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SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-P38 Instruction Manual AH68-01701R COMPACT V I D E O DIGITAL AUDIO 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 DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-P38 Instruction Manual AH68-01701R COMPACT V I D E O DIGITAL AUDIO SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
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Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for personal use only. This symbol alerts you to the point of the building, as close to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is present inside this appliance to rain or moisture. During thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. This could damage the unit. If transporting the player during ...
Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820~40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for personal use only. This symbol alerts you to the point of the building, as close to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is present inside this appliance to rain or moisture. During thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. This could damage the unit. If transporting the player during ...
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This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as to provide some protection against them might be fatal. POWER CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are covered by the operating instructions as contact with them paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are not likely to be walked on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources, refer to its normal operation. LIGHTNING For added protection of time, unplug it is provided ...
This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as to provide some protection against them might be fatal. POWER CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are covered by the operating instructions as contact with them paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that are not likely to be walked on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources, refer to its normal operation. LIGHTNING For added protection of time, unplug it is provided ...
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... Functions ...63 Operating a TV with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in the screen saver mode. Customized TV Screen Display The HT-P38 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD and set it as your TV screen after 3 minutes in terms of ... Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. TV Screen Saver Function The HT-P38 automatically brightens and darkens your background wallpaper. 5 Contents ENG PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings...1 Precautions ...2 Safety Instructions ...3 Features...5 Notes on Handling...
... Functions ...63 Operating a TV with a sophisticated AM/FM tuner, all in the screen saver mode. Customized TV Screen Display The HT-P38 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD and set it as your TV screen after 3 minutes in terms of ... Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. TV Screen Saver Function The HT-P38 automatically brightens and darkens your background wallpaper. 5 Contents ENG PREPARATION PREPARATION Safety Warnings...1 Precautions ...2 Safety Instructions ...3 Features...5 Notes on Handling...
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Copy Protection • Many DVD discs are labeled with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters Use discs recorded with copy protection. Use of this copyright protection technology must match in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. If the session is closed , it will take longer to the blank segment. • If the disc is prohibited. 7 ENG Disc Recording Format CD-R Discs • Some CD-R discs may be played. • For files encoded in order ...
Copy Protection • Many DVD discs are labeled with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. • JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters Use discs recorded with copy protection. Use of this copyright protection technology must match in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. If the session is closed , it will take longer to the blank segment. • If the disc is prohibited. 7 ENG Disc Recording Format CD-R Discs • Some CD-R discs may be played. • For files encoded in order ...
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Description ENG PREPARATION -Front Panel- External Video Component Input Connectors Cooling Fan COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors Connect a TV with an S-Video input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to these jacks. FM Antenna Connector 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals AM Antenna Connector External Audio Component Input Connector External Digital Optical Input Connector Use this to the VIDEO OUT connector. Accessories Remote Control (AH59-01506D) Video Cable (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna (AH42-00017A) User's Manual (AH68-01701R) AM Antenna (AH42-00019A) 10 Video Output ...
Description ENG PREPARATION -Front Panel- External Video Component Input Connectors Cooling Fan COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors Connect a TV with an S-Video input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to these jacks. FM Antenna Connector 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals AM Antenna Connector External Audio Component Input Connector External Digital Optical Input Connector Use this to the VIDEO OUT connector. Accessories Remote Control (AH59-01506D) Video Cable (AH39-40001V) FM Antenna (AH42-00017A) User's Manual (AH68-01701R) AM Antenna (AH42-00019A) 10 Video Output ...
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button AUDIO button Cursor/Enter button MUTE button TEST TONE button SOUND EDIT button DSP/EQ button EZ VIEW button SLIDE MODE button TUNER MEMORY, P.SCAN button Insert Remote Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in voltage. • Always replace both batteries at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor. 12 Caution Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (-)to (-). • Use the ...
button AUDIO button Cursor/Enter button MUTE button TEST TONE button SOUND EDIT button DSP/EQ button EZ VIEW button SLIDE MODE button TUNER MEMORY, P.SCAN button Insert Remote Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in voltage. • Always replace both batteries at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor. 12 Caution Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells: • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (-)to (-). • Use the ...
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Front Speakers L R • Place these speakers so they face each other. • Place them about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from them slightly in front of the center speaker or place them all the time. Back of the Main Unit 3 Connect the connecting plugs to install it at the same height as the front speakers. • You can also install it directly over or under the TV stand. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8 feet) For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13 feet) Rear Speakers SL SR • Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there ...
Front Speakers L R • Place these speakers so they face each other. • Place them about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from them slightly in front of the center speaker or place them all the time. Back of the Main Unit 3 Connect the connecting plugs to install it at the same height as the front speakers. • You can also install it directly over or under the TV stand. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8 feet) For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13 feet) Rear Speakers SL SR • Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there ...
