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BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Owner’s Instructions 8:28 PM Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION SP43H3HT Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ICTURE ICTURE TELETEXT OCUS (PIP)
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. 8:28 PM...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 ◆ F OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND Control Panel... ■ Connection Panel ... ■ Using a Display Deck ... ■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... ■ Infrared Remote Control ...
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BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 ◆ U SING ELEVISION (continued) Selecting the Sound Mode ... ■ Setting and Displaying the Current Time... ■ Setting the Sleep Timer ... ■ Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ... ■ Viewing an External Signal Source ... ■...
◆ You can use the the model. ◆ The - on the remote control. ◆ If the remote control no longer works or your have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV. English - 6 8:28 PM Page 6 ➢...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) Connection Panel ➢ 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 ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 71~76.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Using a Display Deck Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control English - 8 8:28 PM Page 8 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: ◆...
8:28 PM Page 9 WHEN YOU PRESS A BUTTON , ‘ APPEARS ALONG WITH SELECED MODE (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD OR STB) AND REMAINING BATTERIES ON LCD MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CATV, DVD PLAYER, STB SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network English - 10 8:28 PM Page 10 To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆...
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.
To switch the television back on, simply press the POWER ( ) button again or a numeric button. ➢ You can also switch on by pressing the TV ( button. ☛ Do not leave your television in Standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).
Press this button, and the “--” or “---” symbol is displayed. Enter the two or three-digit channel number. PRE-CH Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the numeric buttons to select second channel.
Press the ENTER ( Result: The message Check antenna input. is displayed. Skip Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV, and then press the ENTER ( Result: The Country menu is displayed. Select your country by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER ( ) button to confirm your choice.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Plug & Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Choosing Your Language Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Setup English Time ългарски Plug & Play Hrvatski Language : English Čeština Self Focus Nederlands Blue Screen : Off...
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.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Self Focus Self Focus Auto : On Message Display : On Move Enter...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Removing the “Self Focus” from the Display Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Storing Channels Automatically Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock ▼ More Move Enter Auto Store Country : Off Belgium Search Germany Spain France Italy Netherlands ▼ Move Enter Auto Store Country : Belgium Search Move Enter...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Storing Channels Manually Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock ▼ More Move Enter Manual Store Prog. C - - - - - - - AUTO C - - - - - - - AUTO C - - - - - - - AUTO...
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BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button until the Channel is selected. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Skipping Unwanted Channels Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock ▼ More Move Enter Add/Delete In Memory Delete Change Enter Add/Delete Not in Memory Change Enter English - 24 8:28 PM Page 24 You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 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 ▲...
The horizontal bar is displayed. To obtain a sharp and clear picture and good sound quality, press the œ or √ button until you reach the setting. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the ENTER ( ) button.
) button. Result: You can view every memorized channel in order. 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.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Changing the Picture Standard You can select the picture mode which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Customizing the Picture Settings Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off ▼ More Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Move Enter Contrast Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 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 ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off ▼ More Move Enter Size Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Cinema1 Cinema2 Move Enter English - 32...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Selecting the Scan Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off ▼ More Move Enter Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Auto Scan Mode : Auto Natural...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 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.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 DNIe Picture ▲ More DNIe : On Move Enter Picture ▲ More DNIe : On Demo Move Enter DNIe Demo DNIe On DNIe Off English - 36 8:29 PM Page 36 (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you more detailed images with 3D noise reduction, detail enrichment, contrast and white enhancement.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 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 mode to Off.
8:29 PM Page 38 You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input.
