Samsung SDSM-EX - Manuals

Features 3 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 asophisticated FM tuner, all in a single player. SDSM-EX (360 Degree Surround Sound) ...

4 PREP ARA TION Contents PREPARATION Safety Warnings..................................................................................................................................................................1Precautions ............................................................................

5 Notes on Discs 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 theserealistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall. Home Theaters and the discs are cod...

ENG 6 PREP ARA TION 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. • Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable. • Only CD-Rs that ...

Description —Front Panel— Function button Tuning Down & Skip ( ) button Display Power ( ) button Play/Pause ( ) button Stop ( ) button Volume control Open/Close ( ) button Tuning Up & Skip ( ) button Disc Tray PRO LOGIC II indicator DTS Disc indicatorDVD AUDIO indicator CHAPTER indicator TRA...

ENG 8 Accessories PREP ARA TION Remote Control Video Cable Anynet Cable Auto Sound Calibration Microphone Vertical Stand Screw Middle : 6EA Screw Large : 4EA FM Antenna DIN Audio Connection Cable User's Manual 1 2 3 4 56 8 7 9 1 FM Antenna Connector 2 USB Connector 3 HDMI Output Connector 4 COMPONEN...

9 Description —Remote Control— VOLUME button MUTE button MENU button TV, DVD POWER button TV indicator SLEEP button CANCEL button RETURN button MOVIE button Number(0~9) buttons MODE button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button OPEN/CLOSE button DVD RECEIVER indicator Cursor/Enter button ZOOM button LOGO COPY butt...

ENG 10 Insert Remote Batteries The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor. Range of Operation of the Remote Control Remove the batterycover on the backof the remote ...

11 Installing the DVD player 2 1 Combine the round boardand the stand with thescrews (4). Insert two screws in the topholes, but only screw them in1/2 way. 3 Align the stand with the twoscrews. 4 Fully tighten the screws tosecure the stand to the DVDplayer. 5 Insert the remaining fourscrews & ti...

ENG 12 CONNECTIONS Tidying Cables Up 1 Push the cables connected to theHDMI OUT, Component OUT, VideoOUT ports into the groove shownin figure 1 using the Wire Hanger. 2 Push the cables connected to theAudio IN, Anynet IN/OUT, OpticalDigital Audio IN and Audio OUT portsinto the groove shown in figure...

Installing Speakers 13 Front/Rear Speaker (4EA) Center Speaker Front/Rear Stand (4EA) Subwoofer Speaker Speaker Cable (5EA) Screw (8EA) Speaker Accessories Please confirm that all the following contents areincluded in the package. Speaker Packages 1p~48p(P1200)-SECA GB 6/22/05 6:51 PM Page 16

ENG 14 CONNECTIONS Assembling the Speakers 1 Set the front speaker on thefront stand. 2 Connect the front speakercable to the rear side of thefront stand. 3 Fix the speaker and thestand with the screws. • Connect the speaker cable to the connection port of either the front speaker or the front stand...

SR SL C L SW R Rear Speakers • Place these speakers behind your listening position. • If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face eachother. • Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear, facingslightly downward. * Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers...

17 Connecting the Main Unit and Sub Woofer Connect the DIN Audio Out of the main unit andthe DIN Audio In of the sub woofer with the DINaudio cable. Press the power button of the sub woofer to turn iton. 1 2 Rear of Main unit Rear of Subwoofer Connecting the Speakers (con’t) Subwoofer : With the bui...

ENG 18 CONNECTIONS Connecting the Video Out to TV Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV. - 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. Composite Video ....... (Good Quality) METHOD 1 - If your television i...

19 HDMI Function What is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)? This device transmits DVD video signal digitally without the process of converting toanalog. You can get sharper digital pictures by connecting the video to your TV usingan HDMI connection cable. HDMI Audio ON/OFF function • The a...

ENG 20 CONNECTIONS • Since this product has an embedded Video Upscaler function with Faroudja DCDi technology, it canenhance a 576i(480i) DVD resolution output to 480p/720p/1080i. • You do not have to make separate adjustments, since the Home Theater and TV will be automaticallyadjust themselves to ...

Connecting External Components 21 Example: Digital signal components such as a Set-top Box or CD Recorder. Connecting an External Digital Component Optical Cable (not supplied) Press AUX on the remote control to select ‘D.IN 1 or D.IN 2’. • Each time the button is pressed, the selection changes as f...

ENG 22 CONNECTIONS • To listen to the audio from the TV in 5.1 channel through the main unit, press the Dolby ProLogic II or the SUPER 5.1 button. • You can connect Video Output jack on the VCR to the TV, and connect Audio Output jack onthe VCR to this product. Example: Analog signal components such...

23 Use this to connect Anynet- enabled AV devices. 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. Connect the Anynet input terminal on the back...

ENG 24 CONNECTIONS 12 Connecting the FM Antenna FM antenna connection Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception isgood, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface. 1p~48p(P1200)-SECA GB 6/22/05 ...

Before Using Your Home Theater Your Home Theater is capable of playing DVD, CD, MP3, DivX and JPEG discs.Depending on the disc youare using, these instructions may vary slightly. Read the instructions carefully before using. 25 1 Plug the main unit's powercord into the AC powersupply. 4 Press TV/VID...

ENG 26 2 3 Press MODE button until the TV indicator lights. TV DVD RECEIVER TV DVD RECEIVER Press the POWER button to turn on the TV. 5 6 Press the MODE button until the DVD RECEIVERindicator lights. Press FUNCTION button on the main unit or DVD on theremote to select DVD/CDmode. CONNECTIONS • Butto...

2 1 Press OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 3 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. Insert the disc so that the printed sidefaces out. Disc Playback • Depen...

ENG 28 OPERA TION • In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( )" are applicableto DVD-VIDEO, DVD-AUDIO, and DVD-R/RW discs.Where a particular DVD type is mentioned, it is indicated separately. • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. DVD Note...

SACD (Super Audio CD) Playback You can listen to high quality multi-channel sound that exceeds regular CD playback. 29 • SACD menu appears and theplay begins. 2 When the play isstopped, select atrack using thebutton and pressthe ENTER button. 1 Open the disktray by using the OPEN/ CLOSE button and t...

ENG 30 OPERA TION MP3-CD Playback Data CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) encoded in MP3 format can be played. • Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CD/WMA files may not play. • Table of contents of a MP3-CD/WMA varies depending on the MP3-CD/WMAtrack format recorded on the disc. Note 2 In Stop mode, u...

JPEG Disc Playback Images captured with a digital camera or camcorder, or JPEG files on a PC can be stored on a CD and thenplayed back with this unit. 31 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc windows, and then load the JPEG disc. • Playback will start automatically and each image will show fo...

ENG 32 OPERA TION Checking the Remaining Time Each time the REMAIN button is pressed Press the REMAIN button. • For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter beingplayed. CHAPTER REMAIN TITLE REMAIN CHAPTER ELAPSED TITLE ELAPSED DVD- VIDEO TRACK REMAIN GROUP REMAIN TRACK ELAPSED GR...

DivX Playback 33 Fast playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • Goes to the next file whenever you press button, if there are over 2 files in the disk. • Goes to the previous file whenever you press button, if there areover 2 files in the disk. To play back the disc at a faster...

ENG 34 OPERA TION • " " is displayed when there is one supported language in the disc. Note 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 b...

2 Press the FUNCTION button on the mainunit or the AUX button on the remote controlto select the USBmode. • “ USB ” appears on the display screen and then disappear. • USB SORTING screen appears on theTV screen and the saved file is played. 1 Connect the USBdevice to the USBport on the rear ofthe un...

