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DLP TV SP50L7HX SP56L7HX Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. (PIP) ICTURE ICTURE OLOUR EAKNESS NHANCEMENT OLOUR ONTROL SRS TruSurroundXT IGITAL ATURAL MAGE NGINE This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
◆ C ONNECTING AND REPARING Control Panel of Your Television ... ■ Connection Panel of Your Television ... ■ Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ... ■ Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder... ■ Infrared Remote Control ... ■...
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Contents ◆ U SING ELEVISION (continued) Setting the Film Mode... ■ Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ... ■ Changing the Sound Standard ... ■ Adjusting the Sound Settings ... ■ Setting the SRS TSXT... ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically ... ■...
Control Panel of Your Television ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Standby state. (Standby indicator; Red) Press and hold the POWER button for a few seconds to turn the TV on or off. Press to decrease or increase the volume and to select items when using the on-...
Connection Panel of Your Television ➢ ➢ It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately. ➢ The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating. You’ll occasionally hear it working. English - 6 The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
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Connection Panel of Your Television ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Switch the TV on and off Press the power switch toward “ I ” (ON) to turn the TV on. Œ ANT IN Coaxial connector for aerial or cable network.
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network Rear of the TV Cable Television Network 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.
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF/ TELETEXT CANCEL DNIe ON/DEMO/OFF/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION SET THE MBR CODE OF REMOTE CONTROL FOR THE PRODUCTS EXCEPT SAMSUNG PRODUCT (OPTION) IF YOUR REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, TAKE OUT THE BATTERIES AND PRESS THE RESET BUTTON FOR ABOUT 2~3 SECONDS.
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: English - 10 ◆ Purchase the television ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
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 power switch on the rear of the television toward “ON”...
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button English - 12 ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Display the on-screen menu system Viewing Function Used to display the next stored channel.
Plug & Play Feature When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( on the remote control. To start the Plug & Play, select the Start and press the ENTER button.
Plug & Play Feature Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return...
Storing Channels Automatically 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. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. Press the MENU button.
Storing Channels Manually Channel √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Child Lock √ √ Name √ √ Fine Tune † † More Move Enter Return Manual Store Prog. Colour System Sound System AUTO Channel Search...
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Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button to select Channel. ◆ Press the … or † button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed.
Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
Fine Tuning Channel Reception Channel √ √ Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Child Lock √ √ Name √ √ Fine Tune † † More Move Enter Return Fine Tune Reset Return œ...
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA 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 memorized on relevant channel’s additional information.
Displaying Information P1 ✽ Mono Picture Standard Sound Custom SRS TSXT Sleep Timer Clock -- : -- Freezing the Current Picture Still English - 24 You can view the channel information and setting status you select by pressing the “INFO ” button on the remote control. The information displayed varies according to the selected source.
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 to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture √ √ Mode : Standard √ √ Colour Tone : Warm1 √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ Digital NR : Off √ √ DNIe : On √ √ My Colour Control √ √ Film Mode : Off √...
Selecting the Picture Size 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 to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
Using the Digital NR (Noise Reduction) Feature Picture Mode : Standard Colour Tone : Warm1 Size : 16 : 9 Digital NR : Off DNIe : On My Colour Control Film Mode : Off Move Enter Return DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Picture Mode : Standard...
Setting the My Colour Control (Easy Control) This feature allows you to adjust colours according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, “Custom”) without affecting other colours on the screen. Press the MENU button.
Setting the My Colour Control (Detail Control) Picture √ √ Mode : Standard √ √ Colour Tone : Warm1 √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ Digital NR : Off √ √ DNIe : On √ √ My Colour Control √...
Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Picture √ √ Mode : Standard √ √ Colour Tone : Warm1 √ √ Size : 16 : 9 √ √ Digital NR : Off √ √ DNIe : On √ √ My Colour Control √...
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Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) Press the … or † button to select Position. Press the ENTER button. Select a position of the sub picture by pressing the … or † button. Result: The available positions are displayed: ➢ Position can not be selected in the “...
Changing the Sound Standard Sound √ √ Mode : Custom √ √ Equalizer √ √ SRS TSXT : Off √ √ Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off √ √ Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Custom Standard Music Equalizer Movie SRS TSXT...
Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. 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. Press the ENTER button.
Adjusting the Volume Automatically Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off Auto Volume : Off Internal Mute : Off Move Enter Return English - 36 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.
Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers When using a device such as Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set “Internal Mute” to “On” to cutoff sound from the TV’s internal speakers. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the …...
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. NICAM Stereo Stereo ➢...
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 you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ➢...
Setting the Sleep Timer Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ √ √ AV Setup Move Enter Return...
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On or Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select ➢...
Setting the Blue Screen Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Blue Screen : Off Melody : On Colour Weakness : Off AV Setup Move Enter Return Setting the Melody Sound Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Blue Screen : Off Melody...
Using the Colour Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue colour to enhance the picture according to the user's particular colour weakness. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the … or † button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
Setting the Picture in PC Mode Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ √ √ AV Setup Move Enter...
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 main menu is displayed. Press the …...
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.
Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... ◆ Hidden text ◆ The normal screen ◆...
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.
Connecting to the External Input/Output The “EXT1” and “EXT3” are 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 ◆...
Connecting to the Audio Output ➢ The RCA (AUDIO OUT-L and R) connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system. Rear of the TV Connecting to the S-Video Input The “S-VIDEO” and “AUDIO-L/R” connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR.
Connecting to the Digital Input The “HDMI/DVI IN” and “AUDIO-L/R” connectors are used for equipment with a digital output. By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection high-definition picture source to these jacks, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital forms. Rear of the TV Rear of the TV ➢...
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, 720p, 1080i) Connecting to the PC Input The “PC” (video) and “AUDIO-L/R” connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Rear of the TV DTV receiver Personal Computer...
PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) English - 54 Right click the mouse on the Windows Desktop, then click on Properties.
PC/HDMI(DVI) Input Mode Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Horizontal Standard Resolution frequency (kHz) 720 x 400 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600...
Redirecting an Input to the External Output Setup √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Time √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ Colour Weakness : Off √ √ √...
Setting Up Your Remote Control This TV’s remote control can operate VCR, CATV , DVD, or Set-top box (STB), in addition to controlling the TV. ➢ The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs and Cable boxes. Turn off your VCR, Cable box, DVD or STB.
TV. The lamp code is indicated on the lamp case or the side of TV. - After checking the lamp code, give to the store where you purchased the TV or to a Samsung Service Center. ◆ Caution - Do not touch the glass part of the lamp with your bare hands nor insert any foreign object inside the cover as it may cause poor screen quality, electric shock or fire.
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...
Colour systems TV standards Audio output power Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight English - 62 SP50L7HX PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43 BG, DK, I, L, L’ 15 W + 15 W 1361 x 520 x 1388 mm 56.7 kg SP56L7HX...
- 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 BP68-00389B-00...
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