To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the guidelines below for viewing distance.
If viewing for an extended period of time, sit as far back from the screen as possible.
When installing the product, make sure to keep
it away from the wall (more than 10 cm/4 inches)
for ventilation purposes.
• Poor ventilation may cause an increase in the
internal temperature of the product, resulting
in a shortened component life and degraded
performance.
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List of Features
Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance
unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features:
• Easy-to-operate remote control
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the front/right side panel or remote control
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose
• Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to memorize your favorite settings
• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels
• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems
• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible
• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening
• A special sleep timer
• Widescreen TV with adjustable image size
• Life-like clear images provided by DNle technology
• My Color Control Mode for corresponding with your color style
• Color Weakness Enhancement Feature
• Game Mode
Accessories
Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.
If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Warranty Card/
Registration Card/
Owner’s Instructions
The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores.
S-VIDEO Cable
Antenna Cable
Safety Guide Manual/
Quick Guide Manual/
HDMI Cable
PC Audio CablePC Cable
Remote Control/
AAA Batteries
Power Cord Cloth-Clean
Component Cables (RCA)HDMI/DVI cable
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Your New Wide TV
Front/Right Side Buttons
The buttons on the front/right side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu
system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
SP-50K3HV/SP-56K3HV/SP-61K3HV
Œ Press to switch between viewing TV
programs and signals from connected components.
´ Press to see the on-screen menu.
ˇ Press to raise or lower the volume and
to select items when using the on-screen menu.
SP-50L6HV/SP-67L6HV
Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components.
Press to see the on-screen menu.
Press to raise or lower the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu.
Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu.
Press to activate (or change) a particular item.
¨ Press to change channels and move between items on the
on-screen menu.
ˆ Press to activate (or change) a particular item.
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Side Panel Jacks
Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or
video game, for example). The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
SP-50K3HV/SP-56K3HV/SP-61K3HV
Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.
(S-Video 3 jack and Audio L/R input 3 are used in conjunction.)
Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game.
Connect the audio signal from a camcorder or video game.
SP-50L6HV/SP-67L6HV
Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game.
Connect the audio signal from a camcorder or video game.
Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.
(S-Video 3 jack and Audio L/R input 3 are used in conjunction.)
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Your New Wide TV
Front Panel LED Indicators
The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV.
The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
SP-50K3HV/SP-56K3HV/SP-61K3HV
POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
SP-50L6HV/SP-67L6HV
Indicator Lights
Indicator Light Key
: Light is On
: Light is Blinking
: Light is Off
TIMER
LAMP STAND BY/TEMPIndication
POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
Standby mode.
A timer pilot lights when Timer Auto On or Off is selected.
Normal operation.
Normal operation (when Timer Auto On or Off is selected).
Lamp is warming up. The normal picture comes on after 25 seconds.
The normal picture comes on after 25 seconds. (when Timer Auto On
or Off is selected)
Air vent cover in the rear of the TV is not properly installed.
Inside temperature of the TV is over normal. Clean the air vent cover
in the rear of the TV. Turn the TV back on after 1 hour.
The lamp does not work, please contact an authorized Service
Center for assistance.
• It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.
• The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating. You’ll occasionally hear it working.
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Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different components
such as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and
two sets of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, see
“Connections”.
Œ
ANTENNA terminal
Connect the cable or antenna in “ANT IN” terminal to receive a
signal from VHF/UHF antenna (Air) or your cable system.
(Refer to pages 16~18)
´
SERVICE
This jack is for service only.
ˇ
VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks
Connect video/audio signals from external sources, such as VCR
or DVD players. (Refer to pages 19~21)
¨
S-VIDEO input jacks
Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player.
(Refer to pages 19~20)
ˆ
VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks
Sends video/audio signals from the TV to an external source,
such as a VCR. These jacks are available only in TV, Video and
S-Video modes. (Refer to pages 19 and 23)
Ø
COMPONENT IN 1, 2 jacks (Y, P
Use these jacks to connect the component video/audio signals
from a DVD player or a Set-Top Box. (Refer to pages 21~22)
B, PR, AUDIO L/R)
∏
PC AUDIO Input jack
Connect these to the audio output jack on your PC.
(Refer to page 86)
”
PC VIDEO Input jack
Connect these to the video output jack on your PC.
’
DVI (Digital Video Interface) AUDIO input jacks
Connect to the digital audio output jacks of a device with DVI
output. (Refer to page 23)
˝
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)/
DVI Input jack (HDMI/DVI IN)
Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output.