ENG 36 Fast playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the button. • When there is more than one file, when you press the button, the next file is selected. • When there is more than one file, when you press the button, the previous file is selected. To play back the disc at a faster speed, p...

37 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: DVD Display disappears Display disappears Display disappears VCD CD MP3 DivX JPEG • Depending on the disc, the disc informatio...

ENG 38 OPERA TION Fast Playback Press and hold . • Each time the button is held down during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: Slow Playback DVD VCD DivX • Reverse slow playback...

Skipping Scenes/Songs 39 • During fast playback of a SACD, CD or MP3-CD, sound is heard only at 2x speed, and not at 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds. • No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion playback. Note DVD VCD SACD MP3 DVD VCD MP3 Briefly press . • Each time the button is pressed briefly ...

ENG 40 OPERA TION Repeat Playback Repeat playback allows you to repeatedly play a chapter, title, track (song), or directory (MP3 file). Press REPEAT button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the repeat playback mode changes as follows: CHAPTER Repeatedly plays the selected chapter....

ENG 42 OPERA TION Angle Function This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. DVD 2 Press Cursor buttonto move to ANGLE ( ) display. 1 Press INFO button. 1/3 • Each time the button is pressed, the angle changes as follows: 3 Press Cursor , or numeric buttons to select thedesi...

Zoom Function This function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function DVD VCD Aspect Ratio DVD 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to move to the area youwant to enlarge. 1 Press ZOOM button. • Each time the button is pressed, thezoom level changes as fo...

ENG 44 OPERA TION Bonus Group / Navigating Pages Some DVD-Audio discs have an extra ‘bonus’ group that requires a 4-digit keynumber to access. See the disc packaging for details and the-key number. Bonus Group When you play a DVD-Audio disc that has abonus group, the key number input screenappears a...

45 Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language • Depending on the number of languages on aDVD disc, a different audio language(ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH, etc.) isselected each time the button is pressed. 2 Press Cursor ,buttons or numericbuttons to select thedesired audio language. 1 Press INFO button twice. S...

ENG 46 Moving Directly to a Scene/Song • The selected file will be played. • An MP3 or JPEG disc cannot be movedin the disc information screen. • When playing an MP3 or JPEG disc, youcannot use , to move to a folder.To move a folder, press (Stop) andthen press , . DVD VCD SACD CD MP3 JPEG 2 Press Cu...

47 Using Disc Menu You can use the menus for the audio language, subtitle language, profile, etc.DVD menu contents differ from disc to disc. DVD 2 • When the disc has no menu, the" This menu is not supported " message appears on the screen. • When playing a VCD (version2.), this toggles betw...

ENG 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. 2 Press Cursor ,button to move to‘Title Menu’. DVD 1 In Stop mode,press MENU button. 3 Press ENTER button. • The title menu appears. 48...

49 Setting the Language OSD (On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. 2 1 In Stop mode,press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘ Setup ’ and then press ENTER button. • To select another language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See page 82 for lang...

ENG 50 SETUP * If the language you selected isnot recorded on the disc, menulanguage will not change evenif you set it to your desiredlanguage. Selecting the OSD Language Selecting the Audio Language (recorded on the disc) 4 • Once the setup is complete, if the language wasset to English, OSD will b...

2 1 4 3 In Stop mode,press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, you willbe taken to the previous screen. Press Cursorbutton to move to ‘TVDISPLAY’ and thenpress ENTER button. Press Cursor ,button to select thedesired item and the...

ENG The horizontal to vertical screen size ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while that of widescreen and highdefinition TVs is 16:9. This ratio is called the aspect ratio. When playing DVDs recorded in differentscreen sizes, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. • For a stan...

ENG 54 SETUP 4 • Enter the old password, a newpassword, and confirm new password. • The setting is complete. 3 5 Press Cursor button tomove to ‘PASSWORD’and then press ENTER button. Press ENTER button. Enter the passwordand then press ENTER button. 2 1 Press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move t...

