01066D(E)-FRONT COVER 4/12/05 9:37 AM Page 1 ........................................................................................................................ TSK2792F/TSK2790F TSK3292F/TSK3290F TSK3092WF/TSL3294HF TSL3095WHF/TSL3295HF TSL2795HF .............
01066D(E)-Inside Front Cover 4/12/05 9:49 AM Page 1 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 any inside part of this product.
01066D(E)-PREFACE 4/12/05 9:34 AM Page 1 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver.
01066D(E)-PREFACE 4/12/05 9:34 AM Page 2 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
01066D(E)-CONTENTS 4/12/05 9:34 AM Page 1 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . .
01066D(E)-CONTENTS 4/12/05 9:34 AM Page 2 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (or DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Fine Tuning Channels. . . . . . . . . . . .
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/12/05 9:23 AM Page 1 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/12/05 9:23 AM Page 2 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ TV/VIDEO Press this button to display a menu of all the available signal sources. When the menu appears, use the CH buttons to highlight a particular source, and then press the VOL+ button to select it.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/12/05 9:23 AM Page 3 YOUR NEW TV Side Panel Jacks You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 Р2.9.) The TV illustration shown does not necessary match the design of your TV set. ΠAUDIO IN jacks Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/12/05 9:23 AM Page 4 YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a laserdisc player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a laserdisc, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.9.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/12/05 9:23 AM Page 5 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 4.1 for details. Œ Power ’ MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). ´ +100 Press to select channels over 100.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/12/05 9:23 AM Page 6 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control (continued) Æ Display Press to display the current channel and the audio-video settings. ı Sleep Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. ˜ Aspect Press to change the screen size. ¯ V.chip (Option) Press to set up and activate the parental locks. ˘ PIP Controls Locate Press to move the PIP window to any of the four corners of the TV screen. Scan Press to memorize (scan) the available channels.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 1 2 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 2.2.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 2 I N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel. 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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 3 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, “OUT.” ▼ 1 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 4 I N S TA L L AT I O N 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.
g. u- 01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 5 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 6 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT 3 jacks on the TV.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 7 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO INPUT 2 jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a video cable between the DVD-IN (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the TV and the DVD-OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the DVD player. Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Surround Speakers 1 Connects to a rear-surround amp: Surround Left, Surround Right and Center. Connecting a Speakers (Variable Audio Output) 1 The “VARIABLE AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifien.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 9 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” on page 3.17) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/12/05 9:24 AM Page 10 I N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. ▼ 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. ▼ 3 Replace the cover. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 1 Chapter Three O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press Power button. You can also use the Power button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, video signal source, Ant. input check, Auto program, Clock. 1 Press the Power button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 2 O P E R AT I O N 4 Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons to select the desired video signal source. Press the Menu button to enter the video signal source, and then “Ant. Input check” is automatically displayed. 5 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons. The “Auto Porgram” is active. Press the Menu button to skip. (refer to “Auto program” on page 3.6.) 6 The message “Enjoy viewing your new TV” is displayed.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 3 O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds. ▼ 1 With the power on, press the Menu button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: PICTURE, SOUND, CHANNEL, FUNCTION and DOUBLE SCREEN. Use the CH▲ and CH▼ buttons to highlight one of the 5 icons (the icons blink when highlighted). Then press VOL+ to access the icon’s sub-menu.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 4 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “FUNCTION.” 2 Press the VOL + button to display the “FUNCTION” menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select Language. 3 Press the VOL + button to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. 4 Press the Menu button twice to exit. 3.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 5 O P E R AT I O N 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 eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 6 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~4 on previous page. Press the Menu button, then press the CH ▼ button twice to highlight “CHANNEL.” Press the VOL + button to access the CHANNEL sub-menu. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select the “Auto program”. The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 7 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel that will be added or erased. 