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DIGIT AL TELEVISION SP43W6 SP42Q2 SP43Q5 Owner’ s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly , and retain it for future reference.
S p sh g p W p sh m sc p A g d g b im O fo B ag y BP68-00491A (J60C_UK) 2005/04/18 05:10 PM Page 2.
English - 3 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.
English - 4 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) ........................................
English - 5 Contents (continued) ◆ S ETTING THE C HANNELS (A NALOG TV) (continued) ■ Locking the Channel ...................................................................................... 48 ■ Fine Tuning Channel Reception ..................
English - 6 Contr ol P anels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ➢ ◆ You can use the C/P. buttons to switch on the TV when it is in standby mode depending on the model. ◆ The - + and C/P.
English - 7 n Connection P anels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Rear of the TV ( a ) Video Input ( b ) Audio Input ( c ) S-Video Input ➢ ◆ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks.
English - 8 Using a Displa y Dec k (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP43W6 Inser ting the Bat teries in the Remote Control You must insert .
English - 9 n Infrared Remote Contr ol ➢ The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX CONTROL THE CURSOR IN THE ON-SCR.
English - 10 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 ANT IN on the rear of the television.
English - 11 o 5 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.
T T th English - 12 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. 2 Press the “ I ” button (On/Off) on the front or side of the television.
English - 13 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.
English - 14 Plug and Pla y F eature TV Auto Store Country : China Search Enter Return Move Enter Skip Belgium Germany Spain France Italy Netherlands Switzerland Sweden United Kingdom Eastern Europe Others Plug & Play Start Plug & Play OK Enter Skip Plug & Play Check antenna input.
English - 15 d d . l c 8 When you have finished, press the MENU () button. Result : The menu is turned to Auto Store in DTV mode automatically. If you want to reset this feature... ➢ Not available in DTV mode. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English - 16 Changing Channels Using the P / buttons. Press the P / button on the remote control ( C/P. on the front of TV). The TV changes channels in sequence. You can select all channels (analog and digital channels) that the TV has memorized. ➢ You can not select channels that were either erased or not memorized.
English - 17 g d s e Choosing Y our L anguage 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.
English - 18 The “Self Focus” feature automatically finds the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colours or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed.
English - 19 d. R l . TV The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus” will automatically begin again after another 30 minutes, as the screen image is then fully stabilised.
English - 20 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 ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select S elf Focus .
English - 21 d. R To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Pr e vie wing the DTV Menu S ystem ➢ Available in DTV mode. Preset to the DTV mode by using the TV/DTV button.
English - 22 Choosing Y our L anguage 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 D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Preference .
English - 23 You can set the translucency of the on-screen menu. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Preference . Result : The options available in the Preference group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button.
English - 24 Updating the Channel List A utomaticall y You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new services or if you move the TV to a new location. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel .
English - 25 Updating the Channel List Manuall y You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
English - 26 Editing Y our F a v ourite Channels You can edit your favourite channels using the colour buttons. Before setting your favourite channels, run Auto Store first. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel .
English - 27 ◆ Move 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER () button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Favourite Channels .
English - 28 Se t ting up the P arental Loc k This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary).
English - 29 n e . The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available.
English - 30 Using the S c heduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programs you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. 1 Press the D.
English - 31 d. Using the S c heduled List (continued) 8 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required frequency ( Once , Daily , or Weekly ). Press the ENTER () button. 9 When you are satisfied with your settings, save the adjusted schedule by pressing the red button.
English - 32 In c You can preset the default guide style. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER () button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Default Guide . Press the ENTER () button.
English - 33 Vi e wing All Channels and F a v ourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER () button.
English - 34 Y W p You can change the colours for categories. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER () button. 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Now & Next Guide or Full Guide .
English - 35 Vi e wing Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result : The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
English - 36 Y p Y Using Y our P referred F eatures You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. ◆ Activating/deactivating the Subtitle ◆ Changing the default value for subtitle and audio languages ◆ Activating/deactivating the Digital Text 1 Press the D.
English - 37 Vi e wing P r oduct Inf ormation You can view your product information. For service or repair please contact a Samsung authorized dealer. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System .
