Samsung HL-S5686C manual

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    Owner’ s Instr uctions Register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register HL-S5686C DLP TV BP68-00620A-00 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . Country CANADA U.S.A Customer Care Center ☎ 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) 1-800-SAMSUNG (72678[...]

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    English-2 A Guide to Digital TV © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. • What is Digital T elevision? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV , broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as [...]

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    English-3 CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effort to standardize the digital cable service network interface in North America. For more information, please refer to www .cablelabs.com. Digital Cable Ready TVs are equipped with a proper[...]

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    English-4 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OT A) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However , DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. Y ou should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on [...]

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    Contents GENERAL INFORMA TION Vi ewing Position............................................................... 7 List of Features ................................................................ 8 Accessories...................................................................... 8 Vi ewing the Control Panel ..........................................[...]

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    Contents USING THE OCAP (OPENCABLE APPLICA TION PLA TFORM) DA T A SER VIE Connecting CableCARD............................................. 78 Using the CableCARD................................................. 79 Using the CableCARD Setup Function ....................... 79 Channel List Reorganization ....................................... 80 Us[...]

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    V iewing Position To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the guidelines below for viewing distance. If viewing for an extended period of time, sit as far back from the screen as possible. General Information English-7 When installing the product, make sure to keep it away from the wall (more than 10 cm/4 inches) for ventilation purposes. ?[...]

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    English-8 List of Features  Easy-to-operate remote control  Dynamic, easy to navigate menus  Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the front/right side panel, or remote control  Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose  Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability to memorize your favo[...]

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    English-9 V iewing the Control Panel SPEAKERS (POWER) Press to turn the TV on and of f. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV . INDICA TOR LIGHTS SOURCE T oggles between all the available input sources (TV , A V1, A V2, A V3, S-Video1, S-Video2, S-Video3, Component1, Component2, HDMI1, HDMI2). MENU Press to see an[...]

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    English-10 S-VIDEO (A V IN 3) S-Video input for external devices with an S-V ideo output. AUDIO-R/L / VIDEO (A V IN 3) V ideo and audio inputs for external devices. Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously , such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see p[...]

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    English-11 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV . When using the remote, always point it directly a t the TV . Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player , or Set-T op Box. POWER T urns the TV on and off. NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to directly select a channel.[...]

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    English-12 1. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 Ω adapter (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 2. Plug the adaptor into the ANT 2 IN(AIR) or ANT 1 IN(CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV . Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas wit[...]

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    English-13 After you have made this connection, set the A/B Switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B Switch to “B”, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) 2. Connect this cable to a[...]

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    English-14 Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructio ns on pages 12-13). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1. Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV . 2. Connect the cable or antenna to the A[...]

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    English-15 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV . They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1. Connect a Video Cable (or S-video cable) between the A V IN 3 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder . Camcorder or TV Side Panel 2[...]

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    English-16 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-T op Box via DVI This connection can only be made if there is a DVI Output connector on the external device. 1. Connect a DVI to HDMI cable or DVI-HDMI Adapter between the HDMI/DVI IN 1 or HDMI/DVI IN 2 connector on the TV and the DVI connector on the DVD player/Set-T op Box. 2. Connect Audio cables between th[...]

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    When “Internal mute” is set to “On”, Sound menus except “Multi-T rack Options” cannot be adjusted. English-17 Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System to your TV . 1. Connect an Optical cable between the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital A[...]

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    English-18 T urning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou can also use the (Power) button on the front of the panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, two basic settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Menu language, Chan[...]

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    English-19 6 Press the ENTER button. Press the or buttons to select “Auto” or “Manual”, then the ENTER button. Switches the Daylight Saving T ime function on or off. 7 Press the ENTER button. Press the or buttons to select “On” or “Off”, then the ENTER button. “Select the time zone where you are located.” menu is automatically d[...]

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    English-20 Dynamic Menus and On-Screen Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV . Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the //// E N T E R buttons on your remote control to select menu items and make adjustments. Y ou can also [...]

