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DIGITAL HOME 
THEATER SYSTEM

HT-P40

Instruction Manual

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY:

AH68-01679K

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Summary of Contents for HT-P40

Page 1: ...DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT P40 Instruction Manual COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY AH68 01679K Downloaded From TheatreSystem Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...he unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash PREPARATION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product Use of controls adjustments or performance...

Page 3: ...isc Playback 19 Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer 20 MP3 CD Playback 21 Displaying Disc Information 22 JPEG File Playback 23 DivX Playback 25 Checking the Remaining Time 27 Fast Slow Playback 28 Skipping Scenes Songs 28 Repeat Playback 29 A B Repeat Playback 30 Step Function 31 Angle Function 31 Zoom Screen Enlarge Function 32 EZ VIEW Function 32 Bonus Group Navigating Pages 33 Selecting Audio ...

Page 4: ... the sound may skip during playback A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD DVD Digital Versatile Disc offers fantastic audio and video thanks to Dolby Digital surround sound and MPEG 2 video compression technology Now you can enjoy these realistic effects in the home as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall Home Theaters and the discs ar...

Page 5: ...nal Digital Optical Input Connector Use this to connect external equipment capable of digital output Cooling Fan COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Connectors Connect a TV with component video inputs to these jacks AM Antenna Connector Video Cable AM Antenna FM Antenna Remote Control User s Manual Accessories 8 Video Output Connector Connect the TV s video input jacks VIDEO IN to the VIDEO OUT connector PRO L...

Page 6: ... of batteries Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage Always replace both batteries at the same time Do not expose batteries to heat or flame PL II MODE button VOLUME button MENU button TV DVD POWER button TV indicator DISC SKIP button SLEEP button CANCEL button RETURN button Number 0 9 buttons MODE button TV VIDEO DIMMER button OPEN CLOSE button DVD RECEIVER indicator Cursor Enter butto...

Page 7: ...ront speakers You can also install it directly over or under the TV Position of the Home Theater Place it on a stand cabinet shelf or under the TV stand Selecting the Listening Position The listening position should be located about 2 5 to 3 times the distance of the TV s screen size away from the TV Example For 32 TVs 2 2 4m 6 8 feet For 55 TVs 3 5 4m 11 13 feet 11 Before moving or installing the...

Page 8: ...ving objects Progressive Scan FULL FRAME What is Progressive or Non Interlaced Scanning This function works only on TVs equipped with component video inputs Y Pr Pb that support Progressive Video It does not work on TVs with conventional component inputs i e non progressive scan TVs Depending on the brand and model of your TV this function may not work Note 14 1 2 Choose one of the three methods f...

Page 9: ...V Connecting an External Digital Analog Components Optical Cable not supplied Audio Cable not supplied If the external analog component has only one Audio Out connect either left or right Connecting the FM and AM Antennas The cooling fan supplies cool air to the unit to prevent overheating Please observe the following cautions for your safety Make sure the unit is well ventilated If the unit has p...

Page 10: ...DVD type is mentioned it is indicated separately Depending on the content of the disc the initial screen may appear different DVD Note 18 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 Before UsingYour Home Theater Groups and tracks DVD AUDIO DVD audio is divided...

Page 11: ...e video format of your TV Disc Playback The DVD CD function is automatically selected when Disc Skip is pushed Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer 2 Load a disc Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc s label facing up Depending on the content of the disc the initial screen may appear different Depending on the recording mode some MP3 CDs cannot be played Table of contents of a MP3 CD var...

Page 12: ...he display changes as follows DVD The information display disappears from the screen The information display disappears from the screen The information display disappears from the screen CD Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words DVDRECEIVER SMARTNAVI appears on the TV screen If this symbol appears on the TV screen while buttons are being operated that operation is not pos...

Page 13: ... Mode 23 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray Each time the button is pressed the slide moves backward or forward Press to skip to the next slide 1 Press the OPEN CLOSE button 2 Playback starts automatically Each time the button is pressed the image makes the transition as follows Press SLIDE MODE button 3 From top to bottom From bottom to top Rectangular shape in the center Vertical blinds effect...

