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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’... - Page 4 • Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........2.2... - Page 6 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV......A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country ......A.1...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New
C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control •... -
Page 8: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV F ront Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ EARPHONE jack (Option) Connect a set of external earphones to this jack. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks
O U R Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 Р2.7. ΠVIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other video equipment. -
Page 10: Remote Control
O U R Remote Contro l You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. ΠPOWER P ress to turn the TV on and off. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation
C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,”... -
Page 12: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV . This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. - Page 14 Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’ s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
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Page 15: 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 on pages 2.1-2.4). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. - Page 16 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AUDIO IN terminal. Connect a video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT terminal. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s VIDEO IN terminal.
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Page 17: Connecting A Camcorder (Option)
Connecting a Camcorder (Option) You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder. You can also purchase them at your local electronics store. -
Page 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the Batteries last for about one year.) -
Page 19: Chapter 3: Operation
You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after about twelve seconds. When Closed Caption has been set,... -
Page 20: Selecting A Menu Language
Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press MENU twice to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 21: Memorizing The Channels
Selecting the Video Signal-sourc e Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
“Channel,” then press the VOL + button. Press the CH select “Auto program”. Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reap- pears. -
Page 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press the CH or CH button to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added” or “Erased”. Press the MENU button three times to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 24: Changing Channels
Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH When you press CH channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. D i rectly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. -
Page 25: Setting The Clock
(AM or PM). You can change the hours by pressing or CH repeatedly (or by holding down either of these buttons). The time will appear every time you press DISPLAY. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 26: Customizing The Picture
Press the VOL – or VOL + button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the MENU button four times to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to or CH After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). -
Page 27: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your Samsung TV has three automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Natural”, and “Mild”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Natural or Mild by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. -
Page 28: Auto Volume
“Sound” menu, then press the VOL - but- ton. Press the VOL - button to select “On/Off”. (Repeatedly pressing the VOL - or VOL + button will alternate between On and Off.) 3.10 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION button to... -
Page 29: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button. You will switch between viewing the signals com- ing from equipment con- nected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the TV signal. Press the MENU button twice to exit. Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. -
Page 30: Fine Tuning Channels
VOL+ button. Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memo- ry, press the CH to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added”. To reset the fine tuning to “00”, press the VOL+ or... -
Page 31: Changing The Screen Size
“Normal” or “Zoom”. Press the MENU button twice to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on-screen. HAPTER PECIAL... -
Page 32: Using The Surf Feature
E AT U R E S Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. -
Page 33: Setting The On/Off Timer
. Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.7). When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour. -
Page 34: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press the MENU button three times to exit. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. -
Page 35: Viewing Closed Captions
E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for 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 closed captions. -
Page 36: Viewing The Demonstration
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH to select the “Function”... -
Page 37: Identifying Problems
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. -
Page 38: Appendix
• Place the TV in a vertical position only. Liquids • Do not handle liquids near or on the TV . Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage. Cabinet • Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside.