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- Page 1 DLPTV I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L HL-P4674W This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas ...17 Connecting Cable TV and VCR...18 Cable without a Cable Box ...18 Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ...18 Connecting a Cable Converter Box...19 Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCR ...19 Connecting a Camcorder...20... - Page 3 PC Display...84 Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display ...84 How to Connect Your PC to the TV...84 Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Widows 98) ...85 Display Modes...86 Adjusting the Picture Quality ...87 Changing the Picture Position ...88 Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically ...89...
- Page 5 Your New Wide TV...
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Page 6: Your New Wide Tv
1. The lamp must be the same code number and type. 2. The lamp type is indicated on the right side of the TV. It is also indicated on the lamp case. 3. After checking the code number for the lamp, give the code number to the store where you purchased the TV or to a Samsung Service center. - Page 7 • Be sure the replacement Lamp is the same type. • After replacing the lamp, align the lamp cover with the groove and secure the screws. • The TV will not turn on if the lamp cover is not correctly closed (as this will activate the protective circuit).
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Page 8: List Of Features
• My Color Control Mode for corresponding with your color style • Color weakness Mode Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Remote Control... -
Page 9: Side Panel Buttons
To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Side Panel Jacks Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or video game, for example). ΠSOURCE Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. -
Page 10: Front Panel Led Indicators
Lamp may be defective. Please contact a certified technician. • 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 the inside lamp from overheating. You’ll occasionally hear it working. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different components such as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and three set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, please see “Connections”. -
Page 12: Remote Control
Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your Set-Top Box, VCR, Cable box or DVD player. -
Page 13: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place. - Page 15 Connections...
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Page 16: Connections
Connections 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: Place the wires from the twin... -
Page 17: Separate Vhf And Uhf Antennas
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 18: Connecting Cable Tv And Vcr
Connections Connecting Cable TV and VCR 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 If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 1 IN”... -
Page 19: Connecting A Cable Converter Box
“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 vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels. You will need two coaxial cables. -
Page 20: Connecting A Camcorder
Connections 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. Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. -
Page 21: Connecting A Dvd Player
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 Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. -
Page 22: Connecting A Dtv Set-Top Box
Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box. Connect a set of video cables between the... -
Page 23: Connecting To R,G,B
PC IN jack on the TV and the R.G.B OUT jack on the Set-Top Box. Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connect a HDMI cable between the HDMI IN jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the Set-Top Box. - Page 25 Operation...
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Page 26: Operation
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. 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, use the …/†/œ/√/ENTER on your remote control to select menu items and make adjustments. -
Page 27: Selecting The Menu Language
Selecting the Menu Language Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French. Selecting the Antenna Input You can connect to two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (1 or 2). Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 28: Memorizing The Channels
Operation 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 scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. -
Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels
(or number buttons) to switch to the appropriate channel, then repeat above. Press the EXIT button to exit. Alternate method Simply press the ADD/DEL button on the remote control to add or delete channels. Channel √ Antenna : Ant.1 Input √... -
Page 30: Changing Channels
Changing Channels You can change channels on your TV by using the CH selection using the number buttons. You can use the number buttons to tune to any channel (even one that has been erased or has not been memorized). -
Page 31: Selecting 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.CH button on the remote control. -
Page 32: Scanning The Channels
ENTER button. The TV scans all of the channels memorized. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • When the “ANT 2 IN” mode is selected, the channel scan function works on the main picture only. Channel √ Antenna : Ant.1 Input √... -
Page 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 a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. -
Page 34: Picture Control
Operation 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 automatic settings. See next page.) NOTE • “Tint” doesn’t operate in PC, DVI, HDMI, 480p-Component or higher modes. - Page 35 Press the P.MODE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the standard picture settings. • Choose “Dynamic” for viewing the TV during the day or when there is a bright light in the room. • Choose “Standard” for the standard factory settings.
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Page 36: Sound Control
Operation Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. English - 36 Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL+ or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound. - Page 37 Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these sound settings by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu), or you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.
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Page 38: Setting The Clock
When you set the timer “On”, your television will eventually be turned off, if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer. This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On”... -
Page 39: Setting The Timers
Setting the Timers This TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button. - Page 40 Operation Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). English - 40 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
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Page 41: Viewing An External Signal Source
Viewing an External Signal Source 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). Setting the Signal Source Alternate method Press the SOURCE button on the remote control repeatedly to select an external signal source. -
Page 42: Assigning Names To External Input Mode
Operation Assigning Names to External Input Mode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. English - 42 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Press the … or † button to to select “Edit Name”, then... -
Page 43: Freezing The Current Picture
• In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the Remote Control VCR/DVD Buttons Slide the cover of the remote control up to access buttons that can control the tape functions of a connected VCR or DVD, including Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, and Fast Forward. - Page 45 Special Features...
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Page 46: Special Features
Special Features Customizing Your Remote Control 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 made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). -
Page 47: Remote Control Codes
Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes English - 47... -
Page 48: Fine Tuning Channels
Special Features Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. English - 48 Using the number buttons on the remote control, select the channel you want to fine tune. -
Page 49: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)
When a weak broadcast signal causes unclear noisy picture the “LNA” feature improves the picture quality by setting to “On”. If you experience noise on a certain channel, set the “LNA” to “On” or “Off” for this channel, to obtain the optimum picture. -
Page 50: Selecting The Color Tone
Press the … or † button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “Warm1” or “Warm2”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. NOTE • Not available in the “Cinema” picture mode. Picture √ Mode : Standard Input √... -
Page 51: Changing The Picture Size
• With PIP On, the screen automatically becomes wide in the Antenna, AV (1~3), S-Video (1~3) or Component (480i) mode. With PIP Off, it returns to original screen size. • The picture size can’t be changed when the “PIP” is active in the TV or AV mode. Press the MENU button. -
Page 52: Digital Noise Reduction
Special Features 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. English - 52 Press the MENU button. -
Page 53: Dnie Tm (Digital Natural Image Engine)
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you more detailed image with 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation Algorithm presents brighter, clearer, much detailed image. DNIe Alternate method Press the DNIe button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the settings. -
Page 54: Setting The My Color Control Mode
Special Features Setting the My Color Control Mode My Color Control allows users to adjust colors to according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings (“Blue”, “Green”, “Pink”, “Standard”, “Custom”) without affecting other colors on the screen. - Page 55 Changing the adjustment value will refresh the adjusted screen. Resetting the My Color Control Colors to the Factory Defaults You can return to the factory default settings for My Color Control colors. Press the MENU button to display the “Detail Control”...
