Samsung 25A6, 29A5, 29A6, 29A7, 29K3 User Manual

COLOUR

TELEVISION

25A6

29A5/29A6/29A7

29K3/29K5//29K10

29M6/29U2/29Z4

34A7/34Z4

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

ON-SCREEN MENUS

PICTURE IN PICTURE FUNCTION

TELETEXT FUNCTION

Safety Instructions

ENG

The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your television.

10%	35°	75%
H	5°	H

Do NOT expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions.

Do NOT expose the television to direct sunlight.

Do NOT expose the television to any liquids.

If the television is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.

During a storm conditions (especially when there is lightning) unplug the television from the mains socket and aerial.

If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Please use a soft and dry cloth (not containing volatile matter) when you clean the TV.

Caution

								The lightning flash and arrow head
			CAUTION		!			within the triangle is a warning sign
			RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK					alerting you of “dangerous voltage”
								inside the product.
			DO NOT OPEN
								The exclamation point within the		!
		CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL			SHOCK, DO
								triangle is a warning sign alerting
		NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER			SERVICEABLE
								you of important instructions
		PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
								accompanying the product.
		SERVICE PERSONNEL.
	WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY
								Mode	System
	RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
								CZ	PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I,
	APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
									NTSC4.43
	The main voltage is indicated on the rear
								CW	PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I, L/L’,
		of the TV set and the frequency is 50 or							NTSC4.43
		60Hz.						CS	PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I,
									NTSC4.43/3.58

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		Contents
PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION				ENG
■	Safety Instructions .........................................................................................			2
■	Caution ..........................................................................................................			2
■	Front Control Panel .......................................................................................			4
■	Connection Panels ........................................................................................			5
■	Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext & PIP) ....................			6
■	Infrared Remote Control (Teletext & PIP Functions) .....................................			7
■	Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................			8
■	Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network)....................................			8
■	Switching Your Television On and Off...........................................................			9
■	Placing Your Television in Standby mode .....................................................			9
■	Plug & Play Feature.......................................................................................			10
■	Viewing the Demonstration............................................................................			11
■	Choosing Your Language..............................................................................			12
SETTING UP THE CHANNELS
■	Storing the Channels Automatically...............................................................			13
■	Storing the Channels Manually......................................................................			14
■	Giving Channels Names................................................................................			16
■	Skipping Unwanted Channels .......................................................................			17
■	Fine tuning Channel Reception .....................................................................			18
■	Sorting the Stored Channels .........................................................................			19
USING THE TELEVISION
■	Changing the Picture Standard .....................................................................			20
■	Adjusting the Picture Settings........................................................................			21
■	Selecting the Picture Format .........................................................................			21
■	Activation/Deactivation the Digital Noise Reduction Feature ........................			22
■	Using the Tilt Control Feature (Option)..........................................................			22
■	Freezing the Current Picture (Option) ...........................................................			23
■	Changing the Sound Standard ......................................................................			23
■	Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................			24
■	Extra Sound Settings.....................................................................................			25
■	Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................			26
■	Selecting the Turbo Sound ............................................................................			26
■	Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................			27
■	Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ............................................................			27
■	Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature (Option).................................			27
■	Setting the Sleep Timer .................................................................................			28
■	Setting and Displaying the Current Time.......................................................			28
■	Switching the Television On and Off Automatically .......................................			29
■	Setting the Blue Screen Mode.......................................................................			30
■	Activating the Childlock .................................................................................			30
■	Picture In Picture ...........................................................................................			31
USING THE TELETEXT FUNCTION
■	Teletext Decoder ...........................................................................................			33
■	Displaying Teletext Information .....................................................................			33
■	Selecting a Specific Teletext Page ................................................................			34
■	Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page ..........................................................			35
■	Storing Teletext Pages ..................................................................................			35
INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■	Connecting to the AV-1 or 2 Input/Outputs....................................................			36
■	Connecting to the S-VIDEO Input..................................................................			36
■	Connecting to the DVD Input.........................................................................			37
■	Connecting to the RCA Input.........................................................................			37
■	Connecting Headphones ...............................................................................			38
■	Viewing Picture From External Sources		........................................................	38
■	Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches.......................................			39
■	Trouble Shooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ..............................			39
Symbols
	Press	Important	Note

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Front Control Panel (depending on the model)

ENG	Buttons and markings are subject to change.
TV/VIDEO SELECTION	STAND-BY/TIMER INDICATOR
MENU DISPLAY	* STAND-BY INDICATOR
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT	REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
CHANNEL SELECTION	POWER
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Connection Panels

ENG

This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel.

The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model.

Side of TV	Front of TV

					RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
					CONNECTORS
						HEADPHONE JACK			RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
										CONNECTORS
					S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
						S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
					HEADPHONE JACK

Rear of TV

(MONO)

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

MONITOR

-OUT

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

(MONO)

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

MONITOR

-OUT

INPUT 2

INPUT 1

2

1

RGB

RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS

DVD INPUT CONNECTORS

SCART AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT

CONNECTORS

75 Ω COAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK

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Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext & PIP)

ENG	Buttons and markings are subject to change.

