Samsung HL-S5686W manual

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    Owner ’ s Instructions HL-S5086W HL-S5686W HL-S6186W Register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register This device is a Class B digital apparatus. BP68-00586A-00Eng(cover) 2/1/06 6:19 PM Page 3[...]

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    English - 2 A Guide to Digital TV • 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 ser vices such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the [...]

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    English - 3 Q&A 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 broadcas[...]

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    T able of Contents English - 4 Y our New Wide TV ...................................................................................8 V iewing Position ......................................................................................................8 List of Features .............................................................................[...]

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    English - 5 Picture Control ........................................................................................60 Picture Control .......................................................................................................60 Changing the Picture Size ...................................................................................[...]

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    Viewing 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. Y our New Wide TV English - 8 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 - 9 List of Features Y our TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology . It is a full-featured, high-per formance unit that exceeds industr y standards. In addition, it has these special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from front panel buttons or remote control[...]

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    Front Panel buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Side Panel Jacks Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video game, for example). Y our New Wid[...]

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    English - 11 Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV . Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV . POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Indicator Lights • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV [...]

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    Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. Y ou can connect different components such as VCRs, Set-T op Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and two sets of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV . For more infor mation, see “Connections”. Y our New Wide[...]

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    English - 13 Remote Control Y ou can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the TV’ s remote control receiver . Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player or some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 38~40 for details. 1. POWER Tu rns the T[...]

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    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[...]

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    Connections English - 16 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 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1 Plug the antenna lead into the ANT 2 IN (AIR) on the rear panel of your TV . BP68-00586A-00Eng(016~025) 2/13/06 2:[...]

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    English - 17 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. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) on the rear panel of your TV . Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channel[...]

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    Connections English - 18 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter , an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal of[...]

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    Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack 1 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO IN (1 or 2) (or S-VIDEO IN) jack on the TV and the VIDEO (or S-VIDEO) output jack on the VCR. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO IN (1 or 2) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO output jacks on the VCR. NOTES • For better video, [...]

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    Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV . Y ou can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder . They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder . 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and[...]

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    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 th[...]

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    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[...]

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    English - 23 Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the DVI AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-T op Box. 2 Connect an HDMI/DVI cable between the HDMI 2/DVI IN jack on the TV and the DVI OUT jack on the Set-T op Box. NOTES • Make sure the DVI source’s power is on, or y[...]

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    Connecting to an Analog Amplifier 1 The A V OUT (AUDIO L/R) terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Y ou must hook them up to an amplifier . When an audio amplifier is connected to the A V OUT (AUDIO L/R) terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier , and adjust the volume level with the volume control on the TV . NOTE • I[...]

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    Tu rning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, checking the antenna input, memorizing the channels, and setting the time. [...]

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    English - 27 4 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 œ button and use the … or † button to select “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”. Press the ENTER button. 5 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.[...]

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    Option 1: Setting the Clock Automatically If you set “Clock Mode” to “Auto” in step 6, follow the instructions below . 7 Press the ENTER button to select “DST”(Daylight Saving T ime). Press the … or † button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER button. 8 Press the … or † button to select time zone, then press th[...]

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    English - 29 Viewing the 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 … / † / œ / √ /ENTER buttons on your remote control to select menu items and make adjustme[...]

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    English - 30 Operation Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Language”. Press the … or † button to select “English”, “Español” or “Français”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exi[...]

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    English - 31 Memorizing the 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 memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps [...]

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    Operation English - 32 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 œ button and use the … or † butt[...]

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    English - 33 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) Yo u will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Using the Number Buttons Use the number[...]

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    Operation English - 34 Customizing Y our Remote Control After it has been set up properly , your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV , VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-T op Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. NOTE • Th[...]

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    English - 35 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our Cable Box 1 Tu rn off your cable box. 2 Press the CABLE 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 cable box code listed on page 39 of this manual for your brand of cab[...]

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    Operation English - 36 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our DVD 1 Tu rn off your DVD. 2 Press the DVD button on your TV’ s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 40 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sur[...]

