Samsung LT-P468W manual

BN68-00665D-02 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) U.S.A Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 V alley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www .samsungusa.com CANADA Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www .samsung.ca Owner ’ s Instructions This device is a Class B di[...]

Precautions When Displaying a Still Image • Digital Ready TV : When you select the regular screen (4:3) mode to watch an SD-grade digital broadcast (and the set-top box output is 480p). Although digital broadcasting must be in the wide screen (16:9) HD format, broadcasters sometimes show programs made originally in the regular screen format (4:3)[...]

• Integrated Digital TV (wide- screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (receives 480p regular signals). • Digital Ready TV (wide-screen): When the TV receives SD-grade (regular) broadcasting signals (with a set-top box). • When you watch an analogue (regular) broadcast on a wide- screen TV (with the 4:3 screen mo[...]

Features 2 A TV with High-Definition and SRS T ruSurround XT sound • No image distortion with a viewing angle over 160 degrees • Simulated 5.1 Channel sound using the SRS T ruSurround XT function √ See page 80 • Enjoy DVDs in higher definition with Progressive Scan √ See page 30 Easier viewing with multiple functions • The Auto V olume [...]

Before Reading This Manual: 3 Please refer to the following before reading the remainder of this manual. Symbols Used Throughout the T ext Symbol Name Before Y ou Begin One-T ouch Button Caution Note Definition Checklist Prior to Activating Functions Functions Controlled by a Single Button Situations where a function could be disabled or the setup [...]

Contents 4 Features .............................................................................................................................. 2 Before Reading this Manual ............................................................................................ 3 Contents ......................................................................[...]

5 Setting the My Color Control ........................................................................................... 62 My Color Control 62 My Color Control Custom Settings 64 Dynamic Contrast Settings .............................................................................................. 65 Brightness Sensor Settings .................[...]

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Getting star ted Y our TV and Accessories .................................... 8 W all Installation Instructions ................................ 16 Using the Anti-Theft Lock ..................................... 21 BN68-00665D-01_02~21 9/15/04 2:58 AM Page 7[...]

Y our TV and Accessories Fr ont Panel/Rear Panel Front Panel Buttons 8 Getting started Y our TV and Accessories 1 SOURCE Button Checks the connection status of all input sources or selects an item from the menu screen. 2 MENU Button Press to open or exit from the on-screen menu, or return to the previous item. 3 VOLUME Button Press to adjust the vo[...]

9 Rear Panel Jacks Getting started Y our TV and Accessories 1 OPTICAL DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT 2 HDMI INPUT 3 DVI INPUT 4 DVI AUDIO INPUT 5 PC AUDIO INPUT 6 PC INPUT 7 COMPONENT1 VIDEO INPUT 8 COMPONENT2 VIDEO INPUT 9 COMPONENT1 AUDIO INPUT 10 COMPONENT2 AUDIO INPUT 11 S-VIDEO INPUT1 12 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 13 VIDEO INPUT1 14 VIDEO OUTPUT 15 ANTENNA INPUT[...]

Remote Control Buttons 10 Getting started Y our TV and Accessories Y our TV and Accessories Remote Contr ol and Accessories Œ ˝  Ò Ú Æ ı ˜ Ô ´ ˇ ¨ ˆ Ø ∏ ” ’ 1 POWER 2 P .SIZE √ See page 69 Press to change the screen size. 3 Numbers √ See pages 43~45 Press to select channels. 4 +100 √ See page 43 Press to select channels [...]

11 Getting started Y our TV and Accessories – 18 STILL √ See page 73 Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video. 19 PIP √ See page 56 Press this button to control the PIP window . 20 ADD/DEL √ See pages 44~45 Press to add or erase channels. 21 AUTO PROG. √ See page 42 Press to automatically stor[...]

12 Getting started Using Y our Remote Contr ol Using the Move and ENTER Buttons Y our TV and Accessories Using Y our Remote Contr ol Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Moves to an upper menu item. Moves to a lower menu item. Adjusts the selected item (to the left) Press to select the chosen item. Adjusts the selected item (to the right) 1 . [...]

