Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SP43Q1, SQ47Q1, SP43T8, SP54T8, SP43W6 Samsung
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COLOUR TELEVISION SP43Q1/47Q1 SP43T8/54T8 SP43W6 Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
3 ENG Impor tant W arranty Inf ormation Regarding T elevision F ormat V iewing S tandard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
4 ENG Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ........ 3 ◆ C ONNECTING AND P REP ARING Y OUR T ELEVISION ■ Control Panels (depending on the model) ..............................................
5 ENG Contents (continued) ◆ U SING Y OUR T ELEVISION (continued) ■ Setting the Blue Screen Mode ....................................................................... 37 ■ Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ..................................
6 ENG ➢ Using the Buttons on the Panel If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to: ◆ Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( C/P.
7 Connection P anels (depending on the model) ENG ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 55~57. ☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off.
8 ENG Using a Displa y Dec k (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP54T8 1 Hold the center of the door and lift it up in the direction of arrow. 2 After placing a component you have in the display deck, hold the center of the door and pull it down.
9 ENG Infrared Remote Contr ol ONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ TELETEXT STORE (NOT AVAILABLE) MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX SOUND EFFECT SELECTION TELEVISION STANDBY FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION.
10 ENG To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite network 1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75 Ω coaxial socket on the rear of the television.
11 ENG Connecting a S atellite Receiv er or Decoder In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV. Also, in order to descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to the rear of TV.
12 ENG S witc hing Y our T elevision On and Of f TV The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. 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.
13 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.
14 ENG When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER () button on the remote control. Result : The message Start Plug & Play is displayed.
15 ENG If you want to reset this feature... 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button.
16 ENG 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. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected.
17 ENG Setup Move Enter Return Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ ▼ More TV Self Focus Move Enter Return.
18 ENG Setup Move Enter Return Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ ▼ More TV Self Focus Move Enter Return.
19 ENG Setup Move Enter Return Time √ √ Plug & Play √ √ Language : English √ √ Self Focus √ √ Blue Screen : Off √ √ Melody : On √ √ ▼ More TV Self Focus Move Enter Return.
20 ENG You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (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.
21 ENG This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. 1 Press the MENU () b u tton. Result : The main menu is displayed.
22 ENG Storing Channels Manually You can store the 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.
23 ENG 9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the œ or √ button until the Channel is selected. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the √ button ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required number.
24 ENG You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
25 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 until the Channel is selected.
26 ENG This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
27 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 () b u tton.
28 ENG 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Channel is selected. Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Scan is selected.
29 ENG You can select the picture mode which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
30 ENG Your television has several settings options that allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
31 ENG S electing the Picture Size (4:3 Model) TV You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected.
32 ENG S electing the Picture Size (Wide Model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected.
33 ENG S electing the Picture Size (Wide Model) (continued) 4:3 Signal Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Cinema1 Cinema2 16:9 Signal Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Cinema1 Cinema2 Auto .
34 ENG You will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural to reduce any slight picture flicker. However, it is possible that some occasional broadcasts (NTSC-M) may benefit by changing the scan mode. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
35 ENG If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU () b u tton. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected.
36 ENG This feature brings you more detailed images with 3D noise reduction, detail enrichment, contrast and white enhancement. A new image Compensation Algorithm gives brighter, clearer, more detailed image. DNIe TM technology will always deliver the best quality pictures from any signal.
37 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 () b u tton.
38 ENG You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In 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.
39 ENG 11 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Position is selected. Press the ENTER () button. Result : The positions available are displayed. --- ➢ The Position menu is available when the Size is Large or Small. 12 Select a position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
40 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 until the Sound is selected. Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
41 ENG The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. 1 Press the MENU () b u tton. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected. Result : The options available in the Sound group are displayed.
42 ENG This feature allows you can adjust to suit your personal preferences when the equipment with output is connected to the television. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected.
43 ENG TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
44 ENG You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
45 ENG S electing the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “DUAL I-II” 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.
46 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 “ I ” button (On/Off) on the panel of the television, the clock setting will be reset.
47 ENG You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected.
48 ENG You can set the On or 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 the Current Time” on page 46).
49 ENG Vi e wing an External Signal S ource Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable) 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The options available in the Input group are displayed.
50 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).
51 ENG You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: ◆ Information may be missing ◆ Some pages may not be displayed 1 Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P or button.
52 ENG S electing Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the.
53 ENG S electing a T eletext P age 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.
54 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.
55 ENG Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ EXT1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
56 ENG Connecting to the RC A Input ➢ The RCA ( VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R ) connectors are used for the equipment, such as camcorders, video disc players, and some video game devices.
57 ENG Connecting to the S-V ideo Input ➢ The S-VIDEO INPUT and RCA ( AUDIO-L and R ) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Camcorder VCR ① To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO INPUT and RCA connectors must be used.
58 ENG Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected.
59 ENG Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD and Set-Top Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).
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62 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.
63 ENG Memo.
ELECTRONICS BP68-00280A-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.
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