Samsung TX-20P5DF, TX-20P1DF, TX-20P1, TX-14P1DF, TX-14P1F User Manual

COMBI VISION COMBINED COLOUR TELEVISION

and VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Owner’s Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

CRYSTAL PLAYBACK

TM

(depending on the model)

Safety Instructions

GB			The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your COMBI VISION.

10%		35°	75%
H	5°	H

NEVER OPEN THE TELEVISION

Displaying any stationary images that exceed the long time, it can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars.

Caution

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Main voltage : 220V-240V~, 50Hz

(or Indicated on the rear of the TV set).

The lightning flash with arrowhead in the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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		You have just purchased a
		SAMSUNG COMBI VISION combined
		colour television and video cassette recorder.
		Please take the time to read these instructions,
		as they will enable you to set up your
		COMBI VISION easily.
		Contents
	FOREWORD
	■	Safety Instructions .........................................................................................	2
	■	Caution ..........................................................................................................	2
	CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR COMBI VISION
	■ Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network ......................................		5
	■	Connecting a Decoder...................................................................................	5
	■ Connecting Other Video Equipment ..............................................................		6
	■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................		7
	■ Switching Your Combi Vision On and Off......................................................		7
	■ Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches.......................................		8
	■ Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control .................................................		8
	■ Becoming Familiar with the Menu System ....................................................		9
	■ Selecting a Menu Option ...............................................................................		10
	■	Choosing Your Language..............................................................................	11
	■ Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................		12
	SETTING THE CHANNELS
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	■ Storing the Stations Automatically (depending on the model).......................		13
	■ Sorting and/or Clearing the Stored Channels................................................		14
	■	Changing Stations .........................................................................................	15
	■ Selecting a Station Numbered Ten or Over...................................................		15
	■ Storing the Stations Manually........................................................................		16

■Activating the 3DB LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature

	(depending on the model)..............................................................................	17
USING THE TELEVISION FUNCTION
■ Adjusting the Picture and Storing Your Preferences .....................................		18
■ Adjusting the Picture Setting .........................................................................		18
■	Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................	19
■ Switching the Sound Off Temporarily (MUTE) ..............................................		19
■ Setting the Combi Vision to Switch On Automatically ...................................		20
■ Setting the Sleep Timer .................................................................................		21
■ Viewing Pictures from External Sources .......................................................		21
■ Displaying Information on the Screen............................................................		22
USING THE VCR FUNCTION
■ Cassette Types and Recording Speeds (Option) ..........................................		23
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette....................................................................		23
■ Selecting the Video Standard (depending on the model) ..............................		24
■	Playing a Cassette.........................................................................................	24

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Contents (cont.)

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USING THE VCR FUNCTION (cont.)
■ Using the Crystal Playback..............................................................................			25
■ Adjusting the Picture Quality during Playback .................................................			25
■ Adjusting the Picture Contours ........................................................................			25
■ Selecting the Type of Cassette Tape...............................................................			26
■ Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette.....................................................			26
■ Playing a sequence Frame by Frame..............................................................			27
■ Recording a Programme Directly.....................................................................			28
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop.................................................			29
■	Using the	Feature (depending on the model) ...............................	30
■ Setting the VCR Unit to Record a Programme Automatically..........................			32
■ Checking a Preset Recording ..........................................................................			34
■ Cancelling a Preset Recording ........................................................................			34
SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Using the Tape Counter to Search for a Sequence.........................................			35
■ Using the Indexes to Search for a Sequence ..................................................			36
■ Scanning the Index Markings ..........................................................................			36
■ Repeating Playback of a Sequence or Cassette .............................................			37
USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
■	Teletext Feature	...............................................................................................	38
■ Displaying the Teletext ........................................................................Screen			39
■	Selecting Display ................................................................................Options		39
■ Selecting a Teletext ................................................................................Page			40
■	Storing Teletext ....................................................................................Pages		41
■ Recalling a Stored ....................................................................Teletext Page			41
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■ Using the Buttons ..............................................................on the Front Panel			42
■ Locking the Front ...................................................................................Panel			42
■	Connecting Earphones ....................................................................................		43
■ Cleaning the Video ...............................................................................Heads			43
■ Before Contacting .......................................................the After-sales Service			44
■	Technical Specifications ..................................................................................		45
■ Wiring the Mains ..............................................Power Supply Plug (UK Only)			46
■	SCART Connector ................................................................................Wiring		47
■ Using Your Combi ....................................................................Vision Abroad			48
■	Glossary...........................................................................................................		49
■ Front View of Your ...........................Combi Vision (depending on the model)			50
■ Rear View of Your ...........................Combi Vision (depending on the model)			51
■ Teletext Control ..............................................Buttons (Teletext Option Only)			52
■ Infrared Remote ................................Control (All Functions Except Teletext)			53

Symbols
Press	Hold down	Important	Note

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Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network

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

An outdoor aerial

A cable television network

Plug the aerial or cable network input cable into the socket at the bottom of the television’s rear panel.

