1318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 1 ELECT COLOUR TELEVISION SP434/521/524 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
D/K, 11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 2 Feature ENG The number on this symbol represents the reference page. 15 29 Extra Function You can easily adjust the menu. They are as follows; • Language • Blue screen • Noise Reducer • Low noise AMP • Demonstration One method makes every operation easy By identifying operating methods of the remote control, if you learn one method, you can learn another method naturally.
11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 3 You have just purchased a SAMSUNG television. ENG Please take the time to read these instructions, as they will enable you to set up your television easily. n e Contents ◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ e ■ ■ e n r ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Feature........................................................................................................................ Caution..........................................................................
11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions ENG Place this TV on a stable stand or table. Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Do not step on or twist the power cord. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electrical components. Do not attempt to disassemble this TV set yourself. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 5 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 underside of the remote control by sliding it off with your thumb. 2 Insert two AAA or equivalent batteries placing the “–” end of the batteries against the springs in the remote control.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 6 How to Use this Manual ENG 1 2 Check the Model Number of your TV set; the Model Number is shown on the rear cover name plate on the set. Use the table below to confirm which features your particular Model is equipped with. This will help you to know which sections of the manual apply to your set. O Check the Part Number on the rear of your Remote Control handpiece, and note the functions available, as shown on the following pages.
on ch w 11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 7 Antenna Connections ENG Outdoor Antenna Connections e, VHF/UHF Antenna Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Method 1 75Ω VHF/UHF VHF Antenna Flat 300-ohm twin lead cable Rear of TV Method 2 Round 75-ohm coaxial cable 7
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 8 Video Connections ENG Rear of TV (Option) 75Ω 75Ω MONITOR -OUT WIRELESS HEADPHONE AV-2 AV-2 VHF/UHF WIRELESS HEADPHONE S-VIDEO1 AV-1 AV-1 VIDEO RGB (MONO)L-AUDIO-R AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) VHF/UHF S-VIDEO1 VCR VCR (R) Side of TV (SP434/SP524) Front of TV (SP521) R VIDEO IN 3 I AUDIO I S-VIDEO 2 INPUT L (MONO) VIDEO3 INPUT (MONO) L-AUDIO-R VIDEO S-VIDEO2 INPUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT (L) AUDIO OUT (L) 8 VIDEO OUT (R) VCR (R) VCR
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 9 Video Connections (cont.) ENG 1 Connect an optional AUDIO/VIDEO cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the TV. 2 Connect another optional audio/video cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV. ◆ 3 If you have a VCR with 21 pin scart jack, connect scart cable to the rear of TV (Option). Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “AV”.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 10 S-VIDEO Connections ENG Rear of TV (Option) 75‰ 75‰ MONITOR -OUT WIRELESS HEADPHONE AV-2 AV-2 VHF/UHF WIRELESS HEADPHONE S-VIDEO1 AV-1 AV-1 VIDEO RGB (MONO)L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO OUT VHF/UHF S-VIDEO1 AUDIO OUT (L) S-VIDEO OUT (R) VCR Side of TV (SP434/SP524) VCR Front of TV (SP521) R I AUDIO I VIDEO IN 3 L (MONO) VIDEO3 INPUT S-VIDEO 2 INPUT (MONO) L-AUDIO-R VIDEO S-VIDEO2 INPUT S-VIDEO OUT (L) 10 AUDIO OUT (R) VCR S-VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO OUT (
318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 11 S-VIDEO Connections (cont.) ENG 1 Connect an optional S-VIDEO cable from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the TV. 2 Connect an optional AUDIO/VIDEO cable from the AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear of the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV. 3 Press the TV/VIDEO button to select “S-VIDEO”. ◆ As you press the button, TV, S-VIDEO1 and S-VIDEO2 are repeated alternately.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 12 Camcorder Connections ENG Front of TV (SP521) Side of TV (SP434/SP524) VIDEO IN 3 S-VIDEO 2 INPUT (MONO) L-AUDIO-R VIDEO R I TV/ AUDIO I L (MONO) AUDIO OUT (L) VIDEO OUT CAMCORDER (R) AUDIO OUT VIDEO3 INPUT (L) IN VIDEO OUT (R) CAMCORDER OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO2 INPUT IN OUT IN OUT 1 Connect an optional audio/video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder to the VIDEO IN jack on the front of the TV.
