Samsung HC-P5256W User Manual

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HC-P5256W

PROJECTION TELEVISION

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

Samsung Electronics America Service Division

400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com

Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care

7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca

BP68-00334A-00

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Owner’s Instructions

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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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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 services can be combined into a single digital broadcast.

Digital Television Services

Digital Picture Quality

DTV programs are transmitted in two different formats. The first is Standard Definition Television (SDTV) and the second is High Definition Television (HDTV).

SDTV

program formats include 480-line interlaced (480i) and 480-line progressive (480p) video. 480i programs are essentially a digital version of our current analog TV programs, while the 480p format offers improved image detail over 480i. Some 480p programs are broadcast in widescreen and are comparable to progressive-scan DVD movies in image quality.

HDTV

program formats include 1080-line interlaced (1080i) and 720-line progressive (720p). Both HDTV formats are always broadcast in widescreen, and offer much higher picture quality than SDTV.

Dolby Surround Sound

With DTV, you can listen to a variety of Dolby digital audio formats from Dolby Surround 2.0 to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, using your home audio system. Many HDTV programs are now broadcast with DD 5.1 soundtracks.

Interactive Communications and Datacasting

DTV will allow you to interact with your television; choosing programs from a detailed program guide, ordering products on-line while watching TV, and accessing ancillary data about a program.

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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 versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors

The advantage of an integrated DTV set is that it can tune both analog and digital TV channels at the same time. All you'll need to do is add an external antenna and you are ready to watch DTV.

However, integrated DTV sets are not as common as DTV-ready TVs and monitors. If you already own a DTV-ready TV with component video inputs, you can enjoy DTV broadcasts by simply adding a low-cost DTV set-top receiver and antenna.

NOTE

This television receiver supports the copy protection system regulated by DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). It should be noted that copy protected content may not be viewable depending on your particular connections.

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Q&A

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 UHF and you already get good UHF reception, your present antenna may work fine. The same holds true for VHF DTV reception. Note that in some markets, both VHF and UHF channels are used for DTV broadcasts.

You can find out the latest DTV channel assignments for your area by browsing selected Internet web sites such as www.titantv.com , www.10000watts.com, and www.fcc.gov.

2. How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors?

This depends on whether your local DTV stations are running full power or not and how close your location is to the transmission tower. DTV receivers do not require as much signal as analog TV receivers to produce high-quality images and sound.

Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast. This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio.

3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative

apartment, condominium, or apartment?

The Federal Communications Commission's OTARD Rule (part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996) allows residents of condominiums, townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations to put up outside antennas for reception of broadcast TV signals as long as those antennas are not located in common areas and are no more than 12' in height.

Residents of rental units (apartments, etc) are not covered by the OTARD rules and will have to use indoor antennas to receive DTV broadcasts. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment.

4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service?

Cable TV systems use a different method for transmitting digital TV programs that is currently incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an outdoor or indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs.

The good news is that you won't have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV and HDTV programs. They're free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All you need is an antenna and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality audio.

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Chapter 1: Your New TV

List of Features........................................................................................................................ 8

Accessories.............................................................................................................................. 8

Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ................................................................................ 9

Control Buttons ........................................................................................................ 9

Connection Jacks (Side) ............................................................................................ 10

Connection Jacks (Rear) ............................................................................................ 11

Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2: Installation

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...................................................................................... 14

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .................................................................. 14

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads ........................................................................ 15

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas.............................................................................. 15

Connecting Cable TV .............................................................................................................. 16

Cable without a Cable Box ........................................................................................ 16

Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ............................................ 16

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels.................................... 17

Connecting CableCARD ............................................................................................ 18

Connecting a VCR .................................................................................................................. 18

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV .................................................... 19

Connecting a Camcorder ........................................................................................................ 19

Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i).............................. 20

Connecting to Y, P

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks .......................................................... 20

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box ...................................................................................... 21

Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) ............................................................ 21

Connecting a Digital Audio System ........................................................................................ 22

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier ........................................................................................ 22

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .............................................................................. 23

, PR.............................................................................................. 20

Chapter 3: Operation

Turning the TV On and Off .................................................................................................... 24

Plug & Play Feature ................................................................................................................ 24

Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)...................................................................... 26

Activating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus ................................................ 26

Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus ............................................ 27

Removing the “Self Focus” Message from the Display ................................................ 27

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays .......................................................................... 28

Viewing the Menus.................................................................................................... 28

Viewing the Display .................................................................................................. 28

Selecting a Menu Language .................................................................................................... 29

Selecting the Antenna Input .................................................................................................... 29

Memorizing the Channels ...................................................................................................... 30

Selecting the Video Signal Source .............................................................................. 30

Storing Channels in Memory .................................................................................... 31

Adding and Erasing Channels ................................................................................................ 32

Changing Channels ................................................................................................................ 33

Using the Channel Buttons........................................................................................ 33

Using the Number Buttons........................................................................................ 33

Using the “

Using the Previous Channel ...................................................................................... 33

Selecting Your Favorite Channels ............................................................................................ 34

To Store Your Favorite Channels................................................................................ 34

To View Your Favorite Channels................................................................................ 34

Labeling the Channels ............................................................................................................ 35

Viewing the Channel Lists ...................................................................................................... 36

Picture Control........................................................................................................................ 37

Customizing the Picture ............................................................................................ 37

Using Automatic Picture Settings .............................................................................. 38

Sound Control ........................................................................................................................ 39

Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................ 39

Using the MUTE Button ............................................................................................ 39

Customizing the Sound ............................................................................................ 39

Using Automatic Sound Settings................................................................................ 40

” Button ................................................................................................ 33

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CONTENTS

Chapter 3: Operation

Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................... 41

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually........................................................................ 41

Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically ................................................................ 42

Viewing an External Signal Source .......................................................................................... 43

Setting the Signal Source .......................................................................................... 43

Assigning Names to External input mode .................................................................. 44

Chapter 4: Special Features

Fine Tuning Analog Channels ................................................................................................ 45

Checking the Digital-Signal Strength ...................................................................................... 46

Changing the Screen Size ........................................................................................................47

DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ...................................................................................... 48

Viewing Picture-in-Picture ......................................................................................................49

Activating Picture-in-Picture...................................................................................... 49

Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP ........................................................ 50

Swapping the Sub picture and Main picture .............................................................. 50

Changing the Size of the Sub picture ........................................................................ 50

Changing the Position of the Sub picture .................................................................. 51

Changing the Channel of the Sub picture .................................................................. 51

Freezing the Picture ................................................................................................................ 51

Setting the SRS TSXT .............................................................................................................. 52

Auto Volume .......................................................................................................................... 53

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Digital .......................................................... 54

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog.......................................................... 55

Choosing a Digital Sound Format .......................................................................................... 56

Setting the On/Off Melody ...................................................................................................... 57

Setting the On/Off Timer ........................................................................................................58

Setting the Sleep Timer .......................................................................................................... 59

Using the V-Chip (USA) ..........................................................................................................60

How to Change Your Password.................................................................................. 60

How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls .............................................................. 61

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” ................................ 62

How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X ...................................................................................... 63

Important Notes About Parental Locks...................................................................... 64

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog................................................ 65

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital ................................................ 66

Menu Translucency Level ........................................................................................................ 68

Selecting the DVI Standard......................................................................................................68

Setting the Function Help ...................................................................................................... 69

Electronic Program Guide ...................................................................................................... 70

Viewing the Electronic Program Guide...................................................................... 70

Using the Electronic Program Guide.......................................................................... 71

Viewing Information about a Single Channel ............................................................ 72

Viewing Information about Channels ........................................................................ 73

Reminder List.......................................................................................................................... 74