This input can also be used as a DVI connection with separate
analog audio inputs. An optional HDMI/DVI cable will be
necessary to make this connection. When using the optional
HDMI/DVI adapter, the DVI analog audio inputs on your TV allow
you to receive left and right audio from your DVI device. (Not
compatible with PC) (Refer to page 22)
Ô
POWER IN
Connect the supplied power cord.
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Your New Wide TV
Remote Control
You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left
and right sides of the TV’s remote control receiver. You can also use your remote control to operate your
VCR, Cable box, DVD player and Set-top box. See pages 34~40 for details.
1. POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
2. Channel Number
Press to directly tune to a particular channel.
3.
-
Use to select a channel over. For exemple,
for channel “122”, press “-” then “2” then
“2”.
4. ANTENNA
Press to select “AIR” or “CABLE”. (STD, HRC,
IRC).
5. CH MGR
Used to display Channel Lists on the screen.
6. VCR/DVD Controls
Controls VCR or DVD functions: Rewind, Stop,
Play/Pause, Fast Forward.
7. VOL +, VOL
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
-
8. MUTE
Press to mute the TV sound.
9. MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
10. ▲, ▼, œ, √, ENTER
Press to select highlight up, down, left, or
right. While using the on-screen menus,
press ENTER to activate (or change) a
particular item.
11. INFO
Press to display information on the TV
screen.
12. PIP (Picture In Picture)
PIP (Picture in Picture) ON/OFF.
13. S.MODE
Select Sound effect. (Refer to page 73)
14. P.MODE
Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of
the preset factory settings (or select your
personal, customized picture settings.)
(Refer to page 54)
15. MTS (Multichannel Television
Stereo)
Press to choose Stereo, SAP(Secondary Audio
Program) or Mono.
16. CAPTION
Controls the caption decoder.
17. Mode
(TV/DVD/STB/CABLE/VCR)
Selects a target device to be controlled by
the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, DVD,
STB, CABLE, or VCR).
18. SOURCE
Press to display all of the available video
sources (TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-Video1,
S-Video2, S-Video3, Component1,
Component2, PC, HDMI).
19. PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
20. DNIe (Digital Natural Image
engine)
Activates DNIe Demo mode.
(Refer to page 59)
21. SLEEP
Press to select a preset time interval for
automatic shut off.
(Refer to page 43)
22. CH /
Press to change channels.
23. EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
24. SRS
Activates TruSurround. (Refer to page 77)
25. STILL
Press to pause the current screen.
(Refer to page 69)
26. P.SIZE
Press to change the screen size.
(Refer to page 57)
27. PIP control buttons
SWAP: Interchange the main and sub
picture. (Refer to page 65)
CH / : Press to display the available
channels in sequence. (These buttons change
channels in the PIP window only.)
(Refer to page 68)
28. RESET
If your remote control is not functioning
properly, take out the batteries and press
the reset button for about 2~3 seconds.
Re-insert the batteries and try using the
remote control again.
29. SET
Used during set up of this remote control,
so that it will work compatibly with other
devices (Set-top box, VCR, Cable box,
DVD, etc.)
NOTE
• This is a special remote
control for the visually
impaired, and has Braille
points on the POWER,
VOL +, VOL
STOP, and PLAY/PAUSE
buttons.
-
, CH /,
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance
degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both
batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote
control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.
Lift the cover at the back of the remote control
upward as shown in the figure.
1
Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to
match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries
2
with the diagram inside the compartment.
Close the cover as shown in the figure.
3
NOTE
• Do not mix battery types, i.e, alkaline and manganese.
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Connections
Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV.
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
If your antenna looks like this:it has 75-ohm round leads.
Plug the antenna lead into
the ANT IN on the
1
rear panel of your TV.
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Connecting Cable TV
You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a Cable box,
and cable with a Cable box that descrambles some or all channels.
Cable without a Cable Box
Plug the incoming cable into
the ANT IN on the
1
rear panel of your TV.
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
Find the cable connected to
the ANTENNA OUT
1
terminal on your Cable box.
This terminal might be
labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF
OUT” or simply “OUT”.
Connect the other end of
the cable to the “ANT IN”
2
terminal on the rear panel
of your TV.
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Connections
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels
To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial
cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store).
Find and disconnect the
cable that is connected to
1
the ANTENNA IN terminal
of your Splitter.
This terminal might be
labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN”
or simply, “IN”. Connect this
cable to a two-way splitter.
Connect a coaxial cable
between an OUT terminal
2
of the splitter and the IN
terminal of the Cable box.
Connect a coaxial cable
between the ANTENNA OUT
3
terminal of the Cable box
and the B-IN terminal of the
RF (A/B) switch.
Connect another cable
between the other OUT
4
terminal on the splitter and
the A–IN terminal on the
RF (A/B) switch.