	POWER
	ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
	PICTURE MENU DISPLAY	DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION
	AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
	ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL	SOUND MODE SELECTION
	SELECTION	SOUND STANDARD
	SOUND MENU DISPLAY
		PICTURE STANDARD
	TURBO SOUND ON/OFF
		STILL PICTURE
	OPTION
	TUNER/CABLE NETWORK	EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION
	SELECTION	NEXT CHANNEL
	VOLUME DECREASE	VOLUME INCREASE
	PREVIOUS CHANNEL	MENU DISPLAY
	PICTURE SIZE	TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-
		OFF

Operation of remote control may be affected by bright artificial light near to the TV set.

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Infrared Remote Control (Teletext & PIP Functions)

	Buttons and markings are subject to change.	ENG

TELETEXT REVEAL

TELETEXT STORE

TELETEXT HOLD

FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION

PIP SIZE SELECTION (OPTION)

PIP CHANNEL SELECTION (OPTION)

PIP SOURCE SELECTION (OPTION)

TELETEXT NEXT PAGE

PIP ON

PIP SWAP

PIP LOCATE

PIP STILL

TELETEXT SUB-PAGE

(OPTION)

PIP SCAN (OPTION)

TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX

LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION

TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE	PROGRAMME SELECTION
TELETEXT SIZE	BY NAME

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	Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
	ENG
	You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
	you :
	PRESS	Purchase the television.
		Find that the remote control is no longer operating
		correctly.
	1	Remove the cover of the remote control by pressing the symbol
		( PRESS ) and pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow.
	2	Insert batteries, taking care to respect the polarities:
		+ on the battery with + on the remote control
		- on the battery with - on the remote control
	3	Replace the cover by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.

PRESS

Connecting the 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

Plug the aerial or cable network input cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket on the rear of the television.

	Cable
	Television
Rear of TV	Network

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Switching Your Television On and Off

ENG

The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television.

1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.

2Press the POWER (ON/OFF) button on the front of the television.

Result: The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.

3Press the POWER button on the remote control to switch the television on.

Result: The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.

4To switch your television off, press the POWER (ON/OFF) button again on the front of the television.

Placing Your Television in Standby mode

Your television can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce:

Power consumption

Wear of the cathode ray tube

The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).

The television is placed automatically in Standby mode when you turn it on.

1Press the POWER button on the remote control.

Result: The screen is turned off and the Standby indicator on the front of the television lights up.

2To switch the screen back on, simply press the POWER button again on the remote control.

Do not leave your television in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). In this case, you should switch it off completely.

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Plug & Play Feature

ENG

Plug & Play

Ant. Input : Check

Select

Exit

Auto store

Area

: ASIA W/EUROPE

Search

: -/+

Select

Adjust

Exit

Time

Clock

: -- : --

am

Timer

: Off

Select

Enter

Exit

Function

Language

: English

Time

Plug & Play

Blue screen

: Off

Childlock

Demonstration

Select

Enter

Exit

Function

Language

: English

Time

Plug & Play

Blue screen

: Off

Childlock

Demonstration

Select

Enter

Exit

When the television is initially powered ON, three basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the language, channel and clock.

1If the television is in Standby mode (red light visible on the television front panel), press the POWER button on the remote control.

Result: The message “Plug & Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little while and then the “Language” menu is automatically displayed.

2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select required language. Press the MENU button to enter the language, and then the message “Ant. Input : Check” is displayed.

If any language is not selected on the “Language” menu, the

“Language” menu will be displayed about 30 seconds later.

3Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press the + or – button.

Result: The “Auto store” menu is displayed.

4Select your country by pressing the + or – button. To search the channels, select the “Search” by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, and then press the + or – button (refer to “Storing the Channels Automatically” on page 13). Press the MENU button to skip.

Result: The “Time” menu is displayed.

5Press the + or – button to move to the hour or minute. Set the hour or minute by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on page 28).

6When you have finished, press the MENU button.

Result: The message “ENJOY YOUR WATCHING” is displayed, and then the channel which has been stored will be activated.

7If you want to reset this feature...

1 Press the MENU button.

2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Function”, and then press the + or – button.

3Select the “Plug & Play” by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, and then press the + or – button.

Result: The message “Plug & Play” is displayed.

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Viewing the Demonstration

To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration.

1Press the MENU button.

2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Function” and press the + or

– button.

3Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Demonstration” and press the + or – button.

Result: Each of the menu options is displayed in turn.

4When you wish to stop the demonstration, press any button on the remote control.

ENG

				Picture
			Mode		Custom
			Adjust
			Digital NR		: Off
			Tilt		:	0
			LNA		: Off
	Select				Enter	Exit
				Function
			Language		: English
			Time
			Plug & Play
			Blue screen			: Off
			Childlock
			Demonstration
	Select				Enter	Exit
				Function
			Language		: English
			Time
			Plug & Play
			Blue screen			: Off
			Childlock
			Demonstration

Select

Enter

Exit

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Choosing Your Language

ENG

				Picture
			Mode		Custom
			Adjust
			Digital NR		: Off
			Tilt		:	0
			LNA		: Off
	Select				Enter	Exit
				Function
			Language		: English
			Time
			Plug & Play
			Blue screen			: Off
			Childlock
			Demonstration
	Select				Enter	Exit
				Function
			Language		: English
			Time
			Plug & Play
			Blue screen			: Off
			Childlock
			Demonstration

When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.

1Press the MENU button.

2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Function”.

3Press the + or – button to select the “Language”.

4Select a particular language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button repeatedly.

5When you have finished, press the TV button, or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.

Select

Adjust

Exit

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