The remote control does not work. Audio language and subtitles do not work. Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed.
  • Page 67: Cautions On Handling And Storing Discs

    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 Disc Storage Do not keep in direct sunlight •...
  • Page 68: 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 39). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039 Amharic 1194 1044 Arabic 1196 1045 Assamese 1203...
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Composite Video Component Video Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequency range S/N Ratio Channel separation Input sensitivity Speaker system...
  • Page 70: Warranty

    SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 71 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE ¤ Region Country Customer Care Center Web Site...

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