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HC-R4245W
HC-R4745W
HC-R5245W
HC-R4355W
HC-R4755W
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 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), s
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 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 servi
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 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. Integrated TVs ve
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 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
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 PM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV List of Features........................................................................................................................ 8 Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 8 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV................................................................................ 9 Control Buttons ...
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 PM Page 7 CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation (continued) 8 Sound Control ........................................................................................................................ 43 8 Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................ 44 9 Using the MUTE Button ............................................................................................ 44 9 Customizing the Sound ...
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/10 10:40 AM Page 8 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was 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 control for the sha
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:28 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with Your New 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. HC-R4245W HC-R4745W HC-R5245W HC-R4355W HC-R4755W Œ POWER ˆ MENU ) Press to turn the TV on and off. Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. ´ Stand-By Indicator + Lights up when you turn the power off. Ø VOL – - Power Off ; Red P
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 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 19. HC-R4245W HC-R4745W HC-R5245W HC-R4355W HC-R4755W Œ S-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO Input Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game. ˇ AUDIO Input Connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 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 14~22. Œ ANTENNA terminals ∏ Video Input jacks Two independent cables or antennas can be Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD connected to these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN players and similar devices. (Air)” and “ANT 2 IN (Cable)”
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 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 Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 76~77 for details. Œ POWER MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be controlled by this remote control ´ ANTENNA (i.e., TV, Samsung STB, VCR, Cable Press to select “Cable”
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 PM Page 13 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control (continued) l ble ≠ ADD/DEL e Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory. Use to memorize or erase the channel fine tuning. – SLEEP ˘ CH. LIST Press to select a preset time Displays the channel list. interval for automatic shut off. ¿ FAV. CH (Favorite Channel) — SELF FOCUS Press to switch to your favorite Press to adjust for the optimum channels. picture set in the factory. us, ¸ P.MODE ÷ CAPTION Adjust the TV pi
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 PM Page 14 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 antenna or “
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION 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 If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel. Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels œ This terminal might be labeled
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) œ This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT IN,” “VHF IN,” or simply, Find and disconnect the “IN.” cable that is connected to the A
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 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). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 TV Rear Panel Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” (or “ANT 2 IN (Cable)”) terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 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: 1 TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV OUT (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or rear of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the “AV OUT (VIDEO)” jack on t
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BP68-00334B-01Eng 2005/05/06 12:29 PM Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player or DTV Set-Top Box to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 TV Rear Panel 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 (or DTV Set-Top Box). 2 Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT
