Samsung HCL5515W Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung HCL5515W Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung HCL5515W Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 IDWarning ! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind...
  • Page 3 Thank Choosing Samsung Thank %r choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung Projection TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud...
  • Page 4 Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won't be walked or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con- venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
  • Page 5 Information User Instructions SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung Federal Communications Commission Radio 85 West Tasman Drive Frequency Interference Statement includes the follow- San Jose, CA 95134 ing warning: Tel) 408-544-5124 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and Bund...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1- Your ....List of Features .......... Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ...... Front Panel Buttons ....... Front/Side Panel Jacks ......Using a display deck ......Rear Panel Jacks ........]Remote Control ........Chapter 2: Installation ....Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ......
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) ..3.14 Sound Control ......... 3.16 Adjusting the Volume ......3.16 Using Mute ........3.16 Customizing the Sound ......3.17 Using Automatic Sound Settings ....3.18 Setting the Clock ........3.19 Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually ....
  • Page 8 Your NEw TV List Features Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off •...
  • Page 9: 1- Your New Tv

    Your NEw TV Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the flont panel control your TV_ basic %atures, including on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, must use the remote control. V HCL552W HCL652W HCL5515W HCL6515W V HCL4715W 00000 V HCL473W HCM5525W...
  • Page 10: Using A Display Deck

    Your NEw TV Front or Side Panel Jacks You can use the flont or side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    Your NEw TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A!V component that will be connected continu- ously, such as a VC]_ or a player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, can connect different A!V components DVD, 2 VCRs, (i.e., a VCR and a...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    VCR and cable box. See page 4.20 for details. Power MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be con- trolled by the Samsung remote +1OO control (i.e., TV,VCR,Cable box, or Press to select channels over 100.
  • Page 13 R.surf Press to automatically return to a Used during set up of this preferred channel after a user- Samsung remote control, so that preset time delay. it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR,cable box, I_) S.Mode DVD.)
  • Page 14: 2: Installation

    INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads," below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page 2.2.
  • Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), must combine antenna signals before connecting antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
  • Page 16: All Channels

    INSTALLATION Cable with a Cable that Descrambles Channels Find the cable that is _" connected to the _i_ 22222222222_t_Wr ANTENNA OUT termina ! on your cable box, This "..............terminal might be Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-A or ANT_Bterminal on the rear 0f the TV, Connecting...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION cable box and the B-I N Splitter RF(A/B) terminal on the A!B CableBox Switch Switch, Connect a nothe[ cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter Incoming Cable and the A-IN terminal on Splitter RF (A/B) the RF(A!B) switch, Cable Box Switch cable between...
  • Page 18: Vcr

    INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2,1-2,3), Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system, TV Rear Panel...
  • Page 19: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record Flom The Tv

    INSTALLATION Connecting a Second Record from Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTjacks on theTV and the AUDI0 !ajacks on the VCR: (The...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD (480i, 480p) Player rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect player to your Connecting Y, PB, PB T'_ Real Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the DVD audio injacks on the TV and the AUD!O OUTjacks on the DVD play: From Cable _ To enable Component video viewing,...
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Connecting a DTV Set-Top (480p, 1080i) When switching to the DTV mode, either 480p or 1080i %treat is automatically selected according to the input signal. Note: Only 480p 1080i formats are supported. TV R_.al Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the D]-v Set-Top Box audio injacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the To enable Component video viewing,...
  • Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    INSTALLATION Installing Batteries Remote Control the Oac a,, the way out to open the battery compaFtment the remote control, Make sure to match "+" "-" ends of the batteries with diagram inside compartment. Remove batteries store them in a cool, place if you won't...
  • Page 23: 3: Operation

    OPERATION Turning You Can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When is initially powered On, five basic customer settingsproceed automatically subsequently: Setting the language, Setting Clock, Setting the Antenna, Ant. input check, and Auto program.
  • Page 24 OPERATION i iiiii ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Make sure that the anten- ANT12 na is connected to the TV. _: stop Then move thej0Ystick left or right to activate "Auto program"or press Menu to skip. When you have finished, press the Menu button, Enjoy Your Watching..
  • Page 25: Using The Perfect Focus Feature

    OPERATION Using Perfect Focus Feature (HCL652W/HCL6515W/HCL4715W/HCL473W/HCM5525W/ HCM553W/HCM6525W/HCM653W) When the picture size is distorted after moving the TV set, use the Perfect Focus feature adjust for the optimum picture size set in the Factor_ Move the joystick down to _Z_n select "C0nvergenceill the n Language _ E_gl_h _ press the joystick to enter, Digital NR...
  • Page 26: Adjusting Manual Convergence

    OPERATION Adjusting Manual Convergence If the color appears spread out or "smeared" on the screen, the convergence probably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote control for the convergence adjustments. First steps: Move the joystick dow n to select ')Convergencei!; then press thejoystick Screen]-he3 !'Mawilln...
  • Page 27: Adjust Red Convergence

    OPERATION AdJust Convergence Please remoie comrol While "Red" is highlighted, press the joystickto enter: A crosshai[ pat- tern will appear on the screen Move the joystick upldownlleftlright <€) POSlt_on 0 : R/B to select where to adjust v-O uu Down ±...
  • Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on-screen menus disappear fl'om the screen after thirty seconds. With the power on, press settiogs , costom the Menu button Color Tone _ormal Brightness Contrast The P CTUREmenu Sharpness appears on the screen, Tinl Its left side has five _.Move...
  • Page 29: Selecting The Antenna Input

    OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to Digital Plug & Play Select 'i FUNCTION!!; then IC_{ / Co_vergenc e V-Chip press thejoystick to enter, oM ..so,_Mono 2Move the joystick down to se!ect i!Language'!, then m0ve theJ0ystick to the left DigitalNR 41 Off...
  • Page 30: Memorizing The Channels

    OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (antenna) cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH A CH V but- tons to scan through the channels. This eliminates need to change channels...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct oooz,_ooL; oJo ANT/CATV 4 ANT signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC), See steps 1-2 Fav. Channe AutoProg ram Fine Tune on previous page, Labeling 4 ..Blue Screen ,I Off b Press the Menu button, Move thejoystick down to select "CHANNEL", then...
  • Page 32: Changing Channels

    OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons p[ess the CHA or CHV button tO change channels: When you press or CHv, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the chan- nels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will...
  • Page 33: Selecting Your Favorite Channels

    OPERATION Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store up to ten of your favorite channels %r each available input source (such as TV and CATV). Then, when press the Fav.CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels previously stored,...
  • Page 34: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    OPERATION Setting 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 pic- ture, must set the "Blue screen" mode to "Off".
  • Page 35: Labeling The Channels

    OPERATION Labeling Channels "ESPN', Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "PBS2", CNNI", etc.) A label consists of" four fields, where each field is a letter, a num- ber, "¢", or a blank. When DISPLAY button is pressed,...
  • Page 36: Customizing The Picture

    OPERATION Picture Control You can use the on-screen n_enus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Customizing Picture "Sharpness," "Color," and Move thejoystick UPor down tOselect a Particu- [_4 _ _ColorTone...
  • Page 37: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has two automatic picture settings ("Standard", "Dynamic" and "Mild") that are pre- set at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Dynamic or Mild by pressing RMode by making a selection fiom the menu). Or, you can select "Custon]"...
  • Page 38: Selecting The Color Tone

    OPERATION Selecting Color Tone _i21_ _ i( _iii I _i_/_ i_i _ _ii_ii MoVetheioysiick down 10 ..select "Color Tone'L _'_J Contrasl Bright ..Sharpness Color ..s o,.,,oo Sound Control AdJusting Volume P[ess the VOL_or VOL÷ buttons to increase or decrease the Volume, Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily...
  • Page 39: Customizing The Sound

