AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 1 DIGITAL TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER Register your product at www.samsung.
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AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 3 Contents ◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Control Panel................................................................................................. Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................ Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control............................................. Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ............................
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 4 ➢ Contents (continued) ◆ USING YOUR TELEVISION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... Customizing the Picture Settings................................................................... Selecting the Picture Size.............................................................................. Setting the Digital NR (Digital Noise Reduction) .........................
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 5 Control Panel ➢ The actual configuration of your TV may be different, depending on your model. Front of the TV 1 2 ➢ ➢ ◆ You can use the 3 C/P. 4 5 6 1) 2) 3) 4) Switch the TV on and off Remote control sensor Standby & Timer indicator Display the on-screen menu 5) Adjust the volume 6) Select channels buttons to switch on the TV when it is in standby mode. ◆ The + and C/P.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 6 Infrared Remote Control ➢ Buttons and markings are subject to change.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 7 Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control 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.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 8 Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: T ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite network Rear of the TV or Cable Television Network 1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the ANT IN on the rear of the television.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 9 Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of your television. 1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket. ➢ The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the television and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. 2 Press the “ ” (On/Off) button on the front of the television. The Standby indicator on the front of the television Result: lights up.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 10 Plug & Play Feature ➢ When the television is initially powered on, three basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the language, channel and clock. Plug & Play TV Language 1 English Deutsch Español Italiano Svenska If the television is in Standby mode, press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control. Result: 2 Move Enter Skip The message Plug & Play is displayed.
n r y g AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 11 Changing Channels ➢ It may take some time to display a channel if your chosen channel has the MHEG feature. Using the P / buttons. Press the P /P button on the remote control ( C/P. on the front of TV). The TV changes channels in sequence. You can select all channels (analog and digital channels) that the TV has memorized. ➢ You can not select channels that were either erased or not memorized. Using the numeric (0~9) buttons.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 12 Viewing the Demonstration ➢ TV To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Child Lock Blue screen : On Melody : On Demonstration Move Enter √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 1 Press the MENU ( Result: 2 ) button. The main menu is displayed. ➞ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 13 Previewing the DTV Menu System ➢ Available in DTV mode. Preset to the DTV mode by using the TV/DTV button. To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust the various settings available, refer to the following illustration. Press the “D.MENU” button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 14 Choosing Your Language When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Preference. Result: 3 The options available in the Preference group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( Result: 4 The DTV menu is displayed. The OSD Language is selected. Press the ENTER ( Result: ) button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 15 Updating the Channel List Automatically You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new services or if you move the TV to a new location. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result: 3 The options available in the Channel group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( Result: 4 The DTV menu is displayed. The Auto Store is selected. Press the ENTER ( Result: ➢ ) button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 16 Updating the Channel List Manually You can specify the channel or frequency for a fast channel search. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Manual Store. 5 Press the ENTER ( Result: 6 Y ) button. ) button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 17 Editing Your Favourite Channels . You can edit your favourite channels using the colour buttons. 1 Press the D.MENU button. The DTV menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Favourite Channels. 5 Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: The Favourite Channels menu is displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 18 Editing Your Favourite Channels (continued) ◆ Move 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Favourite Channels. 5 Press the ENTER ( 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required channel. 7 Press the green button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 19 Setting up the Parental Lock This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by a 4-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) code that is defined by the user. The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a PIN code (you can change it later, if necessary). 1 Press the D.MENU button. The DTV menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Preference.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 20 Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may appear blank or out of date as result of the information broadcast on a given channel. The display will dynamically update as soon as new information becomes available.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 21 Using the Scheduled List If you make a scheduled viewing list of programmes you may like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled programme at the scheduled time even if you are watching another programme. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER ( 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Scheduled List. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: 4 .
