TX-R75/TX-R45 TX-R78 COLOR TELEVISION Owner s Instructions
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:, 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: ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 5% of the total television viewing per week. Wide screen format televisions (6:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 6:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 5% of the total television viewing per week. Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for 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.
C ONTENTS Chapter : Your New TV................ 5 List of Features........................................... 5 Accessories.............................................. 5 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV............................ 6 Front Panel Buttons................................ 6 Side Panel Jacks................................... 7 Rear Panel Jacks................................... 8 Remote Control.................................... 9 Chapter : Installation................. Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas......................... Antennas with 00-ohm Flat Twin Leads............... Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads.................. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas..................... Connecting Cable TV..................................... Cable without a Cable Box.......................... Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels.. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting a VCR........................................ 5 Connecting an S-VHS VCR.......................... 6 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV......... 7 Connecting a DVD Player.................................. 7 Connecting a Camcorder................................... 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control...................... 9 Chapter : Operation.................. 0 Turning the TV On and Off................................. 0 Plug & Play Feature...................................... 0 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays.................... Viewing the Menus................................ Viewing the Display............................... Selecting a Menu Language................................. Memorizing the Channels.................................. 4 Selecting the Video Signal-source..................... 4 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)........ 5 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method).......... 6 Changing Channels....................................... 7 Using the Channel Buttons.......................... 7 Directly Accessing Channels......................... 7 Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel... 7 Labeling the Channels..................................... 8 Setting the Clock......................................... 9 Customizing the Picture................................... Using Automatic Picture Settings............................ Adjusting the Volume..................................... 4 Using the Mute Button............................. 4 Customizing the Sound.................................... 5 Using Automatic Sound Settings............................. 6 Viewing an External Signal Source........................... 7 Setting the Signal Source............................ 7 Assigning Names to External input mode............... 8
C ONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features............. 9 Changing the Color Tone.................................. 9 Changing the Screen Size.................................. 40 Digital Noise Reduction................................... 4 Tilt (Option)............................................ 4 Using the R.Surf Feature................................... 4 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack............. 44 Extra sound settings (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound or Pseudo Stereo).. 45 Setting the On/Off Timer................................... 46 Setting the Sleep Timer.................................... 47 Setting the Preferred Volume Level........................... 48 Using the V-Chip......................................... 49 Viewing Closed Captions.................................. 56 Setting the Blue Screen Mode............................... 57 Setting The On/Off Melody................................. 58 Viewing the Demonstration................................. 59 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting............. 60 Identifying Problems...................................... 60 Appendix............................ 6 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV........................... 6 Using Your TV in Another Country........................... 6 Specifications........................................... 6 4
Y OUR N EW TV Chapter One Y OUR N EW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: Full Flat Screen Easy-to-use remote control Easy-to-use on-screen menu system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV s memory Automatic channel tuning for up to 8 channels A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening Built-in, dual channel speakers A special sleep timer V-Chip function 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 AAA Batteries Owner s Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual Warranty Card; EA/ Registration Card 5
Y OUR N EW 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. TX-R45 / TX-R75 TX-R78 MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. «VOL and + Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu. CH and CH Press to change channels. Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. fl TIMER indicator When the TV is turned on, the TIMER indicator blinks five times. This indicator illuminates when the TIMER mode is set to the On position after setting the clock and either the On timer or Off timer, with the remote control. Even if the power is turned off, this indicator stays lit. (Clock must be set before using this function.) POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. 6
Y OUR N EW 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 page 8.) TX-R75 TX-R78 TX-R44 AUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game. «VIDEO INPUT jack Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game. SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. Note: In S-Video mode, Audio Output depends what kind of audio input source is connected to the side audio input jacks (AV). 7
Y OUR N EW 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 DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7. 8
Y OUR N EW TV VIDEO INPUT jack Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. «AUDIO INPUTS (INPUT and )/DVD AUDIO INPUTS (INPUT ) Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. Use these jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the DVD video input jacks. When not using the DVD jacks, these audio jacks function as audio for Video or S-VIDEO. AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT jacks These audio-video signals are identical to A/V signals being displayed on the big screen. (Typically used as the input signals for a recording VCR.) SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack (Depends on the model) S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. Note: In S-Video mode, Audio Output depends what kind of audio input source is connected to the side audio input jacks (AV). fl COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect video from a DVD player. Note: Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD mode. VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. 9
Y OUR N EW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. POWER Turns the TV on and off. PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. «Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV. +00 Press to select channels over 00. For example, to select channel, press +00, then press and. TV/VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/cable, VCR). CH and CH (Channel Up/Down) Press CH or CH to change channels. MUTE Press to temporarily cut off the sound. VOL -, VOL + Press increase or decrease the volume. INFO Press to see the time, channel, etc., on-screen. Also press to exit (quit) the menu system. EXIT Press the menu to exit. fl SLEEP Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. MENU Displays the main on-screen menu. MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast). æ Up,Down,Left, Right (,,ˇ, )/ ENTER Press to select highlight up, down, left, or right. While using the onscreen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item. R-SURF Press the SURF button to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay. 0
I NSTALLATION Chapter Two I NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see Antennas with 00-ohm Flat Twin Leads below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads on next page. If you have two antennas, see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on next page. Antennas with 00-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears ) that has 00-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 00-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. Plug the adaptor into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel.
I NSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
I NSTALLATION 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. Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN or simply, IN. Connect this cable to a two-way splitter. Incoming Cable Splitter Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box
I NSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (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. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box 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. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch TV Rear After you ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the A position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the B position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to B, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box s output channel, which is usually channel or 4.) 4
I NSTALLATION 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 -4). Skip step if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. Incoming Cable or Antenna VCR Rear Panel Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Coaxial Cable TV Rear Panel A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store). 4 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Audio Cable TV Rear Panel 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Video Cable TV Rear Panel Follow the instructions in Viewing an External Signal Source to view your VCR tape. 5
I NSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS VCR (Depends on the model) 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.) To begin, follow steps in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. VCR Rear Panel Coaxial Cable TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Audio Cable TV Rear Panel Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number. Connect an S-video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Video Cable TV Rear Panel An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) 6
I NSTALLATION Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. TV Rear Panel Audio Cable VCR Input Panel (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.) Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. TV Rear Panel Video Cable VCR Input Panel Refer to your VCR s instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. DVD Player Rear Panel Audio Cable TV Rear Panel Connect a video cable between the COMPO- NENT INPUT (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the DVD player. DVD Player Rear Panel Video Cable TV Rear Panel Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual. 7
I NSTALLATION 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 an External Signal Source on page 7) Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. Camcorder Output Jacks Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV. Camcorder Output Jacks Audio Cable Y-Connector TV Side Panel Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the side of the TV. Camcorder Output Jacks Video Cable TV Side Panel The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two cables. Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your TV may be different. 8
I NSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won t be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) 9
O PERATION Chapter Three O PERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. 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 and Clock. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message Plug & Play is displayed. It flickers for a little while and then the Language menu is automatically displayed. Plug & Play Press the ˇ or button to select the desired language. Setup More Language : English Blue Screen : On Melody : On Demonstration Adjust Skip Press the MENU button then the Ant Input check is automatically displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press the ENTER button and then the Channel menu is automatically displayed. Ant Input check Auto Program Skip 4 Press the ˇ or button to select signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- 0 Adjust Skip
O PERATION 5 Press the MENU button and then the Auto Program is automatically displayed. Auto Program Air Start Enter Skip 6 Press the ENTER button to start Auto Program or press the MENU button to return. (refer to Auto program on page 5.) The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Auto Program Air 7 Stop Enter Skip 7 Press the ENTER button and then press the ˇ or button to move the hour or minute. Set the hour or minute by pressing the or button. (refer to Setting the Clock on page 9.) Time Clock - - : - - am On Timer - - : - - am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 8 When you have finished, press the MENU button. The message Enjoy your watching.. is displayed. Enjoy your watching.. 9 Setup If you want to reset this Time feature Plug & Play ()Press the MENU button. V-Chip Caption () to select the Setup, then press the ENTER button. () to select Plug & Play, then press the ENTER button. The message Plug & Play is displayed. Note: Plug & Play feature doesn t work when in the AV mode.
O PERATION Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after two minutes. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel and Setup. Move Enter Exit Use the and buttons to highlight one of the 5 icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon s sub-menu. You can also use the MENU, CH and VOL buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. Press the EXIT button to exit. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Press the INFO button. The on-screen display shows any or all of the following: Active channel, the channel label, signal, picture mode, sound mode, MTS and the current time. Air 0 Signal : Mono Picture : Dynamic Sound : Custom MTS : Stereo : 00 am The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds.
O PERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select Setup, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Setup to select Language, then press the ENTER button. Setup More Language : English Blue Screen : On Melody : On Demonstration Move Adjust Return Press the ˇ or button to select the appropriate language: English, Español or Français. Press the EXIT button to exit. Configuración Más Idioma : Español Pantalla Azul : Enc. Melodía : Enc. Demostración Mover Ajustar Regresar
O PERATION 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. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select Channel, then press the ENTER button Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- to select Air/CATV. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- Move Adjust Return Repeatedly press the ˇ or button to cycle through these choices: Air (antenna) STD, HRC or IRC (all cable TV) Press the EXIT button to exit. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : STD Name : ---- Move Adjust Return Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area. At this point the signal source has been selected. Proceed to Storing Channels in Memory (next page). 4
O PERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps ~ on previous page. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- Move Adjust Return to select Auto Program and then press the ENTER button. The Auto Program is automatically displayed. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Program". The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Auto Program Air Start Enter Return The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. After all the available channels are stored, the Channel menu reappears. Press the MENU button to skip and press the ENTER button to stop. Auto Program Air 5 Stop Press the EXIT button to exit. Enter Return 5
O PERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete. Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select Channel, then press the ENTER button. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- to select Add/Delete, then press the ENTER button. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- to select Added or Deleted then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Added Name : ---- 6
O PERATION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 7, press then 7. The TV will change channels when you press the second number. When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized. To select a channel over 00, press the +00 button. (For channel, press +00 then then.) To change to single-digit channels (0 9) faster, press 0 before the single digit. (For channel 4 press 0 then 4.) Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then, use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them. 7
O PERATION Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., CBS, ESPN, PBS, CNN, etc.) A label consists of four 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. Press the CH or CH button to tune to the channel that will be labeled. Air Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select Channel, then press the ENTER button. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- Note: You cannot select Name in the AV mode. to select Name. Press the ENTER button to begin labeling. The leftmost field will be highlight. (Each label has four fields. See top paragraph.) 4 to select a letter, a number, * or a blank. (Pressing or button results in this sequence: A, B,...Z, *, blank, 0,,...9). Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : P--- Move Adjust Return 5 Press the button to switch to the next field, which will be highlight. Select a second letter or digit using the or button, as above. Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press the EXIT button to exit. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : PBS Move Adjust Return 8
O PERATION Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option : Setting the Clock Manually Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select Setup, then press the ENTER button. Setup Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Press the ENTER button to select Time. Press the ENTER button to select Clock. Time Clock - - : - - am On Timer - - : - - am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 Press the ENTER button to select Clock Mode. Press the or button to select Manual, then press the ENTER button. Clock Clock Mode : Manual Clock Set - Auto - : - - am 4 Press the or button to select Clock Set, then press the ENTER button. Press the ˇ or button to move to Hour or Minute. Set the clock you want by pressing the or button. Clock Clock Mode : Manual Clock Set 09 : 0 am Move Adjust Return When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (am or pm). You can change the hours by pressing the or button repeatedly (or by holding down either of these buttons). The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. Press the EXIT button to exit. 9
O PERATION Option : Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select Setup, then press the ENTER button. Setup Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Press the ENTER button to select Time. Press the ENTER button to select Clock. Time Clock - - : - - am On Timer - - : - - am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 Press the ENTER button to select Clock Mode. Press the or button to select Auto, then press the ENTER button. Clock Clock Mode : Manual Clock Set - Auto - : - - am Certain broadcasts may not transmit the correct time. In this case, set the time manually. 4 Press the or button to select PBS Channel. Press the ˇ or button to select your local PBS channel. Clock Clock Mode : Auto PBS Channel : Air Time Zone : ATL. DST : No Move Adjust Return continued... 0
O PERATION 5 Press the or button to select Time Zone, then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select the time zone for your local area, then press the ENTER button. ATL. : Atlantic EAST : Eastern CEN. : Central MTN. : Mountain PAC. : Pacific ALAS. : Alaska HAW. : Hawaii Clock Clock Mode : Auto PBS Channel : Air Time Zone ATL. : EAST DST CEN. : No MTN. PAC. ALAS. HAW. The set time can be changed according to the broadcasting station and signal when you set up auto time. If there is a difference between the real time and set time, please set up manual time. 6 Press the or button to select DST (Daylight Saving Time), then press the ENTER button. Press the or button to select Yes or No, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Clock Clock Mode : Auto PBS Channel : Air Time Zone : ATL. DST : No Yes
O PERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the Automatic settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the or button to select Picture, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal Press the or button to select Custom, then press the ENTER button. (The words Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint will appear on the screen.) Picture Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select a particular item, then press the ENTER button. Custom Contrast : 00 Brightness : 45 Sharpness : 75 Color : 5 Tint : G 55 R 45 4 Press the ˇ or button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. For example, if you select Brightness, pressing the button increases it. Press the EXIT button to exit. Brightness 55 Move Adjust Return After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 0 seconds).
O PERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ( Dynamic, Standard and Movie ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select Picture, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal Press the ENTER button again. to select the Dynamic, Standard Movie or Custom picture setting, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size : Custom Dynamic Standard Movie : Normal Custom : Normal Picture Press the EXIT button to exit. Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is brightlight in the room. Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. Choose Movie when viewing the movie. Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference (see Customizing the Picture, page ).
O PERATION 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 using the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word Mute will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. Mute To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL + or VOL button. 4
O PERATION Customizing the Sound You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble and balance according to individual preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automatic settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Sound, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off to select Custom, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off to select a particular item, then press the ENTER button. Custom Bass : 50 Treble : 50 Balance : L 50 R 50 4 Press the ˇ or button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. For example, if you select Treble, pressing the button increases it. Treble 55 Move Adjust Return Press the EXIT button to exit. 5
O PERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings ( Standard, Music, Movie and Speech ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select Custom, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off to select the Sound, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button again. repeatedly to select the Standard, Music Movie, Speech or Custom sound settings, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Standard Custom Custom MTS Music Movie : Mono Speech Auto Volume : Custom Off Press the EXIT button to exit. Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. Choose Movies when watching movies. Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news). Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings. (see Customizing the Sound, page 5). 6
O PERATION Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input Quick way to access the external signal source: Just press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. Press the ENTER button again. to select signal source, then press the ENTER button. TV AV ---- AV ---- S-Video ---- Component ---- Source List AV 7
O PERATION Assigning Names to External input mode Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input to select the Edit Name, then press the ENTER button. Source List : AV Edit Name Input to select the Source List, then press the ENTER button. Edit Name AV : ---- AV : ---- S-Video : ---- Component : ---- 4 to select external device (VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Sat. STB, AV Recv., DVD Recv., Game, Camcorder, DVD Combo), then press the ENTER button. Set other signal sources (AV, S-Video, Component) using the same method as listed above. Edit Name AV ---- : VCR AV : ---- DVD Cable STB S-Video : ---- Sat. STB Component AV Recv. : ---- DVD Recv. Game Camcorder DVD Combo AV VCR Press the EXIT button to exit. 8
S PECIAL F EATURES Chapter Four S PECIAL F EATURES Changing the Color Tone Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Picture, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select Color Tone, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select Cool, Cool, Normal, Warm or Warm according to personal preference, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Cool Color Tone : Normal Color Size : Normal Warm Warm 9
S PECIAL F EATURES Changing the Screen Size Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Picture, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select Size, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select Normal or Zoom, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Picture Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal Zoom Normal Zoom Normal (4:) : Sets the picture to 4: normal mode. Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. 40
S PECIAL F EATURES 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. Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Picture, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Custom Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select Digital NR, then press the ENTER button. Picture More Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0 to select On, then press the ENTER button. More Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0On Picture Pressing the or button will alternate between On and Off. Press the EXIT button to exit. 4
S PECIAL F EATURES Tilt (Depends on the model) Due to the Earth s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Picture, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode : Dynamic Custom Color Tone : Warm Size : Normal to select Tilt. Picture More Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0 Move Adjust Return Press the ˇ or button to adjust the Tilt. Press the EXIT button to exit. Picture More Digital NR : Off Tilt : Move Adjust Return 4
S PECIAL F EATURES Using the R.Surf Feature 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 R.Surf to 5 minutes, then switch channels. After minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the R.Surf feature: While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the R.SURF button. The onscreen display will read Surf off. Surf Off Press the R.SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals, up to five minutes. The time will be decreasing while you are setting up the timer. And you will reset it when you pass five minutes or turn it off. Surf 0: 0 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen. When the time runs out, the TV will return to the channel you were watching when you set the timer. 4
S PECIAL F EATURES 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.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Sound, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off Quick way to access the MTS: Just press the MTS button on the remote control. to select the MTS, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off to select Mono, Stereo or SAP, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Mono Auto Volume : Stereo Off SAP The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is Mono, Stereo or SAP. Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. 44
S PECIAL F EATURES Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound or Pseudo Stereo) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. Auto volume lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound out put when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. Turbo Sound Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. Pseudo Stereo Pseudo Stereo converts a monaural sound signal into two identical left and right channels. Once the Pseudo Stereo is set to On or Off, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the button to select the Sound, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Mono Auto Volume : Off to select the required item (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound, Pseudo Stereo), then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Mono Auto Volume : Off On to select On, then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom Custom MTS : Mono Auto Volume : Off On Press the EXIT button to exit. 45
S PECIAL F EATURES Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Setup, then press the ENTER button. Setup Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Before using the timer, you must set the TV s clock. (See Setting the Clock on page 9). When any of the timers are set, the Timer LED will illuminate (front panel of TV.) Press the ENTER button to select Time. Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 00am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 to select the On Timer, then press the ENTER button. repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.) Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 00am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 Move Adjust Return 4 Press the button to select the minutes. (The minutes digits will be highlighted.) to select the appropriate minutes. Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 0am OffOff Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 Move Adjust Return 46 5 Press the button to select On or Off. to turn the on-timer On. (Repeatedly pressing the or button will alternate between On and Off.) When finished, press the button. Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 0am On Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 Move Adjust Return To deactivate the On timer, select Off during this step.
S PECIAL F EATURES 6 To set the Off Timer, press the or button to select Off Timer. Press the ENTER button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps ~5 above.) When finished setting the timer, press the EXIT button to exit. Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 0am On Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 Move Adjust Return Absent Power Off When you set the timer On, your television will eventually be turned off, if you do not operate any controls during the 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 (when you are away on holiday, for example). Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 0 to 80 minutes). Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. After about 5 seconds, the sleep display will disappear from the screen, and the time interval will be set. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from Off to 80 ). Sleep Timer : 0 47
S PECIAL F EATURES Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Setup, then press the ENTER button. Setup Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Press the ENTER button to select Time. Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 0am On Off Timer : 00pm On Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 0 to select On Timer Volume. Press the ˇ or button to adjust volume level. Time Clock 09: 0am On Timer 06: 0am On Off Timer : 00pm On Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 5 Press the EXIT button to exit. Move Adjust Return 48
S PECIAL F EATURES Using the V-Chip 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, channel-auto program features do not function. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Setup, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Setup to select the V-Chip, then press the ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - The Enter PIN screen will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number, Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is 0-0-0-0. After entering a valid PIN number, the V-Chip screen will appear. and select Change PIN. <USA> V-Chip V-Chip Lock : No TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change PIN <Canada> More Canadian French Change PIN V-Chip 4 While the Change pin field is selected, press the ENTER button. The Change pin screen will appear. Choose any 4-digits for your PIN and enter them. Change PIN Enter New PIN : - - - - Confirm New PIN Confirm New PIN : - - - - Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control keys in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0: POWER OFF MUTE 8 4 POWER ON. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the Confirm new pin screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized. Press the EXIT button to exit. 49
S PECIAL F EATURES How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Setup, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Setup to select the V-Chip, then press the ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - The Enter PIN screen will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number, To enable the V-Chip feature, press the button so that the V-Chip Lock field is Yes. (Pressing the button will alternate between Yes and No.) <USA> V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change PIN <Canada> V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. Press the MENU button to display the menu. to select the Setup, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption Setup to select the V-Chip, then press the ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - 50 The Enter PIN screen will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number,
S PECIAL F EATURES to select the TV Parental Guidelines, then press the ENTER button. <USA> V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change PIN <Canada> V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English 4 The TV Parental Guidelines screen will appear. Press the, buttons to select one of the six agebased categories: TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over ----------------------------------- TV-G General audience TV-PG Parent Guidance TV-4 Viewers 4 and over TV-MA Mature audience TV Parental guidelines All FV V S L D TV-Y U TV-Y7 U U TV-G U TV-PG U U U U U TV-4 U U U U U TV-MA U U U U B: Blocked U: Unblocked 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). The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See next step.) 5 At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button: Depending on your existing setup, a letter U or B will be selected. (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) While the U or B is red, press the or button to block or unblock the category. Press the MENU button once to save the TV Parental Guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected, and no letters will be selected. To exit this screen, press the MENU button again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the or button and then repeat the process. Note : The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-4 and TV-MA have additional options. See the next step to change any of the following sub-ratings: FV: Fantasy violence D: Dialog L: Adult language S: Sexual situation V: Violence Note : The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive. For example, if you block TV-Y category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-4 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together similarly. (See next section.) continued... 5