Samsung LA46A900G1R User Manual

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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen.

Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention

• is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.

Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left, right and

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Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after-images.

• To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images.

center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause a similar effect to the screen. Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.

Contents

CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV

List of Parts ..........................................................................2

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Viewing the Control Panel ....................................................3

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Viewing the Connection Panel .............................................4

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Viewing the Remote Control .................................................6

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Mini Remote Control ............................................................7

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Using the Remote Control Backlight Buttons .......................7

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............................8

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Switching On and Off ...........................................................9

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Placing Your Television in Standby Mode.............................9

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Viewing the Menus ...............................................................9

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Using the TOOLS Button ......................................................9

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Plug & Play .........................................................................10

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SETTING THE CHANNELS

Storing Channels Automatically .........................................11

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Storing Channels Manually ................................................12

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Adding / Locking Channels ................................................13

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Sorting the Stored Channels ..............................................14

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Assigning Channels Names ...............................................14

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Fine Tuning Channel Reception .........................................15

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SETTING THE PC

Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) ......28

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Display Modes ....................................................................28

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Setting up the TV with your PC ..........................................29

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WISELINK

Using the WISELINK Function ...........................................30

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Using the WISELINK Menu ................................................31

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Using the PHOTO (JPEG) List ...........................................32

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Using the MP3 List .............................................................35

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Using the Setup Menu ........................................................36

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ABOUT ANYNET

What is Anynet+? ..............................................................37

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Connecting Anynet+ Devices .............................................37

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Setting Up Anynet+ ............................................................38

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Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ Devices ..........39

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Recording ...........................................................................40

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Listening through a Receiver .............................................41

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Check Points before Requesting Service ...........................41

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SETTING THE PICTURE

Changing the Picture Standard ..........................................16

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Adjusting the Custom Picture .............................................16

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Conguring Detailed Settings on the Picture .....................17

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Conguring Picture Option .................................................18

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Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults .......19

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Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ...................................20

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SETTING THE SOUND

Sound Features ..................................................................21

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Selecting the Sound Mode .................................................22

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Connecting Headphones (Sold separately) .......................22

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SETTING THE TIME

Setting and Displaying the Current Time ............................23

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Setting the Sleep Timer ......................................................23

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Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ............24

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

Choosing Your Language ...................................................24

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Melody / Entertainment / Energy Saving ...........................25

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Setting the Logo Lighting ...................................................26

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Selecting the Source ..........................................................27

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Editing the Input Source Names ........................................27

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Teletext Feature .................................................................42

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Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel .....44

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Technical and Environmental Specications .....................45

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Symbol Press Note One-Touch

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Button

List of Parts

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Remote Control & Batteries

(AA X 2ea)

RF Cable

PC Audio Cable

Owner’s Instructions

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Warranty card / Safety Guide / Registration Cards (Not available in all locations)

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You cannot use the cover at the back of the TV unless you use the cables supplied with the TV.

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However, since the cable to be connected to the Side panel is not supplied with the product, connect the Side panel using a general off-the-shelf cable.

Mini Remote Control (2ea) &

Batteries(3Vx2ea)

HDMI Cable

(2ea)

Component Cables

(2ea)

Warranty card

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Cleaning Cloth Power Cord

HDMI/DVI Cable D-Sub Cable

Audio Cables

(4ea)

Safety Guide

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Video/Audio Cables

Registration Cards

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Viewing the Control Panel

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The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

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LOGO

You can configure the ARMANI and SAMSUNG logo lights at the bottom of the TV as required.

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

SPEAKERS

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Viewing the Connection Panel

1 2 3 4 5

Power Input

[Side Panel Jacks]

The product colour and shape may vary depending on the model.

Whenever you connect an external device to your TV, make sure that power on the unit is turned off.

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When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable.

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1 PC IN [PC] / [AUDIO]

Connect to the video and audio output jack on your PC.

2 Connecting External A/V Devices (AV IN 1)

Connect RCA cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.

Connect RCA audio cables to “R - AUDIO - L” on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out

connectors on the A/V device.

3 HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2, HDMI IN 3

Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD players)

No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.

