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- Page 1 DLPTV I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L HL-R4677W/HL-R5677W Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
- Page 3 A Guide to Digital TV • What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting.
- Page 4 The provided CableCARD from your local cable service provider needs to be inserted into the CableCARD slot of a Digital Cable Ready TV. Please refer to page 24 for how to insert the CableCARD. A digital set-top box which used to be provided by the cable service provider is no longer needed with Digital Cable Ready TVs and CableCARDs.
- Page 5 This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio. 3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative apartment,...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas ...21 Connecting Cable TV and VCR...22 Cable without a Cable Box ...22 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ...22 Connecting an Analog Cable Converter Box...23 Connecting an Analog Cable Converter Box and a VCR ...23 Connecting CableCARD ...24... - Page 7 Changing the Picture Size ...57 Digital Noise Reduction ...58 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Setting the My Color Control Mode...60 Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature ...62 Setting the Film Mode...63 Viewing Picture-In-Picture...64 Selecting the Sound Source ...70 Freezing the Picture ...71 Setting the Blue Screen Mode...72...
- Page 9 Your New Wide TV...
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Page 10: Your New Wide Tv
4. Do not place the old lamp near flammable objects or within the reach of children. 5. Be sure to connect this TV directly to an AC wall outlet. If the TV's AC plug is connected to a cable box or other source, it will not allow for proper cool down time. - Page 11 • Be sure the replacement Lamp is the same type. • After replacing the lamp, align the lamp cover with the groove and secure the screws. • The TV will not turn on if the lamp cover is not correctly closed (as this will activate the protective circuit).
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Page 12: List Of Features
• AV network system (Anynet) that enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video(AV) devices from this TV. • CableCARD slot Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Remote Control Warranty Cards (2)/... -
Page 13: Side Panel Buttons
To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Side Panel Jacks Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video game, for example). ΠSOURCE Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. -
Page 14: Front Panel Led Indicators
Lamp may be defective. Please contact a certified technician. • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately. • The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating. You’ll occasionally hear it working. -
Page 15: Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different components such as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and two sets of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, please see “Connections”. -
Page 16: Remote Control
Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player or Samsung Set-Top Box. - Page 17 Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place.
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Page 20: Connections
Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: Place the wires from the twin... -
Page 21: Separate Vhf And Uhf Antennas
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. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 22: Connecting Cable Tv And Vcr
Connections Connecting Cable TV and VCR You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the “Cable IN”... -
Page 23: Connecting An Analog Cable Converter Box
“Cable IN” so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, select “Air IN” and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels. You will need two coaxial cables. -
Page 24: Connecting Cablecard
Connections Connecting CableCARD You must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable service provider. Insert the CableCARD into the “CableCARD” slot and the message “CableCARD Inserted” is displayed on the screen. If the channel information does not already exist, the message “Updating Channel List”... -
Page 25: Connecting A Camcorder
Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV. You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. -
Page 26: Connecting A Dvd Player
Connections Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. -
Page 27: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box
Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box. Connect a set of video cables between the... -
Page 28: Connecting To Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the Set-Top Box. NOTE • Make sure the HDMI/DVI source's power is on, or you will be unable to select it in the menu's source list. English - 28 TV Rear Panel Incoming... -
Page 29: Connecting A Digital Audio System
Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today. A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your audio system owner’s manual. If your audio system has a optical digital audio input, connect to the “DIGITAL... - Page 31 Operation...
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Page 32: Operation
You can also use the POWER button on the side panel. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the …/†/œ/√/ENTER buttons on your remote control to select menu items and make adjustments. -
Page 33: Selecting A Menu Language
Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button. Input Press the … or † button to Picture select “Setup”, then press the Sound ENTER button. Channel Setup Guide Press the ENTER button to Input select “Language”. Picture Press the … or † button to Sound select “English”, “Español”... -
Page 34: Memorizing The Channels
Operation 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 to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. - Page 35 Analog or Digital “STD”, “HRC” and “IRC”. Press the ENTER button. • STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.