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    English - 37 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Y our Set T op Box 1 Tu rn off your STB. 2 Press the STB 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 STB code listed on page 39 of this manual for your brand of STB. Make sure[...]

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    Operation English - 38 Remote Control Codes continued... VCR Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIW A 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 LG(Goldstar) HARMAN KARDON HIT ACHI INST ANT REPLA Y JC PENNEY JCL KENWOOD [...]

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    English - 39 Remote Control Codes continued... CABLE BOX Brand SAMSUNG GI HAMLIN HIT ACHI JERROLD MACOM MAGNA VOX OAK P ANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER RCA REGAL Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 041 003 024 031 025 030 038 039 025 030 019 023 028 026 003 022 027 037 044 019 021 023 028 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 003 Brand REGENCY SA SCIENTIFIC A TLAN[...]

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    Operation English - 40 Remote Control Codes SAMSUNG DVD Product DVD DVDR BD Record VCR COMBO VCR Record DHR COMBO Code 000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 Product Home Theater VCR COMBO HDD Record COMBO TWIN TRA Y COMBO STB DVD COMBO DVD Receiver AV Receiver Code 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 DVD Code 030 075 085 072 070 071 0[...]

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    English - 41 Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessar y 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 “T[...]

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    English - 42 Operation Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button t[...]

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    English - 43 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 select “T ime”, 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 “[...]

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    English - 44 Operation Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “T ime”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † but[...]

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    English - 45 Viewing an External Signal Source 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 (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Source List?[...]

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    English - 46 Operation Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. 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 ed[...]

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    English - 48 To Store Y our Favorite Channels: 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. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “All” or “Added”, then press the ENTER button. Press the[...]

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    English - 49 To View Y our Favorite Channels list: 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. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Favorite”, then press the ENTER button. • The favorit[...]

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    English - 50 Channel Control Viewing the Channel Lists Y ou can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. Preset : T o use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (see page 31). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to sel[...]

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    English - 51 Editing the Channel Lists Y ou can edit channels to be added or deleted. Preset : T o use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (see page 31). 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 pres[...]

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    English - 52 Channel Control 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Delete” to delete a channel, then press the ENTER button; the mark will disappear . To select the deselected channel, select “Add” to add a channel by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. The mark will appear . • Red button (Channel Mode) : If you press the Red button repeat[...]

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    English - 53 Default List mode Y ou can set All, Added or Favorite to be the Default List that appears when you press the CH MGR button. 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. 3 Press the ?[...]

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    English - 54 Channel Control Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN02”, 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 below the channel num[...]

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    English - 55 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 œ or √ button to adj[...]

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    English - 56 Channel Control Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can var y 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 y[...]

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    English - 57 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “LNA”,[...]

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    Picture Control English - 60 Picture Control Y ou can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Changing the Picture Standard 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button again to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ENTER button. [...]

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    English - 61 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired picture mode (Dynamic, Standard, Movie, Custom), then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the … or † button[...]

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    Picture Control English - 62 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, Wa r m1, or W arm2), then press the ENTER button. 7 To return the factor y defaults, select “Reset?[...]

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    English - 63 Changing the Picture Size Y ou 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 † button to select[...]

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    Picture Control English - 64 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 ?[...]

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    English - 65 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality . If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view the applied DNIe and normal pictures on the screen for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in visual quality . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or[...]

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    Picture Control English - 66 Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows you to adjust colors according to your preference, by adjusting skin, sky , and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, and “Custom”) without affecting other colors on the screen. Using the Easy Control [...]

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    English - 67 Custom Settings 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “My Color Control”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Detail Control”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to[...]

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    Picture Control English - 68 Using the Color W eakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Green or Blue color to enhance the picture according to 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 “[...]

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    English - 69 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 Pres[...]

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    Picture Control English - 70 Freezing the Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound will still be heard.) To cancel this function, press the STILL button again or press any button on the remote control. BP68-00586A-00Eng(060~073) 2/13/06 2:20 PM Page 70[...]

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    English - 71 Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is ver y 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”, t[...]

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    Sound Control English - 74 Sound Control Y ou can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Adjusting the V olume Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound. Press the MUTE button on the remote control. The [...]