    OPERATION Customizing Sound You can use the on-screen menus to adjust bass, treble, balance according to individ- ual preference. (Alternatively, can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) an item, wait about 10 seconds. M0ve thejoystickto gauge will disappear and the Audio right left °r right t0...
  • Page 40: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has %ur automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Speech," "Movie") that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.Mode button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu).
  • Page 41: Setting The Clock

    OPERATION Setting Clock Also, Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press Display) Option 1: Setting Clock Manually iii2 (4: (i ()((/:: Move thejoystick down to _;_L_ _&&.A I Select "Time!';...
  • Page 42: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically

    OPERATION Option 2: Using Local Channel to Automatically Clock Press the Menu button, Caption Move,joystick down to Digital NR _ Off Language English select "FUNCTION", then Plug & Play Convergence press the,joystick to enter V-Chip €- Move PEnt. TflMenu Move the,joystick down to select "Time".
  • Page 43: Selecting A Signal Source (External A!V)

    OPERATION Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) You must select appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the Make sure that the remote control is control- ling the TV set, (pres_ the MODE button and make sure that the' TV, LEDis illuminated,) Press the TVNideo bub...
  • Page 44 SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate channel, Fay. Channel Fine Tune Press the Menu button. LaDe,rig ..Blue Screen Move the joystick down to select "CHANNEL", then press thejoystick to enter Antenna...
  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, can activate Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that appear on the screen. Move £hejoystick down tOselect ::Digital NR:!: C_[APTEt_' FOUR: SPEC[A[ FFATURES...
  • Page 46: Changing The Screen Size

    SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size Press the Aspect button to change the screen, Wide Panorama _i_ ¸¸¸ Zoom1 Zoom2 Normal(4:3) • Wide: Sets picture 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama: this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. •...
  • Page 47: Using The R.surf Feature

    SPECIAL FEATURES Using R.surf feature This feature allows to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, may be watching a channel when commercials start. You can set the R.Surf to "5 minutes", then switch channels.
  • Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off Timer -41 Before using the timer, you must set the TV's clock. (See "Setting Clock" onpage 3 .19) Press the Menu button, i¸_i_:ii _i_¸2"_ Caption Move thejoystick down tO Language English select ':FUNCTION' _ ,then Digital Off,' t"...
  • Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES To deactivate "On time," select "Off" during this step. Move the joystick to the l_J/ Clock : 30 am right to highlight "0n/0ff", time 06 : 30 am On then move thejoystick up Off time ..amOff or down to select "On" or 'Off".
  • Page 50: Dolby Surround

    SPECIAL FEATURES Dolby Surround (HCL552W/HCL652W/HCL473W/HCM553W/HCM653W only) Dolby Logic erooy Surround option allows programs surround sound. Dolby Logic Dolby Pro Logic will provide you with full surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded program sources. For best results, look for programs and movies that are marked with the fol- lowing logo: ['][']IDOLB¥...
  • Page 51: Auto Volume

