Page 2 - Safety Instructions; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT; This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning; CAUTION
Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with...
Page 3 - Thank You for Choosing Samsung; • Follow all operating instructions.
S AFETY 1 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in television technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities,making this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide...
Page 4 - • Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable
• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cord placementat plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV receiver from t...
Page 5 - combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
S AFETY 3 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not i...
Page 6 - O N T E N T S
1 C ONTENTS C O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . 1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Buttons . ...
Page 8 - List of Features; C h a p t e r O n e; O U R; T V
1 .1 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit thatincludes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustab...
Page 9 - Familiarizing Yourself with The TV; STAND BY
C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV 1 .2 F ront Panel Jacks You can use the front panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa-sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment,see pages 2.1 Р2.7.) ΠEARPHONE jack Connect a set of external ear-phones ...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Jacks; VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks
1 .3 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV Y O U R N E W T V Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 Р2.7. ΠVIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a...
Page 14 - Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads; C h a p t e r Tw o; N S TA L L AT I O N
2 .1 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 2.2. If you have two anten...
Page 15 - Connecting Cable TV; To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.; Cable without a Cable Box
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .2 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cableinto the VHF/UHF antennaterminal on back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to viewunscrambled...
Page 18 - Connecting a VCR; if you have not yet; Connect the cable or
2 .5 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION I N S TA L L AT I O N 3 Connect a coaxialcable to the VCR’sANTENNA OUT termi-nal. 4 Connect the other endof the cable to the TV’santenna terminal. 5 Connect an audio cableto the VCR’s AUDIOOUT terminal. Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have alrea...
Page 20 - Connecting a Camcorder
2 .7 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION I N S TA L L AT I O N 2 Connect an audio cableto the camcorder’sAUDIO OUT terminal. 3 Connect the other endof the cable to the TV’sAUDIO IN terminal. 1 Locate the camcorder’sA/V output jacks on thecamcorder. Connecting a Camcorder You can connect a camcorder to you...
Page 21 - Remove the batteries and store; Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .8 3 Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’tbe using the remote control for along time. The remote control can be used upto about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, theBatteries last for about one year.) 2...
Page 22 - C h a p t e r T h r e e; P E R AT I O N; Turning the TV On and Off; Viewing the Menus; MENU
O P E R AT I O N 3 .1 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION C h a p t e r T h r e e O P E R AT I O N 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. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus Viewing the Display ...
Page 23 - Selecting a Menu Language
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .2 Selecting a Menu Language 3 Press MENU twice to exit. 2 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language:English, Spanish, orFrench. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”,then press the VOL + but- ton.
Page 24 - Memorizing the Channels; and; Selecting the Video Signal-sourc e
O P E R AT I O N 3 .3 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Memorizing the Channels Your 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 through the channels. This eli...
Page 25 - Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method); The TV automatically cycles; button at any time
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .4 3 Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of theavailable channels. Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channelsand stores them in memory. Thistakes about one to ...
Page 26 - Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
O P E R AT I O N 3 .5 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select "Channel",then press the VOL+ but- ton. 2 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select“Add/Erase”.Press the VOL+ button. 3 Press the VOL...
Page 27 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons; or; , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the; Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.; To select a channel over 100, press the; Adjusting the Volume; Using Mute
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .6 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to change channels. When you press CH ▲ or CH ▼ , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorize...
Page 28 - Setting the Clock; When selecting the hours, be sure; The time will appear every time
O P E R AT I O N 3 .7 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screenmenu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select"Function".Press the VOL + button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select the “Time” menu. Press the VOL + button: The Time menu...
Page 29 - Customizing the Picture; After adjusting an item, the gauge
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .8 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, andsharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic...
Page 30 - Using Automatic Picture Settings; Standard
O P E R AT I O N 3 .9 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Standard”, “Natural”, and “Mild”) that arepreset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Natural or Mild by making aselection from the menu. Or, you can sel...
Page 31 - Auto Volume
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .10 2 Press the VOL - button to select “On/Off”.(Repeatedly pressing the VOL - or VOL + button will alternate between On and Off.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button to select the “Sound” menu,then press the VOL - but...
Page 32 - Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape; Quick way to view the external
O P E R AT I O N 3 .11 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select“Channel”, then press the VOL+ button....
Page 33 - C h a p t e r F o u r; P E C I A L; Customizing Your Remote Control; Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR; The remote control has three; If your VCR does not turn on,; When your remote control is in
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .1 C h a p t e r F o u r S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling theTV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR and a cable box (even if your VCR andcab...
Page 35 - If your cable box does not turn; When your remote control is
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .3 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Cable Box C o d e s 4 Enter both digits of the cable box code listed below for yourbrand of cable box . Make sure you enter both digits of the code, even if the first digit is a“0.” (If more than one code listed,try the first one....
Page 36 - Fine Tuning Channels; Press the MENU button to
4 .4 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu.Press the CH ▼ button twice to select the“Channel” menu, thenpress the VOL+ button....
Page 37 - Changing the Screen Size
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .5 Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu. 2 Press the CH ▼ button twice to select "Size." 3 Press the VOL + or VOL - button repeatedly toselect “Normal” or“Zoom”. Press t...
Page 38 - Using the Surf Feature
4 .6 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certainamount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercialsstart. You can set the Surf to “5 minutes”, t...
Page 39 - Setting the On/Off Timer; Before using the timer, you must
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .7 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select"Function" menu, thenpress the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select "Time", then pressthe V...
Page 40 - Setting the Sleep Timer
4 .8 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 5 Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ (or CH ▼ ) button to turn the on-timer “On.” (Repeatedlypressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button will alter- nate between on and off.) 6 When finished, press the VOL + button. To...
Page 41 - caption mode; Viewing Closed Captions; and on the tape’s packaging:
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .9 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur duringclosed caption transmissions, especial-ly those of live events. There may be a small delay before captions appearwhen you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the...
Page 42 - POWER OFF
4 .10 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the V- C h i p The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate forchildren. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chiprestrictions can be set up or chan...
Page 43 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .11 How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previoussection.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guide-lines or the MPAA rating. H...
Page 44 - Note: These categories consist of
4 .12 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 2 Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the“V-chip” menu. Press the VOL+ button. The “Enter pin” screenwill appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. 3 The “V-chip” screen willappear. Press the CH ▼ button, and highlight thefield for “TV guidelines.” 4 Pr...
Page 47 - Identifying Problems; C h a p t e r F i v e; R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Problem; Poor picture
C HAPTER F IVE : T ROUBLESHOOTING 5 .1 If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest Samsung authorizedservice center. Identifying Problems C h a p t e r F i v e T R O U B L E S H O O T I ...
Page 48 - Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV; Placement; Using Your TV in Another Country; P P E N D I X
A .1 A PPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow theseguidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.• Do not place the TV near ap...
