Samsung SP42Q2 Owner's Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION SP43T8 SP42W4 SP43W6 SP42Q2 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT OCUS...
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Page 2: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... ONNECTING AND Control Panels (depending on the model) ... Connection Panels (depending on the model) ... Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) ... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... Infrared Remote Control ... -
Page 4: Your Television
Contents (continued) SING ELEVISION Extra Sound Settings... - Auto volume - Dolby Virtual Setting the Melody Sound ... Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ... Setting and Displaying the Current Time... Setting the Sleep Timer ... Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ... Viewing an External Signal Source ... -
Page 5: Control Panels (Depending On The Model)
Control Panels ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Menu Display ( c ) Accessing to the Selected Option ( d ) Volume Adjustment Using the Buttons on the Panel If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to: Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( Access the menu ( MENU ) Adjust the volume ( -... -
Page 6: Connection Panels (Depending On The Model)
Connection Panels (depending on the model) The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Rear of the TV 75Ω Coaxial Connector for Aerial or Cable Network SCART Audio/Video Input/Output For further details about connection, refer to pages 51~55. Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off. -
Page 7: Using A Display Deck (Depending On The Model)
Using a Display Deck SP43W6 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. 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... -
Page 8: Infrared Remote Control
Infrared Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION ONE ORTWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ TELETEXT STORE VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF VOLUME DECREASE TELETEXT DISPLAY/ MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX CONTROL THE CURSOR IN THE ON-SCREEN MENU SOUND EFFECT SELECTIOND... -
Page 9: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV 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 A satellite network In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75Ω... -
Page 10: Connecting A Satellite Receiver Or Decoder
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the rear of TV. -
Page 11: Switching Your Television On And Off
Switching Your Television On and Off Placing Your Television in Standby Mode The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. -
Page 12: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: Change channels and adjust the volume Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Used to display the next... -
Page 13: Plug And Play Feature
Plug and Play Feature Plug & Play Start Plug & Play Enter Return Setup English Time Deutsch Plug & Play Français Nederland Language English Español Italiano Self Focus Svenska Português Blue screen E E l l l l h h u u i i k k a a v v More Move Enter... -
Page 14: Displaying Information
Plug and Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. -
Page 15: Choosing Your Language
Choosing Your Language Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue screen More Move Enter Setup English Time Deutsch Plug & Play Français Nederland Language : English Español Italiano Self Focus Svenska Português Blue screen E E l l l l h h u u i i k k a a v v More Move Enter... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) The “Self Focus” feature automatically finds the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colours or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 17: Deactivating The Automatic Execution Of The Self Focus
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue screen More Move Enter Self Focus Self Focus Auto Message Display Move Enter The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 1 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. -
Page 18: Removing The "Self Focus" From The Display
Removing the “Self Focus” from the Display Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. -
Page 19: Channels
Storing Channels Automatically Channel Auto store Manual store Add/Delete Sort Name More Move Enter Auto store Belgum Country China Germany Spain - /+ Search France Italy Netherlands Switzerland Sweden United Kingdom Eastern Europe Others Move Enter Auto store Country Belgum Search œ... -
Page 20: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 21: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually Channel Auto store Manual store Add/Delete Sort Name More Move Enter Manual store Prog. Colour system AUTO Sound system Channel C -- Search 105MHz Store œ œ √ √ Adjust Move Manual store Prog. Colour system Auto AUTO Sound system SECAM... - Page 22 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. Press the button until the Channel is selected. Press the œ or √ button. Press the button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
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Page 23: Skipping Unwanted Channels
Skipping Unwanted Channels Channel Auto store Manual store Add/Delete Sort Name More Move Enter Add/Delete Deleted Deletde Deletde Deletde Deletde Move Enter Add/Delete Added Deleted Added Deletde Deletde Deletde Deletde Move Enter You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. -
Page 24: Assigning Names To Channels
Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Channel is selected. -
Page 25: Locking The Channel
Locking the Channel Channel More Childlock Fine tune Move Enter Childlock Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Move Enter Childlock Unlocked Unlocked Locked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Unlocked Move Enter This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. -
Page 26: Fine Tuning Channel Reception
Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. -
Page 27: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature Channel More Childlock Fine tune Move Enter Channel More Childlock Fine tune Move Enter This feature is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal, and amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. -
Page 28: Changing The Picture Standard
Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Picture is selected. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. -
Page 29: Customizing The Picture Settings
Customizing the Picture Settings Picture Mode Dynamic Custom Colour tone Normal Size Normal Scan mode Auto Digital NR Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Move Enter Contrast œ œ √ √ Adjust Move Picture Mode Dynamic Custom Colour tone Normal Size Normal... -
Page 30: Selecting The Picture Size (4:3 Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (4:3 Model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result : The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Picture is selected. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. -
Page 31: Selecting The Picture Size (Wide Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) Picture Mode Dynamic Custom Colour tone Normal Size Auto Wide Scan mode Auto Digital NR Move Enter Size Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Cinema1 Cinema2 Move Enter You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. - Page 32 Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) 4:3 Signal Auto wide Auto wide Zoom 2 Zoom 2 16:9 Signal Auto wide Auto wide Zoom 2 Zoom 2 (continued) 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 Cinema1 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 Cinema1 Zoom 1 Zoom 1 Cinema2 Cinema2...
