COLOR TELEVISION SP47Q7 SP52Q7 SP43T9 SP54T9 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ENG 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.
ENG Contents ◆ FOREWORD ■ Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ........ 3 ◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Control Panel of Your Television (depending on the model) ......................... 6 Connection Panel of Your Television (depending on the model) .................. 7 Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................ 8 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control............
ENG Contents (continued) ◆ USING YOUR TELEVISION (continued) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Adjusting the Volume Automatically .............................................................. Setting the Melody Sound ............................................................................. Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) .................................. Setting the Current Time ............................................................................... Setting the Sleep Timer ..................
Control Panel of Your Television (depending on the model) ➢ ENG The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
Connection Panel of Your Television (depending on the model) ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model.
Infrared Remote Control ENG TELEVISION STANDBY WHEN YOU PRESS A BUTTON , ‘ ’ APPEARS ALONG WITH SELECED MODE (TV, VCR, CATV, DVD OR STB) AND REMAINING BATTERIES ON LCD PICTURE SIZE/ TELETEXT SIZE SELECTION TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION MAKE THE REMOTE CONTROL WORKS FOR TV, VCR, CATV, DVD PLAYER, STB DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION ONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION/ TELETEXT STORE (NOT AVAILABLE) VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-OFF VOLUME DECREASE SWITCH REPEATEDLY BETWEEN THE LAST TWO CHANNEL
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control ENG 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 Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol ( ) downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. 2 Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA” 1.
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ENG 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 1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket on the rear of the television.
Switching Your Television On and Off ENG The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ 2 The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. Press the “ I ” button (On/Off) on the front of the television. Result: 3 TV The Standby indicator on the front of the television lights up. Press the POWER ( television on.
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ENG The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button to Menu Function Used to display the next stored channel. - Used to display the previous stored channel. - Used to display the corresponding channels.
Plug & Play Feature (depending on the model) ENG When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The following settings are available. ➣ 1 Start This feature does not work in PC mode. If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( on the remote control. Result: 2 Plug & Play Press ENTER to start Plug & Play. Language ) button English The message Plug & Play is displayed.
Plug & Play Feature (depending on the model) (continued) ENG If you want to reset this feature... Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ Language : English Blue Screen : Off √ Melody : On √ ▼ More Press the MENU button. Result: √ √ Convergence 1 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: √ Move Enter Return The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Plug & Play option is selected.
Viewing the Demonstration ENG To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. Setup TV ▲ More 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 Demonstration √ PC Setup √ The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Demonstration option is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Choosing Your Language (depending on the model) ENG Setup TV √ Time √ Plug & Play Language : English √ Blue Screen : Off √ Melody : On √ ▼ More Enter Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. The options available in the Setup group are Result: displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Language is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. The languages available are listed.
Adjusting Convergence ENG If the color appears spread out or smeared on the screen, the convergence probably needs alignment. Be sure to use the remote control for the convergence adjustments. (The Convergence Adjustment can not be made by using the control buttons on the front panel.) Setup TV √ Time √ Plug & Play Language : English 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected.
Storing Channels Automatically ENG Channel TV Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Add/Delete √ Sort √ Child Lock √ √ Fine Tune LNA 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Channel is selected. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( ) button. The Auto Store is selected. Result: 4 Press the ENTER ( ) button. The Auto Store menu is displayed with Country Result: option selected.
Sorting the Stored Channels ENG This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using the auto store. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. 1 Channel TV Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Add/Delete √ Sort √ Child Lock √ √ Fine Tune 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Channel is selected. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed.
Storing Channels Manually ENG You can store the television channels, including those received via cable networks. Channel TV Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Add/Delete √ Sort √ Child Lock √ Fine Tune √ LNA ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found ◆ The programme number of each stored channel which you wish to identify √ : Off Move When storing channels manually, you can choose: Enter Return 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed.
Storing Channels Manually (continued) ENG 9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps. Manual Store Prog. Color 1 Auto BG CH Search Store C- - 83Mhz ? ◆ Press the œ or √ button until the CH is selected. ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel). ◆ Press the √ button œ √ Move Sound Adjust Return ◆ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required number.
Skipping Unwanted Channels ENG Channel TV Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Add/Delete √ Sort √ Child Lock √ Fine Tune √ LNA : Off Move Enter You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed. All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning. 1 First, select the channel to be added or erased , then press the MENU button.
Activating the Child Lock ENG 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 on via the remote control. Thus, by keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: Press the † or … button to select Channel. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed.
Fine Tuning Channel Reception ENG Channel TV Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Add/Delete √ Sort √ Child Lock √ 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. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Channel is selected.
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature ENG This feature is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in a weak signal, and amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. This feature is working only in a weak signal condition, and that is memorized on relevant channel’s additional information. 1 Auto Store √ Manual Store √ Add/Delete √ Sort √ Child Lock √ √ Fine Tune Press the MENU button. Result: Channel TV LNA : Off Move 2 √ The main menu is displayed.
Changing the Picture Standard ENG You can select the picture mode which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture TV Mode √ : Dynamic √ Custom Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. The options available in the Picture group are Result: displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( ) button. The Mode is selected. Result: 4 Press the ENTER ( ) button again. The options available are listed.
Customizing the Picture Settings ENG Your television has several settings options that allow you to control picture quality. Picture TV Mode 1 2 Color Tone 4 Select the required option (Custom, Color Tone) pressing the † or … button. √ Digital NR : Off √ DNIe : On √ √ PIP Move Enter Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Custom is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. The Custom menu is displayed.
Selecting the Picture Size ENG You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture TV Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom Color Tone : Normal √ 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected. The options available in the Picture group are Result: displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Size is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Using the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) Feature ENG If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Picture TV Mode : Dynamic 1 2 Color Tone Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Digital NR is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. ) button.
DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) ENG Picture TV Mode √ : Dynamic √ Custom Color Tone √ : Normal 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. DNIeTM technology will fit every signals into your eyes… √ Size Digital NR : Off √ DNIe : On √ 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed.
Setting the Blue Screen Mode ENG 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 mode to Off. Setup TV √ Time Language 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Blue Screen is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) ENG Picture TV Mode : Dynamic √ √ Custom Color Tone : Normal You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. √ √ Size Digital NR : Off √ DNIe : On √ 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Picture is selected.
Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP) (continued) ENG PIP TV PIP Result: Position : Prog. : P01 Enter Return PIP TV PIP : On √ Source : TV √ Size : √ Position : √ Prog. : P1 √ Swap Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Prog. is selected. You can select the channel that you want to view through sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. ➣ : Move Select a position of the sub picture by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
Changing the Sound Standard ENG You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. Sound TV Mode √ : Custom √ Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off √ Auto Volume : Off √ Move Enter Return 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. Result: 3 Press the ENTER ( ) button. The Mode is selected.
Adjusting the Sound Settings ENG The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound TV 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: Mode 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Sound is selected. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. Result: 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Equalizer is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. √ SRS TSXT : Off √ Auto Volume : Off √ ) button.
Adjusting the Volume Automatically ENG Sound TV Mode : Custom √ √ Equalizer SRS TSXT : Off √ Auto Volume : Off √ Move Enter Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust 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.
Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) ENG The “DUAL I-II” 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.
Setting the Current Time ENG Setup TV √ Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed by pressing the “INFO ( ) ” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic on or off timers.
Setting the Sleep Timer ENG You can select a time period of between 10 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Setup TV √ Time √ Plug & Play 1 2 Language Result: Blue Screen : Off √ Melody : On √ The main menu is displayed. ▼ More The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Time is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. ) button.
Switching the Television On and Off Automatically ENG You can set the On or Off timers so that the television will: ◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select Setup TV √ Time √ Plug & Play Language ◆ Switch off automatically at the time you select √ : English √ Convergence Blue Screen : Off √ Melody : On √ ▼ More ➣ √ Move Enter Return 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed.
Viewing an External Signal Source ENG Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxs and the TV source (broadcast or cable) Input TV Source List √ : TV √ Edit Name 1 Press the MENU button. Result: 2 The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Input is selected. Result: Move The options available in the Input group are displayed.
Setting the PC Display (PC Mode) ENG 1 Setup TV Press the MENU button. Result: ▲ More Demonstration √ PC Setup √ 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is selected. Result: Move Enter The main menu is displayed. The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the PC Setup is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Coarse is selected. Press the ENTER ( ) button. ) button.
Teletext Feature ENG Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channel identity. C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information. FASTEXT information.
Displaying the Teletext Information ENG You can display Teletext information at any time on your television. Teletext information to be displayed correctly, ☛ For channel reception must be stable; otherwise: ◆ Information may be missing TV ◆ Some pages may not be displayed 1 Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P or button. 2 Press the TEXT/MIX ( ) button to activate the teletext mode. The contents page is displayed.
Selecting Display Options ENG When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the...
Selecting a Teletext Page ENG You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. TV 1 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. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence. To freeze the display on a given page, press the (hold). Press it again to resume.
Connecting to the External Devices (depending on the model) ENG Rear of the TV (Input/Output) ① VCR ② Decoder / Video game device ③ Video disc player or Satellite receiver ➃ ① This end can be fitted with: ◆ Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) ◆ An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R); AV-1, AV-2 ② If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassettes tape, connect the source VCR to “AV-1” and the target VCR to “MONITOR OUT” so that you can redirect the signal from source
Connecting to the S-Video Input (depending on the model) ENG The “S-VIDEO” and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV ① and Camcorder Side of the TV VCR and ① To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and RCA connectors must be used.
Connecting to the Audio Outputs ENG The “AUDIO OUT” connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system or external amplifier (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect).
Connecting to the Component Input ENG Rear of the TV DVD ① ② DTV receiver ① The “COMPONENT 1” connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p,1080i) ② The “COMPONENT 2” connectors are used for DTV receiver.
Connecting to the DVI Input (depending on the model) ENG The DVI IN and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with a DVI output.
Connecting to the PC Input ENG Rear of the TV The “PC IN” and “AUDIO-L/R” (PC IN-RCA) connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Personal Computer and ① ① ① The “PC OUT” and “AUDIO-L/R” (PC OUT-RCA) connectors are used for some other computer device, such as a multi-media PC monitor. Setting up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below.
PC Input Mode ENG Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Mode VGA SVGA XGA Resolution Vertical frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 60.00 640 x 480 75.00 800 x 600 60.00 800 x 600 75.00 1024 x 768 60.00 1024 x 768 75.00 ◆ The interlace mode is not supported. ◆ The television might operate abnormally if a non-standard video format is selected.
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components ENG This TV’s remote control can operate almost any VCR, Cable box, DVD, or Set-top box (STB), in addition to controlling the TV. ➣ VCR The remote control is not compatible with the TV manufactured by another company. 1 Turn off your VCR, Cable box, DVD, or Set-top box (STB). 2 Press the SELECT button. Mode is changed whenever SELECT button is pressed. 3 Press the SET button. 4 Use the numeric buttons to enter the code by manufacturer.
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components ENG VCR Remote Control Codes Admiral 020 Marantz Aiwa 025 Marta 006 Akai 004, 027, 032 MEI 021 Audio Dynamics Bell&Howell Broksonic Candle 007, 026 MGA 022 Midland 005 002, 003, 006, 008, 015, 055 Minolta 019, 041 021, 056 Citizen 002, 003, 006, 008, 015, 055 Craig Curtis Mathes 007 002, 024 002, 007, 008, 017, 021, 025, 056, 064, 066 Daewoo DBX 006, 021, 024, 025 018 Canon Colortyme Memorex 007, 008, 018, 021, 026, 036, 037
Programming the Remote Control for Other Components ENG VCR Remote Control Codes (continued) Sylvania 021, 025, 036, 056, 059 Symphonic Tandy 025 018, 025 Totevision 006 Victor Tatung 037 Video Concepts 025, 037, 068 021 Technics 002 Vector Research Tashika Teac 002, 006 Unitech 007, 026 026 007, 026 002 Videosonic Wards 002, 003, 006, 019, 020, 021, 024, 025, 006, 021, 025, 031 Teknika 066 TMK 003, 019, 029, 051, 052 Toshiba 034, 038, 041 Yamaha Zenith 007, 008, 018, 026, 037 0
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel ENG 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. No sound or picture ◆ Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket. ◆ Check that you have pressed the “ I ” button (On/Off) and the POWER ( ) button. ◆ Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.
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