13 Getting started Setting Up Y our Remote Contr ol Y our TV and Accessories Setting Up Y our Remote Contr ol This TV's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box or DVD. It can also operate Samsung set-top boxes. After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in five dif ferent modes: TV , VCR, CA TV , DVD or ST[...]

14 Getting started Programming the Remote Contr ol for Other Components Y our TV and Accessories Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol for Other Components VCR Remote Control Codes BN68-00665D-01_02~21 9/15/04 2:58 AM Page 14[...]

15 Getting started Programming the Remote Contr ol for Other Components Cable Box (CA TV) Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes BN68-00665D-01_02~21 9/15/04 2:58 AM Page 15[...]

W all Installation Instructions Notes & Checking Par ts 16 List of Contents (Sold Separately) Installation Notes Getting started Notes & Checking Parts 1 . The W all Attachment Panel is sold separately . 2 . Do not install the product in any location other than a vertical wall. 3 . T o protect the performance of your product and prevent pro[...]

W all Installation Instructions Attaching Y our TV to the W all Attachment Panel Bracket 17 How to Attach the TV to the Bracket (sold separately) Getting started Attaching Y our TV to the W all Attachment Panel Bracket 1 . Remove the 6 screws from the back of the TV . 2 . Separate the stand from the monitor . Remove 6 screws BN68-00665D-01_02~21 9/[...]

W all Installation Instructions Attaching Y our TV to the W all Attachment Panel Bracket 18 Getting started Attaching Y our TV to the W all Attachment Panel Bracket 3 . Assemble the plastic screw anchors and the screws. (See the picture below .) 4 . T ighten the screw assemblies (as shown in Picture 3) to the back of the TV . 6 Screw Assemblies BN6[...]

19 Getting started Attaching Y our TV to the W all Attachment Panel Bracket 5 . Put the four holders on the back of the TV into the holes on the wall bracket Œ , lower the TV ´ , and hang the TV on the bracket. Fasten the TV securely to the wall bracket with stick screws as shown in ˇ so that the two will not separate. W all Bracket W all TV Œ [...]

W all Installation Instructions Adjusting the Angle of the Bracket How to Adjust the Mounting Angle 20 Getting started Adjusting the Angle of the Bracket Factory Default The W all Mount Bracket is delivered separately . Please tighten the Captive Screw in the direction of the arrow after assembling the bracket. Captive screw Changing the Angle 1 . [...]

Using the Anti-Theft Lock 21 Getting started Using the Anti-Theft Lock The Kensington lock is a device used to physically secure the LCD TV when using it in a public place. • The LCD TV is designed to use the anti-theft lock. • The lock device is used to secure the LCD TV when it is used in a public place. • The appearance and locking method [...]

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Connection & Input Source Setup Checklist Before Installation ................................ 24 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas .................... 25 Connecting Cable TV ......................................... 26 Connecting a VCR ............................................. 28 Connecting & Viewing Satellite TV....................... [...]

Checklist Before Installation 24 Connection & Input Source Setup Checklist Before Installation 1. Please read the Owner’ s Manual of the device you are going to connect. The device may have a different number of terminals and locations depending on the model. 2. Do not supply power to the device until all connections are complete. Supplying p[...]

25 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat T win Leads” below . If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75- ohm Round Leads” on next page. If you have two antennas,[...]

26 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 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. If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), y[...]

27 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting Cable TV Connecting Cable TV If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below . Y ou will need a two-way splitter , an RF (A/B) switch and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) After you’ve m[...]

Connecting a VCR 28 Viewing VCR Playback Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting a VCR 1 Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. • Connect either the indoor/outdoor antenna cable, the CA TV antenna cable or the Satellite antenna cable. 3 Connect the audio cable between the [Left (white) -Audio- Right (r[...]

29 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting & Viewing Satellite TV 1 3 2 4 Connecting & V iewing Satellite TV Connect the Satellite cable to the Antenna Input terminal on the back of the Satellite box. Connect the Audio cable between the [Left (white) -Audio- Right (red)] terminals on the side or back of the TV and [Audio Out (white/r[...]

30 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player Viewing a DVD Title T o Connect Using Component Cable 1 Connect the component cable between the [Component In1 (Y/Pb/Pr)] or [Component In 2 (Y/Pb/Pr)] terminals on the back of the TV and the [Component Out] terminals on the back of the DVD player . 3 Supply powe[...]

31 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting a DVD Player T o Connect Using Regular Audio and V ideo Cables 1 Connect the video cable between the [Video 1 In (yellow)] terminal on the back of the TV or the [Video2 In (yellow)] terminal on the side of the TV and the [Video Out (yellow)] terminal on the back of the DVD. 3 Supply power to the TV [...]

Connecting a Digital Set-T op Box (STB) 32 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting a Digital Set-T op Box (STB) 1 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input terminal on the back of the Set T op Box. 3 Connect the audio cable between the [Left (white) -Audio- Right (red)] terminals on the back of the TV and the [Audio Out (white/red)] ter[...]

This applies to all external input devices connected using the video and audio terminals. 33 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting a Camcorder/Gaming Device Connecting a Camcorder/Gaming Device 1 Connect the video cable between the [Video 1In (yellow)] terminal on the back of the TV or the [Video2 In (yellow)] terminal on the side of the T[...]

34 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting an Amplifier/Home Theater (V ariable Audio Output) Connecting an Amplifier/Home Theater (V ariable Audio Output) Use the Monitor Out Audio terminal. 1 Connect the audio cable between the AUDIO OUT [Left (white) -Audio- Right (red)] terminals and the DVD Home Theater (or A V Amp) [Audio In] terminals[...]

35 Connection & Input Source Setup Connecting an HDMI Corresponding Device Connecting an HDMI Corresponding Device Viewing a HDMI Device HDMI Corresponding Device Output T erminal 1 Connect the HDMI cable between the [HDMI IN] on the back of the TV and the [HDMI OUT] of the DVD player (or the HDMI Corresponding Device). T urn your TV on, then p[...]

There are many types of 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. 36 Connection & Input Source Setup 1 Connect the Optical cable between the [Optical Audio Out] terminal on the back of the TV and the [Optical Audio In] terminal[...]

Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set- T op box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Input TV A V1 : - - - - A V2 : - - - - S-Video1 : - - - - S-Video2 : - - - - Component1 : - - - - Component2 : - - - - † More Move Enter Return 37 Connection & Input Source Setup Source L[...]

Y ou can edit the name of the input devices connected. 38 Connection & Input Source Setup Editing Input Source Names Input A V1 : - - - - √ A V2 : - - - - √ S-Video1 : - - - - √ S-Video2 : - - - - √ Component1 : - - - - √ Component2 : - - - - √ † More Move Enter Return Input A V1 : - - - - √ A V2 : - - - - √ S-Video1 : - - - -[...]

Setting the Initialization Plug & Play Feature ........................................... 40 Setting Channels ............................................... 41 Customizing the Picture ...................................... 46 Choosing a Menu Language ............................... 48 Viewing Closed Captions ..................................[...]

When the TV is initially powered On, four basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Auto program and Clock. Clock Set Move Adjust Skip Enjoy your watching Plug & Play Plug & Play Language English Français Español Português Move Enter Skip Plug & Play Air/CA TV Air STD H[...]

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). Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine T une √ LNA : On Move Enter Return Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine T une [...]

The AUTO PROGRAM feature automatically stores all of the available Air/CA TV channels in the memor y . Auto Program Air 13 Enter Return Start Auto Program Air 13 Enter Exit Start Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine T une √ LNA : On √ Move Enter Return 42 Setting the Initialization Storing Channels Automatically 1 Pr[...]

43 Setting the Initialization Storing Channels Automatically Press the [MENU] button while the function is being executed. Also you can press the [ENTER] button to stop the setup. T o Stop the Auto Program Function Press the [Channel] button. Only the channels stored in memory will be selected (in order). Checking which Channels are Stored in Memor[...]

Y ou can add channels of your choice to memor y . 44 Setting the Initialization Adding Channels Add/Delete Air 3 Not in Memory CH Change Enter Return Add Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine T une √ LNA : On √ Move Enter Return Set ting Channels Adding Channels 1 Press the [MENU] button. The menu will be displayed. 2[...]

Y ou can erase any channel you choose from memor y . 45 Setting the Initialization Erasing Channels Set ting Channels Erasing Channels Press the channel number to erase, then press the [ADD/DEL] button. For Example: T o erase Channel 3 from memory , press [0] ➔ [3], then press the [ADD/DEL] button, then press the [ENTER] button. Add/Delete Air 3 [...]

If you experience intermittent lines, blurr y colors or unstable picture quality , you can fine tune the channel for optimal picture quality . Fine T une Air 3 * 3 Move Adjust Save Reset Return 46 Setting the Initialization Fine T uning the Channels Fine T une Air 3 0 Move Adjust Save Reset Return Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/De[...]

If picture noise occurs on a particular channel, the LNA function can be used to improve reception. Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine T une √ LNA : On √ Move Enter Return Channel Air/CA TV : Air Auto Program Add/Delete Fine T une LNA : On Move Enter Return Customizing the Picture Setting the LNA (Low Noise Amplifi[...]

Y our can select a MENU language. English, Français, Español or Português is available for the MENU language. Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Setup Time Plug & Play V -Chip Caption Language : English Blue Screen : Off C[...]

Caption Caption : On Mode : Caption Channel : 1 Field : 1 Move Enter Return Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Caption Caption : On Mode : Caption Channel : 1 Field : 1 Move Enter Return V iewing Closed Captions Y our TV decodes [...]

Caption Caption : On Mode : Caption Channel : 1 Field : 1 Move Enter Return 1 2 Caption Caption : On Mode : Caption Channel : 1 Field : 1 Move Enter Return 1 2 V iewing Closed Captions 50 Setting the Initialization Viewing Closed Captions 6 Press the [ … / † ] buttons to select <Channel>, then press the [ENTER] button. 7 Press the [ … /[...]

Setting the Picture Selecting a Picture Mode .................................... 52 Customizing the Picture Settings .......................... 53 Adjusting the Background Color .......................... 54 Setting the DNIe ................................................ 55 Picture-in-Picture Function .................................... 56 Sett[...]

Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color T one : Warm1 DNIe : DNIe On PIP My Color Control Dynamic Contrast : Off † More Move Enter Return Selecting a Picture Mode 52 Setting the Picture Se[...]

Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Custom Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Sharpness 75 Color 75 Tint G 50 R 50 Move Enter Return Custom Contrast 100 Brightness 50 Sharpness 75 Color 75 Tint G 50 R 50 Move Enter Return Customiz[...]

Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color T one : Warm1 DNIe : DNIe On PIP My Color Control Dynamic Contrast : Off † More Move Enter Return Cool2 Cool1 Normal Warm1 Warm2 Adjusting the Color[...]

Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color T one : Warm1 DNIe : DNIe On PIP My Color Control Dynamic Contrast : Off † More Move Enter Return DNIe On DNIe Off DNIe Demo Setting the DNIe 55 Set[...]

PIP Settings TV O O O O O O O O O X Picture PIP : Off Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return Off On Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture-in-Picture Function Picture-in-Picture Function [...]

Picture PIP : Off Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return PIP PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return Picture-in-Picture Function Changing the Contents of the PIP Image 57 Setting the Picture Picture-in-Picture Function Y ou can alternate between the external[...]

PIP PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return PIP PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return Picture-in-Picture Function Swapping the Main Image and PIP Image 58 Setting the Picture Picture-in-Picture Function Y ou can swap the ima[...]

PIP PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return PIP PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : √ Position : Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return Picture-in-Picture Function Changing the Size of the PIP Window 59 Setting the Picture Picture-in-Picture Function Y ou can change the size of the PIP win[...]

PIP PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return PIP PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return Picture-in-Picture Function Changing the Position of the PIP window 60 Setting the Picture Picture-in-Picture Function Y ou can alternate the position of the [...]

Picture-in-Picture Function Changing the PIP Channel 61 Setting the Picture Picture-in-Picture Function Y ou can change the PIP channel. PIP PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Swap √ Size : √ Position : √ Channel : Air 3 √ Move Enter Return PIP PIP : On Source : TV Swap Size : Position : Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return 1 Press the [MENU] button[...]

Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return My Color Control Easy Control : Standard √ Detail Control √ Move Enter Return Set ting the My Color Control My Color Contr ol 62 Setting the Picture My Color Control Blue, Green and [...]

63 Setting the Picture My Color Control My Color Control Mode Characteristics Using My Color Control mode, you can enjoy the vivid colors shown below . Standard Picture Emphasizing Clear Blues Emphasizing Mild Greens Emphasizing Warm Skin Colors Above illustrations are provided for instruction. Actual adjustment screen may differ from illustrations[...]

Detail Control Move Adjust Return Original Adjusted Detail Control Pink 50 Green 50 Blue 100 Reset Move Enter Return My Color Control Easy Control : Standard √ Detail Control √ Move Enter Return Note • T o return to the factor y default settings, press the [ … / † ] button to select <Reset>. • This function can only be used in DNI[...]

Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Dynamic Contrast Setti[...]

Brightness Sensor + - Move Enter Return Off On 66 Setting the Picture Brightness Sensor Settings Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On √ Size : Wide √ Film Mode : Off √ Digital NR : On √ Move Enter Return Brightness Sensor Settings 1 Press the [MENU] button. The menu will be displayed. 2 Press the [ … / † ] buttons to move to <Pict[...]

Color Weakness Move Adjust Return Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Color Weakness Color Weakness : Off Red 0 Green 0 Blue 0 Move Enter Return Setting the Color W eakness Enhancement Mode 67 Setting the Picture Setting the Color[...]

Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On √ Size : Wide √ Film Mode : Off √ Digital NR : On √ Move Enter Return Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On Size : Wide Film Mode : Off Digital NR : On Move Enter Return Wide Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Changing the Screen Size 68 Setting the Picture Changing the Screen Size Y ou can change the size of[...]

69 Setting the Picture Changing the Screen Size Press the [P .SIZE] button to change the screen size. Each press of the [P .SIZE] button switches the picture size between <Wide>, <Panorama>, <Zoom1>, <Zoom2> and <4:3>. Wide Panorama Zoom1 Position 4:3 Note • Zoom mode is only enabled when the input source is TV , A V[...]

Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On √ Size : Wide √ Film Mode : Off √ Digital NR : On √ Move Enter Return Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On Size : Wide Film Mode : Off Digital NR : On Move Enter Return Film Mode Setup 70 Setting the Picture Film Mode Setup Use Film Mode for the best picture quality when viewing a film. 1 Press the[...]

Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On √ Size : Wide √ Film Mode : Off √ Digital NR : On √ Move Enter Return Picture … More Brightness Sensor : On Size : Wide Film Mode : Off Digital NR : On Move Enter Return Off On Digital Noise Reduction 71 Setting the Picture Digital Noise Reduction (NR) If the broadcast signal received by your TV is [...]

Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Setup Time Plug & Play V -Chip Caption Language : English Blue Screen : Off Color Weakness : Off † More Move Enter Return Blue Screen Mode Setup 72 Setting the Picture Blue Screen Mode Set[...]

Freezing the Picture 73 Setting the Picture Freezing the Picture Press the [STILL] button. Each press of the [STILL] button toggles between On and Off. Still Note Normal sound will still be heard when the picture is frozen. BN68-00665D-01_52~73 9/1/04 3:03 AM Page 73[...]

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Setting the Sound Selecting the Sound Mode .................................. 76 Adjusting the Equalizer ...................................... 77 Setting Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) ...................... 78 Automatic V olume Control .................................. 79 SRS T ruSurround XT Setup .................................. 80 Setting the Sub[...]

Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto V olume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Sub Woofer Sound Select : Main Move Enter Return Standard Music Movie Speech Custom Selecting the Sound Mode 76 Set[...]

Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Equalizer Move Adjust Return Adjusting the Equalizer 77 Setting the Sound Adjusting the Equalizer Y ou can adjust the L/R balance and different frequencies. 1 Press the [MENU] button. The menu w[...]

Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto V olume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Sub Woofer Sound Select : Main Move Enter Return Mono Stereo SAP Setting Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) 78 Setting the S[...]

Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto V olume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Sub Woofer Sound Select : Main Move Enter Return Automatic V olume Contr ol 79 Setting the Sound Automatic V olume [...]

Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto V olume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Sub Woofer Sound Select : Main Move Enter Return Off 3D Mono Stereo SRS T ruSurr ound XT Setup 80 Setting the Sound[...]

Sub Woofer Mode : On √ V olume 50 Cut off Freq. 150 Move Adjust Return Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Sub Woofer Mode : Off V olume 50 Cut off Freq. 150 Move Enter Return Setting the Sub W oofer Output 81 Setting the Sound [...]

Sound Mode : Standard √ Equalizer √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto V olume : Off √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Sub Woofer √ Sound Select : Main √ Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Standard Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto V olume : Off SRS TSXT : Off Sub Woofer Sound Select : Main Move Enter Return Main Sub Selecting the Sub(PIP) Window Sound 82 Setting the Sound [...]

Setup … More Melody : On √ PC √ Move Enter Return Setup … More Melody : On PC Move Enter Return Off On Setting up the Melody Sound 83 Setting the Sound Setting up the Melody Sound Y ou can select a melody sound to play each time you turn the TV on or of f with the remote control. 1 Press the [MENU] button. The menu will be displayed. 2 Pres[...]

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Setting the Clock Setting the Current T ime ..................................... 86 Setting the On/Off T imer .................................... 87 Setting the Sleep T imer ....................................... 90 BN68-00665D-01_84~91 9/1/04 3:05 AM Page 85[...]

Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Time Clock Set : 12:00 am √ Sleep Timer : Off √ On Timer : Inactivated √ Off Timer : Inactivated √ Move Enter Return Clock Set Move Adjust Return Setting the Current Time 86 Setting the [...]

Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Time Clock Set : 10:30 am √ Sleep Timer : Off √ On Timer : Inactivated √ Off Timer : Inactivated √ Move Enter Return Setting the On/Off Timer 87 Setting the Clock Setting the On/Off Time[...]

Hour Minute am/pm 06 30 am Ch. Vol. Activation Air 06 10 No … † Hour Minute am/pm 06 30 am Ch. Vol. Activation Air 06 10 Yes … † Hour Minute am/pm 06 … † 00 am Ch. Vol. Activation Air 03 10 No Hour Minute am/pm 06 … † 30 am Ch. Vol. Activation Air 03 10 No Hour Minute am/pm 06 … † 30 am Ch. Vol. Activation Air 03 10 No Hour Minu[...]

89 Setting the Clock Setting the On/Off Timer 1,2,3,4 … / † / √ 5 EXIT Hour Minute am/pm Activation 11 … † 00 am No Hour Minute am/pm Activation 11 … † 30 am No Hour Minute am/pm Activation 11 … † 30 pm No Hour Minute am/pm Activation 11 … † 30 pm Ye s 1 Press the [ … / † ] buttons to set it to <11>. The <Hour>[...]

Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Time Clock Set : 10:30 am √ Sleep Timer : Off √ On Timer : Inactivated √ Off Timer : Inactivated √ Move Enter Return Time Clock Set : 10:30 am Sleep Timer : Off On Timer : Inactivated Of[...]

Using the V -Chip Setting up your Personal ID Number (PIN) ............ 92 How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip ...................... 93 How to Set-Up Restrictions using the “TV Parental Guidelines” ...................... 94 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MP AA Rating” ................................... 95 Important Notes About Parent[...]

Change PIN 0~9 Enter PIN Return Enter New PIN Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Canadian English √ Canadian French √ Change PIN √ <USA> <Canada> Move Ente[...]

V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On TV Parental Guidelines MP AA Rating Change PIN Move Enter Return V -Chip 0~9 Enter PIN Return How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 93 Using the V -Chip How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 1 Press the [MENU] button. The menu will be displayed. 2 Press the [ … / † ] button to move to <Setup>, then press the [ENTER] butt[...]

V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Canadian English √ Canadian French √ Change PIN √ <USA> <Canada> Move Enter Return V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return TV Parental Guidelines B : Blocked U : Unblocked Move Enter Return H[...]

V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Canadian English √ Canadian French √ Change PIN √ <USA> <Canada> Move Enter Return V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return V -Chip 0~9 Enter PIN Return Enter PIN MP AA Rating B : Blocked U : [...]

Impor tant Notes About Parental Locks 96 Using the V -Chip 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 [...]

How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English 97 Using the V -Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Canadian English √ Canadian French √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return V -Chip 0~9 Enter PIN Return Enter PIN 1 Press the [MENU] button. The men[...]

How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French 98 Using the V -Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French 1 MENU 2,3,4,5 ENTER 2,3,4,5 … / † / œ / √ 6 EXIT V -Chip V -Chip Lock : On √ TV Parental Guidelines √ MP AA Rating √ Canadian English √ Canadian French √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return V -Chip 0~9 Enter [...]

Connecting to a PC Checklist Before Connecting to a PC ................... 100 PC Software Setup ............................................ 101 Connecting to a PC .......................................... 102 Auto Screen Adjustment .................................... 104 Adjusting the Frequency .................................... 105 Fine T un[...]

Checklist Before Connecting to a PC Please check the following before connecting your TV to a PC. 100 Connecting to a PC Checklist Before Connecting to a PC • Adjust the PC Display Setup to the resolution and frequency values that are supported by the TV . • Please read the user’ s manual provided with the PC (Graphic Card & Sound Card). [...]

The Windows (MS Windows XP) display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . PC Software Setup 101 Connecting to a PC PC Software Setup Note • The actual screens on your PC may look different, depending on your particular version of Windows and the type of your PC. • When you use your TV as a PC monitor , it suppor ts <Colors> up[...]

Y ou can connect a PC to your TV and use the TV as the PC monitor . Connecting to a PC 102 Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC T o V iew a PC Image on the TV 1 Connect the PC Video cable between the [PC Input] jack on the back of the TV and [Monitor Output] port on the PC. 3 Supply power to the PC and TV after making all the connections. 2 T o he[...]

103 Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC Signal per Pin of the PC Video Jack Plug VESA Plug & Play Automatically recognized when a PC is connects, as VESA Plug & Play is connected. PC Video Cable (15-Pin Signal Cable) DVI-D Cable (Supports Digital Signals Only) Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PC In Red Green Blue Ground Grou[...]

The frequency and positioning of the PC screen can be automatically adjusted. Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return PC Image Lock √ Position √ Image Reset √ Auto Adjustment √ 1024x768@60Hz Move Enter Return 104 Connecting to[...]

If vertical patterns appear on the PC screen, adjust the frequency . Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Image Lock Coarse 1363 Fine 0 Move Enter Return Image Lock Coarse 1363 Fine 0 Move Adjust Return PC Image Lock √ Position ?[...]

Fine tune the PC screen for improved picture quality . Fine T uning (V er tical T uning) 106 Connecting to a PC Fine T uning (V er tical T uning) Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Image Lock Coarse 1363 Fine 0 Move Enter Return [...]

Adjust the PC’ s screen positioning if it does not fit the TV screen. Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return PC Image Lock √ Position √ Image Reset √ Auto Adjustment √ 1024x768@60Hz Move Enter Return Position Move Return Ad[...]

Use this function to return the screen settings to the default values. Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return PC Image Lock √ Position √ Image Reset √ Auto Adjustment √ 1024x768@60Hz Move Enter Return Image Reset is Completed[...]

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T r oubleshooting 110 T r oubleshooting T r oubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first tr y finding the solution in this T roubleshooting List. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , call your nearest Samsung Ser vice Center or 1-800-SAMSUNG. Installation & Connection Problem The TV does not turn on. TV reception is poor . Po[...]

111 T r oubleshooting T r oubleshooting Picture Problem No picture or sound. No picture or dark picture Blue screen/ No picture from the connected source. Overlaping picture. Black and white picture Abnormal picture colors. Abnormal lines on the picture Abnormal lines when viewing a video or recording a video. Possible Solution Reference • Check [...]

T r oubleshooting 112 T r oubleshooting T r oubleshooting PC Problem Cannot change the resolution Cannot see words properly Possible Solution Reference Update the graphic card driver on your PC to the latest version. Lower the resolution. (1024x768 ➔ 640x480) page 99 Channels Problem Not all channels are available. Some channels do not show up. P[...]

