Features

Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner

The HT-P1200 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, VCD, SACD, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated 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.

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.

SACD Play

You can listen to high quality multi-channel sound that exceeds regular

CD playback.

SDSM-EX (360 Degree Surround Sound)

SDSM-EX is a proprietary audio technology that provides 360-degree surround technology.

Logo Sound

When you turn on the power, a ‘sound logo’ will be heard.

TV Screen Saver Function

The HT-P1200 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.

The HT-P1200 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.

AV SYNC Function

Video may lag behind the audio if the unit is connected to a digital TV.

To compensate for this, you can adjust the audio delay time to sync up with the video.

HDMI

HDMI transmits DVD video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture.

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Contents

PREPARATION

Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................................................................

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Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................

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Features.................................................................................................................................................................................

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Notes on Discs.......................................................................................................................................................................

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Description .............................................................................................................................................................................

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CONNECTIONS

Installing the DVD player .......................................................................................................................................................

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Installing Speakers ................................................................................................................................................................

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Connecting the Speakers ......................................................................................................................................................

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Connecting the Video Out to TV............................................................................................................................................

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HDMI Function.......................................................................................................................................................................

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Connecting External Components .........................................................................................................................................

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Connecting the FM Antenna ..................................................................................................................................................

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OPERATION

Before Using Your Home Theater..........................................................................................................................................

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Disc Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................

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SACD (Super Audio CD) Playback........................................................................................................................................

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MP3-CD Playback .................................................................................................................................................................

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JPEG File Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................

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Checking the Remaining Time...............................................................................................................................................

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DivX Playback........................................................................................................................................................................

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Playing Media Files using the USB HOST feature ................................................................................................................

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Displaying Disc Information ...................................................................................................................................................

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Fast/Slow Playback ...............................................................................................................................................................

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Skipping Scenes/Songs.........................................................................................................................................................

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Repeat Playback....................................................................................................................................................................

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A-B Repeat Playback.............................................................................................................................................................

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Step Function.........................................................................................................................................................................

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Angle Function.......................................................................................................................................................................

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Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function ..........................................................................................................................................

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EZ VIEW Function .................................................................................................................................................................

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Bonus Group / Navigating Pages ..........................................................................................................................................

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Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language ........................................................................................................................................

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Moving Directly to a Scene/Song ..........................................................................................................................................

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Using Disc Menu....................................................................................................................................................................

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Using the Title Menu..............................................................................................................................................................

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SETUP

Setting the Language.............................................................................................................................................................

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Setting TV Screen type..........................................................................................................................................................

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Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) ...............................................................................................................................

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Setting the Password.............................................................................................................................................................

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Setting the Wallpaper ............................................................................................................................................................

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DVD Audio Disc Playback Mode ...........................................................................................................................................

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SACD Playback Mode ...........................................................................................................................................................

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Setting the Speaker Mode .....................................................................................................................................................

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Setting the Test Tone .............................................................................................................................................................

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Setting the Delay Time ..........................................................................................................................................................

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Setting the Audio Quality .......................................................................................................................................................

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Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) .................................................................................................................

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AV SYNC Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................

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Dolby Pro Logic II Mode ........................................................................................................................................................

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Dolby Pro Logic II Effect ........................................................................................................................................................

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Auto Sound Calibration Setup ...............................................................................................................................................

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Live Surround Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................

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RADIO OPERATION

Listening to Radio ..................................................................................................................................................................

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Presetting Stations.................................................................................................................................................................

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MISCELLANEOUS

Convenient Functions ............................................................................................................................................................

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Operating a TV with the Remote Control ..............................................................................................................................

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Before Calling for Service......................................................................................................................................................

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Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs...............................................................................................................................

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Language Code List...............................................................................................................................................................

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USB Host Feature Supported Products.................................................................................................................................

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Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................

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Memo .....................................................................................................................................................................................

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PREPARATION