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BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Owner’s Instructions 1:58 PM Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION SP43Q1/47Q1 SP43T8/54T8 SP43W6 Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ICTURE ICTURE TELETEXT OCUS (PIP)
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. 1:58 PM...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 ◆ F OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND Control Panels (depending on the model) ... ■ Connection Panels (depending on the model) ... ■ Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) ... ■...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 ◆ U SING ELEVISION (continued) Setting the Blue Screen Mode... ■ Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ... 38~39 ■ Changing the Sound Standard ... ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ... ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... ■...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Control Panels ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Menu Display ( c ) Accessing to the Selected Option ( d ) Volume Adjustment ➢ Using the Buttons on the Panel If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to: ◆...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) Connection Panels ➢ 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 SCART Audio/Video Input/Output ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 55~57. ☛...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Using a Display Deck SP54T8 SP43W6 SP43Q1/47Q1 English - 8 1:58 PM Page 8 (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP54T8 Hold the center of the door and lift it up in the direction of arrow. After placing a component you have in the display deck, hold the center of the door and pull it down.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Infrared Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION ONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ TELETEXT STORE (NOT AVAILABLE) VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF VOLUME DECREASE TELETEXT DISPLAY/ MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network English - 10 1:58 PM Page 10 You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Switching Your Television On and Off Placing Your Television in Standby Mode English - 12 1:58 PM Page 12 The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Plug & Play Feature Plug & Play Start Plug & Play Enter Return Plug & Play Language English ългарски Hrvatski Čeština Nederlands Français † † Move Enter Plug & Play Check antenna input. Enter Skip Plug & Play Country Belgium Germany...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Plug & Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Choosing Your Language Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Setup English Time ългарски Plug & Play Hrvatski Language : English Čeština Self Focus Nederlands Blue Screen : Off...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) The “Self Focus” feature automatically finds the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colours or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV. Press the MENU ( ) button.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/14/04 Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Self Focus Self Focus Auto : On Message Display : On Move Enter...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/14/04 Removing the “Self Focus” from the Display Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Storing Channels Automatically Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock ▼ More Move Enter Auto Store Country : Off Belgium Search Germany Spain France Italy Netherlands ▼ Move Enter Auto Store Country : Belgium Search Move Enter...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU ( ) button.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Storing Channels Manually Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock ▼ More Move Enter Manual Store Prog. C - - - - - - - AUTO C - - - - - - - AUTO C - - - - - - - AUTO...
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BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button until the Channel is selected. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Skipping Unwanted Channels Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock ▼ More Move Enter Add/Delete In Memory Delete Change Enter Add/Delete Not in Memory Change Enter English - 24 1:59 PM Page 24 You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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 ▲...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Channel ▲ More Fine Tune Scan : Off Move Enter Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature Channel ▲ More Fine Tune Scan : Off Move Enter Channel ▲ More Fine Tune Scan : Off Move...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Changing the Picture Standard You can select the picture mode which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Customizing the Picture Settings Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off ▼ More Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Move Enter Contrast Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Selecting the Picture Size (4:3 Model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off ▼ More Move Enter Size Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Cinema1 Cinema2 Move Enter English - 32...
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BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) 4:3 Signal Auto Wide Auto Wide Zoom2 Zoom2 16:9 Signal Auto Wide Auto Wide Zoom2 Zoom2 1:59 PM Page 33 (continued) 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 Cinema1 16:9 Panorama 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 Cinema1 Zoom1...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Selecting the Scan Mode Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off ▼ More Move Enter Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Colour Tone : Normal Size Auto Scan Mode : Auto Natural...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature 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.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 DNIe Picture ▲ More DNIe : On Move Enter Picture ▲ More DNIe : On Demo Move Enter DNIe Demo DNIe On DNIe Off English - 36 1:59 PM Page 36 (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you more detailed images with 3D noise reduction, detail enrichment, contrast and white enhancement.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Setting the 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 picture, you must set the Blue Screen mode to Off.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Picture ▲ More DNIe : On Move Enter : On Source : TV Swap Size Position Prog. : P 1 Move Enter : On Source : TV Ext.1 Swap Ext.2 Size Ext.3 Position Prog.
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BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Position is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: The positions available are displayed. ➢ The Position menu is available when the Size is Large or Small.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Changing the Sound Standard Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off Audio Output : Fixed Internal Mute : Off SRS TSXT : Off Move Enter Sound Mode : Custom Standard Equalizer Music Movie Auto Volume : Off Speech Audio Output...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/14/04 Setting the External Sound Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off Audio Output : Fixed Fixed Internal Mute : Off Variable SRS TSXT : Off Move Enter Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer Auto Volume : Off Audio Output : Fixed Internal Mute...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Setting the SRS TSXT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Setting the Melody Sound Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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)
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Time Clock -- : -- Sleep Timer On Timer -- : -- Off Off Timer -- : -- Off Move...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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 ▲...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Self Focus Blue Screen : Off Melody : On ▼ More Move Enter Time Clock 11 : 35 Sleep Timer 30 Minute On Timer -- : -- Off Off Timer...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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 options available in the Input group are displayed.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Teletext Feature English - 50 2:00 PM Page 50 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).
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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 button.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Selecting Display Options English - 52 2:00 PM Page 52 When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... ◆ Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Storing Teletext Pages English - 54 2:00 PM Page 54 (depending on the model) You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. Select the LIST mode using the Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/14/04 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. ◆ If your externl device is connected to the COMPONENT IN video will not be output and only audio will be output from EXT2.
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Connecting to the Audio Output ➢ The RCA (AUDIO OUT-L and R) 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 ➢...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ The 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...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/14/04 Redirecting an Input to the External Output Setup ▲ More AV Setup Move Enter AV Setup Ext.1 : TV Ext.2 : Monitor Out Ext.3 : TV Enter AV Setup Ext.1 : TV Ext.2 : Monitor Out Ext.3 : TV Ext.1 Ext.2...
Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD and Set-Top Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). ➢...
BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 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...
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BP68-00280A (J59A_Euro_ENG) 4/13/04 2:00 PM Page 64 - 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 BP68-00280A-00...