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  • Page 1 _ .... _Owner's Instructions...
  • Page 2 l Warninq ! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside, It is this product.
  • Page 3 Thank Choosing Samsung you for choosing Thank Samsung! Your new Samsung Projection TV represents the latest hi television technolog]t We designed it with easy to use on screen menus and dosed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class.
  • Page 4 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won't be walked or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. •...
  • Page 5 Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for Uneven vie_ving. 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your ....List of Features .......... Familiarizing Ycourself with YcourNew TV ...... Front Panel Buttons ....... Front/Side Panel lacks ......Using the Component Shelf ......1.t'_ Rear Panel lacks ........Remote Control ........Chapter 2: Installation ....Connecting VHF and UHF Antermas ......
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Sound Control ......... 3.16 Adjusting the Volulne ......3.16 Using Mute ........3.16 Customizing the Sound ......3.17 Using Automatk Sound Settings ....3.18 Setting the Clock ........3.10 Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually ....3.19 Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock ........
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Your New Tv

    Your NEW TV List Features Your Samsung TV vvas designed with the latest tecbnolog_v This TV is a high perfurmance unit that includes the following special features: Easy to use remote control Easy to use on screen menu system Automatic...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Buttons

    HCM4215W / HCM4216W / HCM422W • • HCM5525WB / HCM653WB / HCM553WB / HCM474W @ • • PCM541551 0000 • HCM4715W HCM556W 00000 • TV/VIDEO Remote Control Sensor All the inputs connected to the external Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
  • Page 10: Using The Component Shelf

    Your NEw TV Front or Side Panel Jacks You can use the front or side pane[jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For infurmation ollconnecting equipment, see pages 2.1 2.8.) PERFECT FOCUS...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Lacks

    Your NEw TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the zear parle] jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected conthlu ously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because theze are two sets of inputjacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.)
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Your NEw TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 fi_et from the ']'V_When ush]g 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 4.20 for details.
  • Page 13 Press to automatically return to a preferred charnel after a user preset time delay. Used during set up of this Samsung remote control, so that S.Mode it wifl work compatibly with Adjust the TV sound by selecting other devices (VCR,cable box, one of the preset factory settings DVD.)
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If youz antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300 ohm Flat _vin Leads," below. If youz antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads,"...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the AN%A or ANT-B terminal o Separate Antennas If you have two separate antennas foz your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals befoze connecting the antennas to the T_ This pzoceduze requh-es a...
  • Page 16: All Channels

    INSTALLATION Cable with a Cable that Descrambles All Channels terminal might be Iabeled" ANT OUT'r Connect the other end of ] this cable to th_ or ANT_Bterminal on the rear of the TV, Connecting a Cable that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles orgy some channels (such as premium...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Connect a coaxial cable nr_[_] betweentheANTENNA Incoming OUT terminal on the Cable 1 cable box and the B: !N Splitter RF (A/B) 8whch terminal on the A/B Cable Box Connect another cable between the other OUT terminaJ on the splitter Irrupting and the A- IN terminal on ¢,a_e...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION 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 oil 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 Record from Your TV can send out signals of its picture sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 13/RearPanel Connect a set of audio canes between [he AUDIO OUTjacks on the TV and the AUDIO INJacks Qnth_ VCP_ (The VCR input jacks mightbee!th_r Connect a video cable between the...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player, Set-Top (480i, 480p, 1080i) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player (or DTV Set Tup Box) to yourTVI Connecting to Y, P., P. TV RearPanel Connect a set of audio cables between the DVD audio injacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set:top Box.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Connecting a DTV Set-Top (480p, 1080i) When switching to the DTV mode, eitheI de0p oi 1080i foImat is automatically selected according to the input signal. Note: Only 480p 1080i formats are supported. "iVRealPanel Connect a set of auato cables between the DTV Set-ToE} B ox audio in acKs on the TV and the AUDtO OUT _cks on the DTV Set-ToEpox...
  • Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Corltrol

    INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Make sure to match the "+" and "--" ends of the batteries with diagram inside the compartment. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using the remote control for a...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation

    OPERATION Turning Press the Power button, You can also use the POWER button on the tbont panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initiaI[y powered five basic customer settings proceed automatically subsequently: Setting the language, Ant. input check, and Auto program/Setting the Clock.
  • Page 24 OPERATION ¸4¸¸¸¸ Make sure that the antenna i_IT is Connected to the TV. And then press the VOL+ or VOL- button to activate "Auto Program" or press the MENU button to skip, (refer to _Auto program" Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to move to the hour Qr minute, Set the hour or minute by pressing the...
  • Page 25: Using The Perfect Focus Feature

    OPERATION Using Perfect Focus Feature use the Perfect Focus feature to When the picture size is distorted after moving the TV set adjust for the optimum picture size set in the Factory. You can also select Perfbct Focus by pressing the Perfect Focus button.
  • Page 26 OPERATION Adjusting Manual Convergence If' the color appears spread out or "smeared" on the screen, the convergence probably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote control for tile convergence adjustments. Fh-st steps: Press the Menu button. Language : Enfllisll Press the Cl.lv button to setect ?Function", then...
  • Page 27: Adjust Red Convergence

    OPERATION Adjust Convergence White" Red" is highlighted, press R=_u_m_==_, the VOL+ button A crosshair pattern Will appear on the screen After moving the cursor to the 2.&&5:P_t_ aajust Using pOSlbOn you want • uG_e_'a ± t_ IMwva the number buttons 2{upl, 4(leftl 6{rtghtL 8taowm on me remote control aejust Red Convergence by pressing the'gOt +1MOLJ0B/x...
  • Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On Screen Displays

    OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on-screen menus disappear f_'om the screen after thirty seconds. With the power on press the Menu button The" Picture" menu appears on the screen, tts left side has hve icons: Picture, Sound, -91 You can also use the Menu, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons Press the CH/N or CH V button to the move items in the menu...
  • Page 29: Selecting A Menn Langnage

    OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the Me_ button. Press the CH v button to select" Function", then press the VOL + b_tton. Press the CI-Iv button to select'! Language",then press the VOL+ or VOL. button to select the Ian Press the Menu button to ..
  • Page 30: Memorizing The Channels

    OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off' air" (antenna) cable chanrle[s. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH A and CH V tons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entming...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First.select the correc[ s_gnaIsource rANT. STD HRC,tRCI, See steps 1-2 on previous page, Press the Menu button Press the CH v button to select ° Channel' men press the VOL+ button Press the CH v button to select"...
  • Page 32: Changing Channels

    OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons Press the CH/X or CHV button to change channels. W'hen you press GHA or CHv, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the chan- nels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have nmmorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels...
  • Page 33: Selecting Your Favorite Channels

    OPERATION 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 oil the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quicMy and easily flnd fre...
  • Page 34 OPERATION Adding Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the Menu button. B_ess the CH V button to select" Channel", then press me VO[ + button B_ess the CH V button [o select" Add/Erase ther Dress the VOL + button _ Idlmw _Se]_t J_dt B_ess the VOL + button...
  • Page 35: Labeling The Channels

    OPERATION Labeling Channels Use this feature to assign an easy to remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "ESPN", "PBS2", CNN1% etc.) A [abel consists of four fietds, where each field is a letter, a num bet, "*", or a blank. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number.
  • Page 36: Picture Control

    OPERATION Picture Control You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of" the "automatk" settings. See next page.) Customizing Picture Press the Menu button, Mode : Custom The"...
  • Page 37: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard" and "Movie") that are preset at the factory. Yuu can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by pressing RMode (or by maMng a selection from the menu). ©z, you can select "Custom"...
  • Page 38: Selecting The Color Tcone

    OPERATION Selecting Color Tone Press the Menu button. They Picture" icon will be highlighted, Then press t_e VOL÷ button, Press the CNV button to select" Color Tone" Press the VOL ÷ or VOL- button to select" Normal" i ?Warm1"; "Warm2", "Coot2" Press the Menu button to exit.
  • Page 39: Customizing The Sound

    OPERATION Customizing Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perfbrences. Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the Men u button+ Press the CH v button to select _Sound"; the press the VOL÷...
  • Page 40: Using Automatk Sound Settings

    OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Yuur TV has four automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Movie," and "Speech") that are preset at the factor_ You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie oi- Speech by press ing the &MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu).
  • Page 41: Setting The Clock

    OPERATION Setting 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 Clock Manually Press the Menu button Englsfl Press the OHv button to...
  • Page 42: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically Set The Tv Clock

    OPERATION Option 2: Using Local Channel to Automatically Clock Press the MENU, Press the CH v button to select" Function", then press the VOL_ button i!!!!!!!_iiiiiiiiiiiiiil;_tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!_iiiiiiiii ¸¸2¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ ¸ > Press the CH x/button to select" Auto clock set" menu, then Press the 1/01.
  • Page 43 OPERATION Press the CI-Iv button to select _Time Zone'. While "Time Zone* is select- t,_e Zone : EAST ]]]]]]]] eo. men press [ne VOL+or VOL- to change the Time zone. Seouence: ATL. EAS_ CEN MTN PAC.ALAS HAW. Press the CH V button to select °...
  • Page 44: Chapter 4: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate channe Press the Menu button Press the CH V button to select the" Channel" men oress the VOL + button_ Press the CH V button to select °...
  • Page 45: Digital Noise Reduction

    SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If' the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, call activate the Digital Noise Reduction %ature to help reduce any static ghosting that may appear on tile screen. Press the Menu button. Mode : Custom Press the CH V button to select"...
  • Page 46: Changing The Screen Size

    SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size 4:3 TV _:i"¸ _!_;)i12 [_W ''¸¸ _7:_ii:;_i! n_, ._... Wide (16:9) Panorama : Cinema ..Panorama Cinema • Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama: Use this mode tbr the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. •...
  • Page 47: Using The R.surf Feature

    SPECIAL FEATURES Using R.surf feature This feature aI[ogx,'syou to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of' time. For example, you may be ehamlel when commercials start. You can set watching the R.Surf to "5 minutes", then sgv[tch channels.
  • Page 48: Setting The On/Off Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off Timer Before using the tinier, you must set the TV's clock. (See "Setting Press the Menu button. Clock" on page 3.19) Language : English Press the CB V button to When any of the timers are set, the select _Function", then "Timer"...
  • Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES To deactivate the "On time," select "Off" during this step. Press the',/OL + button to select _On/Off," Press the CH A or CH g button button to turn the on4imer" On," (Repeatedly pressing the ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ If no tunction buttons (including remote...
  • Page 50: Extra Sound Settings

    VOL + button to select "On Press the Menu button to 8Xlf Surround Your Samsung TV can create a "surround" effbct such that the sound seems to come from aI[ directions. Once the "Surround" is set to "On", the setting applies to sound efli_cts such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech.
  • Page 51 SPECIAL FEATURES 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 has unrelated information Iike news or weather.) Quick way to access the MTS...
  • Page 52: Viewing Closed Captions

    SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions YourTV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles fur 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...
  • Page 53: Viewing Picture In Picture

    SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Note: The PIP feature does not work with Component 1, Component2, Components mode. When PIP is selected in the Zoom mode, the Mode is automatically converted into tile Normal mode.
  • Page 54 SPECIAL FEATURES Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP Press the Menu button Press the CH N/button to select" PIF, then press the VOL+ button_ Press the CH V button to select ?ANT/CATV," If an antenna is connected, the setting is "ANF,"...
  • Page 55 SPECIAL FEATURES Swapping Contents of the PIP Image Main Image <1 Quick way to access swapping: Simply press the "Swap" button Press the Menu button, the l'emote control. Press the CH v button to select _PIP", then Dress me VOL+ button, Press the CH v button to select"Swap, men press...
  • Page 56: Scanning The Available Channels

    SPECIAL FEATURES Changing PIP Channel Quick way to access PIP C] [: Simply press the (PIP) "CI [" button Press the Menu button. on the remote control. Press the OHV button to VOL,hutten setect?PlP*,thenpressthe Press the CH v button to select"...
  • Page 57: Using The Vchip

    SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip The VChip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate children. The user must fh-st enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note : When the Vchip feature is active, the PIP and channel...
  • Page 58: How To Enable/Disable The

    SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Press the Menu button. Press the CH v button to select * Function . then Dress the',dO[ + butto_ V Chip Press the CH V button [o select" V-Chip. [hen Dress LheVOL+ button The Enter Pin" screen will aeeear.
  • Page 59 SPECIAL FEATURES Press the CH V button to select the "V_Chip , men Dress me VOl + DUZton The" Enter Pin" screer witI appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Press the CH V button to VqD_ _LeCk : NO seiect the "TV Guidelines" TV Gu_dellnes then Dress the VOL + button.
  • Page 60 _PECIAL FEATURES How to set the B, D. L S and V sub-ratings: First select one of these TV_Ratings TV47 IV-PG TV44 or TV-MA (See Step 4, en preweus paget Nexl Nhite the IV-Rating is saec[ea _BLUE). r epea[eamypress the VOL+ button. This wiI] cycle through the ava able sub-ratings IFVL S.
  • Page 61: How To Reset The Tv After The Vchip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    SPECIAL FEATURES Press the CH v button 1,o select the "V-chip", then i_i_i_i_i_i_!_i!_i;_ii_!!_lililililililiiiii%i!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!l!_%lilililililili_ press the VDL + button. ililililililililililiiii'_i_,:_iiii_ii%ii_ii_iii_iii%_i_i_i_i_i_i The" Enter Pin" screen wi_ appear, Enter your 4-d!git PIN number The" V-Chip" screen will appear, Press the CH V button to select"...
  • Page 62: Viewing The Demonstration

    SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Demonstration Tu become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, the built-in demonstration. Press the Menu batten. Picture icon witI be highlighted (b_inking), Press the CHV button to select _Demonstration", then press the VOL+ button, iiiiiil;_i_[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[_ _aaaaa[[i:_i ¸...
  • Page 63: Customizing Your Remote Control

    "VCR" (or DVD) mode. Onyour Samsung remote control, press Set. Make sure you enter 3 digits the code, even if the first digit is a Enter 3 digits of the VCR(or DVO)qod_ !isted on page 4.22for "0."...
  • Page 64 SPECIAL FEATURES Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable ]urn offyour cabie box, -,11 The remote control has four "modes": "TK" "VCR," "CABLE" Press the MODE button and make sure that the Cab!e and "DVD." LEDis ilIuminated. Press tile "MODE" button to switch the remote control to the "Cable"...
  • Page 65: Cable Box

    Codes R1.H 006, 079 000, 005, 007,008, 028, Admiml Aiwa 035, 037, 054, 069 009, 014, 046, 060 Akai 017,022, 023, 027, 030 Samsung 007, 013, 022,032,042,077 Lloyd Ser_ui Audio Dynamics 014, 016 Logik Bell & How_l 002, 012 Broksor_...
  • Page 66: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLES}lOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible pzoblems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call youz nearest sezvice center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. Try another channel.
  • Page 67: Appendix

    APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of"service. Please follo_ V these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your T_/_ Placement Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid oi- dusty places.
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