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Owner’s Instructions SP-46L3HR SP-50L3HR SP-56L3HR SP-61L3HR This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
Table of Contents Your New Wide TV ....................6 Replacing the Lamp ....................6 List of Features .......................8 Accessories ......................8 Side Panel Buttons....................9 Side Panel Jacks ....................9 Front Panel LED Indicators ..................10 Rear Panel Jacks ....................11 Remote Control ....................12 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.............13 Connections .....................16 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas...............16 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .............16...
Special Features ....................46 Customizing Your Remote Control ................46 Remote Control Codes ..................47 Fine Tuning Channels ...................48 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)..................49 Selecting the Color Tone ..................50 Changing the Picture Size ..................51 Digital Noise Reduction ..................52 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............53 Setting the My Color Control Mode................54 Setting the Film Mode...................56 Viewing Picture-In-Picture..................57...
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2. The lamp type is indicated on the right side of the TV. It is also indicated on the lamp case. 3. After checking the code number for the lamp, give the code number to the store where you purchased the TV or to a Samsung Service center. • Caution 1.
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• For replacement, you will need a 5.91 Inches-long Phillips screwdriver and a pair of gloves. Unplug TV, then use a screwdriver to remove the screw. Remove the Lamp cover. Remove the screws securing the Lamp by using a screwdriver. Separate the Lamp from the engine by holding the handle and pulling it out.
Your New Wide TV List of Features Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the side panel or remote control •...
Side Panel Buttons The buttons on the right side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. Press to see the on-screen menu.
Your New Wide TV Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off...
Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different components such as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and three set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV.
25. DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) 11. MODE Activates DNIe. Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, STB, VCR, 26. PIP Controls CABLE, or DVD). SWAP; Press to exchange the video signal that 12. PRE-CH is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window.
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control.
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Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not...
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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
Connections Connecting Cable TV and VCR You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 1 IN”...
Connecting a Cable Converter Box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to “ANT 1 IN” so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, select “ANT 2 IN” and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.
Connections Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or Camcorder back of the camcorder.
Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y,P TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) Incoming AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on the Cable or...
Connections Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to Y,P TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box. Connect a set of video cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2)
Connecting to R,G,B TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the PC AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box. Connect a video cable between the PC IN jack on the TV and the R.G.B OUT jack on the Set-Top Box.
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Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control.
Selecting the Menu Language Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or Portuguese. Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Input Press the … or † button to √ Time select “Setup”, then press the √ Child Lock Picture √...
Operation Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (“Air” or “Cable”) as described on the previous page. Channel Press the MENU button. √ Antenna : Ant.1 Press the … or † button to select Input √ Air/Cable : Air “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
Operation Changing Channels You can change channels on your TV by using the CH and CH buttons, or by direct selection using the number buttons. You can use the number buttons to tune to any channel (even one that has been erased or has not been memorized). Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH...
Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control. To Store Your Favorite Channels: Channel Press the MENU button.
Operation Scanning the Channels The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized. Channel Press the MENU button. √ Antenna : Ant.1 Input Press the … or † button to √ Air/Cable : Air select “Channel”, then press √...
Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number.
Operation Picture Control You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint” according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automatic settings. See next page.) Customizing the Picture Picture Press the MENU button. √...
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Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Cinema”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Cinema” by pressing the P.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu).
Operation Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL+ or VOL– buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound.
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Equalizer Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed. Input Press the … or † button to increase or Picture decrease the value of a particular item. Sound Channel Balance 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz Press the EXIT button to exit.
Operation Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Setup Press the MENU button. √...
Setting the Timers This TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer Setup Press the MENU button. √...
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Operation Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Input Press the … or † button to √ Time select “Setup”, then press the √...
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). Setting the Signal Source Input Press the MENU button. √ Source List : TV Input Press the ENTER button to...
Operation Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. Input Press the MENU button. √ Source List : TV Input Press the ENTER button to √ Edit Name select “Input”. √...
Freezing the Current Picture You can freeze the picture when watching a television program simply by pressing the STILL button. To return to normal viewing, press it again. NOTE • In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the same time.
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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 (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). NOTE •...
Special Features Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. Using the number buttons on the remote control, select the channel you want to fine tune. Channel Press the MENU button. √...
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) When a weak broadcast signal causes unclear noisy picture the “LNA” feature improves the picture quality by setting to “On”. If you experience noise on a certain channel, set the “LNA” to “On” or “Off” for this channel, to obtain the optimum picture. Channel Press the MENU button.
Special Features Selecting the Color Tone Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press √ Size : Wide Picture √ Digital NR : On the ENTER button.
Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Input Press the … or † button to √ Color Tone : Warm1 √ select “Picture”, then press Size : Wide...
Special Features Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Picture Press the MENU button. √...
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm presents brighter, clearer, much detailed image. DNIe technology will fit every signals into your eyes. Picture Press the MENU button.
Special Features Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows users to adjust colors to according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, “Custom”) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the Easy Control Menu Picture Press the MENU button.
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Custom Settings Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Input … or † button to Press the √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press √ Size : Wide Picture √ Digital NR : On the ENTER button. √...
Special Features Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √...
Viewing Picture-In-Picture One of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PIP system allows you to watch two different pictures at once, even if you don’t have a VCR connected to your TV. Activating the PIP Picture Press the MENU button.
Special Features Selecting an External Source You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press...
Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press √ Size : Wide Picture √ Digital NR : On the ENTER button.
Special Features Changing the Size of the Sub Picture Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press √ Size : Wide Picture √...
Changing the Location of the Sub Picture Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press √ Size : Wide Picture √ Digital NR : On the ENTER button.
Special Features Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of sub picture, it is easy to change channels. Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √...
Selecting the Sound Source You can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub picture. Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Press the … or † button to Input √ Color Tone : Warm1 select “Picture”, then press √...
Special Features Setting the SRS TSXT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to “Mono”, “Stereo” or “SAP (Separate Audio Program)”. “SAP” audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes “SAP” has unrelated information like news or weather. Sound Press the MENU button.
Special Features Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts 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.
Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers When using external device such as Home Theater Systems, external speaker, or external Audio Amplifier set “Internal Mute” to “On” to produce sound which is consistent with what the picture shows. Sound Press the MENU button. √...
Special Features Setting the Child Lock 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 program.
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Child Lock Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press Child Lock : On Input ▲ Channel : Air Air 11 the ENTER button. Lock : Locked Picture ▼ Press the … or † button to Sound change the channel, then Channel press the ENTER button.
Special Features Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so pre- recorded video tapes can also deliver closed-caption information.
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Caption Depending on the particular √ Caption : On Input broadcast, it might be √ Mode : Caption necessary to make changes √ Channel Picture √ Field to “Channel” and “Field”. Sound … or † button to Press the Channel select “Channel”, then press Setup the ENTER button.
Special Features 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 wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen”...
Setting The On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Press the … or † button to Input √ Time select “Setup”, then press the √...
Special Features Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture according to the user's particular color weakness. Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Press the … or † button to Input √...
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PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to Connect Your PC to the TV This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model. TV Rear Panel 15Pin(D-Sub) Cable Audio Cable...
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.) 1.
Adjusting the Picture Quality The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen.
PC Display Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Press the …...
Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically This feature allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Setup Press the MENU button. √...
PC Display Initializing the Picture Settings You can replace all picture settings with the factory default values. Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Setup Press the MENU button. √ Language : English Input Press the … or † button to √...
Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Picture Press the MENU button. √ Mode : Standard Input Press the … or † button to √...
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Appendix Troubleshooting 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. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.
If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model SP-46L3HR SP-50L3HR SP-56L3HR SP-61L3HR Voltage...
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