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), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing
per week.
Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are
primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on
them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if
your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and
images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video
and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per
week.
Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video
game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as
described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above
guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent
burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and
images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark
bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the
different formats as a full screen picture.
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT
aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered
by your Samsung limited warranty.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Your New TV ................................5
List of Features ..........................................................................................5
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.
• The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
Œ
POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
´
Stand-By Indicator
Lights up when you turn the power off.
- Power Off ; Red
- Power On ; Off
-Timer On ; Green
ˇ
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
¨
SOURCE
Press to switch between viewing TV programs and
signals from connected components.
ˆ
MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.
+
VOL –
Ø
Press to lower or raise the volume and to select items
when using the on-screen menu.
∏
CH
Press to change channels and move between items on
the on-screen menu.
”(
Enter)
While using the on-screen menus, press to activate (or
change) a particular item.
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YOUR NEW TV
Connection Jacks (Side or Front)
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 18.
HC-P4252WHC-P4752W
HC-P5252W
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 game.
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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
10~17.
Œ
Antenna terminals
Two independent cables or antennas can be
connected to these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN” and
“ANT 2 IN” terminals to receive a signal from VHF/
UHF antennas or your cable system.
Use the“ANT 1 OUT” terminal to send the signal
being received by the “ANT 1 IN” terminal out to
another component (such as a Cable Set-Top Box).
The PIP channel can be received only when a signal
source is connected to “ANT 1 IN”.
´
Audio/Video Output jacks
Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a
recording VCR.
ˇ
Video Input jacks
Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD
players and similar devices.
¨
Audio Input jacks
Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD
players and similar devices.
ˆ
S-Video Input jack
Connect to S-VIDEO output jacks of an S-VHS VCR
or DVD player.
Ø∏
COMPONENT Input jacks
(Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L/R)
Connect to the audio and video outputs of DVD or
DTV Set-Top Box. 480i/480p/1080i Y,PB and PR
video signal outputs are available.
”
HDMI/DVI Video Input jack
(High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Connect to the HDMI jack for device with HDMI or
DVI output.
’
DVI Audio Input jacks
(Digital Visual Interface)
Connect to the digital audio output jacks for device
with DVI output.
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YOUR NEW TV
Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote
control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your
Set-Top box, VCR, Cable box or DVD player. See pages 64~65 for details.
Œ
POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
´
P.SIZE
Press to change the picture size.
ˇ
FAV. CH
Press to switch between your
favorite channels.
¨
Number buttons
Press to select channels directly
on the TV.
ˆ
+100
Press to select channels over 100.
For example, to select channel 121,
press the “+100,” then press the
“2” and “1.”
Ø
MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the
sound.
∏
VOL +, VOL -
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
”
SLEEP
Press to select a preset time
interval for automatic shut off.
’
MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
˝
STILL
Press to stop the action during a
particular scene. Press again to
resume normal video.
The still function doesn’t operate in
“Component 1, 2, 3” mode.
Ô
P.MODE
Adjust the TV picture by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal,
customized picture settings.)
SRS TSXT
Activates TruSurround.
Ò
ADD/DEL
Press to add or erase channels in
the TV’s memory. Use to memorize
or erase the fine tuning after fine
tuning channels.
Ú
CAPTION
Press to view closed caption
information.
(Favorite Channel)
(Main picture)
Æ
VCR/DVD Controls
Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewind, Stop,
Play/Pause, Fast Forward.
ı
SET
Used during set up of this remote control, so that
it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR,
Set-Top box, Cable box, DVD, etc.)
˜
RESET
If your remote control is not functioning properly,
take out the batteries and press the RESET
button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert the
batteries and try using the remote control again.
¯
MODE
Selects a target device to be
controlled by this remote control
(i.e., TV, STB, VCR, CABLE or DVD).
˘
PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
¿
CH , CH
Press to change channels.
¸
SOURCE
Each time the button is pressed, all
the inputs connected to the
external component jacks will be
shown in regular sequence.
˛
INFO
Press to display information on the
TV screen.
◊
EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
±
œ/√/†/…
Control the cursor in the menu.
