Samsung TX-15X5F Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung TX-15X5F Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung TX-15X5F Owner's Instructions Manual

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DVD TELEVISION
Owner's Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

ON-SCREEN MENUS
DVD / VCD / CD / MP3 PLAYER
TELETEXT FUNCTION
(depending on the model)

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  • Page 1: Remote Control

    DVD TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS DVD / VCD / CD / MP3 PLAYER TELETEXT FUNCTION (depending on the model)
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    ◆ Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. ◆ Please use a soft and dry cloth (not containing volatile matter) when you clean the TV. ◆ If the television is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.
  • Page 3: Caution

    The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product. ☛ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ◆ F OREWORD Safety Instructions ... ■ Caution ... ■ ◆ C ONNECTING AND Control Panel of Your Television ... ■ Connection Panel of Your Television ... ■ Infrared Remote Control (Television and Teletext Functions) ... ■ Infrared Remote Control (DVD Functions) ... ■...
  • Page 5 Changing the Camera Angle ... ■ Setting up the Language Features ... ■ Setting up the Audio Options... ■ Setting up the TV Aspect... ■ Setting up the Display Options ... ■ Setting up the Parental Control ... ■ ◆ U...
  • Page 6: Control Panel Of Your Television

    ¨ PLAY/PAUSE Press to play or pause a video tape. ˆ – Press to increase or decrease the volume. ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Disc Tray Load the disc here. Ø...
  • Page 7: Connection Panel Of Your Television

    Connection Panel of Your Television ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTS SCART Audio/Video Input/Outputs ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 53~54. ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off.
  • Page 8: Infrared Remote Control (Television And Teletext Functions)

    RESPECTIVELY TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION ➣ Operation of remote control may be affected by bright artificial light near to the TV set. (Television and Teletext Functions) POWER ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE ZOOM SWITCH REPEATEDLY...
  • Page 9: Infrared Remote Control (Dvd Functions)

    Infrared Remote Control ACCESS VARIOUS CAMERA ANGLES ON A DVD SEARCH BACKWARD OPEN/CLOSE THE DISC TRAY TO CANCEL OR CLEAR EACH SELECTED FUNCTION BACK SKIP THE TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK STOP (DVD Functions) RETURN ANGLE INPUT OPEN/CLOSE ZOOM CYAN RETURN TO PREVIOUS MENU DVD INFORMATION DISPLAY DVD MENU DISPLAY SEARCH FORWARD...
  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the television ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating...
  • Page 11: Switching Your Television On And Off

    (when you are away on holiday, for example). Turn your television off by pressing the “ l ” button (On/Off) on the front of the television. It is best to unplug the set from the mains and aerial. Front of the TV ANGLE ) button ANGLE...
  • Page 12: Automatic Degaussing To Remove Colour Patches

    Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube so that external degaussing after moving the receiver is normally unnecessary. If the receiver is moved or placed in a different direction, or, a coloured patch appears on the screen, the main power switch must be switched to the off position for 120minutes or the power cord must be unplugged for the same interval to allow the automatic degauss circuits to operate properly.
  • 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

    Press the MENU button to confirm your choice. Result: The message Antenna input check is displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press the MENU button Result: The Time menu is displayed with Clock is selected.
  • Page 15: Choosing Your Language

    The Language is selected. Select the appropriate language by pressing the œ or √ button repeatedly. Function Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play œ TV √ TV/AV/DVD Blue Screen : Off Panel Lock : Off Select Enter Exit Function...
  • Page 16: Channels

    Storing Channels Automatically Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Child Lock Select Enter 470 MHz Exit You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers.
  • Page 17: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually You can store the television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify Press the MENU button.
  • Page 18: Storing Channels Manually

    Storing Channels Manually Channel Manual Store Color System : AUTO Sound System : B/G Search : 199MHz Prog. No. : P 6 Store Select Adjust Channel Manual Store Color System : AUTO Sound System : B/G Search : 199MHz Prog. No. : P 6 Store Select...
  • Page 19: Skipping Unwanted Channels

    Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
  • Page 20: Fine Tuning Channel Reception