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    Navigating Menus by Using the Menu Map Using the Menu Map of the main menu enables you to select a function quickly . 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. 2 Press the or button to select “Menu Map”, then press the ENTER button. The menu map will appear . 3 Press the /// buttons to select a menu, then p[...]

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    English-22 Selecting a Menu Language When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. 3 P[...]

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    English-23 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 air or cable system). Memorizing Channels Y our TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are [...]

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    English-24 4 Press the or button to select the Antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. When selecting Cable TV system: Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. By default, the cable TV system is set to “STD”. If you want to select another type of cable system, press the or button to select “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”. 5 [...]

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    English-25 For example, for channel 7-1, press “7”, then “ - ”, then “1”. HD indicates the TV is receiving a Digital High Definition signal. SD indicates the TV is receiving a Analog standard definition signal. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Using the Number Buttons Using the Previous Channel Press the CH or CH button to ch[...]

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    English-26 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our VCR 1. T urn off your VCR. 2. Press the VCR 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 VCR code listed on page 28 of this manual for your brand of VCR. Make sure you ente[...]

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    English-27 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our 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 pages 29~30 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you [...]

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    English-28 Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CITIZEN COLORTYME CRAIG CURTIS MA THES DAEWOO DB DIMENSIA DYNA TECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GO VIDEO HARMAN KARDON HIT ACHI INST ANT REPLA Y JC PENNEY JCL JVC KENWOOD KLH KONIA LG(Goldstar) LIOYD LOGIK LXI MAGNA VOX MARANTZ MAR[...]

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    English-29 Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA APEX DIGIT AL AIWA BROKSONIC BLAUPUNKT B&K CURTIS MA THES CYBER HOME CLARION CIRRUS CYBER HOME CINEVISION DAEWOO DENON F ARENHEIT FISHER GPX GO VIDEO GE GREENHILL HIT ACHI HITEKER HOYO HARMAN / KARDON IRT Code 030 075 085 072 070 071 074 086 083 084 088 1 1 1 1 12 11 4 062 074 122 123 027 077 078 [...]

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    English-30 Brand ALPHAST AR ANAM CHANNEL MASTER CROSSDIGIT AL CHAP ARRAL DIRECT TV DAEWOO DISH NETWORK SYSTEM DISHPRO DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOST AR EXPRESSVU GOI GE GENERAL INSTRUMENT HTS HOME CABLE HIT ACHI HUGHES NETWORK IQ IQ PRISM JANEIL JERROID JVC LG(Goldstar) Code 023 043 018 034 019 035 015 016 017 019 022 045 060 061 062 065 066 067 068 074 0[...]

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    English-31 Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV . (Just press the INFO button.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Clock”, then press[...]

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    English-32 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Clock”, then press the ENTER button. The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 4 Press the or button to select “Time Zone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or but[...]

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    English-33 Setting the On/Off T imer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Timer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “On T imer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to adjust “Hour/Min”, then press the butto[...]

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    English-34 The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Timer”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “Sleep T imer”, then press the ENTER butt[...]

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    Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-T op Box or the TV source (air or cable). V iewing an External Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the or button to select “Source List”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or bu[...]

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    English-36 This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. Assigning Names to External Input Mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the or button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select a signal source to edit, then press the ENTER but[...]

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    Selecting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CA TV). Preset : T o use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (see pages 23~24). Channel Control 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or but[...]

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    English-38 Channel Enter Channel Antenna Auto Program Channel Manager Fine T une Signal Strength LNA Air On Return Channel Enter Channel Manager All Added Favorite Default List Mode All Return Y ou can display a list of all channels, added channels, or your favorite channels. Preset : T o use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (se[...]

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    Adding and Erasing Channels Preset : T o use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (See pages 23~24). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Channel Manager”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “Added” then pre[...]

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    English-40 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN02”, and etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter , a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear . 1 Press the MENU button. Press th[...]

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

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    English-42 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear , digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. Y ou can, however , adjust your antenna to impr[...]

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    Picture Contr ol Yo u can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture Contr ol 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button again to select “Mode”, then pr[...]

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    English-44 Customizing the Picture Settings Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, “T int”, and “Color T one” according to personal preference. Y ou can select “Standard” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button. Press [...]

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    5 Press the ENTER button to return to “Mode”. Press the or button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER button. 6 Press the or button to select a particular option (Cool2, Cool1, Normal, W arm1, or Warm2), then press the ENTER button. 7 To return the factory defaults, select “Reset” by pressing the or button. Press the ENTER but[...]

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    English-46 Changing the Picture Size Yo u can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or buttons to select the screen format you wa[...]

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    Setting the My Color Contr ol Mode My Color Control allows you to adjust colors according to your preference, by adjusting skin, sky , and grass tones using the pr edefined settings (Blue, Green, Pink, Standard, and Custom) without affecting other colors on the screen. English-47 Picture Enter My Color Control Easy Control √ Detail Control Return[...]

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    English-48 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the or button to select the desired color and then press the ENTER or button. 3 Press the or button to select “Detail Control”, then press the [...]

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    English-49 Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue color to compensate for the user ’ s particular color weakness. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Color Weakness”, then press the ENTER button. 3 P[...]

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    English-50 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Digit[...]

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    English-51 DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This TV includes the DNIe function to provide high visual quality . If you set DNIe to on, you can view the screen with the DNIe feature activated. If you set the DNIe to Demo, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen, for demonstrat ion purposes. Using this function, you can vie[...]

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    English-52 Setting the Film Mode Y ou can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Film Mode”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to[...]

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    English-53 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”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press t[...]

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    English-54 Sound Control Y ou can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Adjusting the V olume Press the VOL+ or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using Automatic Sound Settings Y our TV h[...]

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    English-55 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button again to select “Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select a particular item (Standard, Music, Movie, Speech, or Custom),[...]

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    English-56 Setting up DNSe (Digital Natural Sound engine) DNSe enhances the sound quality , automatically controls output, and prevents sound distortion. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “DNSe”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to s[...]

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    English-57 Auto V olume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto V olume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation [...]

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    English-58 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or b[...]

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    English-59 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, SAP , or Mono. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Multi-Track Options”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or bu[...]

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    English-60 Selecting the Internal Mute When using a device such as a Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set Internal Mute to On to cut off sound from the TV's internal speakers. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Internal Mut[...]

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    Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select a value you want, then press the ENTER button. Sele[...]

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    English-62 Setting the Function Help Displays Help on the menu functions. The Help appears at the top of the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select “Off” or “On”,[...]

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    English-63 Setting the Data Service It is used to decide whether or not to use the Data Service. When it is set to “Of f”, all the functions relating to Data Applic ation are disabled. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Data Service”, then press t[...]

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    Menu T ransparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Menu T ransparency”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select level, then press the ENTER button. Select “Return” by pressin[...]

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    English-65 When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation TM or Xbox TM , you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by setting the Game Mode to on. Using Game Mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Game Mode”, then press the ENTER butto[...]

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    Using the V -Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later , if necessary). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or but[...]

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    English-67 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000?[...]

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    How to Set up Restrictions Using “TV Par ental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MP AA Rating”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER[...]

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    English-69 How to Set up Restrictions Using “MP AA Rating” The Movie rating system uses the “MP AA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MP AA Rating” or “TV [...]

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    Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MP AA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV -Y All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages two to six. TV -Y7 Directed to older children. The Themes and elements in this program may[...]

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    English-71 How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is ?[...]

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    How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.) [...]

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    English-73 Using the V -Chip for Digital channels 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “V -Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.)[...]

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    V iewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select “On”, then pres[...]

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    English-75 Setup Enter Caption Caption Caption Mode Digital Caption Options Return Off On Setup Enter Setup Language Clock T imer Game Mode V -Chip Caption Menu T ransparency Blue Screen † Color Weakness English Off Medium Off Return Setup Enter Caption Caption Caption Mode Digital Caption Options Return … CC1 CC2 † CC3 V iewing Closed Captio[...]

