BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 1 ............................................................................................................................ HC-P4363W ............. √ PROJECTION TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV List of Features........................................................................................................................ Accessories.............................................................................................................................. Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV .............................................................................. Control Buttons .....................
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 4 CONTENTS Chapter 3: TV Operation (continued) Viewing Picture-In-Picture ...................................................................................................... Activating the PIP...................................................................................................... Selecting an External Source .................................................................................... Swapping the Sub picture and Main picture ..........
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 5 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 6 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. ´ Stand-By Indicator Lights up when you turn the power off. - Power Off ; Red - Power On ; Off - Timer On ; Green ˇ Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/31/04 9:21 AM Page 7 YOUR NEW TV Using a Display Deck You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the display deck. Connection Jacks (Side or Front) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. For information on connecting equipment, see page 18. Œ VIDEO Input Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game. ´ AUDIO Inputs Connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 14~19. Œ´ˇ¨ˆØ∏”’˝ÔÒÚÆ Œ Antenna terminals Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN” and “ANT 2 IN” terminals to receive a signal from VHF/ UHF antennas or your cable system.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control (TV Funtions) You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your Set-Top box, VCR, Cable box or DVD player. See pages 67~68 for details. Œ POWER Turns the TV on and off. ´ TV/DVD Press to switch between TV and DVD mode. ˇ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control (DVD and Extra Funtions) Œ OPEN/CLOSE Press to open or close the disc tray. ´ CLEAR Press to delete a bookmark number and cancel the program play. ” RETURN Press to return to a previous menu or exit. ˇ DVD MENU Displays the DVD play’s Setup menu. ¨ Press to search backward through a disc. Press to skip the back title, chapter, or track. ˆ Press to stop the disc Ø ANGLE Press to access various camera angles on a DVD.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 11 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 2 Plug the adaptor into the “ANT 1 IN” terminal on the rear panel.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 12 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Cable TV 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. Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 1 IN” terminal on the rear panel.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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.) œ This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN”, or simply “IN”.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/31/04 9:22 AM Page 14 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 11~13). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT IN” (1 or 2) terminal on the TV and the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/31/04 9:22 AM Page 15 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/31/04 9:22 AM Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Set-Top Box to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the Set-Top Box. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/31/04 9:22 AM Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) By inputting a high-bandwidth digital content protection high-definition picture source to the DIGITAL INPUT jack on the TV, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital forms. (This DIGITAL INPUT jack is for use in the future when high-bandwidth digital content protection DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS are put on the market.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/31/04 9:22 AM Page 18 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV 3 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 19 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Additional Speakers The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to take advantage of the surround sound system. 1 Connect speaker audio cables to “SURROUND SPEAKER OUT” terminals on the TV. To improve the sound quality, connect the Red wire to the Red terminal and Black wire to the Black terminal. 2 The factory default of “SURROUND SPEAKER OUT SELECTION” is set to “INT” (Internal).
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 20 Chapter Three T V O P E R AT I O N 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, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently as below. œ Plug & Play feature doesn’t work when the V-Chip is activated or when in the A/V mode. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 21 T V O P E R AT I O N œ For details, see page 27. 5 The “Auto Program” menu is displayed. Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins memorizing all of the available stations. Plug & Play Auto Program Air 6 Stop Enter Skip Plug & Play Auto Program 75 Channels were memorized. OK Enter Skip œ For details, see page 52. 6 Plug & Play When it has finished, the “Clock Set” menu is displayed. Set the clock.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 22 T V O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 TV Input Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. There are five menu groups: “Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”, “Channel” and “Setup”. Source List Edit Name Move 2 Press the … or † button to move to an item you want in the menu. Press the œ or √ button to display, change or use the selected items. Press the ENTER button to enter items in the menu.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 23 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Language Self Focus Blue Screen Caption † More Move 2 Enter TV Return Setup Press the … or † button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 24 T V O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus) The “Self Focus” feature automatically finds the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping colors or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV. 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 25 T V O P E R AT I O N Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus The “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus” will automatically begin again after another 30 minutes, as the screen image is then fully stabilised. 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 26 T V O P E R AT I O N 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.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 27 T V O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory Automatically First, select the correct signal source (“Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”) as described on the previous page. 1 TV Channel Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ √ √ √ √ Antenna : Ant.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 28 T V O P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channel. When you press the CH or CH button, 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. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 29 T V O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): 1 TV Channel Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ √ √ √ √ Antenna : Ant.1 Air/CATV : Air Auto Program Favorite Channels Fine Tune Add/Delete † More Move Enter Return 2 Press the … or † button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 30 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV), This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control. To Store Your Favorite Channels: 1 TV Channel Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 31 T V O P E R AT I O N Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five 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. 1 Press the CH labeled. or CH button to tune to the channel that will be 2 TV Channel Press the MENU button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 32 T V O P E R AT I O N Scanning the Channels The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized. 1 TV Channel Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Move 2 Enter TV … More Name Scan Move Scan Air Air √ √ Enter 6 11 : Return 32 Return Channel Press the … or † button to select “Scan”, then press the ENTER button. The TV scans all of the channels memorized.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 33 T V O P E R AT I O N Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. 1 TV Channel Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ √ √ √ √ Antenna : Ant.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 34 T V O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Movie” by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 TV Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 35 T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint” according to personal preference. 1 TV Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 36 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Color Tone 1 TV Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size Digital NR PIP Move Enter : Dynamic : Normal : 16:9 : On Return 2 Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to increase or decrease the value of the color tone (“Warm 10~1”, “Normal” and “Cool 1~10”).