Miscellaneous Information Storage & Maintenance .................................... 114 Accessories and Items Sold Separately................ 115 Glossar y .......................................................... 116 Screen Menu Structure ...................................... 117 Specifications ..............................................[...]

Storage & Maintenance 114 Miscellaneous Information Storage & Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining Y our TV . Maintaining the Exterior of the TV and the Screen Wipe with a dry soft cloth. • Do not use a wet cloth or any flammable substance such as benzene or thinner . They can damage your TV . • Do not touch the screen with fingernails [...]

Accessories and Items Sold Separately 115 Miscellaneous Information Accessories and Items Sold Separately Accessories 0Remote Control, Power Cord, Owner’ s Instructions, Batteries, Anynet Cable : Contact a Samsung Retail or Service Center . Check the purchase information for parts and accessories. Remote Control (BN59-00435B) Batteries (1.5V , AA[...]

Glossar y T erms listed in alphabetical order . 116 Miscellaneous Information Glossary Analog Broadcast Signals Analog video/audio signals are non-digital signals sent by broadcasting companies in the existing NTSC format. Antenna Input Jack The jack to connect the TV antenna cable. T ypically in the round coaxial shape and used for watching Air ch[...]

Screen Menu Structure 117 Miscellaneous Information Screen Menu Structure The Screen Menu Structure is shown below . Buttons used for the screen menu control When selecting the input source (TV/Video/S-V ideo/Component/HDMI) [MENU] button Press this button to open/exit the menu [ … / † / œ / √ ], [ENTER] button Press this button to select/ad[...]

Screen Menu Structure 118 Miscellaneous Information Screen Menu Structure Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture Color T one Cool2/Cool1/Normal/Warm1/W arm2 DNIe DNIe On/DNIe Off/DNIe Demo PIP PIP On/Off Source TV/A V[...]

Air/CA TV Air/STD/HRC/IRC Auto Program Add/Delete Fine T une LNA On/Off 119 Miscellaneous Information Screen Menu Structure Channel Air/CA TV : Air √ Auto Program √ Add/Delete √ Fine T une √ LNA : On √ Move Enter Return Channel Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color We[...]

Screen Menu Structure 120 Miscellaneous Information Screen Menu Structure When selecting the input source (PC/D VI) Input Source List : TV √ Edit Name √ Anynet √ Move Enter Return Input Source List TV/A V1/A V2/S-Video1/S-V ideo2/Component1/Component2/HDMI/DVI/PC Edit Name A V1/A V2/S-Video1/S-V ideo2/Component1/Component2/HDMI/DVI/PC VCR/DVD[...]

121 Miscellaneous Information Screen Menu Structure Picture Mode : Dynamic √ Custom √ Color T one : Warm1 √ DNIe : DNIe On √ PIP √ My Color Control √ Dynamic Contrast : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Picture PIP PIP On/Off Source TV/A V1/A V2/S-Video1/S-V ideo2/Component1/Component2/HDMI/DVI Swap / / Size / / / Position Channel Size[...]

Screen Menu Structure 122 Miscellaneous Information Screen Menu Structure Setup Time √ Plug & Play √ V -Chip √ Caption √ Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Color Weakness : Off √ † More Move Enter Return Setup T ime Clock Set Hour/Minute/am/pm Sleep T imer Off/30/60/90/120/150/180 On T imer Hour/Minute/am/pm/Ch./V ol./Acti[...]

123 Miscellaneous Information Specifications Specifications The product design and specifications can be changed for improvement in performance without prior notice. This device is a Class B digital apparatus which can be used in residential and industrial areas. Class B devices are registered for electromagnetic waves, and suitable for any area as[...]

Index 124 Miscellaneous Information Index A Accessories 11 Antenna 25 Auto Adjustment (PC) 102 Auto Program 42 Auto V olume 79 B Blue Screen 72 Brightness 53 Brightness Sensor 66 C Camcorder 33 Channel Fine T uning 46 Clock 86 Coaxial Cable 25 Color 53 Color T one 54 Component1/Component2 30, 32 Contrast 53 Custom (Picture) 52 Custom (Sound) 77 D D[...]