Samsung CS-29M6NT, CS-29V10MN, CS-29V10MC, CS-29K3MC, CS-25M6ND User Manual

COLOUR

TELEVISION

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

ON-SCREEN MENUS

ENJOY GAME (depending on the model)

TELETEXT FUNCTION (depending on the model)

Safety Instructions

ENG

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

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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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product.

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

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Contents

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	PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION
	■	Safety Instructions ................................................................................................			2
	■	Caution .................................................................................................................			2
	■	Control Panels ......................................................................................................			4
	■	Connection Panels ...............................................................................................			5
	■	Viewing Picture From External Sources ...............................................................			7
	■	Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) .....................................			8
	■	Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) ......................................................			9
	■	Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control.......................................................			10
	■	Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network)...........................................			10
	■	Switching Your Television On and Off..................................................................			11
	■	Placing Your Television in Standby mode ............................................................			11
	■	Plug & Play Feature..............................................................................................			12
	■	Viewing the Demonstration...................................................................................			13
	■	Choosing Your Language.....................................................................................			13
SETTING UP THE CHANNELS
	■	Storing the Channels Automatically......................................................................			14
	■	Skipping Unwanted Channels ..............................................................................			15
	■	Storing the Channels Manually.............................................................................			16
	■	Fine tuning Channel Reception ............................................................................			18
	■	Sorting the Stored Channels ................................................................................			19
	■	Selecting a Channel Numbered Ten or Over .......................................................			20
	USING THE TELEVISION
	■	Changing the Picture Standard ............................................................................			20
	■	Adjusting the Picture Settings...............................................................................			21
	■	Setting the Digital Noise Reduction ......................................................................			22
	■	Setting the Blue Screen........................................................................................			22
	■	Selecting the Picture Format ................................................................................			23
	■	Changing the Sound Standard .............................................................................			23
	■	Adjusting the Sound Settings ...............................................................................			24
	■	Extra Sound Settings............................................................................................			25
		- Auto Volume
		- Melody
		- Pseudo Stereo/Virtual Surround
		- Turbo Sound
	■	Selecting the Sound Mode ...................................................................................			26
	■	Adjusting the Volume............................................................................................			27
	■	Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ...................................................................			27
	■	Setting the Sleep Timer	........................................................................................		28
	■	Setting and Displaying the Current Time..............................................................			29
	■	Switching the Television On and Off Automatically .............................................			30
	■	Activating the Child Lock ......................................................................................			31
USING THE TELETEXT FUNCTION
	■	Teletext Decoder ..................................................................................................			32
	■	Displaying Teletext Information ............................................................................			32
	■	Selecting a Specific Teletext Page .......................................................................			33
	■	Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page .................................................................			34
	■	Storing Teletext Pages .........................................................................................			34
INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
	■	Automatic Degaussing to Remove Color Patches................................................			35
	■	Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel.......................................			35
Symbols
		Press	Important	Note

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Control Panels

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

ΠINPUT SOURCE SELECTION

´ MENU DISPLAY

ˇ VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

¨ CHANNEL SELECTION

ˆ STANDBY INDICATOR

Ø REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

∏ POWER ON/OFF

Using the Buttons on the Panel

If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to:

Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( CH )

Access the main menu ( MENU )

Adjust the volume ( - VOL + )

Switch among Video input modes ( TV/VIDEO )

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Connection Panels

The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on

ENG

your model.

Side of the TV

Front of the TV

ΠAUDIO/VIDEO INPUT

´ HEADPHONE CONNECTOR

ŒConnecting External A/V Devices (INPUT)

The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices.

When both the side (or front) and rear connectors are connected to external equipment, the side (or front) AV has the priority.

When using the mono equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices, connect to the “AUDIO-L” input connector.

´Connecting Headphones

-You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room.

-Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.

Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off.

Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions.

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Connection Panels (continued)

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

Rear of the TV
(MONO)	2
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT 2
INPUT 1
	1
	RGB
(MONO)
VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT 2
INPUT 1

Ϋ Connecting External A/V Devices (INPUT/OUTPUT)

The connectors (RCA or SCART) are used for equipment such as video disc players, video game devices, camcorder and VCR.

ˇConnecting DVD

The RCA (Y + Pb + Pr + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for a DVD.

When using the mono equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices, connect to the “AUDIO-L” input connector.

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Viewing Pictures From External Sources

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Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input.

1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made.

2 Switch the television on and if necessary, press the VIDEO () button one or more times until the required input is displayed.

Depending on the source selected, the pictures may appear automatically.

To watch television programmes again, press the TV () button and select the number of the channel required.

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Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

ENG	Buttons and markings are subject to change.

POWER

DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION

ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL

SELECTION

VOLUME INCREASE

TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-

OFF

VOLUME DECREASE

TUNER/CABLE NETWORK

SELECTION

MENU DISPLAY

MOVE TO THE REQUIRED MENU OPTION/ ADJUST AN OPTION VALUE RESPECTIVELY

This function also works with the volume adjust and channel selection buttons.

PICTURE SIZE

SOUND MODE SELECTION (OPTION)

TURBO SOUND ON/OFF (OPTION)

SOUND MENU DISPLAY (OPTION)

SWITCH REPEATEDLY

BETWEEN THE LAST TWO

CHANNELS DISPLAYED

NEXT CHANNEL

EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION

PREVIOUS CHANNEL

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

EXIT FROM ANY DISPLAY

CHANGE CONFIRMATION/

HIGHLIGHTED OPTION SELECTION

AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF

PICTURE STANDARD

SOUND STANDARD (OPTION)

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

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Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

	Buttons and markings are subject to change.	ENG

TELETEXT HOLD

TELETEXT NEXT PAGE

LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION

TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE

TELETEXT REVEAL

PROGRAMME SELECTION BY

NAME

TELETEXT SUB-PAGE

PICTURE SIZE

TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX TELETEXT STORE

FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION

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Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control

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You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you :

Purchase the television.

Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly.

1Remove the cover of the remote control by pressing the symbol () 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.

Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network)

75Ω

Rear of TV

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

Network

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Switching Your Television On and Off

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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 “ ” (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 “ ” (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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