Samsung CW29A8VD manual

COLOUR TELEVISION 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 YS_UI_UK(03092A) 10/1/03 6:37 PM Page 1[...]

2 ENG S afety Instructions ◆ 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[...]

3 ENG Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2 ■ Caution .......................................................................................................... 2 ◆ C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR T ELEVISION ■ View of Your Television (depen[...]

4 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR T ELEVISION (continued) ■ Setting the Sleep Timer ................................................................................. 27 ■ Setting and Displaying the Current Time ....................................................... 28 ■ Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ............[...]

5 Vi ew of Y our T ele vision (depending on the model) ENG Control Panels Connection Panels 1) Remote Control Sensor 2) Standby Indicator 3) Power On/Off 4) Input Source Selection 5) Menu Display 6) Volume Adjustment 7) Channnmel Selection 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. CW29A10 WS32A[...]

6 ENG Infrared Remote Contr ol ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. TELEVISION STAND-BY DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF MENU DISPLAY/ PROGRAMME SELECTION BY NAME MOVE TO THE REQUIRED MENU OPTION/ ADJUST AN OPTION VALUE RESPECTIVELY TURBO SOUND SOUND MODE SELECTION/ TELETEXT S[...]

7 ENG You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the television ◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. 2 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.5V or equivale[...]

8 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 39 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 “[...]

9 ENG Becoming F amiliar with the Remote Contr ol 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 frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Menu Function Used to display the next - stored channel[...]

10 ENG When the television is initially powered on, three basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the language, channel and clock. 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[...]

11 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 Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the œ or √ button. 4 Press the ▼ or ▲ b[...]

12 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 di[...]

13 ENG 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 Cha[...]

14 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 th[...]

15 ENG 9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Channel . ◆ Press the √ button. ◆ Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the √ button. ◆ Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select indicate the required number. ➣ You [...]

16 ENG You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. All of the channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ?[...]

17 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 œ [...]

18 ENG If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Channel . Result[...]

19 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 œ or √ button. Result : The Mode is selected. 3 Select the required picture effect by pressing the œ or √ button repeatedly. Result : The foll[...]

20 ENG 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 œ or √ button. 3 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Adjust . 4 Press the œ or √ button. Result : The options available in the Adjust group are dis[...]

21 ENG ◆ Digital NR If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. ◆ LNA ( L ow N oise A mplifier) This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise[...]

22 ENG 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. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Setup . [...]

23 ENG You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. 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 œ or √ button. Result : The Mode is selected. 4 Select the[...]

24 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 œ or √ button. 4 Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select Equalizer . 5 Press the[...]

25 ENG ◆ Auto volume 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 mod[...]

26 ENG The “DUAL I- I I ” 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, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO . ?[...]

27 ENG You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the “SLEEP () ” button. 1 Press the SLEEP () button on the remote control. Result : If the sleep timer is not yet set, Off is displayed. If the sleep timer is already set, the screen displays the remaining ti[...]

28 ENG You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO () ” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ➣ When pressing the “” button (On/Off) on the front of the television, the clock setting will be reset. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The [...]

29 ENG 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). If you ha[...]

30 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 s[...]

31 ENG Vi e wing the Picture In Picture (PIP) (continued) Easy functions of remote control Buttons Feature PIP ON Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. STILL Used to freeze the sub picture. 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 [...]

32 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[...]

33 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. 2 If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, t[...]

34 ENG You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. 1 Select the LIST mode using the button. Result : Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. ➣ The button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes. 2 Press the coloured button corresponding to the page that will be replaced. 3 Enter the new pag[...]

35 ENG Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ “” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. 1 Rear of the TV VCR Decoder / Video game device Video disc player Satellite receiver ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ A SCART connector ◆ Three RCA connectors (Video + Audio-L and R) ② I[...]

36 ENG Connecting to the RC A Input ➢ The RCA (VIDEO and AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for 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 S-V ideo Input ➢ The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Vi[...]

37 ENG You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room. 1 Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5 mm mini-jack socket of the television. Result : The sound is heard through the headphones. 2 When you wish to hear the sound through the speakers again, si[...]

38 ENG Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting S ervice Personnel 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 o[...]

39 ENG Wiring the Mains P o w er Suppl y Plug (UK Only) 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 cov[...]

ELECTRONICS AA68-03092A-00 - 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. YS_UI_UK(03092A) 10/1/03 6:37 PM Page 40[...]