Samsung HL-R7178W manual

Owner ’ s Instructions HL-R5078W HL-R5678W HL-R6178W HL-R7178W This device is a Class B digital apparatus. Register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register BP68-00513A-00Eng(cover) 6/3/05 3:16 PM Page 3[...]

English - 2 T rademark Notice In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of T ranscontinental Inc., and is used under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Aux États Unis TV GUIDE et d’autres m[...]

A Guide to Digital TV • What is Digital T elevision? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV , broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new ser vices such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV chan[...]

CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effor t to standardize the digital cable ser vice network interface in Nor th America. For more information, please refer to www .cablelabs.com. Digital Cable Ready[...]

Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OT A) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However , DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. Y ou should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VH[...]

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Viewing Position To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the guidelines below for viewing distance. If viewing for an extended period of time, sit as far back from the screen as possible. Y our New Wide TV English - 10 When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10cm/4 inches) for ventilation purposes. ?[...]

English - 11 List of Features Y our TV is designed and engineered using the latest technology . It is a full-featured, high-per formance unit that exceeds industr y 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 front panel or remote control •[...]

Y our New Wide TV English - 12 Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV . Indicator Light Key TIMER Standby state. The picture will automatically appear in about 15 seconds. Auto T imer ON/OFF has been set and the set will automatically be turned on in about 25 seconds. A cooling fan inside the s[...]

English - 13 Right side 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. Side Panel Jacks Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video game, for exampl[...]

Y our New Wide TV English - 14 Rear Panel Jacks Œ ANTENNA terminals T wo independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN (CABLE)” and “ANT 2 IN (AIR)” terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system. (Refer to pages 18~19) ´ S-VIDEO INPUT jacks Connects an S-Video signal from an S[...]

English - 15 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV . When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV . Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player and some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 36~37 for details. 1. POWER Tu rns the TV on and off. 2. TV Guide[...]

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control W ith normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year . If you notice a perfor mance 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. If you won’t be using t[...]

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Connections English - 18 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 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1 Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 2 IN (AIR) on the rear panel of your TV . BP68-00513A-00Eng(018~029) 6/3/05 3:0[...]

English - 19 Connecting Cable TV Y ou 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 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) on the rear panel of your TV . Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channel[...]

Connections English - 20 Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack 1 Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable between the Antenna out terminal (i.e., “OUT to TV”) on the VCR and the ANT 1 IN (CA[...]

English - 21 Connecting CableCARD Y ou must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable ser vice provider . 1 Insert the CableCARD into the “CableCARD” slot and the message “CableCARD TM Inserted” is displayed on the screen. If the channel information does not already exist, the message “Updating Channel List” is displayed during channel info[...]

Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV . Y ou can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder . They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder . 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO IN (or S-VIDEO IN) jack on the[...]

English - 23 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 B , P R 1 To enable Component video viewing, connect a set of video cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) VIDEO (Y , P B , P R ) IN jacks on the TV and VIDEO (Y/P B /P R or Y/C B /C R ) OUT jacks on the DVD play[...]

Connections Connecting a DTV Set-T op Box Connecting to Y , P B , P R 1 Connect a set of Component cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) VIDEO (Y , P B , P R ) IN jacks on the TV and VIDEO (Y/P B /P R or Y/C B /C R ) OUT jacks on the Set-T op Box. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the[...]

Connecting a VCR and DTV Set-T op Box 1 Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the VCR. 2 Connect the Video/Audio cables between the VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input jacks on the TV and VIDEO or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output jacks on the Set-T op Box. 3 Use the coaxial c[...]

Connections English - 26 Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today . A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below . For more information, see your audio system owner’ s manual. 1 If your audio system has an optical digital audio input, connect to the “DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT(OP[...]

Connecting to a Subwoofer Speaker 1 Connect a powered subwoofer to the SubW oofer jack on the TV using the subwoofer cable. 2 To use a passive subwoofer , connect an amplifier and use referring to the connection procedures described in "Connecting to an Analog Amplifier". NOTE •P owered subwoofer: This is a subwoofer with a built-in amp[...]

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Tu rning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the front panel. When turning the TV on for the first time, the TV Guide screen will be displayed. For more information, refer to the TV Guide Manual. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control[...]

English - 31 Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. Press the … or † button to select “English”, “Español” or “Français”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Setup L[...]

Operation English - 32 Memorizing the Channels Y our 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/P AGE and CH/P AGE buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. [...]

English - 33 4 Press the … or † button to select the Antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. When selecting Cable TV system: Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. By default, the cable TV system is set to “STD”. If you want to select another type of cable system, press the œ button and use the … or † button to sele[...]

Operation English - 34 Adding and Erasing Channels Y ou can add channels that were not memorized (or delete unwanted channels from memor y). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Repeatedly pr[...]

English - 35 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons When you press the CH/P AGE or CH/P AGE button, the TV changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) Y ou will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Using the Number Buttons Us[...]

Operation English - 36 Customizing Y our Remote Control Y our 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 some Samsung Set-top boxes (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). NOTE • The remo[...]

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Operation English - 38 Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessar y 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.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to s[...]

English - 39 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select ?[...]

Operation English - 40 Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On T imer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to [...]

English - 41 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to se[...]

English - 42 Operation Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-T op Box or the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Sou[...]

English - 43 Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select a signal source to edit, then p[...]

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Channel Control English - 46 Selecting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CA TV). This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the F A V .CH button on the remote control. To Store Y our Favorite Channels: 1 Press the MENU button. Press t[...]

English - 47 Viewing the Channel Lists Yo u can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “All?[...]

Channel Control English - 48 Adding and Erasing Channels 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Channel List”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Edit”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the … [...]

English - 49 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN02”, 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 below the channel number . 1 Press th[...]

English - 50 Channel Control LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to s[...]

English - 51 Fine T uning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Fine T une”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the œ or √ button to adj[...]

Channel Control English - 52 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can var y in reception quality from “snowy” to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. Y ou can, however , adjust y[...]

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Picture Control English - 54 Picture Control Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Changing the Picture Standard 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button again to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ENTER button. [...]

1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired picture mode (Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom), then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the … or † button to select a [...]

Picture Control English - 56 5 Press the ENTER button to return to “Mode”. Press the … or † button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER button. 6 Press the … or † button to select a particular item (Cool2, Cool1, Nor mal, Wa r m1, or W arm2), then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • Color tone is[...]

English - 57 Changing the Picture Size Y ou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the œ or √ button to select [...]

Picture Control English - 58 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. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ?[...]

English - 59 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality . If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view an applied DNIe and normal picture on the screen simultaneously , for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in the visual quality . 1 Press the MENU butto[...]

Picture Control English - 60 Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows you to adjust colors according to your preference, by adjusting skin, sky , and grass tones using the predefined settings (Red, Green, Blue, Y ellow , Pink, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the My Color Control Function in[...]

English - 61 My Color Control Custom Settings Users can adjust the 5 My Color Control colors (Red, Green, Blue, Y ellow , and Pink). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … o[...]

Picture Control English - 62 Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue color to enhance the picture according to the user's particular color weakness. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select ?[...]

English - 63 Setting the Film Mode Y ou can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Film Mode”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Pres[...]

Picture Control English - 64 Viewing Picture-In-Picture One of the 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 or DVD connected to your TV . Activating the PIP 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to selec[...]

English - 65 Selecting an External Source Y ou can use PIP to view a signal from an exter nal source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Sou[...]

Picture Control English - 66 Swapping the Sub (PIP) Picture and Main Picture 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Swap”, then press the ENTER button. The s[...]

English - 67 Changing the Size of the Sub (PIP) Picture 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † butto[...]

Picture Control English - 68 Changing the Location of the Sub (PIP) Picture 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. Pr[...]

English - 69 Selecting a Signal Source (Air or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV while PIP is On, you can select a different broadcasting source for the PIP picture from the main picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”,[...]

Picture Control English - 70 Changing the Channel of the Sub (PIP) Picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of the sub picture, it is easy to change channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the [...]

English - 71 Selecting the Sound Source Y ou can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub (PIP) picture. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Sound Select”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select ?[...]

Picture Control English - 72 Freezing the Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound will still be heard.) Press again to cancel. NOTE • In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the same time. BP68-00513A-00Eng(054~075) 6/3/05 3:09 PM Page 72[...]

English - 73 Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is ver y 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” mode to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, t[...]

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Sound Control English - 76 Sound Control Y ou can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Adjusting the V olume Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound. Press the MUTE button on the remote control. The [...]

English - 77 3 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed. Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the selected frequency . Press the EXIT button to exit. Notes • If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the custom mode. • L/R Sound Balance Adjustment To[...]

Sound Control English - 78 Setting the SRS TSXT Tr uSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. T rusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with[...]

English - 79 Auto V olume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume ever y time the channel is changed. “Auto V olume” 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 modulati[...]

Sound Control English - 80 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program. 1 Press the MENU button[...]

English - 81 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Multi-T rack Options”, then press the ENTER button.[...]

Sound Control English - 82 Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV . The digital sound output is an optical connector labeled “Optical Out”. After connecting an optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audi[...]

English - 83 Selecting the Internal Mute When using a device such as a Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set Internal Mute to On to cut off sound from the TV's internal speakers. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to sele[...]

Sound Control English - 84 Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select [...]

