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- Page 1 ELECTRONICS AA68-00664E-00(ENG) ST-434J ST-43T7 ST-524J ST-614J COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’... - Page 4 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a light- ning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent dam- age to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Page 5: 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 for- mat selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. AFETY... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........2.2... - Page 7 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV......A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country ......A.1 Specifications .
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Page 8: List Of Features
C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your Samsung 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 9: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. For models : ST-434J, ST-524J, ST-614J For model : ST-43T7 Œ... -
Page 10: Front/Side Panel Jacks
You can use the front/side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.7.) For models ST-434J ST-524J For model ST-43T7... -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
(i.e., a VCR and a laserdisc, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.7. Œ VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. ´ WIRELESS HEADPHONES Connect a pair of wireless headphones here (optional) ˇ... -
Page 12: Remote Control
O U R Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 4.1 for details. -
Page 13: Vcr Controls
Press to play the tape. FF (Fast Forward) Press to fast forward a tape. ˛ SET Used during set up of this Samsung remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, cable box, etc.) ◊ PIP Controls TV/VIDEO... -
Page 14: 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 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. 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 17: Connecting A Vcr
Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’ s output channel, which is usu- ally channel 3 or 4.) -
Page 18: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr
Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape. Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous... -
Page 19: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: Connect a set of audio... -
Page 20: Connecting A Camcorder
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The front/side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape”... -
Page 21: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the Batteries last for about one year.) HAPTER... -
Page 22: 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 POWER. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Adjusting Basic Convergence If the color appears spread out or “smeared”... -
Page 23: Adjust Red Convergence
CHL and CHM and VOL converge the blue line (same procedure as in steps 1~7, above). After the blue convergence is correctly adjusted, press MENU four times to exit all the menus. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 24: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
PERATION The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds. You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. -
Page 25: Selecting A Menu Language
Press VOL + to display the “SET UP” menu. Press CH M four times to highlight Language. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press MENU twice to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 26: Memorizing The Channels
Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 27: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
“Channel set up” is high- lighted. A new sub-menu will appear, and “Auto program” will be highlighted. Press VOL + again. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. -
Page 28: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press the CH L or CH M button to change channels. When you press CH L or CH M, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will 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... -
Page 29: Setting The Clock
(AM or PM). You can change the hours by pressing CH L or CH M repeatedly (or by holding down either of these buttons). The time will appear every time you press DISPLAY. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 30: Adjusting The Volume
Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. To turn mute off, press MUTE again, or simply press either the VOL – or VOL + button. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 31: Customizing The Picture
For example, if you select “Brightness,” pressing VOL + increas- es it. Press MENU twice to exit. After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION 3.10... -
Page 32: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your Samsung TV has two automatic picture settings (“Standard” and “Mild”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard or Mild by pressing P.Mode (or by making a selection from the menu). -
Page 33: Customizing The Sound
For example, if you select “Bass,” pressing VOL + increases it. Press MENU twice to exit. When you are finished adjusting an item, wait about 10 seconds. The gauge will disappear and the Audio menu will return. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION 3.12... -
Page 34: Using Automatic Sound Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Speech,” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Custom,”... -
Page 35: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. Make sure that the remote control is controlling the TV set. (Press the MODE button and make sure that the “TV” LED is illuminated.) Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control, and the following on-... -
Page 36: Chapter 4: Special Features
Your Samsung TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR Turn off your VCR. -
Page 37: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes DVD Codes Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box Turn off your cable box. continued... HAPTER PECIAL EATURES... -
Page 38: Cable Box Codes
E AT U R E S Press the MODE button and make sure that the CABLE LED is illuminated. On your Samsung remote control, press SET. Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box. -
Page 39: Setting The On/Off Timer
Press CH L or CH M )to select the appropriate minutes. Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.8) When any of the timers are set, the “Timer” LED will illuminate (front panel of TV). -
Page 40: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press MENU three times to exit. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 360 minutes). Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. -
Page 41: Viewing Closed Captions
E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. -
Page 42: Fine Tuning Channels
“Fine tune.” Press the VOL – and VOL + buttons to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press CH L. (A yellow-heart icon will appear.) To reset the fine tuning to “00,”press CH M . -
Page 43: Lna(Low Noise Amplifier)
P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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). Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 44: Special Audio Options: Mts And Headphones
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Special Audio Options: MTS and Headphones Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 45: Using Wireless Headphones
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using Wireless Headphones The wireless headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Connect the transmitter cable to the Wireless Headphone jack on the bottom of the back panel. -
Page 46: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
Note: Picture-in-Picture does not function when the V-chip is active. 4.11 HAPTER PECIAL EATURES Quick way to access the PIP menu: Simply press the PIP button on the remote control. If you turn TV off while watching and turn it on again, the PIP window will disappear. -
Page 47: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip
Press MENU twice to exit. Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV,” “Video 1,” “Video 2,” “Video 3,” “S-Video 1,”and “S-Video 2.” Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image... -
Page 48: Changing The Pip Channel
Changing the Location (Rotating) the PIP Window When you press the ROTATE button repeatedly, the PIP win- dow moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. Freezing the PIP Image Press STILL to stop the action in a particular scene. Press STILL again to resume normal video. -
Page 49: Using The V-Chip
“V-chip” menu. Press VOL+. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0.” After entering a valid PIN number, the “V-chip mode” screen will appear. Press CH M three times and high- light “Change pin.”... -
Page 50: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guide- lines or the MPAA rating. - Page 51 While the “U” or ”B” is blinking, press the CH L or CH M button to block or unblock the category. Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted (BLUE), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again.
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Page 52: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17, X
Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted (BLUE), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press CH L or CH M and then repeat the process. -
Page 53: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”... -
Page 54: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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
Voltage Frequency of Operation Power Consumption ST-434J : 993 x 469 x 1249mm ; 39.09 x 18.46 x 49.17 inches Dimension ST-43T7 : 959 x 505 x 1110mm ; 37.76 x 19.88 x 43.70 inches ST-524J : 1188 x 591 x 1383mm ; 46.77 x 23.27 x 54.45 inches ST-614J : 1331 x 717 x 1524mm ;...
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