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 22 Using the Scheduled List (continued) 8 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the required frequency (Once, Daily, or Weekly). Press the ENTER ( ) button. 9 When you are satisfied with your settings, save the adjusted schedule by pressing the red button. Result: The scheduled list is displayed again. 10 If you want to edit the scheduled programme, select a programme by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the Green button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 23 Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: e The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER ( 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Now & Next Guide or Full Guide. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: ) button. The selected guide menu is displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 24 Selecting Category Colours You can change the colours for categories. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: The options available in the Guide group are displayed. 2 Press the ENTER ( 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Now & Next Guide or Full Guide. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: 4 ) button. The selected guide menu is displayed. Press the yellow button. Result: A pop up screen that enables you to select category colours is displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 25 Viewing Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels. 1 Press the D.MENU button. The DTV menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. The options available in the Channel group are displayed. Result : 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel List. Press the ENTER ( ) button. The channel list is displayed. Result : . ➢ ) button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 26 Using the Preferences You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences. ◆ Activating/deactivating the Subtitle Y p ◆ Changing the default value for subtitle and audio languages ◆ Activating/deactivating the Digital Text 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Feature. Result: 3 The DTV menu is displayed. The options available in the Feature group are displayed. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
e AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 27 Viewing Product Information You can view your product information. For service or repair please contact a Samsung authorized dealer. 1 Press the D.MENU button. The DTV menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System. The options available in the System group are Result: displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( ) button. The Product Information is selected. Result: 4 Press the ENTER ( ) button again.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:15 AM Page 28 Upgrading the Software (Option) To keep your product up-to-date with new Digital Television features, software upgrades are periodically broadcast as part of the normal Television signal. It will automatically detect these signals and display the software upgrade banner. You are given the option to install the upgrade. ◆ Upgrade Now If you select Upgrade Now, the iDTV immediately installs the new upgrade and then restarts.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 29 Viewing Common Interface This contains information on CAM inserted in the CI slot and displays it. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System. Result: The options available in the System group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Common Interface. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: 5 ) button. The Application Info. is selected.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 30 Selecting the CI Menu This helps the user select an item from the CAM-supported menu. 1 Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 The options available in the System group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Common Interface. Press the ENTER ( ) button. Result: 6 ) button. The technical information for signal status is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select CI Menu. Press the ENTER ( ) button.
d. AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 31 Resetting You can reset the values stored to the factory default values. ➢ 1 The Reset operation deletes all channel information and user preferences returning all values to their default factory state. Press the D.MENU button. Result: 2 The DTV menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select System. Result: The options available in the System group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Reset.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 32 Storing Channels Automatically ➢ TV Channel √ √ √ √ √ Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name Move Enter You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and clear any channels you do not wish to watch.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 33 Sorting the Stored Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. TV d 1 Press the MENU ( Result: 2 Channel ) button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result: Move The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 34 Storing Channels Manually ➢ TV You can store the channels, including those received via cable networks.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 35 Storing Channels Manually (continued) 15 If you do not know the channel numbers, select Search by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press the œ or √ button to start the search. Result: 16 TV Programme Colour System Sound System Search Channel Store The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen. If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see the following steps.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 36 Skipping Unwanted Channels ➢ TV You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you scanned. When you scan through the stored channels, those you have chosen to skip are not displayed. Channel √ √ √ √ √ Auto Store Manual Store Add/Delete Sort Name All of the channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are displayed during scanning.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 37 Assigning Names to Channels ➢ Not available in DTV or external input mode. Channel names will be assigned automatically when channel information is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowing you to assign new names. 1 Press the MENU ( Result: 2 TV Channel ) button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Channel. Result: Move The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 38 Changing the Picture Standard You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Picture TV Mode Size Digital NR Tilt : Dynamic : Normal : Off :0 √ √ √ 1 Result: 2 Move Enter Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour ▼ More Move : Dynamic Dynamic Standard : 80 Movie : 50 Custom : 50 : 50 Enter Return 3 6 ) button again. The options available in the Mode group are displayed with Mode selected. ) button.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 39 Customizing the Picture Settings Your television has several settings which allow you to control picture quality. 1 Press the MENU ( ) button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture. 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.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 40 Selecting the Picture Size Picture TV Mode Size Digital NR Tilt √ : Dynamic : Auto Wide √ √ : Off :0 You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements simply by pressing the “P.SIZE ( )” button.
n. AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 41 Using the Tilt Control Feature If you find that the picture received is slightly tilted to one side, you can adjust the tilt setting. 1 Press the MENU ( Result: 2 Picture Mode Size Digital NR Tilt ) button. The main menu is displayed. : Dynamic : Normal : Off :0 √ √ √ Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Picture. Result: The options available in the Picture group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Tilt.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 42 Changing the Sound Standard TV You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 43 Adjusting the Sound Settings The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. TV 1 Press the MENU ( Result: 2 ) button. The main menu is displayed. The options available in the Sound group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Equalizer. 5 Press the ENTER ( Result: 6 Move Enter Return ) button. Equalizer TV R ) button. The options available in the Equalizer group are displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 44 Extra Sound Settings ◆ Auto Volume TV 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.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 45 Selecting the Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the television is powered on or off. 1 Press the MENU ( Result: 2 TV Plug & Play Language : English Time Child Lock Blue screen : Off Melody : On Demonstration ) button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Setup. Result: The options available in the Setup group are displayed. 3 Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Melody.
2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 46 Selecting the Sound Mode 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.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 47 Setting and Displaying the Current 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. ➢ 1 Press the MENU ( ) button. Result: Press the ENTER ( 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Time. 5 Press the ENTER ( 6 Press the ENTER ( 7 Press the œ or √ button to move to the hour or minute.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 48 Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. TV Setup √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Plug & Play Language : English Time Child Lock Blue screen : Off Melody : On Demonstration Move Enter TV Clock 11 : 00 Sleep Timer On Timer -- : -Off Timer -- : -On Timer Volume Adjust :30 min Off Off : 10 Return Press the MENU ( Result: 2 The main menu is displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 49 Switching the Television On and Off Automatically You can set the On/Off timers so that the television will be switched on/off automatically at the time you select. ➢ 1 The first step is to set the television’s clock (refer to “Setting and Displaying the Current Time” on the page 47). If you have not yet set the clock, the message Set the clock first is displayed. Press the MENU ( Result: 2 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Time.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 50 Setting the Preferred Volume Level ➢ The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. TV Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time Child Lock Blue screen : Off Melody : On Demonstration Move Enter TV √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Clock 11 : 00 Sleep Timer : Off On Timer 06 : 00 On Off Timer 23 : 00 On On Timer Volume : 10 Adjust English - 50 Return Press the MENU ( Result: 2 ) button. The main menu is displayed.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 51 Locking the Channel ➢ Not available in DTV mode. 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. By keeping the remote control away from unauthorised users, such as children, you can prevent them from watching unsuitable programme.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 52 Viewing an External Signal Source TV Use the remote control to switch between viewing signal from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top-boxes and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Input √ √ Source List : TV Edit Name 1 Press the MENU ( Result: Enter Source List TV DTV EXT1 EXT2 S-Video Move The main menu is displayed. Return Result: TV ) button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Input. 2 Move 3 The Source List is selected.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 53 Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: . Part A Selected page number. B Broadcasting channel identity. C Current page number or search indications. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 54 Displaying Teletext Information 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 ◆ Some pages may not be displayed To activate the teletext mode and display the contents page: English - 54 1 Select the channel providing the Teletext service using the P or P button.
n. t AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 55 Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the...
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 56 Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. 1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is increased by one and the page is then displayed. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in sequence.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 57 Storing Teletext Pages You can store up to four teletext pages to display them later at leisure. 1 Select the LIST mode using the Result: ➢ h button. Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours. The button is used to switch between the LIST and FLOF modes. 2 Press the coloured button corresponding to the page that will be replaced. 3 Enter the new page number using the numeric buttons.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 58 Connecting to External Input/Output ➢ “EXT1(RGB)” is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 59 Connecting to the Common Interface Rear of the TV ① COMMON INTERFACE PCMCIA Slot supports the DVB Common Interface (DVB-CI) standard. This connection is provided for future expansion of your Samsung DTV set allowing the installation of DVB-CI compatible peripherals, for example a DVB-CI module to support pay TV services. The availability of DVB-CI peripherals varies country by country.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 60 Connecting to the S-Video Input ➢ ➢ Please be sure to match the colour coded input terminals and cable jacks. A t The S-VIDEO and AUDIO-L/R connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. I Side of the TV ① Camcorder and VCR ① To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and AUDIO-L/R connectors must be used.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 61 Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches e A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube, so you do not normally need to degauss the television manually.
AA68-03541A-X12Eng 2005/04/28 09:16 AM Page 62 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present.