If you wish to subscribe to a cable network, contact your

local dealer.

or

Cable Television Network

REAR OF THE

TELEVISION

Connecting a Decoder
This COMBI VISION is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV
broadcasts.
	Example: Premiere broadcasts.	REAR OF THE TELEVISION
	If you wish to connect both a decoder and an external
	VCR to the SCART connector, you must plug:
	The decoder into the VCR
	The VCR into the COMBI VISION (refer to
	“Connecting Other Video Equipment” on the
	following page for further details)
		SCART
1	Plug the SCART cable supplied with the decoder into the SCART
	connector on the rear of the set.
2	Plug the other end into the decoder.
		Decoder
		5

Connecting Other Video Equipment

GB

The A/V connector is used for equipment with an RGB output, such as VCRs, video games, video disc players, camcorders and personal computers.

SCART cable

REAR OF THE TELEVISION

Some A/V devices shown on the right panel are option.

This end can be fitted with a SCART connector.

VCR

Video game

Video disc player

Camcorder

The RCA connectors are used for equipment, such as VCRs or camcorders.

VCR

or

Camcorder

FRONT (or SIDE) OF THE TELEVISION

(depending on the model)

When external equipment is plugged into both the front (or side) and rear connectors, the front (or side) connector has priority. To use the equipment connected to the rear connector, you must first unplug the equipment connected to the front (or side) RCA connectors.

It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy pre-recorded cassettes or to re-record them in any form without the permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.

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Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:

Purchase the television

Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly

1Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.

2Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.5V or equivalent batteries taking care to respect the polarities:

+ on the battery against + on the remote control

- on the battery against - on the remote control

3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pressing it back into place.

Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and monganese.

Switching Your Combi Vision On and Off

The mains lead is attached to the right side of your COMBI VISION.

If you have purchased this set in the United Kingdom, refer to page 46 for further instructions on plug wiring.

1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate wall socket and press the Master Switch ( I ) on the front panel.

Result: The set is placed in Standby mode and the Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.

2To switch your set on, press POWER ( ).

Result: If stations have already been stored, the station (or AV input) that you were watching prior to switching off the unit is selected automatically. You can now use the remote control, as required.

3To switch the set off, press POWER ( ) again.

If you wish to switch the COMBI VISION off completely, disconnect it from the wall socket or press the Master Switch. This is particularly recommended when you will not be using the set for a long period of time and you have not set the VCR unit to record a programme automatically.

INPUT

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Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches

GB		A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube so that external degaussing after moving the
		receiver is normally unnecessary. If the receiver is moved or placed in a different direction, or, a
		coloured patch appears on the screen, the main power switch must be switched to the off position for
		120minutes or the power cord must be unplugged for the same interval to allow the automatic degauss
		circuits to operate properly.
		For safety, the receiver should be switched off from the main power switch when it is unattended.
			Magnetic fields can cause your television to malfunction. Degaussing is a process that neutralises
			magnetic fields.

Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control

	INPUT
	Pre.
V.MENU	MUTE
	P
	MENU
	P
DISPLAY	P.STD

Some buttons on the remote control are used for several common functions. The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.

Button				Viewing Function	Menu Function
	P			Used to display the next	Used to select the previous menu
				stored channel.	option.
	P			Used to display the	Used to select the next menu
				previous stored channel.	option.
	+			Used to increase the	Used to:
				volume.		Display a submenu
						containing selections that
						you can make for the current
						menu option
						Search forwards manually
						for channels
					Increase the value of a menu
						option
	-			Used to reduce the	Used to:
				volume.	Display a submenu containing
						selections that you can make
						for the current menu option
						Search backwards manually
						for channels
					Reduce the value of a menu
						option
MENU				Used to display the	Used to exit the television menu
(	)			television menu.	and return to normal viewing.
V.MENU				Used to display the	Used to exit the VCR menu and
(			)	VCR menu.	return to normal viewing.