Page 14: ...Versions DivX3 11 5 1 V1 V2 V3 V7 DivX Digital internet video eXpress DivX is a video file format developed by Microsoft based on the MPEG4 to provide audio and video data over the Internet in real time MPEG4 is used for video encoding and MP3 for audio encoding so that the users can watch a movie at near DVD quality video and audio 1 Supported Formats This product only provides the following medi...

Page 15: ...EMAIN TRACK ELAPSED MP3 TRACK ELAPSED TRACK REMAIN DVD VCD MP3 CD DVD VCD DivX Skipping Scenes Songs DVD 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 VCD MP3 When watching a VCD with a track longer than 15 minute...

Page 16: ...a VCD with PBC you should set the PBC to OFF in the disc menu See page 36 To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice 1 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK display 2 Press Cursor button to select the desired Repeat Playback mode 3 DVD VCD CD For MP3 and JPEG discs you cannot select Repeat Play from the information display screen Press ENTER bu...

Page 17: ... in different angles Angle Function 1 VCD DVD VCD DVD Press EZ VIEW button Each time the button is pressed the zoom function will switch between On and Off When a movie is played in Widescreen format black bars at the top and bottom of the TV screen can be removed by pressing the EZ VIEW button This function will not work if the DVD is recorded with multi camera angle format Black bars may not dis...

Page 18: ...mote control DVD AUDIO Bonus Group Navigating Pages 34 33 OPERATION 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 2 Press Cursor buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language 1Press INFO button twice SP 2 3 FR 3 3 EN 1 3 EN 01 03 OFF SP 02 03 FR 03 03 OFF 03 You can use the SUBT...

Page 19: ... move to Title Menu DVD 1 In Stop mode press MENU button 3 Press ENTER button The title menu appears Press MENU button to exit the setup screen DVD 2 When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc the This menu is not supported message appears on the screen When playing a VCD version 2 this toggles between PBC ON and OFF 1In Stop mode press MENU button Press Cursor buttons to move...

Page 20: ...nglish OSD will be displayed in English 3 Selecting the Subtitle Language recorded on the disc Selecting the Disc Menu Language recorded on the disc Select Language and then press ENTER button 5 Press Cursor button to select OSD Language and then press ENTER button Press Cursor button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button Press RETURN button to return to the previous level Pre...

Page 21: ...you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor For a standard TV select either 4 3LB or 4 3PS option according to personal preference Select 16 9 if you have a widescreen TV Select this to view a 16 9 picture in the full screen mode on your widescreen TV You can enjoy the widescreen aspect Select this to play a 16 9 picture in the letter box mode on a conventional TV Black bars will ...

Page 22: ...estrict playback of adult or violent DVDs you do not want children to view Setting Parental Controls Rating Level 4 Enter the old password a new password and confirm new password The setting is complete 3 5 Press Cursor button to move to PASSWORD and then press ENTER button Press ENTER button Enter the password and then press ENTER button 2 1 Press MENU button Press Cursor button to move to Setup ...

Page 23: ...setup screen 43 Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper Select this to set the desired image as your wallpaper COPY LOGO DATA will be displayed on the TV screen The selected wallpaper will be displayed You can select up to 3 wallpaper settings 2 1 3 During playback press PLAY PAUSE button when an image you like appears Press LOGO button The power will turn off and then back on ...

Page 24: ...ting the Speaker Mode 2 1 Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open Press Cursor button to move to Setup and then press ENTER button 4 3 Press Cursor button to move to DVD TYPE and then press ENTER button Press Cursor button to move to DVD VIDEO and then press ENTER button DVD Play mode is set to DVD Audio as factory default setting Note Set steps 1 4 again if you want to switch to DVD AUD...

Page 25: ...ER Dc The distance from CENTER SPEAKER Ds The distance from SURROUND SPEAKER Ideal CENTER SPEAKER placement It is desirable to place all speakers within this circle Ideal SURROUND SPEAKER placement SETUP You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and 15mSEC 4 3 5 Press Cursor button to move to DELAY TIME and then press ENTER button Press Cursor buttons to m...