55 Setting the Wallpaper While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpaper. DVD VCD JPEG Select this to set theSamsung Logo image asyour wallpaper. Select this to set the desiredimage as your wallpaper. • “ COPY LOGO DATA ” will be displayed on the TV scree...

ENG 56 SETUP 2 1 3 In Stop mode,press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘LOGO’ and thenpress ENTER button. To select one of the 3 wallpaper settings you've made 5 4 Press MENU button to exit thesetup screen. Press to selectthe ...

57 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. 2 1 Press the MENU button while thedisc tray is open. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenpress ENTER button. 4 3 Press ...

ENG 58 SETUP SACD Playback Mode If the SACD is created in HYBRID disc format, you can play the disc in CDDA MODE as well. • Powering off the main unit will automatically switch to the SACD mode. Note 2 1 Press the MENU button while thedisc tray is open. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Setup’ and thenp...

2 1 4 3 Setting the Speaker Mode Signal outputs and frequency responses from the speakers will automatically be adjustedaccording to your speaker configuration and whether certain speakers are used or not. In Stop mode,press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Audio’ and thenpress ENTER butto...

ENG Setting the Test Tone Use the Test Tone feature to check the speaker connections. L: Front Speaker (L) C: Center Speaker SW: Subwoofer R: Front Speaker (R) SL: Rear Speaker (L) SR: Rear Speaker (R) Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. 6...

Setting the Delay Time If the speakers cannot be placed at equal distances from the listening position, you can adjust thedelay time of the audio signals from the center and rear speakers. 61 Setting up the Speaker Delay Time When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound ifthe di...

63 Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. 2 1 4 3 In Stop mode,press MENU button. Press Cursor button to move to‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor buttonto move to ‘SOUNDEDIT’ and then press ENTER button. Method 1 When adjusting the audio qual...

ENG • The adjustments will appear on the main unit's display, not on your TV screen. Adjusting Front/Rear Speaker Balance • You can select between 00 and –06 and OFF. • The volume decreases as you move closer to –6. Adjusting Center/Rear/Subwoofer Speaker Level • The volume level can be adjusted in ...

65 Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies atlow volume at night. 1 2 In Stop mode,press MENU button. Press Cursorbutton to move to‘Audio’ and thenpress ENTER button. • When the Cursor button is pressed, theeffect is gre...

ENG 66 Press RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press MENU button to exit the setup screen. SETUP AV SYNC Setup • 'Audio' menu appears. 2 1 • Setup menu appears. • AV-SYNC screen appears. 3 Press Cursor , buttonsto move to ‘Audio’ and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , buttonsto mov...

67 Dolby Pro Logic II Mode You can select the desired Dolby Pro Logic II audio mode. Press PL II MODE button. PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening to music, you can experience sound effects as if you are listening to the actual performance. • CINEMA: Adds realism to the movie soundtrack. • PRO LOGIC...

ENG 68 Dolby Pro Logic II Effect This function works only in Dolby Pro Logic MUSIC mode. SETUP CMX MPEG-2 AAC MPEG TA TUNED 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 fromthe center speaker. • You can select between 0...

69 Auto Sound Calibration Setup Auto Sound Calibration By setting the auto sound calibration function just once when you relocate or install the unit, you can havethe unit automatically recognize the distance between speakers, levels between channels, and frequencycharacteristics to create a 5.1-cha...

ENG 70 To listen in the auto sound calibration mode, briefly press ASC button. • The selection alternates between ASC ON and ASC OFF in the display. • If you select " ASC ON ", you will hear sound in the auto sound calibration mode. If you select " ASC OFF ", you will hear sound in t...

71 Live Surround Mode You can reproduce a 2-channel sound source, suchas CD, and radio broadcast, in 5.1-channelsurround sound. SUPER 5.1 • Each time the button is pressed, theselection alternates between SUPER 5.1 and SUPER OFF . • Select " SUPER 5.1 " to play 2-channel sound in 5.1 channel...