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Page 33: Selecting The Scan Mode
Selecting the Scan Mode Picture Mode Dynamic Custom Colour tone Normal Size Normal Scan mode Auto Digital NR Move Enter Picture Mode Dynamic Custom Colour tone Normal Size Normal Scan mode Auto Auto Natural Digital NR Digital Progessive Move Enter You will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural to reduce any slight picture flicker. -
Page 34: Using The Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature
Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 35: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
Setting the Blue Screen Mode Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue screen More Move Enter Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue screen More Move Enter Freezing the Current Picture If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. -
Page 36: Changing The Sound Standard
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Sound is selected. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Sound Settings
Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound Mode Standard Equalizer Auto volume Dolby Virtual Move Enter Equalizer 100 300 1K 3K 10K œ œ √ √ Select Adjust The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press the MENU ( √... -
Page 38: Extra Sound Settings
Extra Sound Settings Auto volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 39: Setting The Melody Sound
Setting the Melody Sound Setup More Melody AV Setup Move Enter Setup More Melody AV Setup Move Enter You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU ( √ √ √ √ Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 40: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Sound Mode The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard audio) Regular +... -
Page 41: Setting And Displaying The Current Time
Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue screen More Move Enter Time Clock -- : -- Sleep Timer On Timer -- : -- Off Timer -- : -- Move Enter Clock Hour Minute √... -
Page 42: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. -
Page 43: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue screen More Move Enter Time Clock 11 : 35 Sleep Timer On Timer -- : -- Off Timer -- : -- Move Enter On Timer Hour Minute... -
Page 44: Viewing An External Signal Source
Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable) Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The options available in the Input group are displayed. -
Page 45: Teletext Feature
Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: Television programme times News bulletins and weather forecasts Sports results Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. -
Page 46: Displaying The Teletext Information
Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: Information may be missing Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P button. -
Page 47: Selecting Display Options
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) The normal screen A secondary page The broadcast when searching for a page The next page The previous page Double-size letters in the:... -
Page 48: Selecting A Teletext Page
Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. -
Page 49: Storing Teletext Pages (Depending On The Model)
Storing Teletext Pages (depending on the model) You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. Select the LIST mode using the Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes. -
Page 50: Connecting To The External Input/Outputs
Connecting to the External Input/Outputs EXT-1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV This end can be fitted with: A SCART connector An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R); EXT- 2 Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassette tape, connect the source VCR to EXT-1 and the target VCR to EXT-2 so that you can redirect... -
Page 51: Connecting To The Audio Output
Connecting to the Audio Output The RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV Audio system... -
Page 52: Connecting To The Rca Input
Connecting to the RCA Input The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for the equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. Side of the TV (depending on the model) Camcorder Video game device Video disc player... -
Page 53: Connecting To The S-Video Input
Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO (or S-VIDEO INPUT) and RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Side of the TV (depending on the model) Camcorder To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO (or S-VIDEO INPUT) and RCA connectors must be used. -
Page 54: Connecting To The Component Input
Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV DTV receiver The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i, 480p, 576i,576p, 1080i) -
Page 55: Redirecting An Input To The External Output
Redirecting an Input to the External Output Setup More Melody AV Setup Move Enter AV Setup √ √ Ext.1 √ √ Ext.2 Monitor Out Ext.3 Move Enter AV Setup √ √ Ext.1 √ √ Ext.2 Monitor Out Ext.3 Ext.1 Ext.2 Move Enter Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals... -
Page 56: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components
Set-Top Box, VCR, Cable box and DVD (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). The remote control might not be compatible with all VCRs, DVD players and Cable boxes. -
Page 57: Vcr Remote Control Codes
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components VCR Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes... -
Page 58: Cable Box (Catv) Remote Control Codes
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes... -
Page 59: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound... - Page 60 Memo...
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- Page 63 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BP68-00291A-00...