Connect the last coaxial
cable between the OUT
5
terminal of the RF (A/B)
switch and the ANT IN
on 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 Set-Top Box to the Cable box's output channel, which is usually
channel 3 or 4.)
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Connecting a VCR
Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack
Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO IN (1
1
or 2) (or S-VIDEO IN) jack
on the TV and the VIDEO (or
S-VIDEO) output jack on the
VCR.
Connect a set of audio
cables between the AUDIO
2
IN (1 or 2) jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO output jacks
on the VCR.
NOTES
• For better video, use an
S-Video cable.
• Please be sure to match the
color coded input terminals
and cable jacks.
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
TV Rear Panel
or
2
1
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO OUT
1
jack on the TV and the
VIDEO input jack on the
VCR.
Connect a set of audio
cables between the AUDIO
2
OUT jacks on the TV and
the AUDIO input jacks on
the VCR.
NOTES
• Refer to your VCR’s instructions
for more information about
how to record using this kind
of connection.
• Please be sure to match the
color coded input terminals
and cable jacks.
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
Stereo VCR
TV Rear Panel
Stereo VCR
1
2
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Connections
Connecting a Camcorder
The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV.
You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR.
Locate the A/V output jacks
on the camcorder. They are
1
usually found on the side or
back of the camcorder.
Connect a set of audio
cables between the AUDIO
2
IN jacks on the TV and the
AUDIO output jacks on the
camcorder. If you have a
mono Camcorder, connect
L(mono) to the Camcorder
audio out using only one
audio cable.
1
Camcorder
Output Jacks
Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO IN (or
3
S-VIDEO IN) jack on the TV
and the VIDEO (or S-VIDEO)
output jack on the Camcorder.
The audio-video cables shown
here are usually included with
a Camcorder. (If not, check
your local electronics store.)
If your Camcorder is stereo,
you need to connect a set of
two cables.
NOTE
• Please be sure to match the
color coded input terminals
and cable jacks.
TV Rear and right side
Camcorder
or
3
2
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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.
Connecting to Y, PB
Connect a set of audio
cables between the
1
COMPONENT (1 or 2)
AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on
the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD player.
To enable Component video
viewing, connect a set of
2
video cables between the
COMPONENT (1 or 2)
VIDEO (Y, P
on the TV and the
COMPONENT (Y/P
B/CR
Y/C
DVD player.
, PR
B
, PR) IN jacks
B/PR
or
) OUT jacks on the
Connecting to Audio and Video Jacks
Connect a set of audio
cables between the AUDIO
1
IN (1 or 2) jacks on the TV
and the AUDIO OUT jacks
on the DVD player.
TV Rear Panel
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
2
1
DVD Player
TV Rear Panel
Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO IN (1
2
or 2) jack on the TV and the
VIDEO OUT jack on the
DVD player.
NOTES
• Component Video separates
the video into Y(Luminance
(Brightness)), P
(Red) for enhanced video
quality.
• Please be sure to match the
color coded input terminals
and cable jacks.
B (Blue) and PR
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
2
DVD Player
1
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Connections
Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box
Connecting to Y, PB
Connect a set of audio
cables between the
1
COMPONENT (1 or 2)
AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on
the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the Set-Top Box.
Connect a set of video
cables between the
2
COMPONENT (1 or 2)
VIDEO (Y, P
on the TV and VIDEO
B/PR
(Y/P
jacks on the Set-Top Box.
, PR
B
, PR) IN jacks
or Y/CB/CR) OUT
NOTE
• Please be sure to match the
color coded input terminals
and cable jacks.
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
TV Rear Panel
1
DTV Set-Top Box
2
Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Connect an HDMI cable
between the HDMI/DVI IN
1
jack on the TV and the HDMI
OUT jack on the Set-Top Box.
NOTE
• Make sure the HDMI/DVI
source’s power is on, or you
will be unable to select it in the
TV menu’s source list.
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
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TV Rear Panel
1
DTV Set-Top Box
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Connect a set of audio
cables between the DVI
1
AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the
TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the Set-Top Box.
Connect an HDMI/DVI cable
between the HDMI/DVI IN
2
jack on the TV and the DVI
OUT jack on the Set-Top Box.
TV Rear Panel
2
1
NOTES
• Make sure the DVI source’s
power is on, or you will be
unable to select it in the
TV menu's source list.
• The HDMI/DVI IN jack is not
compatible with PC.
• Please be sure to match the
color coded input terminals
and cable jacks.
Connecting to an Analog Amplifier
The AV OUT (AUDIO L/R)
jacks cannot be used for
1
external speakers.
You must hook them up to an
amplifier.
