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BP68-00582A-00Eng(cover)
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Owner's Instructions
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  • Page 1 BP68-00582A-00Eng(cover) 1/27/06 9:10 AM Page 3 Owner’s Instructions SP42L6HN SP46L6HN SP50L6HN SP56L6HN SP61L6HN Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
  • Page 2 BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 A Guide to Digital TV • What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting.
  • Page 3 BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Table of Contents Your New Wide TV...8 Viewing Position ...8 List of Features...9 Checking Accessories...9 Right side buttons...10 Side Panel Jacks ... 10 Front Panel LED Indicators...11 Rear Panel Jacks ...12 Remote Control...13 Connections ...16 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ...16 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads ...16 Connecting Cable TV ...17 Cable without a Cable Box...17...
  • Page 5 BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Channel Control ...42 Selecting Your Favorite Channels ...42 Labeling the Channels ...43 Fine Tuning Analog Channels Checking the Digital-Signal Strength LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ...46 Picture Control ...48 Picture Control...48 Changing the Picture Size...51 Digital Noise Reduction ...52 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration ...53 Setting the My Color Control Mode ...54 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature...56...

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  • Page 7: Your New Wide Tv

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 9:06 AM Page 7 Your New Wide TV...

  • Page 8: Your New Wide Tv

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Your New Wide TV Viewing Position 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.

  • Page 9: List Of Features

    • Color weakness Mode • Digital Input (HDMI/DVI IN) jack • Digital Audio Output (OPTICAL) jack • AV network system (Anynet) that enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video(AV) devices from this TV. Checking Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.

  • Page 10: Right Side Buttons

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Your New Wide TV Right side buttons The buttons on the 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. 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).

  • Page 11: Front Panel Led Indicators

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off TIMER LAMP STAND BY/TEMP • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately. •...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Jacks

    Connect to a Digital Audio Component. (Refer to page 24) ’ Anynet Please refer to the Anynet Owner’s Instruction. This jack is for connecting to other Samsung Anynet-enabled devices. ˝ HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)/ DVI INPUT jack Connect to the HDMI jack of a device with HDMI output.

  • Page 13: 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 or some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 32~33 for details. 1. POWER Turns the TV on and off.
  • Page 14 BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 Your New Wide TV 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.
  • Page 15 BP68-00582A-00Eng(002~015) 1/12/06 9:06 AM Page 15 Connections...

  • Page 16: Connections

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 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: Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 2 IN (AIR) on the rear panel of your TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cable Tv

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 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 1 IN (CABLE) on the rear panel of your TV.

  • Page 18: Cable With A Cable Box That Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels

    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...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR. NOTES • For better video, use an S-Video cable.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Camcorder

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 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.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 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, P Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 Connections Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the 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 COMPONENT (1 or 2)

  • Page 23: Connecting To Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI/DVI IN 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Digital Audio System

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(016~025) 1/12/06 Connections Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today. A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your audio system owner’s manual. If your audio system has an optical digital audio input, connect to the “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)”...
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  • Page 26: Operation

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 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. 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.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Menu Language

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Selecting a Menu Language 9:09 AM Page 27 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. Press the … or † button to select “English”, “Español”...

  • Page 28: Memorizing The Channels

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Operation Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
  • Page 29 BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Press the … or † button to select the Antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. • Air : “Air” antenna signal Cable : “Cable” antenna signal Air+Cable : “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals When selecting Cable TV system: Press the ENTER button to start the auto program.

  • Page 30: Adding And Erasing Channels

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Operation Adding and Erasing Channels You can add channels that were not memorized (or delete unwanted channels from memory). English - 30 9:09 AM Page 30 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 31: Changing Channels

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH When you press the CH You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly switch to any channel.

  • Page 32: Customizing Your Remote Control

    Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD, and some Samsung Set-top boxes (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).

  • Page 33: Remote Control Codes

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 9:09 AM Page 33 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes English - 33...

  • Page 34: Setting The Clock

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Operation Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) NOTE • The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
  • Page 35 BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Setting The On/Off Timer

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Operation Setting the On/Off Timer NOTE • Auto Power Off When you set the timer “On”, the television will eventually turn off, if no controls are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by the timer. This function is only available in timer “On”...

  • Page 37: Setting The Sleep Timer

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 9:09 AM Page 37 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 38: Viewing An External Signal Source

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Operation Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box or the TV source (broadcast or cable). English - 38 9:09 AM Page 38 Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button.

  • Page 39: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. 9:09 AM Page 39 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Press the … or † button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button.
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  • Page 41 BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 9:09 AM Page 41 Channel Control...

  • Page 42: Channel Control

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Channel Control Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control.

  • Page 43: Labeling The Channels

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN02”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear below to the channel number. NOTE •...

  • Page 44: Fine Tuning Analog Channels

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Channel Control Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. NOTE • Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned. English - 44 9:09 AM Page 44 Analog Press the MENU button. Press the …...

  • Page 45: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.

  • Page 46: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 Channel Control LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). English - 46 9:09 AM Page 46 Press the MENU button. Press the …...

  • Page 47: Picture Control

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(026~047) 1/12/06 9:09 AM Page 47 Picture Control...

