Samsung SP42W5 Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung SP42W5 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung SP42W5 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung colour television owner's instructions
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COLOUR
TELEVISION
SP42W4/42W5
SP43T6/43T7/43T8/43W6
SP47Q7/47W1/47W3
SP48T6
SP52Q7
SP54T6/54T8
SP55W3
SP62T6/62T8
SP65W3
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PICTURE IN PICTURE
TELETEXT

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  • Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION SP42W4/42W5 SP43T6/43T7/43T8/43W6 SP47Q7/47W1/47W3 SP48T6 SP52Q7 SP54T6/54T8 SP55W3 SP62T6/62T8 SP65W3 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PICTURE IN PICTURE TELETEXT...
  • Page 2: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

    Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions N Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. N Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. N Do not expose the television to any liquids. N Never put objects of any kind into the television, and do not place a water-containing vessel on the television.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... Safety Instructions ... Caution ... ONNECTING AND Control Panels ... Connection Panels ... Using a Display Deck ... Infrared Remote Control ... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... Switching Your Television On and Off...
  • Page 5: Your Television

    SING ELEVISION Setting the External Sound... Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ... Setting the Sleep Timer ... Setting and Displaying the Current Time... Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ... Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ... 36~37 SING THE ELETEXT EATURE...
  • Page 6: Control Panels

    Control Panels ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Temporary Sound Switch Off ( c ) Menu Display ( d ) Volume Adjustment (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
  • Page 7 Control Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Temporary Sound Switch Off ( c ) Menu Display ( d ) Volume Adjustment ( e ) Channel Selection ( f ) Remote Control Sensor ( g ) Standby &...
  • Page 8: Connection Panels

    Connection Panels Side of the TV Rear of the TV (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Auto Convergence Video Input Auto Convergence Audio Input S-Video Input Center Speaker Connectors (Option) Rear Speaker Connectors 75Ω...
  • Page 9: Using A Display Deck

    Using a Display Deck You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP47W3/55W3/65W3 Press the symbol “ ” at the center of the display deck. Hold the center of the door and lift it up in the direction of arrow till a ‘ttok’...
  • Page 10: Infrared Remote Control

    Infrared Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD PLAYER NUMERIC BUTTONS FOR DIRECT ACCESS (CHANNEL/TELETEXT PAGE) ONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)/ TELETEXT STORE (OPTION) SURROUND ON/OFF DIRECTLY SOUND EFFECT SELECTION VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH OFF VOLUME DECREASE...
  • Page 11: 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: N Purchase the television N 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.
  • Page 12: Switching Your Television On And Off

    Switching Your Television On and Off Power Cable Placing Your Television in Standby Mode Power Cable The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. ☛ If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page plug wiring.
  • Page 13: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control

    Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: N Change channels and adjust the volume N Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions.
  • Page 14: Plug And Play Feature

    Plug and Play Feature English Ь А Hrvatski Čeština Netherland Français When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the television is in Standby mode, press the Power ( ) button on the remote control.
  • Page 15 Plug and Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Press the Menu button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the M or L button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. Press the button.
  • Page 16: Viewing The Demonstration

    Viewing the Demonstration Menu Video Display Choosing Your Language English Ь А Hrvatski Čeština Netherland Français To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. Press the Menu button. Result: Press the M or L button to select Function. P.Size Result: Press the...
  • Page 17: Adjusting Convergence

    Adjusting 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. (The Convergence Adjustment can not be made by using the control buttons on the front panel.) Press the MENU button.
  • Page 18: Storing Channels Automatically

    Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. Press the Menu button.
  • Page 19: Sorting The Stored Channels

    Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. Press the Menu button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 20: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: N Whether or not to store each of the channels found N The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify Press the MENU button.
  • Page 21 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. N Press the M or L button to select Channel. N Press the ❿ button. N Press the M or L button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
  • Page 22: Assigning Names To Channels

    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 M or L button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
  • Page 23: I Activating The Child Lock And Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Activating the Child Lock and Skipping Unwanted Channels N Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
  • Page 24: I Selecting A Channel By Informations

    Selecting a Channel by Informations Display Text/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus Scan Swap Locate Changing the Picture Standard Surround S.STD P.STD S.Mode Mute You can display the list of stored channels. P.Size Press the Info. button. Result: To... Scroll through the stored channels Select a specific channel...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. Press the Menu button. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the button. Press the M or L button to select Adjust. Press the Result: The options available in the Adjust group are displayed with Color tone is selected.
  • Page 26: Extra Picture Settings

    Extra Picture Settings N Scan Mode You will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural to reduce any slight picture flicker. However, it is possible that some occasional broadcasts (NTSC-M) may benefit by changing the scan mode. Auto, Natural, Digital and Progressive modes are available.
  • Page 27: I Selecting The Picture Size (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by pressing the “P.Size” button simply. Depending on the model, the following picture sizes are available: Expanding and pulling up the picture from 4:3 to Auto wide 16:9 ratio.
  • Page 28: Changing The Sound Standard

