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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), shou
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 3 A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these service
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 4 How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors. 1. Integrated TVs ve
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 5 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna. If your DTV channels are on UH
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Familiarizing Yourself with the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 7 CONTENTS Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Customizing the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting the Clock. .
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your Samsung TV is designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory •A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine tuning cont
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with the TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ SOURCE ˆ Remote Control Sensor Press to change between viewing TV programs Aim the remote control towards this spot on the and signals from other components. TV. ´ MENU Ø Stand-By Indicator Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's Lights up when y
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 22.) Œ S-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO Input Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game. ˇ AUDIO Input Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game. • Please be sure to match the color coded input ter
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 11 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 14 – 24. Œ Digital Audio Output jack Ø S-Video Input jack (OPTICAL) Connect to S-Video output jack of an S-VHS VCR Connect to a Digital Audio component. or DVD player. ´ HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ∏ Component Input jacks
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 12 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, DVD, Cable box, and some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 76~77 for details. Œ POWER Ò MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be controlled by this remote control ´ TV/COMP. (i.e., TV, Samsung STB, VCR, Cable Press to switch the
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 13 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ˛ ADD/DEL ÷ SLEEP Press to add or erase channels in Press to select a preset time the TV’s memory. interval for automatic shut off. ◊ AUTO.PROG ® MTS Press to display the memorized (Multi-channel Television Sound) channels menu. Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono”, or “SAP” (Secondary ± BBE le Audio Program). BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound. ∑ R.SURF Press to automatically return ≠
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page 15. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 15. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof anten
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal on the rear panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug t
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels œ This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or Find the cable that is simply, “OUT”. connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), foll
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA Incoming OUT terminal on the cable Cable box and the B–IN terminal Splitter RF (A/B) on the RF (A/B) switch. Switch Cable Box 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT Incoming terminal on the splitter Cable and the A–IN terminal on Splitter RF (A/B) the RF (A/B) switch. Switch Cable Box 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT Incoming terminal on the RF (A/B) TV Rear Cable switc
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 18 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 14~17). • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your loc
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 19 INSTALLATION Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and th
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AA68-03748A-00Eng 10/14/05 3:44 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Connecting to Y, PB, PR TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (Y, PB
