COLOR TELEVISION SP42Q2 SP43W6 SP43T7 SP43T8/54T8 Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT SELF FOCUS Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard 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. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week. Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week. Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. English - 3 Contents FOREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ........ 3 CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION Control Panels (depending on the model) ..................................................... 6 Connection Panels (depending on the model) .............................................. 7 Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) .......................................... 8 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................ 8 Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................ 9 Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ................................... 10 Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder.................................................. 11 Switching Your Television On and Off........................................................... 12 Placing Your Television in Standby Mode ..................................................... 12 Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ................................................. 13 Plug and Play Feature ................................................................................... 14~15 Displaying Information ................................................................................... 15 Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 16 Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)........................................... 17 Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus ............................... 18 Removing the "Self Focus" from the Display ................................................. 19 SETTING THE CHANNELS Storing Channels Automatically..................................................................... 20 Sorting the Stored Channels ......................................................................... 21 Storing Channels Manually............................................................................ 22~23 Skipping Unwanted Channels ....................................................................... 24 Locking the Channel...................................................................................... 25 Fine Tuning Channel Reception .................................................................... 26 USING YOUR TELEVISION Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature .............................................. 27 Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... 27 Customizing the Picture Settings................................................................... 28 Selecting the Picture Size (4:3 Model) .......................................................... 29 Selecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) ....................................................... 30~31 Selecting the Scan Mode............................................................................... 32 Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature ................................ 33 Setting the Blue Screen Mode....................................................................... 34 Freezing the Current Picture ......................................................................... 34 Changing the Sound Standard ...................................................................... 35 Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................ 36 English - 4 Contents (continued) USING YOUR TELEVISION (continued) Extra Sound Settings..................................................................................... - Auto volume - Dolby Virtual Setting the Melody Sound ............................................................................. Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) .................................. Setting and Displaying the Current Time....................................................... Setting the Sleep Timer ................................................................................. Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ....................................... Viewing an External Signal Source ............................................................... 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE Teletext Feature ............................................................................................ Displaying the Teletext Information ............................................................... Selecting Display Options.............................................................................. Selecting a Teletext Page.............................................................................. Storing Teletext Pages (depending on the model) ........................................ 44 45 46 47 48 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS Connecting to the External Devices .............................................................. Connecting to the Audio Output .................................................................... Connecting to the S-Video Input.................................................................... Connecting to the Component Input.............................................................. 49 50 51 52 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE Programming the Remote Control for Other Components ............................ 53~54 - VCR Remote Control Codes ...................................................................... 54 - Cable Box (CATV) Remote Control Codes ................................................ 54 - DVD Remote Control Codes ...................................................................... 54 Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel................................ 55 Symbols Press Important Note English - 5 Control Panels (depending on the model) SP43T7 The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. SP43T8 SP54T8 SP43W6 SP42Q2 ( a ) Switch among video input modes ( b ) Display the on-screen menu ( c ) Select the channels ( d ) Adjust the volume ( e ) Switch the TV on and off (f) Standby & Timer indicator ( g ) Remote control sensor ( h ) Access to the selected option on the menu system (i) Place the TV in standby mode You can use the CH buttons to switch on the TV when it is in standby mode depending on the model. The - VOL + and CH buttons have the same function as the //oe/ buttons on the remote control. If the remote control no longer works or your have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV. English - 6 Connection Panels (depending on the model) The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV ( a ) Video Input ( b ) Audio Input ( c ) S-Video Input Rear of the TV d c e a b ( a ) ANT IN VHF/UHF (75) ( b ) AV INPUT (VIDEO/L-AUDIO-R)-1, 2 ( c ) AV OUTPUT (VIDEO / L-AUDIO-R) ( d ) COMPONENT VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT-1, 2 ( e ) AV INPUT OR OUTPUT For further details about connection, refer to pages 49~52. Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your television, ensure that all elements are switched off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions. English - 7 Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP43W6 SP54T8 1 2 Hold the center of the door and lift it up in the direction of arrow. After placing a component you have in the display deck, hold the center of the door and pull it down. SP54T8 You should display only the component that is within 126mm high. When displaying a component in the display deck, please space it out 30mm from the front, 20mm from either end. Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the television Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly 1 2 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. Insert two R03, UM4, "AAA" 1.5V or equivalent batteries taking care to respect the polarities: + on the battery against + on the remote control - on the battery against - on the remote control Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control and pressing it back into place. 3 English - 8 Infrared Remote Control TELEVISION STANDBY PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, STB, VCR, CABLE, DVD PLAYER DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION ONE OR TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ TELETEXT STORE VOLUME INCREASE SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE LAST TWO CHANNELS DISPLAYED NEXT CHANNEL/ TELETEXT NEXT PAGE EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TELETEXT MODE (LIST/FLOF) SELECTION PREVIOUS CHANNEL/ TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY/ TELETEXT REVEAL EXIT FROM ANY DISPLAY TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF VOLUME DECREASE TELETEXT DISPLAY/ MIX BOTH TELETEXT INFORMATION AND THE NORMAL BROADCAST MENU DISPLAY/ TELETEXT INDEX CONTROL THE CURSOR IN THE ON-SCREEN MENU SOUND EFFECT SELECTIOND CONFIRM YOUR CHOICE (STORE OR ENTER) PICTURE EFFECT SELECTION SOUND MODE SELECTION SURROUND ON/OFF DIRECTLY SELF FOCUS PICTURE FREEZE TELETEXT SUB-PAGE REMOTE CONTROL SETUP TELETEXT CANCEL IF YOUR REMOTE CONTROL IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, TAKE OUT THE BATTERIES AND PRESS THE RESET BUTTON FOR ABOUT 2~3 SECONDS. RE-INSERT THE BATTERIES AND TRY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL AGAIN. FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF VCR/DVD FUNCTIONS; - REWIND ( ) - STOP ( ) - PLAY/PAUSE ( ) - FAST FORWARD ( ) TELETEXT PAGE HOLD The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light. English - 9 Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network 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 Rear of the TV 1 2 or In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75 coaxial socket on the rear of the television. If you are using an indoor aerial, you may need to turn it when tuning your television until you obtain a picture that is both sharp and clear. For further details, refer to: "Storing Channels Automatically" on page 20. "Storing Channels Manually" on page 22. Cable Television Network English - 10 Connecting a Satellite Receiver 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 orde ...