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    English - 75 3 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed. Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the selected frequency . Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the custom mode. • L/R Sound Balance Adjustment To[...]

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    Sound Control English - 76 Auto V olume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume ever y 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 whe[...]

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    English - 77 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 ?[...]

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    Sound Control English - 78 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP . 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-T rack Options”, then press the[...]

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    English - 79 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[...]

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    English - 80 Sound Control 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 [...]

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    English - 81 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. T rusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichan[...]

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    English - 82 Sound Control Sound Reset If Game Mode is On (Refer to page 86), the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer to the factor y defaults. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † b[...]

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    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”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • The function Help defau[...]

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    English - 85 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 b[...]

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    Special Features English - 86 Using Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation TM or Xbox TM , you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game mode to on. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Gam[...]

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    English - 87 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 necessar y). How to Change Y our Password 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setu[...]

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    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 number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is “0000”.) “V -Chip” menu is displayed. 3 “V -Chip” sc[...]

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    English - 89 How to Set up Restrictions Using “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: “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?[...]

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    Special Features English - 90 4 Y ou can independently lock the TV ratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symbol “ ”. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the … / † / œ / √ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system. TV -Y : Y oung childre[...]

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    English - 91 How to Set up Restrictions Using “MP AA Rating” The Movie rating system uses “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 Pa[...]

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    Special Features English - 92 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 program may contain sophist[...]

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    English - 93 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 number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is ?[...]

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    Special Features English - 94 4 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. “” symbol is indicated. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the EXIT button to exit. E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other infor[...]

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    English - 95 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 number buttons to enter your current 4-digit PIN. (The default PIN for a new TV set is ?[...]

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    Special Features English - 96 4 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. “” symbol is indicated. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the EXIT button to exit. E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other infor[...]

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    English - 97 Using the V -Chip for Digital channel Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV 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 number buttons to enter yo[...]

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    Special Features English - 98 4 Y ou can independently lock the TV ratings. The locked TV ratings are indicated by the symbol “ ”. To unlock a locked channel, press the ENTER button again. Press the … / † / œ / √ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV rating system. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOT[...]

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    English - 99 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the[...]

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    Special Features English - 100 4 Press the … or † button to select “Caption Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select submenu (CC1~CC4 or T ext1~T ext4) you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • The default is “CC1”. CC1 : The Primary Synchronous Caption Service. Thes[...]

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    English - 101 Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 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 ENTER button to select ?[...]

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    Special Features English - 102 6 Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select one you want, then press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • The availability of captions depends on the program be[...]

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    PC Display English - 104 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. Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the TV 1 Connect a PC cable between the PC Output jack on the PC and the RGB input jack[...]

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    English - 105 Setting up Y our PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below . But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. But even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up [...]

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    PC Display English - 106 NOTES • The PC text quality is optimum in XGA mode (1024 x 768@60Hz). • Both screen position and size will vary , depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table above shows all of the display modes that are supported: * The interlace mode is not supported. * The TV will operate abnormally if a non-sta[...]

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    English - 107 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 to the center of screen. 1 Pr[...]

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    PC Display English - 108 Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. 1 Press the SOURCE 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”, [...]

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    1 Press the SOURCE 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 button. 4 Press the … or † button to select “Auto Adjustment”, then press the ENTER button. The picture quality and posi[...]

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    PC Display English - 110 Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode) Y ou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Size”, [...]

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    English - 111 Viewing the Current Resolution Y ou can get the resolution infor mation of your PC. 1 Press the SOURCE 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 button. The resolution informa[...]

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    PC Display English - 112 Initializing the Picture Settings Y ou can replace all picture settings with the factor y default values. 1 Press the SOURCE 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 ENT[...]

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    WISELINK English - 114 Using the WISELINK Function This function enables you to view and listen to photo (JPEG) and audio files (MP3)saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device. Press the power button on the remote control or front panel. Connect a USB device containing JPEG and/or MP3 files to the WISELINK jack (USB jack) on the side of the TV [...]

