Samsung DVD-V530A User Manual

DVD-VCR

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OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY/ON

DVD-V530A

Instruction Manual

www.samsung.com.au

PAL

Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 5

■ Disc Type and Characteristics ................................................................................................. 6

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◆ DVD-VCR OVERVIEWS

■ Front View of the DVD-VCR .................................................................................................... 7

■ Rear View of the DVD-VCR ..................................................................................................... 7

■ Infrared Remote Control .......................................................................................................... 8

■ Display Indicators..................................................................................................................... 9

■ Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 9

◆ CONNECTING YOUR DVD-VCR

■ Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR ....................................................................................... 10

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable....................................................... 11

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable ........................................................... 11

■ Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment ......................................... 12

■ Plug & Auto Set Up .................................................................................................................. 13

■ Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR................................................................................ 14

■ Deck Control Keys ................................................................................................................... 15

■ Basic TV Tuner Operations...................................................................................................... 16

■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................................................ 17

■ Setting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................17

■ Setting the Menu Language..................................................................................................... 18

◆ SETTING UP YOUR DVD-VCR

■ Presetting the Stations Automatically ...................................................................................... 19

■ Presetting the Stations Manually ............................................................................................. 20

■ Clearing a Preset Station ......................................................................................................... 21

■ Changing the Preset Station Table .......................................................................................... 22

■ Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel ................................................................................... 23

■ Selecting the Colour Mode.......................................................................................................23

■ Intelligent Picture Control......................................................................................................... 24

■ Intelligent Picture Control (Remote Control) ............................................................................ 24

■ Extend..........................................................................................................................25

■ Auto Power off ......................................................................................................................... 25

■ Screen Messages .................................................................................................................... 26

■ Selecting the Cassette Type .................................................................................................... 26

■ Repeat Play ............................................................................................................................. 27

■ S-VHS Play .............................................................................................................................. 27

◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

■ Selecting the Recording Speed................................................................................................. 28

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette ............................................................................................... 29

■ Recording a Programme Immediately....................................................................................... 29

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop .......................................................................... 30

■ Using the Feature......................................................................................................... 31

■ Modifying Programming ................................................................................................32

■ Using the Timer Programming Feature..................................................................................... 33

■ Checking a Preset Recording ................................................................................................... 34

■ Cancelling a Preset Recording................................................................................................. 34

◆ PLAYING BACK

■ Playing a Cassette .................................................................................................................... 35

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually....................................................................................... 35

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode ............................................................................................. 36

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion............................................................................................ 36

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame....................................................................................... 37

■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds................................................................................... 37

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ........................................................................................... 38

■ Using the Tape Counter ............................................................................................................ 40

■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable........................................................................... 41

■ Using the Assemble Edit Function ............................................................................................ 42

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder ............................................................................ 42

■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ........................................................................... 43

◆ DVD FUNCTIONS

■ Choosing a Connection............................................................................................................. 44

■

Setting Up the Language Features

■

Setting Up the Audio Options

■

Setting Up the Display Options

■

Setting Up the Parental Control

■

A/V Receiver Connections

■

Special Playback Features

■

Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View)

■

Using the Display Function

■

Changing the Camera Angle

■

Selecting the Subtitle Language

■

Repeat Play

■

Selecting the Audio Language

■

Using the Mark Function

■

MP3/WMA Play

■

Program Play & Random Play

■

Picture CD Playback

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Safety Instructions

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

The following illustrations represent precautions.

■ Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................... 64

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■ Problems and Solutions (VCR)............................................................................................. 65

■ Troubleshooting Guide (DVD) .............................................................................................. 66

The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.

DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must by authorized by Macrovision Corporized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%).

Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR

to direct sunlight.

Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids.

Symbols

1 1

Press/push

= Step number

Hold down

☛

Important Note

➢

Do NOT place any objects on the DVD-VCR or remote control.

During a storm and/or light-

ning, unplug the DVD-VCR

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.

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THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS

Disc Type and Characteristics

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Front View of the DVD-VCR

This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos :

Disc Types

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(Logos)

DVD

VIDEO-CD

AUDIO-CD

Recording

Types

Audio

Video

Audio

Video

Disc Size

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

8 Cm

12 Cm

Audio

8 Cm

* DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I and DVD-ROM in this player!