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Page 56: Setting The Film Mode
Special Features Setting the Film Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality. English - 56 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 57: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
• This feature doesn’t function when the “V-Chip” or “Caption” is active. • This feature doesn’t operate in the HDMI mode. • If you turn the TV off while watching and turn it on again, then the mode will return to normal video. -
Page 58: Selecting An External Source
Special Features Selecting an External Source You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. NOTES • The sub picture doesn’t support “ANT 2 IN”, “Component1”, “Component2”, “PC”, “DVI” and “HDMI”. • For more information about external signals, see “Viewing an External Signal Source” (See page 41). -
Page 59: Swapping The Sub Picture And Main Picture
Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture NOTE • The swapping doesn’t support “ANT 2 IN”, “Component1”, “Component2”, “PC”, “DVI” and “HDMI”. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to Input select “Picture”, then press Picture the ENTER button. -
Page 60: Changing The Size Of The Sub Picture
Special Features Changing the Size of the Sub Picture English - 60 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 61: Changing The Location Of The Sub Picture
Changing the Location of the Sub Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to Input select “Picture”, then press Picture the ENTER button. Sound Channel Setup Press the … or † button to Input select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 62: 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. NOTE • The channels of sub picture are not available when antenna is set to “ANT 2 IN”. It links to “ANT 1 IN”. -
Page 63: Selecting The Sound Source
Selecting the Sound Source You can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub picture. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to Input select “Picture”, then press Picture the ENTER button. Sound Channel Setup Press the …... -
Page 64: Setting The Srs Tsxt
Special Features Setting the SRS TSXT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. -
Page 65: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to “Mono”, “Stereo” or “SAP (Separate Audio Program)”. “SAP” audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes “SAP” has unrelated information like news or weather. -
Page 66: Auto Volume
“Auto Volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 67: Enjoying The Sound Of External Speakers
Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers When using external device such as Home Theater Systems, external speaker, or external Audio Amplifier set “Internal Mute” to “On” to produce sound which is consistent with what the picture shows. Press the MENU button. -
Page 68: Using The V-Chip
Special Features Using the V-Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later, if necessary). - Page 69 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to Input select “Setup”, then press Picture the ENTER button. Sound Press the … or † button to Channel select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 70 Special Features 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”. English - 70 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press...
- Page 71 • The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See page 73.) TV Parental Guidelines...
- Page 72 The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MPAA Rating” or “TV Parental Guidelines”).
- Page 73 Fantasy or cartoon violence. • TV (FCC) ratings : The particular rating that you have selected will be locked (and indicated as a red “L” on a blue background). Also, all of the age-based ratings will be locked within the particular group (i.e., “group 1”...
- Page 74 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English English - 74 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 75 Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction. Press the ENTER button to activate the restriction selected. The “ ” symbol is indicated. Press the EXIT button. Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
- Page 76 Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French English - 76 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button.
- Page 77 8 ans+ 8+ General-Not recommended for young children. 13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. 16 ans+ Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Canadian French...
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Page 78: Viewing Closed Caption Information
Special Features Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so pre- recorded video tapes can also deliver closed-caption information. - Page 79 • The Caption function doesn’t operate when the PIP is active. • Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions, especially those of live events. There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV.
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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 the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen”... -
Page 81: Setting The On/Off Melody
Setting The On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to Input select “Setup”, then press Picture the ENTER button. -
Page 82: Using The Color Weakness Enhancement Feature
Special Features Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture according to the user's particular color weakness. English - 82 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press... - Page 83 PC Display...
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Page 84: Pc Display
PC Display 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. TV Rear Panel... -
Page 85: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Based On Widows 98)
Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Widows 98) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic setup information will apply in almost all cases. -
Page 86: Display Modes
Windows). Check your PC instruction book for information about connecting your PC to a TV display-monitor. • Same modes as PC are supported for the signal input to the DVI jack. Only a separate sync signal is supported. -
Page 87: Adjusting The Picture Quality
The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed 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 that it is aligned on the center of screen. -
Page 88: Changing The Picture Position
PC Display Changing the Picture Position After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned. English - 88 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press... -
Page 89: Adjusting The Picture Quality And Position Automatically
Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically This feature allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. -
Page 90: Initializing The Picture Settings
PC Display Initializing the Picture Settings You can replace all picture settings with the factory default values. English - 90 Press the SOURCE button to select “PC”. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 91: Changing The Picture Size (Pc Mode)
Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Alternate method Press the P.SIZE button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the picture size settings. • “Wide TV”: Scales the picture to the size of the TV screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input source. - Page 93 Appendix...
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Page 94: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting 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 service center. Problem Poor picture quality. Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. -
Page 95: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv
TV set. Temperature • If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely. - Page 96 DLPTV 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca BP68-00423A-00...