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Becoming Familiar with the Menu System

The most common functions are assigned a specific button on the remote control. To avoid having too many buttons on the remote control however, the other functions can be selected by displaying one of two menus:

Television menu

VCR menu

The television menu contains options and is displayed by pressing MENU ( ).

Option	Function
PICTURE	Used to adjust the contrast, bright, sharpness and color.
TUNE	Used to store channels, either manually or automatically.
SETUP	Used to:

Lock the front panel on the set

Set the COMBI VISION to switch on automatically

Activate the 3DB LNA feature (Option)

--:--

Used to set the date and time.

The VCR menu contains options and is displayed by pressing V.MENU ( ).

Option	Function
RECORD PROGRAMME	Used to set the VCR to record a programme
	automatically.
REPEAT	Used to repeat playback of all or part of a cassette.
PICTURE	Used to adjust the picture contours.
TAPE SELECT	Used to select the length of cassette.
V.SYSTEM	Used to select the video standard.

Only PAL System is available on UK model and so the V.SYSTEM doesn’t need.

V.MENU	MUTE
	P
	MENU
	P
DISPLAY	P.STD

MENU

PICTURE

TUNE

SETUP

--:--

V.MENU	MUTE
	P
	MENU
	P
DISPLAY	P.STD

VCR MENU

RECORD PROGRAMME

REPEAT	: OFF
PICTURE	: NORMAL
TAPE SELECT	: E180/T120
V.SYSTEM	: AUTO
SPEED	: SP

SPEED (Option)	Used to select the recording speed.

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Selecting a Menu Option

GB
V.MENU	MUTE
	P
	MENU
	P
DISPLAY	P.STD

To select a menu or sub-menu option, follow the procedure below.

1Press MENU ( ) or V.MENU ( ).

Result: The corresponding menu is displayed.

2Press P ▲ or ▼ one or more times until the required option is displayed.

3To display the possible values of an option or its sub-menu, press + or -.

To move around a sub-menu and select the required function, press P ▲ or ▼.

4Follow the detailed instructions for each function (channel storage, adjustments, etc.) in the rest of this booklet.

5When you are satisfied with your settings, press MENU ( ) or V.MENU ( ) one or more times to return to normal viewing.

Step 5 is optional as the menu disappears automatically after about 30 seconds.

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Choosing Your Language

When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language in which the various menus and indications are displayed.

1Press the LANG.SEL button.

Result: The list of available languages is displayed.

2Press P ▲ or ▼ one or more times until the required language is selected.

3When you are satisfied with your choice, press LANG.SEL to return to normal viewing.

If you do not press this button, the list disappears automatically after a few seconds.

Result: The menus are then displayed in the language of your choice.

The list of languages displayed may change without notice.

REC	EJECT	P/S	CRYSTAL PB
	INDEX	MEMORY	SLEEP
TRK	LANG.SEL	CLEAR

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

NEDERLANDS

ESPAÑOL

ITALIANO

SVENSKA

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	Setting the Date and Time
		Your COMBI VISION contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used
GB		to:
V.MENU	MUTE	Preset the VCR to record up to six programmes
	P
		automatically over a period of one month
		Switch the set on or off automatically at a specific time
	MENU
		You must set the date and time when:
	P	You purchase the COMBI VISION
DISPLAY	P.STD	The power supply is switched or cut off

MENU

PICTURE

TUNE

SETUP

--:--

TIME : 15:07

DATE : 06/04/00 THU

Pre.

1Press MENU ( ) on the remote control. Result: The television menu is displayed.

2Select the option by pressing P ▲ or ▼ the appropriate number of times, followed by the + button.

Result: The current date and time are displayed.

3Enter the hour and then the minutes by pressing the numeric buttons.

When a time is entered, all single digits must be preceded by a zero.

Example:	3:07 p.m.
	Enter 15:07

4To select the date, press P ▼.

5Press the numeric, + or - buttons to enter the:

Day

Month

Year

Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically next to the date.

When a date is entered, all single digits must be preceded by a zero.

Example:	6th April 2000
	Enter 06/04/00

6When you are satisfied with your settings, press MENU ( ) twice to return to normal viewing.

If you do not press a button for more than 30 seconds, the display disappears automatically.

If you make a mistake when entering the date or time, press the - button one or more times to return to the incorrect figure and enter the correct one.

You cannot set the date and time during a programmed recording.

