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- Page 1 ST-43T6P ST-54T6P PROJECTION 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.
- Page 5 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...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........2.2... - Page 7 Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock ....... .3.20 Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) .
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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: Front Panel Buttons
O U R 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. Œ TV/VIDEO Press this button to display a menu of all the avail- able signal sources. -
Page 10: Front Panel Jacks
O U R Front Panel Jacks You can use the front 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 – 2.8.) Œ... -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
O U R Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continu- ously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 –... -
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 4.19 for details. -
Page 13: Vcr Controls
± V.chip Press to set up and activate the parental locks. ≠ Set Used during set up of this Samsung remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, cable box, DVD.) – Sleep Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. -
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: All Channels
Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-A or ANT-B terminal on the rear 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. - Page 17 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 usually channel 3 or 4.)
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Page 18: 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 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 19: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv
N S TA L L AT I O N 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:... -
Page 20: Connecting A Dvd (480I, 480P) Player
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD (480i, 480p) Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between... -
Page 21: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box (480P)
Note: Only 480p formats are supported. Connect a set of audio cables between the DTV Set-Top Box audio in jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DTV Set-Top box. To enable Component video viewing, connect video cables between the Y, P... -
Page 22: 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 bat- teries last for about one year.) -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Setting the Clock, Setting the Antenna, Ant. input check, and Auto program. - Page 24 Press the Menu button to enter the Antenna Setting, and then “Ant. Input Check” is automatically displayed. Make sure that the anten- na is connected to the TV. Then move the joystick left or right to activate "Auto Program" or press Menu to skip.
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Page 25: Using The Perfect Focus Feature
P E R AT I O N Using the Perfect Focus Feature When the picture size is distorted after moving the TV set, use the Perfect Focus feature to adjust for the optimum picture size set in the Factory. Press the Menu button . -
Page 26: Adjusting Manual Convergence
“FUNCTION”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick down to select “Convergence”, then press the joystick to enter. The “Manual Convergence” screen will appear, and the word “Red” will be high- lighted. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION continued... -
Page 27: Adjust Red Convergence
If you have done the side convergence adjustments first, then end the Convergence Adjustments by press- ing the Menu button, Then re-start from No. 3 on page 3.4 to adjust the center convergence. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after thirty seconds. You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. ) to enter The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds. -
Page 29: Selecting A Menu Language
Press the Menu button . Move the joystick down to select “CHANNEL”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick to the left or right to select “A” or “ B”. Press the Menu button to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 30: 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 tons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. -
Page 31: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
Move the joystick down to select “Auto Program”, then press the joystick to enter. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reap- pears. -
Page 32: Changing Channels
Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH When you press CH nels 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. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. -
Page 33: Selecting Your Favorite Channels
P E R AT I O N Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store up to ten of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). Then, when you press the Fav.CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find fre- quently watched channels. -
Page 34: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
Move the joystick down to select “Blue Screen”. Move the joystick to the left or right to select “On” or “Off”. Press the Menu button to exit. 3.12 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 35: Labeling The Channels
Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press the Menu button to exit menu. Note: You cannot select “Labeling” in the A/V mode. 3.13 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 36: Picture Control
Move the joystick to the left or right to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. 3.14 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). -
Page 37: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has two automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Dynamic” and “Mild”) that are pre- set at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Dynamic or Mild by pressing P.Mode (or by making a selection from the menu). -
Page 38: Selecting The Color Tone
Press the Mute button and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. To turn mute off, press the Mute button again, or simply press either the VOL – or VOL + button. 3.16 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 39: Customizing The Sound
When you are finished adjusting an item, wait about 10 seconds. The gauge will disappear and the Audio menu will return. 3.17 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 Display.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the Menu button. -
Page 42: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically Set The Tv Clock
Move the joystick down to select “DST” (Daylight sav- ing time). Move the joystick to the left or right to indicate “Yes” or “No”. The clock is set. Press the Menu button to exit. 3.20 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 43: Selecting A Signal Source (External A
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) 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 control- ling the TV set. (Press the MODE button and make sure that the “TV”... -
Page 44: Chapter 4: Special Features
“Fine Tune”. Move the joystick to the left or right to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memo- ry, move the joystick up. (A heart icon will appear.) To reset the fine tuning to “00,”move the joystick... -
Page 45: Digital Noise Reduction
E AT U R E S 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. -
Page 46: Changing The Screen Size
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Normal Mode Press the Aspect button to change the screen. Normal • Normal: • Zoom1: • Zoom2: Notes: Screen size cannot be changed in the PIP mode. When the Aspect button is selected and then the appropriate OSD is displayed, the Channel Up/Down buttons don't operate for about three seconds. -
Page 47: Using The R.surf Feature
E AT U R E S Using the R.surf feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. You can set the R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. -
Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer
HAPTER PECIAL EATURES Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.19) When any of the timers are set, the “Timer” LED will illuminate (front panel of TV). When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the left of the hour. -
Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press the Menu button 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 50: Dolby Surround
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Dolby Surround The Dolby Surround Pro Logic option allows you to enjoy programs in surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic will provide you with full surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded program sources. -
Page 51: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts)Track
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Dolby Surround Output Table (Output connector and signals) Playback/Broadcast Mode Signal Normal Mono Stereo Wide Mono Stereo Mono Phantom Stereo Mono Stereo : Sound. : Only bass of the sound (weak). : No Sound. -
Page 52: 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 so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” lets you automatically adjust 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 53: 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-record- ed video tapes also provide closed captions. -
Page 54: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
4.11 HAPTER PECIAL EATURES Quick way to access the PIP menu: Simply press the “PIP” but- ton on the remote control. Sel. Menu If you turn TV off while watching and turn it on again, the PIP window will disappear. -
Page 55: Selecting A Signal Source (Antenna Or Cable) For Pip
“Source” button on the remote control. For more information about external A/V components and sig- nals, see “Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V)” on page 3.21. If you select “TV”, the PIP image is the same as the main image. 4.12 HAPTER PECIAL EATURES... -
Page 56: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image .4.13
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick down to select “Swap,”... -
Page 57: Changing The Pip Channel
Changing the Location (Rotating) in PIP mode When you press the Locate button repeatedly, the PIP window moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. Scanning the Available Channels This procedure scans all of the available channels and then stores them in memory. -
Page 58: Using The V-Chip
The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is The “V-chip mode” screen will appear. Move the joy- stick down to select “Change Pin,” then press the joystick to enter. -
Page 59: 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 guidelines or the MPAA rating. - Page 60 While the “U” or ”B” is blinking, move the joystick up or down to block or unblock the category. Move the joystick to the right to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted, and no letters will blink.
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Page 61: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R
Move the joystick to the right to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted, and no letters will blink. To select a different TV-Rating, move the joystick up or down and then repeat the process. -
Page 62: 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 mes- sage will appear: “Excessive rating.”... -
Page 63: Customizing Your Remote Control
TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR, DVD and cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Note: The remote control might not be compatible with DVD Player, VCR, Cable box and others manufactured by another company. -
Page 64: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
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. Press Power. Your cable box should turn on. If your cable box turns on, your remote control is now “set up”... - Page 65 P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Note: The remote control might not be compatible with DVD Player, VCR, Cable box and others manufactured by another company. 4.22 HAPTER PECIAL EATURES...
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Page 66: 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 67: Appendix
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 230 Watts ST-43T6P : 946 x 540 x 1238mm ; 37.24 x 21.26 x 48.74 inches ST-54T6P : 1161 x 605 x 1400mm ; 45.71 x 23.82 x 55.12 inches ST-43T6P: 58 Kg;127.87 lbs ST-54T6P : 70 Kg;154.32 lbs... - Page 68 BP68-00013A(ENG)