BP68-00142A-cover 3/31/03 7:27 AM Page 2 DLPTV DLPTV Samsung Electronics of America, Inc. Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 2 Safety Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this product.
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 4 Safety Instructions • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. FCC Information • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 6 Table of Contents Your New Wide TV ..........................................................................................10 Special Features ...............................................................................................48 Replacing the Lamp .............................................................................................10 List of Features ..................................................................................................
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 8 SAMSUNG Your New Wide TV
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 10 Your New Wide TV Replacing the Lamp • A Projection TV lamp is a consumable item, and should be replaced from time to time for best projector operation. If the screen image becomes dark, or timer, lamp and Temp LEDs flicker off at the same time, you may have to replace the lamp. • When changing the lamp, you should first verify the type/model, and then use only the correct lamp replacement. The code for lamp regulation and usage is marked on the label.
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 12 Your New Wide TV List of Features Side Panel Buttons Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features: • • • • • • • • • • • • The buttons on the side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 14 Your New Wide TV Front Panel LED Indicators Rear Panel Jacks The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect two different components such as two VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and one set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV. For more information, please see “Connections”.
BP68_ A-1 3/27/03 9:36 AM Page 16 Your New Wide TV Remote Control Installing Batteries in the Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. The remote control can also operate your VCR, cable box, and DVD player. With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced.
BP68-00120A-2 3/27/03 8:23 AM Page 18 SAMSUNG Connections
BP68-00120A-2 3/27/03 8:23 AM Page 20 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting them to the TV. This requires a combiner attachment, which you can buy at an electronics store.
BP68-00120A-2 3/27/03 8:23 AM Page 22 Connections Connecting Cable TV and VCR You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels. Connecting a Cable Converter Box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to ANT-A so that you can use the TV features.
BP68-00120A-2 3/27/03 8:23 AM Page 24 Connections Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a DVD Player The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR. The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y,Pb,Pr 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder.
BP68-00120A-2 3/27/03 8:23 AM Page 26 Connections Connecting a DTV Set Top Box Connecting to Y,Pb,Pr 1 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the Component2 or Component3 AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box. 2 Component1 (480i/480p) Connect a set of audio cables between the PC AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box.
BP68-00120A-3 3/27/03 8:24 AM Page 28 SAMSUNG Operation
BP68-00120A-3 3/27/03 8:25 AM Page 30 Operation Turning the TV On and Off Selecting the Menu Language Press the Power button on the remote control or on the side panel to turn your TV on and off. Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French. Viewing the Menus and Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the Menu button on the remote control.