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    6 Press the or button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select the desired item in the Size menu, then press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Select “Return” by pressing the or button, then press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. Press the EXI[...]

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    1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Application”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the EXIT button to close the License application. 2 Press the or button to select “License”, then press the ENTER button. • It displays the information about the Software Platform License of the TV . License Information Application D[...]

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    English-78 Using the OCAP (OpenCable Application Platform) Data Service TV Rear Panel Please insert the card as shown. Y ou must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable service provider . Connecting CableCARD 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV . The CableCARD recognizes input signals from ANT 1 IN (CAB[...]

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    English-79 Using the CableCARD 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “CableCARD TM ”, then press the ENTER button. Select “Return” by pressing the or button, then press the ENTER button to return to the previous menu. Press the EXIT button to exit. Th[...]

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    English-80 Channel List Reorganization 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the or button to select “CableCARD Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select “Channel List Reorganization”, then press the ENTER button. Deletes and reorganizes the channe[...]

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    English-81 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Application”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select a Data Application to run. 2 Press the or button to select “Data Service”, then press the ENTER button. • Executable Data Applications display in the Application List program. • The DA T A-SERVICE[...]

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    English-82 What’ s D-Net? 1 Connect the IEEE1394 Cable from the jack of the component with IEEE1394 capability , such as a Set-T op Box or a Digital VCR to the D-NET (IEEE1394) S400MPEG jack on the TV . 3 Select the D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible device. 2 Press the D-Net button on the Remote Control. Using D-Net D-Net refers to a home network consi[...]

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    English-83 When Connecting D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible devices The last device in the chain should not be looped back to the TV as the TV may not be able to work with the other devices. To connect two or more D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible devices, follow the diagram below . IEEE1394 cables longer than 14.76 feet (177.16 inches) should not be used bet[...]

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    English-84 Connection Options There are two different connection options for connecting D -Net (IEEE1394) compatible devices. Select the most suitable option according to your network of audio/video products. The Direct Device-T o-Device Option D-Net (IEEE1394) permits the chaining of devices, unlike analog audio and video connections where each de[...]

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    English-85 4-Pin and 6-Pin Connectors T wo different types of connectors are used for IEEE1394 terminals and cables, a 4-pin and a 6-pin. The 4-pin connector sends digital audio, digital video and digital control signals to and from devices. The TV has two available 4-pin connection jacks, of which two are at the back. The 6-pin connector also send[...]

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    English-86 Selecting a D-Net device Prior to viewing an IEEE1394 device, it first needs to be selected in the D-Net Device List. 1 Connect the relevant D-Net (IEEE1394) Compatible device in the list. (See “How to connect compatible IEEE1394 Devices” on page 82) 3 Select a connected D-Net device by pressing the or button. 4 To select a device, p[...]

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    English-87 1 Press the MENU button. Press the or button to select “Application”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the or button to select a D-Net (IEEE1394) connected device. 2 Press the or button to select “D-Net”, then press the ENTER button. • The TV and all other devices, connected on the D-Net (IEEE1394) chain, appear in the D-Ne[...]

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    English-88 The D-Net control panel Select an IEEE1394 device from the D-Net device list. The TV will then display the D-Net control panel. This panel allows you to use the TV remote control to control the selected IEEE1394 device. 1 Press the D-Net button on the remote control. 3 Use the or button on the remote control to move through the options ([...]

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    English-89 Control Panel ( ) Button Name T o do this Return T arget File List Display the A V-HDD file list. Move to the D-Net device list. Shows a list of recording devices. Play Stop Play the digital stream from the selected digital device. Stop the digital stream from the selected digital device. Rewind Forward Device menu Power Go to recording [...]

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    English-90 Control Panel Images for Each Device DTV Control Panel Image Cable STB Control Panel Image AV -HDD Control Panel Image When the Power is off. AV -HDD Control Panel Image When the Power changes. AV -HDD Control Panel Image When Playing. AV -HDD Control Panel Image When Recording. Camcorder Control Panel Image When in CAMERA Mode. Camcorde[...]