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Storing the Stations Automatically (depending on the model)

You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television and in your country and store all the stations found automatically. If you have a dual tuner model, the stations are stored for both tuners at the same time (television and VCR).

The stations are stored in the order in which they appear in the frequency bands. It is possible that the automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to those by which you wish to identify the stations. If this is the case, you can then sort them manually and clear any stations that you do not wish to watch (see page 14 for further details).

If you wish to receive a scrambled television station, check that the decoder is switched off. Switch it back on once you have finished storing the stations.

1Press MENU ( ).

Result: The television menu, illustrated opposite, is displayed.

2Select the TUNE option by pressing P ▼, followed by the + button.

Result: The tuning menu is displayed.

The TUNE option is not available if:

The AV input is selected; press INPUT ( ) to select an ordinary station

A video cassette is playing; stop the cassette

3Select the AUTO TUNE option by pressing P ▼, followed by the + button.

Result: The AUTO TUNE menu is displayed with the COUNTRY is selected.

4Select your country by pressing the +, The following countries are

available: AUSTRIA - BELGIUM - CROATIA - DENMARK - FINLAND

- FRANCE - GERMANY - ICELAND - IRELAND - ITALY - NETHERLANDS - NORWAY - POLAND - SPAIN - SWEDEN - SWITZERLAND - TURKEY - UK.

5Select the AUTO TUNE option by pressing P ▼, followed by the + button.

Result: The scan starts and the stations are stored in the order in which they are found, starting with programme 00. The scan stops automatically once all the frequency bands have been scanned.

You can stop the scan at any time by pressing MENU ( ).

When the scan stops before more than two stations are stored, many of the stored stations before the scan is done remain “stored”.

INPUT

P 02

MENU

PICTURE

TUNE

SETUP

--:--

TUNE

MANUAL TUNE

AUTO TUNE

AUTO	TUNE
COUNTRY		: UK
AUTO	TUNE	:

P 1

FREQUENCY : 225.00 MHz

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Sorting and/or Clearing the Stored Channels

V.MENU	MUTE
	P
	MENU
GB	P
DISPLAY	P.STD

The Sort operation enables you to reassign programme numbers to previously stored stations or to clear stations that you will never watch. This operation is often required after you have stored the stations automatically. You need only keep the stations that you wish to watch.

1Select the station to be assigned a new programme number, using the numeric buttons or the P ▲ or ▼ buttons.

2Press MENU ( ).

MENU

PICTURE

TUNE

SETUP

--:--

TUNE

MANUAL TUNE

AUTO TUNE

CURRENT PR.	: P O
NEW PR.	: P 0
NAME	: - - - - -
SEARCH	:
FREQUENCY	: 192.00MHz
AFT	: ON

Result: The television menu is displayed.

3 Select the TUNE option by pressing P ▼, followed by the + button.

Result:	The tuning menu is displayed with the MANUAL TUNE is
	selected.

The TUNE option is not available if:

The AV input is selected; press INPUT ( ) to select an ordinary station

A video cassette is playing; stop the cassette

4	Press the + button.
5	If you wish to...	Then...
	Assign a new number	1 Select the NEW PR. option and enter the
	to a preset station		new programme number to be assigned to
			the station.
			Example: To move the station from
				programme 21 to 02, enter 02.
		2	Press MEMORY ( ) to store the change.
			Result:	:STORE is displayed briefly in
				red.
	Clear a preset	1	Select CURRENT PR..
	channel	2	Press CLEAR ( X ).
			Result:	X:CLEAR is displayed briefly in
				red and the station is cleared.
				The programme number can be
				reused for another station. To
				assign a new station, store a
				new station manually (refer to
				page 16 for further details on this
				function).

REC	EJECT	P/S	CRYSTAL PB
	INDEX	MEMORY	SLEEP
TRK	LANG.SEL	CLEAR

6Repeat Step 5 if you wish to reassign or clear other programmes; otherwise, press MENU ( ) the required number of times to return to normal viewing.

If you wish to cancel the operation without taking into account your changes, press MENU ( ) before you press MEMORY ( ).

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Changing Stations

Once you have stored the channels on your COMBI VISION, you can select them easily via your remote control.

To switch...	Press...
To the next station	P .
To the previous station	P .
To the station of your choice	The appropriate numeric button(s);
	see the section below for further details.
Repeatedly between the last	PRE-CH (	) as many times as you require.
two stations displayed

V.MENU	MUTE
	P
	MENU
	P
	P 02
DISPLAY	P.STD

Pre.