≠
ENTER
While using the on-screen menus,
press ENTER to activate (or
change) a particular item.
–
S.MODE
Adjust the TV sound by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal,
customized sound settings.)
—
MTS
(Multichannel Television
Sound)
Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono”
or “SAP (Secondary Audio
Program)”.
÷
PIP ON
Activates PIP (Picture-In-Picture).
®
CH , CH
Displays the available channels in
sequence. (These buttons change
channels in the PIP window only.)
∑
SELF FOCUS
Press to adjust for the optimum
picture set in the factory.
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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 next page.
If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on
next page.
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads
If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm
twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
1
Place the wires from the twin
leads under the screws on the
300-75 ohm adaptor (not
supplied). Use a screwdriver
to tighten the screws.
10
2
Plug the adaptor into the “ANT
1 IN” terminal on the rear
panel.
INSTALLATION
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
Plug the antenna lead into the
“ANT 1 IN” 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 an
optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
1
Connect both antenna leads to
the combiner.
2
Plug the combiner into the
“ANT 1 IN” terminal on the
rear panel.
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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 1 IN” terminal on the
rear panel.
Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels
œ This terminal might be labeled
1
Find the cable that is
connected to the ANTENNA
OUT terminal on your cable
box.
“ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or
simply “OUT”.
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2
Connect the other end of this
cable to the “ANT 1 IN”
terminal on the rear panel.
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
Find and disconnect the cable
that is connected to the
ANTENNA IN terminal on your
cable box.
“ANT IN”, “VHF IN”, or
simply “IN”.
2
Connect this cable to a twoway splitter. Connect a coaxial
cable between an OUTPUT
terminal on the splitter and the
IN terminal on the cable box.
Incoming Cable
Splitter
Cable Box
3
Connect a coaxial cable
between the ANTENNA OUT
terminal on the cable box and
the B-IN terminal on the A/B
switch.
RF (A/B)
Switch
4
Connect another cable
between the other OUT
terminal on the splitter and the
A-IN terminal on the RF (A/B)
switch.
5
Connect the last coaxial cable
between the OUT terminal on
the RF (A/B) switch and the
“ANT 1 IN” terminal on the
rear panel.
After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B
switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will
need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
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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 10-13). Skip step 1 if you have not yet
connected to an antenna or a cable system.
1
Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT IN” (1 or
2) terminal on the TV and the ANTENNA OUT terminal
on the VCR.
A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If
not, check your local electronics store).
2
Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1
(L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and AUDIO
OUT jacks on the VCR.
If you have a mono VCR, connect L(mono) to VCR
audio out using only one audio cable.
3
Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)”
(or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO
OUT jack on the VCR.
Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or
Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.
• Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on the side panel of TV.
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
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 the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information
about how to record using this kind of connection.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting a DVD Player
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
1
Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN
1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 or 3 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
2
Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN
1 (Y, PB, PR)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 or 3 (Y, PB, PR)”) jacks on
the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player.
For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD
player’s owner’s instruction.
Connecting to Regular Audio and Video jacks
1
Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV
IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
2
Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1
(VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack on the TV
and the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player.
• Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on the side panel of TV.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Set-Top Box to your TV.
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
1
Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
Set-Top Box.
2
Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN
1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 or 3 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box.
3
Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN
1 (Y, PB, PR)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 or 3 (Y, PB, PR)”) jacks on
the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the Set-Top
Box.
The connections for a typical Set-Top Box are shown. For
detailed information, refer to the Set-Top Box instruction
manual.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection high-definition picture source to the
DIGITAL INPUT jack on the TV, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in
their digital forms. (This DIGITAL INPUT jack is for use in the future when high-bandwidth
digital content protection DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS are put on the market.)
1
Connect a set of audio cables between the “DVI IN
(AUDIO-L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the Set-Top Box.
2
Connect a video cable between the “HDMI/DVI IN”
jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the Set-Top
Box.
• The DIGITAL INPUT jack can only be used with 1080i and 480p picture signals. Set the DTV decoder
DIGITAL OUTPUT jack output setting to 1080i or 480p. The DIGITAL INPUT jack is not compatible
with the picture signal of a PC.
Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Connect a HDMI cable between the “HDMI/DVI IN”
jacks on the TV and the HDMI OUT jacks on the SetTop Box.
Please check that the HDMI source is powered on.
If not, you can not select “HDMI” in the “Source List”
on-screen menu.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting a Camcorder
The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow
you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing an External Signal
Source” on page 39).
1
Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are
usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder.
TV Side Panel (HC-P4252W)
2
Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV 3 (L, R)”
jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder.
If you have mono camcorder, connect L(mono) to
camcorder audio out using only one audio cable.
3
Connect a video cable between the “AV 3 (VIDEO)” (or “SVIDEO2) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the
camcorder.
The audio-video cables shown here are usually included
with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics
store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a
set of two cables.
• This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your TV may be
different.
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INSTALLATION
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
1
Slide the back cover all the
way out to open the battery
compartment of the remote
control.
2
Install two AAA size batteries.
3
Replace the cover.
œ Make sure to match the “+”
and “
–” ends of the batteries with
the diagram inside the
compartment.
œ Remove the batteries and store
them in a cool, dry place if you
won’t be using the remote control
for a long time. (Assuming typical
TV usage, the batteries last for
about one year.)
• The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
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Chapter Three
OPERATION
Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
Plug & Play Feature
When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and
subsequently as below.
œ Plug & Play feature doesn’t
1
Press the POWER button on the
remote control.
The “Start Plug & Play” is
displayed.
Press the ENTER button to start.
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play
OK
EnterExit
work when the V-Chip is
activated or when in the A/V
mode.
2
The “Language” menu is
displayed.
Press the … or † button to
select the appropriate language,
then press the ENTER button.
3
The “Check antenna input” is
displayed.
Make sure that the antenna is
connected to the TV, then press
the ENTER button.
4
The “Air/CATV” menu is
displayed.
Press the … or † button to
select the video signal source,
then press the ENTER button.
Plug & Play
Language
English
Français
Español
MoveEnterSkip
Plug & Play
Check antenna input.
OK
EnterSkip
Plug & Play
Air/CATV
Air
STD
HRC
IRC
MoveEnterSkip
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OPERATION
5
The “Auto Program” menu is
displayed.
Press the ENTER button to start
the auto program.
The TV begins memorizing all of
the available stations.
6
When it has finished, the “Clock
Set” menu is displayed.
Set the clock.
Plug & Play
Auto Program
Stop
EnterSkip
Plug & Play
Auto Program
75 Channels are memorized.
OK
EnterSkip
Plug & Play
Clock Set
HourMinam/pm
-- --
MoveAdjust
EnterSkip
œ For details, see page 27.
Air 6
œ For details, see page 36.
am
7
When you have finished, press
the ENTER button.
The message “Enjoy your
watching.” is displayed.
8
If you want to reset this feature:
Press the MENU button.
Press the … or † button to
select “Setup”, then press the
ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to
select “Plug & Play”, then press
the ENTER button.
The “Start Plug & Play” is
displayed.
Plug & Play
Enjoy your watching.
Exit
T V
Time
Plug & Play
Language: English
Self Focus
Blue Screen: On
Caption
† More
MoveEnterReturn
Setup
√√
√√
√√
√√
√√
√√
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OPERATION
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
Viewing the Menus
1
Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
There are five menu groups:
“Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”,
“Channel” and “Setup”.
2
Press the … or † button to move
to an item you want in the menu.
Press the œ or √ button to
display, change or use the
selected items.
Press the ENTER button to enter
items in the menu.
3
Press the EXIT button to exit.
T V
Source List: TV
Edit Name
MoveEnterExit
T V
Source List: TV
Edit Name
MoveEnterReturn
Input
Input
√√
√√
œ You can also use the MENU,
CH/, VOL+/-and
√√
√√
(
ENTER) buttons on the
control panel of the TV to make
selections.
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Viewing the Display
Press the INFO button on the
remote control.
The TV displays the current
channel, the status of certain
picture and sound settings and
the current time.