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- Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
DIGITAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM HT-P30 Instruction Manual COMPACT COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL VIDEO - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a this unit. This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
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-P30 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
Components ...15 Connecting the FM and AM Antennas...16 Before Using Your DVD Player...17 OPERATION Disc Playback ...19 MP3-CD Playback ...20 JPEG File Operating a TV with the Remote Control ...59 Before Calling for Service...61 Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs...63 Language Code List...64 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
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. 1 ~6 DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
PREPARATION GB 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 disc. Do not use CD-R disk over 700MB/80 minute as much as possible since it may not be played - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
TITLE indicator REPEAT indicator PBC indicator GROUP indicator TUNER indicator CHAPTER indicator TRACK indicator PROGRAM indicator STEREO indicator DSP indicator MPEG indicator DVD AUDIO indicator PRO LOGIC indicator 7 System Status Display RADIO FREQUENCY indicator SPEAKER indicator - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
FM Antenna Connector Component Input Connector S-Video Output Connector If the TV is equipped with an S-Video input connector (S-VIDEO IN), connect it to the player's S-Video output jack. Accessories Remote Control Video Cable FM Antenna User - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
button RETURN button STEP button ZOOM button LOGO COPY button REPEAT button MO/ST, SLOW button DIGEST button 9 DVD RECEIVER indicator OPEN/CLOSE button TV/VIDEO, DIMMER button DVD button TUNER button AUX button CANCEL button Play/Pause button Stop button Tuning Preset/CD Skip button PL II - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
GB PREPARATION Insert Remote Batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote by pressing down and sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and -). 3 Replace the battery cover. Caution Follow - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. C L SW R LS RS Position of the DVD Player • Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand. Front Speakers L R • Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
into the gray (+) terminal, and then release the tab. Black Gray Back of the Main Unit 3 Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the DVD player. • Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of the connecting plugs. 12 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
Depending on your TV, Component Video input connectors may be marked as DVD Video input connectors. METHOD 1 Composite Video Good Quality Connect the supplied from the Pr, Pb and Y jacks on the back panel of the system to the corresponding jacks on your television. Note • When the Progressive scan - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
is desirable for dealing with moving objects. Note • 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 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
Optical Cable (not included) 1 Connect the Digital Input (OPTICAL) to the Digital Output on the external digital component. 2 Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component. • Be sure to match connector colors. 3 Press AUX on the remote control to select 'DIGITAL - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
Connecting the FM and AM Antennas GB If AM reception is poor, connect an outdoor AM antenna(not supplied). CONNECTIONS FM Antenna (supplied) AM Loop Antenna (supplied) Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna. FM antenna connection 1. Connect the FM - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
Before Using Your DVD Player Your DVD player 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. 1 Plug the main unit's power cord into the AC power supply. 2 Press MODE button - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
are called "track numbers". TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 Note • In this manual, the instructions marked with "DVD ( DVD )" are applicable to 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 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
. Note • Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different. 3 Press OPEN/ CLOSE button to close the disc tray. DVD VCD CD • Playback starts automatically. To stop playback, press STOP during playback. • If pressed once, "PRESS PLAY" is displayed and the stop position - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
, some MP3-CDs may not play. • Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc. • MP3 file support: MPEG1 LAYER3 (BITRATE : 128KBPS~320KBPS , SAMPLING FREQ.: 32K/44.1K/48KHz) 20 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
JPEG 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 DVD player. Slide Mode 1 Place the JPEG disc on the disc tray. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. 3 Press SLIDE MODE button. • Playback starts automatically. • Each time - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
GB Digest Function You can view 9 JPEG images on the TV screen. 1 Press DIGEST button during playback. • JPEG files will be shown in 9 windows. 2 Press Cursor , , , buttons to select the desired image and then press ENTER button. • The selected image is played for 5 seconds before moving to the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
DivX Playback Skip Forward/Back During playback, press the • Go to the next file whenever you press 2 files in the disk. • Go to the previous file whenever you press 2 files in the disk. button. button, if there are over button, if there are over Fast playback To play back the disc at a faster - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
the DivX disk, you can play the file with extension of AVI only. • Among the available DivX audio formats, DTS Audio is not supported. • WMV V8 is not supported for WMV files. • When burning a subtitle file to a CD-ROM with your PC, be sure to burn it as an SMI file. • "DivX - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
