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Owner’ s Instructions PROJECTION TELEVISION ............................................................................................................................ ............. HCN479W HCN529W HCN559W HCN5529W HCN659W SER VICE DIVISION 400 V alley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www .
2 W arning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER VICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside.
3 Thank Y ou for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Y our new Samsung Projection TV repr esents the latest in television technology . W e designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class.
4 • Protect the power cor d. Power supply cords should be r outed so that they won’ t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con- venience receptacles, and the point where they exit fr om the unit.
5 Important Warranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing Standard scr een format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
6 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.
7 How to View Digital T elevision There are thr ee ways to watch DTV . The first is to use an integrated digital TV ; one with a built-in digital television tuner . The second is to connect an exter nal DTV set-top receiver to a DTV -ready television or monitor .
8 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 assign- ments are dif ferent than analog channels.
9 C ONTENTS Chapter 1: Y our New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 C ONTENTS Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually .
11 List of Features Y our Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology . This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote contr ol • Easy.
12 Familiarizing Y ourself with Y our New TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel contr ol your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. T o use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Y OUR N EW TV Œ MUTE Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
13 Y OUR N EW TV Œ PERFECT FOCUS Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the Factory . ´ VIDEO INPUT jack Use to connect a video signal from a camcorder or a video game. ˇ AUDIO INPUT jacks Use to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
14 Y OUR N EW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continu- ously , such as a VCR or a DVD player . Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two dif ferent A/V components (i.
15 Y OUR N EW TV Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to about 23 feet fr om the TV . When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV . Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 80 for details.
16 Y OUR N EW TV Remote Control (continued) ˛ S.Mode Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, cus- tomized sound settings). ◊ P .Mode Adjust the TV picture by select- ing one of the preset factory set- tings (or select your personal, customized picture settings).
17 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat T win Leads,” below . If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 18.
18 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.
19 I NST ALLA TION Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply , “OUT”. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT -A or ANT -B terminal on the rear of the TV .
20 I NST ALLA TION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B – IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A – IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.
21 I NST ALLA TION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 17 - 20). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
22 I NST ALLA TION 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 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder . They are usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder .
23 I NST ALLA TION Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) 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 DVD audio in jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-top Box).
24 Connecting a DTV Set-T op Box Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition pictur e source to the DVI INPUT jack on the TV , high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.
25 I NST ALLA TION Connecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of audio systems on the market today . A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below . For more information, see your audio system owner ’ s manual. 1 If your system has a coaxial digital audio input, connect it to the COAXIAL OUT jack on the TV .
26 ▼ 3 Replace the cover . Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won ’ t be using the remote contr ol for a long time. The remote contr ol can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV . (Assuming typical TV usage, the Batteries last for about one year .
27 Chapter Three O PERA TION T urning the TV On and Off Press the Power button. Y ou can also use the POWER button on the fr ont panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings pr oceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and T ime Setting.
28 O PERA TION 4 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the ENTER button when channel memorization is complete. ‘Set daylight saving time’ menu is automati- cally displayed.
29 O PERA TION Using the Perfect Focus Feature When the picture size is distorted after moving the TV set, use the Perfect Focus feature to adjust for the optimum picture size set in the Factory . 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
30 O PERA TION Adjusting Manual Convergence If the color appears spread out or “smeared” on the scr een, the convergence pr obably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote contr ol for the convergence adjustments. First steps: 1 Press the MENU button.
31 O PERA TION 4 A crosshair pattern will appear on the screen. After moving the cursor to the position you want to adjust using the ▲ , , , ▼ buttons on the remote control, adjust Red Convergence by pressing the VOL +/ VOL -/CH /CH .
32 O PERA TION Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on, press the MENU button . The “Input” menu appears on the screen.
33 O PERA TION Selecting a Menu Language 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Menu Language”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “English”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. 1 Press the MENU button.
34 O PERA TION 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 thr ough the channels.
35 O PERA TION Storing Channels in Memory ▼ Note: The TV MUST be connected to an antenna in order to r eceive digital TV sig- nals. Even if a particular chan- nel is deleted from the memory , you can always tune to that channel directly by using the number buttons on the remote control.
36 O PERA TION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the chan- nels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.
37 O PERA TION Selecting Y our Favorite Channels Y ou can store of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CA TV). Then, when you press the Fav .CH button on the remote contr ol, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find fr equently watched channels.
38 Adding and Erasing Channels T o add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): O PERA TION 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. Press the ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
39 O PERA TION 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Control Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color , and sharpness according to personal pr eference.
40 O PERA TION Using Automatic Picture Settings Y our TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standar d”, “Movie” and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by pressing P .
41 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Selecting the Color T one 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Color T one”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, ”Normal” or “Warm1”, “Warm2” Press the EXIT button to exit.
42 O PERA TION 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Custom Sound” , then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perferences.
43 Using Automatic Sound Settings Y our TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection fr om the menu).
44 O PERA TION 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 Display .) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button.
45 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. O PERA TION 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button, then press the ▼ button to select “Auto”.
46 O PERA TION Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote contr ol to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-T op box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button.
