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- Page 1 SP42Q2HL SP47Q2HL SP52Q2HL SP54T8HL PROJECTION TELEVISION Owner’s ..... √ Instructions BP68-00373A-01 This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
- Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.
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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 ......30 (continued) 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
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. SP42Q2HL SP47Q2HL SP52Q2HL SP54T8HL Œ POWER ˆ... -
Page 7: Connection Jacks (Side Or Front)
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 SP47Q2HL SP52Q2HL SP54T8HL 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. Œ Antemma terminal ¨... -
Page 9: 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 control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your Set-Top box, VCR, Cable box or DVD player. -
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. œ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the Install two AAA size batteries. -
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 Plug & Play The “Check antenna input” is Check antenna input. displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Start Press the ENTER button to start the Enter Skip auto program. The “Auto Program”...
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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 Input Press the MENU button. √ Source List √ The main menu is displayed. Edit Name There are five menu groups: “Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”, “Channel” and “Setup”. -
Page 21: Selecting A Menu Language
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Press the … or † button to select √ Plug & Play √ Self Focus “Setup”, then press the ENTER √... -
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 Setup Press the MENU button. -
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: 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 and CH buttons to scan through the channels. -
Page 25: 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. Channel Press the MENU button. √ Air/CATV Press the … or † button to select √... -
Page 26: 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): Channel Press the MENU button. √ Air/CATV Press the … or † button to select √... -
Page 27: 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 button, 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 memorized. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 Picture Press the MENU button. -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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.) Setup Press the MENU button. -
Page 35: 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 Input Press the MENU button. -
Page 36: 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. Input Press the MENU button. √ Source List √ Press the ENTER button to select Edit Name “Input”. -
Page 37: 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 38: Changing The Screen Size (Wide Mode)
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size (Wide Model) Picture Press the MENU button. : Dynamic √ √ Mode Press the … or † button to select √ √ Custom √ √ Size 16:9 “Picture”, then press the ENTER... -
Page 39: 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) Picture Press the MENU button. : Dynamic √ √ Mode Press the … or † button to select √ √ Custom : Normal √ √ Size “Picture”, then press the ENTER √... -
Page 40: 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. Picture Press the MENU button. -
Page 41: Selecting The Color Tone
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Color Tone Picture Press the MENU button. : Dynamic √ √ Mode Press the … or † button to select √ √ Custom √ √ Size 16:9 “Picture”, then press the ENTER √... -
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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. Sound Press the MENU button. √ √ Mode Custom Press the … or † button to select √... -
Page 46: 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 47 P E C I A L E AT U R E S œ Depending on the particular Caption broadcast, it might be necessary Press the … or † button to select to make changes to “Channel” Caption and “Field”. “Channel”, then press the ENTER Mode Caption Channel...
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Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Press the … or † button to select √ Plug & Play √ Self Focus “Setup”, then press the ENTER √... -
Page 49: 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). Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Press the …... -
Page 50: Customizing Your Remote Control
P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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 Set-Top Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). -
Page 51: 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 - 51... -
Page 52: 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 53: Appendix
A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model SP42Q2HL SP47Q2HL SP52Q2HL SP54T8HL Voltage AC 100-240V AC 100-240V... - Page 54 E M O English - 54...
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