Samsung SP54T8 manual

COLOUR TELEVISION SP42W4/42W5 SP43T6/43T7/ 43T8/43W6 SP 47Q7 /47W1/47W3 SP48T6 SP52Q7 SP54T6/ 54T8 SP55W3 SP62T6/ 62T8 SP65W3 Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PICTURE IN PICTURE TELETEXT[...]

2 Impor tant W arranty Inf ormation Regarding T elevision F ormat V ie wing ENG S tandard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displayin[...]

3 S afety Instructions ENG ◆ Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. ◆ Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. ◆ Do not expose the television to any liquids. ◆ Never put objects of any kind into the television, and do not place a water-containing ve[...]

4 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ F OREWORD ■ Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ........ 2 ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 3 ■ Caution ...................................................................................................[...]

5 ENG Contents ◆ U SING Y OUR T ELEVISION ■ Setting the External Sound ............................................................................ 32 ■ Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) .................................. 33 ■ Setting the Sleep Timer ...........................................................................[...]

6 ENG Contr ol P anels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Temporary Sound Switch Off ( c ) Menu Display ( d ) Volume Adjustment ( e ) Channel Selection ( f ) Remote Control Sensor ( g ) Standby & Timer Indicator ( h ) Power On/Off[...]

7 ENG Contr ol P anels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ( a ) Input Source Selection ( b ) Temporary Sound Switch Off ( c ) Menu Display ( d ) Volume Adjustment ( e ) Channel Selection ( f ) Remote Control Sensor ( g ) Standby & Timer Indicator ( h ) Power On/Off[...]

8 ENG Connection P anels (depending on the model) Auto Convergence Video Input S-Video Input Audio Input Side of the TV Rear of the TV Audio Output 75 Ω Coaxial Connector for Aerial or Cable Network SCART Audio/Video Input/Output Auto Convergence Video Input Audio Input S-Video Input Front of the TV Rear Speaker Connectors Center Speaker Connecto[...]

9 ENG Using a Displa y Dec k (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP47W3/55W3/65W3 1 Press the symbol “ ” at the center of the display deck. 2 Hold the center of the door and lift it up in the direction of arrow till a ‘ ttok ’ sound sounds. 3 After placing a component you have in the[...]

10 ENG SET DVD Cable VCR TV TV Surround S.STD P .STD S.Mode T ext/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus PIP Scan Swap Locate Still Mute VOL P Menu Video Display P .Size ON Power TELEVISION STANDBY MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD PLAYER ONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)/ TELETEXT STORE (OPTION) SURROUN[...]

11 To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite network 1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75 Ω coaxial socket on the rear of the television. 2 If you are using an indoor [...]

12 ENG The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. ☛ If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 53 for further instructions on plug wiring. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➣ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. 2 Press the ?[...]

13 SET DVD Cable VCR TV TV Surround S.STD P .STD S.Mode T ext/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus PIP Scan Swap Locate Still Mute VOL P Menu Video Display P .Size ON Power The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequent[...]

14 ENG When the television is initially powered on, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the Power ( ) button on the remote control. Result : The message Plug & Play is displayed. It flickers for a little while and then Languag[...]

15 If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Function . Result : The options available in the Function group are displayed. 3 Press the button. 4 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Plug & Play . Press the button. Result : This feature starts with[...]

16 ENG To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Function . Result : The options available in the Function group are displayed. 3 Press the button. 4 Press the ▼ or ▲ button t[...]

17 If the color appears spread out or “smeared” on the screen, the convergence probably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote control for the convergence adjustments. (The Convergence Adjustment can not be made by using the control buttons on the front panel.) 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or[...]

18 ENG You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displ[...]

19 This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel gr[...]

20 ENG You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ?[...]

21 7 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Channel . ◆ Press the ❿ button. ◆ Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the ❿ button. ◆ Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select indicate the required number. ➣ If no[...]

22 ENG Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the button[...]

23 ◆ Activating the child lock This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme. ◆ Skipping [...]

24 T ext/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus PIP Scan Swap Locate Display P .Size ON ENG You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 2 Press the button. Result : The Mode is selected. 3 Select the required picture effect[...]

25 Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 2 Press the button. 3 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Adjust . Press the button. Result : The options available in the Adjust group are displayed with Color tone is sel[...]

26 ENG ◆ Scan Mode You will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural to reduce any slight picture flicker. However, it is possible that some occasional broadcasts (NTSC-M) may benefit by changing the scan mode. Auto , Natural , Digital and Progressive modes are available. ◆ Digital NR If the signal received by your television is weak[...]

27 ENG T ext/Mix Info. Sleep Perfect Focus PIP Scan Swap Locate Display P .Size ON You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by pressing the “ P.Size ” button simply. Depending on the model, the following picture sizes are available: Auto wide Expanding and pulling up the picture from 4:3 to 16:9 ratio.[...]

28 ENG The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. 1 Press the MENU button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the button. 4 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Equalizer . Press the button. Result :[...]