ENG 72 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 soundusing conventional stereo headphones. • You can purchase headphones from most Electronics stores. 1 2 • Each time the button...

73 Listening to Radio 2 1 Tune in to thedesired station. Press TUNER button. Automatic Tuning 2 Manual Tuning 2 1 Select a broadcaststation. Press the STOP ( ) button to select PRESET and then pressbutton to select the preset station. Automatic Tuning 1 Press the Function button to select thedesired...

ENG 74 Presetting Stations To tune in to a preset station, press on the remote control to select a channel. • Refer to Step 2 on page 75 toautomatically or manually tune into a station. 2 1 • “PRGM” flashes in thedisplay. Tune in to a station. 3 Example: Presetting FM 89.1 in the memory Press TUNING...

75 Convenient Functions • The remaining time before the DVD player will shut itself off is displayed. • Pressing the button again changes the sleep time from what you have setearlier. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. • "SLEEP" will be displayed. Each time the button is...

ENG 76 MISCELLANEOUS Adjusting Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the display on the main unit so itwon't interfere with your movie viewing. Press DIMMER button. • ‘ MUTE ’ flashes in the display. • To switch the sound back on (at the same volume asbefore), press MUTE again or the V...

77 Operating a TV with the Remote Control • The remote control may not work on some brands of TVs. Also some operations may not bepossible depending on your brand of TV. • If you do not set the remote control with the code for your brand of TV, the remote control willwork on a Samsung TV by default....

ENG 78 MISCELLANEOUS 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 B...

79 Before Calling for Service Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is notlisted below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cord, and contactthe nearest authorized dealer or Samsung Electr...

ENG 80 • Is the TV power on? • Are the video cables connected properly? • Is the disc dirty or damaged? • A poorly manufactured disc may not be playable. • Disc is rotating but no picture is produced. • Picture quality is poor and picture is shaking. • Is the remote control being operated within its...

81 Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Holdthe disc by the edges so that fingerprints will notget on the surface.Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. Do not keep indirect sunlight Keep in a coolventilated area Keep in a cleanProtection jacket.Store vertically. When you get fingerprints or...

ENG 82 MISCELLANEOUS Language Code List Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1181 Frisian 1334 Latvian, Lettish 1506 Slovenian 1028 Abkhazian 1183 Irish 1345 Malagasy 1507 Samoan 1032 Afrikaans 1186 Scots Gaelic 1347 Maori 1508 Shona 1039 Amharic 1194 Galician 1349 Maced...

USB Host Feature Supported Products 83 PowerShot A70 Canon Digital Camera A90 Canon Digital Camera IXY40 Canon Digital Camera IXY50 Canon Digital Camera A90 Canon Digital Camera A95 Canon Digital Camera G6 Canon Digital Camera S60 Canon Digital Camera Exilom Z-40 Casio Digital Camera QV-R51 Casio Di...

ENG s 84 MISCELLANEOUS Cruzer Micro SanDisk USB2.0 USB Flash Drive 128M Cruzer Mini SanDisk USB2.0 128M Cruzer Mini SanDisk USB2.0 256M SONY Micro Vault SONY USB2.0 64MB FLEX DRIVE serotech USB2.0 32MB AnyDrive A.L tech USB2.0 128MB XTICK LG USB2.0 128M Micro Mini IOMEGA USB2.0 128M iFlash Imation U...

Specifications Subwoofer speaker 3 Ω 20Hz~200Hz 86dB/W/M 150W 300W 10.6 x 19.6 x 14.9 inches 28.6Ibs 4.1 x 51.5 x 2.9 inches 21.6 x 4.3 x 3.0 inches 13.6Ibs 4.4Ibs Front/Center/Rear speaker 3 Ω x 5 110Hz~20kHz 84dB/W/M 130W 260W Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature R...

ENG 86 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 thespecified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship ...