Samsung SP42W4 Owner's Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION SP42W4/42W5 SP43T6/43T7/43T8/43W6 SP47Q7 SP48T6 SP52Q7 SP54T6/54T8 SP62T8 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS PICTURE IN PICTURE TELETEXT...
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Page 2: Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format 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. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions N Do not expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. N Do not expose the television to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. N Do not expose the television to any liquids. N Never put objects of any kind into the television, and do not place a water-containing vessel on the television. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents (continued) OREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ..Safety Instructions ..................Caution ......................ONNECTING AND REPARING ELEVISION Control Panels ....................Connection Panels ..................Using a Display Deck ..................Infrared Remote Control ................Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control..........Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ........ -
Page 5: Your Television
Contents SING ELEVISION Extra Sound Settings..................- Auto volume - Melody - Virtual surround Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ........Setting the Sleep Timer ................. Setting and Displaying the Current Time............Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ........Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) .............. -
Page 6: Control Panels
Control Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ( a ) Input Source Selection ( e ) Channel Selection ( b ) Temporary Sound Switch Off ( f ) Remote Control Sensor ( c ) Menu Display ( g ) Standby &... - Page 7 Control Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. ( a ) Input Source Selection ( e ) Channel Selection ( b ) Temporary Sound Switch Off ( f ) Remote Control Sensor ( c ) Menu Display ( g ) Standby &...
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Page 8: Connection Panels
Connection Panels (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Auto Convergence Video Input Audio Input S-Video Input Front of the TV Video Input S-Video Input Auto Convergence Audio Input Rear of the TV... -
Page 9: Using A Display Deck
Using a Display Deck (depending on the model) You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. SP54T8/62T8 SP54T8/62T8 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. -
Page 10: Infrared Remote Control
Infrared Remote Control Power TELEVISION STANDBY Cable MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL SETUP WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CABLE, DVD PLAYER NUMERIC BUTTONS FOR DIRECT ACCESS (CHANNEL/TELETEXT PAGE) ONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGIT TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION CHANNEL SELECTION (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)/ FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION TELETEXT STORE (OPTION) Surround... -
Page 11: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: N Purchase the television N Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. -
Page 12: Switching Your Television On And Off
Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. ☛ If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 53 for further instructions on plug wiring. Power Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. Cable ➣... -
Page 13: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control The remote control is used mainly to: N Change channels and adjust the volume N Set up the television using the on-screen menu system Power The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. -
Page 14: Plug And Play Feature
Plug and Play Feature When the television is initially powered on, three basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the language, channel and clock. Plug & Play If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control. - Page 15 Plug and Play Feature If you want to reset this feature... Function ❿ ❿ Language Press the MENU button. ❿ ❿ Time ❿ ❿ Result: The main menu is displayed. Convergence ❿ ❿ Plug & Play Press the M or L button to select Function. Childlock : Off ❿...
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Page 16: Viewing The Demonstration
Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. Menu Video Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Press the M or L button to select Function. Display P.Size Result:... -
Page 17: Adjusting Convergence
Adjusting Convergence If the color appears spread out or “smeared” on the screen, the convergence probably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote Function control for the convergence adjustments. (The Convergence ❿ ❿ Language Adjustment can not be made by using the control buttons on the ❿... -
Page 18: Channels
Storing Channels Automatically You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated Channel programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired ❿ ❿ Auto store programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and ❿... -
Page 19: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto Channel store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. ❿ ❿ Auto store ❿... -
Page 20: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel ❿ ❿ Auto store When storing channels manually, you can choose: ❿ ❿ Manual store ❿ ❿ N Whether or not to store each of the channels found Name ❿... - Page 21 Storing Channels Manually (continued) If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. Manual store N Press the t or L button to select Channel. Colour system : Auto Sound system : BG N Press the ❿ button. Search : 105MHz N Press the M or L button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable...