English - 85 Setting up the Sub W oofer Output After connecting a Sub W oofer Speaker (sold separately), you may set the activation, volume and cut-off frequency . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Sub W oofer”, then press the ENTER b[...]

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Special Features English - 88 Setting the Function Help Displays Help on the menu functions. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “On”, then press t[...]

English - 89 Menu T ransparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Menu T ransparency”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select level, then press the ENTER b[...]

Special Features English - 90 Using the V -Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later , if necessar y). How to Change Y our Password 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button [...]

English - 91 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number . (The default pin number for a new TV s[...]

Special Features English - 92 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MP AA Rating”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † but[...]

English - 93 4 Y ou can independently lock the TV ratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol “ ”. Press the … / † / œ / √ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system. To unlock items that are locked, press the Enter button again. TV -Y : Y oung children TV -Y7 : C[...]

Special Features English - 94 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MP AA Rating” The Movie rating system uses the “MP AA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MP[...]

English - 95 Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MP AA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV -MA Mature audiences only . This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV -14 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, se[...]

Special Features English - 96 How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number . (The default [...]

English - 97 4 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ ” symbol is indicated. To unlock items that are locked, press the Enter button again. Press the EXIT button. E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programm[...]

Special Features English - 98 How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number . (The default p[...]

English - 99 4 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ ” symbol is indicated. To unlock items that are locked, press the Enter button again. Press the EXIT button. E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programm[...]

Special Features English - 100 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external source mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup?[...]

English - 101 4 Press the … or † button to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select submenu (CC1~CC4 or T ext1~T ext4) you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • The default is “CC1”. CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. These are captions in the pri[...]

Special Features English - 102 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER b[...]

English - 103 6 Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired item in the Size menu, then press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • The availability of captions depends on the progra[...]

Special Features English - 104 Setting the Port Selection Mode Sets your port selection mode to Anynet, G-Link or RS232C. The Anynet functions, the G-LINK TM and the RS232C functions of external devices cannot be operated at the same time. Use this menu to set your port selection mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select [...]

English - 105 Using the CableCARD This menu works with a CableCARD provided by a local cable ser vice provider . Prior to accessing this menu, a CableCARD should be connected to the rear panel of the TV . For detailed connection instructions, refer to the “Connecting CableCARD” section on page 21 of this manual. Displaying CableCARD related inf[...]

Special Features English - 106 Using the CableCARD Setup Function Sets up relevant CableCARD options. CableCARD Reset Resets CableCARD when the channels provided by CableCARD are not available. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “CableCAR[...]

English - 107 Channel List Reorganization Deletes and reorganizes the channel list provided by CableCARD. This feature should be used if you change or upgrade your CableCARD ser vice. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “CableCARD TM Setup[...]

Special Features English - 108 Using Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation TM or Xbox TM , you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting Game mode. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 P[...]

English - 109 Using TV Guide On Screen TM 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Listings”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “TV Guide On Screen TM ”. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • In order for the Guide to receive channel lineup & listings successfully , “Auto Program[...]

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Using the D-Net English - 112 How to connect compatible IEEE1394 Devices Connecting compatible IEEE1394 devices is simple using this TV equipped with IEEE1394. A secure digital interface is provided to other digital home enter tainment units, such as a DTV , a Set-T op Box, an A VHDD, a digital VCR, a MPEG Camcorder . 1 Connect the IEEE1394 cable f[...]

English - 113 When Connecting D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible devices 1 The last device in the chain may not be looped back to the TV as the TV may not be able to work with the other devices. To connect two or more D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible devices, follow the diagram below . A maximum 10 D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible devices can be connected. Do not c[...]

Using the D-Net English - 114 Connection Options There are two different connection options for connecting D -Net (IEEE1394) compatible devices. Select the most suitable option according to your network of audio/video products. The Direct Device-T o-Device Option D-Net (IEEE1394) permits the chaining of devices, unlike analog audio and video connec[...]

English - 115 4-Pin and 6-Pin Connectors T wo different types of connectors are used for IEEE1394 terminals and cables, a 4-pin and a 6-pin. The 4-pin connector sends digital audio, digital video and digital control signals to and from devices. The TV has two available 4-pin connection jacks, of which two are at the back. The 6-pin connector also s[...]

Using the D-Net English - 116 Selecting a D-Net device Prior to viewing an IEEE1394 device, it first needs to be selected in the D-Net Device List. 1 Connect the relevant D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible device in the list. (See “How to connect compatible IEEE1394 Devices” on page 112) 2 Press the D-Net button on the remote control. 3 Select a conne[...]

English - 117 Follow the instructions below to activate D-Net in the menu. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the … or † button to select “D-Net”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select a D-Net (IEEE1394) connected device. • The TV and all other devices, connected o[...]

Using the D-Net English - 118 The D-Net control panel Select an IEEE1394 from the D-Net device list. The TV will then display the D-Net control panel. This panel allows you to use the TV remote control to control the selected IEEE1394 device. 1 Press the D-Net button on the remote control. 2 Press the … or † button to select a D-Net (IEEE1394) [...]

English - 119 NOTES • Press the … , † , œ , √ buttons on the remote control to select a control panel button and press the ENTER button on the remote control. •D epending on the device being controlled, not all options on the D-Net control panel may be available. • The selected IEEE1394 device and its functions can be controlled throug[...]

Using the D-Net English - 120 Operating Tips 1) When the screen is switched to the TV program. - When you select the first button, the TV button, in the Device List, it switches to the TV program. - Although you have selected another device from the Device List, if detecting a video signal from the device fails, the “Connection failed” message [...]

English - 121 10) When multiple devices are connected, some devices may appear and then disappear periodically in the Device List. This is because some devices malfunction when multiple devices are connected. If this occurs, you have to discover and remove the defective device from the connection by removing the devices one by one. 11) When multipl[...]

Using the D-Net English - 122 Recording Tips 1) Recording using the T arget List while also watching the screen being recorded. - Check that the A VHDD and DVHS devices are connected. - Select a source device to be recorded and press the T arget button. - Select a device to be recorded from the T arget List. 2) Recording a program in the Program Li[...]

English - 123 Continued... Possible Solution Only DTVs, STBs, A VHDDs, DVHSs and MPEG camcorder IEEE 1394 devices are controllable. Other devices will display “UNCONTROLLABLE” in the device list. Some supported devices may display as “UNCONTROLLABLE” due to an initialization error . ➔ If a device is supported but is displayed as “UNCONT[...]

Using the D-Net English - 124 Continued... Possible Solution This message appears when the connection speed of the connected device and the device selected from the Ta rget List are different when copying data. ➔ Connect a low speed device between the two devices. (See figure) A 1394 device has a maximum connection speed which will be marked near[...]

English - 125 Continued... Possible Solution Check if the current mode for DTV and STB is set to analog by mistake. For A VHDD, check if the played content reaches to the end. (Select the item from the content list again.) For DVHS, check if a D-VHS tape is being used. If the camcorder supports the DV format, no picture will be displayed on the scr[...]

Using the D-Net English - 126 Possible Solution This message appears if you have connected a 1394 device or equipment other than a supported device (DVHS, DTV , STB, A VHDD, Camcorder), or if the connected device does not support the A VC defined in the 1394 specifications, even if the device is a supported device, when you have selected the device[...]

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PC Display English - 128 Using Y our TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to Connect Y our 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. Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the TV 1 Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack[...]

English - 129 Setting up Y our PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . But the actual screens on your 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 informa[...]

PC Display English - 130 NOTES • The Modes T able conforms to the regulations of IBM/VESA and is prepared based on analog input standards. • The optimal resolution is 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz. • The optimal timing per each mode is the V ertical Frequency 60Hz. • Resolutions other than the resolutions above are not supported in PC mode. • Althou[...]

English - 131 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. 1 Pr[...]

PC Display English - 132 Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “PC”, [...]

1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the … or † button to select “Auto Adjustment”, then press the ENTER button. The picture quality and posi[...]

PC Display English - 134 Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode) Y ou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Size”, [...]

English - 135 Viewing the Current Resolution Y ou can get the resolution infor mation of your PC. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. The resolution informa[...]

PC Display English - 136 Initializing the Picture Settings Y ou can replace all picture settings with the factor y default values. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “PC”, then press the ENT[...]

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Appendix English - 138 Replacing the Lamp • Why do I need to replace the lamp? The lamp used in a DLP TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen quality it needs to be replaced periodically . After replacing the lamp, the screen quality will be bright and clear as new . • When do I need to replace it? It should be replaced when the screen b[...]

English - 139 NOTES • Be sure the replacement Lamp is the same type. • After replacing the lamp, align the lamp cover with the groove and secure the screws. • The TV will not turn on if the lamp cover is not correctly closed (as this will activate the protective circuit). • For replacement, you will need a 5.91-Inch screwdriver and a pair o[...]

Appendix English - 140 Tr oubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first tr y this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , then call your nearest Samsung authorized ser vice center . Possible Solution Tr y another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Tr y another channel. Ad[...]

English - 141 Possible Solution This TV receives a signal input and converts the signal into 1080p through signal processing. Although the resolution of this TV is 1920 x 1080, to watch TV with a higher visual quality and sharpness than a conventional TV , you can watch TV in a better visual quality when the input signal resolution is 1080p. The be[...]

English - 142 Appendix Cleaning and Maintaining Y our TV W ith proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum perfor mance from your TV . Placement • Do not put the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that crea[...]

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