Samsung SP-42Q2 Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung sp-42q2: user guide
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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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
◆ F OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND 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 ◆ U (continued) SING ELEVISION Extra Sound Settings... ■ - AUTO VOLUME - VIRTUAL SURROUND 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)
◆ The - VOL + and on the remote control. ◆ If the remote control no longer works or your have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV. (depending on the model) ➢... -
Page 7: Connection Panels (Depending On The Model)
Connection Panels ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Rear of the TV ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 49~52. ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off. -
Page 8: Using A Display Deck (Depending On The Model)
Using a Display Deck SP43W6 SP54T8 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. 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
THE REMOTE CONTROL AGAIN. ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD PLAYER DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE LAST TWO CHANNELS DISPLAYED... -
Page 10: Connecting To An Aerial Or Cable Television Network
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV 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 ◆... -
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 connect a decoder to the rear of TV. -
Page 12: Switching Your Television On And Off
To switch the television back on, simply press the POWER ( button again. ➢ You can also switch on by pressing the TV ( button. ☛ Do not leave your television in Standby mode for long periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example). -
Page 13: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
Press this button, and the “--” symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number. PRE-CH Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the numeric buttons to select second channel. -
Page 14: Plug And Play Feature
➢ If any language is not selected on the LANGUAGE menu, the LANGUAGE menu will disappear about 30 seconds later. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV, and then press the œ or √ button. Result: Select your area by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER ) button to confirm your choice. -
Page 15: Displaying Information
Plug and Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the SETUP is selected. Result: The options available in the SETUP group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. -
Page 16: Choosing Your Language
Choosing Your Language SETUP TIME PLUG & PLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELF FOCUS BLUE SCREEN ▼ MORE MOVE ENTER When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. -
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. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 18: Deactivating The Automatic Execution Of The Self Focus
Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus SETUP TIME PLUG & PLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELF FOCUS BLUE SCREEN ▼ MORE MOVE ENTER SELF FOCUS SELF FOCUS AUTO MESSAGE MOVE ENTER The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 1 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. -
Page 19: Removing The "Self Focus" From The Display
Removing the “SELF FOCUS” from the Display Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the SETUP is selected. Result: The options available in the SETUP group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button. -
Page 20: Storing Channels Automatically
Storing Channels Automatically CHANNEL AUTO STORE MANUAL STORE ADD/DELETE SORT FINE TUNE MOVE ENTER AUTO STORE AREA CHINA ASIA W/EUROPE CIS E/EUROPE - /+ SEARCH CHINA HONKONG U/K AUSTRALIA † MORE † MOVE ENTER AUTO STORE AREA ASIA W/EUROPE - /+ SEARCH œ... -
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 store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU ( ) button. -
Page 22: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually CHANNEL AUTO STORE MANUAL STORE ADD/DELETE SORT FINE TUNE MOVE ENTER MANUAL STORE PROG.NO. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO SOUND SYSTEM SEARCH 105MHZ CHANNEL STORE œ œ √ √ ADJUST MOVE MANUAL STORE PROG.NO. COLOR SYSTEM AUTO AUTO SOUND SYSTEM SEARCH 105MHZ SECAM... - Page 23 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the CHANNEL is selected. ◆ Press the œ or √ button. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
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Page 24: Skipping Unwanted Channels
Skipping Unwanted Channels CHANNEL AUTO STORE MANUAL STORE ADD/DELETE SORT FINE TUNE MOVE ENTER ADD/DELETE DELETED DELETDE DELETDE DELETDE ▼ MOVE ENTER ADD/DELETE DELETED ADDED DELETDE DELETED DELETDE DELETDE ▼ MOVE ENTER You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. -
Page 25: 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. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. -
Page 26: Using The Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature
SORT FINE TUNE MOVE ENTER 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 not noise. √ √ This feature is working only in a weak signal condition, and that is √... -
Page 27: Changing The Picture Standard
Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the PICTURE is selected. Result: The options available in the PICTURE group are displayed. -
Page 28: Customizing The Picture Settings
Customizing the Picture Settings PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CUSTOM COLOR TONE NORMAL SIZE NORMAL SCAN MODE AUTO DIGITAL NR MOVE ENTER CUSTOM CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR MOVE ENTER Contrast œ œ √ √ ADJUST MOVE PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CUSTOM NORMAL COLOR TONE NORMAL WARM1 SIZE... -
