Samsung LT-P468W User Manual

SAMSUNG LCD TV Owner’s Instructions

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) U.S.A

Samsung Electronics America Service Division

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

CANADA Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care

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

BN68-00665D-02

Owner’s Instructions

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

LT-P468W

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).

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.

If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for

Caution

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.

•

Digital Ready TV: When the TV receives HD-grade signals (and the set-top box output is 1080i).

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.

If the borders at the top, bottom and the center of the screen remain fixed

Caution

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):

When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a set-top box).

• When you watch an analogue

(regular) broadcast on a widescreen TV (with the 4:3 screen mode selected).

If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for

Caution

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 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.

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.

If the borders at the left, right and the center of the screen remain fixed for

Caution

an extended period of time, the amounts 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.

Features

A TV with High-Definition and SRS TruSurround XT sound

• No image distortion with a viewing angle over 160 degrees

• Simulated 5.1 Channel sound using the SRS TruSurround XT function

√ See page 80

• Enjoy DVDs in higher definition with Progressive Scan

√ See page 30

Easier viewing with multiple functions

• The Auto Volume function solves volume control problems experienced when changing channels.

• Variable Screen Size: 4 : 3 for TV programs and Widescreen for movies √ See page 68

My Color Control

Users can set colors to their preference by adjusting blue, green and pink tones.

√ See page 62

√ See page 79

Dynamic Contrast

Automatically detects the input video signal and adjusts to create optimum contrast

Anynet

Anynet is an AV network system that enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video (AV) devices from this TV. √ Please refer to the supplied Anynet owner’s instructions.

Brightness Sensor

Adjusts the screen brightness automatically depending on the surrounding environment.

Color Weakness Enhancement Mode

This enables those with a color weakness to view images as those with normal vision do.

√ See page 65

√ See page 66

√ See page 67

A simple connection to a PC enables you to use this TV as a Monitor

• Automatic recognition of the PC connection using VESA Plug & Play

√ See page 101

• By connecting both a PC VIDEO and AUDIO CABLE (sold separately) to your TV, you can enjoy both picture and sound.

√ See page 100

Before Reading This Manual:

Please refer to the following before reading the remainder of this manual.

Symbols Used Throughout the Text

Symbol Name

Before You

Begin

One-Touch

Button

Caution

Note

Checklist Prior to Activating Functions

Functions Controlled by a Single Button

Situations where a function could be disabled or the setup could be erased

General advice for product operation and relevant page numbers

Definition

Using the Owner’s Instructions

1. Read all the safety instructions before using this product.

√ Please refer to the safety Guide Manual

2. Refer to Troubleshooting if problems arise. √ See page 108

3. Refer to the Index to quickly search for information. √ See page 120

4. Refer to the Glossary for term definitions. √ See page 112

5. Refer to the Screen Menu for an easy understanding of the menu structure. √ See page 113

 2004 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd reserves the copyright for this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Features .............................................................................................................................. 2

Before Reading this Manual............................................................................................ 3

Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4

Getting started

Your TV and Accessories................................................................................................. 8

Wall Installation Instructions .......................................................................................... 16

Using the Anti-Theft Lock ................................................................................................ 21

Connection & Input Source Setup

Checklist Before Installation ........................................................................................... 24

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas............................................................................... 25

Connecting Cable TV......................................................................................................... 26

Connecting a VCR.............................................................................................................. 28

Connecting & Viewing Satellite TV ................................................................................ 29

Connecting a DVD Player................................................................................................. 30

Connecting a Digital Set-Top Box (STB)........................................................................ 32

Connecting a Camcorder/Gaming Device..................................................................... 33

Connecting an Amplifier/Home Theater (Variable Audio Output) ............................ 34

Connecting a HDMI Corresponding Device.................................................................. 35

Connecting to a Digital Audio System ........................................................................... 36

Connecting a Sub Woofer Speaker................................................................................ 36

Source List Setup .............................................................................................................. 37

Editing Input Source Names............................................................................................ 38

Front Panel/Rear Panel/Accessories 8 Remote Control 10 Using Your Remote Control 12 Setting Up Your Remote Control 13 Programming the Remote Control for Other Components 14

Notes & Checking Parts 16 Attaching Your TV to the Wall Attachment Panel Bracket 17 Adjusting the Angle of the Bracket

Setting the Initialization

Plug & Play Feature .......................................................................................................... 40

Setting Channels................................................................................................................41

Selecting the Video Signal-Source 41 Storing Channels Automatically 42 Adding Channels 44 Erasing Channels 45

Customizing the Picture.................................................................................................... 46

Fine Tuning the Channels 46 Setting the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) 47

Choosing a Menu Language............................................................................................ 48

Viewing Closed Captions.................................................................................................. 49

Setting the Picture

Selecting a Picture Mode ................................................................................................ 52

Customizing the Picture Settings.................................................................................... 53

Adjusting the Background Color..................................................................................... 54

Setting the DNIe ................................................................................................................55

Picture-in-Picture Function ............................................................................................. 56

Picture-in-Picture Function 56 Changing the Contents of the PIP Image 57 Swapping the Main Image and PIP Image 58

Changing the Size of the PIP Window 59 Changing the Position of the PIP window 60 Changing the PIP Channel 61

Setting the My Color Control ........................................................................................... 62

My Color Control 62 My Color Control Custom Settings 64

Dynamic Contrast Settings .............................................................................................. 65

Brightness Sensor Settings............................................................................................. 66

Setting the Color Weakness Enhancement Mode....................................................... 67

Changing the Screen Size................................................................................................ 68

Film Mode Setup................................................................................................................ 70

Digital Noise Reduction.................................................................................................... 71

Blue Screen Mode Setup................................................................................................. 72

Freezing the Picture.......................................................................................................... 73

Setting the Sound

Selecting the Sound Mode .............................................................................................. 76

Adjusting the Equalizer..................................................................................................... 77

Setting Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) .............................................................................. 78

Automatic Volume Control............................................................................................... 79

SRS TruSurround XT Setup.............................................................................................. 80

Setting the Sub Woofer Output....................................................................................... 81

Selecting the Sub(PIP) Window Sound......................................................................... 82

Setting up the Melody Sound.......................................................................................... 83

Setting the Clock

Setting the Current Time .................................................................................................. 86

Setting the On/Off Timer................................................................................................... 87

Setting the Sleep Timer.................................................................................................... 90

Using the V-Chip

Setting up your Personal ID Number (PIN)................................................................... 92

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip ................................................................................. 93

How to Set-Up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”............................. 94

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating”............................................... 95

Important Notes About Parental Locks......................................................................... 96

How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English............................................ 97

How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French ............................................ 98

Connecting to a PC

Checklist Before Connecting to a PC............................................................................. 100

PC Software Setup............................................................................................................ 101

Connecting to a PC............................................................................................................ 102

Auto Screen Adjustment.................................................................................................. 104

Adjusting the Frequency .................................................................................................. 105

Fine Tuning (Vertical Tuning)........................................................................................... 106

Adjusting the Screen Position......................................................................................... 107

Initializing the Screen Settings ....................................................................................... 108

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 110

Miscellaneous Information

Storage & Maintenance................................................................................................... 114

Accessories and Items Sold Separately....................................................................... 115

Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 116

Screen Menu Structure.................................................................................................... 117

Specifications .................................................................................................................... 123

Index .................................................................................................................................... 124

Getting started

Your TV and Accessories .................................... 8

Wall Installation Instructions ................................ 16

Using the Anti-Theft Lock..................................... 21

Your TV and Accessories

Front Panel/Rear Panel

Getting started

Front Panel Buttons

Your TV and Accessories

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1 SOURCE Button

Checks the connection status of all input sources or selects an item from the menu screen.

2 MENU Button

Press to open or exit from the on-screen menu, or return to the previous item.

3 VOLUME Button

Press to adjust the volume. Also used to select an item or make an adjustment in the on-screen menu.

4 TIMER indicator

When the TV is turned on, the TIMER indicator blinks several times. This indicator illuminates when the TIMER mode is set to the “On” position with the remote control after setting the clock and the On or Off timer. Even if the power is turned off, this indicator stays lit. (Clock must be set before using this function.)

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5 Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the

TV.

6 BRIGHT Sensor

Senses the ambient light and adjusts the brightness automatically.

7 CHANNEL Button

Press to change channels. Also press to move up or down in the on-screen menu.

8 POWER Button

Press to turn the TV on and off.

9 Speakers

You can hear TV sound from the speakers.

”ˆ

Rear Panel Jacks

Getting started

Your TV and Accessories

1 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

2 HDMI INPUT

3 DVI INPUT

4 DVI AUDIO INPUT

5 PC AUDIO INPUT

6 PC INPUT

7 COMPONENT1 VIDEO

INPUT

8 COMPONENT2 VIDEO

INPUT

9 COMPONENT1 AUDIO

INPUT

10 COMPONENT2 AUDIO

INPUT

11 S-VIDEO INPUT1

12 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

13 VIDEO INPUT1

14 VIDEO OUTPUT

15 ANTENNA INPUT

16 AUDIO INPUT

17 AUDIO OUTPUT

18 ANYNET

19 POWER INPUT

20 VIDEO INPUT2

21 AUDIO INPUT

22 S-VIDEO INPUT2

23 HEADPHONE JACK

Your TV and Accessories

Remote Control and Accessories

Getting started

Remote Control Buttons

Œ ˝

Your TV and Accessories

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∏

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1 POWER 2 P.SIZE

3 Numbers √ See pages 43~45

4 +100 √ See page 43

5 MUTE

6 Volume Control

7 Anynet

8 MENU

9 Move & ENTER √ See page 12

10 LCD Display

11 P.MODE √ See page 52

12 MODE √ See page 13 13 PRE-CH

14 SOURCE √ See pages 28~35

15 Channel Buttons √ See pages 43~45

16 INFO

17 EXIT

√ See page 69

Press to change the screen size.

Press to select channels.

Press to select channels over 100.

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Please refer to the Anynet Owner’s Instructions.

Press to display the on-screen menu.

Press to select or move to menu values.

Shows the battery status and selected input source device.

Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings).

Press to return to the previous viewing channel.

Press to select or check the status of the TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component1, Component2, HDMI, DVI or PC.

Press to change channels.

Displays current channel’s receiving sensitivity, input signal, picture standard, sound standard, and time.

Signal Strength ( ) display

The < > (Signal Strength) symbol is displayed by pressing the [INFO] button. This symbol displays signal strength for your watching TV channel. The more signal bar is the better TV gets sensitivity on current channel.

Press to exit from the menu.

˘ ¿ ¸

˛ ◊ ± ≠

–

—

∑

18 STILL √ See page 73

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

19 PIP √ See page 56

Press this button to control the PIP window.

20 ADD/DEL √ See pages 44~45

Press to add or erase channels.

21 AUTO PROG. √ See page 42

Press to automatically store selected channels.

22 DNIe √ See page 55

Press to improve picture quality.

23 PC

Press to check the status of the PC connection or select PC mode.

24 VIDEO/DVD Buttons 25 SET

26 MTS √ See page 78

27 SRS TSXT √ See page 80

28 SIZE (PIP) √ See page 59

29 Channel (PIP) √ See page 61

30 RESET

√ See page 13

Press to set to VIDEO, Cable TV or DVD.

Press to choose stereo, mono or Secondary Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

Press to enjoy simulated 5.1 Channel surround sound with 2.1 channel speakers.

Press to make PIP window small, double1. double2.

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

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

Getting started

Your TV and Accessories

Accessories

Remote Control (BN59-00435B) Batteries (1.5V, AAA type) (4301-000103)

Power Cable (3903-000085)

Anynet Cable (BN39-00518A)

Antenna Cable (AA39-00039A)

Owner’s Instructions/Anynet AV Owner’s Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual/ Warranty Card ; 2EA/Registration Card

Getting started

Your TV and Accessories

Using Your Remote Control

Using the Move and ENTER Buttons

Moves to an upper menu item.

Moves to a lower menu item.

Adjusts the selected item (to the right)

Using Your Remote Control

Adjusts the selected item (to the left)

Press to select the chosen item.

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

1. Hold down the area and slide the cover out.

2. Install two AAA size 1.5V batteries ensuring that the

“+” and “-“ ends of the batteries are correctly aligned.

3. Replace the cover.

Remote Control Operation Angle

The remote control operation angle lies within a 30˚ angle to the right or left of the TV and up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV.

• Properly dispose of the expired batteries. Contact

Caution

your local government or community disposal service for disposal practices in your area. Keep them away from small children.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. When replacing the batteries, replace them both.

• If the Remote Control will not be in use for a while, remove the batteries.

Your TV and Accessories

Setting Up Your Remote Control

This TV's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box or DVD. It can also operate Samsung set-top boxes. After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, CATV, DVD or STB. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.

Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR, Cable box or DVD player

Turn off your VCR. (or Cable box, DVD player)

Press the [MODE] button.

The Mode is changed whenever [MODE] button is

pressed.

Press the [SET] button on your TV's remote

control.

Getting started

Setting Up Your Remote Control

Enter 3 digits of the VCR (Cable box or DVD) code

listed on next page for your VCR (Cable box or DVD).

Press the [POWER] button. Your VCR (Cable box or DVD) should turn on. If it turns on, your remote control is now set correctly.

If it does not turn on, repeat steps above, but try one of the other codes listed for the brand of particular yours.

Once your remote control is set up, press the [MODE] button any time you want to use the remote control to

operate VCR (Cable box or DVD).

• The remote control may not be compatible with all DVD

Note

Players, VCRs, Cable boxes.

• The remote control can only operate STB made by Samsung.

• When your remote control is in the VCR, CATV, DVD or STB mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’s volume.

• When your remote control is in the TV mode, the VCR or

DVD control buttons (rewind, stop, play/pause and fast forward) still operate your VCR or DVD.

Your TV and Accessories

Programming the Remote Control for Other Components

Getting started

VCR Remote Control Codes

Programming the Remote Control for Other Components

Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes

DVD Remote Control Codes

Getting started

Programming the Remote Control for Other Components

Getting started

Notes & Checking Parts

Wall Installation Instructions

Notes & Checking Parts

Installation Notes

1. The Wall Attachment Panel is sold separately.

2. Do not install the product in any location other than a vertical wall.

3. To protect the performance of your product and prevent problems, avoid the following locations:

• Any place vulnerable to vibration or impact: The product may come off and break.

• Near smoke and fire detectors: The sprinkler may be activated upon detecting heat from the product.

• Near high voltage: The reception for your product may be interrupted.

• Near heat sources: The product may get overheated.

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[VMTL-4600]

Wall Mount Bracket Screws Plastic Screw Anchors

Wall Installation Instructions

Attaching Your TV to the Wall Attachment Panel Bracket

Getting started

How to Attach the TV to the Bracket (sold separately)

1. Remove the 6 screws from the back of the TV.

Attaching Your TV to the Wall Attachment Panel Bracket

2. Separate the stand from the monitor.

Remove 6 screws

Getting started

Wall Installation Instructions

Attaching Your TV to the Wall Attachment Panel Bracket

3. Assemble the plastic screw anchors and the screws. (See the picture below.)

Attaching Your TV to the Wall Attachment Panel Bracket

4. Tighten the screw assemblies (as shown in Picture 3) to the back of the TV.

6 Screw Assemblies

5. Put the four holders on the back of the TV into the holes on the wall bracket Œ, lower the TV ´, and hang the

TV on the bracket. Fasten the TV securely to the wall bracket with stick screws as shown in will not separate.

ˇ so that the two

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Wall Bracket

Attaching Your TV to the Wall Attachment Panel Bracket

Wall

Getting started

Wall Installation Instructions

Adjusting the Angle of the Bracket

How to Adjust the Mounting Angle

Factory Default

The Wall Mount Bracket is delivered separately. Please tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket.

Adjusting the Angle of the Bracket

Changing the Angle

. Attach the TV to the wall bracket.

(Follow the instructions below.)

2. Pull the upper part of the TV (which has been attached to the bracket) forward in the direction of the arrow and adjust the angle.

3. You can adjust the angle to your liking between 0-15˚. (±2˚)

1. Contact an authorized technician when installing the wall attachment panel.

2. After hanging the TV on the wall bracket, check from both sides to see if the plastic screw anchors are securely in place.

Caution

3. Be careful not to get your fingers caught during installation or while adjusting the angle of the bracket.

4. Make sure the wall brackets are tight. Otherwise, the TV may fall from the wall and hurt someone.

Captive screw

Using the Anti-Theft Lock

The Kensington lock is a device used to physically secure the LCD TV when using it in a public place.

• The LCD TV is designed to use the anti-theft lock.

• The lock device is used to secure the LCD TV when it is used in a public place.

• The appearance and locking method may differ depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the Owner’s

Instructions provided with the lock for proper use.

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Figure 2

Figure 1

Getting started

Using the Anti-Theft Lock

1. Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV (Fig. 1), and turn it in the locking direction (Fig. 2).

2. Connect the Kensington lock cable.

3. Secure the Kensington lock to a desk or a heavy stationary object.

Connection & Input Source Setup

Checklist Before Installation ................................ 24

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas.................... 25

Connecting Cable TV......................................... 26

Connecting a VCR............................................. 28

Connecting & Viewing Satellite TV....................... 29

Connecting a DVD Player................................... 30

Connecting a Digital Set-Top Box (STB) ................ 32

Connecting a Camcorder/Gaming Device ........... 33

Connecting an Amplifier/Home Theater (Variable

Audio Output)................................................... 34

Connecting a HDMI Corresponding Device.......... 35

Connecting to a Digital Audio System .................. 36

Connecting a Sub Woofer Speaker ..................... 36

Source List Setup ............................................... 37

Editing Input Source Names................................ 38

Checklist Before Installation

Please check the following before connecting other devices to your TV.

Connection & Input Source Setup

Check Before Installation

1. Please read the Owner’s Manual of the device you are going to connect. The device may have a different number of terminals and locations depending on

the model.

2. Do not supply power to the device until all connections are complete. Supplying power in the middle of connecting may cause damage to your product.

3. Make sure that the right (red) and left (white) audio jacks are correctly connected.

4. Check the type of jacks on the back of the product you wish to connect to your TV.

Checklist Before Installation

Please refer to the table below for the connection order of products you own.

Products You Own Connection Order

LCD TV + VIDEO Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices on Page 28 LCD TV + CATV Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices on Pages 26~27 LCD TV + SATELLITE Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices on Page 29 LCD TV + DVD Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices on Page 30 LCD TV + STB Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices on Page 31 LCD TV + CAMCORDER/ Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices GAMING DEVICE on Page 32 LCD TV + Amplifier/Home Devices Theater(Variable Audio Output) LCD TV + HDMI Devices CORRESPONDING DEVICE LCD TV + DIGITAL AUDIO Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices SYSTEM on Page 36 LCD TV + SUB WOOFER Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input Devices on Page 36

Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input on Page 34 Please refer to the User’s Manual regarding Input on Page 35

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Connection & Input Source Setup

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 75ohm Round Leads” on next page.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on next page.

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

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 the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver

to tighten the screws.

Plug the adaptor into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom

of the back panel.

Antennas with 75-ohm Round 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.

Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel.

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Connection & Input Source Setup

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

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

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on the

bottom of the rear panel.

You can connect different cable systems to your TV,

Connecting Cable TV

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 VHF/UHF antenna terminal on back of the TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT

terminal on your cable box.

Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF

antenna terminal on the back of the TV.

including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels.

Connecting Cable TV

Connection & Input Source Setup

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.

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

Connecting Cable TV

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Incoming Cable

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 OUTterminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the

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.)

Incoming Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF(A/B)

Switch

Cable Box

RF(A/B)

Switch

RF(A/B)

Switch

Connecting a VCR

Connection & Input Source Setup

Rear Panel of LCD TV

Connecting a VCR

Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.

• Connect either the indoor/outdoor antenna cable, the CATV antenna cable or the Satellite antenna cable.

Connect the video cable between the [Video 1 In (yellow)] terminal on the back of the TV or the [Video2 In (yellow)] terminal on the side of the

TV and the [Video Out (yellow)] terminal on the back of the VCR.

Viewing VCR Playback

VCR

S-Video

Cable

Video Cable

√

Note

Audio Cable Coaxial Cable

Connect the audio cable between the [Left (white) -Audio- Right (red)] terminals on the side or back of the TV and the [Audio (white/red) Out] terminals on the VCR.

Supply power to your TV and VCR after making all the connections.

For a VCR with an S-VIDEO terminal, connect the SVideo cable between the [S-Video In] on the TV and the [S-Video Out] terminal on the VCR. For connection of the audio cable please follow the instructions above.

SOURCE

Turn your TV on, then press the [SOURCE] button

to select <AV1> or <AV2>.

• If <AV1> or <AV2> is unavailable, please check that the video cable is connected correctly.

Turn on your VCR, then press the [PLAY] button.

•If you have connected the TV and the VCR using an S-Video cable, press the

Note

[SOURCE] button to select <S-Video1> or <S-Video2>.

•If you have connected the video cable to the [AV2] terminal, select <AV2>.

•Audio and video cables are sold separately.

AV1

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