Page 2 - Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Your New Wide TV ............................................................................................6 Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................................6List of Features ...........................................................
Page 4 - SAMSUNG
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Page 5 - Your New Wide TV
Your New Wide TV BP68-00493A-00Eng(02~13) 4/21/05 11:18 AM Page 5
Page 6 - Replacing the Lamp; • Why do I need to replace the lamp?; • Caution
Your New Wide TV English - 6 Replacing the Lamp • Why do I need to replace the lamp? The lamp used in a projection TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen quality it needs to bereplaced periodically. After replacing the lamp, the screen quality will be bright and clear as new. • When do I nee...
Page 7 - NOTES
• For replacement, you will need a 5.91 Inches-long Phillips screwdriver and a pair of gloves. NOTES • Be sure the replacement Lamp is the same type.• After replacing the lamp, align the lamp cover with the groove and secure the screw. • The TV will not turn on if the lamp cover is not correctly clo...
Page 10 - Front Panel LED Indicators; TIMER; LAMP
Your New Wide TV English - 10 Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off • It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately. • The TV has a fan to keep...
Page 11 - Rear Panel Jacks
English - 11 Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different componentssuch as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks andthree set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. F...
Page 13 - Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performancedegradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace bothbatteries and do not mix old and new batteries in ...
Page 15 - Connections
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Page 16 - C o n n e c t i o n s; Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads; Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
English - 16 C o n n e c t i o n s 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 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads. 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the...
Page 17 - Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
English - 17 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine thetwo antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optionalcombiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both ...
Page 18 - Connecting Cable TV and VCR; Cable without a Cable Box; Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
C o n n e c t i o n s English - 18 Connecting Cable TV and VCR You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, andcable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use ...
Page 19 - Connecting a Cable Converter Box; Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCR
English - 19 Connecting a Cable Converter Box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TVselected to “ANT 1 IN” so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels,select “ANT 2 IN” and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vac...
Page 20 - Connecting a Camcorder
Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They areusually found on the side orback of the camcorder. 2 Connect a set of audio cabl...
Page 21 - Connecting a DVD Player; Connecting to audio and video jacks
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 theCOMPONENT (1 or 2)AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on theTV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the DVD player. 2 To enable Component video viewin...
Page 22 - Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box; Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to Y, P B , P R 1 Connect a set of audio cables between theCOMPONENT (1 or 2)AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on theTV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the Set-Top Box. 2 Connect a set of video cables between theCOMPONENT (1 or 2)VIDEO (Y, P B , P R ) IN jacks on the TV and VID...
Page 23 - Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface); NOTE
English - 23 Connecting to R, G, B 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the PCAUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on theTV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the Set-Top Box. 2 Connect a video cable between the PC IN jack onthe TV and the R.G.B OUTjack on the Set-Top Box. Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia ...
Page 25 - Operation
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Page 26 - Viewing the Menus; Viewing the Display; O p e r a t i o n; Turning the TV On and Off
Viewing the Menus 1 Press the MENU button.The main menu is displayed.There are five menu groups:“Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”,“Channel” and “Setup”. 2 Press the … or † button to select to an item you want inthe menu. Press the œ , √ or ENTER button to display, change, oruse the selected items.Use the ...
Page 27 - Selecting the Menu Language; Selecting the Antenna Input
English - 27 Selecting the Menu Language Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button toselect “Language”.Press the … or † button to select the appropriat...
Page 28 - Memorizing the Channels; Selecting the Video Signal Source
O p e r a t i o n English - 28 Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) andcable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change c...
Page 29 - Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method); Adding and Erasing Channels; Alternate method
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (“Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”) asdescribed on the previous page. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Auto Program”,...
Page 30 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons
Changing Channels You can change channels on your TV by using the CH and CH buttons, or by direct selection using the number buttons. You can use the number buttons to tune to any channel (evenone that has been erased or has not been memorized). English - 30 O p e r a t i o n Using the Channel Butto...
Page 31 - Selecting Your Favorite Channels; To Store Your Favorite Channels:; To View Your Favorite Channels:
Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CHbutton on the remote control. English - 31 To Store Your Favorite Channels: 1 Pres...
Page 32 - Scanning the Channels
Scanning the Channels The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized. O p e r a t i o n English - 32 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Scan”, then press theENTER button.The TV scans al...
Page 33 - Labeling the Channels
English - 33 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”,“PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or ablank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to t...
Page 34 - Picture Control; Customizing the Picture; Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults
Picture Control You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”and “Tint” according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automaticsettings. See next page.) O p e r a t i o n English - 34 Customizing the Picture 1 Press the MENU b...
Page 35 - Using Automatic Picture Settings
Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Cinema”)that are preset at the factory. You can activate either “Dynamic”, “Standard” or“Cinema” by pressing the P.MODE button (or by making a selection from themenu). Or, you can select “Custom” whic...
Page 36 - Sound Control; Adjusting the Volume
Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. English - 36 O p e r a t i o n Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL+ or VOL– buttons to increase or decrease thevolume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarilycut off the sound.P...
Page 37 - Using Automatic Sound Settings
3 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed.Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the EXIT button to exit. Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that arep...
Page 38 - Setting the Clock; Absent Power Off
Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you cancheck the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) O p e r a t i o n English - 38 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTE...
Page 39 - Setting the Timers; Setting the On/Off Timer
Setting the Timers This TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that youchoose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s clock, as describedpreviously. Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER butt...
Page 40 - Setting the Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). English - 40 O p e r a t i o n 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press th...
Page 41 - Viewing an External Signal Source; Setting the Signal Source
English - 41 Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such asVCR, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button.Press the ENTER button toselect “Input”. 2 Press th...
Page 42 - Assigning Names to External Input Mode
Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. O p e r a t i o n English - 42 1 Press the MENU button.Press the ENTER button toselect “Input”. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Edit Name”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or †...