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) button.You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. ➢ When the Source is set to TV, you can select the channel of sub picture. Easy functions of remote control.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Changing the Sound Standard Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Dolby Digital Digital Audio Input Move Enter Sound Mode : Custom Standard Custom Music Movie Auto Volume : Off Speech Dolby Digital Custom Digital Audio Input Move Enter Custom...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Customizing the Sound Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control sound quality. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Adjusting the Volume Automatically Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Dolby Digital Digital Audio Input Move Enter Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Dolby Digital Digital Audio Input Move Enter English - 42 8:29 PM Page 42 Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting the Dolby Digital The Dolby Digital mode allows you enjoy Dolby Digital sound effect fully with the speakers are connected to the television. This allows various modes for the main, center, surround and woofer speakers to be selected. Press the MENU ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting the Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II : Off Dynamic Range : Off Level Control Time Delay Move Enter Level Control Test Tone : Off Front Left Center Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Sub Woofer Move Enter...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting the Dolby Pro LogicII In case of “Dolby Pro Logic II : Off” Output Input (Source) Mono PCM Stereo (L/R) Mono Lo/Ro Dolby Digital Lt/Rt 5.1ch MPEG I (Stereo only) MPEG II In case of “Dolby Pro Logic II : On” Output Input (Source)
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting the External Digital Sound Rear of the TV Coaxial Optical Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Dolby Digital Digital Audio Input Move Enter Digital Audio Input Optical - - - - ---- Ext.1...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Selecting the Sound Mode English - 48 8:29 PM Page 48 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.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO ( ) ” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ➢...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting the Sleep Timer Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Time Clock 11 : 35 Sleep Timer On Timer -- : -- Off Off Timer -- : -- Off Move...
When you set the timer “On”, your television will eventually be turned off, if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer. This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On”...
English - 52 8:29 PM Page 52 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 (...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Playing a Disc Playback Press the TV/DVD button to switch the DVD mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the (Play/Pause) or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Using the Search and Skip Functions English - 54 8:29 PM Page 54 Searching through a Chapter or Track Press the (Forward search) or playback. - Press the (Forward search) or press again to search at a faster speed (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X) on the DVD, VCD, CD.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Playing a Disc (MP3/WMA) Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. Press the … or † button to select the desired music folder, then ) or √...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Playing a Disc (JPEG) Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. Rotating and Reversing the picture Press the …...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Using the Disc Menu Press ENTER key for DiscMenu Using the Title Menu Press ENTER key for TitleMenu English - 58 8:29 PM Page 58 Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed with the Disc Menu is selected.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Displaying the Disc Information Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program Changing the Camera Angle English - 60 8:29 PM Page 60 Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD so you can quickly find them at a later time. Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the …...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Repeat Play Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program Chapter Title A - B VCD/CD A - B Track Disk English - 62 8:29 PM Page 62 Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Press the DVD MENU button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Program Play (CD) Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting up the Language for Player Menu Language Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : LANGUAGE SETUP Player Menu : English PLAYER MENU LANGUAGE Player Menu English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Nederlands English - 64 8:30 PM Page 64 If you select the language for the player’s on-screen displays, it will come up automatically every time.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Setting up the Display Options Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 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.
If you wish to display the actual broadcast at the same time as the teletext page, press the TTX/MIX ( Press the TV ( ) button to exit from the teletext display. ) button to activate the teletext mode.
• Upper half of the screen • Lower half of the screen ◆ Normal screen ➢ To return to the normal display after using the reveal or size feature, press the TV ( 8:30 PM Page 69 Press the... (reveal)
(sub-page) button. Result: The available subpages appear. ◆ Select the required sub-page. Sub-pages can be scrolled by pressing the When you have finished, press the TV ( your normal broadcast. (hold). Press it again to button. ) button to return to...
Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ EXT1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆...
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 Camcorder Video game device Video disc player...
Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ The 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 ① Camcorder ① To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO INPUT and RCA connectors must be used.
8:30 PM Page 74 Connecting to the Digital Audio Input ➢ The DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL IN and COAXIAL IN) connectors are used for equipment with a digital output (to take digital sound). Rear of the TV English - 74...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV ➢ The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i, 480p, 576i,576p, 1080i) 8:30 PM Page 75 DTV receiver English - 75...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Connecting Additional Speakers ① ① The SURROUND SPEAKER OUT connectors are used for sound output to external speakers. - The factory default of SURROUND SPEAKER OUT SELETION is set to INT. For sound output to external speakers, set to EXT. Sound to the internal speaker is off. ➢...
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 Set-Top Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). ➢...
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Disc Type and Characteristics The DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types Recording (Logos) Types Audio Video VIDEO-CD Audio Video AUDIO-CD Audio Disk Markings Play Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region.
BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 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...
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BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 Troubleshooting: Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The “ ” icon appears on screen. Disc Menu doesn’t appear. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. If you experience other problems. 8:30 PM Page 83 Before Contacting Service Personnel (continued) ◆...
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BP68-00341A (J61A_Euro_ENG) 4/19/04 8:30 PM Page 84 - 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 BP68-00341A-00...