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Page 36: Adding And Erasing Channels
Operation Adding and Erasing Channels You can add channels that were not memorized (or delete unwanted channels from memory). English - 36 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 37: Changing Channels
Use the number buttons to quickly switch to any channel. Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2,” then “7.” The TV will change channels when you press the second number. -
Page 38: Customizing Your Remote Control
Operation Customizing Your Remote Control 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 Samsung Set-Top Box (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). -
Page 39: Remote Control Codes
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes English - 39... -
Page 40: Setting The Clock
Operation Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) NOTE • The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. - Page 41 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
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Page 42: Setting The On/Off Timer
Activation to “Yes” by pressing … or † button. • You can set the hour and minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. When finished, press the MENU button to return. Press the … or † button to select “Off Timer”, then... -
Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). Alternate method Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from “30 min”... -
Page 44: Viewing An External Signal Source
Operation Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box or the TV source (broadcast or cable). English - 44 Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button. -
Page 45: Assigning Names To External Input Mode
Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. Press the MENU button. Input Press the ENTER button to Picture select “Input”. Sound Channel Setup Guide Press the … or † button to Input to select “Edit Name”, then... - Page 47 Channel Control...
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Page 48: Channel Control
Channel Control Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control. -
Page 49: Labeling The Channels
Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN02”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear below to the channel number. -
Page 50: Fine Tuning Analog Channels
Channel Control Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. NOTE • Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned. English - 50 Analog Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press... -
Page 51: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength Digital
Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. -
Page 52: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)
Channel Control LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). English - 52 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press... - Page 53 Picture Control...
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Page 54: Picture Control
Picture Control Picture Control You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint” according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automatic settings. See next page.) NOTE • “Tint” doesn’t operate... - Page 55 ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. • Choose “Dynamic” for viewing the TV during the day or when there is a bright light in the room. • Choose “Standard” for the standard factory settings.
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Page 56: Selecting The Color Tone
Press the … or † button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “Warm1”, or “Warm2”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • Color tone is not available in the “Cinema” picture mode. Picture Input √ Mode : Standard √... -
Page 57: Changing The Picture Size
• “Zoom2”: Magnifies the size of the picture more than • “4:3”: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. NOTE • You can select only the 16:9 and 4:3 screen sizes in the Component (720p, 1080i) mode. Press the MENU button. Input Press the …... -
Page 58: Digital Noise Reduction
Picture Control Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. English - 58 Press the MENU button. -
Page 59: Dnie
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you a more detailed image with 3D noise reduction and detail, contrast and white enhancement. Alternate method Press the DNIe button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the settings. -
Page 60: Setting The My Color Control Mode
Operation Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows users to adjust colors according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, and “Custom”) without affecting other colors on the screen. - Page 61 Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen. Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory Defaults You can return to the factory default settings for My Color Control colors. Press the MENU button to display the “Detail Control”...
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Page 62: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Feature
Picture Control Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue color to enhance the picture according to the user's particular color weakness. English - 62 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press... -
Page 63: Setting The Film Mode
Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. NOTE • Film mode is supported in 480i only. Press the MENU button. Input Press the … or † button to Picture select “Picture”, then press... -
Page 64: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
NOTES • This feature doesn’t function when the “V-Chip” is active. • If you turn the TV off while watching and turn it on again, then the mode will return to normal video. • Digital broadcasting is not available in PIP. - Page 65 You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. NOTE • For more information about external signals, see “Viewing an External Signal Source” (See page 44). If you select “TV”, the sub picture will be the same as the main picture. Press the MENU button. Input Press the …...
- Page 66 ENTER button. The sub picture appears in the main picture, and vice versa. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • SWAP is not available when the Main picture is a Digital broadcast. Picture √ Input Mode : Standard √...
- Page 67 Changing the Size of the Sub Picture Press the MENU button. Input Press the … or † button to Picture select “Picture”, then press Sound the ENTER button. Channel Setup Guide Press the … or † button to Input select “PIP”, then press the Picture ENTER button.
- Page 68 Picture Control Changing the Location of the Sub Picture English - 68 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 69 Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of the sub picture, it is easy to change channels. Alternate method Press the CH control to change the sub picture channels while PIP is on.
