Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents English - 2 Your New Wide TV ...................................................................................6 Viewing Position ......................................................................................................6List of Features ..................................
Page 4 - SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG BP68-00588F-00Eng(002~015) 5/17/06 9:42 AM Page 4
Page 5 - Your New Wide TV
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Page 6 - Viewing Position
Viewing Position To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the guidelines below for viewing distance. If viewing for an extended period of time, sit as far back from the screen as possible. Your New Wide TV English - 6 When installing the product, make sure to keepit away from the wall (more t...
Page 8 - Front/Right Side Buttons
Your New Wide TV English - 8 Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components.Press to see the on-screen menu. Press to raise or lower the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu. Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu....
Page 9 - Side Panel Jacks
English - 9 Side Panel Jacks Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder orvideo game, for example). The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.(S-Video 3 jack and Audio L...
Page 10 - Front Panel LED Indicators; Indicator Light Key
Your New Wide TV English - 10 Front Panel LED Indicators The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Indicator Light Key TIMER Standby mode. A timer pilot lights when Timer Auto On or Off is selected. Normal operati...
Page 11 - Rear Panel Jacks
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 andtwo sets of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more inform...
Page 12 - Remote Control
Your New Wide TV English - 12 Remote Control You can use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the leftand right sides of the TV’s remote control receiver. You can also use your remote control to operate yourVCR, Cable box, DVD player and Set-top box. See p...
Page 13 - Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
English - 13 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 ...
Page 15 - Connections
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Page 16 - Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
Connections English - 16 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 75-ohm Round Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads. 1 Plug the antenna lead intothe ANT IN on the rear panel of your TV...
Page 17 - Connecting Cable TV; Cable without a Cable Box
English - 17 Connecting Cable TV You 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. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable intothe ANT IN on the rear panel of your TV. Cable with a Ca...
Page 18 - Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels
Connections English - 18 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxialcables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store). 1 Find and disconnect thecable ...
Page 19 - Connecting a VCR; Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack; Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack 1 Connect a video cablebetween the VIDEO IN (1 or 2) (or S-VIDEO IN) jackon the TV and the VIDEO (orS-VIDEO) output jack on theVCR. 2 Connect a set of audiocables between the AUDIOIN (1 or 2) jacks on the TVand the AUDIO output jac...
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 jackson the camcorder. They areusually found on the side orback of the camcorder. 2 Connect a set of audio cable...
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 audiocables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2)AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the DVD player. 2 To enable Component videoviewin...
Page 22 - Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box; Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to Y, P B , P R 1 Connect a set of audiocables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box. 2 Connect a set of videocables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) VIDEO (Y, P B , P R ) IN jacks on the TV and...
Page 23 - Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface); Connecting to an Analog Amplifier
English - 23 Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 1 Connect a set of audiocables between the DVIAUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on theTV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the Set-Top Box. 2 Connect an HDMI/DVI cablebetween the HDMI/DVI INjack on the TV and the DVIOUT jack on the Set-Top Box. NOTES • Make sure...
Page 25 - Operation
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Page 26 - Turning the TV On and Off
Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control.You can also use the (Power) button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently:Setting the language, checking the antenna input,...
Page 28 - To reset this feature
To reset this feature 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select“Plug & Play”. 3 For further details on setting up options,refer to the previous page. NOTE • Plug and Play can only be accessed in the TV mode...
Page 29 - Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays; Viewing the Menus; Viewing the Display
English - 29 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Once the on-screen menu appears, usethe … / † / œ / √ /ENTER buttons on your remote contr...
Page 30 - Selecting a Menu Language
English - 30 Operation Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press theENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Language”, thenpress the ENTER button.Press the … or † button to select “English”, “Español” or “Português”, then pres...
Page 31 - Memorizing the Channels; Selecting the Video Signal Source
English - 31 Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” and cable channels.After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the chan...
Page 32 - Storing Channels in Memory
Operation English - 32 Storing Channels in Memory 1 First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD,HRC and IRC). See steps on previous page.Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTERbutton. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Auto Program”, then pres...
Page 33 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons
English - 33 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons When you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.)You will not see channels that were either erased or not mem...
Page 34 - Customizing Your Remote Control; Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR
Operation English - 34 Customizing Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR,Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you toswitch between these modes, and control whicheve...
Page 35 - Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box
English - 35 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. 2 Press the CABLE button on your TV’s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter threedigits of the cable box code listed on page ...
Page 36 - Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD
Operation English - 36 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1 Turn off your DVD. 2 Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter threedigits of the DVD code listed on page 40 of this...
Page 37 - Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top Box
English - 37 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top Box 1 Turn off your STB. 2 Press the STB button on your TV’s remote control. 3 Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter threedigits of the STB code listed on page 39 of this m...
Page 38 - Remote Control Codes
Operation English - 38 Remote Control Codes continued... VCR Brand SAMSUNG ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI AUDIO DYNAMICS BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CITIZEN COLORTYME CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DB DIMENSIA DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GO VIDEO LG(Goldstar) HARMAN KARDON H...
Page 41 - Setting the Clock
English - 41 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 the INFO button.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Pre...
Page 42 - Setting the On/Off Timer
English - 42 Operation Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press theENTER button.Press the … or † button to select “On Timer”, thenpress the ENTER button.Press the … ...
Page 43 - Setting the Sleep Timer; Alternate method
English - 43 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from Off to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press theENTER button. ...
Page 44 - Viewing an External Signal Source; Setting the Signal Source
English - 44 Operation Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment,such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box or the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button toselect “Input”...
Page 45 - Assigning Names to External Input Mode
English - 45 Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. 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 † button to select...
Page 47 - Channel Control
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Page 48 - Adding channels; Adding / Locking Channels
English - 48 Adding channels 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Channel Manager”,then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button toselect “Channel Manager”. Move to the ( ) field by pressing the...
Page 49 - Locking channels
English - 49 Locking channels 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Channel Manager”,then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Child Lock”,then press the ENTER button. Press the …...
Page 50 - Labeling the Channels
English - 50 Channel Control Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”,“PBS2”, CNN02”, 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 ...
Page 51 - Fine Tuning Analog Channels
English - 51 Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Fine Tune”, then pressthe ENTER button. 3 Pre...
Page 53 - Picture Control
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Page 54 - Changing the Picture Standard
Picture Control English - 54 Picture Control You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Changing the Picture Standard 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER buttonagain to select ...
Page 55 - Customizing the Picture Settings
English - 55 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press theENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button toselect “Mode”. 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired picture mode(Dynamic, Standard, Movie, orCustom), then press the ENTERbutto...
Page 56 - Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults
Picture Control English - 56 5 Press the ENTER button to return to“Mode”.Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTERbutton. 6 Press the … or † button to select a particular option (Cool2, Cool1, Normal,Warm1, or Warm2), then press theENTER button. 7 To return the factory def...
Page 57 - Changing the Picture Size
English - 57 Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. 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 58 - Digital Noise Reduction
Picture Control English - 58 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, th...
Page 59 - Viewing the DNIe Demonstration
English - 59 Viewing the DNIe Demonstration This TV includes the DNIe function so as to provide a high visual quality.If you set DNIe Demo to On, you can view an applied DNIe and a normal picture on the screen,for demonstration purposes. Using this function, you can view the difference in the visual...
Page 60 - Setting the My Color Control Mode; Using the Easy Control Menu
Picture Control English - 60 Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows you to adjust colors according to your preference, by adjusting skin, sky,and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, and “Custom”)without affecting other colors on the scre...
Page 62 - Setting the Film Mode
Picture Control English - 62 Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “F...
Page 64 - Selecting an External Signal
Picture Control English - 64 Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 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 ...
Page 66 - Changing the Size of the Sub (PIP) Picture
Picture Control English - 66 Changing the Size of the Sub (PIP) 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 † button to select “Size”, then press theENT...
Page 67 - Changing the Location of the Sub (PIP) Picture
English - 67 Changing the Location of the Sub (PIP) 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 † button to select “Position”, then pressthe ENTER butto...
Page 68 - Changing the Channel of the Sub (PIP) Picture
Picture Control English - 68 Changing the Channel of the Sub (PIP) Picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of the sub picture, it is easy to change channels. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button 2 Press the … or † button t...
Page 69 - Freezing the Picture
English - 69 Freezing the Picture Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound willstill be heard.) To cancel this function, press the STILL button again on the remotecontrol. NOTE • In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the same time. BP68-00588F-01Eng(054~07...
Page 70 - Setting the Blue Screen Mode
Picture Control English - 70 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”. 1 Press the MENU butto...
Page 71 - Sound Control
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Page 72 - Adjusting the Volume
Sound Control English - 72 Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarilycut off the sound.Press...
Page 73 - Using Automatic Sound Settings
English - 73 3 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to be changed.Press the … or † button to increase or decrease the selected frequency. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTES • If you make any changes to the equalizer settings, the sound mode is automatically switched to the custom mo...
Page 74 - Auto Volume
Sound Control English - 74 Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volumeevery time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desiredchannel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal i...
Page 76 - Selecting the Internal Mute
Sound Control English - 76 Selecting the Internal Mute When using a device such as a Home Theater or an Amplifier with external speakers, you can setInternal Mute to On to cut off sound from the TV’s internal speakers. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then pressthe ...
Page 77 - Setting the SRS TSXT
English - 77 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, including internal television speak...
Page 78 - Sound Reset
English - 78 Sound Control Sound Reset If Game Mode is On (Refer to page 80), the Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Resetfunction after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer to the factory defaults. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then pressthe ...
Page 79 - Special Features
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Page 80 - Using Game Mode; If Game Mode is On
Special Features English - 80 Using Game Mode When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation TM or Xbox TM , you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game mode to on. 1 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button. 2 Pres...
Page 83 - Setting the On/Off Melody
English - 83 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 pressthe ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Melody”, then pressthe ENTER button.Press the … or † butto...
Page 84 - Activating Panel Button Lock
Special Features English - 84 Activating Panel Button Lock This feature allows you to lock the TV panel buttons so that it cannot be operated via the TV panel.It can, however, still be operated via the remote control. Only remote control can release the panellock setting, so keep the remote control ...
Page 85 - PC Display
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Page 86 - How to Connect Your PC to the TV
PC Display English - 86 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 be different, depending on the model. Connecting a PC (15p D-SUB) to the TV 1 Connect a PC cable between the ...
Page 87 - Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP)
English - 87 Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on yourPC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particularvideo card. But even if your actual sc...
Page 88 - Display Modes
PC Display English - 88 NOTES • The PC text quality is optimum in XGA mode (1024 x 768@60Hz).• 1280 x 720 mode is 16:9 mode.• When this television is used as a PC display, 24-bit colour is supported (over 16 million colours).• Your PC display screen might appear different depending on the manufactur...
Page 89 - Adjusting the Picture Quality
English - 89 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 tune again.After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so t...
Page 90 - Changing the Picture Position
PC Display English - 90 Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button. 3 Press the … o...
Page 91 - Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically
1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “PC”, then press theENTER button. 4 Press the … or † button to select “Auto Adjustment”,then press the ENTER button.The picture...
Page 93 - Initializing the Picture Settings
English - 93 Initializing the Picture Settings You can replace all picture settings with the factory default values. 1 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. 2 Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “PC”, then...
Page 95 - Appendix
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Page 96 - Replacing the Lamp
Appendix English - 96 Replacing the Lamp • Why do I need to replace the lamp? The lamp used in a DLP TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen quality it needs to be replaced periodically. After replacing the lamp, the screen quality will be bright and clear as new. • When do I need to replace ...
Page 98 - Troubleshooting; Possible Solution
Appendix English - 98 Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of thesetroubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Possible Solution Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.Check all w...
Page 99 - Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV; Placement; Using Your TV in Another Country
English - 99 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Please follow these guidelines to get 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 motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacu...