    SPECIAL FEATURES Dolby Surround Output Table (Output connector signals) Mode P!aYback/Broadcast LeftOutput RightOutput Center O utput surroundOutput Signal (left andright) Normal Mono Stereo Wide Mono Stereo Phantom Mono Stereo Mono Stereo V' The above table applies to only 0 'Sound. softwares, equipments (DVD, VCR, A ' Only...
  • Page 52: Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    SPECIAL FEATURES 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, "Auto Volume" lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering sound...
  • Page 53 SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs,...
  • Page 54 SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Activating Picture-in-Picture "91 Quick to access "PIP" menu: Simply press ii)i_ Press the Menu button. button on the remote control. i_iii_ii i ii_l_;i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i;_ii_iiiiii[i}}iiiiiiiiiiiii[i}iii_i;i_!i;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;!;ii_i}}}}i[ Move the joystick down to select "PIP", then 3ress thejoystick to enter, / iit ,,s°,.
  • Page 55 SPECIAL FEATURES Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select "PIP". then press Size Double Swap the,joystick to enter. ANT/CATV '_ ANT Channel ANT4 €Move _Menu Move the joystick down to '4 On select "ANT/CATV."...
  • Page 56 SPECIAL FEATURES Swapping Contents of the PIP Image Main Image Quick to access swapping: Simply press "Swap" button Press the Menu button ` remote control. Move the joystick down to select "P!p2 the n pres s the joystick to enter, Move the JoYStickdown to Select ilSwap, i_then move the joystick to th e left or...
  • Page 57 SPECIAL FEATURES Changing PIP Channel Quick way to access PIP CH: Simply press the (PIP) "CH" button Press the Menu button, on the remote control. Move the joystick down to select "PIP", then press the joystick to enter, Move thejoystick down to select "Channel,"...
  • Page 58: Using The V-Chip

    SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate children. The user must first enter (personal number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note ' When the V-chip feature is active, the PIP and...
  • Page 59 SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Press the Menu button. Time Move thejoystick down to Longuago English select "FUNCTION." then Digital Plug & Play press the joystick to enter Move the joystick down to _'@,Ohip select "V-Chip." then Enter Pin IIII press the joystick to enter, l-he "Enter Pin"...
  • Page 60 SPECIAL FEATURES Move the joystick down t0 se ect "V-Chip ': then I_] _Ene,P!o :';_"÷!"::°:_" press theJ0YStlck to enter' _iiii The' E nter Pin; s creen will appear, Enter your 4: _ Mo_u digit p!N number........................ ii!3 ¸// The _:V-chipmode': Screen willappear.
  • Page 61 SPECIAL FEATURES • Flowto set the FV,D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First. highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y?,TV-PG,TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is highlig qted, repeatedly move the joystick to the right. This will cycle through the avail- able sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D orV).
  • Page 62 SPECIAL FEATURES ¸3¸¸¸¸ /:/ }}/ { I::::L:L: !V-chip Mode:! screen V-Chip Loc_ will appear. TvGuidelines Move thejoystick d0wn t0 @MPAA Rating _. L'2J Change pin highlight IIMpAA Rating/! press theJ0YStiCkto enter ' .._/_/ rmE×t €Move pent. e...... G.e.ner_.L_.udte.n.ce..(n.o..re.s.tr!£t!.o.n.?.).: ....Pa.[e.n.!a g.u.da.n.c e su_.g.e s !ed (_ G ........
  • Page 63: Customizing Your ]Remotecontrol

    "VCR" (or DVD) mode, On your Samsung remote control, press Set. "_ Make sure you enter 3 digits 4;/¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ i ;); the code, even if the first digit is a Entei 3 NgitS 0[ the VCR (or DVD) code listed on the next page "0,"...
  • Page 64 Press the MODEburro n and make sure that the Cable and "DVD." LED is illuminated, Press the "MODE" button to switch the remote control to the "Cable" mode, On your Samsung remote control, press SET. Make sure enter 3 digits code, even if the first digit is a "0."...
  • Page 65: Cable Box

    SPECIAL FEATURES Codes Admiral 006,079 000,005,007,008,028, 009,014, 046,060 Aiwa 035,037,054,069 Akai 017,022,023,027,030 Lloyd Samsung 007,013,022,032,042,077 Sansui Logik Audio Dynamics 014,016 Bell &z Howell Sanyo 002,012 Broksonic Magnavox 008, 029,053,056 Scott 013,041,049,068 Candle 007,009,013,045,046,052 Marantz 002,008,014,016, Sears 002,005,009,012,018, 029,030,046,061 Cannon 008,053...
  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.
  • Page 67: Appendix

    APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please ffollow these guidelines to get the maximum performance flom your Placement • not place near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...
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