view disc playback information on the TV screen. Press INFO button. • Each time the button is pressed, the display changes as follows: DVD VCD CD MP3 DivX JPEG DVD RECEIVER SMART NAVI Something like you Back for good Love of my life More than words The information display disappears from the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
speed changes as follows: Slow Playback Press SLOW button. • Each time the button is pressed during playback, the playback speed changes as follows: DVD VCD DivX OPERATION Note • Reverse slow playback does not work with VCD and DivX. Skipping Scenes/Songs Briefly press . • Each time the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
you should set the PBC to OFF in the disc menu. (See page 34.) 27 To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc Information Screen 1 DVD Press INFO button twice. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. 3 Press Cursor button to select the desired Repeat Playback mode. VCD CD - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
A-B Repeat Playback GB You can repetitively play back a designated section of a DVD. DVD VCD CD 1 Press INFO button twice. • For a VCD or CD, press INFO button once. 2 Press Cursor button to move to REPEAT PLAYBACK ( ) display. OPERATION Press - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
Step Function DVD VCD Press STEP button. • The picture moves forward one 4x, 8x, and 32x speeds. • No sound is heard during slow playback and step motion playback. Angle Function DVD This function allows you to view the same scene in different angles. 1Press INFO button. 2 Press Cursor button - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
function allows you to enlarge a particular area of the displayed image. DVD VCD 1 Press ZOOM button. SELECT ZOOM POSITION 2 Press Cursor , button is pressed, the zoom level changes as follows: OPERATION EZ VIEW Function DVD Press EZ VIEW button. • Each time the button is pressed, the zoom function - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
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 If you eject the disc, switch the power off, or unplug the player, you will need to re-enter the key number. Navigating Pages DVDAUDIO - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
Press INFO button twice. 2 Press Cursor , buttons or numeric buttons to select the desired audio language. • 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. SP 2/3 FR 3/3 Note • You can use - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song DVD VCD CD 1Press INFO button. Moving to a Title/Track Press Cursor , buttons 2 or numeric buttons to select the desired title/track and then press ENTER - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
• When you select the disc menu that is not supported by the disc, the "This menu is not supported" message appears on the screen. Press Cursor , 3 in the same way as with a music CD. Using the Title Menu DVD For DVDs containing multiple titles, you can view the title of each movie. Depending on - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
Setting the Language OSD (On-Screen Display) language is set to English by default. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Setup' and then press ENTER button. Note • To select other language, select OTHER and enter the language code of your country. (See 64 page for - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
GB 3 Select 'Language' and then press ENTER button Press Cursor , 4 button to select 'OSD Language' and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , 5 button to select the desired language and then press ENTER button. • Once the setup is complete, if the language was set to English, OSD will be - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
Setting TV Screen type Depending on your TV type (Wide Screen TV or conventional 4:3 TV), you can select the TV's aspect ratio. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Setup' and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to 'TV DISPLAY' and then press - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
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 size, you should adjust the aspect ratio to fit your TV or monitor. ✱ For a standard TV, select either "4:3LB" or - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
ENTER button. Press Cursor , button 4 to select the desired rating level and then press ENTER button. • If you have selected Level 6, you cannot view DVDs with Level 7 or higher. • The higher the level, the closer the content is to violent or adult material. 5 Enter the password and then press - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
Setting the Password GB You can set the password for the Parental (rating level) setting. 1 Press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Setup' and then press ENTER button. SETUP Press Cursor button to 3 move to 'PASSWORD' and then press ENTER button. 4 Press ENTER button. 5 Enter - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
Setting the Wallpaper JPEG DVD VCD While watching a DVD, VCD or JPEG CD, you can set the image you like as background wallpapers by repeating operation from Step1 to Step 3. 41 Select this to set the Samsung Logo image as your wallpaper. Select this to set the desired image as your wallpaper. - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
GB To Change the Wallpaper 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Setup' and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to 'LOGO' and then press ENTER button. 4 Press to select the desired 'USER', and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU button to exit the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
~ 4 again if you want to switch to DVD AUDIO Play mode. 43 When Selecting DVD Play Mode: • DVD VIDEO : set to play the DVD video contents contained in DVD audio disc. • DVD AUDIO : set to play the default DVD audio. Note • DVD Play mode is set to DVD Audio as factory default setting. Press RETURN - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
Setting the Speaker Mode GB 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. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Audio' and then press - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
