Samsung HT-P1200 Instruction Manual

Samsung HT-P1200 Instruction Manual

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SLIM DIGITAL HOME
CINEMA SYSTEM
HT-P1200
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Instruction Manual
www.samsung.com
COMPACT
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL VIDEO
AH68-01720R

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  • Page 1 SLIM DIGITAL HOME CINEMA SYSTEM HT-P1200 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Instruction Manual www.samsung.com COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO AH68-01720R...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    (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.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    The openings should never be blocked Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product or table recommended by the manufacturer, should never be placed near or over a radiator or or sold with the video product.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    USB Host Play You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and tunes saved in an MP3 player, digital camera, or USB memory by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the home theater.
  • Page 5: Notes On Discs

    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) •...
  • Page 6: Description

    3 HDMI Output Connector 4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks 5 Video Output Connector 6 External Audio Input Connector 7 Anynet Input/Output Connector 8 External Digital Optical Input Connectors 9 Audio Output Connector 10 Wire Hanger 11 ASC Input Connector 12 Headphone Jack...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. Auto Sound Calibration button It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor. TEST TONE button...
  • Page 8: Installing The Dvd Player

    Insert the remaining four screws & tighten. Caution • Keep the main unit and speakers out of the reach of children as the equipment could tip over. Installation Procedure 2 - To install as wall mount Remove the 3 screws from the Stand.
  • Page 9: Installing Speakers

    Round Board Holder Note • Connect the speaker cable to the connection port of either the front speaker or the front stand. Both of the connection ports will work. • If you have combined the front speaker and the stand, connecting the speaker cable to the connection port on the rear side of the front stand is recommended.
  • Page 10: 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 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...
  • Page 11: Connecting The Video Out To Tv

    METHOD 2 - 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 1 Power LED jacks on your TV.
  • Page 12: Hdmi Function

    • A 480p video signal is output through the HDMI output. • If the TV does not support the configured resolution, you will not be able to see the picture properly. Note • Since this product has an embedded Video Upscaler function with Faroudja DCDi technology, it can enhance a 576i(480i) DVD resolution output to 480p/720p/1080i.
  • Page 13: Connecting External Components

    D.IN 1 D.IN 2 • To listen to the audio from the TV in 5.1 channel through the main unit, press the Dolby Pro Logic II or the SUPER 5.1 button. • You can connect Video Output jack on the VCR to the TV, and connect Audio Output jack on the VCR to this product.
  • Page 14: How To Connect To Anynet

    Samsung Anynet-enabled TV. What is Anynet? • The Anynet function allows you to use your Samsung TV's remote control and menu to control all AV devices. • However, this function is available only with Samsung Anynet-enabled models.
  • Page 15: Before Using Your Home Theater

    Before Using Your Home Theater Your Home Theater is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3, DivX 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-P1200's Remote Control...
  • Page 16: Disc Playback

    Disc terminology Groups and tracks (DVD-AUDIO) • DVD-audio is divided into several large sections called "groups" and smaller sections called "tracks". Numbers are allotted to these sections. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". GROUP 1...
  • Page 17: Sacd (Super Audio Cd) Playback

    Note • SACD has three kinds of formats: Single Layer Disc that has 1 HD layer, Dual Layer Disc that has 2 HD layers and Hybrid Disc that has both CD and HD layers. Hybrid Discs can play in regular CD players.
  • Page 18: Jpeg Disc Playback

    JPEG Disc 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 unit. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc windows, and then load the JPEG disc.
  • Page 19: Divx Playback

    Note • DivX file can be zoomed only in ZOOM X2 mode. • DivX files have .Avi file extensions, however, not all .Avi files are DivX and may not be playable in this unit. Subtitle Display Audio Display DivX DivX is a video file format developed by Microsoft and is based on MPEG4 compression technology to provide audio and video data over the Internet in real-time.
  • Page 20: Playing Media Files Using The Usb Host Feature

    Playing Media Files using the USB HOST feature You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved in an MP3 player, USB memory or digital camera in high quality video with 5.1 channel home theater sound by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the home theater.
  • Page 21: Displaying Disc Information