    Fine Tuning Channel Reception Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Child Lock Select Enter Channel Fine Tune Tune : - / + Store Erase Select Adjust Fine Tune Channel Fine Tune Tune : - / + Store : OK Erase Select...
  • 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. Result: The main menu is displayed.
  • Page 22: Activating The Child Lock

    Activating the Child Lock Channel Auto Store Manual Store Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Child Lock Select Enter Channel Child Lock Child Lock : On Prog. No. Lock Select Adjust Channel Child Lock Child Lock : On Prog. No. Lock Select Adjust Channel Child Lock...
  • Page 23: Displaying Information

    Displaying Information You can display various types of information on the screen to help you use your television. Press the INFO button to display the information. To remove the information from the screen, press the INFO button again. ➢ When a tray is present in the DVD, even if it is stopped, the same information is displayed in television mode as in the DVD mode.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Picture Settings

    Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture œ œ Mode Dynamic √ Adjust Color Tone : Normal Size : Normal Digital NR : Off Select Enter Picture Adjust Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Select Adjust Contrast Picture œ œ Mode Dynamic √ Adjust Color Tone : Normal Size...
  • Page 25: Selecting The Picture Size (Depending On The Model)

    Selecting the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. Press the œ or √ button. Press the † or … button to select Size. Press the œ or √ button repeatedly.
  • Page 26: Viewing Pictures From External Sources

    Exit Result: INPUT Press the œ or √ button. Press the † or … button to select TV/AV/DVD. Press the œ or √ button to change the setting. ➢ ◆ Depending on the source selected, the pictures may appear automatically.
  • Page 27: 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 to select Sound. Result: The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
  • Page 28: Setting The Current Date And Time

    Setting the Current Date and Time Function Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play œ TV/AV/DVD Blue Screen : Off Panel Lock : Off Select Enter Function Time Clock -- : -- Timer Select Adjust Function Time Clock...
  • Page 29: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically

    Set these by pressing the † or … button. In the same way, set the Off Time to switch off automatically. Function Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play œ √ TV/AV/DVD Blue Screen : Off Panel Lock : Off Select Enter Exit Function Time Clock...
  • Page 30: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Function Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play œ TV/AV/DVD Blue Screen : Off Panel Lock : On Select Enter You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode.
  • Page 31: Playing A Disc

    Playing a Disc Play Press the TV ↔ DVD button to switch the DVD mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) or OPEN/CLOSE ( the disc tray. ☛ RESUME function When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press the PLAY/PAUSE ( where you left off (unless the disc is removed, the STOP (■) button...
  • Page 32 Playing a Disc (MP3/WMA) MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA 00:00 00:00 001/007 music folder1 music folder2 music folder3 music folder4 music folder5 music folder6 MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA 00:23 03:40 128Kbps 003/006 \ music folder1\ music folder1 song1 song2 song3 song4 song5 When playing CD-R/MP3 discs, please follow the recommendations below: ◆...
  • Page 33 Playing a Disc (MPG) Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. Press the † or … button to select the desired MPEG folder, then press the ENTER or √...
  • Page 34 Playing a Disc (Picture CD) MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA 00:00 00:00 003/007 \ picture folder1\ picture folder1 picture1 picture2 picture3 picture4 picture5 Press ENTER key for DiscMenu Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray.
  • Page 35: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    Using the Search and Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track Press the FF ( ) or REW ( ) button during play. - Press the FF ( ) or REW ( ) button for move than 1 second and press again or press continuously to search at a faster speed on the DVD (2X/4X/8X/16X/ 32X), VCD (2X/4X/8X/16X/ 32X), or CD (2X/4X/8X/16X/ 32X).
  • Page 36: Using The Disc Menu

    Using the Disc Menu Press ENTER key for DiscMenu Using the Title Menu OPEN/CLOSE ZOOM Press ENTER key for TitleMenu Press the DVD MENU button during the play of a DVD. Result: Press the ENTER button. ➢ Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu may not work. Press the DVD MENU button during the play of a DVD.
  • Page 37: Displaying The Disc Information

    Displaying the Disc Information Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Result: The Info menu is selected.
  • Page 38: Using The Zoom Function (Dvd/Vcd)

    Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat EZ View Program OPEN/CLOSE ZOOM CYAN Press the DVD MENU button during play or pause mode. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed.
  • Page 39: Using The Bookmark Function (Dvd/Vcd)

    Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCR so you can quickly find them at a later time. Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed.
  • Page 40: Repeat Play

    Repeat Play Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat EZ View Program Chapter Title A - B VCD/CD Track Disc A - B Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc . Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed.
  • Page 41: Using The Ez View (Depending On The Disk)

    Using the EZ View (depending on the Disc) You can adjust the screen setting (aspct ratio) which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Function. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed.
  • Page 42: Program Play (Cd)

    Program Play (CD) Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat EZ View Program Program: Track (01 - 17) Program: Track (01 - 17) Changing the Camera Angle ANGLE RETURN INPUT Press the DVD MENU button during play. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the †...
  • Page 43: Setting Up The Language Features

    Setting up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the †...
  • Page 44: Setting Up The Audio Options

    Setting up the Audio Options Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : AUDIO SETUP Digital Output : Off Dynamic Compression : Off AUDIO SETUP Digital Output : Off Dynamic Compression : Off If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie.
  • Page 45: Setting Up The Tv Aspect

    Select this for conventional size TVs when you want to see the central portion of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.) ◆ 16:9 Wide You can view the full 16:9 picture on your wide screen TV. √ √ Language Setup √ √...
  • Page 46: Setting Up The Display Options

    Setting up the Display Options Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : DISPLAY SETUP TV Aspect : Wide Screen Messages : Off Black Level : Off NTSC Disk Output : PAL DISPLAY SETUP TV Aspect : Wide Screen Messages...
  • Page 47: Setting Up The Parental Control

    Setting up the Parental Control Press the DVD MENU button. Result: The DVD menu is displayed. Press the † or … button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. Press the ENTER button. Press the † or … button to select Parental Setup. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 48: 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 49: Displaying The Teletext Information

    If you wish to display the actual broadcast at the same time as the teletext page, press the TV/TTX/MIX button again. Press the TV/TTX/MIX button to exit from the teletext display. (index) button. ANGLE RETURN...
  • Page 50: Selecting Display Options

    Selecting Display Options ANGLE RETURN OPEN/CLOSE ZOOM ANGLE RETURN When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... INPUT ◆ Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen ◆...
  • Page 51: Selecting A Teletext Page

    To display the previous or next page, press the corresponding coloured button. When you have finished, press the TV/TTX/MIX button to return to your normal broadcast. (hold). Press the it again to...
  • Page 52: Storing Teletext Pages

    Storing Teletext Pages OPEN/CLOSE ZOOM You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. INPUT Select the LIST mode using the Result: ➣ FLOF modes. Press the coloured button corresponding to the page that will be replaced.
  • Page 53: Connecting To The External Input/Output

    Connecting to the External Input/Output “ ” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆...
  • Page 54: Connecting To The Audio/Video Input

    The RCA (AUDIO-R/L + VIDEO) connectors are used for equipment such as VCRs, camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices. Side of the TV ➢ Be sure to turn OFF the SCART device to connect to the side AV input Port.
  • Page 55: Scart Connector Wiring

    SCART Connector Wiring If you wish to connect other equipment via the SCART connectors on your television, contact your dealer or a qualified technician to wire the A/V cable as illustrated below. Signal Audio output R Audio input R Audio output L Audio chassis return Video chassis return (RGB blue) Audio input L...
  • Page 56: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Disc Type and Characteristics The DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Types (Logos) VIDEO-CD AUDIO-CD Disk Markings Play Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play.
  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    The descriptions and characteristics in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. Model name Tube type Screen size Colour systems TV standards Sound Audio output power Power supply Power consumption Sockets Rear...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

    Troubleshooting: 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 Normal picture but no sound...
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel (continued) No operations can be performed with remote. Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. icon appears on screen. Disc Menu doesn’t appear. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio can not be changed.
  • Page 60: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)

    Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used.
  • Page 61 Memo...
  • Page 62 - 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. European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

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