SAMSUNG LE26B350F1W User Manual

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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

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

WARNINGS:

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Image retention, commonly known as screen burn-in, can occur on most types of television if the same image is displayed continuously. The most common causes of image retention are logos that remain stationary on the TV screen. These logos are common on many programmes received via a Setop Box.

To reduce this risk, avoid displaying still images for long durations and lower the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. Extended viewing of movies and programs in aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio of the TV may cause image retention. Always endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function. This will help eliminate the black borders and fit the picture to the entire area of the screen. Using a video game console may cause image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input, avoid displaying still images for long durations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture.

IMPORTANT:

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Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty.

Digital TV Notice

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1. Functionalities related to Digital TV(DVB) are only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C(MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cableTV service. Please check with your local dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal.

2. DVB-T is the DVB European consortium standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television and DVBC is that for the broadcast transmission of digital TV over cable. However, some differentiated features like EPG (Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video on Demand) and so on, are not included in this specification. So, they cannot be workable at this moment.

3. Although this TV set meets the latest DVB-T and DVB-C standards, as of [August, 2008], the compatibility with future DVB-T digital terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be guaranteed.

4. Depending on the countries/areas where this TV set is used some cable-TV providers may charge an additional fee for such a service and you may be required to agree to terms and conditions of their business.

5. Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with some cable service providers.

6. For more information, please contact your local Samsung customer care centre.

Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

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A still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screen

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

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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.

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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

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

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 centre 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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Viewing the Control Panel ................................................................. 2

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Accessories ....................................................................................... 3

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

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Remote Control ................................................................................. 6

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ......................................... 6

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OPERATION

Viewing the menus ............................................................................ 7

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Placing Your Television in Standby Mode .......................................... 8

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Plug & Play Feature ........................................................................... 8

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CHANNEL CONTROL

Conguring the Channel Menu .......................................................... 9

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Managing Channels .........................................................................11

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PICTURE CONTROL

Conguring the Picture Menu .......................................................... 13

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Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display .................................... 15

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Setting up the TV with your PC........................................................ 16

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SOUND CONTROL

Conguring the Sound Menu ........................................................... 17

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Selecting the Sound Mode .............................................................. 18

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SETUP

Conguring the Setup Menu ............................................................ 19

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INPUT / SUPPORT

Conguring the Input Menu ............................................................. 22

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Conguring the Support Menu ......................................................... 22

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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Teletext Feature ............................................................................... 24

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Installing the Stand .......................................................................... 25

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Installing the Wall Mount Kit ............................................................ 25

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Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock ............................................. 25

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Securing the TV to the Wall ............................................................. 26

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Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel .................. 27

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Specications .................................................................................. 27

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License

TruSurround HD, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround HD technology is

incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Symbol

N O T

Note One-Touch Button TOOL Button

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GENERAL INFORMATION

POWER

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance.

Product design and specications may be changed without notice in order to enhance product performance.

Viewing the Control Panel

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

The front panel buttons can be activated by touching them with your nger.

SOURCE E: Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the

ENTERE button on the remote control.

MENU: Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.

3 Y

4 z

POWER INDICATOR: Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode.

6 P 7

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

SPEAKERS

: Press to increase or decrease the volume.

In the on-screen menu, use the

: Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the

buttons on the remote control.

(POWER): Press to turn the TV on and off.

buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control.

buttons as you would use the ▼ and ▲

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Accessories

Remote Control &

Batteries (AAA x 2)

(M4 X L16)

Stand Screw X 6 Cleaning Cloth

Owner’s Instructions

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

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

Power Cord Cover-Bottom

Viewing the Connection Panel

1 2 3 4 5 6

Power Input

[TV Rear Panel]

[TV Side Panel]

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.

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

ANT IN

Connects to an antenna or cable TV system.

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HDMI IN 1 (DVI), 2

Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled AV devices (Set-Top Boxes, DVD / Blu-ray player)

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

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The HDMI IN 1 (DVI) jack can be used to connect a PC.

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What is HDMI?

‘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.

PC / DVI AUDIO IN

Connect to the audio output jack on your PC.

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DVI audio outputs for external devices.

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PC IN

Connect to the video output jack on your PC.

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Connects to a Digital Audio component such as a Home theatre receiver.

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When the HDMI IN jacks are connected, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the TV outputs 2 channel audio

only. If you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the Optical jack on the DVD / Blu-ray player or Cable / Satellite Box

directly to an Amplier or Home Theatre, not the TV.

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EXT

Connector

EXT O O O Only TV or DTV output is available.

Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players.

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COMMON INTERFACE Slot

When not inserting ‘CI CARD’ in some channels, ‘Scrambled Signal’ is displayed on the screen.

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The pairing information containing a telephone number, CI CARD ID, Host ID and other information will be displayed in

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about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your service provider.

When the channel information conguration has nished, the message ‘Updating Completed’ is displayed, indicating that

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the channel list is now updated. You must obtain a CI CARD from a local cable service provider. Remove the CI CARD by carefully pulling it out with your

hands since dropping the CI CARD may cause damage to it. Insert the CI-Card in the direction marked on it.

The place of the COMMON INTERFACE Slot may be different depending on its model.

CAM is not supported in some countries and regions, check with your authorized dealer.

COMPONENT IN / AV IN

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

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

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and connect the DTV (or DVD) to component connector (PR, PB, Y) on your set. The PR, PB and Y connectors on your component devices (DTV or DVD) are sometimes labelled Y, B-Y and R-Y or Y, Cb

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and Cr. Connect RCA audio cables (optional) to [R-AUDIO-L] on the rear of your set and the other ends to corresponding audio

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out connectors on the DTV or DVD. The COMPONENT IN jack is also used as the AV IN jack.

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Connect the video cable to the COMPONENT IN [Y/VIDEO] jack and the audio cable to the COMPONENT IN [R-

AUDIO-L] jacks.

KENSINGTON LOCK (depending on the model)

The Kensington Lock (optional) is a device used to physically x the system when used in a public place. If you want to

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use a locking device, contact the dealer where you purchased the TV. The location of the Kensington Lock may be different depending on its model.

Video Audio (L / R) RGB Video + Audio (L / R)

Input Output

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Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV.

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

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

POWER : Television Standby

button.

NUMERIC BUTTONS : Press to

change the channel.

3 E

: Performs the same function as the ENTERE key of the directional keys. When switching channels with the numeric buttons, and you press the channel number and then the

ENTERE key, the channel is

immediately switched.

4 Y

SOURCE: Press to display

CH LIST: Displays the Channel

TOOLS: Use to quickly select

INFO: Press to display

COLOURS BUTTONS: Use

TV: Selects the TV mode directly.

PRE-CH: Enables you to return

MUTE M: Press to temporarily

P </P >: Press to change

: Press to increase or

decrease the volume.

and select the available video sources.

List on screen

frequently used functions.

information on the TV screen.

these buttons in the Channel list menus etc.

to the previous channel you were watching.

cut off the sound.

channels.

MENU: Displays the main on-

screen menu

FAV.CH: Press to switch to your

favourites channels.

RETURN: Returns to the

previous menu

 UP▲/DOWN▼/LEFT◄/

RIGHT►/ENTERE: Use to

select on-screen menu items and change menu values.

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EXIT: Press to exit the menu.

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SUBT.: Digital subtitle display

GUIDE: Electronic Programme

Guide (EPG) display

Teletext Functions

5 0

: Teletext mode selection

(LIST / FLOF)

6 8

: Teletext store

7 4

: Teletext size selection

8 5

: Teletext reveal

Fastext topic selection

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: Alternately select

Teletext, Double, or Mix.

: Exit from the teletext display : Teletext sub page : Teletext next page

: Teletext previous page : Teletext index : Teletext hold : Teletext cancel

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

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

2. Install two AAA size batteries.

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

compartment.

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

remote control for a long time.

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

Is the TV power on?

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Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

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Are the batteries drained?

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Is there a power outage or is the power cord unplugged?

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

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OPERATION

Viewing the menus

Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to select and adjust different functions.

1. Press the MENU button.

The main menu is displayed on the screen. Its left side has icons: Picture, Sound,

Channel , Setup, Input, Support.

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

Press the ◄ or ► button to access the icon’s sub-menu.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to items in the menu.

Press the ENTERE button to enter items in the menu.

4. Press the ▲/▼/◄/► button to change the selected items. Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.

5. Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.

Using the remote control buttons

Button Operations Button Operations

RETURN

EXIT

Display the main on-screen menu. Return to the previous menu.

Exit the on-screen menu.

▲/▼/◄/►/

ENTER

Example: Setting the TV’s Brightness in the Picture Menu

Adjusting the Brightness to 80

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1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Picture

Mode :Standard ►

Backlight : 8

Contrast : 95

Brightness : 45

Sharpness : 50

Colour : 50

Tint (G / R) : G50 / R50

Move the cursor and select an item. Select the currently selected item.

Conrm the setting.

Picture

Mode : Standard

Backlight : 8

Contrast : 95

Brightness : 45

Sharpness : 50

Color : 50

Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

2. Press the ENTERE button to select Picture.

3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Brightness.

4. Press the ENTERE button.

5. Press the ◄ or ► button until the brightness becomes 80.

6. Press the ENTERE button. Press the EXIT button to exit from the menu.

Picture

Mode :Standard ►

Backlight : 8

Contrast : 95

Brightness : 45

Sharpness : 50

Color : 50

Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

Backlight : 8

Picture

Contrast : 95

Brightness :45  ►

Sharpness : 50

Color : 50

Tint (G/R) : G50/R50

Advanced Settings

Picture Options

Picture Reset

Brightness 45

Move L Adjust E Enter R Return

Brightness 80

Move L Adjust E Enter R Return

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 POWERP button on the remote control. The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on your set.

2. To switch your set back on, simply press the POWERP button again. Do not leave your set in standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). It is best to

unplug the set from the mains and aerial.

Plug & Play Feature

When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently.

1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. control. The message You can set the

menu language. is displayed.

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

button to conrm your choice.

You can set the menu language.

Menu Language : English ►

Plug & Play

3. Press the ◄ or ► button to select Store Demo or Home Use, then the ENTERE button. We recommend setting the TV to Home Use mode for the best picture in your home environment.

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

If the unit is accidentally set to Store Demo mode and you want to return to Home Use (Standard): Press the Volume

button on the TV. When the volume OSD is displayed, press and hold the MENU button on the TV for 5 seconds.

4. Press the ENTERE button. Select the appropriate country by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTERE button to

conrm your choice.

5. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the channel source to memorize. Press the ENTERE button to select Start. Digital & Analogue: Digital and Analogue channels.

Digital: Digital channels. Analogue: Analogue channels.

The channel search will start and end automatically.

Press the ENTERE button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.

After all the available channels are stored, the message Set the Clock Mode. is displayed.

6. Press the ENTERE button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Auto, then Press the ENTERE button. If you select Manual, Set current date and time is displayed.

If you have received a digital signal, the time will be set automatically. If not, select Manual to set the clock. (refer to page

19)

7. The connection method to provide the best quality HD is offered. After conrming the method, press the ENTERE button.

8. The message Enjoy your TV is displayed. When you have nished, press the ENTERE button.

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 ENTERE button.

2. Press the ENTERE button again to select Plug & Play.

3. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The default PIN number of a new TV set is ‘0-0-0-0’. If you want to change PIN number, use the Change PIN function. (refer to page 20)

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

Enter

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CHANNEL CONTROL

ConguringtheChannelMenu

Country

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The PIN number input screen appears. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.

Analogue Channel

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You can change the country for analogue channels.

Digital Channel

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You can change the country for digital channels.

Auto Store

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You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers.

If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function, the PIN input window appears.

Digital & Analogue

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Digital and Analogue channels.

Digital

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Digital channels.

Analogue

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Analogue channels.

Manual Store

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Scans for a channel manually and stores it in the TV’s memory.

If a channel is locked using the Child Lock function, the PIN input window appears.

Digital Channel

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Manual store for digital channels.

Digital Channel is only available in DTV mode.

Channel: Set the Channel number using the ▲, ▼ or number (0~9) buttons.

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Frequency: Set the frequency using the number buttons.

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Bandwidth: Set the bandwidth using the ▲, ▼ or number (0~9) buttons.

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When it has nished, channels are updated in the channel list.

Analogue Channel

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Manual store for analogue channel.

Programme (Programme number to be assigned to a channel): Sets the programme number using the ▲, ▼ or number (0~9)

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buttons.

Colour System → Auto / PAL / SECAM / NTSC4.43: Sets the colour system value using the ▲ or ▼ button.

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Sound System → BG / DK / I / L: Sets the sound system value using the ▲ or ▼ button.

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Channel (When you know the number of the channel to be stored): Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S

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(Cable channel). Press the ► button, then press the ▲, ▼ or number (0~9) buttons to select the required number.

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

If there is abnormal sound or no sound, reselect the sound standard required.

Search (When you do not know the channel numbers): Press the ▲ or ▼ button to start the search. The tuner scans the

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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

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Channel mode

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

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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

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

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Channel

Country   ►

Auto Store

Manual Store

Now & Next Guide

Full Guide

Default Guide : Now/Next

Channel List

ENTERE button.

Now & Next Guide / Full Guide

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The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as a result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available.

For detailed procedures on using Now & Next Guide and Full Guide, refer to the descriptions on page 11.

You can also display the guide menu simply by pressing the GUIDE button. (To congure the Default Guide, refer to the

descriptions.)

Now & Next Guide

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For the six channels indicated in the left-hand column, displays the Current programme and the Next programme information.

Full Guide

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Displays the programme information as time ordered One hour segments. Two hours of programme information is displayed which may be scrolled forwards or backwards in time.

DefaultGuide→Now&NextGuide/FullGuide

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You can decide whether to display either the Now & Next Guide or the Full Guide when the GUIDE button on the remote control is pressed.

Channel List

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For detailed procedures on using the Channel List, refer to the ‘Managing Channels’ instructions.

You can select these options by simply pressing the CH LIST button on the remote control.

Channel Mode

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When press the P >/< button, Channels will be switched within the selected channel list.

Added Ch.

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Channels will be switched within the memorized channel list.

Favourite Ch.

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Channels will be switched within the favourite channel list.

Fine Tune

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If the reception is clear, you do not have to ne tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to ne tune the channel manually.

Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk “*” on the right-hand side of the channel number in the

channel banner.

To reset the ne-tuning, select Reset by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button and then press the ENTERE button.

Only Analogue TV channels can be ne tuned.

LNA(LowNoiseAmplier)

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If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplier boosts the incoming signal).

Not available in DTV or external input mode.

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