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

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    English-92 10) When multiple devices are connected, some devices may appear and then disappear periodically in the Device List. Because some devices malfunction when multiple devices are connected. If this occurs, you have to discover and remove the defective device from the connection by removing the devices one by one. 11 ) When multiple devices [...]

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    Recording Tips In this case, the selected file is automatically played and displayed on the TV screen and the target device automatically starts recording. Controlling a device with another device's remote control or through manual operation, may cause a malfunction when controlling a device through the TV . When copying a file, the recording [...]

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    English-94 T ips on stopping r ecording 1 In general, you can instantly evaluate the current recording device through the T arget List. If you select a device that you wish to stop, a message appears asking if you really want to stop recording. 2 For D-VHS. If you select a recording D-VHS from the Device List, a message appears asking if you really[...]

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    English-95 File List 1 Press the D-Net button on the remote control. 3 Press the or button to move to the File List button and then press the ENTER or button. The Control Panel disappears and the file list appears which allows you to identify a current recording or playing device. However , when playing a file that is currently being recorded in T [...]

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    English-96 6 To move to the list on the next page, move the cursor to the file at the bottom and press the button; to move to the previous page, move the cursor to the Previous Menu and press the button. When pressing the button while the first file on the first page is selected, the cursor moves to the last file on the last page. When pressing the[...]

  • Page 97

    Tr oubleshooting (D-Net) Possible Solution Only DTVs, STBs, A V-HDDs, D-VHSs and MPEG camcorder IEEE 1394 devices are controllable. Other devices will display “UNKNOWN” in the device list. Some supported devices may display as “UNKNOWN” due to an initialization error . ➔ If a device is supported but is displayed as “UNKNOWN”, reconnec[...]

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    English-98 Possible Solution This message appears when the connection speed of the connected device and the device selected from the T arget List are different when copying data. ➔ Connect a low speed device between the two devices. (See figure) * A 1394 device has a maximum connection speed which will be marked near the IEEE 1394 connector with [...]

  • Page 99

    Possible Solution Check if the current mode for DTV and STB is set to analog by mistake. For A V-HDD, check if the played content has reached the end. (Select the item from the content list again.) For D-VHS, check if a D-VHS tape is being used. If the camcorder supports the DV format, no picture will be displayed on the screen. This message appear[...]

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    English-100 Possible Solution This message appears if you have connected a 1394 device or equipment other than a supported device (D-VHS, DTV , STB, A V-HDD, Camcorder), or if the connected device does not support the A VC defined in the 1394 specifications, even if the device is a supported device, when you have selected the device to use it. This[...]

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    English-101 Replacing the Lamp Appendix • Why do I need to replace the lamp? The lamp used in a DLP TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen quality it needs to be replaced periodically . After replacing the lamp, the screen quality will be bright and clear as new . • When do I need to replace it? It should be replaced when the screen bec[...]

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    English-102 • For replacement, you will need a 5.91-Inch screwdriver and a pair of gloves. 1 Unplug TV , then use a screwdriver to remove the screws. 2 Remove the Lamp cover . 4 Remove the screw securing the Lamp by using a screwdriver . 3 Remove the Lamp cover duct holding the tab and pulling it out. 5 Separate the Lamp from the engine by holdin[...]

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    English-103 Identifying Problems If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , call your nearest Samsung service center. Problem Poor picture quality . Poor sound quality . No picture or sound. No color , wrong color or tint. Picture rolls vertically . The TV[...]

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    English-104 • 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 as vacuum cleaners. • Keep the ventilation openings clear; do not place the TV on a soft surface, such as cloth or paper . • Place the TV in a vertical position only . [...]

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    English-105 Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Specifications Model Name Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight TV System Channel Component Video IN HDMI IN Speaker Output V oltage Frequency of Operation Power Consumption HL-S5686C 50.87 x 16.34 x 35.67 inches 1292 x 415 x 906 mm 33.3 Kg / 73.41 lbs TBDAmerican TV Standard A T[...]

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