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COLOUR
TELEVISION
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT FUNCTION
(depending on the model)

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    COLOUR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT FUNCTION (depending on the model)
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your television. 35¡ 5¡ Do NOT expose the television to Do NOT expose the television to Do NOT expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or direct sunlight.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ◆ PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION Safety Instructions ....................■ Caution ......................... ■ Control Panels ...................... ■ Connection Panels ....................■ Viewing Picture From External Sources ............... ■ ■ Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) ........■ Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) ............■...
  • Page 4: Control Panels

    Control Panels ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Œ INPUT SOURCE SELECTION ´ MENU DISPLAY ˇ VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ¨ CHANNEL SELECTION ˆ STANDBY INDICATOR Ø REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR ∏ POWER ON/OFF ➣ 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: ◆...
  • Page 5: Connection Panels

    Connection Panels ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Front of the TV Œ AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT ´ HEADPHONE CONNECTOR Œ Connecting External A/V Devices (INPUT) The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices.
  • Page 6 Connection Panels (continued) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Rear of the TV (MONO) VIDEO L-AUDIO-R MONITOR -OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 ( MONO ) L-AUDIO-R VIDEO MONITOR -OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 Œ´...
  • Page 7: Viewing Picture From External Sources

    Viewing Pictures From External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Check that all the necessary connections have been made. Switch the television on and if necessary, press the VIDEO ( button one or more times until the required input is displayed.
  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)

    Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) ➣ Buttons and markings are subject to change. POWER DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE LAST TWO ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL CHANNELS DISPLAYED SELECTION NEXT CHANNEL VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH- EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION VOLUME DECREASE PREVIOUS CHANNEL TUNER/CABLE NETWORK...
  • Page 9: Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions)

    Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) ➣ Buttons and markings are subject to change. TELETEXT HOLD TELETEXT NEXT PAGE LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE TELETEXT REVEAL PROGRAMME SELECTION BY NAME PICTURE SIZE TELETEXT SUB-PAGE TELETEXT STORE TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION...
  • Page 10: 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 : ◆ Purchase the television. ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly. Remove the cover of the remote control by pressing the symbol ) and pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 11: Switching Your Television On And Off

    Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television. ☛ If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 38 for further instructions on plug wiring. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢...
  • Page 12: Plug & Play Feature (Depending On The Model)

    Plug & Play Feature (depending on the model) When the television is initially powered ON, three basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the language, channel and clock. If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control.
  • Page 13: Viewing The Demonstration

    Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. Function Language : English √ Time Press the MENU ( ) button. √ Plug & Play Blue Screen : Off √...
  • Page 14: Storing The Channels Automatically (Depending On The Model)

    Storing the Channels Automatically (depending on the model) You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television and in your country and store all the channels found automatically. Picture œ œ √ Mode Custom The channels are stored in the order in which they appear in the √...
  • Page 15: Storing The Channels Manually (Depending On The Model)

    Storing the Channels Manually (depending on the model) When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. Channel ◆ The number by which you wish to identify each stored √ Auto Store √...
  • Page 16 Storing the Channels Manually (depending on the model) (cont.) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the... Channel 1. ▲ or ▼ button to select the Channel. Manual Store 2. √ button. Color System : AUTO 3.
  • Page 17: Giving Channels Names (Depending On The Model)

    Giving Channels Names (depending on the model) If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or Channel assign new names as required. √...
  • Page 18: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. Channel √ Auto Store √ Manual Store All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are √...
  • Page 19: 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 however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine- Channel tune the channel manually.
  • Page 20: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: ◆ Modify the numeric order in which the channels have Channel been automatically stored. √ Auto Store ◆ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that √...
  • Page 21: Selecting A Channel Numbered Ten Or Over

    Selecting a Channel Numbered Ten or Over When using the numeric buttons to select a channel stored at programme position ten or higher, follow the instructions below. Press the -/-- button. Result: The “--” symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number. Example: To select channel 42, press 4, followed by 2.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality: Picture ◆ Color Tone, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint œ œ √ Mode Custom √ (NTSC only) Adjust Digital NR : Off Tilt Press the MENU ( ) button.
  • Page 23: Setting The Digital Noise Reduction

    Setting the Digital Noise Reduction If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and Picture ghosting that may appear on the screen. œ œ √ Mode Custom √...
  • Page 24: Selecting The Picture Format

    Selecting the Picture Format (depending on the model) You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by simply pressing the “P.SIZE ( )” (Picture size) button on the remote control. Depending on the model, the following picture formats are available in the order given: ◆...
  • Page 25: 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. The following sound effects are available in the order given: Sound œ œ √ Mode Custom ◆ Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech. √...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Sound Settings (Depending On The Model)

    Adjusting the Sound Settings (depending on the model) The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound œ œ √ Mode Custom Press the MENU ( ) button. √ Adjust Auto Volume : Off Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Sound and press the œ or √ Melody : On Pseudo Stereo...
  • Page 27: Extra Sound Settings (Depending On The Model)

    Extra Sound Settings (depending on the model) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound ◆ Auto Volume œ œ √ Mode Custom √ Adjust Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, Auto Volume : On Melody : On...
  • Page 28: 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. On-screen indication Type of broadcast Regular broadcast...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume ◆ Press the button to increase the volume. (cursor moves to the right) ◆ Press the button to decrease the volume. (cursor moves to the left) ➣ The volume setting is retained: ◆ When you switch the television to standby mode ◆...
  • Page 30: Setting The Sleep Timer (Depending On The Model)

    Setting the Sleep Timer (depending on the model) You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the “SLEEP ( )” button. Press the SLEEP ( ) button on the remote control.
  • Page 31: Setting And Displaying The Current Time (Depending On The Model)

    Setting and Displaying the Current Time (depending on the model) You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the “INFO ( )” button. Function You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off Language : English √...
  • Page 32: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically (Depending On The Model)

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically (depending on the model) You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your Function choice at the time you select Language : English ◆...
  • Page 33: Activating The Child Lock

    Activating the Child Lock You can restrict viewing by locking the channels of your choice. Example: You can prevent your children from watching Function unsuitable programmes. Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play Blue Screen : Off Press the MENU ( ) button.
  • Page 34: Teletext Decoder

    Teletext Decoder Most television channels carry “teletext,” pages of written information that provide information such as: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins ◆ Weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Subtitles for the hard of hearing The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number.
  • Page 35: Selecting A Specific Teletext Page

    Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
  • Page 36: Using Flof To Select A Teletext Page

    Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page 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 TTX/MIX ) button. Press the colored button corresponding to the topic that you wish to select (The available topics are listed on the status information line).
  • Page 37: Automatic Degaussing To Remove Color Patches

    Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel 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 38: 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 39 Memo...
  • Page 40 - 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. AA68-02970A-00...

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