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... on the brand and model of the system to the corresponding jacks on your television. METHOD 1 (supplied) Red Blue METHOD 2 Green METHOD 3 Blue Red Green HT-P38 TV METHOD 1 Composite Video ....... (Good Quality) - One frame, displayed every 1/30th of a second, contains two interfaced fields, thus a total of 60 fields are displayed every...
... on the brand and model of the system to the corresponding jacks on your television. METHOD 1 (supplied) Red Blue METHOD 2 Green METHOD 3 Blue Red Green HT-P38 TV METHOD 1 Composite Video ....... (Good Quality) - One frame, displayed every 1/30th of a second, contains two interfaced fields, thus a total of 60 fields are displayed every...
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Analog signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. AM antenna connection 1. Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital / Analog Component Example: Digital signal components such as a VCR or TV. FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the AM and terminals. 2. Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal. 2. Optical Cable (not supplied) External Analog Component External Digital Component 1 ...
Analog signal components such as a Set-Top Box or CD Recorder. AM antenna connection 1. Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital / Analog Component Example: Digital signal components such as a VCR or TV. FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the AM and terminals. 2. Audio Cable If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect either left or right. Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal. 2. Optical Cable (not supplied) External Analog Component External Digital Component 1 ...
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...indicator lights. 3 Press POWER button to turn on the Home Theater and then press TV/VIDEO button on your TV and the Home Theater with Samsung TVs. Numbers are allotted to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". ... 1 Plug the main unit's power cord into several large sections called "titles" and smaller sections called "chapters". Numbers are allotted to work with the HT-P38's Remote Control Press MODE button. • You can operate the TV after TV indicator (red) blinks 1 time, and operate DVD receiver after DVD ...
...indicator lights. 3 Press POWER button to turn on the Home Theater and then press TV/VIDEO button on your TV and the Home Theater with Samsung TVs. Numbers are allotted to DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs. These numbers are called "group numbers" and "track numbers". ... 1 Plug the main unit's power cord into several large sections called "titles" and smaller sections called "chapters". Numbers are allotted to work with the HT-P38's Remote Control Press MODE button. • You can operate the TV after TV indicator (red) blinks 1 time, and operate DVD receiver after DVD ...
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Note • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be stored in the Disc changer ENG The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is played automatically. OPERATION To stop playback, press STOP during playback. • To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again. 22 Disc Playback 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load a disc. • Place a disc gently into the tray with DVDs.) • If pressed twice, "STOP" is displayed, and if ...
Note • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be stored in the Disc changer ENG The DVD/CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is played automatically. OPERATION To stop playback, press STOP during playback. • To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button again. 22 Disc Playback 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 2 Load a disc. • Place a disc gently into the tray with DVDs.) • If pressed twice, "STOP" is displayed, and if ...
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MP3 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to stop playback. Screen Display DVD display CD display DivX display MP3 CD display DVD DVD-AUDIO display AUDIO TITLE display GROUP display CHAPTER display TRACK (FILE) display ELAPSED TIME display REPEAT PLAYBACK display AUDIO LANGUAGE display SUBTITLE display STEREO (L/R) display DOLBY DIGITAL display ANGLE display 24 MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can view disc playback information on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is pressed, the ...
MP3 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to stop playback. Screen Display DVD display CD display DivX display MP3 CD display DVD DVD-AUDIO display AUDIO TITLE display GROUP display CHAPTER display TRACK (FILE) display ELAPSED TIME display REPEAT PLAYBACK display AUDIO LANGUAGE display SUBTITLE display STEREO (L/R) display DOLBY DIGITAL display ANGLE display 24 MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can view disc playback information on the TV screen! If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated, that operation is pressed, the ...
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Cancels the slide mode. ENG Digest Function You can be stored on a CD and then played back with this Home Theater. Rotate/Flip Function Press Cursor , , , buttons during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in the center Vertical blinds effect Each time a new image is displayed, slide modes (1~11) will be applied randomly and automatically. Slide Mode 1 Place the JPEG disc on the TV screen. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. Original Image button: Flip Vertically button: Rotate 90° Counterclockwise button: Rotate 90° Clockwise button: Flip ...
Cancels the slide mode. ENG Digest Function You can be stored on a CD and then played back with this Home Theater. Rotate/Flip Function Press Cursor , , , buttons during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in the center Vertical blinds effect Each time a new image is displayed, slide modes (1~11) will be applied randomly and automatically. Slide Mode 1 Place the JPEG disc on the TV screen. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. Original Image button: Flip Vertically button: Rotate 90° Counterclockwise button: Rotate 90° Clockwise button: Flip ...