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. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the PICTURE is selected. Result : The options available in the PICTURE group are displayed. -
Page 30: Selecting The Picture Size (Wide Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CUSTOM COLOR TONE NORMAL SIZE 16:9 SCAN MODE AUTO DIGITAL NR MOVE ENTER SIZE 16:9 PANORAMA ZOOM1 ZOOM2 CINEMA1 CINEMA2 MOVE ENTER You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. -
Page 31: Selecting The Picture Size (Wide Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) 4:3 Signal 16:9 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 16:9 Signal 16:9 16:9 Panorama Cinema1 (continued) PANORAMA ZOOM1 Zoom1 CINEMA1 CINEMA2 Cinema2 PANORAMA ZOOM1 Zoom1 CINEMA1 CINEMA2 Cinema2 ZOOM2 Zoom2 ZOOM2 Zoom2... -
Page 32: Selecting The Scan Mode
Selecting the Scan Mode PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CUSTOM COLOR TONE NORMAL SIZE NORMAL SCAN MODE AUTO DIGITAL NR MOVE ENTER PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CUSTOM COLOR TONE NORMAL AUTO SIZE NORMAL NATURAL SCAN MODE AUTO DIGITAL DIGITAL NR PROG. MOVE ENTER Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature PICTURE MODE... -
Page 33: 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 on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programmes. -
Page 34: Setting The Blue Screen Mode
Setting the Blue Screen Mode SETUP TIME PLUG & PLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELF FOCUS BLUE SCREEN ▼ MORE MOVE ENTER SETUP TIME PLUG & PLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELF FOCUS BLUE SCREEN ▼ MORE MOVE ENTER Freezing the Current Picture If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. -
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. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the SOUND is selected. Result: The options available in the SOUND group are displayed. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Sound Settings
Adjusting the Sound Settings SOUND MODE STANDARD EQUALIZER AUTO VOLUME DOLBY VIRTUAL MOVE ENTER EQUALIZER 100 300 1K 3K 10K œ œ √ √ MOVE ADJUST The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press the MENU ( √... -
Page 37: Extra Sound Settings
Extra Sound Settings ◆ 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. This feature 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 38: Setting The Melody Sound
Setting the Melody Sound SETUP ▲ MORE MELODY CHILD LOCK MOVE ENTER SETUP ▲ MORE MELODY CHILD LOCK MOVE ENTER You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. Press the MENU ( √ √ √... -
Page 39: Selecting The Sound Mode (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Sound Mode 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. Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard audio) Regular +... -
Page 40: Setting And Displaying The Current Time
Setting and Displaying the Current Time SETUP TIME PLUG & PLAY LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELF FOCUS BLUE SCREEN ▼ MORE MOVE ENTER TIME CLOCK : -- : -- SLEEP TIMER ON TIMER : -- : -- OFF TIMER : -- : -- MOVE ENTER CLOCK... -
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. Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the SETUP is selected. Result: The options available in the SETUP group are displayed. -
Page 42: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” RETURN (when you are away on holiday, for example). -
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 source (broadcast or cable) Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: The options available in the INPUT group are displayed. -
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
If you wish to display the actual broadcast at the same time as the teletext page, press the TTX/MIX ( Press the TV ( ) button again to exit from the teletext display. (index) button. -
Page 46: Selecting Display Options
• Upper half of the screen • Lower half of the screen ◆ Normal screen ➢ To return to the normal display after using the reveal or size feature, press the TV ( Press the... (reveal) (reveal) again (sub-page) (cancel) -
Page 47: Selecting A Teletext Page
(sub-page) button. Result: The available subpages appear. ◆ Select the required sub-page. Sub-pages can be scrolled by pressing the button. When you have finished, press the TV ( your normal broadcast. (hold). Press it again to ) button to return to... -
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 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) ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) ② If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassettes tape, connect the source VCR to “IN 1” and the target VCR to “OUT”... -
Page 50: Connecting To The Audio Outputs
Connecting to the Audio Outputs ➢ The AUDIO-L and R connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system or external amplifier (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV Audio System/ External Amplifier... -
Page 51: Connecting To The S-Video Input
➢ The S-VIDEO (or S-VIDEO INPUT) and RCA (AUDIO3-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 To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO (or S-VIDEO INPUT) and RCA connectors must be used. -
Page 52: Connecting To The Component Input
Connecting to the Component Input Rear of the TV ➢ The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i, 480p, 576i,576p, 1080i) ① DTV receiver ②... -
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... -
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. No sound or picture... - 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 BP68-00303A-00...