Samsung HL-P6163W manual

1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca BP68-00283A-02 DLPTV HL-P4663W/HL-P5063W/HL-P5663W/HL-P6163W DLPTV This device is a[...]

Special Features ...............................................................................................46 Customizing Y our Remote Control ..........................................................................46 Remote Control Codes ..........................................................................................47 Fine T unin[...]

Y our New Wide TV SAMSUNG BP68-00283A-02(02~13) 5/6/04 11:31 AM Page 4[...]

Y our New Wide TV 6 • For replacement, you will need a 5.91 Inches-long Phillips screwdriver and a pair of gloves. Replacing the Lamp •W hy do I need to replace the lamp? The lamp used in a projection TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen quality it needs to be replaced periodically . After replacing the lamp, the screen quality will b[...]

9 8 Side Panel Buttons The buttons on the right side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. T o use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. List of Features Y our TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology . It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industr[...]

11 Y our New Wide TV 10 Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV . : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately. • The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating. Y ou’ll occasi[...]

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[...]

Connections SAMSUNG BP68-00283A-02(14~23) 5/6/04 11:30 AM Page 14[...]

16 17 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV . Antennas with 300-ohm Flat T win Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads. 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriv[...]

19 Connections 18 Connecting Cable TV and VCR 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 If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: 1 Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 1 IN” t[...]

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 Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player . 2 To enable Component video viewing, connect a set of video cables between the C[...]

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

Operation SAMSUNG BP68-00283A-02(24~45) 5/6/04 11:33 AM Page 24[...]

Viewing the Menus 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. There are five menu groups: “Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”, “Channel” and “Setup”. 2 Press the … or † button to select to an item you want in the menu. Press the œ , √ or ENTER button to display , change, or use the selected items. Use the ENTER button to[...]

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (“Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”) as described on the previous page. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Auto Program”, then press the [...]

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. Changing Channels Y ou can change channels on your TV by using the CH and CH buttons, or by dir[...]

Scanning the Channels The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized. 33 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter , a number or a blank. When the INFO button is press[...]

Picture Control Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint” according to personal preference. (Alternatively , you can use one of the automatic settings. See next page.) Using Automatic Picture Settings Y our TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standar[...]

3 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed. Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the EXIT button to exit. Using Automatic Sound Settings Y our TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. Y [...]

Setting the Timers This TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s clock, as described previously . Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to [...]

Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 41 40 Operation 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to [...]

Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. 43 Operation 42 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the … or † button to to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select a signal source, then pre[...]

Special Features SAMSUNG BP68-00283A-02(24~45) 5/6/04 11:33 AM Page 44[...]

Special Features 46 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 Set-T op Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). NOTE • The remote[...]

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) When a weak broadcast signal causes unclear noisy picture the “LNA” feature improves the picture quality by setting to “On”. If you experience noise on a certain channel, set the “LNA” to “On” or “Off” for this channel, to obtain the optimum picture. Fine T uning Channels The Fine T uning function lets [...]

Changing the Picture Size Y ou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 51 50 Special Features Selecting the Color T one 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER bu[...]

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. 52 Special Features 53 DNIe TM (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement,[...]

Special Features Setting the MCC (My Color Control) Mode MCC allows users to adjust colors to according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky , and grass tones using the predefined settings (“T urkish Blue”, “Emerald Green”, “Indian Pink”, “Standard”, “Custom”) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the Easy [...]

Viewing Picture-In-Picture One of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PIP system allows you to watch two different pictures at once, even if you don’t have a VCR connected to your TV . 57 Setting the Film Mode Y ou can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the [...]

Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture 59 Selecting an External Source Y ou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 58 Special Features 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 but[...]

Changing the Location of the Sub Picture 61 Changing the Size of the Sub Picture 60 Special Features 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[...]

Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of sub picture, it is easy to change channels. 63 62 Special Features 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 [...]

65 64 Special Features 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. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all [...]

67 Special Features 66 Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the m[...]

69 68 Special Features Using the V-Chip (USA) 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 (and you can change it later , if necessar y). NOTE • The V -Chip doesn’t function when the PIP is active. How to Change Y [...]

71 70 Special Features 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. 2 Press the … or † button t[...]

73 72 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA 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 controls is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MP AA Rat[...]

75 Special Features 74 Viewing Closed Caption Information Y our TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so pre- re[...]

Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen” mode to “Off”. 77 Special Features 76 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Se[...]

PC Display Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture according to the user's particular color weakness. 78 Special Features 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select [...]

PC Display 80 81 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. NOTE • The “SERVICE” jack is for repairs and software upgrades. Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on Widows 98) The Wi[...]

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. 83 PC Display 82 N[...]

Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. 84 PC Display 85 Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically This feature allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically . 1 Press the[...]

Initializing the Picture Settings Y ou can replace all picture settings with the factory default values. 86 87 PC Display 1 Press the TV/VIDEO 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 butt[...]

Appendix SAMSUNG BP68-00283A-02(80~91) 5/6/04 12:12 PM Page 88[...]

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 performance 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 create magnetic fields, such[...]