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Owner’s Instructions
HL-S5088W
HL-S5688W
HL-S6188W
HL-S7178W
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 11:31 AM Page 2 Trademark Notice In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Aux États Unis TV GUIDE et d’autres marques relatives sont des marques déposées de Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. et/ou d’une de ses sociétés
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 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. Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast. Dig
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 PM Page 4 CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effort to standardize the digital cable service network interface in North America. For more information, please refer to www.cablelabs.com. Digital Cable Ready TVs are equipped with a proper digital cable tuner to receive digital cable signals from your loc
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 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
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 11:32 AM Page 6 Table of Contents Your New Wide TV.................................................................................10 Viewing Position ....................................................................................................10 List of Features.......................................................................................................11 Accessories...........................................................................
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 PM Page 7 Digital Noise Reduction..........................................................................................64 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)........................................................................65 Setting the My Color Control Mode .........................................................................66 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature.......................................................68 Setting t
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 PM Page 9 Your New Wide TV
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 PM Page 10 Your New Wide TV Viewing Position To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the guidelines below for viewing distance. If viewing for an extended period of time, sit as far back from the screen as possible. When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10cm/4 inches) for ventilation purposes. • Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the internal temperature of the product, resulting in a shortened
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 3:04 PM Page 11 List of Features Your TV is designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Dynamic, easy to navigate menus • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the front/right side panel, or remote control • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose • Adjus
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 3:04 PM Page 12 Your New Wide TV Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. HL-S5088W/HL-S5688W/HL-S6188W Indicator Lights POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. HL-S7178W POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 3:04 PM Page 13 Front/Right Side Buttons The buttons on the front/right side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. HL-S5088W/HL-S5688W/HL-S6188W Œ Press to switch between viewing TV ¨ Press to change channels and move between items on the programs and signals from connected components. on-scre
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 11:34 AM Page 14 Your New Wide TV Rear Panel Jacks TM Œ CableCARD ˝ DVI AUDIO (L/R) IN Insert a CableCARD into the slot. (Refer to page 22) Connect to the DVI audio output jack of an external device. (Refer to page 26) ´ S-VIDEO INPUT jacks Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. Ô DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack (Refer to page 21) Connect to a Digital Audio Component. (Refer to page 28) TM ˇ VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks G-LINK TM Connect v
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BP68-00588H-01Eng(002~017) 5/16/06 11:34 AM Page 15 Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player and Set-top box. See pages 38~44 for details. 1. POWER 20. SOURCE Turns the TV on and off. Press to display all of the available video sources (TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-Video1, 2. Channel Number S-Video2, Component1, Comp
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 PM Page 16 Your New Wide TV Installing Batteries in the Remote Control With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dr
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(002~017) 4/25/06 3:32 PM Page 17 Connections
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(018~031) 4/27/06 7:52 PM Page 18 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 2 IN (AIR) on the 1 rear panel of your TV. English - 18
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(018~031) 4/27/06 7:52 PM Page 19 Connecting Cable TV You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a Cable box, and cable with a Cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) on the 1 rear panel of your TV. Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable connected to the ANTENNA OUT 1 terminal on your Cable box. This terminal might be labeled “
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BP68-00588H-00Eng(018~031) 4/27/06 7:52 PM Page 20 Connections Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to 1 the ANTENNA IN terminal of your Splitter. This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”. Connect this cable to