(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)

* It may not be to play CD-R,CD-RW and DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

Max.

Playing

Time

Single-sided

240 min.

Double-sided

480 min.

Single-sided

80 min.

Double-sided

160 min.

74 min.

20 min.

74 min.

20 min.

Characteristics

• DVD contains excellent sound and video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG-2 system.

• Various screen and audio functions can be easily selected through the on-screen menu.

• Video with CD sound, VHS quality & MPEG-1 compression technology.

• An LP is recorded as an analog signal with more distortion. CD is recorded as a Digital Signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time.

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

REW /SKIP BACK

BUTTON

PLAY/STILL

BUTTON

DVD DECK

RECORD BUTTON

F.F / SKIP NEXT BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE

BUTTON

EZ VIEW BUTTON

Rear View of the DVD-VCR

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

LINE IN 1

DVD SELECT BUTTON

PROGRAMME

SELECTION BUTTON

RF ANTENNA INPUT

VCR SELECT BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

LINE IN 2 VIDEO INPUT JACK

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (COAXIAL)

LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R INPUT JACK

Disc Markings

• Playback Region Number

PAL

•

PAL colour system in Australia, Newzealand, etc.

NTSC

• NTSC broadcast system in USA, Canada, japan, South Korea, etc.

• Dolby Digital disc

STEREO

• Stereo disc

Playback Region Number

Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.

The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.

DIGITAL

SOUND

• Digital Audio disc

• DTS disc

RF OUT TO TV

LINE OUT TO TV (COMPOSITE)

LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L Pr Y

AUDIO

R Pb

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SOCKET (OPTICAL)

AUDIO LINE OUT TO TV (S-VIDEO OR COMPONENT)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT JACK

6 7

O P E N / C L O

S E

S T A N D B

Y / O N

Infrared Remote Control

OPEN/CLOSE

STANDBY/ON

Display Indicators

1 2 3 4 5

1 STANDBY/ON

11 12

13 14 15

16 17

27 28 29

32 33

2 SHUTTLE << / >> 3 CLEAR

4 DVD

5 TV MUTE. AUDIO 6 VOLUME +/– 7 REWIND

SKIP BACK

8 STOP 9 SUBTITLE 10 MENU 11 UP 12 LEFT 13 DOWN 14 SPEED 15 RECORD 16 TIMER 17 ANGLE

IPC

18 OPEN/CLOSE 19 0-9

TV/VCR (Feature unavailable

on this model)

21 VCR, TV SELECT 22 INPUT SEL.

F.ADV/STEP

23 PROG

TRACKING

24 FAST-FORWARD

SKIP NEXT

25 PLAY/STILL 26 INFO. 27 RETURN 28 RIGHT 29 OK 30 EZ VIEW 31 DISC MENU 32 MARK

33 MODE

REPEAT

6 7 8

1 The DVD Deck is active

2 A DVD, CD, VCD, or SVCD is loaded

3 The time, counter position, time remaining or

current deck status is displayed

4 VHS tape is inserted

5 The VCR Deck is active

6 A DVD with a DTS soundtrack is loaded

7 The Hi-Fi track of a VHS tape is playing

(The current TV show or video is broadcast in

Stereo)

8 A Timer Recording is programmed or in progress.

Accessories

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.

REMOTE CONTROL

& BATTERIES

AUDIO & VIDEO

CABLE

OWNER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

STEREO

COAXIAL CABLE

LINE OUT

AUDIO

LINE OUT

AUDIO

Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR

LINE OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Pr Y

OPT

You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:

◆ Types of connectors available on your systems

◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or

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Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.

temporarily (camcorder for example)

Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use

LINE 1

Rear Audio/Video RCA In/Out ◆ Television

◆ Other VCR

Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆ Audio out (DVD only)

LINE 2

Front

LINE 2 Audio/Video Video in

In ◆ Audio in

Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable

To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources:

◆ An outdoor aerial

◆ An indoor aerial

◆ A cable television network

◆ A satellite receiver

☛ Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR

are switched off

1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.

2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on

the rear of your DVD-VCR.

3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your

DVD-VCR.

4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector

previously used for the aerial on the television.

