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Owner’s Instructions
HL-S4266W
HL-S4666W
HL-S5066W
HL-S5666W
HL-S6166W
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 2 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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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 3 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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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Your New Wide TV...................................................................................8 Viewing Position ......................................................................................................8 List of Features.........................................................................................................9 Checking Accessories................................................................
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 5 Picture Control........................................................................................60 Picture Control.......................................................................................................60 Changing the Picture Size.......................................................................................63 Digital Noise Reduction..................................................................................
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SAMSUNG BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 6
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 7 Your New Wide TV
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 8 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 10 cm/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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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 9 List of Features Your TV was 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 • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from right side buttons or remote control • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose • Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ab
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 10 Your New Wide TV Right side buttons The buttons on the 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. Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. Press to see the on-screen menu. Press to raise or lower the volume and to select items whe
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 11 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. POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off TIMER LAMP STAND BY/TEMP Indication Standby state. The picture will automatically appear in about 15 sec
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 12 Your New Wide TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different components such as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and two sets of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, see “Connections”. Œ ANTENNA terminals ” COMPONENT IN 1, 2 jacks (Y, PB, PR, AUDIO L/R) Two independent cables or anten
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 13 Remote Control You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the TV’s remote control receiver. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player and Set-top box. See pages 38~40 for details. 1. POWER 17. Mode (TV/DVD/STB/CABLE/VCR) Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be controlled by 2. Channel Number the Samsung remote c
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 14 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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BP68-00586D-01Eng(002~015) 3/16/06 4:17 PM Page 15 Connections
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(016~025) 3/16/06 4:18 PM Page 16 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 - 16
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(016~025) 3/16/06 4:18 PM Page 17 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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BP68-00586D-01Eng(016~025) 3/16/06 4:18 PM Page 18 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
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(016~025) 3/16/06 4:18 PM Page 19 Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Connect a video cable TV Rear Panel between the VIDEO IN (1 1 or 2) (or S-VIDEO IN) jack on the TV and the VIDEO (or S-VIDEO) output jack on the VCR. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO 2 IN (1 or 2) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks or on the VCR. 2 1 NOTES • For better video, use an S-Video cable. Incoming • Please be sure to match the Cable or Ante
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BP68-00586D-01Eng(016~025) 3/16/06 4:18 PM Page 20 Connections Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV. You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are 1 1 usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. Camcorder Output Jacks Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO 2 IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks on the camcorder. If you have a mono
