Safety Warnings CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Precautions Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your play- er horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered.
The HT-P1200 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode. Samsung AV Device Operation using Anynet You can conveniently operate Samsung DVD and AV devices with your Samsung TV remote with Anynet. AV SYNC Function Video may lag behind the audio if the unit is connected to a digital TV.
Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings...1 Precautions ...2 Features...3 Notes on Discs...5 Description ...7 CONNECTIONS Installing DVD player ...11 Installing Speakers ...13 Connecting the Speakers ...15 Connecting the Video Out to TV...18 HDMI Function...19 Connecting External Components ...21 How to Connect to Anynet ...23 Connecting the FM Antenna ...24 Before Using Your Home Theater...25 OPERATION...
Notes on Discs DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) 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 are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
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Disc Recording Format CD-R Discs • Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of the disc. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R. Other CD-R media, may not be playable. •...
Description —Remote Control— TV indicator TV, DVD POWER button MODE button SLEEP button Number(0~9) buttons REMAIN button MUTE button VOLUME button MENU button SUB TITLE button RETURN button MOVIE button MUSIC button EZ VIEW button STEP button HDMI AUDIO SELECT button PL II MODE button REPEAT button SD/HD button...
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Insert Remote Batteries Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking batteries: Caution • Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–). •...
Installing the DVD player Combine the round board and the stand with the screws (4). Insert two screws in the top holes, but only screw them in 1/2 way. Align the stand with the two screws. Fully tighten the screws to secure the stand to the DVD player.
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Tidying Cables Up Push the cables connected to the HDMI OUT, Component OUT, Video OUT ports into the groove shown in figure 1 using the Wire Hanger. Push the cables connected to the Audio IN, Anynet IN/OUT, Optical Digital Audio IN and Audio OUT ports into the groove shown in figure 2.
Installing Speakers Please confirm that all the following contents are Speaker Packages included in the package. Front/Rear Stand (4EA) Front/Rear Speaker (4EA) Speaker Accessories Center Speaker Speaker Cable (5EA) Screw (8EA) Subwoofer Speaker...
Assembling the Speakers Set the front speaker on the front stand. Connect the front speaker cable to the rear side of the front stand. Fix the speaker and the stand with the screws. 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.
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 • Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Front Speakers •...
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Rear of Main unit Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (R) Connecting the Speakers Press down the terminal Insert the black wire into the tab on the back of the black terminal (–) and the gray speaker. wire into the gray (+) terminal, and then release the tab.
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Connecting the Speakers Connecting the Main Unit and Sub Woofer Connect the DIN Audio Out of the main unit and the DIN Audio In of the sub woofer with the DIN audio cable. Press the power button of the sub woofer to turn it Sub Woofer Functions Subwoofer: With the built-in, dedicated 150W amplifier, the subwoofer generates rich bass sounds.
Connecting the Video Out to TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. METHOD 1 Composite Video - Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the system to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV. METHOD 2 Component - If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a component video cable...
HDMI Function What is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)? This device transmits DVD video signal digitally without the process of converting to analog. You can get sharper digital pictures by connecting the video to your TV using an HDMI connection cable. HDMI Audio ON/OFF function •...
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Resolution Selection • This function allows the user to select screen resolution for HDMI output. In Stop mode, press and hold the SD/HD (Standard Definition/High Definition)button on the remote control. • SD(Standard Definition) means resolution of 480p and HD(High Definition) means resolution of 720p/1080i.
Connecting External Components Connecting an External Digital Component Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-top Box or CD Recorder. Connect the Digital In 1 or 2 (OPTICAL) on the main unit to the Digital Output on the external digital component. Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘D.IN 1 or D.IN 2’.
Connecting an External Analog Component Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR or TV. Connect Audio In on the Home Theater to Audio Out on the external analog component. • Be sure to match connector colors. Press AUX on the remote control to select AUX. •...
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.
Connecting the FM Antenna FM antenna connection Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
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 Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply.
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Note and Numeric (0-9) buttons. • By default, the remote control is set to work with Samsung TVs. See page 77 for more information remote control operation with other manufacturer's TVs. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
Disc Playback Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Insert the disc so that the printed side faces out. Press OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc window. • The disc plays automatically when the disc window is closed. • The disc menu may appear differently depending on the disc.