29 Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is lo[...]

30 ENG This mode allows you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround effect fully with only surround speakers are connected to TV. This allows various modes for the main, center and rear speakers to be selected. Surround Mode Input Signal Speakers Main Center Rear Pro Logic - Normal Stereo ✔✔✔ Mono ✔ - Phantom Ste reo ✔✔ Mono ✔ - Wide Stereo ?[...]

31 The following Dolby settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. ◆ Volume of the center and rear speakers ◆ Pro Logic delay time for the rear speakers (between 15 and 30 ms) ◆ Activation/deactivation of the test tone to simulate the volume on each speaker 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press [...]

32 ENG S et ting the External Sound This feature allows you can adjust to suit your personal preferences when the equipment with output is connected to the television. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Sound . Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press[...]

33 S electing the S ound Mode (depending on the model) ENG The “ S.Mode ” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “ Dual-I ” or “ Stereo ” , depending on the current transmission. ➣ ◆ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listeni[...]

34 ENG You can set the television ’ s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “ Display ” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ➣ When pressing the “ I ” button (On/Off) on the front of the television, the clock setting will be reset. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : T[...]

35 You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select ➣ The first step is to set the television ’ s clock (refer to “ Setting and Displaying the Current Time ” on the previous page). 1 Press t[...]

36 ENG You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD. I n this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to sele[...]

37 ☛ Easy functions of remote control Buttons Feature PIP ON Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. Scan Used to scan every memorized channel in order. To stop scanning, press it again. Swap Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture. ➣ When the main picture is in the Video mode and the sub picture is in the TV [...]

38 ENG Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channe[...]

39 You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed 1 Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P or P button. 2 Press the Text/Mix button to ac[...]

40 ENG S electing Displa y Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... ◆ Hidden text (reveal) (answers to quiz games, for example) ◆ The normal screen (reveal) again ◆ A secondary page (sub-page) ◆ The broadcast when searching for a page (cancel) ◆ T[...]

41 S electing a T eletext P age ENG You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result : The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. If the selected page is linked with[...]

42 ENG Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ EXT1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV VCR Decoder / Video game device Video disc player Satellite receiver ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆ An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R[...]

43 ENG Connecting to the RC A Input (depending on the model) ➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for the equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices. Side of the TV Camcorder Video game device Video disc player Connecting to the A udio Output ➢ The AUDIO OUT RCA connectors are used for equipm[...]

44 ENG Connecting to the S-V ideo Input (depending on the model) ➢ The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Camcorder VCR ① To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. and ① Side of the TV Front of the TV and ① Connecting A ddition[...]

45 ENG Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view different sources by selecting the appropriate input. 1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made. 2 Switch your television on, then press the VIDEO button repeatedly. Result : The input sources are displayed in the following order: TV - EXT1 - EXT2 -[...]

46 ENG Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. 1 Press the Menu button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Function . Result : The options available in the Function group are displayed. 3 Press the butt[...]

47 P r ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components ENG This TV ’ s remote control can operate almost any VCR, Cable box, or DVD, in addition to controlling the TV. ➣ The remote control might not be compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. 1 Turn off your VCR, Cable box, or DVD. 2 Press the appropriate button among the com[...]

48 P r ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components ENG A-Mark Admiral Akai Anam Aoc Bell & Howell Broksonic Candle Centrion Citizen Classic Concerto Contec Coronado Craig Croslex Crown Curtis-Mathes CXC Daewoo Daytron Dynasty Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Goldstar Hitachi Infinity JBL JC Penney JVC Kloss KMC KTV 88, 37, 90 55 20[...]

49 P r ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components ENG Admiral Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamics Bell & Howell Broksonic Candle Canon Citizen Colortyme Craig Curtis-Mathes Daewoo DB Dimensia Dynatech Electrohome Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Go Video Goldstar Harman Kardon Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JCL Kenwood KLH LG Lloyd Logik L[...]

50 P r ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components ENG Anvision Cable Star DaeHan DaeRyung Dongkuk Eagle Eastern International General Instrument GI Hamlim Hitachi Jerrold LG Macom Magnavox Nawoo NSC Oak Osk Sigma Panasonic Philips 15, 16 15, 16 5 3 4 15, 16 20 54 12, 13, 23, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 75, 76, 77 11, 12, 20, 21, 42, 56 45, 51, 54 [...]

51 ENG SC ART Connector Wiring (EXT1, EXT2 or EXT3) If you wish to connect other equipment via the SCART connectors on your television, contact your dealer or a qualified technician to wire the A/V cable as illustrated below. Pin Signal 1 Audio output R 2 Audio input R 3 Audio output L 4 Audio chassis return 5 Video chassis return (RGB blue) 6 Audi[...]

52 T roubleshooting: Before Contacting Service P er sonnel ENG Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture [...]

53 ENG Wiring the Mains P o w er Suppl y Plug (UK Onl y) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse co[...]

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ELECTRONICS BP68-00070A-01 (ENG) - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present.[...]