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DIGITAL TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING Control Panel... ■ Infrared Remote Control ... ■ Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control... ■ Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... ■ Switching Your Television On and Off... ■ Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ... ■...
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Contents ◆ U SING ELEVISION Changing the Picture Standard ... ■ Customizing the Picture Settings... ■ Selecting the Picture Size... ■ Setting the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) ... ■ Using the Tilt Control Feature... ■ Setting the Blue Screen... ■...
Control Panel ➢ The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending on your model. Front of the TV ➢ ◆ You can use the ◆ The - + and on the remote control in main menu mode. ➢ If the remote control no longer works or you have misplaced it, you can use the controls on the panel of the TV.
Infrared Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the various settings ◆ Use the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system TELEVISION STAND-BY PICTURE SIZE SELECTION/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION SWITCH BETWEEN TV AND DTV MODE...
Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the television ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network English - 8 To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆...
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 “...
Plug & Play Feature Plug & Play Language English Deutsch Español Italiano Svenska Move Enter Skip Check antenna input. Enter Skip Auto Store √ √ Country : UK √ √ Search Move Enter Skip Time Clock -- : -- Sleep Timer :Off On Timer -- : --...
Changing Channels ➢ It may take some time to display a channel if your chosen channel has the MHEG feature. Using the P buttons. Press the P button on the remote control ( front of TV). The TV changes channels in sequence. You can select all channels (analog and digital channels) that the TV has memorized.
Viewing the Demonstration Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Child Lock √ √ Blue screen : On √ √ Melody : On √ √ Demonstration Move Enter Return Choosing Your Language Setup √...
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 Adjusting the Translucency Level You can set the translucency of the on-screen menu. English - 14 Press the D.MENU button.
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. 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.
Updating the Channel List Manually You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. English - 16 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. 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.
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Editing Your Favourite Channels ◆ Move ◆ Preview ◆ Delete English - 18 (continued) 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.
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. English - 20 ◆...
Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programmes you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled programme at the scheduled time even if you are watching another programme. Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed.
Using the Scheduled List Setting the Default Guide You can preset the default guide style. English - 22 (continued) 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.
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 - 24 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. Press the ENTER button.
Using the Preferences You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. English - 26 ◆ 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. 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 - 30 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 Move Enter Return Auto Store Deutschland Country : ASIA W/EUROPE Italia España Search Sverige Others Move Enter Return Auto Store √...
Sorting the Stored Channels ➢ ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. 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.
Storing Channels Manually Channel √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name Move Enter Return Manual Store Programme : P 3 √ √ Colour System : AUTO √ √ Sound System Search : 471MHz Channel...
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Storing Channels Manually If you do not know the channel numbers, select Search by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the œ or √ button to start the search. Result: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen.
Skipping Unwanted Channels Channel √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name Move Enter Return Add/Delete ▲ More P 1 : Added P 2 : Added P 3 : Added P 4 : Added P 5 : Added ▼...
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.
Changing the Picture Standard Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic √ √ Size : Normal √ √ Digital NR : Off Tilt Move Enter Return Mode Mode : Dynamic Dynamic Standard Contrast : 80 Movie Brightness : 50 Custom Sharpness : 50 Colour : 50...
Customizing the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 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.
Selecting the Picture Size Picture √ √ Mode : Dynamic : Auto Wide √ √ Size √ √ Digital NR : Off Tilt Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic Size Auto Wide Auto Wide 16:9 Digital NR : Off Panorama Tilt 14:9...
Using the Tilt Control Feature If you find that the picture received is slightly tilted to one side, you can adjust the tilt setting. 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.
Changing the Sound Standard Sound √ √ Mode : Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume : Off √ √ Dolby Virtual : Off √ √ Pseudo Stereo : Off √ √ Turbo Plus : Off Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Standard...
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.
Selecting the Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 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.
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. NICAM Stereo Stereo ➢...
Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO ( )” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ➢...
Setting the Sleep Timer Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Child Lock √ √ Blue screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ Demonstration Move Enter Return Time Clock 11 : 00 Sleep Timer...
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will be switched on/off automatically at the time you select. ➢ The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on the page 47).
Setting the Preferred Volume Level Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Child Lock √ √ Blue screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ Demonstration Move Enter Return Time Clock 11 : 00...
Locking the Channel ➢ Not available in DTV mode. 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. By keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
Viewing an External Signal Source Input √ √ Source List : TV √ √ Edit Name Move Enter Return Source List ---- EXT1 ---- EXT2 ---- S-Video ---- Move Enter Return Input √ √ Source List : TV √ √ Edit Name Move Enter...
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 The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents Selected page number.
Displaying Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page: English - 54 ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable, otherwise: ◆...
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 ◆ The next page ◆...
Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. English - 56 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. Select the LIST mode using the Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. ➢ button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes.
Connecting to External Input/Output ➢ “EXT1(RGB)” 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 ◆ Three RCA connectors (Video + Audio-L and R) ②...
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 S-Video Input ➢ The S-VIDEO and AUDIO-L/R connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Side of the TV ① To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and AUDIO-L/R connectors must be used. English - 60 ➢...
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting the 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.
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