he 11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 13 Front Control ENG SP434/SP524 TV/VIDEO MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU POWER TV/Video Selection Button Power Button Mute Button Volume Up/Down Button Menu Button Channel Up/Down Button SP521 Channel Up/Down Button Menu Button - Volume Up/Down Button V O L CH CH V O+ L MENU TV/VIDEO MUTE Mute Button TV/ Video Selection Button AV Connection Side of TV (SP434/SP524) Front of TV (SP521) ar S-Video Terminal R st Audio Input Terminal Video Input Ter
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 14 Remote Controls ENG POWER Power button TV/VIDEO SLEEP DISPLAY MUTE + TV/VIDEO button Sleep button Mute button Display button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -/-- 0 P/C S.STD SURROUND S.MODE Sound Standard button P.STD MENU P.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 15 Switching your Television On and Off ENG 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate wall socket. ☛ 2 s The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and the frequency is 50Hz or 60Hz. Press the POWER button on the front panel to switch the television on. 3 ◆ If you have already stored channels, the channel selected when you last switched your television off appears on the screen. ◆ If you have not yet stored any channels; no clear picture appears.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 16 Tuning Procedure (Auto store) ENG S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU VOL MENU VOL CH PinP ON SWAP The Auto Store function makes channel storage easier and faster than manual store. This Auto Store can memorise on-air channels from present channels in numerical order. 1 If the TV is in stand-by mode (red light on), press the “POWER” button on the remote control. Press the “MENU” button and press CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to place on the “Setup” option.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 17 Tuning Procedure (Auto store) (cont.) ENG Area Select by Country AREA TV SYSTEM COUNTRY Asia/W. Europe B/G,H: West European TV Standard Asia; India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand,... etc Middle East Asia; Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Yemen,... etc Africa; Egypt, Libya, Sudan, etc W. Europe; Germany, Spain, Croatia, Slovenia,... etc CIS/E. Europe D/K: East European TV Standard CIS, Czech, Hungary, Poland, Rumania,...
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 18 Tuning Procedure (Manual store) ENG When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. P.STD ◆ The number by which you wish to identify each stored channel. MENU Method 1: To memorise channels by searching channels. 1 PinP ON SWAP MULTI ROTATE CH SCAN ◆ Move to “Setup” option by pressing CH▲ or CH▼ buttons and press the VOL+ or VOL– buttons.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 19 Tuning Procedure (Manual store) (cont.) ENG Method 2 : To memorise channels by searching frequency. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE 1 Press the MENU button on the TV set. P.STD ◆ Move to “Setup” option by pressing CH▲ or CH▼ buttons and press the VOL+ or VOL– buttons. 2 VOL CH PinP ON SWAP 3 On this mode, frequency is increased or decreased by pressing VOL+ or VOL – buttons and where real channel is broadcasted, it stops.
11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 20 Tuning Procedure (Channel skip) ENG S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU VOL MENU VOL You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. 1 CH PinP ON SWAP Press the MENU button on the TV set. ◆ Move to “Setup” option by pressing CH▲ or CH▼ buttons and press the VOL+ or VOL– buttons.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 21 Tuning Procedure (Fine tune) ENG 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 however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to finetune the channel manually. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU VOL 1 CH Move to “Fine tune” option by pressing CH▲ or CH▼ buttons. ◆ To enter the “Fine tune” press the VOL+ or VOL– button.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 22 Tuning Procedure (Sort) ENG You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU VOL ◆ Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been automatically stored. MENU B o ◆ Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that you watch most often. VOL CH 1 PinP ON SWAP Press the MENU button and move to “Setup” option. MULTI ROTATE CH SCAN Menu Picture Sound Time Setup Function PinP Sel.
11318A#3 Page 23 ENG By pressing the P.STD button, you can sequentially select any one of the five possible preferred analogue picture presets. 1 -/-- Press the P.STD button. ➞ Custom ➞ Standard ➞ Dynamic ➞ Movie ➞ Mild 0 P/C S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD ◆ Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will be changed as follows. P.MENU VOL MENU VOL CH to on he 12:44 PM Picture Adjustment rt” L– 8/17/05 Custom Select this mode to view the adjusted picture you want.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 24 Picture Menu Adjustment ENG -/-- 0 If you select this mode, you can directly adjust “Brightness” without “MENU” option. P/C T b il S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU VOL e.g. Brightness Adjustment by “P.MENU” button. MENU VOL 1 Press the “P. MENU” button on the remote control. ◆ “Picture” menu is displayed. 2 Move to “Brightness” by pressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button and press the VOL+ or VOL–button. 3 Adjust “Brightness” by VOL+ or VOL – buttons.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 25 Sound Adjustment ENG There is a choice of four audio settings. By pressing the S.STD button any one of the five settings can be in the sequence illustrated. 1 7 8 9 -/-- 0 P/C Press the S.STD button. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE ◆ whenever this button is pressed, the mode will be changed as follows. P.STD MENU P.MENU ➞ Custom ➞ Standard ➞ Music ➞ Movie ➞ Speech e Custom Select this mode to hear the adjusted sound you want.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 26 Sound Adjustment (Surround) ENG 1 -/-- 0 P/C ◆ As you press it repeatedly it changes in the order of Mono, Concert, Stadium and Off. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU VOL Y w Press the “SURROUND” button. MENU VOL Off You cannot hear stereophonic sound. Mono Select this mode to hear normal mono signal in stereophonic sound. Concert Select this mode to hear music similar to a performance in a concert hall (available for stereo broadcasting).