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 TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 Titles and chapters (DVD-VIDEO)
SACD (Super Audio CD) Playback You can listen to high quality multi-channel sound that exceeds regular CD playback. Open the disk tray by using the OPEN/ CLOSE button and then insert SACD. • SACD menu appears and the play begins. Disc Spec Item Number of Channels and...
MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. • The MP3 menu screen will appear and playback will start. • The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3 disc. • WMA-DRM files cannot be played. •...
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.
Checking the Remaining Time Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played. Each time the REMAIN button is pressed TITLE ELAPSED TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED CHAPTER REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED TRACK REMAIN TOTAL ELAPSED TOTAL REMAIN...
DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the • Goes to the next file whenever you press 2 files in the disk. • Goes to the previous file whenever you press over 2 files in the disk. Fast playback To play back the disc at a faster speed, press and hold •...
Subtitle Display Press the SUBTITLE button. • Each time you press the button, your selection will toggle between “SUBTITLE ON” (1/1, 1/2 ...) and “SUBTITLE OFF”. • If the disc has only one subtitle file, it will be played automatically. Audio Display Press the AUDIO button.
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.
Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the • When there is more than one file, when you press the • When there is more than one file, when you press the Fast playback To play back the disc at a faster speed, press and hold during playback.
Displaying Disc Information You can view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: Display disappears Note • Depending on the disc, the disc information display may appear different. •...
Fast/Slow Playback Fast Playback Press and hold • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: SACD DivX •...
Skipping Scenes/Songs SACD 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 •...
Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). SACD Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: DVD- VIDEO JPEG To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen Press INFO button twice.
A-B Repeat Playback You can repeatedly play back a designated section of a DVD. Press INFO button twice. • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. Press Cursor buttons to select ‘A-’ and then press ENTER button at the beginning of the desired segment.
Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. Press INFO button. Press Cursor desired angle. • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: • Note The Angle function works only with discs on which multiple angles have been recorded.
Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function Press ZOOM button. SELECT ZOOM POSITION Note • When a DivX disc is being played, only the 2:1 zoom-in is available. Aspect Ratio Press EZ VIEW button.
Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Bonus Group Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit key number to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number. When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has a bonus group, the key number input screen appears automatically.
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language Audio Language Selection Function Press INFO button twice. Subtitle Language Selection Function Press INFO button twice. Press Cursor button or numeric buttons to select the desired subtitle. EN 1/3 EN 01/ 03 SP 02/ 03 FR 03/ 03 OFF / 03 Press Cursor buttons or numeric...
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song SACD Press INFO button. 01/05 001/040 0:00:37 Moving to a Chapter Press Cursor buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired chapter and then press ENTER button. 01/05 025/040 0:00:01 JPEG Press the numeric buttons. •...
Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc. DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. In Stop mode, press MENU button. • When playing a VCD (version 2.), this toggles between PBC ON and OFF.
Using the Title Menu For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. Depending on the disc, the availability of this feature may vary. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Note • Title menu display may be different depending on the disc. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
Setting the Language OSD (On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. Note • To select another language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See page 82 for language codes) AUDIO, SUB TITLE and DISC MENU language can be selected. In Stop mode, press MENU button.
Select ‘Language’ and then press ENTER button Selecting the Selecting the OSD Language Audio Language (recorded on the disc) Press Cursor button to select ‘OSD Language’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen.
Setting TV Screen type Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen or conventional 4:3), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘TV DISPLAY’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
Adjusting the TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and high 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. Press Cursor button to move to ‘PARENTAL’ and then press ENTER button. • Note This function works only if a DVD disc contains the rating level information. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level.
Setting the Password You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. Press Cursor button to move to ‘PASSWORD’ and then press ENTER button. • Note The password is set to "7890" by default. If you have forgotten the rating level password, do the following: •...
The selected wallpaper will be displayed. • You can select up to 3 wallpaper settings. Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. Press LOGO button. • “COPY LOGO DATA” will be displayed on the TV screen.
