Samsung SP43Q5HL Owner's Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 SP42Q2HL SP47Q2HL SP52Q2HL SP54T8HL SP43Q5HL SP47Q5HL PROJECTION TELEVISION Owner’s √ Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
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Page 2: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. 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 - 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New Digital TV ... 5 List of Features ... Accessories ... Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ... Control Buttons ... Connection Jacks (Side or Front) ... Connection Jacks (Rear) ... Remote Control ... - Page 4 O N T E N T S Chapter 3: Operation Picture Control ... Customizing the Picture ... Using Automatic Picture Settings ... Sound Control... Adjusting the Volume... Using the MUTE Button... Customizing the Sound ... Using Automatic Sound Settings ... Setting the Clock...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Your New Digital Tv
C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control •... -
Page 6: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv
O U R Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. • The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Œ... -
Page 7: Connection Jacks (Side Or Front)
O U R Connection Jacks (Side or Front) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. For information on connecting equipment, see page 16. SP42Q2HL SP43Q5HL1X SP47Q5HL1X ΠS-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. -
Page 8: Connection Jacks (Rear)
O U R Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 10~16. ΠAntenna terminal Connect to an antenna or a cable TV system. -
Page 9: 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 You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, DVD, Cable box, and some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 52~53 for details. ΠPOWER Turns the TV on and off. -
Page 10: Chapter 2: Installation
C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,”... -
Page 11: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the “ANT IN” terminal on the rear panel. 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. -
Page 12: Connecting Cable Tv
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Cable TV 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 “ANT IN”... -
Page 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles Some Channels
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. -
Page 14: Connecting A Vcr
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 10~13). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 15: Connecting A Dvd Player
N S TA L L AT I O N 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 IN 1 (L, R)”... -
Page 16: Connecting A Digital Tv Set-Top Box
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Set-Top Box to your TV. Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)”... -
Page 17: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the back cover all the way out to open the battery compartment of the remote control. Install two AAA size batteries. Replace the cover. •... -
Page 18: Chapter 3: Operation
C h a p t e r T h r e e P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug &... - Page 19 P E R AT I O N The “Check antenna input” is displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The “Auto Program” menu is displayed. The TV begins memorizing all of the available stations.
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Page 20: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. There are five menu groups: “Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”, “Channel” and “Setup”. Press the … or † button to move to an item you want in the menu. -
Page 21: Selecting A Menu Language
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) The “Self Focus” feature automatically finds the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colors or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your Press the MENU button. Press the …... -
Page 23: Deactivating The Automatic Execution Of The Self Focus
P E R AT I O N 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”... -
Page 24: Adjusting Convergence Manually
P E R AT I O N Adjusting Convergence Manually 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. First steps: Press the MENU button. Press the …... - Page 25 P E R AT I O N Press the ENTER button. A crosshatch pattern will appear on the screen. Move the cursor to the position you want to adjust by pressing the ▲/▼/œ/√ buttons, then press the ENTER button. Adjust the convergence by pressing the ▲/▼/œ/√...
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Page 26: Memorizing The Channels
P E R AT I O N 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 27: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (“Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”) as described on the previous page. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 28: Adding And Erasing Channels
P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 29: Changing Channels
P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channel. When you press the CH or CH see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. -
Page 30: Selecting Your Favorite Channels
P E R AT I O N 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 31: Labeling The Channels
P E R AT I O N Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. -
Page 32: Chapter 3: Operation (Continued)
P E R AT I O N 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.) Customizing the Picture Press the MENU button. -
Page 33: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Movie” by pressing the P.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. -
Page 34: Sound Control
P E R AT I O N Sound Control Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound by using the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button on the remote control. -
Page 35: Using Automatic Sound Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these sound settings by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu), or you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. -
Page 36: Setting The Clock
P E R AT I O N 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.) Press the MENU button. -
Page 37: Viewing An External Signal Source
P E R AT I O N 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). Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button. -
Page 38: Assigning Names To External Sources
P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External Sources This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Press the … or † button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 39: Chapter 4: Special Features
C h a p t e r F o u r P E C I A L E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’ s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. -
Page 40: Changing The Screen Size (Wide Mode)
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size (Wide Model) Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 41: Changing The Screen Size (4:3 Mode)
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size (4:3 Model) Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 42: Digital Noise Reduction
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU button. -
Page 43: Selecting The Color Tone
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Color Tone Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 44: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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 45: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to “Mono”, “Stereo” or “SAP (Secondary Audio Program)”. “SAP” audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes “SAP”... -
Page 46: Auto Volume
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “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 47: Bbe
P E C I A L E AT U R E S BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 48: Viewing Closed Caption Information
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. - Page 49 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “2” or “1”, then press the ENTER button.
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Page 50: Setting The On/Off Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. -
Page 51: Setting The Sleep Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 52: 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 some Samsung Set-top boxes (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). -
Page 53: Remote Control Codes
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes English - 53... -
Page 54: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
C h a p t e r F i v e R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 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 service center. -
Page 55: Appendix
Frequency of Operation SP42Q2HL AC 100-240V SP47Q2HL AC 100-240V SP52Q2HL AC 100-240V SP54T8HL AC 100-240V SP43Q5HL AC 100-240V SP47Q5HL AC 100-240V Power Consumption Dimension (W x D x H) 1004 x 500 x 967 mm 60Hz 240 watts 39.5 x 19.7 x 38.1 inches... - Page 56 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 BRAZIL 0800-124-421 CHILE 800-726-7864 (SAMSUNG) COSTA RICA 0-800-507-7267 ECUADOR 1-800-10-7267 EL SALVADOR 800-6225...