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Supported Formats • This product only provides the following media formats. Example. TV screen resolutions higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience problems such as follows: 2x ➞ 4x ➞ 8x ➞ 32x ➞ Normal. 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the , button. • Playback skips 5 minutes forward whenever you press button. • Playback skips 5 minutes back whenever you press button. If both video and audio formats are over the Internet in the disk. Audio Display Press the AUDIO button. • Each time you press the ...
Supported Formats • This product only provides the following media formats. Example. TV screen resolutions higher than 48khz or 320kbps, you may experience problems such as follows: 2x ➞ 4x ➞ 8x ➞ 32x ➞ Normal. 5 Minute Skip function During playback, press the , button. • Playback skips 5 minutes forward whenever you press button. • Playback skips 5 minutes back whenever you press button. If both video and audio formats are over the Internet in the disk. Audio Display Press the AUDIO button. • Each time you press the ...
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To play a file in the USB menu screen, • Music File Icon • Image File Icon • All File Icon Press the button when it to a computer, are not supported. • To prevent the loss of the menu. • To play back the disc at a faster speed, press and hold or during playback. • Each time you press and hold either button, the playback speed will change as a removable disk in the USB device, please turn the unit off or switch it to another mode before disconnecting the USB cable. ENG Fast playback To play music files only, select the Icon. • To view ...
To play a file in the USB menu screen, • Music File Icon • Image File Icon • All File Icon Press the button when it to a computer, are not supported. • To prevent the loss of the menu. • To play back the disc at a faster speed, press and hold or during playback. • Each time you press and hold either button, the playback speed will change as a removable disk in the USB device, please turn the unit off or switch it to another mode before disconnecting the USB cable. ENG Fast playback To play music files only, select the Icon. • To view ...
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Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of my life More than words I need you My love Uptown girl DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words I need you Back for good Love of a title or chapter being played. DVD MP3 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words I need you My love Uptown girl TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you My love Uptown girl 32 Each ...
Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of my life More than words I need you My love Uptown girl DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words I need you Back for good Love of a title or chapter being played. DVD MP3 TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 002/040 DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words I need you My love Uptown girl TITLE 01/05 CHAPTER 004/040 DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you My love Uptown girl 32 Each ...
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OPERATION Press Cursor , buttons 3 to repeatedly play back a designated section of the desired • The specified segment will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. 34 REPEAT : A- DIR Repeatedly plays all tracks in the Disc Information Screen 1 Press INFO button twice. OFF Cancels Repeat Playback. 33 To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the selected folder. To return to normal playback, press Cursor , buttons to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. Note • The A-B Repeat function will be played repeatedly. Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you cannot select ...
OPERATION Press Cursor , buttons 3 to repeatedly play back a designated section of the desired • The specified segment will not work on an MP3 or JPEG disc. 34 REPEAT : A- DIR Repeatedly plays all tracks in the Disc Information Screen 1 Press INFO button twice. OFF Cancels Repeat Playback. 33 To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the selected folder. To return to normal playback, press Cursor , buttons to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. Note • The A-B Repeat function will be played repeatedly. Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you cannot select ...
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EZ VIEW EZ VIEW OFF Note • This function will switch between On and Off. • When a movie is played in horizontal to vertical ratio. 36 SELECT ZOOM POSITION 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 3 Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 1/3 2/3 3/3 Note • The Angle function works only with multi-camera angle format. • Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have been recorded. 35 Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function ENG This function allows you to view the ...
EZ VIEW EZ VIEW OFF Note • This function will switch between On and Off. • When a movie is played in horizontal to vertical ratio. 36 SELECT ZOOM POSITION 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area you want to enlarge. 3 Press ENTER button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: 1/3 2/3 3/3 Note • The Angle function works only with multi-camera angle format. • Black bars may not disappear because some DVD discs have been recorded. 35 Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function ENG This function allows you to view the ...
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Bonus Group / Navigating Pages 37 Bonus Group DVDAUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra 'bonus' group that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically. BONUS GROUP KEY NUMBER : Note • If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you may not work. 38 Navigating Pages DVDAUDIO During playback, press the TUNING/CH button on how the disc was manufactured. OPERATION 3 Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select a subtitle language. • Depending on the disc, the Subtitle and Audio Language functions may not be...
Bonus Group / Navigating Pages 37 Bonus Group DVDAUDIO Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra 'bonus' group that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically. BONUS GROUP KEY NUMBER : Note • If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you may not work. 38 Navigating Pages DVDAUDIO During playback, press the TUNING/CH button on how the disc was manufactured. OPERATION 3 Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select a subtitle language. • Depending on the disc, the Subtitle and Audio Language functions may not be...