When using an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you must use the HDMI IN 2 jack.

What is HDMI?

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“High Denition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high denition digital video data and multiple channels of

digital audio.

The HDMI/DVI terminal supports DVI connection to an extended device with the appropriate cable (not supplied). The

difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size, has the HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed, and supports multi - channel digital audio.

The TV may not output sound and pictures may be displayed with abnormal colour when DVD players/Cable Boxes/

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Satellite receivers supporting HDMI versions older than 1.3 are connected. When connecting an older HDMI cable and there is no sound, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN 2 jack and the audio cables to the DVI IN (HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the back of the TV. If this happens, contact the company that provided the DVD player/Cable Box/

Satellite receiver to conrm the HDMI version, then request a rmware update. HDMI cables that are not 1.3 may cause annoying icker or no screen display.

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DVI IN(HDMI2) [R-AUDIO-L]

DVI audio outputs for external devices.

Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component

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HDMI/DVI 50Hz X X X O O O O HDMI/DVI 60Hz X O X X O O O

Component O O O O O O O

480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p

4 ANT IN

To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources:

An outdoor aerial / A cable television network / A satellite network

5 SERVICE

Connector for SERVICE only.

6 WISELINK

Connect a USB mass storage device to view photo les (JPEG) and play audio les (MP3).

7 S-VIDEO or VIDEO / R-AUDIO-L

Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD or Camcorder.

Connect RCA audio cables to [R-AUDIO-L] on your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V

device.

8 HEADPHONES JACK

Headphone may be connected to the headphone output on your set. While the head phone is connected, the sound from the built-in

speakers will be disabled.

9 AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L]

Connect RCA audio cables to AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio in

connectors on the Amplier or DVD Home Theatre.

0 COMPONENT IN

Connect component video cables (optional) to component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on the rear of your set and the other ends

to corresponding component video out connectors on the DVD. If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and DVD, you should connect the Set-Top Box to the DVD and connect the DVD to

component connector ("PR", "PB", "Y") on your set. The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DVD) are sometimes labeled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb and Cr.

Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to "R - AUDIO - L" on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio out

connectors on the DVD.

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Viewing the Remote Control

1 Television Standby button 2 Selects the TV mode directly 3 Number buttons for direct channelNumber buttons for direct channel

access

4 One/Two-digit channel selection 5 + : Volume increase

– : Volume decrease

6 Available source selectionAvailable source selection 7 It display “Channel List” on the

screen.

8 Use to quickly select frequentlyUse to quickly select frequently

used functions.

9 Use to see information on theUse to see information on the

current broadcast

0 Colour buttons :Colour buttons :

Use these buttons in the Channel list and WISELINK, etc.

@ Press to select the optional displayPress to select the optional display

and sound modes for sports, cinema and games.

# Use these buttons in the DMA,Use these buttons in the DMA,

WISELINK and Anynet+. ( : This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet+ feature)

$ Press to backlight the buttons on the

remote. This function is convenient for using at night or when the room is dark. (Using the remote control with the (ON/OFF) button set to On will reduce the battery usage time.)

% Previous channel ^ Temporary sound switch-offTemporary sound switch-off & P : Next channel

P : Previous channel

* Displays the main on-screen menuDisplays the main on-screen menu

( This function enables you to viewThis function enables you to view

and play photo and music files from an external device.

) Returns to the previous menuReturns to the previous menu a Control the cursor in the menuControl the cursor in the menu b Exit the on-screen menuExit the on-screen menu c SRS TS XT selection d Picture size selection e Selects the HDMI mode directly. f Picture effect selection

Teletext Functions

2 Exit from the teletext display 6 Teletext mode selection

(LIST/FLOF)

7 Teletext store 8 Teletext size selection 9 Teletext reveal 0 Fastext topic selection ! Alternately select Teletext,

Double, or Mix.

% Teletext sub page & P : Teletext next page

P :

* Teletext index ) Teletext hold b Teletext cancel

Teletext previous page

The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.

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Mini Remote Control

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Mini Remote Control is a simplified remote control that consists of the power, channel and volume buttons only.