    Depending on the disc, you can also select DTS, DOLBY DIGITAL, or PRO • What is a Track (File)? A section of video or a music file recorded on a DVD-AUDIO, CD, or MP3-CD. LOGIC. Screen Display DVD display DVD-AUDIO display...
  • Page 22: Skipping Scenes/Songs

    2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds. • No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion playback. Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). SACD JPEG Press REPEAT button.
  • Page 23: A-B Repeat Playback

    To return to normal playback, press Cursor buttons to select OFF. Note • The A-B Repeat function will not work on an SACD, MP3 or JPEG discs. A - B Note Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles.
  • Page 24: Zoom Function

    BONUS GROUP KEY NUMBER : Note • If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to re-enter the key number. Navigating Pages DVD- AUDIO During playback, press the TUNING/CH button on the remote control.
  • Page 25: Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language

    To operate this function, you can also press the Select FR 03/ 03 AUDIO or Select SUBTITLE buttons on the remote control. • You can use the SUBTITLE button on the remote control to OFF / 03 select a subtitle language. •...
  • Page 26: 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. Press Cursor In Stop mode, buttons to move to press MENU ‘DISC MENU’ and then button.
  • Page 27: Setting The Language

    In Stop mode, press MENU button. Note • To select another language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See page 84 for language codes) AUDIO, SUB TITLE and DISC MENU language can be selected. Press Cursor Select ‘Language’...
  • Page 28: Setting Tv Screen Type

    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.
  • Page 29: 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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor Press Cursor , button button to move to to select the desired rating ‘PARENTAL’...
  • Page 30: Setting The Wallpaper

    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.
  • Page 31: Dvd Playback Mode

    • Note Powering off the main unit will automatically switch to the SACD mode. If the SACD is created in HYBRID disc format, you can play the disc in CDDA MODE as well. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’ and then press ENTER button.
  • Page 32: 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. Press Cursor In Stop mode, button to move to press MENU ‘Audio’...
  • Page 33: 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...
  • Page 34: Setting The Audio Quality

    • 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...
  • Page 35: Setting The Drc (Dynamic Range Compression)

    Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 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 Cursor Press the MENU button.
  • Page 36: Dolby Pro Logic Ii Mode

    Note When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R) on the player. If you connect to only one of the inputs (L or R), you cannot listen to surround sound.
  • Page 37: Auto Sound Calibration Setup

    If you select "ASC ON", you will hear sound in the auto sound calibration mode. If you select "ASC OFF", you will hear sound in the mode set in the audio setting of the setup screen. Plug the auto sound calibration microphone into the auto sound calibration input jack.
  • Page 38: Live Surround Mode

    5.1 channels. BYPASS. • When you insert a DVD recorded in 2-channel or multi-channel format and press the SUPER 5.1 button, the Note message "THIS FUNCTION APPLIES ONLY 2CH SOURCE" appears in the display and it will not work.
  • Page 39: Listening To Radio

    Press MO/ST button to listen in Mono/Stereo. • Each time the button is pressed, the sound switches between "STEREO" and "MONO". • In a poor reception area, select MONO for a clear, interference-free broadcast. Presetting Stations...
  • Page 40: Convenient Functions

    The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have set earlier. To cancel the sleep timer, press SLEEP button until OFF appears on the display.
  • Page 41: Operating A Tv With The Remote Control

    The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not be possible depending on your brand of TV. • 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. TV Brand Code List...
  • Page 42: Before Calling For Service

    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.
  • Page 43: 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 Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
  • Page 44: Usb Host Feature Supported Products

    YEPP YP-53 Multi Card Reader Product Company Company Type UNICORN Unicorn USB 2.0 7 IN 1 CARD READER UC-601R SanDisk USB2.0 USB Flash Drive 128M USB2.0 Card Reader Billionton(Taiwan) USB 2.0 Card Reader for SD/MMC/RS-MMC(3-in-1) SanDisk USB2.0 128M SanDisk USB2.0 256M SONY USB2.0 64MB...
  • Page 45: Specifications

    : 6.1Ibs 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.

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