Table Of Contents - Samsung HT-P38 Instruction Manual

Features
Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner
The HT-P38 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including
DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a
sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in a single player.
DVD-Audio compatible
Experience the super high-quality audio performance of DVD-Audio.
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC enables this player to deliver exceptional sound quality in
terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.
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.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc.
It delivers full-frequency 5.1 channel sound.
TV Screen Saver Function
The HT-P38 automatically brightens and darkens your TV screen
after 3 minutes in the stop mode.
The HT-P38 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode
after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.
Power Saving Function
The HT-P38 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in the stop mode.
Customized TV Screen Display
The HT-P38 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD and set it
as your background wallpaper.
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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 and AM Antennas................................................................................................................................18
Before Using Your Home Theater.......................................................................................................................................19
OPERATION
Disc Playback .....................................................................................................................................................................21
Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer..................................................................................................................................22
MP3-CD Playback ..............................................................................................................................................................23
Displaying Disc Information ................................................................................................................................................24
JPEG File Playback ............................................................................................................................................................25
DivX Playback.....................................................................................................................................................................27
Playing Media Files using the USB HOST feature .............................................................................................................29
Checking the Remaining Time............................................................................................................................................31
Fast/Slow Playback ............................................................................................................................................................32
Skipping Scenes/Songs......................................................................................................................................................32
Repeat Playback.................................................................................................................................................................33
A-B Repeat Playback..........................................................................................................................................................34
Step Function......................................................................................................................................................................35
Angle Function....................................................................................................................................................................35
Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function .......................................................................................................................................36
EZ VIEW Function ..............................................................................................................................................................36
Bonus Group / Navigating Pages .......................................................................................................................................37
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language .....................................................................................................................................38
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song .......................................................................................................................................39
Using Disc Menu.................................................................................................................................................................40
Using the Title Menu...........................................................................................................................................................40
SETUP
Setting the Language..........................................................................................................................................................41
Setting TV Screen type.......................................................................................................................................................43
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) ............................................................................................................................45
Setting the Password..........................................................................................................................................................46
Setting the Wallpaper .........................................................................................................................................................47
DVD Audio Disc Playback Mode ........................................................................................................................................49
Setting the Speaker Mode ..................................................................................................................................................50
Setting the Delay Time .......................................................................................................................................................51
Setting the Test Tone ..........................................................................................................................................................53
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ..............................................................................................................54
Setting the Audio ...............................................................................................................................................................55
AV SYNC Setup..................................................................................................................................................................57
Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function.........................................................................................................................................58
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode .....................................................................................................................................................59
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect .....................................................................................................................................................60
RADIO OPERATION
Listening to Radio ...............................................................................................................................................................61
Presetting Stations..............................................................................................................................................................62
MISCELLANEOUS
Convenient Functions .........................................................................................................................................................63
Operating a TV with the Remote Control ...........................................................................................................................65
Before Calling for Service...................................................................................................................................................67
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs............................................................................................................................69
Language Code List............................................................................................................................................................70
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................71
WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................................................72
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