Page 26: ...function to check that each speaker is correctly connected and that there is no problem Alternate method press the TEST TONE button on the remote Multi Channel Pro Logic Mode Start Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections Setting the Test Tone GB 50 49 1 2 In Stop or no disc mode press MENU button Press Cursor button to move to Audio and then press ENTER button When the Cursor bu...

Page 27: ...s Cursor Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor Note SETUP TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz 51 Press RETURN button to return to the pr...

Page 28: ...e will be selected automatically and DSP EQ function does not work Note DSP Digital Signal Processor DSP modes have been designed to simulate different acoustic environments EQ You can select ROCK POP or CLASSIC to optimize the sound for the genre of music you are playing Sound Field DSP EQ Function Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected to a digital TV If this occurs adjust the a...

Page 29: ...elect the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode Dolby Pro Logic II Mode 1 2 You can select between 0 and 7 This sets the width of the center image The higher the setting the less sound comes from the center speaker You can select between 0 and 6 Incrementally adjusts the sound field DSP from the front or rear 3 4 When playing a DVD disc encoded with two or more channels multi channel mode will be ...

Page 30: ...UNER button AutomaticTuning2 Manual Tuning 2 1 Select a broadcast station Press the STOP button to select PRESET and then press button to select the preset station AutomaticTuning1 Press the Function button to select the desired band FM AM Press the STOP button to select MANUAL and then press and hold button to automatically search the band AutomaticTuning2 Press STOP to select MANUAL and then bri...

Page 31: ...t Functions MUTE ON appears in the display To restore the sound press the button again to select MUTE OFF Mute Function This is useful when answering a doorbell or telephone call Press MUTE button Using Headphones Use headphones not supplied for private listening pleasure Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack for private listening The remaining time before the Home Theater will shut itself off...

Page 32: ... off or on the setting is complete TV DVDRECEIVER Note 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SAMSUNG ANAM DAEWOO LG HITACHI JVC SHARP SONY TOSHIBA SANYO MITSUBISHI MATSUSHITA TELEFUNKEN RCA PANASONIC SABA PHILIPS GRUNDIG ZENITH MIVAL NOBLEX EMERSON MAGNAVOX LOEWE THOMSON NORDMENDE LOEWE OPTA BLAUPUNKT SIEMENS TV Brand Code List No Brand Code 00 InitialValue ...

Page 33: ...he DVD DVD discs purchased from abroad may not be playable CD ROMs and DVD ROMs cannot be played on this Home Theater Make sure that the rating level is correct Are you using a deformed disc or a disc with scratches on the surface Wipe the disc clean Disc tray does not open Playback does not start Playback does not start immediately when the Play Pause button is pressed No sound is heard during fa...

Page 34: ...Urdu 1149 Spanish 1301 Korean 1489 Russian 1572 Uzbek 1150 Estonian 1305 Kashmiri 1491 Kinyarwanda 1581 Vietnamese 1151 Basque 1307 Kurdish 1495 Sanskrit 1587 Volapuk 1157 Persian 1311 Kirghiz 1498 Sindhi 1613 Wolof 1165 Finnish 1313 Latin 1501 Sangro 1632 Xhosa 1166 Fiji 1326 Lingala 1502 Serbo Croatian 1665 Yoruba 1171 Faeroese 1327 Laothian 1503 Singhalese 1684 Chinese 1174 French 1332 Lithuani...

Page 35: ...s W x H x D Weights G E N E R A L T U N E R F M T U N E R A M O U T P U T V I D E O A M P L I F I E R S P E A K E R Subwoofer speaker 3Ω 40Hz 250Hz 86dB W M 130W 260W 200 x 403 x 360 mm 6 1kg Front Rear Center 101 x 241 x 132 mm 347 x 101 x 129 mm 0 8kg 1 0kg Front Rear Center Front Center Rear speaker 3Ω x 5 130Hz 20KHz 125Hz 20KHz 84dB W M 134W 268W 140W 6 1Kg 430 x 85 x 415 mm 5 C 35 C 10 75 10...

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