English - 38 T d To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features, software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner.
English - 39 Vi e wing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. ➢ Refer to “Connecting to the Common Interface” on page 76. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System .
English - 40 Y Y si v This helps the user select an item from the CAM-supported menu. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System . Result : The options available in the System group are displayed.
English - 41 You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. ➢ The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result : The DTV menu is displayed.
English - 42 T st st ➢ 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.
English - 43 This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel .
English - 44 ☛ You can store the 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.
English - 45 10 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel . ◆ Press the ENTER () button. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel).
English - 46 C in yo ➢ You can exclude the channels you have 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.
English - 47 TV Channel Auto Store √ √ Manual Store √ √ Add/Delete √ √ Sort √ √ Name √ √ ▼ More Move Enter Return TV Name ▲ More P 1 : ----- P 2 : ----- P 3 : ----- P 4 : -----.
English - 48 If as If c ➢ 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. By keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
English - 49 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.
English - 50 Y v TV Channel ▲ More Child Lock √ √ Fine Tune √ √ LNA : Off √ √ Move Enter Return TV Channel ▲ More Child Lock Fine Tune LNA : Off Move Enter Return This feature is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal, and amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise.
English - 51 You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English - 52 Your television has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality. 1 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture . Result : The options available in the Picture group are displayed.
English - 53 ol 8 Press the MENU () button. Result : The main menu is displayed again. 9 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Colour Tone . Press the ENTER () button. 10 Select the required colour tone ( Warm 1 ~ Warm 10 , Normal , Cool 1 ~ Cool 10 ) by pressing the œ or √ button.
English - 54 S electing the Picture Size (Wide Model : Analog Mode) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () b u t t on. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture .
English - 55 S electing the Picture Size (Wide Model : Analog Mode) (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 C.
English - 56 S electing the Picture Size (Wide Model : DTV Mode) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 1 Press the MENU () b u t t on. Result : The main menu is displayed. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture .
English - 57 S electing the Picture Size (Wide Model : DTV Mode) (continued) 4:3 Signal Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama 14:9 Zoom 4:3 16:9 Signal Auto Wide 16:9 Panorama 14:9 Zoom 4:3 14:9 Panorama 16:9 Auto .
English - 58 If th o TV Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : Auto Wide Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off 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.
English - 59 TV Move Enter Return Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : Auto Wide Scan Mode : Auto Digital NR : Off 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.
English - 60 Y w 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.
English - 61 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.
English - 62 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.
English - 63 ◆ 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.
English - 64 T o a th ➢ ➢ 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 to select Setup . Result : The options available in the Setup group are displayed.
English - 65 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. ➢ ◆ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to Mono .
English - 66 Y w You can set the television 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.
English - 67 Of f 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 to select Setup .
English - 68 U co so You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will switched on/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 page 66).
English - 69 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 main menu is displayed.
English - 70 Y T Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents A Selected page number.
English - 71 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 m.
English - 72 Y b S electing Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display.
English - 73 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 increased by one and the page is then displayed.
English - 74 ☛ 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.
English - 75 Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ EXT 1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
English - 76 Connecting to the A udio Output ➢ The RCA ( AUDIO-L and R ) connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV Audio system Rear of the TV ① COMMON INTERFACE PCMCIA Slot supports the DVB Common Interface (DVB-CI) standard.
English - 77 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.
English - 78 Connecting to the S-V ideo Input ➢ The S-VIDEO (or 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 (or S-VIDEO INPUT ) and RCA ( AUDIO-L and R ) connectors must be used.
English - 79 Connecting to the Component Input ➢ The COMPONENT IN connectors are used for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver output. (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 1080i) DVD Rear of the TV DTV receiver e ➢ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks.
English - 80 Y In a V Sa 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 to select Setup .
English - 81 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 (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).
English - 82 N N N S B d R B If te Pr ogramming the Remote Contr ol f or Other Components VCR Remote Control Codes Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes DVD Remote Control Codes BP68-00491A (J60C_UK) .
English - 83 Tr oubleshooting: Before Contacting S ervice Personnel No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound Remote control malfunctions ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
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