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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen. • Do not displa y a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. • Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on
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English English Contents CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV SETTING THE OTHERS List of Parts....................................................................................... 2 Choosing Your Language ...................................................... 22 Installing the Wall Mount Kit ................................................ 2 Using Game Mode ................................................................... 22 Viewing the Control Panel ....................................
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List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Remote Control & Batteries Power Cord Cover-Bottom Cleaning Cloth (AAA x 2) Owner’s Instructions Warranty card Safety Guide Registration Cards Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations) The stand and stand screw may not be included depending on the model. Installing the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount items (sold separate
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Viewing the Control Panel The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model. SOURCE Toggles between all the available input Press to change channels. sources (TV, Ext.1, Ext.2, AV, S-Video, Component, PC, In the on-screen menu, use the buttons HDMI1, HDMI2). In the on-screen menu, as you use the and buttons on the remote use this button as you use the ENTER/OK button control. (Without the Remote Control, you can turn on the remote control. on the TV by
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Viewing the Connection Panel [Rear Panel Jacks] [Side Panel Jacks] Power Input Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. English-4 BN68-01090B-00Eng.indd 4 BN68-01090B-00Eng.indd 4 2006-08-24 4:12:20 2006-08-24 4:12:20
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Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: - An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network Connecting HDMI/DVI - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players, AV receivers and digital TVs). - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? - “High Definition Mu
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Viewing the Remote Control S elects a target device to be When pressing this button, a number of d controlled by the Samsung remote buttons on the remote control (e.g. control (TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) Selects a target device, volume, channel and (Refer to page 37~41) MUTE buttons) light up for a few seconds and then turn off to save power. This function is T e levision Standb y butt on to conveniently use the remote control at Number butt ons for direct night or when dark. ch
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Switching On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set. 1. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. The standby indicator lights up on the front of the set. 2. Press the button on the front of the set. You also can press the POWER button or the TV ( ) button on the remote control to turn the TV on. The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically. 3. Press the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down ( / ) button on the remote control or but
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If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select “Plug & Play”. 3. The message to “Start Plug & Play” is displayed. - Storing Channels Automatically - Storing Channels Manually Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numb
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5. Press the or button to select “Colour System”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 6. Select the colour standard required by pressing the or button then, press the ENTER/OK button. 7. Press the or button to select “Sound System”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 8. Select the sound standard required by pressing the or button, then press the ENTER/OK button. If there is an abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound system required. 9. If you know the number of the channel to be st
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Activating the Child Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Child Lock can- not be released using the buttons on the side. Only the remote control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control away from children. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select “C
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Assigning Channels Names Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select “Name”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new name by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER/OK button. The s
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Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal area. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select “LNA”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Select “Off“ or “On“ by pressing the or button. Pre
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Changing the Colour Tone You can select the most comfortable colour tone to your eyes. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard” instructions number 1 to 3 on page 12. 2. Press the or button to select “Colour Tone”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select the desired colour tone setting. Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. Cool2: Makes the colour temperature bluer Warm1: Makes whites reddish. th
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Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults You can return to the factory defaults picture settings. 1. To select the desired picture effect, follow the “Changing the Picture Standard” instructions number 1 to 3 on page 12. 2. Press the or button to select “Reset”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the EXIT button to exit. The “Reset” will be set for each picture mode. Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing require
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Freezing the Current Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture into a still one. Press again to cancel. Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select “Digital NR”, then
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Changing the Colour Space Colour space is a colour matrix composed of red, green, and blue colours. Select your favorite colour space and experience the world of natural colour. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select “Colour Space”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the or button to select “Wide” or “Auto”. Press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to
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Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of set programme or video input. In this way, you can watch the picture of set pro- gramme or video input from any connected equipment while watching the main picture. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the or button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 3. Press the ENTER/OK button again. Pre
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Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER/OK button. 2. Press the ENTER/OK button again, to select “Mode”. 3. Select the required sound effect by pressing the or button repeatedly and then press the ENTER/OK button. 4. Press the EXIT button to exit. Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. Custom:
