Samsung LNR238WX-XAA User Manual

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Samsung Electronics America

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Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

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Canada

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TV LCD

R3228W-LN / R328W-LN / R2668W-LN / R268W-LN / R238W-LN

BN68-00801L-00

LN-R238W

LN-R268W

LN-R2668W

LN-R328W

LN-R3228W

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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Precautions When Displaying a Still Image

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

•Digital Ready TV: When you select the regular screen (4:3) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 480p).

•Digital Ready TV: When you select the wide screen (16:9) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 1080i).

•Digital Ready TV: When the TV receives HD-grade signals

(and the set-top box output is 1080i).

Although digital broadcasting must be in the wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters sometimes show programs made originally in the regular screen format (4:3) by converting the signals into digital form, in which case the left and right side edges of the screen are cropped.

Note: If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces.

Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn.

When you watch a digital HD-grade broadcast on a regular (4:3) TV with the screen size "16:9" or "Panorama" selected, you will be able to watch the program but the top and bottom edges of the screen will be cropped.

Note: If the borders at the top, bottom and the center of the screen remain fixed for an extended period of time, the amount of light transmission will also remain varied and as a result the borders may leave traces.

Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn.

•Integrated Digital TV (Wide-screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (receives 480p regular signals).

•Digital Ready TV (wide-screen): digital TV: When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a set-top box).

•When you watch an analog (regular) broadcast on a wide-screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected).

•When you watch a DVD, CD or a video in wide-screen (21:9) format on a wide-screen (16:9) TV.

•When you connect a computer or a game console to the TV and select the 4:3 screen mode.

Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn.

If you connect a DVD player, computer or a game console to the wide-screen TV and watch a movie or play a game in regular (4:3) or wide (21:9) screen mode, the left and right side edges, or the top and bottom edges of the screen will be cropped.

Do not leave the screen in pause mode for extended periods of time as you may experience temporary or permanent image burn.

CO N T E N T S
Chapter 1: General Information
List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
If the remote control doesn’t work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Chapter 2: Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Cable without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels . . . . .	9
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels . . .	9
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Connecting an S-VHS VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Connecting a Digital TV Set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via DVI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Chapter 3: Operation
Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Using the Channel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Using the Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel . . . . .	19
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Using Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Memorizing the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Selecting the Video Signal-source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) . . . . . . . . . .	25
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
To Select the Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
To Edit the Input Source Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Chapter 4: Picture Control
Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Adjusting the Color Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
Digital Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
My Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Easy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Detail Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Dynamic Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Brightness Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39

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Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Activating Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image . . . . . . . . . .	41
Changing the PIP Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Changing the Size of the PIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Changing the Position of the PIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
PIP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Chapter 5: Sound Control
Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Setting the TruSurround XT (SRS TSXT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Automatic volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Selecting the Internal Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Selecting the Main or Sub (PIP) Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Chapter 6: Channel Control
Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Chapter 7: PC Display
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) . . . . . . .	51
How to Auto Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Adjusting the Screen Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Changing the Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
Initializing the Screen Position or Color Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Chapter 8: Time Setting
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58

Chapter 9: Function Description

Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘TV Parental Guidelines’ . 64

How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip

Blocks a Channel (‘Emergency Escape’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ . . . . . 69 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ . . . . . . 70 Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Setting the Blue Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Selecting the Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	75

Appendix

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Disconnecting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-R238W / LN-R268W / LN-R2668W) . 78 Installing the Wall Mount Kit (LN-R328W / LN-R3228W) . . . . . . . . . . 79 Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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List of Features

Excellent Picture Quality

-DNIe technology provides life-like clear images.

-My Color Control: Colors can be set to your preference by adjusting pink,blue and green.

-Dynamic Contrast: Automatically detects the input visual signal and adjusts to create

optimum contrast.

- Brightness Sensor: Adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the brightness of the surrounding environment.

SRS TruSurround XT

- SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual Dolby surround system.

Convenience

-The TV utilizes the HDMI system to implement perfect digital sound and picture quality.

-The Anynet system enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video (AV) devices from this TV.

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	RF Cable	Power Cord	Anynet Cable
(BN59-00455A)	(AA39-00039A)	(3903-000085)	(BN39-00518B)
& Batteries (AAA x 2)

			M4 X L16
Cleaning Cloth	Owner’s	Anynet AV	Stand Screw
	Instructions	Owner’s	(6002-001294) x 4
		Instructions

Cover-Bottom Stand (BN63-01674A) (23”, 26” BN96-01727A)

(32” BN96-01733A)

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Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV

Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel

The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

Note: The product color may vary depending on the model.

SOURCE

Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component 1, Component 2, PC, HDMI). Also used to confirm your choice on the on-screen menu.

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

– VOL +

Press to decrease or increase the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu.

Press to change channels.

Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu.

(POWER)

Press to turn the TV on and off.

POWER INDICATOR

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

LIGHT DETECTING SENSOR

Adjusts the brightness of the screen automatically by detecting brightness of the surrounding environment. This sensor works when the Brightness Sensor is on.

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

SPEAKERS

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Rear Panel Jacks

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 7-18.

COMPONENT IN 1, 2

Connect component video/audio from a DVD/Set-top box.

PC IN

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

SERVICE

Connector for service only.

AV IN

Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR.

S-VIDEO IN

Video inputs for external devices with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR.

Anynet

Refer to “Anynet AV Owner’s Instructions”.

HEADPHONE JACK

Connect a set of external headphones for private listening.

HDMI/DVI IN

Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output.

Use the HDMI/DVI terminal for DVI connection to an external device. You should use the DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter

for the connection, and the ‘R -AUDIO -L’ terminal on DVI-IN for sound output. (HDMI/DVI IN terminal does not support PC.)

AUDIO OUT

Connect to the audio input jack on your amplifier.

ANT IN

Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

POWER INPUT

Connect the supplied power cord.

KENSINGTON LOCK

Refer to “Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock” on page 80.

	Speaker			Audio Out

	RF	AV, S-Video	Component, PC, HDMI	RF	AV, S-VIDEO	Component, PC, HDMI

Internal Mute Off	Speaker Output	Speaker Output	Speaker Output	Sound Output	Sound Output	Sound Output

Internal Mute On	Mute	Mute	Mute	Sound Output	Sound Output	Sound Output

Video No Signal	Mute	Mute	Mute	Mute	Sound Output	Sound Output

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Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off. (See page 19)

STILL

Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video. (See page 34)

NUMBER BUTTONS

Press to change the channel.

+100

Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1”. (See page 19)

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound. (See page 20)

Displays the main on-screen menu. (See page 21)

CAPTION

Controls the caption decoder. (See page 71)

PIP

Picture-in-Picture ON/OFF. (See page 40)

SLEEP

Press to select a time for the TV to turn off automatically. (See page 57)

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel. (See page 19)

CH and CH (Channel UP/Down)

Press CH or CH to change channels. (See page 19)

VOL + and VOL -

Press to increase or decrease the volume. (See page 20)

SOURCE

Press to display all of the available video sources. (See page 27)

INFO

Use to see information on the current broadcast. (See page 21)

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

UP / DOWN / LEFT / RIGHT / ENTER

Use to select on-screen menu items and change menu values.

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Anynet

Press the Anynet button to bring up the Anynet menu. (Refer to “Anynet AV Owner’s Instructions”.)

S.MODE

Adjusts the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or selects your personal, customized sound settings). (See page 43)

MTS

(Multi channel Television Stereo)

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). (See page 46)

AUTO PROG.

Press to automatically store selected TV/Cable channels. (See page 25)

ADD/DEL

Use to store and delete channels to/from memory. (See page 26)

DNIe

DNIe Demo On/Off.

Off : DNIe Demo mode is deactivated.

On : The right-hand side of the screen shows the improved DNIe image.

The left-hand side of the screen shows the original image.(See page 35)

VCR/DVD Functions (Only Anynet mode)

- Rewind	- Stop
- Play/Pause	- Fast Forward

SRS

Selects TruSurround XT mode. (See page 45)

P.MODE

Adjusts the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings. (See page 29)

P.SIZE

Press to change the screen size. (See page 33)

Press to switch to the PC mode. (See pages 52~55)

SWAP

Press to interchange the main picture and the sub (PIP) picture. (See page 41)

SIZE

Press to make the PIP window small, double1, double2. (See page 42)

POSITION

Press to select the position of sub (PIP) picture. (See page 42)

RESET

When your remote does not work, change the batteries and press the RESET button for 2-3 seconds before use.

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the cover out completely.

Install two AAA size batteries.

Replace the cover.

Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time.

The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage,

the batteries last for about one year.)

If the remote control doesn’t work

Check the following:

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 fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby?

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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 8.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate

VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 8.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 ohm adapter

(not supplied).

Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Plug the adapter into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

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Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adapter (available at most electronics shops).

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

UHF

VHF

Plug the combiner into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

ANT IN

UHF

VHF

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Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on back of the TV.

Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

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

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

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 RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

	1
	Find and disconnect
	the cable that is
	connected to the
	ANT IN terminal	ANT IN
	on your cable box.	ANT IN
	on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled

“ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

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Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Connect an RF cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Cable Box

Connect an RF cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

	RF (A/B)
Cable Box	Switch
Cable Box

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

Incoming

cable

Splitter

	RF (A/B)
Cable Box	Switch

Connect the last

RF cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.

Incoming
cable	Splitter
	Splitter	RF (A/B)
		RF (A/B)
	Cable Box	Switch

ANT IN

TV Rear

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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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 7-10).

Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.

Connect the cable or antenna to the

ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR.

VCR Rear Panel

Incoming Cable

or Antenna

Connect an RF cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the VCR and the ANT IN terminal on the TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

RF Cable

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Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

RF Cable

If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV.

Connect a video cable between the

VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN [VIDEO] jack on the TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

Video Cable (Option)

RF Cable

Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.

* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

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Connecting an S-VHS VCR

Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)

To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

RF Cable

Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

RF Cable

Connect an S-Video cable between the

S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

S-Video Cable (Option)

RF Cable

An S-Video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.)

* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

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Connecting a DVD Player

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.

Connect an audio cable between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

DVD Player Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

Connect a component cable between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 [PR, PB, Y] jacks on the

TV and the COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR] jacks on the DVD player.

DVD Player Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

Component Cable (Option)

Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player owner's manual. Be sure to match the component video and audio connections. For example,

if connecting the video cable to Component In 1, connect the audio cable to Component In 1 also.

* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

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Connecting a Digital TV Set-top box

The connections for a typical Set-top box are shown below.

Connect an audio cable between the COMPONENT IN 1 or COMPONENT IN 2 [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-top box.

Set-Top Box Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

Connect a component

cable between the	Set-Top Box Rear Panel	TV Rear Panel
cable between the		TV Rear Panel
COMPONENT IN 1 or
COMPONENT IN 2
[PR, PB, Y] jacks on the
TV and the
COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR]
jacks on the Set-top box.
	Audio Cable (Option)
	Component Cable (Option)

Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your Set-top box owner's manual.

* Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT [R-AUDIO-L] jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the Amplifier/ DVD Home Theater.

Amplifier/DVD Home Theater

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable (Option)

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Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via DVI

This can be applied only if there is the DVI Output connector on the external device.

Connect a DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI adapter between the HDMI/DVI connector on the TV and the DVI connector on the DVD player/Set-top box.

DVD Player Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

DVI-to-HDMI Cable (Option)

Connect an audio cable between the DVI IN [R-AUDIO-L] jack on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player/Set-top box.

DVD Player Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable

(Option)

DVI-to-HDMI Cable (Option)

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Connecting a DVD/Set-top box via HDMI

This can be applied only if there is the HDMI Output connector on the external device.

Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI/DVI connector on the TV and the HDMI connector on the DVD player/Set-top box.

DVD Player Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

HDMI Cable (Option)

Note: No sound connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection.

What is HDMI?

•HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable without compression.

•“Multimedia interface” is a more accurate name for it especially because it allows multiple channels of digital audio (5.1 channels).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.

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Connecting a PC

Connect a PC video cable(D-Sub) between PC IN [PC] connector on the TV and the PC output connector on your computer.

TV Rear Panel

PC Video Cable (Option)

Connect a PC audio cable between

PC IN [AUDIO] on the TV and the Audio Out of the sound card on your computer.

TV Rear Panel

PC Audio Cable (Option)

PC Video Cable (Option)

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Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button on the remote.

You can also use the POWER button on the front of the panel.

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

Press the CH / buttons to change channels.

When you press the CH / buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels). You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. See pages 22-23 to memorize channels.

Using the Number Buttons

Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. ex) To select channel 27, press “ ” “ ”.

To select channel 108, press “ ” “ ” “ ”.

When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized. To change to single-digit channels (0~9) faster, press “0” before the single digit. (For channel “4” press “0”, then “4”.)

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel

Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.

To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

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