Selecting a Station Numbered Ten or Over

When selecting a station stored at programme position ten or higher, follow the instructions below.

1Press the -/-- button on the remote control.

Result: P-- is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the screen.

2Enter the two-digit station number.

Example: To select station 42, press 4 followed by 2.

3To enter one-digit station numbers:

Precede the number with a zero (0) or

Press the -/-- button again

Result: P- is displayed; you can now enter the required one-digit number without a zero.

Pre.

P--

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	Storing the Stations Manually
			You can store up to 100 television stations, including those received
			via the cable network. If you have a dual tuner model, the stations
	V.MENU	MUTE	are stored for both tuners at the same time (television and VCR).
	P		When storing stations manually, you can choose:
			Whether or not to store each of the stations found
	MENU		The programme number by which you wish to identify
			each stored station
	P		To enter the frequency of the station to be stored
	GB		directly, if you know it
	DISPLAY	P.STD
			You have about 30 seconds to make each selection described
			below. If you do not make a selection within this period of time,
	MENU		the menu disappears.
			If you wish to receive a scrambled television station,
	TUNE
	PICTURE
	SETUP		check that the decoder is switched off. Switch it back on
	--:--		once you have finished storing the stations.

1Press MENU ( ).

Result: The television menu is displayed.

2Select the TUNE option by pressing P , followed by the + button.

	Result:	The tuning menu is displayed with the MANUAL TUNE is
TUNE		selected.
		The TUNE option is not available if:
MANUAL TUNE
AUTO TUNE		The AV input is selected; press INPUT (		) to select an
		ordinary station
		A video cassette is playing; stop the cassette

3Press the + button.

Result: The list of options is displayed.

4	If you...	Then...

CURRENT PR.	: P O
NEW PR.	: P 0
NAME	: - - - - -
SEARCH	:
FREQUENCY	: 192.00MHz
AFT	: ON

CURRENT PR.	: P O
NEW PR.	: P 0
NAME	: - - - - -
SEARCH	:
FREQUENCY	: 192.00MHz
AFT	: ON

Know the frequency of		Select the FREQUENCY option by
the station to be stored		pressing P the required number of
		times.
	Enter the required frequency by
		pressing the numeric buttons or the +
		and - buttons.
		Result: The station is displayed.
	Go to Step 5 on the following page.
Do not know the frequency		Select the SEARCH option by pressing
of the station to be stored		P the required number of times.
		Press:
		-	to search backwards through the
			frequencies
		+	to search forwards through the
			frequencies

Result: When a station is found, the searching stops and the channel is displayed

on the screen. You can then: - Continue the search by

pressing + or - again

- Store the station; go to step 5 on the following page

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Storing the Stations Manually (cont.)

5When the station to be stored appears on the screen, select the NEW PR. option by pressing P ▲ or P ▼ the required number of times.

6Enter the programme number to be assigned to the channel using the numeric, + or - buttons.

7Press MEMORY () to store the station.

Result: :STORE is displayed briefly in red.

8To store other stations, return to Step 4.

Otherwise, press MENU ( ) the appropriate number of times to return to normal viewing.

If you wish to cancel the operation without storing the station, press MENU ( ) before you press MEMORY ( ).

If you have already stored the station, you can clear it and replace it with a different station.

To clear a station, refer to the section entitled “Storing and/or Clearing the Stored Stations” on page 14.

CURRENT PR.	: P O
NEW PR.	: P 1
NAME	: - - - - -
SEARCH	:
FREQUENCY	: 192.00MHz
AFT	: ON

P 02

REC	EJECT	P/S	CRYSTAL PB
	INDEX	MEMORY	SLEEP
TRK	LANG.SEL	CLEAR

Activating the 3DB LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature (depending on the model)

This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise.

This feature is working only weak signal condition, and that is memorized on current channel, additional.

1Press the MENU button ( ).

Result: The television menu is displayed.

2Select the SETUP option by pressing P ▲ or ▼ buttons one or more times, followed by the + button.

3To activate this feature, press the + button to set the 3DB LNA option to

ON.

4Press the MENU button ( ) the required number of times to return to normal viewing.

5If you wish to deactivate this feature, repeat the procedure and set the

3DB LNA option to OFF.

MENU

PICTURE

TUNE

SETUP

--:--

SETUP
PANEL LOCK	: OFF
ON TIMER	: OFF
3DB LNA	: ON

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