3WAY COMBINATION TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS VCR / DVD / VCD / CD / MP3 PLAYER TELETEXT FUNCTION (depending on the model)
Safety Instructions ◆ Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. ◆ Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ◆ Do not expose the television to any liquids. ◆...
Caution The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign CAUTION alerting you of “dangerous voltage” RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK inside the product. DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within the CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, triangle is a warning sign alerting DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER you of important instructions...
Contents (continued) ◆ F OREWORD Safety Instructions ..................■ Caution ......................■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING ELEVISION View of Your Television ................. ■ Infrared Remote Control (Television and Teletext Functions) ....... ■ Infrared Remote Control (VCR and DVD Functions)........■...
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Contents ◆ U VCR F SING THE UNCTION Adjusting the Picture Contours ..............■ Selecting the Type of Cassette Tape ............■ Selecting the Video System (depending on the model)......... ■ Selecting the HiFi Mode (depending on the model) ........■...
View of Your Television ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Control Panels UW21J10VD UW28J10VD Disc Tray Load the disc here. VCR Deck Insert a standard VHS video tape. Power Press to turn the TV on and off. UW17J11 Disc Tray Load the disc here.
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View of Your Television (continued) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Control Panels (continued) Œ SKIP/SEARCH (DVD) ’ REC (VCR) Press to skip or search the title, chapter or track. Press to begin recording. ´...
Infrared Remote Control (Television and Teletext Functions) POWER SWITCH BETWEEN THE TV/VCR AND DVD MODE DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH REPEATEDLY ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL BETWEEN THE LAST TWO SELECTION CHANNELS DISPLAYED SOUND MODE SELECTION TELETEXT DISPLAY TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH- EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION CHANNEL SELECTION TELETEXT NEXT PAGE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT...
Infrared Remote Control (VCR and DVD Functions) TAPE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT PLAY IN SLOW MOTION SEARCH BACKWARD SEARCH FORWARD STOP PLAY/PAUSE BACK SKIP THE TITLE, CHAPTER, NEXT SKIP THE TITLE, OR TRACK CHAPTER, OR TRACK VCR: COUNTER, REMAIN DVD : DISPLAY DVD MENU DISPLAY VCR RECORD/ RETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU...
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 on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
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 Front of the TV Kingdom, refer to page 82 for further instructions on plug wiring.
Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube so that external degaussing after moving the receiver is normally unnecessary. If the receiver is moved or placed in a different direction, or, a coloured patch appears on the screen, the main power switch must be switched to the off position for 120minutes or the power cord must be unplugged for the same interval to allow the automatic degauss circuits to operate properly.
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.
Plug and Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. Plug & Play If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control.
Plug and Play Feature (continued) If you want to reset this feature... Function Press the MENU button. TV/AV : TV Language : English Result: The main menu is displayed. √ Time √ Plug & Play Blue Screen : Off Press the † or … button to select Function. Panel Lock : Off Result:...
Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated Channel programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and √...
Storing Channels Manually You can store the television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel When storing channels manually, you can choose: √ Auto Store √ Manual Store ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found √...
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Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. Channel ◆ Press the † or … button to select Channel. Manual Store Color System : AUTO Sound System : B/G ◆...
Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing Channel you to assign new names. √ Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Name Press the MENU button. √ Add/Erase √...
Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that Channel you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during √...
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. Channel If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually.
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto Channel store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. √ Auto Store √...
Activating the Child Lock This feature allows you to lock individual channals so that they cannot be selected from the front panel or the remote. It can, Channel however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as √...
Displaying Information You can display various types of information on the screen to help you use your television. Press the INFO button to display the information. To remove the information from the screen, press the INFO button again. ➢ When a cassette is present in the VCR or DVD, even if it is stopped, the same information is displayed in television mode as in the VCR or DVD mode.
Adjusting the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. Picture œ œ √ Mode Dynamic Press the MENU button. √ Adjust Color Tone : Normal Result: The options available in the Picture group are Size : Wide Digital NR...
Selecting the Picture Size (depending on the model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture œ œ √ Mode Dynamic √ Press the MENU button. Adjust Color Tone : Normal Size : Wide Result: The options available in the Picture group are Digital NR...
Activating/Deactivating the Digital Noise Reduction Feature If the broadcast signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may Picture appear on the screen. œ œ √ Mode Dynamic √ Adjust Color Tone : Normal...
Viewing Pictures From External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Function You can select these options by simply pressing the INPUT ( button on the remote control. TV/AV : TV Language...
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Sound Press the MENU button. œ œ √ Mode Standard √ Equalizer Auto Volume : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. Melody : On Pseudo Stereo...
Extra Sound Settings The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound ◆ Auto Volume œ œ √ Mode Standard √ Equalizer Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and Auto Volume : Off Melody : On so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the Pseudo Stereo...
Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “AUDIO 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 On-screen indication Regular broadcast...
Setting the Current Date and Time You can set the current date and time so that they are displayed by pressing the “INFO” button. You must also set the time if you wish Function to use the automatic on or off timers. TV/AV : TV ➢...
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of Function your choice at the time you select TV/AV : TV ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select Language : English √...
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 SLEEP button. Result: If the sleep timer is not yet set, Off is displayed. If the sleep timer is already set, the remaining time before which the television switches to Standby mode is displayed.
Cassette Types and Recording Speeds (Option) Only use high-quality VHS cassettes with your VCR. Cassettes can be of different lengths. You can also record a cassette at two different speeds: ◆ SP (Standard Play) ◆ LP (Long Play) - option In Long Play mode: ◆...
Repeating Playback of a Sequence or Cassette This function enables you to play back: ◆ The whole cassette ◆ A specific sequence on the cassette VCR Menu √ Timer Record √ Timer Record Review You can specify any length between 1 minute and 59 minutes. Repeat : Off Picture...
Adjusting the Picture Contours When playing back a cassette, you can change the picture contours in line with your personal preferences. Four settings are available: VCR Menu ◆ Auto √ Timer Record ◆ Normal (for a standard picture) √ Timer Record Review Repeat : Off Picture...
Selecting the Video System (depending on the model) ➢ This function is not available on UK model. To play back a cassette correctly, the appropriate video system must be selected. ➢ VCR Menu It is recommended that you select the AUTO option so that √...
Selecting the HiFi Mode (depending on the model) You can record or listen to a program in HiFi stereo. ◆ HiFi: High Fidelity which produces better sound than HiFi standard stereo VCR. Insert the video cassette tape. If the tape doesn’t begin to play automatically, press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button.
Playing a Cassette To play back any pre-recorded cassette, proceed as follows. Insert the cassette in the compartment, with the tape window visible (facing upwards) and the open side of the cassette towards the back. Result: The tape counter, current function and recording speed appear on the screen.
Using the Tape Counter to Search for a Sequence The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR unit ◆ Enables you to find the beginning of a sequence easily Insert a cassette in your VCR unit.
Using the Crystal PlayBack You can compensate a poor rental tape. Insert the cassette in the compartment, press the PLAY/PAUSE ) button. Press the CRYSTAL PB button on the remote control. Result: The CRYSTAL PB option is displayed with Off ➢...
Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette You can rewind or fast-forward a cassette without seeing the picture on the television and search for a given sequence forwards or backwards on the tape. To... Then press the... Rewind the tape without REW ( ) button when the viewing the picture cassette is stopped.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. Example: You wish to analyse a sportsperson’s technique, movement by movement. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. During playback, press the SLOW button.
Recording a Programme Directly Before recording a programme, you must have stored the corresponding channel. If you have not done so, refer to pages 16~18 for more details. Select the channel number to be recorded using the P button or the AV source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source Result: The channel number is displayed and the programme...
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to four hours of programmes. The VCR unit stops automatically after the requested length of time. Select the channel number to be recorded using the P button or the AV source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source Result: The channel number is displayed and the programme...
Using the Feature (depending on the model) Before presetting your VCR unit: ◆ Check that the language, date and time are correct (if the clock has not been set, the Date/Time Setting function is activated automatically) ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
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Using the Feature (continued) Press the † or … button to select Date. Modify the date on which the recording is to take place. VCR Menu Press the † or … button to select Mode. Select the required option Start 22 : 00 (Once, Daily, or Weekly) by pressing the œ...
Using the Feature (UK Only) Before presetting your VCR unit: ◆ Check that the language, date and time are correct (if the clock has not been set, the Date/Time Setting function is activated automatically) ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
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Using the Feature (UK Only) (continued) Press the † or … button to select Date. Modify the date on which the recording is to take place. VCR Menu Press the † or … button to select Mode. Select the required option Start 22 : 00 (Once, Daily, or Weekly) by pressing the œ...
Setting the VCR Unit to Record a Programme Automatically This function enables you to preset the VCR unit to record a VCR Menu programme up to one month before that programme is to be √ broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. Timer Record √...