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To select one of the 3 wallpaper settings you've made In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press to select the desired ‘USER’, and then press ENTER. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Press Cursor button to move to ‘Setup’...
DVD Playback Mode Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video as well as DVD-Audio. To play back the DVD-Video portion of the DVD-Audio disc, set the unit to DVD-Video mode. DivX (R) registration Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DVD TYPE’...
SACD Playback Mode If the SACD is created in HYBRID disc format, you can play the disc in CDDA MODE as well. Press the MENU button while the disc tray is open. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SACD TYPE’ and then press ENTER button.
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. In Stop mode, press MENU button. In the Speaker Setup, press the ENTER button again.
Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. Alternate method: press the TEST TONE button on the remote. Press TEST TONE button.
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 distance between you and each speaker is the same.
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Press Cursor button to move to ‘DELAY TIME’ and then press ENTER button. Setting CENTER SPEAKER • If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen Method 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘SOUND EDIT’ and then press ENTER button.
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When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Method 2 Adjusting Front Speaker Balance Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor Adjusting Rear Speaker Level Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor • The adjustments will appear on the main unit's display, not on your TV screen. Note Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance •...
Setting the DRC You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. In Stop mode, press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to ‘DRC’ and then press ENTER button. Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. 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 the MENU button. • Setup menu appears. Press Cursor buttons to move to ‘AV-SYNC’...
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. • Each time the button is pressed, the mode changes as follows. PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance.
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. Press PL II MODE button to select ‘MUSIC’ mode. MPEG-2 AAC MPEG Press PL II EFFECT button to select C-Width, then press Cursor buttons to select the desired effect setting.
Auto Sound Calibration Setup * This function is available only for DVD/CD playback. Auto Sound Calibration By setting the auto sound calibration function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can have the unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequency characteristics to create a 5.1-channel sound field optimized for the listener's environment.
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To cancel the auto sound calibration setup, press ASC button. • The tone output stops, "CANCEL ASC" appears in the display followed by "REMOVE MIC", and the setup is cancelled. To listen in the auto sound calibration mode, briefly press ASC button. •...
Live Surround Mode SUPER 5.1 You can reproduce a 2-channel sound source, such as CD, and radio broadcast, in 5.1-channel surround sound. Press SUPER5.1 button. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection alternates between SUPER 5.1 and SUPER OFF. •...
Virtual Headphone Function Use headphones (not supplied) for private listening pleasure. You can enjoy dynamic sound effects similar to that of 5.1 channel surround sound using conventional stereo headphones. Plug the headphones into the headphone jack. • You can purchase headphones from most Electronics stores.
Listening to Radio Remote Control Unit Press TUNER button. Main Unit Press the Function button to select the desired band (FM). Press MO/ST button to listen in Mono/Stereo. Tune in to the desired station. When is pressed, a Automatic Tuning 1 preset broadcast station is selected.
Presetting Stations You can store up to: Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press the TUNER button and select the FM band. Press to select preset number. • You can select between 1 and To tune in to a preset station, press remote control to select a channel.
Convenient Functions Sleep Timer Function You can set the time that the DVD player will shut itself off. Press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is pressed the preset time changes as follows: 10 OFF. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button.
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. • Each time the button is press, the brightness changes as follows: DARK BRIGHT. Mute Function This is useful when answering the door or a telephone call.
• 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. When operating a TV with the remote control Press the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control flash.
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. Symptom Disc tray does not open.
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Symptom • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. The remote control does not work. Audio language and subtitles do not work. Menu screen does not appear even when the menu function is selected. Aspect ratio cannot be changed.
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 Disc Storage Do not keep in direct sunlight •...
Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 49). Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1181 1028 Abkhazian 1183 1032 Afrikaans 1186 1039 Amharic 1194 1044 Arabic 1196 1045 Assamese 1203...
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Specifications Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion Composite Video Component Video HDMI Front speaker output Center speaker output Rear speaker output Subwoofer speaker output Frequency range S/N Ratio Channel separation Input sensitivity...
Samsung Limited Warranty Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. (SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SECA will repair or replace the product at its option.
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