Samsung HT-P38T/XAC, HT-P38TH/XAA manual Contents

Features

Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner

The HT-P38 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R/RW, and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated AM/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.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is a new form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing Dolby Pro Logic.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

DTS is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. It delivers full-frequency 5.1 channel sound.

TV Screen Saver Function

The HT-P38 automatically brightens and darkens your TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.

The HT-P38 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.

Power Saving Function

The HT-P38 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in the stop mode.

Customized TV Screen Display

The HT-P38 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD and set it as your background wallpaper.

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Contents

PREPARATION

Safety Warnings	1
Precautions	2
Safety Instructions	3
Features	5
Notes on Discs	7

CONNECTIONS

Description	9
Connecting the Speakers	13
Connecting the Video Out to TV	15
P.SCAN(Progressive Scan) Function	16
Connecting External Components	17
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas	18
Before Using Your Home Theater	19

OPERATION

Disc Playback	21
Selecting a Disc in the Disc changer	22
MP3-CD Playback	23
Displaying Disc Information	24
JPEG File Playback	25
DivX Playback	27
Playing Media Files using the USB HOST feature	29
Checking the Remaining Time	31
Fast/Slow Playback	32
Skipping Scenes/Songs	32
Repeat Playback	33
A-B Repeat Playback	34
Step Function	35
Angle Function	35
Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function	36
EZ VIEW Function	36
Bonus Group / Navigating Pages	37
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language	38
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song	39
Using Disc Menu	40
Using the Title Menu	40

SETUP

Setting the Language	41
Setting TV Screen type	43
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level)	45
Setting the Password	46
Setting the Wallpaper	47
DVD Audio Disc Playback Mode	49
Setting the Speaker Mode	50
Setting the Delay Time	51
Setting the Test Tone	53
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)	54
Setting the Audio	55
AV SYNC Setup	57
Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function	58
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode	59
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect	60

RADIO OPERATION

Listening to Radio	61
Presetting Stations	62

MISCELLANEOUS

Convenient Functions	63
Operating a TV with the Remote Control	65
Before Calling for Service	67
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs	69	6
Language Code List	70
Specifications	71
WARRANTY	72

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PREPARATION