5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television,

you can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the RCA cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of connection.

before connecting the cables.

Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable

COMPONENT Rear RCA Out ◆ COMPONENT out (DVD only) output

Aerial

S-VIDEO Rear S-JACK Out ◆ S-Video out (DVD only) output

Digital AUDIO Rear Optical Out ◆ Digital Audio out (DVD only) output coaxial

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

coaxial

You can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus:

RF coaxial cable

◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

◆ Satellite receiver

☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your DVD-VCR, 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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◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR

☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.

Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.

◆ Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off

before connecting the cables.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.

2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear of

the DVD-VCR.

3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment

LINE OUT CO

AUDIO

Auto setup

Please wait

00 %

Clock Set

12 : 00 1/JAN 2003

WED

Time Date Year

Plug & Auto Set up

You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your DVD-VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.

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➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the rear of the DVD-VCR are used for equipment, such as

camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.

Camcorder

VCR

REAR OF THE DVD-VCR

Sound system

Your DVD-VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your DVD-VCR will then be ready for use.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.

(Connecting Your DVD-VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)

2 Plug the DVD-VCR into the mains.

Result: The Language Set menu is displayed.

3 Select the required language by pressing the

4 Press OK to store the language selected.

Result

: A message appears.

or❷

buttons.

5 Press OK button.

6 Press OK to start the auto scanning.

◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR

depends on the number of stations that it has found.

➢ Auto preset can be performed by pressing

the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.

(STOP) on

■

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STANDBY/ON

Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR

Deck Control Keys

STANDBY/ON

You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are

using a RCA cable

not

OPEN/CLOSE

➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA

cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).

1 Switch on the television.

2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front

of the DVD-VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.

3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for

use with your DVD-VCR.

4 Insert the video cassette in the DVD-VCR. Check that the

DVD-VCR starts reading the cassette; if not, press

5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF

channel 38.

6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained

clearly.

7 If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference

from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting of the DVD-VCR output channel (see Setting the DVD-VCR Output Channel on page 23 and Problems and Solutions on page 67).

8 When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this

channel at the desired programme position on the television. Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your

DVD-VCR.

❿

button

The DVD-VCR uses one set of controls to operate both decks. The following keys are helpful in successfully controlling each deck.

1 STANDBY/ON Button

Press the STANDBY/ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD-VCR.

2 DVD Button

Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck.

◆ The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to

show that the DVD deck is selected.

3 VCR Button

Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to control the VCR deck.

◆ The VCR indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to

show that VHS deck is selected.

4 INPUT SEL. BUTTON

Press the INPUT SEL. button repeatedly to cycle through all of your input sources, including the Tuner (PR##), Line 1 (rear AV input), and Line 2 (front AV input).

• Input select is only available when the VCR deck is selected.

➢ Before using the VCR operation of 19~45 pages, press

the VCR button on the remote control to select VCR mode.

Before using the DVD operation of 46~65 pages, press the DVD button on the remote control to select and watch DVD.

Time Date Year

Clock Set

12 : 00 1 / JAN / 2003 WED

Basic TV Tuner Operations

The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner.

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1 1

1 VCR, TV Button

Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal tuner.

2 PROG Button

Press to change to the next or previous channel.

3 0-9 Buttons

Press to select channels directly.

4 INFO.

Press to display the channel you are watching.

◆ Also works in DVD and VCR mode.

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

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

◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR

◆ Find that the remote control is no longer working

correctly

1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery

compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.

2 Insert two AAA, RO3 or equivalent 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 aligning it with the base of the remote

control and pushing it back into place.

➢ Do not mix different battery types (manganese and

alkaline for example).

Setting the Date and Time

Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:

◆ Automatically stop programme recording

◆ Preset your DVD-VCR to record a programme

automatically

You must set the date and time when:

◆ You purchase the DVD-VCR

◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change

☛

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

2 Press the corresponding

3 Press the OK or

4 Press

5 Press the

clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

option.

Result

: The Clock Set menu is displayed.

➛or❿

Result

➢ You can hold the

to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.

: The option selected highlight.

or❷

: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

quickly through the values.