Reminded Viewing List.............................................................................................. 74

To view the Reminder List ........................................................................................ 75

To remove the scheduled programs .......................................................................... 75

Customizing Your Remote Control .......................................................................................... 76

Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or

DVD player) .............................................................................................................. 76

Remote Control Codes .............................................................................................. 77

(continued)

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Identifying Problems .......................................................................................................... 78

Appendix

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV .................................................................................... 79

Using Your TV in Another Country .................................................................................... 79

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 79

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Chapter One

YOUR N EW TV

List of Features

Your Samsung 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 sharpest picture possible

• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

• A special sleep timer

Picture-In-Picture capability that lets you watch two channels at once

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• Component Video Input jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources

• Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)

• DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)

• Digital Input (Digital Visual Interface) jack

• Digital Audio Output (COAXIAL/OPTICAL) jacks

• AV network system (Anynet) that enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video (AV)

devices from this TV.

• CableCARD slot

Accessories

Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Holder-Caster

(BP61-00447C)

Remote Control

(BP59-00060A)/

AAA Batteries

(4301-000103)

Anynet Cable

(BN39-00518A)

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Owner’s Instructions (1)/ Safety Guide Manual (1)/

Quick Guide Manual (1)/

Anynet AV Owner’s

Instructions (1)

Warranty Cards (2)/

Registration Card (1)

YOUR N EW 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.

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

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.

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Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.

VOL –

Press to lower or raise the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu.

∏

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.

YOUR N EW 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 pages 18~22.

VIDEO Input

Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game.

AUDIO Input

Connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.

S-VIDEO Input

Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.

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YOUR N EW 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 18~22.

ANTENNA terminals

Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use “Cable IN” and “Air IN” terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system. Use the “Cable OUT” terminal to send the signal being received by the “Cable 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 “Cable IN”.

CableCARD Slot

Insert the CableCARD into the slot.

DVI Video Input jack

(Digital Visual Interface) Connect the DVI jack to a device with DVI output.

Anynet

Please refer to the Anynet Owner’s Instructions.

OPTICAL Output jack

Connect to a Digital Audio component.

COAXIAL Output jack

Connect to a Digital Audio component.

∏

Audio/Video Output jacks

Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR.

”

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.

DVI Audio Input jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of a device with DVI.

S-Video Input jack

Connect to S-VIDEO output jacks of an S-VHS VCR or DVD player.

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COMPONENT Input jacks (Y, P

, PR, AUDIO-L/R)

Connect to the Component audio and video outputs of DVD or DTV Set-Top Box. 480i/480p/720p/1080i Y,PB and PR video signal inputs are available.

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YOUR N EW 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 page 76 for details.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

ANTENNA

Press to select “CABLE” or “AIR”.

GUIDE

Press to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide(EPG).

Number buttons

Press to select channels directly on the TV.

Press to select additional channels (digital and analog) being broadcast by the same station. For example, to select channel “54-3”, press “54”, then press “-” and “3”.

VOL -, VOL +

Press decrease or increase the volume.

∏

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

”

Anynet

Please refer to the Anynet Owner’s Instructions.

’

Displays the main on-screen menu.

œ/√/†/…

Controls the cursor in the menu.

MODE

Selects a target device to be controlled by this remote control (i.e., TV, Samsung STB, VCR, Cable box 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.

ENTER

While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item.

MTS

(Multichannel Television

Sound) Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono” or “SAP (Secondary Audio Program)”.

PIP

Activates PIP (Picture-In-Picture).

FAV. CH

Press to switch to your favorite channels.

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CH. LIST

Displays the channel list.

(Favorite Channel)

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YOUR N EW TV

Remote Control (continued)

STILL (Main)

Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video.

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ASPECT

Press to change the picture size.

DNIe

Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine).

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SRS

Activates TruSurround.

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VCR/DVD Controls

Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast Forward.

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SET

Used during set up of this remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, Samsung Set-Top box, Cable box, DVD, etc.)

SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shut off.

CH , CH

Displays the available channels in sequence. (These buttons change channels in the PIP window only.)

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CAPTION

Press to view closed caption information.

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.

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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 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 “rabbit ears”) that has 300ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

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.

Plug the adaptor into the “Cable IN” or “Air IN” terminal on the rear panel.

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INSTALLATION

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the “Cable IN” or “Air 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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

Plug the combiner into the “Cable IN” or “Air 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 “Cable IN” or “Air IN” terminal on the rear panel.

Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.

œ This terminal might be labeled

“ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply “OUT”.

Connect the other end of this cable to the “Cable IN” or “Air IN” terminal on the rear panel.

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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.)

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter. Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch.

œ This terminal might be labeled

“ANT IN,” “VHF IN,” or simply, “IN.”

Incoming Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.

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 CableCARD

You must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable service provider.

Insert the CableCARD into the “CableCARD” slot and the message “CableCARD Inserted” is displayed on the screen. If the channel information does not already exist, the message “Updating Channel List” is displayed during channel information configuration.

Please insert the card as shown.

The pairing information containing a telephone number, CableCARD ID, Host ID and other information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your Service Provider.

When channel information configuration is finished, the message “Updating Completed” is displayed it indicates that the channel list is now updated.

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.

Connect a coaxial cable between the “Air IN” (or “Cable IN”) 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).

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.

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.

If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video connections and remove the video cable. Do not connect the video cable and the S-Video cable to video 1 simultaneously.

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.

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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:

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.)

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.

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.

Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder.

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.

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.

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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

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).

Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (Y, PB, PR)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (Y, PB, PR)”) jacks on the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).

For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player’s (or DTV Set-Top Box) owner’s instruction.

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks

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 (or DTV Set-Top Box).

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 (or DTV Set-Top Box).

• 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

Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the DVI INPUT jack on the TV, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.

Connect a set of audio cables between the “DVI AUDIO (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box.

Connect a video cable between the “DVI INPUT” jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the SetTop Box.

Notes

• The DVI INPUT jack is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer.

• Use a DVI 25-pin cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the TV with a

DTV decoder.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a Digital Audio System

There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today. A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your

audio system owner’s manual.

If your audio system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL OUT” jack on the TV.

If your audio system has a optical digital audio input, connect to the “OPTICAL OUT” jack on the TV. Be certain to remove the black cover from the optical output before inserting the cable.

If your system has both coaxial and optical digital audio inputs, SAMSUNG recommends you use the optical digital output on the TV. Do not connect both optical and coaxial cables. This may damage your audio system.

• OPTICAL: converts the electric signal into an optical light signal, and transmits it through glass fibers. A transmission system of digital audio in the form of a light wave, S/PDIF format using a glass conductor.

• COAXIAL: The digital audio signal is received through a coaxial copper cable.

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier

The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, and adjust the volume level with the volume control on the TV.

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INSTALLATION

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the back cover all the way out to open the battery compartment of the remote control.

Install two AAA size batteries.

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.

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: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and Time Setting.

Note : The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV

for the first time.

Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The message “Menu language, channels and time will be set.” is displayed. Press the ENTER button, then “Select the language of OSD” menu is automatically displayed.

Menu language, channels and time will be set.

Start

Press the ENTER button to enter the language. Press the … or † button to select language, then the ENTER button. “Ant. input check” menu is automatically displayed.

Press the … or † button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. Press the ENTER button to select “Start”.

When selecting Cable TV :

Press the … or † button to select “Cable”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”, then press the ENTER button.

Select the language of the OSD

Menu Language :

Select the antennas to memorize

Air

Cable Air + Cable

Select the cable system.

STD HRC IRC

English

Spanish French

Start

Start Start

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œ If the CableCARD is inserted

into the “CableCARD” slot on the rear panel, “Cable” and “Air+Cable” are not available.

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