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- Page 1 COLOR TELEVISION SP42Q2 SP43W6 SP43T7 SP43T8/54T8 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT OCUS...
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Page 3: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
Uneven 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. English - 3... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents ◆ F OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ..■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING ELEVISION Control Panels (depending on the model) ............. ■ Connection Panels (depending on the model) ..........■ Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) .......... ■... -
Page 5: Your Television
Contents (continued) ◆ U (continued) SING ELEVISION Extra Sound Settings..................■ - Auto volume - Dolby Virtual Setting the Melody Sound ................■ Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ........■ Setting and Displaying the Current Time............■ Setting the Sleep Timer ................. -
Page 6: Control Panels (Depending On The Model)
Control Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. SP43T7 SP43T8 SP54T8 SP43W6 SP42Q2 ( a ) Switch among video input modes ( f ) Standby & Timer indicator ( b ) Display the on-screen menu ( g ) Remote control sensor ( c ) Select the channels... -
Page 7: Connection Panels (Depending On The Model)
Connection Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Video Input ( a ) Audio Input ( b ) S-Video Input ( c ) Rear of the TV ( a ) ANT IN VHF/UHF (75Ω) ( d ) COMPONENT VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT-1, 2 ( b ) AV INPUT (VIDEO/L-AUDIO-R)-1, 2... -
Page 8: Using A Display Deck (Depending On The Model)
Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP43W6 SP54T8 Hold the center of the door and lift it up in the direction of arrow. After placing a component you have in the display deck, hold the center of the door and pull it down. -
Page 9: Infrared Remote Control
Infrared Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TUNER/CABLE NETWORK MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD SELECTION PLAYER DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION ONE OR TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE TELETEXT STORE LAST TWO CHANNELS DISPLAYED NEXT CHANNEL/ VOLUME INCREASE TELETEXT NEXT PAGE... -
Page 10: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite network In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to Rear of the TV the 75Ω... -
Page 11: Connecting A Satellite Receiver Or Decoder
Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must Rear of the TV connect a decoder to the rear of TV. -
Page 12: Switching Your Television On And Off
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 “... -
Page 13: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. -
Page 14: Plug And Play Feature
Plug and Play Feature When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following Plug & Play settings are available. Start Plug & Play If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( Enter Return button on the remote control. -
Page 15: Displaying Information
Plug and Play Feature (continued) If you want to reset this feature... Setup √ √ Press the MENU ( ) button. Time √ √ Plug & Play Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Language English √ √ Self Focus Press the ▲... -
Page 16: Choosing Your Language
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 Setup indications. √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) The “Self Focus” feature automatically finds the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colors or incorrect focus occurs. Setup These conditions may be caused by moving your TV. √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 18: Deactivating The Automatic Execution Of The Self Focus
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 1 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of Setup the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus”... -
Page 19: Removing The "Self Focus" From The Display
Removing the “Self Focus” from the Display Press the MENU ( ) button. Setup Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. √ √ Language English Result:... -
Page 20: Storing Channels Automatically
Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated Channel programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired √ √ Auto Store programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and √... -
Page 21: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto Channel store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. √ √ Auto Store √... -
Page 22: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually You can store the television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel √ √ Auto Store When storing channels manually, you can choose: √ √ Manual Store ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found √... -
Page 23: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the Manual Store following steps. Prog. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Channel is selected. √ √ Color System AUTO ◆ Press the œ or √ button. √... -
Page 24: Skipping Unwanted Channels
Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you Channel have chosen to skip are not displayed. √ √ Auto Store All of the channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are √... -
Page 25: Locking The Channel
Locking the Channel 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 Channel on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control √... -
Page 26: Fine Tuning Channel Reception
Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. Channel If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. -
Page 27: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature This feature is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal, and amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but Channel not noise. ▲ More This feature is working only in a weak signal condition, and that is √... -
Page 28: Customizing The Picture Settings
Customizing the Picture Settings Your television has several settings options that allow you to control picture quality. Picture √ √ Mode Dynamic √ √ Custom Press the MENU ( ) button. √ √ Color Tone Normal Result: The main menu is displayed. √... -
Page 29: Selecting The Picture Size (4:3 Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (4:3 Model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture √ √ Press the MENU ( ) button. Mode Dynamic √ √ Custom Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Color Tone Normal √... -
Page 30: Selecting The Picture Size (Wide Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture √ √ Mode Dynamic Press the MENU ( ) button. √ √ Custom Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Color Tone Normal √... - Page 31 Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) (continued) 4:3 Signal 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Cinema1 Cinema2 Cinema1 Cinema2 16:9 Signal 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 Cinema1 Cinema2 Cinema1 Cinema2 English - 31...
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Page 32: Selecting The Scan Mode
Selecting the Scan Mode You will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural to reduce any slight picture flicker. However, it is possible that some Picture occasional broadcasts (NTSC-M) may benefit by changing the scan √ √ mode. -
Page 33: Using The Digital Nr (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature
Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear Picture on the screen. √ √ Mode Dynamic √... -
Page 34: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
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 Setup wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the Blue √... -
Page 35: Changing The Sound Standard
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Sound √ √ Standard Mode Press the MENU ( ) button. Music √ √ Equalizer Movie Result: The main menu is displayed. √... -
Page 36: Adjusting The Sound Settings
Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound Press the MENU ( ) button. √ √ Mode Standard Result: The main menu is displayed. √ √ Equalizer √ √ Auto Volume Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected. √... -
Page 37: Extra Sound Settings
Extra Sound Settings ◆ Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and Sound so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the √ √ Mode Standard channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust √... -
Page 38: Setting The Melody Sound
Setting the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Setup √ √ Time √ √ Press the MENU ( ) button. Plug & Play √ √ Language English Result: The main menu is displayed. √... -
Page 39: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) 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. -
Page 40: Setting And Displaying The Current Time
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 Setup you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. √... -
Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Setup √ √ Time √ √ Plug & Play Press the MENU ( ) button. √... -
Page 42: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your Setup choice at the time you select √ √ Time ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select √... -
Page 43: Viewing An External Signal Source
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 Input source (broadcast or cable) √ √ SOURCE LIST √ √ Edit Name Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 44: Teletext Feature
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 This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number. -
Page 45: Displaying The Teletext Information
Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P button. -
Page 46: Selecting Display Options
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page (sub-page) ◆... -
Page 47: Selecting A Teletext Page
Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. -
Page 48: Storing Teletext Pages (Depending On The Model)
Storing Teletext Pages (depending on the model) You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. Select the LIST mode using the button. Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colors. ➢ button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes. -
Page 49: Connecting To The External Devices
Connecting to the External Devices Rear of the TV (Input/Output) ③ Decoder / Video game device ➃ ① Video disc player ② Satellite receiver ⑤ ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) ②... -
Page 50: Connecting To The Audio Output
Connecting to the Audio Output ➢ The AUDIO-L and R RCA connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV Audio system English - 50... -
Page 51: Connecting To The S-Video Input
Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ The S-VIDEO (or S-VIDEO INPUT) and RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Side of the TV (depending on the model) ① Camcorder ①... -
Page 52: Connecting To The Component Input
Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV DTV receiver ➢ The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i, 480p, 576i,576p, 1080i) English - 52... -
Page 53: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components
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 54: Vcr Remote Control Codes
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components VCR Remote Control Codes Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes English - 54... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting 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 your local dealer. ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. - Page 56 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BP68-00357A-00...