02343B(E)-Inside Front Cover 3/26/03 9:51 AM Page 1 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Page 1 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in television technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities, making this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.
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02343B(E)-PREFACE 3/26/03 9:52 AM Page 2 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cord placement at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit.
02343B(E)-CONTENTS 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 1 O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....1.1 List of Features ......... 1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV.
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02343B(E)-CONTENTS 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 2 O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Features ... . 4.1 Fine Tuning Channels........4.1 Changing the Screen Size .
C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control •...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 2 O U R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. ˇ...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 3 O U R Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.6. Œ...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 4 O U R Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Œ POWER ∏ TV/VIDEO Press to turn the TV on and off.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 1 C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 2 N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 3 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, Find the cable that is con- “OUT.”...
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02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 4 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 5 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.4). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 6 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The front/side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape”...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 7 N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out com- pletely. Make sure to match the “ ” and – “ ” ends of the batteries with the Install two AA size diagram inside the compartment.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 1 C h a p t e r T h r e e P E R AT I O N P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 2 P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH M three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 3 P E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH L and CH M buttons to scan through the channels.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 4 P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~3 on previous page. Press the MENU button, then press the CH M but- ton twice to select “Channel,”...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 5 P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button. Press the CH M button twice to select "Channel", then press the VOL+ but- ton. Press the CH L or CH M button to select “Add/Erase”.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 6 P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH L or CH M button to change channels. When you press CH L or CH M, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 7 P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH M button three times to select "Function". Press the VOL + button. Press the CH M button to select the “Time”...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 8 P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic”...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 9 P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Natural”, and “Mild”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Natural or Mild by making a selection from the menu.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 10 P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by making a selection from the on-screen menu.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 11 P E R AT I O N Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 1 C h a p t e r F o u r P E C I A L E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate channel.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 2 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu. Press the CH M button twice to select "Size."...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 3 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 4 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.7). Press the MENU button to display the menu.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 5 P E C I A L E AT U R E S To deactivate the “On time,” select “Off” during this step. Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH L (or CH M) button to turn the on- timer “On.”...
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 6 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack (OPTION) Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono or a Separate Audio Program.
Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. • Surround Your Samsung TV creates a "Surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. Once the “Surround” is set to “On” or “Off”, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech.
02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 8 P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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.
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest Samsung authorized service center.
02343B(E)-APPENDIX 3/26/03 9:57 AM Page 1 P P E N D I X Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement •...
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