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    BN68-01007K-00 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Country BELGIUM CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HUNGARY IT ALIA LUXEMBURG NETHERLANDS NORW A Y POLAND PORTUGAL RUSSIA SLOV AKIA SP AIN SWEDEN U.K UKRAINE Customer Care Center 02[...]

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    • Do not display a still image on the LCD panel for more than 2 hours as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as "screen burn". T o avoid such image retention, reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. • Watching the LCD TV in 4:3 format for a long peri[...]

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    English-1 Contents CONNECTING AND PREP ARING YOUR TV List of Parts ............................................................................. 2 Installing the Stand ................................................................. 2 Installing the Wall Mount Kit .............................................. 2 Viewing the Control Panel .........[...]

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    English-2 List of Parts Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV . If any items are missing, contact your dealer . M4 X L16 Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Power Cord Cover-Bottom Stand Screw X 4 Stand Cleaning Cloth  Owner ’s Instructions  Warranty card  Service Network Card  Safety Guide  Regist[...]

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    English-3 Viewing the Control Panel SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources (TV , Ext.1, Ext.2, A V , S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI, DTV). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you use the ENTER button on the remote control. MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features. In case of DTV mode, the DTV menu appears. Pr[...]

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    English-4 Viewing the Connection Panel Power Input Whenever you connect an external device to your TV , make sure that power on the unit is turned off. When connecting an external device, match the colour of the connection terminal to the cable. [Side Panel Jacks] (27 inch model does not have the side panel jacks.) [Rear Panel Jacks] (27 inch) [Rea[...]

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    English-5 Connecting HDMI/DVI - Supports connections between HDMI-connection-enabled A V devices (Set-T op Boxes, DVD players, A V receivers and digital TVs). - No additional Audio connection is needed for an HDMI to HDMI connection. What is HDMI? - “High Definition Multimedia interface” allows the transmission of high definition digital video [...]

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    English-6 Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (TV , DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR) (Refer to page 31~35) T elevision Standby button Number buttons for direct channel access One/T wo-digit channel selection It display "Channel Manager" on the screen. Selects the TV and DTV mode directly VCR/DVD Functions Rewind, S[...]

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    English-7 Switching On and Off Y our set can be placed in standby mode in order to reduce the power consumption. The standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example). 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The screen is turned off and a red standby indicator appears on the front of you[...]

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    English-8  Programme: Selects a program number for the channel.  Colour System: Sets the colour supporting system.  Sound System: Sets the sound supporting system.  Channel: Selects a channel.  Search: Scans for the frequency value for the channel.  Store: Saves your settings. - Storing Channels Automatically - Storing Channels Ma[...]

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    English-9 Set the channels according to your preference. Y ou can easily delete, add, or lock the channel you want. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the  or  button to select "Channel Manager", then press the ENTER button. 3[...]

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    English-10 Y ou can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER [...]

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    English-1 1 Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Mode". Press the ENTER button again. 3. Press the  or  [...]

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    English-12  Auto Wide: Automatically adjusts the picture size to the "16:9" aspect ratio.  16:9: Adjusts the picture size to 16:9 appropriate for DVDs or wide broadcasting.  Zoom: Magnifies the 16:9 wide picture (in the vertical direction) to fit the screen size.  4:3: This is the default setting for a video movie or normal br[...]

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    English-13 Samsung’s new technology brings you more detailed images with contrast and white enhancement. A new image compensation algorithm gives viewers brighter and clearer images. DNIe technology will match every signal to your eyes. Y ou can see how DNIe improves the picture by setting DNIe Demo mode to On. 1. Press the MENU button to display[...]

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    English-14 Y ou can select the type of the special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Mode". 3. Select the required sound effect by pressing t[...]

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    English-15 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. 1. Press the[...]

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    English-16 Y ou can set the TV’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the INFO button. Y ou must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the  or  button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the  or  button [...]

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    English-17 When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the  or  button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the  or  button to select "Language"[...]

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    English-18 This function adjusts the brightness of the TV so as to reduce power consumption. When you watching TV at night, set the "Energy Saving " mode option to "High" so as to reduce the dazzling of your eyes as well as the power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the  or  button[...]

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    English-19 Y ou can select these options by simply pressing the D.MENU button on the remote control. T o help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Available in the Digital TV mode. Previewing the DTV Menu System Press the D.MENU button. Guide Now & Next Gui[...]

