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COLOUR TELEVISION SP43L2HX SP50L2HX SP61L2HX SP46L5HX SP56L5HX Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS (PIP) ICTURE ICTURE TELETEXT...
Safety Instructions ◆ Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. ◆ Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ◆ Do not expose the television to any liquids. ◆...
◆ F OREWORD Safety Instructions ... ■ Caution ... ■ Replacing the Lamp... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING Control Panel of Your Television ... ■ Connection Panel of Your Television ... ■ Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... ■...
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◆ U SING Adjusting the Sound Settings ... ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... ■ Setting the Dolby Pro Logic ... ■ Adjusting Your Dolby Preferences... ■ Setting the External Sound... ■ Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ... ■...
Replacing the Lamp Use a screwdriver to remove the screw. Remove the Lamp cover. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the Lamp. There are 2 screws: one on the up and one on the down. When the screws have been completely unfastened, they will still be connected to the body of the Lamp.
Replacing the Lamp (SP46L5HX/SP56L5HX) Use a screwdriver to remove the screw. Remove the Lamp cover. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the Lamp. There are 2 screws: one on the up and one on the down. When the screws have been completely unfastened, they will still be connected to the body of the Lamp.
Control Panel of Your Television ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. LED Indicators LED Indicators ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Menu Display ( c ) Channel Selection SP46L5/56L5HX SP43L2/50L2HX SP61L2HX ( d ) Volume Adjustment...
Control Panel of Your Television :On, :Blinking, TIMER LAMP ➢ 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: ◆ Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( ▲...
Amplifier (L/R) or powered speaker (WOOFER) connection to take full advantage of the surround sound effect. ➣ For further details about connection, refer to pages 54~60. SP46L5HX/56L5HX Rear of the TV f) COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT 2 Video (Y/P ) and audio (L/R) inputs for Component.
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network 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.
Connecting Additional Speakers To take advantage of the surround sound system, connect additional speakers. The speaker terminals are located on the rear of the television: ◆ Two for the left-hand surround speaker (marked L) ◆ Two for the right-hand surround speaker (marked R) ➢...
TELETEXT CANCEL DNIe ON/DEMO/OFF/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION SET THE MBR CODE OF REMOTE CONTROL FOR THE PRODUCTS EXCEPT SAMSUNG PRODUCT INITIALIZE THE REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS WHEN IT HAS SOME PROBLEMS OR DOESN'T WORK ➢ Please take off the batteries while resetting.
Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. Press the “...
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Used to display the next stored channel.
Plug & Play Feature 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 ( on the remote control. Result: The message Plug &...
Plug & Play Feature Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Melody : Off Blue Screen : Off Film Mode : Off Image Lock Move Enter Choosing Your Language Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Melody : Off Blue Screen : Off Film Mode...
Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (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.
Storing Channels Manually Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan : Off Move Enter Manual Store Prog. Color System Sound System AUTO Channel Search - -- 887MHz œ œ √ √ Move Adjust Manual Store Prog.
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Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button to select Channel. ◆ Press the † or … button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
Skipping Unwanted Channels Channel : Asia/W.Europe √ √ Area Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan : Off Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock Move Enter Add/Delete Prog. ✽ 1 ----- ✽ 2 ----- ✽ 3 ----- ✽...
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using ATM. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
Assigning Names to Channels Channel Country : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan : Off Move Enter Edit Add/Delete Sort Name Child Lock Move Enter Name Prog. 2 ----- 3 ----- 4 ----- 5 ----- 6 ----- Move Enter Name...
Activating the Child Lock ◆ 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.
Selecting a Channel by Information Information Prog. ✽ 2 ----- Mono ✽ 3 ----- ✽ 4 ----- ✽ 5 ----- ✽ 6 ----- Move P1 ✽ Mono Picture Mode Dynamic Sound Mode Speech Surround Sleep Timer Clock -- : -- am You can display the list of stored channels.
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.
Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Normal Color Adjust Size : 16 : 9 Digital NR : On DNIe : On Move Enter Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Move Enter Contrast Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone Normal...
Adjusting the Picture Settings ➢ Preset to the PC or DVI mode by using the SOURCE button. 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.
Setting the Picture Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Melody : Off Blue Screen : On Film Mode : Off Image Lock Move Enter Image Lock Coarse Fine Position Auto Adjustment Move Enter Coarse Fine Position Adjust Enter Auto Adjustment (PC Mode) ➢...
Using the Fine Tune If reception is weak, you can fine tune a channel manually. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
Viewing the Channel Scan Picture Channel Area : Austria Auto Store Manual Store Edit Fine Tune Ch. Scan : Off Move Enter Ch. Scan P 1 ✽ Return Freezing the Current Picture Press the MENU ( Result: The main menu is displayed. √...
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. This feature is working only weak signal condition, and that is memorized on current channel, additional.
Selecting the Picture Size Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Normal Color Adjust Size : 16 : 9 Digital NR : On DNIe : On Move Enter Size œ œ 16:9 Panorama √ √ Move Enter PC Mode Size œ...
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. Result: The main menu is displayed.
DNIe Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Normal Color Adjust Size : 16 : 9 Digital NR : On DNIe Demo Move Enter DNIe Demo DNIe On DNIe Off (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature bring you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement.
Setting the Blue Screen 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“. Press the MENU ( ) button.
Changing the Sound Standard Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Surround : Off Audio Out : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Sound Mode Custom Standard Custom Music Auto Volume : Off Movie Surround : Off Speech Audio Out : Off...
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 to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Setting the Dolby Pro Logic Rear of the TV Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Surround : Off Audio Out : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Surround Mode : Off Center Rear Time Delay : Test Tone : Off Move Enter...
Adjusting Your Dolby Preferences The following Dolby settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. ◆ Volume of the centre and rear speakers ◆ Pro Logic delay time for the rear speakers (between 15 and 30 ms) ◆ Activation/deactivation of the test tone to simulate the volume on each speaker Press the MENU ( ) button.
Setting the External Sound Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Surround : Off Audio Out : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Sound Mode : Custom Custom Auto Volume : Off Surround : Off Audio Out : Off Internal Mute : 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 the Melody Sound Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Melody : Off Blue Screen : On Film Mode : Off Image Lock Move Enter Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Melody Blue Screen : On Film Mode : Off Image Lock...
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.
Setting and Displaying the Current Time Setup Time Plug & Play Language : English Melody : Off Blue Screen : On Film Mode : Off Image Lock Move Enter Time Clock : -- : -- Sleep Timer : Off On Timer : Off Off Timer : Off...
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the television’s clock and set the On or Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select ◆...
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input.
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Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) : On Source : TV Swap Size Position Prog. : P08 Sound Select : Main Move Enter PC or DVI Mode : On Source : TV Swap Size Position Prog. : P08 Sound Select : Main Move Enter...
Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture ➢ Preset to the PC or DVI mode by using the SOURCE button. During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. Press the MENU ( ) button.
Teletext Feature 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). Part Contents Selected page number.
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 by pressing the or 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 (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen ◆ A secondary page by entering its number ◆...
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.
Connecting to the External Input/Output “AV3” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 ① This end can be fitted with: ◆...
Connecting to the DVD Input The RCA connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. Rear of the TV Connecting to the Audio Outputs The “AUDIO OUT” connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system or external amplifier (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect).
Connecting to the Audio/Video Input The RCA (VIDEO + L-AUDIO-R) connectors are used for equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices. Side of the TV SP46L5HX/ SP56L5HX SP43L2HX/ SP50L2HX/ SP61L2HX S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 1...
Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI” (video) and “PC AUDIO (L+R)” connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output. Rear of the TV ➢ The “DVI” does not support the Analog R (red), G (green) and B (blue) signals. Connecting to the PC Input The “PC”...
PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) On the windows screen, select in the following sequence: Start ➞...
Input Mode (PC/DVI) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Standard Dot x Line 640 x 480 720 x 400 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768...
Pin Configurations SCART Connector (AV1/AV2/AV3) Audio output R Audio input R Audio output L Audio chassis return Video chassis return (RGB blue) Audio input L RGB blue input Switching voltage Video chassis return (RGB green) RGB green input Video chassis return (RGB red) RGB red input Blanking signal (RGB switching) Video chassis return...
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components This TV’s remote control can operate VCR, CATV , DVD, or Set-top box (STB), 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, DVD or STB.
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...
1184 x 859 x 444 1436 x 1021 x 489 1030 x 760 x 410 1268 x 924 x 461 32.7 kg 44.5 kg Remote control, 2 Batteries (AAA), RCA cable, Owner’s manual, Warranty card, Service network list SP46L5HX SP56L5HX 16:9 16:9 46 inch...
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- 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 BP68-00269A-00...