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Home Theater System with 5 Disc DVD Changer HT-P29 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 Instruction Manual COMPACT AH68-01701V V I D E O DIGITAL AUDIO...
(furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
The openings should never be blocked to the appliance. by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, other similar surface. This video product...
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.
Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. Max. Playing Time • MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +). Approx. 240 min. (single-sided) •...
MUTE button TEST TONE button The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor. SOUND EDIT button...
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 Selecting the Listening Position • Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3...
(Best Quality) - If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video cable (not supplied) from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the corresponding jacks on your TV.
Make sure the unit is well-ventilated. If the unit has poor ventilation, the temperature inside the unit could rise and may damage it. • Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (If the cooling fan or ventilation holes are covered with a newspaper or cloth, heat may build up inside the unit and fire may result.)
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...
To stop playback, press STOP during playback. • If pressed once, “PRESS PLAY” is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory. If PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or ENTER button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position.
Select the desired file and then press the ENTER button. The file will play. Note • This product does not support DivX, AVI and WMV format files and no icon will appear on the TV screen. (However, MPG format file is supported.)
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.
The information display disappears from the screen • appears on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is not possible with the disc currently being played. The information display •...
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...
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: JPEG CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter.
Note • This function will not work if the DVD is recorded with multi-camera angle format. • Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have a built-in horizontal to vertical ratio. Press Cursor Press ENTER buttons to button.
• 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. SP 2/3...
Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. Press Cursor In Stop mode, buttons to move to press MENU ‘DISC MENU’ and then button.
In Stop mode, press MENU button. Note • To select another language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See page 66 for language codes) AUDIO, SUB TITLE and DISC MENU language can be selected. Press Cursor Select ‘Language’...
Press Cursor button to move to The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high ‘Setup’ and then 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.
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 MENU button. Press Cursor Press Cursor , button button to move to to select the desired rating ‘PARENTAL’...
Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. Setting the Wallpaper During playback, press Press LOGO PLAY/PAUSE button button. when an image you like appears. • “COPY LOGO DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen.
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. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’...
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 volume level can be adjusted in steps from +6dB to –6dB. • The sound gets louder as you move closer to +6dB and quieter as you get closer to -6dB. Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance Adjusting Center Speaker Level...
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button.
• CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack. • PRO LOGIC: You will experience a realistic multi-channel effect, as if using five speakers, while using just the front left and right speakers. • MATRIX: You will hear 5.1 channel surround sound.
Press the TUNER MEMORY button again. If you save more than 15 stations, the oldest station previously saved is removed and a new station is stored in its place. on the Press the TUNER MEMORY button.
To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP button until OFF appears on the display. 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.
Also, depending on your brand of TV, some operations may not be possible. • 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.
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.
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.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, and is valid only on products purchased and used in the United States. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact SAMSUNG for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a SAMSUNG authorized service center.