    Changing the Sound Standard Surround S.STD P.STD S.Mode Mute Adjusting the Sound Settings You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the Menu button. Result: Press the M or L button to select Sound. Result: Press the Result:...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Volume Automatically

    Adjusting the Volume Automatically 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. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
  • Page 30: Setting The Dolby Digital

    Setting the Dolby Digital Rear of the TV Option This mode allows you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround effect fully with only surround speakers are connected to TV. This allows various modes for the main, center and rear speakers to be selected.
  • Page 31: Adjusting Your Dolby Preferences

    Adjusting Your Dolby Preferences The following Dolby settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. N Volume of the center and rear speakers N Pro Logic delay time for the rear speakers (between 15 and 30 ms) N Activation/deactivation of the test tone to simulate the volume on each speaker Press the Menu button.
  • Page 32: Setting The External Sound

    Setting the External Sound This feature allows you can adjust to suit your personal preferences when the equipment with output is connected to the television. Press the Menu button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the M or L button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
  • Page 33: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Sound Mode The “S.Mode” 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 Regular broadcast (Standard audio) Regular +...
  • Page 34: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer Display Text/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus Scan Swap Locate Setting and Displaying the Current Time Display Text/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the Sleep button.
  • Page 35: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: N Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select N Switch off automatically at the time you select ➣...
  • Page 36: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input.
  • Page 37: Feature

    Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ☛ Easy functions of remote control Buttons Feature PIP ON Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. Scan Used to scan every memorized channel in order. To stop scanning, press it again. Swap Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture.
  • Page 38: Teletext Feature

    Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: N Television programme times N News bulletins and weather forecasts N Sports results N Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number.
  • Page 39: Displaying The Teletext Information

    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: N Information may be missing N Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P or P button.
  • Page 40: Selecting Display Options

    Selecting Display Options Surround S.STD P.STD S.Mode Mute Menu Video Display Text/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus Scan Swap Locate When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Still N Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) N The normal screen N A secondary page...
  • Page 41: Selecting A Teletext 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.
  • Page 42: I Connecting To The External Input/Outputs

    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 This end can be fitted with: N A SCART connector N An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R); EXT 2 N Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassette tape, connect the source VCR to EXT1 and the target VCR to EXT2 so that you can redirect...
  • Page 43: Connecting To The Audio Output

    Connecting to the Audio Output ➢ The AUDIO OUT RCA connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV 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.
  • Page 44: Connecting To The S-Video Input

    Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Side of the TV Front of the TV To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. Connecting Additional Speakers To take advantage of the surround sound system, connect additional speakers.
  • Page 45: Viewing Pictures From External Sources

    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. Check that all the necessary connections have been made. Switch your television on, then press the VIDEO button repeatedly.
  • Page 46: Redirecting An Input To The External Output

    Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Press the Menu button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the M or L button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed.
  • Page 47: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components

    Programming the Remote Control for Other Components This TV’s remote control can operate almost any VCR, Cable box, or DVD, in addition to controlling the TV. ➣ The remote control might not be compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. Turn off your VCR, Cable box, or DVD.
  • Page 48: Tv Remote Control Codes

    Radio Shack 61, 6, 71, 66, 87, 20, 90, 1, 62 Realistic Sampo 1, 20, 90, 6, 19, 26, 49 Samsung 88, 0, 61, 28, 44, 29, 81, 48, 49, 90, 92, 51 Sanyo 89, 80, 62, 78, 13, 14 Scott...
  • Page 49: Vcr Remote Control Codes

    Pentex Research+ 17, 62 Philco Philips Pioneer 16, 21 Portland Proscan Quartz 23, 25 Quasar Radio Shack/Realistic Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears 9, 16, 17, 41, 62 Sharp Shintom 18, 23, 55, 69 Signature Sony 14, 24, 44, 45 Sylvania...
  • Page 50: Cable Box (Catv) Remote Control Codes

    Eastern International General Instrument Hamlim Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Nawoo Osk Sigma Panasonic Philips Philips Sony Samsung Panasonic Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes 15, 16 Pioneer 15, 16 Randtek Regal Regency 15, 16 SAEWOO Samsung Signature 12, 13, 23, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 75, 76, 77...
  • Page 51: Scart Connector Wiring (Ext1, Ext2 Or Ext3)

    SCART Connector Wiring (EXT1, EXT2 or EXT3) 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. ➢ Pins 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16 are used for RGB processing and are only wired on the EXT1 or EXT3 connector.
  • Page 52: I Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    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 Normal picture but no sound...
  • Page 53: 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.
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  • Page 56 - 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 BP68-00070A-01 (ENG)

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