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    English-20 Y ou can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the  or  button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the  or  button to select "Manual Store", then press the ENTER button. 4. • Channel : Channel “21?[...]

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    English-21 Move 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the  or  button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the  or  button to select "Edit Favourite Channels", then press the ENTER button. 4. Select the required channel using the  or  button. 5. Press the green butto[...]

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    English-22 If the next program is selected, it is scheduled with the clock icon displayed. If the ENTER button is pressed again, the scheduling is canceled with the clock icon gone. For details about scheduling programmes, refer to the next page. T o... W atch a programme in the EPG list View programme information T oggle between the "Now &[...]

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    English-23 If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the ENTER button, to select "Guide". 3. Press the  or  butto[...]

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    English-24 In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Guide". 3. Select the your required guide ("Now & Next Guide" or "Full Guide") by pressing the  or  button. 4. Press the ENTER button.[...]

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    English-25 When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the  or  button to select "Preference", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the  or  button to select "OSD Langua[...]

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    English-26 Setting the Subtitle Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle or Audio) Setting the Digital T ext Y ou can activate and deactivate the subtitles. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the  or  button to select "Feature", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button again, to select "[...]

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    English-27 Viewing Product Information Y ou can view your product information. For service or repair , please contact a Samsung approved dealer . 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the  or  button to select "System", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button again, to select "Product Infor[...]

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    English-28 This enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. 1. Press the D.MENU button to display the DTV menu. 2. Press the  or  button to select "System", then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the  or  button to select "Common Interface", then press the ENTER button. 4. Select to "CI Menu" by p[...]

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    English-29 T eletext Decoder Most set channels carry " teletext ", pages of written information that provide information such as: T elevision programme times. News bulletins and Weather forecasts. Sports results. Subtitles for the hard of hearing. The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part A B C D E F Contents Sele[...]

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    English-30 Selecting a Specific T eletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: 1. Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. 2. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence. T o[...]

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    English-31 Setting Up Y our Remote Control After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV , DVD, Cable, Set-T op Box, VCR. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. The remote control might no[...]

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    English-32 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1. T urn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 34~35 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you ente[...]

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    English-33 VCR Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL 020 AIW A 025 AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL 018 BROKSONIC 022 CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON 021 056 CITIZEN 002 003 006 008 015 055 COLORTYME 007 CRAIG 002 024 CURTIS MA THES 002 007 008 017 021 025 056 064 066 DAEWOO 003 010 01 1 012 013 [...]

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    English-34 CABLE BOX Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 GI 041 HAMLIN 003 024 031 HIT ACHI 025 030 JERROLD 038 039 MACOM 025 030 MAGNA VOX 019 023 028 OAK 026 P ANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 RCA 014 022 040 REGAL 003 Brand Code REGENCY 015 023 SA 042 043 SCIENTIFIC A TLAN 042 043 SPRUCE[...]

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    English-35 DVD Brand Code P ANASONIC 024 034 124 134 136 137 138 PHILIPS 036 076 ROTEL 1 17 1 18 RIO 120 RCA 023 035 074 075 131 132 RAITE 073 ROW A 038 SAMPO 104 SONY 026 029 126 127 128 129 130 141 SHERWOOD 039 041 SV A 042 SYL V ANIA 043 093 SHARP 140 SANSUI 062 SANYO 062 090 SHINSONIC 094 Brand Code THOMSON 145 TOSHIBA 028 062 076 TECHNICS 139 [...]

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    English-36 The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC may be different depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer[...]

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    English-37 Setting the PC Coarse and Fine T uning of the Image (Image Lock): The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by Fine-tuning alone, then adjust the frequency as best as possible (coarse) and Fine-tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it [...]

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    English-38 T roubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions "Check signal cable." message is displayed. On PC mode, "Not Supported Mode." [...]

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    English-39 T echnical and Environmental Specifications Model Name Screen Size (Diagonal) PC Resolution Input Signal Sync. Video Signal TV Colour System Sound System DTV Signal Reception UHF Cgannel Demodulation DTV Video/ Audio Decoding Video Decoding Bit rate Resolution Audio Decoding Sound Mode Video Colour System Video System SCART 1 Video Input[...]

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    • The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Do not cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. - Do not block the slots an[...]

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    This Samsung product is warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship. In the event that warranty service is required, you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased. However , Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other E[...]

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    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. T o prevent possible[...]