2 Press the Add/Erase button: Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between “Channel added” and “Channel erased.” You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons on the remote control.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 8 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the VOL + or – VOL buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. 1 Press Mute and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2 To turn mute off, press the Mute button again, or simply press either the VOL – or VOL + button. 3.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 9 O P E R AT I O N 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 four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, “*”, or a blank. When the Display button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to tune to the channel that will be labeled. Note: You cannot select “Labeling” in the A/V mode.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 10 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is neccessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press Display.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the Menu button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select “FUNCTION.” Press the VOL + button.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 11 O P E R AT I O N Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to highlight “FUNCTION.” Press the VOL + button. 2 Press the VOL + button to select Clock set “Auto”. 3 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Auto clock set” and press the VOL + button to select Auto clock set “On”. 4 Press the CH ▼ button to select “PBS channel”.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 12 O P E R AT I O N 5 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Time zone”. While “Time zone” is selected, press either the VOL+ or VOL- buttons to change the Time zone. Sequence: ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN., PAC., ALAS., HAW. 6 Press the CH ▼ button to select “DST”(Daylight Saving Time). While “DST” is selected, press VOL+ or VOL- buttons to indicate “Yes” or “No”. The clock is set. Press the Menu button three times to exit. 3.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 13 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. The PICTURE icon will be highlighted (starts blinking). ▼ The customer can select “Normal”, “Warm”, or “Cool” according to personal preference.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 14 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has two automatic picture settings (“Standard” and “Mild”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard or Mild by pressing P.Mode (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. PICTURE icon will be highlighted (blinking).
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 15 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button to highlight the SOUND icon (starts blinking). 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Equalizer” and press the VOL+ button. 3 Press the VOL – or VOL + buttons to highlight a particular item to be changed.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 16 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Speech,” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.Mode button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Equalizer,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu.
” 01066D(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/12/05 9:26 AM Page 17 O P E R AT I O N 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 Make sure that the remote control is controlling the TV set. (Press the MODE button and make sure that the “TV” LED is illuminated.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 1 Chapter Four 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 the TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Note: The remote control might not be compatible with DVD Player, VCR, Cable box and others manufactured by another company.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 2 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S VCR Codes DVD Codes Admiral 006, 079 Aiwa 015 Akai 017, 022, 023, 027, 030 Audio Dynamics 014, 016 Bell & Howell 002 Broksonic 010 Candle 007, 009, 013, 045, 046, 052 Cannon 008, 053 Citizen 007, 009, 013, 045, 046, 052 Colortyme 014 Craig 007, 012 Curtis-Mathes 000, 007, 008, 014, 015, 046, 053, 064, 067 Daewoo 013, 045, 076 DBX 014, 016 Dimensia 000 Dynatech 015 Electrohome 027 Emerson 008, 009, 010, 013, 015, 020, 023, 027, 03
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 9:29 AM Page 3 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box , 9 7 6 2 8 , 8 5 5 5 8 6 5 5 9 0 9 8 1 7 9 9 7 6 6 6 7 , 5 6 9 1 Turn off your cable box. The remote control has four “modes”: “TV,” “VCR,” “Cable” and “DVD.” Press the “MODE” button to switch the remote control to the “Cable” mode. ▼ 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. 3 On your Samsung remote control, press Set.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 4 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriate channel. 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to highlight “CHANNEL.” 3 Press the VOL + button to select CHANNEL menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Fine tune.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 5 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to highlight the “CHANNEL” menu. Press the VOL + button to select the CHANNEL menu. 2 Press the CH ▼ button three times to select “LNA.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 6 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 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 to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to highlight "FUNCTION." 2 Press the VOL + button. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select "Digital NR.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 7 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Tilt Due to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH▼ button three times to highlight the “FUNCTION” menu. 2 Press the VOL+ button. Press the CH▼ four times to select “Tilt”. 3 Press the VOL– or VOL+ buttons to adjust the Tilt. Press the Menu button to exit. 6 4.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 8 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Note: The Wide, Normal and Panorama modes cannot be selected when you are in Component (Y, Pb, Pr) mode. You must be in the RF, Video or S-Video mode to change the screen size. (For models TSK2792F/TSK2790F/TSK3292F/TSK3290F/ TSL3294HF/TSL3295HF/TSL2795HF) 1 Press the Aspect button to chang the screen size. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 9 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Freezing the Picture 1 Press the Still picture button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound will still be heard.) Press again to cancel. Using the R.Surf This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. You can set the Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 10 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Special Sound Options: Dolby Surround, MTS, Auto Volume, and Headphone Depending on the particular type of audio that is being broadcast, you can listen to any of three modes: Mono, Stereo and SAP (Secondary Audio Programming, which is typically a foreign-language translation). The Dolby Surround Pro Logic option allows you to enjoy programs in surround sound.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 11 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH▼ button once to highlight the SOUND menu. 2 Press the VOL + button to select the SOUND menu.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 12 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Adjusting the Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Note: Headphones must be purchased separately. ▼ 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH▼ button once to highlight “SOUND” and press the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH▼ button five times to select the “Headphone” and press the VOL+ button.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 13 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “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. 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 14 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Switching the Internal Speakers On/Off When the internal speakers are switched off, all the sound is routed to the external speakers. 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH▼ button once to highlight “SOUND” and press the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH▼ button six times to select “Speaker”. Press the VOL+ or VOLbutton to select “On” or “Off”. CHAPTER FOUR: SPECIAL FEATURES 4.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 15 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer ▼ Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.10) 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to highlight the “FUNCTION” menu. 2 Press the VOL + button to select the “FUNCTION” sub-menu. ▼ When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the left of the hour.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 16 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S ▼ To deactivate the “On time,” select “Off” during this step. 5 Press the VOL + button to highlight “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ buttons to turn the ontimer “On.” (Repeatedly pressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼ buttons will alternate between on and off.) 6 When finished, press the VOL + button. 7 To set the Off time, press the CH ▼ button to highlight “Off time.” Press the VOL + button and set the hours and minutes.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 17 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 18 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously to watch two video sources. Note: The PIP feature does not work with DVD or DTV signals. Activating Picture-in-Picture Quick way to access the PIP menu: Simply press the PIP button on the remote control: ▼ 1 Press the Menu button to display the menu. Press the CH▼ four times to highlight the PIP menu. Press the VOL + button to select the PIP menu.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 19 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP For more information about external A/V components and signals, see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” on page 3.17. If you select “TV”, the PIP image is the same as the main image. ▼ Press the Source button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV,” “Video 1,” “Video 2,” “Video 3,” “Video 4,” “S-Video 1,” “S-Video 2” and “DVD”.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 20 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip (Option) The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note : When the V-chip feature is active, the PIP and channel-auto program features does not function.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 21 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the Menu button. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “FUNCTION” menu. Press the VOL + button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button six times to highlight the “V-chip” menu. Press the VOL+ button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. 3 The “V-Chip mode” screen will appear, and “V-Chip lock” will be highlighted (turns blue color).
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 22 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 2 Press the CH ▼ button six times to highlight the “V-chip” menu. Press the VOL+ button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number. 3 The “V-chip mode” screen will appear. Press the CH ▼ button, and highlight the field for “TV Guidelines.” ▼ Note: These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else).
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 23 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is highlighted, repeatedly press the VOL+ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/12/05 9:29 AM Page 24 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 The “V-chip mode” screen will appear. Press the CH ▼ button twice, and highlight “MPAA rating.” 4 While “MPAA rating” is highlighted, press the VOL + button. The “MPAA rating” screen will appear. 5 Repeatedly press the CH ▼ button to highlight a particular MPAA category. (When a category is highlighted, its color changes to blue.
01066D(E)-CHAPTER 5 4/12/05 9:33 AM Page 1 Chapter Five 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. Identifying Problems 5.1 Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound. Try another channel.
01066D(E)-APPENDIX 4/12/05 9:20 AM Page 1 APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines 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 appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.