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Page 70: Selecting The Sound Source
Picture Control Selecting the Sound Source You can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub (PIP) picture. English - 70 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 71: Freezing The Picture
Freezing the Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound will still be heard.) Press again to cancel. NOTE • In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the same time. English - 71... -
Page 72: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
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”... - Page 73 Sound Control...
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Page 74: Sound Control
Sound Control Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. English - 74 Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound. - Page 75 Press the EXIT button to exit. Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.
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Page 76: Setting The Srs Tsxt
Sound Control 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. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. -
Page 77: Auto Volume
“Auto Volume” automatically adjusts 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 78: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track Digital
Sound Control Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program. -
Page 79: Analog
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. Alternate method Press the MTS button on the remote control repeatedly to select an external signal source. NOTES • Choose “Mono” for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. -
Page 80: Choosing A Digital Sound Format Digital
Sound Control Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV. The digital sound output is an optical connector labeled “Optical Out”. After connecting an optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audio component). -
Page 81: Selecting The Internal Mute
Selecting the Internal Mute When using a device such as a Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set Internal Mute to On to cut off sound from the TV's internal speakers NOTES • The VOL +, VOL - and Mute buttons do not operate when the Internal Mute is set to On. -
Page 82: Setting The On/Off Melody
Sound Control Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. English - 82 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. - Page 83 Special Features...
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Page 84: Special Features
Setting the Function Help Displays Help on the menu functions. English - 84 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 85: Menu Transparency Level
Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to Input select “Setup”, then press Picture the ENTER button. Sound Channel Setup Guide Press the … or † button to select “Menu Transparency”,... -
Page 86: Using The V-Chip
Special Features Using the V-Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later, if necessary). - Page 87 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls Press the MENU button. Input Press the … or † button to Picture select “Setup”, then press Sound the ENTER button. Channel Press the … or † button to Setup select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 88 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”. English - 88 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press...
- Page 89 • The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See page 91.) TV Parental Guidelines...
- Page 90 The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MPAA Rating” or “TV Parental Guidelines”).
- Page 91 Fantasy or cartoon violence. • TV (FCC) ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue background). Also, all of the age-based ratings will be locked within the particular group (i.e., “group 1”...
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Page 92: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
Special Features Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) English - 92 Analog Press the MENU button. - Page 93 Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • The default is “CC1”. CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the primary language that must be in sync with the sound, preferably matched to a specific frame.
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Page 94: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) Digital
Special Features Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. NOTE • “Caption Options” are available only when “Service1~ Service6” can be selected in “Mode”. English - 94 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press... - Page 95 The default is “Standard”. Font Style This option consists of “Default”, “Style0 ~ Style 7”. You can change the font you want. The default is “Style 0”. Foreground Color This option consists of “Default”, “White”, “Black”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”, and “Cyan”.
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Page 96: Using The Cablecard
This menu works with a CableCARD provided by a local cable service provider. Prior to accessing this menu, a CableCARD should be connected to the rear panel of the TV. For detailed connection instructions refer to the “Connecting CableCARD” section on page 24 of this manual. -
Page 97: Using The Cablecard Setup Function
Using the CableCARD Setup Function Sets up relevant CableCARD options. CableCARD Reset Resets CableCARD when the channels provided by CableCARD are not available. Press the MENU button. Input Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press Picture the ENTER button. - Page 98 Special Features Channel List Reorganization Deletes and reorganizes the channel list provided by CableCARD. English - 98 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “CableCARD...
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Page 99: Using The Guide
Using the Guide You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. Alternate method Press the CH.LIST button on the remote control to display a list of channels. Press the MENU button. Input Press the … or † button to Picture select “Guide”, then press... - Page 100 Repeatedly pressing ENTER button will alternate between “Add” and “Delete”. • Yellow button : Press to add all channels Blue button : Press to delete all channels Press the MENU button to exit. Guide √...
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Page 102: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting 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. Problem Poor picture quality. Poor sound quality. -
Page 103: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv
TV set. Temperature • If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely. - Page 104 DLPTV 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca BP68-00460A-01...