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 27 Setting the Timer ENG You can select a time period of between 15 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. rt, 1 Press the SLEEP button. POWER ◆ Whenever this button is pressed, the time will be changed. n Off ➞ 15 ➞ 30 ➞ 45 ➞ 60 ➞ 90 ➞ 120 ➞ 150 ➞ 180 ➞ m D TV/VIDEO SLEEP DISPLAY MUTE + ◆ During the last minute before switching to stand-by mode, a clock symbol and the indication ” 1 Off” are displayed.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 28 Setting the On/Off Timer ENG S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD P.MENU By setting the ON/OFF time, the set carries out alarm and automatic off function. MENU 1 VOL VOL MULTI ROTATE CH SCAN L B 2 SWAP Press the MENU button. ◆ The “Menu” picture is displayed on the screen. CH PinP ON P C Move “Time” option by pressing the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons and press the VOL+ or VOL– buttons. ◆ “Time” picture is displayed on the screen.
11318A#3 8/17/05 Page 29 Extra Functions ENG Press the MENU button. Move to a function by pressing the CH▲ or CH▼ button. Adjust it by pressing the VOL+ or VOL– button. Language ◆ To view the “MENU” mode with the language spoken in your Area. Blue screen ◆ When no picture signal is input, or the signal is weak, the screen reverts to a blue background colour. To continue viewing very weak signals disable this feature.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 30 Picture in Picture (Option) ENG With this function you can display a “PIP screen” (small picture) within the main picture of TV program or video input. In this way you can watch or monitor TV program or the video input from any connected equipment while watching TV or other video input. For information about connection of other equipment, see page 7-12. PinP PinP : On Sel. : TV Pr. No. : P67 Size ➣ P C M Sel. 1 Set 2 PinP PinP : On Sel. : TV Pr. No.
y s 11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 31 Picture in Picture (Option) ENG ➣ Preference : Concerning the functions of “PinP : On”. PIP ON/OFF button ◆ Press this button to operate ON/OFF function of PIP on the remote control directly. CH▲ / ▼ button ◆ Press this button to select the channel of Sub picture. MULTI button ◆ Press the MULTI button to view memorized channels to a maximum of 16 on the Sub picture spontaneously. ROTATE button ◆ Press the ROTATE button.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 32 Convergence Adjustment ENG LIST/FLOF MIX INDEX CANCEL STORE SUBPAGE F/T/B HOLD REVEAL CONV. ESCAPE R/B If Color blurring occurs on the picture or picture is out of focus, press the CONV. for adjustment. Upon completion of the adjustment, the color of “ “ changes to white TV/TEXT i PAGE ? 1 Press the CONV. button. 2 Press the R/B button, “Red” or “Blue” is displayed alternately. 3 To adjust horizontality.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 33 Teletext Operation ENG Teletext is additional information that is broadcast by the TV station along with the TV programme. The built-in Teletext decoder of your set enables you to display this additional information on the screen. Teletext is transmitted in the form of texts or graphic representations, or as subtitles to the TV programme. The latter is intended to help the hard of hearing. Teletext is transmitted page by page.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 34 Teletext Operation ENG ➣ ◆ This function is used when the characters on the TV screen are hard to read. Pressing it the 1st time expands the TOP half of the display only. Pressing it the 2nd time expands the bottom half of the display only. Pressing it the 3rd time returns the display to its original size.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 35 Teletext Operation ENG ➣ ds How to store textpages (list mode) List mode is a convenient way of accessing some teletext pages without the need to enter page numbers. In this mode, 4 page numbers can be preset for each programme number 0 to 59. A maximum of 240 pages can be programmed (e.g. 4 pages x 60 programme numbers). Any one of these 4 pages can be displayed instantly by pressing the corresponding “colour-coded” button on the remote control.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 36 Specification ENG AREA CH. DISPLAY ➣ RECEIVE CHANNEL ASIA/ CIS/ W.EUROPE E.
A 11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 37 Specification ENG AREA CH. DISPLAY RECEIVE CHANNEL ASIA/ CIS/ W.EUROPE E.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 38 Trouble Shooting ENG No picture. No sound. ◆ Not plugged into A.C. supply. ◆ Not switched on. ◆ Check contrast, brightness and volume settings. Normal picture. No sound. ◆ Check volume level. ◆ Check sound mute button on remote control. ◆ Check system No colour. Normal sound. ◆ Check colour level. ◆ Check system Interference on screen. Distorted sound. ◆ Electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, fluorescent light. Multiple image. Snowy picture. Distorted sound.
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 39 Memo ENG 39
11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 40 – 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 fault condition may be present.