NOTE
•When an audio amplifier is
connected to the AV OUT
(AUDIO L/R) jacks:
Decrease the gain (volume)
of the TV, and adjust the
volume level with the volume
control audio amplifier.
• If using the HDMI/DVI, PC, or
Component input on the TV, the
audio output signal is available
only when the TV’s Internal Mute
is set to on.
(Refer to page 76)
Incoming
Cable or
Antenna
DTV Set-Top Box
TV Rear Panel
1
Amplifier
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Operation
Operation
Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You can also use the (Power) button on the front panel.
Plug & Play Feature
When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently:
Setting the language, checking the antenna input, memorizing the channels, and setting the time.
NOTE
• The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time.
If the television is in Standby mode, press
the POWER button on the remote control.
1
The message Start Plug & Play is
displayed.
Press the ENTER button to select OK.
The Language menu is displayed.
• The Language menu will automatically
appear after several seconds, even if
the ENTER button is not pressed.
Press the ENTER button to enter the
language. Press the … or † button to
2
select language, then press the ENTER
button.
• The message “Check antenna input”
will automatically appear after several
seconds, even if the ENTER button is
not pressed.
Press the ENTER button to select OK.
The menu to select signal source is
3
displayed.
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
OK
EnterExit
Plug & Play
Language
EnterSkipMove
Plug & Play
Check antenna input.
OK
English
Español
Português
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EnterSkip
Continued...
Select the correct signal source (Air, STD,
HRC and IRC) by pressing the … or †
4
button, then press the ENTER button.
Plug & Play
Air / Cable
Air
STD
HRC
IRC
EnterSkipMove
To start the channel search, press the
ENTER button.
5
•
The search will end automatically.
Channels are sorted and stored in an
order which reflects their position in
the frequency range (with lowest first
and highest last).
When it has finished, the Clock Set
menu is displayed.
•
To stop the search before it has finished or return to normal viewing,
press the MENU button.
Press the ENTER button.
Press the œ or √ button to move to the
6
hour, minute, or am/pm.
Set the Hour, Minute, or am/pm by
pressing the … or † button.
Press the ENTER button.
•
You can set the Hour and Minute
directly by pressing the number
buttons on the remote control.
Plug & Play
Auto Program
Start
EnterSkip
Plug & Play
Auto Program
Stop
EnterSkip
Plug & Play
Clock Set 12 : 00 am
AdjustMove
Enter
Air 57
Skip
When it has finished, the message
“Enjoy your watching” is displayed, and
7
the channels which have been stored can
be viewed.
Continued...
Enjoy your watching
OK
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Operation
To reset this feature
Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button
to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
1
Press the ENTER button to select
“Plug & Play”.
2
For further details on setting up options,
refer to the previous page.
3
TV
Plug & Play
Language:English
Time
Game Mode:Off
Caption
Blue Screen:Off
Melody:On
More
MoveEnterReturn
Plug & Play
Start Plug & Play.
EnterReturn
Setup
OK
NOTE
• Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode.
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Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu
system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Once the on-screen menu appears, use
the …/†/œ/√/ENTER buttons on your remote control to select menu items and make adjustments.
You can also view the on-screen menu system and make some adjustments using the TV’s front (or
right) side panel buttons.
Viewing the Menus
Press the MENU button.
The main menu is displayed.
1
There are five menu groups:
“Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”,
“Channel”, and “Setup”.
TV
Source List:TV
Edit Name
MoveEnter Exit
Input
Press the … or † button to
select an item you want
2
in the menu.
Press the œ, √ or ENTER
button to display, change,
or use the selected items.
Use the ENTER button to
enter items in the menu.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
3
Viewing the Display
Press the INFO button on the
remote control.
The TV displays the current
channel, the status of certain
picture, sound and settings
the current time.
The information displayed varies
according to the selected source.
TV
Mode:Dynamic
Size:16 : 9
Digital NR:On
DNIe Demo:Off
My Color Control
Film Mode:Off
PIP
MoveEnterReturn
Air 1
Mono
Picture:Dynamic
Sound :Custom
MTS:Stereo
SRS TSXT: Off
12 : 00 am
Picture
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Operation
Selecting a Menu Language
Press the MENU button.
Press the … or † button to
1
select “Setup”, then press the
ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to
select “Language”, then
2
press the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to
select “English”, “Español”
or “Português”, then press
the ENTER button.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
TV
Plug & Play
Language:English
Time
Game Mode:Off
Caption
Blue Screen:Off
Melody:On
More
MoveEnterReturn
TV
Plug & Play
Language:English
Time
Game Mode:Off
Caption
Blue Screen:Off
Melody:On
More
MoveEnterReturn
Setup
Setup
English
Español
Português
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