Setting the VCR Unit to Record a Programme Automatically (continued) Press the † or … button to select Date. Modify the date on which the recording is to take place. VCR Menu Press the † or … button to select Mode. Select the required option Start 22 : 00 (Once, Daily, or Weekly) by pressing the œ...
Playing a Disc Play Press the “ ” button to switch the DVD mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. ☛ RESUME function When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) again, it will pick up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, the STOP (■) button...
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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 PLAY/PAUSE ( MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA 00:00 00:00 or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. 001/007 Press the †...
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Playing a Disc (MPG) Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA 00:00 00:00 or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. 001/007 Press the †...
Playing a Disc (Picture CD) Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) or MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA 00:00 00:00 OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. 003/007 \ picture folder1\ picture folder1...
Using the Search and Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track Press the FF ( ) or REW ( ) button during play. - Press the FF ( ) or REW ( ) button for move than 1 second and press again or press continuously to search at a faster speed on the DVD (2X/4X/8X/16X/ 32X), VCD (2X/4X/8X/16X/ 32X), or CD (2X/4X/8X/16X/ 32X).
Using the Disc Menu Press the DVD MENU button during the play of a DVD. Result: The DVD menu is displayed with the Disc Menu is selected. Press the ENTER button. ➢ Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu may not work. Press ENTER key for DiscMenu Using the Title Menu...
Displaying the Disc Information Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Info Press the † or … button to select Function. Zoom Result: The options available in the Function group are Bookmark displayed. Repeat EZ View Press the ENTER button.
Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) Press the DVD MENU button during play or pause mode. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Info Press the † or … button to select Function. Zoom Bookmark Result: The options available in the Function group are Repeat displayed.
Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCR so you can quickly find them at a later time. Info Press the DVD MENU button during play. Zoom Bookmark Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Repeat EZ View Press the †...
Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc . Info Press the DVD MENU button during play. Zoom Bookmark Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Repeat EZ View Press the † or … button to select Function. Program Result: The options available in the Function group are...
Using the EZ View You can adjust the screen setting (aspct ratio) which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Info Press the DVD MENU button during play. Zoom Bookmark Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Repeat EZ View Press the † or … button to select Function. Program Result: The options available in the Function group are...
Program Play (CD) Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Info Press the † or … button to select Function. Zoom Bookmark Result: The options available in the Function group are Repeat displayed. EZ View Program Press the ENTER button.
Setting up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. √ √ Language Setup Press the DVD MENU button. √ √ Audio Setup √...
Setting up the Audio Options If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. √ √ Language Setup Press the DVD MENU button. √ √ Audio Setup √...
Setting up the TV Aspect You can adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio) which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. √ √ Language Setup Press the DVD MENU button. √ √ Audio Setup √ √ Display Setup Result: The DVD menu is displayed. √...
Setting up the Display Options Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. √ √ Language Setup Press the † or … button to select Setup. √ √ Audio Setup √ √ Display Setup Result: The options available in the Setup group are √...
Setting up the Parental Control Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. √ √ Language Setup Press the † or … button to select Setup. √ √ Audio Setup √ √ Display Setup Result: The options available in the Setup group are √...
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.
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 or P button.
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page (sub-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.
Storing Teletext Pages You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. Select the LIST mode using the button. Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. ➣ button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes.
Connecting to the External Input/Output “ ” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. ② Rear of the TV UW21J10VD/ ① UW28J10VD Decoder / Video game device UW17J11 Video disc player ①...
Connecting to the Audio/Video Input The RCA (AUDIO-R/L + VIDEO) connectors are used for equipment such as VCRs, camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices. Side of the TV Camcorder Video disc player Video game device Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your television Side of the TV if you wish to watch a television programme without...
SCART Connector Wiring If you wish to connect other equipment via the SCART connectors on your television, contact your dealer or a qualified technician to wire the A/V cable as illustrated below. Signal Signal Audio output R Audio input R Video chassis return (RGB red) Audio output L Audio chassis return...
Disc Type and Characteristics The DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types Recording Disc Max. Playing Time Characteristics (Logos) Types Size Single-sided: 240 min. - DVD contains excellent sound 5” and video due to Dolby Digital Double-sided: 480 min.
Technical Specifications The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model name 17J11 21J10 28J10 VCR DECK 4HEAD MONO 6HEAD HiFi Stereo Tube type 4: 3 16 : 9 Screen size 17 inch (36.7/39.2 cm) 21 inch (40.6/30.5 cm)
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. ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
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Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel (continued) ◆ Check the batteries in the remote. May need replacing. No operations can be performed with ◆ Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. remote. ◆ Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote to reset it.
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.
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- 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 European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.