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. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Audio' and then press ENTER button. 45 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
GB 3 Press Cursor button to move to 'DELAY TIME' and then press ENTER button. Press Cursor , , 4 , buttons to move to the desired speaker and then press ENTER button. 5 Press Cursor , to set the Delay time. • You can set the delay time for C between 00 and 05mSEC and for LS and RS between 00 and - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
SW: Subwoofer R: Front Speaker (R) LS: Rear Speaker (L) RS: Rear Speaker (R) 47 Press TEST TONE button. • Test tone will be produced as follows: When playing a DVD or CD, this will work only in Stop mode. • Use this function to check that each speaker is correctly connected and that there is no - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) GB You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night. 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Audio' and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to 'DRC' and - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
Setting the Audio Quality You can adjust the balance and level for each speaker. Method 1 When adjusting the audio quality using the setup screen 1 In Stop mode, press MENU button. 2 Press Cursor button to move to 'Audio' and then press ENTER button. 3 Press Cursor button to move to 'SOUND EDIT' - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
GB Method 2 When manually adjusting with the SOUND EDIT button Adjusting Front Speaker Balance 1 Press SOUND EDIT button and then press Cursor , . Adjusting Rear Speaker Balance 2 Press SOUND EDIT - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
AV SYNC Setup Video may look slower than the audio if it is connected with digital TV. In this case, adjust the delay time of audio to optimal status to fit the video. 1 Press the MENU button. • Setup menu appears. 2 Press Cursor , buttons to move to 'Audio' and then press ENTER button. • 'Audio' - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
feature works with CDs, MP3-CDs and 2 channel DVD-Audio and Dolby Digital discs. • When playing a DVD disc encoded with two or more channels, multi-channel hall. MOVIE: Provides the feeling of a movie theater. CHURCH: Gives the feel of being in a grand church. PASS: Select this for normal listening. - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
, the mode changes as follows. Note • When selecting Pro Logic II mode, connect your external device to the AUDIO INPUT jacks (L and R) on the player. If you connect to only one of the inputs (L or R), you cannot listen to 5.1 channel surround sound. 53 PRO LOGIC II • MUSIC: When listening - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
4 Press PL II EFFECT button and then press Cursor , buttons to select the mode. • You can select between 0 and 6. SETUP Note • When playing a DVD disc encoded with two or more channels, multi-channel mode will be selected automatically and (Dolby Pro Logic II) button does not work. • PANORAMA - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
1 When is pressed, a preset broadcast station is selected. Automatic Tuning 2 Press and hold to automatically search for active broadcasting stations. Manual Tuning Briefly press to increase or decrease the frequency incrementally. 1 Press the Function button to select the desired band (FM - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
"FM ➝ AM". TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz 2 Press to select "89.10". • Refer to Step 2 on page 55 to automatically or manually tune in to a station. TITLE RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz 3 Press the TUNER MEMORY button. • "PRGM" flashes in the display. TITLE RDS RT ST - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
➝ 150 ➝ OFF. TITLE CHAP PRGM RDS RT ST TUNED kHz MHz To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP button. •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 set earlier. To cancel the sleep timer - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
GB 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 a - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
the MODE button to make the TV indicator on the remote control flash. TV DVD RECEIVER 2 Press POWER button to turn on the TV. 3 Point the the table, enter one at a time to determine which code works. Example: For a Samsung TV While holding down POWER, use the number buttons to enter 00, 01, 02, - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
GB TV Brand Code List No. Brand Code No. Brand 1 SAMSUNG 00(Initial Value), 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 73 30 BRANDT 2 ANAM 06~11, 59 31 FERGUSON 3 DAEWOO 12~18, 20, 21 32 PIONEER 4 LG - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
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 Check/Remedy Disc tray does - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
The power goes out or strange noise is heard.) • The DVD player is not working normally. • You can play 16:9 DVDs in 16:9 WIDE mode, 4:3 LETTER BOX mode, or 4:3 PAN SCAN mode, but 4:3 DVDs can be seen in 4:3 ratio only. Refer to the DVD disc jacket and then select the appropriate function. • Is the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
from the inside to the outside of the disc. 63 Note • Condensation may form if warm air comes into contact with cold parts inside the player. When condensation forms inside the player, the player may not operate correctly. If this occurs, remove the disc and let the - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
Language Code List GB Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings "Disc Audio", "Disc Subtitle" and/or "Disc Menu" (See page 35). Code 1027 1028 1032 1039 1044 1045 1051 1052 1053 1057 1059 1060 1069 1066 1067 1070 1079 1093 1097 1103 1105 1109 1130 1142 1144 1145 1149 1150 1151 - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
Y:1.0Vp-p(75Ω load) Pr:0.70Vp-p(75Ω load) Pb:0.70Vp-p(75Ω load) 75W(4Ω)/CH 80W(4Ω) 75W(4Ω)/CH 120W(3Ω) 20Hz~20kHz 75dB 70dB (AUX)500mV Speaker system S Impedance P E Frequency range A Output sound pressure level K E Rated input R Maximum input Dimensions (W x H x D) Weights 5.1ch speaker - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
GB MISCELLANEOUS 66 Memo - Samsung HT-P30 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
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