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DIGITAL TELEVISION SP43W6 SP42Q2 SP43Q5 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT OCUS Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. English - 3...
Contents ◆ F OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING Control Panels (depending on the model) ... ■ Connection Panels (depending on the model) ... ■ Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) ... ■...
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Contents ◆ S ETTING THE HANNELS NALOG Locking the Channel... ■ Fine Tuning Channel Reception ... ■ ◆ U SING ELEVISION Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature... ■ Changing the Picture Standard ... ■ Customizing the Picture Settings... ■ Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model : Analog Mode) ...
Control Panels (depending on the model) ➢ SP43W6 SP42Q2 SP43Q5 ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Menu Display ( c ) Accessing to the Selected Option on the Menu System ( d ) Volume Adjustment ➢ ◆ You can use the C/P.
Connection Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Rear of the TV 75Ω Coaxial Connector for Aerial or Cable Network Service Port ➢ ◆ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks. ◆...
Using a Display Deck You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP43W6 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ➢ English - 8 (depending on the model) ◆...
Infrared Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY TELETEXT DISPLAY/ MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST SWITCH BETWEEN TV AND DTV MODE EPG DISPLAY/ ONE OR TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF VOLUME DECREASE DTV MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX CONTROL THE CURSOR...
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network English - 10 To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆...
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the rear of TV.
Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Placing Your Television in Standby Mode Your television can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce the power consumption. Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
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 Plug & Play Start Plug & Play Enter Return Setup English Time Deutsch Plug & Play Español Italiano Language English Svenska Self Focus Blue Screen ▼ More Move Enter Skip Plug & Play Check antenna input. Enter Skip Auto Store...
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Plug and Play Feature When you have finished, press the MENU ( Result: The menu is turned to Auto Store in DTV mode automatically. If you want to reset this feature... ➢ Not available in DTV mode. Press the MENU ( ) button.
Changing Channels ➢ Using the P Press the P front of TV). The TV changes channels in sequence. You can select all channels (analog and digital channels) that the TV has memorized. ➢ Using the numeric (0~9) buttons. Press the numeric buttons to quickly tune to any channel. ➢...
Displaying Information You can view the channel information and setting status you select by pressing the “INFO ( )” button on the remote control. Choosing Your Language When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.
Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) Setup √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen ▼ More Move Enter Return Self Focus √ √ Self Focus √ √ Auto √...
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus”...
Removing the “Self Focus” from the Display Setup √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen ▼ More Move Enter Return Self Focus Self Focus Auto Message Display Move Enter Return...
Previewing the DTV Menu System ➢ Available in DTV mode. Preset to the DTV mode by using the TV/DTV button. To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Press the “D.MENU”...
Choosing Your Language When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications English - 22 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Adjusting the Translucency Level You can set the translucency of the on-screen menu. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Preference. Result: The options available in the Preference group are displayed.
Updating the Channel List Automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new services or if you move the TV to a new location. ➢ English - 24 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Updating the Channel List Manually You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
Editing Your Favourite Channels ➢ You can edit your favourite channels using the colour buttons. Before setting your favourite channels, run Auto Store first. ◆ Add You can use this function when one or more favourite channels have been selected. English - 26 In the case of DTV mode, OK or Select can be used as the ENTER ) button.
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Editing Your Favourite Channels ◆ Move Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary).
Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available. ◆...
Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. English - 30 Press the D.MENU button.
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Using the Scheduled List Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required frequency (Once, Daily, or Weekly). Press the ENTER ( When you are satisfied with your settings, save the adjusted schedule by pressing the red button. Result: The scheduled list is displayed again.
Setting the Default Guide You can preset the default guide style. English - 32 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Default Guide. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Now & Next Guide or Full Guide.
Selecting Category Colours You can change the colours for categories. English - 34 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Now & Next Guide or Full Guide.
Viewing Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
Using Your Preferred Features You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. English - 36 ◆ Activating/deactivating the Subtitle ◆ Changing the default value for subtitle and audio languages ◆ Activating/deactivating the Digital Text Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed.
Viewing Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair please contact a Samsung authorized dealer. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System. Result: The options available in the System group are displayed.
Upgrading the Software To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features, software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade.
Viewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. ➢ Refer to “Connecting to the Common Interface” on page Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System. Result: The options available in the System group are displayed.
Selecting the CI Menu This helps the user select an item from the CAM-supported menu. ➢ ➢ English - 40 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System. Result: The options available in the System group are displayed.
Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. ➢ The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Storing Channels Automatically Channel √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name ▼ More Move Enter Return Auto Store Belgium Country China Germany Spain - /+ Search France Italy Netherlands Switzerland Sweden United Kingdom Eastern Europe...