47 O PERA TION T V Input 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. TV Video1 : ---- Video2 : ---- Video3 : ---- S-Video1 : ---- S-Video2 : ---- ▼ More T V Edit Name 4 Press the ENTER button.
48 Chapter Four S PECIAL F EA TURES Fine T uning Analog Channels The Fine T uning function lets you manually adjust the TV’ s tuner if you have difficulty tuning analog channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
49 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.
50 • W ide: Sets the pictur e to 16:9 wide mode. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. • Panorama: Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. • Zoom 1: Magnifies the size of the picture on the scr een. Y ou can also move the pictur e on screen pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons.
51 S PECIAL F EA TURES DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) Samsung’ s New T echnology brings you more detailed images with contrast, white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
52 Viewing Picture-in-Picture Y ou can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Note: When PIP is selected in the Zoom mode, the Mode is automatically converted to the Normal mode. Activating Picture-in-Picture 1 Press the MENU button.
53 S PECIAL F EA TURES 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Y ou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.
54 Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Notes: • When ANT -B is selected, the PIP Swap function doesn’ t work. • When main image is selected to DTV , Component (480p/720p/1080i) or DVI mode, the PIP Swap function doesn't work.
55 S PECIAL F EA TURES 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Changing the Size of the PIP Window 2 Press the ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
56 S PECIAL F EA TURES Changing the Position of the PIP 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button.
57 S PECIAL F EA TURES Changing the PIP Channel ▼ Quick way to access PIP CH: Simply press the (PIP) “CH ▲▼ ” button on the remote contr ol. 1 Press the MENU button.
58 S PECIAL F EA TURES 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Auto V olume”, then press the ENTER button.
59 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Auto V olume” or “BBE”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▼ button to select “On”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
60 S PECIAL F EA TURES 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Select Multi-track Options”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to choose the language (English, Spanish, French) you want.
61 S PECIAL F EA TURES When an Analog Signal is received Depending on the particular program being br oadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or a SAP . ▼ The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is Mono, Stereo or SAP . ▼ Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the “MTS” button on the remote contr ol.
62 S PECIAL F EA TURES Setting the On/Off T imer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button, then press the ▼ button to select “On T imer”. Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust “Hour”, then press the ENTER button.
63 S PECIAL F EA TURES 7 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. T V On Timer Set on timer Hour Minute am/pm Antenna Channel Volume Activation ▲ 07 10 am Cable 04 00 No ▼ Return 8 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust “V olume”, then press the ENTER button.
64 S PECIAL F EA TURES 11 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust “Hour”. Press the ENTER button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as listed on the previous page. When finished setting the timer , press the EXIT button to exit.
65 How to Change Y our Password Rating Control Menu Access to channels and programs is contr olled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secr et code that is defined by the user).The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a passwor d (and you can change it later , if necessar y).
66 S PECIAL F EA TURES How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MP AA rating. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
67 S PECIAL F EA TURES 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Menu Language : English Set Rating Controls Caption Menu T ranslucency Level : Normal Function Help : Off T V Setup 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Set Rating Controls”, then press the ENTER button.
68 S PECIAL F EA TURES 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 con- tent.
69 S PECIAL F EA TURES 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▼ button to select “Digital Caption Options”, then press the ENTER button. Viewing Closed Captions Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen T ext Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.
70 5 Press the ▲ , ▼ button to select the option(Service, Size, Style, Foreground or Background) you want. Service : This option consists of Service 1 ~ Service6. The default is Service 1. Either the reading level or the language may change depending on the service option.
71 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the ▼ button to select “Analog Caption Mode”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select submenu(CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4) you want.
72 Menu T ranslucency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Menu T ranslucency Level”, then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
73 Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Function Help”, then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button.
74 S PECIAL F EA TURES Electronic Program Guide Y our TV has an “Electronic Pr ogram Guide” to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels.
75 S PECIAL F EA TURES Using the Electronic Program Guide 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Default Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button.
76 S PECIAL F EA TURES Viewing Information about a Single Channel 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Go to Mini Guide”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the Blue button or EXIT button to exit. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
77 S PECIAL F EA TURES Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program time and content for all channels. This function is available only when the program is digital. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Go to Full Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
78 S PECIAL F EA TURES Reminder List Reminded Viewing List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the sched- uled time even if you are watching another pr ogram.
79 S PECIAL F EA TURES T o view the Reminder List 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Go to Reminder List”, then press the ENTER button. 1 First, select the channel you want to add to your list. Press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button.
80 S PECIAL F EA TURES Customizing Y our Remote Control Y our TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV , the universal remote can also operate most VCRs, DVDs and cable boxes (even if your VCR, Cable box or DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).
81 ▼ 4 Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box . Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0.” (If more than one code listed, try the first one.) ▼ 5 Press POWER . Y our cable box should turn on.
82 S PECIAL F EA TURES Cable Box Codes VCR Codes Note: The r emote contr ol might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, and Cable boxes. DVD Codes.
83 If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible pr oblems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , then call your nearest service center . Identifying Problems Note If you watch a still image or the screen in the Normal(4:3) aspect ratio for mat for a long time, images may be burned onto the screen.
84 Cleaning and Maintaining Y our TV W ith proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV . Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.
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