1 Infrared - LED (Light emitting diode)

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Use the Mini Remote Control with the Infrared - LED (Light emitting diode) pointing towards the TV.

2 Television Standby button

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This button only works when you press it for longer than 1.5 seconds.

3 : Next channel

: Previous channel 4 + : Volume increase

– : Volume decrease

Using the Remote Control Backlight Buttons

Use this feature in dark surroundings and when you are unable to see the remote control buttons clearly.

1. Press the (ON/OFF) light button.

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Pressing the (ON/OFF) light button toggles between ON and OFF.

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When ON, the button backlight is turned on for a moment. Pressing a remote control button when the remote control is on turns the button

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backlight on for a moment. If you touch or move the remote control and the motion is detected by the sensor of the remote control, the button backlight will be turned on for a moment.

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The remote contains two small movement sensors that control the backlight function. If you shake or drop the remote, you may hear the sensors rattle. This is normal and is not a defect. The button backlight will not be turned on when the remote control is turned off.

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Normal Remote Control

1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the gure.

2. Install two AA size batteries.

Make sure to match the "+" and "–" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside

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the compartment.

3. Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using

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the remote control for a long time. Using the remote control with the (ON/OFF) button set to On will reduce the

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battery usage time.

Mini Remote Control

1. Press the left and right grooves of the remote control battery compartment cover

inwards at the same time.

The remote control battery compartment cover will be projected outwards

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slightly.

2. Pull the groove at the bottom of the remote control battery compartment cover

forwards to separate the cover.

3. Insert the corresponding 3V(CR2450) Lithium battery.

4. Put the battery cover in.

If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:

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1. Is the TV power on?

2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

3. Are the batteries drained?

4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?

5. Is there a special uorescent light or neon sign nearby?

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Switching On and Off

The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.

1. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

2. Press the POWER button or the TV button on the remote control to turn the TV on.

The programme that you were watching last is reselected automatically.

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3. Press the numeric button (0~9) or channel up/down (

When you switch the set on for the very rst time, you will be asked to choose language in which the menus are to be displayed.

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) button on the remote control.

4. To switch your set off, press the POWER button again.

Placing Your Television in Standby Mode

Your set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).

1. Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The screen of the TV is turned off.

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2. To switch your set back on, simply press the POWER , numeric buttons (0~9), TV button or channel up/down (

) button

again.

Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).

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It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial.

Viewing the Menus

1. With the power on, press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen. The menu’ s left side has icons: Picture, Sound,

Channel, Setup, Input.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the icons.

Then press the

ENTER

button to access the icon’s sub-menu.

3. Press the EXIT button to exit. The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about one minute.

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Mode : Standard  Backlight 7 Contrast 95 Brightness 45 Sharpness 50 Colour 50

Tint G50 R50

Detailed Settings  sMore

Move Enter Return

Picture

Using the TOOLS Button

You can use the TOOLS button to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. The “Tools” menu change depending on which external input mode you are viewing.

1. Press the TOOLS button.

The “Tools” menu will appear.

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a menu.

3. Press the ▲/▼/◄/►/

For a more detailed description of each function, refer to the corresponding page.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), see page 38

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Picture Mode, see page 16

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Sound Mode, see page 21

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Sleep Timer, see page 23

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SRS TS XT, see page 21

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Energy Saving, see page 25

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Dual l-ll, see page 22

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PIP (Component, HDMI, PC mode), see page 20

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Auto Adjustment (PC mode), see page 29

♦

ENTER

buttons to display, change, or use the selected items.

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Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Picture Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Custom Sleep Timer : Off SRS TS XT : Off Energy Saving : Off Dual l-ll : Mono

Move Enter

Tools

Exit

Plug & Play

When the TV is initially powered on, several basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available.

1. Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The message "Start Plug & Play" is displayed with "OK" selected.

2. Select the appropriate language by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

Press the

3. Press the ◄ or ► button to select “Store Demo” or “Home Use”, then the

ENTER

button to conrm your choice.

ENTER

button.