Sorting the Stored Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
Storing Channels Manually Channel √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name ▼ More Move Enter Return Manual Store Prog. √ √ Colour System AUTO √ √ Sound System Channel C -- Search 105MHz Store...
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Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. ◆ Press the ENTER ( ) button. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
Assigning Names to Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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.
Fine Tuning Channel Reception ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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 the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually.
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature Channel ▲ More √ √ Child Lock √ √ Fine Tune √ √ Move Enter Return Channel ▲ More Child Lock Fine Tune Move Enter Return English - 50 This feature is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal, and amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise.
Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
Customizing the Picture Settings Picture √ √ Mode Dynamic √ √ Size Auto Wide √ √ Scan Mode Auto √ √ Digital NR Move Enter Return Mode Dynamic Mode Standard Movie Contrast Custom Brightness Sharpness Colour ▼ More Move Enter Return Contrast œ...
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Customizing the Picture Settings Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed again. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Colour Tone. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Select the required colour tone (Warm 1 ~ Warm 10, Normal, Cool 1 ~ Cool 10) by pressing the œ...
Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model : Analog Mode) Picture √ √ Mode Dynamic √ √ Size Auto Wide √ √ Scan Mode Auto √ √ Digital NR Move Enter Return Size Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Cinema1 Cinema2 Move Enter Return...
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Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model : Analog Mode) 4:3 Signal Auto Wide Auto Wide Zoom2 Zoom2 16:9 Signal Auto Wide Auto Wide Zoom2 Zoom2 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 Cinema1 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 Cinema1 (continued) Zoom1 Zoom1 Cinema2 Cinema2 Zoom1...
Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model : DTV Mode) Picture √ √ Mode Dynamic √ √ Size Auto Wide √ √ Scan Mode Auto √ √ Digital NR Move Enter Return Size Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama 14:9 Zoom Move Enter Return English - 56 You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your...
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Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model : DTV Mode) 4:3 Signal Auto Wide Auto Wide Zoom Zoom 16:9 Signal Auto Wide Auto Wide Zoom Zoom 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama (continued) 14:9 14:9 14:9 14:9 English - 57...
Selecting the Scan Mode Picture √ √ Mode Dynamic √ √ Size Auto Wide √ √ Scan Mode Auto √ √ Digital NR Move Enter Return Picture Mode Dynamic Size Auto Wide Auto Scan Mode Auto Natural Digital NR Digital Progressive Move Enter...
Setting the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
Setting the Blue Screen Setup √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen ▼ More Move Enter Return Setup Time Plug & Play Language English Self Focus Blue Screen ▼...
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound √ √ Mode Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume √ √ Dolby Virtual Move Enter Return Equalizer 100 300 1K 3K 10K √ √ Move Adjust Return English - 62 The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press the MENU ( ) button.
Extra Sound Settings ◆ 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. 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.
Setting the Melody Sound Setup ▲ More √ √ Melody √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return Setup ▲ More Melody AV Setup Move Enter Return English - 64 You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off.
Selecting the Sound Mode 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. Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard audio) Regular +...
Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen ▼ More Move Enter Return Time √ √ Clock -- : -- √ √ Sleep Timer √...
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 MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically Setup √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen ▼ More Move Enter Return Time √ √ Clock 11 : 35 √...
Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable) Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: ➢ ➢ English - 70 ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆...
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 To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page: Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P button.
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... ◆ Hidden text ◆ The normal screen ◆ A secondary page ◆ The broadcast when searching for a 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 increased by one and the page is then displayed.
Storing Teletext Pages You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. English - 74 (depending on the model) Select the LIST mode using the button. Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. ➢...
Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ EXT 1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆...
COMMON INTERFACE PCMCIA Slot supports the DVB Common Interface (DVB-CI) standard. This connection is provided for future expansion of your Samsung DTV set allowing the installation of DVB-CI compatible peripherals, for example a DVB-CI module to support pay TV services. The availability of DVB-CI peripherals varies country by country.
Connecting to the RCA Input ➢ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks. ➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for the equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. Side of the TV (depending on the model) ➢...
Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ ➢ The S-VIDEO (or S-VIDEO INPUT) and RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Side of the TV (depending on the model) ①...
Connecting to the Component Input ➢ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks. Rear of the TV ➢ The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 1080i) DTV receiver English - 79...
Redirecting an Input to the External Output Setup ▲ More √ √ Melody √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return AV Setup √ √ Ext.1 √ √ Ext.2 Monitor Out √ √ Ext.3 Move Enter Return AV Setup √ √ Ext.1 √...
In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD, and Set-Top Box (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). ➢ The remote control might not be compatible with all VCRs, DVD players, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes.
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components VCR Remote Control Codes Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes English - 82...
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 the help desk at 0870-242-0303 or dttvsupport@seri.co.uk.
- 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 BP68-00491A-00...
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