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Page 22: Assigning Names To Channels
Assigning Names to Channels Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing Channel you to assign new names. ❿ ❿ Auto store ❿ ❿ Manual store ❿ ❿ Name Press the MENU button. ❿... -
Page 23: Skipping Unwanted Channels
Skipping Unwanted Channels You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you Channel have chosen to skip are not displayed. ❿ ❿ Auto store ❿ ❿ Manual store All of the channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are ❿... -
Page 24: Fine Tuning Channel Reception
Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. Channel If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the ❿... -
Page 25: I Locking The Channel
Locking the Channel This feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot be switched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switched Function on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control ❿... -
Page 26: Freezing The Current Picture
Freezing the Current Picture You can freeze the picture when watching a television programme simply by pressing the “Still” button. ➣ Mute Still To return to normal viewing, press this button again. Menu Video Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. -
Page 27: I Adjusting The Picture Settings
Adjusting the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. Picture ➛ ➛ ❿ ❿ Mode Dynamic ❿ ❿ Adjust Press the MENU button. Scan mode : Natural Result: The options available in the Picture group are Digital NR : Off displayed. -
Page 28: I Extra Picture Settings
Extra Picture Settings N Scan mode You will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural Picture to reduce any slight picture flicker. However, it is possible that ➛ ➛ ❿ ❿ Mode Dynamic ❿ ❿ some occasional broadcasts (NTSC-M) may benefit by Adjust Scan mode : Natural... -
Page 29: I Selecting The Picture Size (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Picture Size (depending on the model) You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by pressing the “P.Size” button simply. Display P.Size Depending on the model, the following picture sizes are available: Expanding and pulling up the picture from 4:3 to Auto Wide Text/Mix Info. -
Page 30: Changing The Sound Standard
Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Sound ➛ ➛ ❿ ❿ Mode Custom Press the MENU button. ❿ ❿ Equalizer Auto volume : Off Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 31: Extra Sound Settings
Extra Sound Settings N Auto volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and Sound so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the ➛ ➛ ❿ ❿ Mode Custom ❿ ❿ channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust Equalizer the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound Auto volume... -
Page 32: Selecting The Sound Mode
Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “S.Mode” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I ” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission. Surround S.STD P.STD... -
Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the “Sleep” button. Display P.Size Press the Sleep button on the remote control. Text/Mix Info. -
Page 34: Setting And Displaying The Current Time
Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “Display” button. You must also set the time if you Function wish to use the automatic on or off timers. ❿... -
Page 35: Switching The Television On And Off Automatically
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will: N Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your Function ❿ ❿ choice at the time you select Language ❿ ❿ Time N Switch off automatically at the time you select ❿... -
Page 36: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected : Off devices while watching TV or other video input. - Page 37 Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ☛ Easy functions of remote control Buttons Feature PIP ON Used to activate or deactivate the PIP function directly. Scan Used to scan every memorized channel in order. To stop scanning, press it again. Display P.Size Swap...
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Page 38: Teletext Feature
Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: N Television programme times N News bulletins and weather forecasts N Sports results N Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number. -
Page 39: Displaying The Teletext Information
Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: N Information may be missing Surround S.STD P.STD S.Mode N Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P Mute Still... -
Page 40: Selecting Display Options
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. Surround S.STD P.STD S.Mode To display... Press the... Mute Still N Both teletext information and Text/Mix twice the normal broadcast Menu Video N Hidden text (reveal) -
Page 41: Selecting A Teletext Page
Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. -
Page 42: I Connecting To The External Input/Outputs
Connecting to the External Input/Outputs ➢ EXT1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players. Rear of the TV Decoder / Video game device Video disc player This end can be fitted with: N A SCART connector Satellite receiver N An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R);... -
Page 43: Connecting To The Audio Output
Connecting to the Audio Output ➢ The AUDIO OUT RCA connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV Audio system Connecting to the RCA Input (depending on the model) ➢... -
Page 44: Connecting To The S-Video Input
Connecting to the S-Video Input (depending on the model) ➢ The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Side of the TV Camcorder Front of the TV To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used. -
Page 45: Viewing Pictures From External Sources
Viewing Pictures From External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Surround S.STD P.STD S.Mode Check that all the necessary connections have been made. Switch your television on, then press the VIDEO button repeatedly. -
Page 46: Redirecting An Input To The External Output
Redirecting an Input to the External Output Your television enables you to choose which audio/video signals are output to the external connector. Function ❿ ❿ Language Press the MENU button. ❿ ❿ Time ❿ ❿ Convergence Result: The main menu is displayed. ❿... -
Page 47: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components This TV’s remote control can operate almost any VCR, Cable box, or DVD, in addition to controlling the TV. ➣ The remote control might not be compatible with the TV Power manufactured by another company. Cable Turn off your VCR, Cable box, or DVD. -
Page 48: Tv Remote Control Codes
1, 6, 20, 90, 17, 31 Sampo 1, 20, 90, 6, 19, 26, 49 Samsung 88, 0, 61, 28, 44, 29, 81, 48, 49, 90, 92, 51 Daewoo 88, 1, 93, 31, 32, 33, 38, 52, 2, 3, 92, 34,... -
Page 49: Vcr Remote Control Codes
11, 15, 17, 18, 21, 24, 28, 36, 52, 62 Dynatech 9, 14, 16, 17, 37, 44, 46, 63, 78 Electrohome Samsung 0, 16, 22, 31, 41, 51 Emerson 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 29, 32, 36, 43, 50, 51,... -
Page 50: Cable Box (Catv) Remote Control Codes
11, 20, 21 Dongkuk Regency 10, 41 Eagle 15, 16 SAEWOO Eastern International Samsung 0, 11, 30, 52, 71, 72 General Instrument Signature 12, 13, 23, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 75, 76, 77 Spruce Hamlim 11, 12, 20, 21, 42, 56... -
Page 51: Scart Connector Wiring (Ext1, Ext2 Or Ext3)
SCART Connector Wiring (EXT1, EXT2 or EXT3) If you wish to connect other equipment via the SCART connectors on your television, contact your dealer or a qualified technician to wire the A/V cable as illustrated below. Signal Audio output R Audio input R Audio output L Audio chassis return... -
Page 52: I Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. N Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. -
Page 53: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. - Page 54 Memo...
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- Page 56 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BP68-00023A-01 (ENG)