We recommend setting the TV to "Home Use" mode for the best picture in your home environment.

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"Store Demo" mode is only intended for use in retail environments.

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4. The message "Check antenna input." is displayed with "OK" selected.

Press the

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ENTER

button.

Please check that the antenna cable is connected correctly.

5. Select the appropriate area by pressing the▲ or ▼ button.

Press the

The "Auto Store" menu is displayed with the "Start" selected. Press the

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7. Press the

ENTER

button to conrm your choice.

ENTER

button. The channel search will start and end automatically. Press the

ENTER

button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

After all the available channels are stored, the "Clock Set" menu appears.

ENTER

button. Select the "Month", "Day" , "Year", "Hour", "Minute", or "am/pm" by pressing the ◄ or ► button. Set the "Month", "Day" , "Year", "Hour", "Minute", or "am/pm" by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.

You can also set the “Month”, “Day”, “Year”, “Hour” and "Minute" by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.

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8. Press the press the

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♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

ENTER

Even if the

button to conrm your setting. The message “Enjoy your viewing” is displayed. When you have nished,

button.

ENTER

button is not pressed, the message will automatically disappear after several seconds.

Language: Select your language. Area: Select your area. Auto Store: Automatically scans for and stores channels available in the local area. Clock Set: Sets the current time for the TV clock.

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play.

Enter

If you want to reset this feature...

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the

2. Press the

ENTER

button again, to select "Plug & Play".

For further details on setting up options, refer to the page 10.

The “Plug & Play” feature is only available in the TV mode.

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ENTER

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button.

Plug & Play  Language : English  Time  Melody : Off  Entertainment : Off  Energy Saving : Off 

PIP

Logo Lighting : Both On 

Move Enter Return

Start Plug & Play.

Enter Return

Setup

Plug & Play

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Storing Channels Automatically

You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your area). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However, you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the

2. Press the

ENTER

button to select "Area".

3. Select the appropriate area by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the

ENTER

button to conrm your choice.

4. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Auto Store", then press the

5. Press the

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ENTER

button.

The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the

ENTER

button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the "Channel" menu.

6. After all the available channels are stored, the "Sort" menu appears. (refer to page 14)

ENTER

button.

Area : Auto Store  Manual Store  Channel Manager  Sort  Name  Fine Tune 

Move Enter Return

Channel

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Storing Channels Manually

You can store television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose:

♦ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. ♦ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the

2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Manual Store", then press the

3. Select the required option by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the

ENTER

button.

ENTER

button.

4. When you are satised with your setting, press the

ENTER

button.

5. Press the EXIT button to exit.

Programme (Programme number to be assigned to a channel)

♦

Press the ▲ or ▼ button until you nd the correct number.

You can also select the channel number directly by pressing the numeric buttons

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Area : Auto Store  Manual Store  Channel Manager  Sort  Name  Fine Tune 

Move Enter Return

Programme : P 2 Colour System : Auto  Sound System : BG  Channel : C 3 Search : 77 MHz Store : ?

(0~9).

Colour System: Auto/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/NTSC3.58

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Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required colour standard.

Sound System: BG/DK/I/M

♦

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required sound standard.

Channel (When you know the number of the channel to be stored)

♦

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).

Press the ► button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required number.

You can also select the channel number directly by pressing the numeric buttons (0~9).

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If there is abnormal sound or no sound, re-select the sound standard required.

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Search (When you do not know the channel numbers)

♦

Press the ▲ or ▼ button to start the search.

The tuner scans the frequency range until the rst channel or the channel that you selected is received on the screen.

Store (When you store the channel and associated programme number)

♦

Set to "OK" by pressing the

Channel mode

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P (Programme mode): When completing tuning, the broadcasting stations in your area have been assigned to position

ENTER

button.

Move Enter Return

numbers from P00 to P99. You can select a channel by entering the position number in this mode.

C (Air channel mode): You can select a channel by entering the assigned number to each air broadcasting station in this

mode.

S (Cable channel mode): You can select a channel by entering the assigned number for each cable channel in this mode.

Channel

Manual Store

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