Samsung WS-28A116D Owner's Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL
TELEVISION
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT
DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions N Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. N Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. N Do not expose the television to any liquids. N Never put objects of any kind into the television, and do not place a water-containing vessel on the television.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OREWORD Safety Instructions ... Caution ... ONNECTING AND REPARING View of Your Television ... Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... Switching Your Television On and Off... Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ...
  • Page 4: Your Television

    SING Changing the Picture Standard ... Adjusting the Picture Settings... Extra Picture Settings ... - Digital NR - Tilt - LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Setting the Blue Screen... Selecting the Picture Size... Freezing the Current Picture ... Changing the Sound Standard ... Adjusting the Sound Settings ...
  • Page 5: View Of Your Television

    View of Your Television ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Control Panels a) Input source selection b) Menu display c) Volume decrease d) Volume increase e) Previous channel Connection Panels Side of the TV Audio Input (R, L) Video Input S-Video Input...
  • Page 6: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: N Change channels and adjust the various settings N Use the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) N Set up the television using the on-screen menu system TELEVISION STAND-BY PICTURE SIZE SELECTION/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TV OR DTV MODE SELECTION...
  • Page 7: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: N Purchase the television N Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
  • Page 8: 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: N An outdoor aerial N A cable television network N A satellite network In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75Ω...
  • Page 9: Switching Your Television On And Off

    Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. ☛ If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 51 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢...
  • Page 10: Plug & Play Feature

    Plug & Play Feature Plug & Play Language English Čeština Deutsch Srpski Français Hrvatski Nederland Romana Español Magyar Italiano Polski усский Sverige Ь А Português v v E ÏÏËÓÈο Türkçe Move Ant. Input Check Move Exit Auto store Country : UK Search : -/+ Move...
  • Page 11: Viewing The Demonstration

    Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
  • Page 12: Previewing The Dtv Menu System

    Previewing the DTV Menu System ➢ Available in the Digital TV mode. To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Press the “D.MENU” button. © Guide © Now & Next Guide ©...
  • Page 13: Updating The Channel List

    Updating the Channel List You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new services or if you move the TV to a new location. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
  • Page 14: Editing Your Favourite Channels

    Editing Your Favourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
  • Page 15: Selecting Channel Lists

    Editing Your Favourite Channels N Renumber In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the channel to be assigned a new number by pressing the L or M button. Press the Yellow button. Result: The channel number is highlighted. ➢ You can revert to the previous channel number pressing the Yellow button again, or Cancel.
  • Page 16: Viewing Epg (Electronic Programme Guide) Information

    Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information You can display EPG information at any time while watching digital programmes. ➣ The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as result of the information broadcast on a given channel.
  • Page 17 Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information Display the Now & Next Guide and the Full Guide Display the Favourites and the All Channels list View Categories Exit the guide Watch a programme in the EPG list View programme information ➢ N Information such as the channel number, programme title and running time, status bar, and brief summary of the highlighted programme will be displayed in the...
  • Page 18: Viewing All Channels And Favourite Channels

    Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Select the your required guide (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide) by pressing the L or M button.
  • Page 19: Viewing Channel Lists

    Viewing Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. Press the CH LIST button. Result: The channel list is displayed. Move to the channel of your choice by pressing the L or M button. To toggle between your favourite channels or all channels, use the œ...
  • Page 20: Selecting Category Colours

    Selecting Category Colours You can change the colours for Categories. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Select the your required guide (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide) by pressing the L or M button. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 21: Using The Preferences

    Using the Preferences You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. N Activating/deactivating the Subtitle N Adjusting the Translucency Level N Activating/deactivating the Digital Text Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select Preference. Result: The options available in the Preference group are displayed.
  • Page 22: I Selecting The Preferred Language (Subtitle Or Audio)

    Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle or Audio) You can change the default value for subtitle and audio languages. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select Feature. Result: The options available in the Feature group are displayed.
  • Page 23: Viewing Product Information

    Viewing Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair please contact a Samsung approved dealer. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select System. Result: The options available in the System group are displayed.
  • Page 24: Upgrading The Software (Option)

    Upgrading the Software (Option) To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features then software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade.
  • Page 25: I Resetting

    Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. ➢ The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the L or M button to select System.
  • Page 26: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically Channel √ √ Auto store √ √ Manual store √ √ Add/Erase √ √ Sort √ √ Name √ √ Fine tune Move Enter Auto store Country : UK Search : -/+ Move Adjust Auto store Country : UK Search : -/+...
  • Page 27: 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. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 28: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually Channel √ √ Auto store √ √ Manual store √ √ Add/Erase √ √ Sort √ √ Name √ √ Fine tune Move Enter Manual store Prog.No. : P 3 ----- Colour system : Auto Sound system Channel : C21 Search...
  • Page 29 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. N Press the L or M button to select Channel. N Press the œ or √ button. N Press the L or M button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
  • Page 30: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted Channels CHANNEL √ √ Auto store √ √ Manual store √ √ Add/Erase √ √ Sort √ √ Name √ √ Fine tune Move Enter Add/Erase P 1 : Added P 2 : Added P 3 : Added P 4 : Added Move Adjust...
  • Page 31: 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 L or M button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
  • Page 32: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning Channel Reception Channel √ √ Auto store √ √ Manual store √ √ Add/Erase √ √ Sort √ √ Name √ √ Fine tune Move Enter Fine tune Tune : -/+ Store Erase Move Adjust Fine tune Fine tune Tune : -/+ Store...
  • Page 33: 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 options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Result: The Mode is selected. Select the required picture effect by pressing the œ...
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture œ œ Dynamic Mode √ √ Adjust Digital NR : Off Tilt : Off Move Enter Adjust Contrast : 75 Brightness : 50 Sharpness : 60 Colour : 50 Colour tone : 50 Move Adjust Contrast Colour tone Cool...
  • Page 35: Extra Picture Settings

    Extra Picture Settings N Digital NR If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. N Tilt If you find that the picture received is slightly tilted to one side, you can adjust the tilt setting.
  • Page 36: Setting The Blue Screen

    Setting the Blue Screen Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language Blue screen : On √ √ Demonstration Move Adjust Selecting the Picture Size If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background.
  • Page 37: Freezing The Current Picture

    Result: The following sound effects are available: Custom - Standard. - Music - Movie - Speech(SVE) N SVE : SAMSUNG Voice Enhancement Technic ➢ You can also set these options simply by pressing the S.MODE (Sound Mode) button. Sound œ...
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Sound Settings

    Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound œ œ Custom Mode Equalizer Auto volume Melody Pseudo stereo Virtual surround Move Enter Equalizer 100 300 1K 3K 10K Adjust Move The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press the MENU button. √...
  • Page 39: Extra Sound Settings

    Extra Sound Settings N 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 40: Pseudo Stereo / Virtual Surround I Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) 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)
  • Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the “SLEEP” button. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. Result: If the sleep timer is not yet set, Off is displayed. If the sleep timer is already set, the screen displays the remaining time and then before the television will be placed in standby mode.
  • Page 42: Setting And Displaying The Current Time

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time Time Clock : -- : -- Timer : Off Move Enter Time Clock : -- : -- Timer : Off Move Adjust Time Clock : 11 : 00 Timer : Off Adjust Move You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO”...
  • Page 43: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: N Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select N Switch off automatically at the time you select ➢...
  • Page 44: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Displaying the Teletext Information Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: N Television programme times N News bulletins and weather forecasts N Sports results N Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.
  • Page 45: Selecting A Page By Number

    Selecting a Page by Number 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 46: Using Flof To Select A Page

    Using FLOF to Select a Page Storing Teletext Pages The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TEXT/MIX button.
  • Page 47: I Connecting To The External Input/Outputs

    Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ “ ” 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: N A SCART connector N Three RCA connectors (Video + Audio-L and R) If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassettes tape, connect the source VCR to “...
  • Page 48: Connecting To The Rca Input

    Connecting to the RCA Input ➢ The RCA (VIDEO and AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. Side of the TV Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR.
  • Page 49: Connecting Headphones

    Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room. Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5 mm mini-jack socket of the television.
  • Page 50: Automatic Degaussing To Remove Colour Patches

    If your television will be left unattended, press the “ television off. 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.
  • Page 51: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used.
  • Page 52 - 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 AA68-02820A-00 (ENG)

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