,❷

❿

to select this option.

buttons to increase or decrease the value.

or❷

❿ .

buttons to select the Clock

buttons down to scroll more

6 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

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Auto Setup

Your date will be lost Press OK to continue Menu to exit

Auto Setup

Manual Setup VCR Output CH : CH 38

Install

Setting the Menu Language

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

Nederlands

Language Set

English

Auto Setup

Please Wait 15%

1 Open “MENU”

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Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

2 Select “Language”

Use the or❷buttons to highlight “Language,” then press the OK or

3 Set menu Language

Place the selection arrow next to your desired Language, then press the OK button.

4 On completion, press RETURN to exit the menu.

After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

❿ .

Presetting the Stations Automatically

You do not need to preset the stations if you have already

☛

set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13).

Your DVD-VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts.

You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done:

◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)

◆ Automatically

◆ Manually (see page 20)

You can store up to 80 stations.

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

option.

3 Press the OK or

Result

:The Install menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

Setup is selected.

And then press the OK or Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels

already preset on your DVD-VCR will be deleted.

5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.

Result

: ◆ The Please Wait indication highlight on the

◆ The first frequency band is scanned and the first

◆ The DVD-VCR then searches for the second

◆ When the automatic scanning procedure has

➢ The number of stations automatically stored by the DVD-

VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found.

6 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press

the RETURN button to exit the menu.

,❷

❿

to select this option.

or❷

❿

to select this option.

television screen.

station found is displayed and stored.

station and so on.

finished, the DVD-VCR switches automatically to programme 1.

❿ .

buttons to select the Install

buttons, until the Auto

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

VCR

➢ ◆ Once the auto scanning procedure has finished,

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some stations may have been stored more than once; select the stations with the best reception and delete the ones no longer required (see page 21).

MANUAL TUNING

PR :

CH : - -

MFT : -

NAME : - - - -

MEMORY : OK

RETURN

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN

PR CH NAME

1 01

TV STATION TABLE

SWAPPING : OK DELETE : CLEAR RETURN

Auto Setup

Manual Setup

Install

VCR Output CH : CH 38

Auto Setup

Manual Setup

Install

VCR Output CH : CH 38

VCR

Presetting the Stations Manually

Clearing a Preset Station

VCR

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you

have already set them automatically.

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

option.

3 Press the OK or

Result

: The Install menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

Setup option is selected.

5 Press the OK or

Result

: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6 Press the

7 Press the

8 Press the

9 Press the

10 To change the programme’s name, press the



required.

Result

The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.

Result

or ❷buttons to select a programme number as

❿

button to preset the station.

: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.

➛or❿

: The frequency band is scanned and the first station

found is displayed.

or❷

: The first letter of the name flashes.

,❷

❿

to select this option.



❿

to select a Manual Setup option.

buttons to start scanning channel.

buttons until the NAME is selected.

❿ .

buttons to select the Install

or ❷buttons, until the Manual

❿

button.

11 To... Then...

Select a character Press the or❷button until the in the name required character is displayed

Move to the next or Press the ➛or❿buttons previous character respectively.

(letters, numbers or “-” character).

12 If you... Then...

Wish to store the ◆ Press the or❷buttons until the MFT station displayed is selected.

Do not wish to ◆ Press the or ❷buttons until the CH store the station is selected. displayed

13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all the required

stations have been stored.

14 On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the

menu.

◆ Press the

◆ Press OK to store the station

◆ Press the

◆ Go back to the beginning of Step 12

➛or❿

picture, if necessary.

scanning the frequency band and display the next station

buttons to adjust the

➛or❿

buttons to go on

If you have stored a TV station:

◆ That you do not require

◆ At the wrong programme position

you can cancel it.

1 After pressing the MENU, press the OK or

Result: The Setup menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

option.

3 Press the OK or

Result

:The Install menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

Setup option is selected.

5 Press the OK or

Result

:The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6 Press the corresponding

preset TV station (PR) is selected.

,❷

❿

to select this option.



or ❷buttons, until the Manual

❿

to select a Manual Setup option.



or ❷buttons, until the required

❿ .

buttons to select the Install

7 Press the CLEAR button.

8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards until all the

required stations have been cleared.

9 On completion, press the RETURN button four times to exit the

menu.

Language : English

Install

User Set Auto Power Off : Off Screen Messages : On

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