Page 43 - Freezing the Current Picture; Remote Control VCR/DVD Buttons
English - 43 Freezing the Current Picture You can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by pressing the STILLbutton. To return to normal viewing, press it again. NOTE • In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the same time. Remote Control VCR/DVD Buttons Sl...
Page 45 - Special Features
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Page 46 - S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s; Customizing Your Remote Control; Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s English - 46 Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, theuniversal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD, and Set-Top Box (even if yourVCR, Cable box and DVD are made by ma...
Page 47 - Remote Control Codes; VCR Codes
English - 47 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes DVD Codes Cable Box Codes BP68-00493A-00Eng(46~67) 4/21/05 11:23 AM Page 47
Page 48 - Fine Tuning Channels
Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuningchannels. English - 48 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Using the number buttons on the remote control, select thechannel you want to fine tune. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † ...
Page 50 - Selecting the Color Tone
English - 50 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s Selecting the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”,“Nor...
Page 51 - Changing the Picture Size
Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. English - 51 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press theENTER button. 2 Press th...
Page 52 - Digital Noise Reduction
Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reductionfeature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. English - 52 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select ...
Page 54 - Setting the My Color Control Mode; Using the Easy Control Menu
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows users to adjust colors to according to their preferences, by adjustingskin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”,“Custom”) without affecting other colors on the ...
Page 55 - Custom Settings; Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory Defaults
English - 55 Custom Settings 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe 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”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the...
Page 56 - Setting the Film Mode
Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture foroptimum quality. English - 56 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button...
Page 57 - Activating the PIP
Viewing Picture-In-Picture One of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PIPsystem allows you to watch two different pictures at once, even if you don’t have a VCRconnected to your TV. English - 57 Activating the PIP 1 Press the MENU button.Press the ...
Page 58 - Selecting an External Source
Selecting an External Source You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. English - 58 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press theE...
Page 59 - Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture
Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture English - 59 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press theENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Swap”, then pressthe ENTER button.The su...
Page 60 - Changing the Size of the Sub Picture
Changing the Size of the Sub Picture English - 60 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press theENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then pre...
Page 61 - Changing the Location of the Sub Picture
Changing the Location of the Sub Picture English - 61 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press theENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Position”, then pressthe ENTER button. Pr...
Page 62 - Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture
Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of sub picture, it is easy to change channels. English - 62 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † but...
Page 63 - Selecting the Sound Source
English - 63 Selecting the Sound Source You can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub picture. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press theENTER button. 3 Press the … or † butt...
Page 64 - Setting the SRS TSXT
English - 64 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s Setting the SRS TSXT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannelcontent over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experiencethrough any two-speaker playback system, inclu...
Page 67 - Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers
English - 67 Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers When using external device such as Home Theater Systems, external speaker, or external AudioAmplifier set “Internal Mute” to “On” to produce sound which is consistent with what the pictureshows. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to s...
Page 68 - How to Change Your Password
English - 68 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s Using the V-Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that isdefined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can changeit later, if necessary). NOTE • The V-Chip doesn’...
Page 69 - How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls
English - 69 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button.Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the number buttons toenter your current 4-digit pinnumber.(The default ...
Page 70 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”
English - 70 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines”or “MPAA Rating”. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press th...
Page 72 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating”
English - 72 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating” The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and itsmain application is for movies.When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that...
Page 73 - Important Notes About Parental Locks; FV; PG; NR
English - 73 Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program maycontain mature themes, profane language,graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned. This ...
Page 74 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English
English - 74 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the number buttons toenter y...
Page 76 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French
English - 76 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the number buttons toenter your current 4-digit pinnumber.(The default pin number ...
Page 78 - Viewing Closed Caption Information
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s English - 78 Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with sometelevision shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations intoother languages. All VCRs re...
Page 80 - Setting the Blue Screen Mode
Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces thenoisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “BlueScreen” mode to “Off”. S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s English - 80 1 Press ...
Page 81 - Setting The On/Off Melody
English - 81 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 “Setup”, then press theENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Melody”, then pressthe ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † bu...
Page 82 - Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature
Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture according to the user'sparticular color weakness. English - 82 S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER bu...
Page 83 - PC Display
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Page 84 - P C D i s p l a y; How to Connect Your PC to the TV
P C D i s p l a y English - 84 Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to Connect Your PC to the TV This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The actual configuration on your TV may bedifferent, depending on the model. NOTE • The “SERVICE” jack is for repairs and software upgrades. 1...
Page 85 - Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Widows 98)
English - 85 Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Widows 98) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on yourPC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and yourparticular video card. However, even if your actual sc...
Page 86 - Display Modes
P C D i s p l a y English - 86 NOTES • 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-standard video for...
Page 87 - Adjusting the Picture Quality
Adjusting the Picture Quality The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is notremoved by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tuneagain. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is ali...
Page 88 - Changing the Picture Position
Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. English - 88 P C D i s p l a y 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. 3 Press ...
Page 89 - Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically
English - 89 Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically This feature allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarseand position are adjusted automatically. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button t...
Page 90 - Initializing the Picture Settings
Initializing the Picture Settings You can replace all picture settings with the factory default values. English - 90 P C D i s p l a y 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to...
Page 91 - Picture Size
English - 91 Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode) You 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 pressthe ENTER button.Press the … or † button to s...
Page 93 - Appendix
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Page 94 - Troubleshooting; A p p e n d i x; Possible Solution; Problem
Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none ofthese troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. English - 94 A p p e n d i x Possible Solution Try another channel.Adjust the antenna.Check all wire connectio...
Page 95 - Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV; Placement; Liquids; Using Your TV in Another Country
Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines toget the maximum performance 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...