  • Page 48: Picture Control

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Picture Control Picture Control You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. English - 48 9:09 AM Page 48 Changing the Picture Standard Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 49 BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Customizing the Picture Settings You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, “Tint”, and “Color Tone” according to personal preference. You can select “Standard” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 9:09 AM Page 49 Press the MENU button.
  • Page 50 BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Picture Control Press the ENTER button to return to “Mode”. Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select a particular option (Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1, or Warm2), then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 51: Changing The Picture Size

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. NOTES • Supported screen resolution modes may differ depending on the model of the product. • You can select only the 16:9 and 4:3 screen sizes in the DTV or Component (720p, 1080i) mode. •...

  • Page 52: Digital Noise Reduction

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Picture Control Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. English - 52 9:09 AM Page 52 Press the MENU button.

  • Page 53: Viewing The Dnie Demonstration

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality. If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view an applied DNIe and normal picture on the screen simultaneously, for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality.

  • Page 54: Setting The My Color Control Mode

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Picture Control Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows you to adjust colors according to your preference, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, and “Custom”) without affecting other colors on the screen. NOTE •...
  • Page 55 BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 9:09 AM Page 55 Custom Settings Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. Press the …...

  • Page 56: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Feature

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Picture Control Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue color to enhance the picture according to the user’s particular color weakness. English - 56 9:09 AM Page 56 Press the MENU button. Press the …...

  • Page 57: Setting The Film Mode

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. 9:09 AM Page 57 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 58: Freezing The Picture

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Picture Control Freezing the Picture English - 58 9:09 AM Page 58 Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound will still be heard.) Press again to cancel.

  • Page 59: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen”...
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  • Page 61 BP68-00582A-00Eng(048~061) 1/12/06 9:10 AM Page 61 Sound Control...

  • Page 62: Sound Control

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Sound Control Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. English - 62 9:10 AM Page 62 Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound.
  • Page 63 BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed. Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the selected frequency. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the custom mode.

  • Page 64: Auto Volume

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Sound Control Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts 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 65: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track Digital

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program. 9:10 AM Page 65 Digital...

  • Page 66: Analog

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Sound Control Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. English - 66 9:10 AM Page 66 Analog Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 67: Choosing A Digital Sound Format Digital

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV. The digital sound output is an optical connector labeled “Optical Out”. After connecting an optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audio component).

  • Page 68: Selecting The Internal Mute

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Sound Control Selecting the Internal Mute When using a device such as a Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set Internal Mute to On to cut off sound from the TV’s internal speakers. English - 68 9:10 AM Page 68 Press the MENU button.

  • Page 69: Setting The On/Off Melody

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 9:10 AM Page 69 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 70: Setting Up Dnse (Digital Natural Sound Engine)

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 Sound Control Setting up DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine) DNSe enhances the sound quality, automatically controls output, and prevents sound distortion. English - 70 9:10 AM Page 70 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 71: Special Features

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(062~071) 1/12/06 9:10 AM Page 71 Special Features...

  • Page 72: Special Features

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features Setting the Function Help Displays Help on the menu functions. English - 72 9:11 AM Page 72 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Press the …...

  • Page 73: Menu Transparency Level

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 9:11 AM Page 73 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Menu Transparency”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 74: Using The V-Chip

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features Using the V-Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later, if necessary).
  • Page 75 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls 9:11 AM Page 75 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 76 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”. English - 76 9:11 AM Page 76 Press the MENU button.
  • Page 77 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 You can independently lock the TV ratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol “ ”. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the …/†/œ/√ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system.
  • Page 78 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating” The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MPAA Rating”...
  • Page 79 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
  • Page 80 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English English - 80 9:11 AM Page 80 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 81 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ ” symbol is indicated. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the EXIT button to exit. Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
  • Page 82 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French English - 82 9:11 AM Page 82 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 83 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ ” symbol is indicated. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the EXIT button to exit. Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

  • Page 84: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) English - 84 9:11 AM Page 84 Analog...
  • Page 85 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Press the … or † button to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select submenu (CC1~CC4 or Text1~Text4) you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES •...

  • Page 86: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. NOTE • “Caption Options” are available only when “Service1 ~ Service6” can be selected in “Caption Mode”. English - 86 9:11 AM Page 86 Digital Press the MENU button.
  • Page 87 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select one you want, then press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit.

  • Page 88: Using The Guide

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features Using the Guide You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. English - 88 9:51 AM Page 88 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 89 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Adding and Erasing Channels 9:11 AM Page 89 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Edit Channel List”, then press the ENTER button. Press the …...

  • Page 90: Using Game Mode

    BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 Special Features Using Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation realistic gaming experience by selecting Game mode. English - 90 9:11 AM Page 90 or Xbox , you can enjoy a more Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.
  • Page 91 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 9:11 AM Page 91 Appendix...

  • Page 92: Appendix

    2. The lamp type is indicated on the right side of the TV. It is also indicated on the lamp case. 3. After checking the code number for the lamp, give the code number to the store where you purchased the TV or to a Samsung Service center. • Caution 1.
  • Page 93 BP68-00582A-00Eng(072~095) 1/12/06 • For replacement, you will need a 5.91-Inch screwdriver and a pair of gloves. Unplug TV, then use a screwdriver to remove the screws. Remove the Lamp cover. Remove the screw securing the Lamp by using a screwdriver. Separate the Lamp from the engine by holding the handle and pulling it out.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Problem Poor picture quality. Poor sound quality.

  • Page 95: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv

    A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model SP42L6HN Voltage AC 110-220V Frequency of Operation Power Consumption...
  • Page 96 BP68-00582A-00Eng(cover) 1/27/06 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA JAMAICA MEXICO PANAMA PUERTO RICO REP. DOMINICA TRINIDAD &...

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