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    English - 115 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2 Press the … or † button to select “WISELINK”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select the corresponding MSC Memor y Device, then press the ENTER button. A menu for selecting the format of the files saved on the selected MSC Me[...]

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    WISELINK English - 116 Using the PHOTO (JPEG) List This menu shows JPEG files and folders saved on a MSC memor y device. 1 Complete Steps 1 to 4 of Using the WISELINK Menu. (Refer to page 115) 2 Press the œ or √ button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the ?[...]

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    English - 117 Selecting a Photo and Slide Show 1 Complete Steps 1 to 4 of Using the WISELINK Menu. (Refer to page 115) 2 Press the œ or √ button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the INFO button to display “View” or “Slide Show”. 4 Press the … or ?[...]

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    WISELINK English - 118 5 Press the INFO button during “Slide Show” to set the option(Slide Show Speed, Background Music On/Off, Background Music Setting, List). Press the … or † button to select the option, then press the ENTER button. 6 To change the sub option, press the INFO button again to open the options window and select option you w[...]

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    English - 119 (Photo) SlideShow Photo SlideShow is in progress. When the SlideShow and music is paused by the PLA Y/P AUSE button on the remote control during a SlideShow . To resume the SlideShow , press the PLA Y/P AUSE button on the remote control again. When pressing the VOL +, - buttons on the remote control to adjust the music volume. Current[...]

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    WISELINK English - 120 Rotating 1 Complete Steps 1 to 4 of Using the WISELINK Menu. (Refer to page 115) 2 Press the œ or √ button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the … , † , œ and √ buttons to select a file, then press the ENTER button. Pressing the [...]

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    English - 121 Zooming-in 1 Complete Steps 1 to 4 of Using the WISELINK Menu. (Refer to page 115) 2 Press the œ or √ button to move to “Photo”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the … , † , œ and √ buttons to select a file, then press the ENTER button. Pressing the button [...]

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    WISELINK English - 122 Zoom (x 2) Zoom-in to a photo x2. Zoom-in to a photo x4. Current OSD Icon Zoom (x 4) Restore a photo to its original size. Zoom (x 1) Pan down to view the lower part of a zoomed-in photo. Pan Down Function Pan up to view the upper part of a zoomed-in photo. Pan Up Pan right to view the right side of a zoomed-in photo. Pan Rig[...]

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    English - 123 Using the MP3 List This menu shows MP3 files from among the files saved on a MSC memor y device. 1 Complete Steps 1 to 4 of Using the WISELINK Menu. (Refer to page 115) 2 Press the œ or √ button to move to “Music”, then press the ENTER button. The saved file information is displayed as a folder or file. 3 Press the … or † b[...]

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    WISELINK English - 124 4 Press the PLA Y/P AUSE button while playing an MP3 file to pause the file. Press the STOP button to exit Play mode. To exit WISELINK mode, press the WISE LINK button on the remote control. NOTES • This menu only shows files with the mp3 file extension. Files with other file extensions are not displayed, even if they are s[...]

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    English - 125 Using the Setup Menu Setup displays the user settings of the WISELINK menu. 1 Complete Steps 1 to 4 of Using the WISELINK Menu. (Refer to page 115) 2 Press the œ or √ button to move to “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select an item you want, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the … or [...]

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    WISELINK English - 126 Slide Show Speed: Select to control the slide show speed. Y ou can select Slow , Normal or Fast. Slide Show Repeat: • On: Repeats the slide show from the beginning when all the files in the folder have been displayed. • Off: Exit a slide show . To return to the Photo menu when all the files in the folder have been display[...]

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    Appendix English - 128 Replacing the Lamp • 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 b[...]

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    English - 129 • 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 . 3 Remove the Lamp cover duct holding the locker and pulling it out. 4 Remove the screw securing the Lamp by using a screwdriver . 5 Separate the Lamp from the engine by h[...]

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    Appendix English - 130 Tr oubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first tr y this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , then call your nearest Samsung authorized ser vice center . Possible Solution Tr y another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Tr y another channel. Ad[...]

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    English - 131 Cleaning and Maintaining Y our TV Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum perfor mance 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 as vacuum cleaners. • Keep the ventilation ope[...]