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 37 T V O P E R AT I O N Changing the Picture Size 1 TV Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size Digital NR PIP Move 2 Return œ In the “Zoom 1” and “Zoom 2” modes, lifting is available by pressing the … or † button. Size Press the … or † button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the screen format you want.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 38 T V O P E R AT I O N Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate this feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 TV Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 39 T V O P E R AT I O N Viewing Picture-In-Picture One of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PIP system allows you to watch two different pictures at once, even if you don’t have a VCR connected to your TV. Activating the PIP 1 TV Picture Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 40 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting an External Source 3 TV PIP Press the … or † button to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. PIP Source Swap Size Position Air/CATV Channel If you have not connected any equipment to the TV’s input jacks, the signal from these inputs will not appear. Move : On : TV TV AV 1 AV 2 : AV 3 : S-Video 1 : Air S-Video 2 6 : Air Enter √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Return œ For more information about external signals, see page 67).
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 41 T V O P E R AT I O N Changing the Location of the Sub picture 6 TV PIP Press the … or † button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. PIP Source Swap Size Position Air/CATV Channel Press the … or † button to select a position you want, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 42 T V O P E R AT I O N Changing the Channel of the Sub picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of sub picture, it is easy to change channels. 8 TV PIP Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select a channel you want, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 43 T V O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound by using the MUTE button. 1 Press the MUTE button on the remote control. The message “Mute” is displayed and the sound cuts off. 2 Mute To turn mute off press the MUTE button again or, press either the VOL- or VOL+ button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 44 T V O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate these sound settings by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu), or you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 TV Sound Press the MENU button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 45 T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. 1 TV Sound Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Mode : Standard Custom MTS : Stereo Auto Volume : Off Dolby Digital Digital Audio Input Move 2 TV Return Custom Press the … or † button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 46 T V O P E R AT I O N Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to “Mono”, “Stereo” or “SAP (Secondary Audio Program)”. “SAP” audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes “SAP” has unrelated information like news or weather. 1 TV Sound Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 47 T V O P E R AT I O N Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts 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. 1 TV Sound Press the MENU button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 48 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Dolby Digital The “Dolby Digital” mode allows you enjoy Dolby Digital sound effect fully with the speakers are connected to your TV. This allows various modes for the main, center, surround and woofer speakers to be selected. Enjoying Dolby Surround Sound Converts and outputs mono and stereo audio signals into a 5.1 channel surround sound audio signal. 1 TV Sound Press the MENU button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 49 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Dynamic Range Reduces the difference between low and high pitched tones to suitable output levels, recommended for night time use. 3 TV œ This function only works when Dolby Digital is activated. Dolby Digital Press the … or † button to select “Dynamic Range”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 50 T V O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Time Delay for Surround Sound Speakers To maximize the surround effect, adjust the Time Delays for the left / right surround sound speakers according to the particular nuances of your listening room. 6 TV Dolby Digital Press the MENU button to return to the “Dolby Digital” menu. Press the … or † button to select “Time Delay”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 51 T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Digital Audio Source Before selecting an audio source, be sure that the OPTICAL or COAXIAL audio inputs on the rear of the TV are connected to the audio source. The “Optical” and “Coaxial” options are for digital audio inputs, such as the Dolby Digital (5.1ch), Dolby Prologic (4ch), DTS or MPEG. 1 TV Sound Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 4/1/04 9:11 AM Page 52 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Manually 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.) 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 4/1/04 9:11 AM Page 53 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Language Self Focus Blue Screen Caption † More Move 2 : English : On Enter TV √ √ √ √ √ √ Return Time Press the ENTER button to select “Time”.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 4/1/04 9:11 AM Page 54 T V O P E R AT I O N 5 TV 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. EAST CEN. MTN. PAC. ALAS. HAW. Clock Mode Clock Set PBS Channel Time Zone DST Move : : : : Auto - : - - am AirATL. 6 EAST ATL. NoCEN. MTN. PAC. ALAS. HAW.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 55 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Language Self Focus Blue Screen Caption † More Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. Press the … or † button to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 56 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the On/Off Timer 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Language Self Focus Blue Screen Caption † More Move 2 Enter Clock Sleep Timer On Timer Off Timer Move TV Press the EXIT button to exit.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 57 T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen” mode to “Off”. 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 58 T V O P E R AT I O N Viewing Closed Caption Information Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so pre-recorded video tapes can also deliver closed-caption information.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 59 T V O P E R AT I O N 4 TV Caption Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “1” or “2”, then press the ENTER button. Caption Mode Channel Field Move 5 : : : : On Caption 1 1 2 1 Enter TV √ √ √ √ Return Caption Press the … or † button to select “Field”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “1” or “2”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 60 T V O P E R AT I O N Using the V-Chip (USA) Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (and you can change it later, if necessary). How to Change Your Password 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 61 T V O P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Language Self Focus Blue Screen Caption † More Move 2 √ √ √ √ √ √ Return V-Chip Enter PIN Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number. Enter PIN Return TV V-Chip The “V-Chip” menu is displayed.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 62 T V O P E R AT I O N How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”. 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 63 T V O P E R AT I O N How to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating” The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating controls is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either “MPAA Rating” or “TV Parental Guidelines”). 1 TV Setup Press the MENU button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 64 T V O P E R AT I O N Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV-G General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-14 Parents strongly cautioned.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 65 T V O P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 TV Input Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Source List Edit Name Move 2 Enter TV √ √ : TV Return Source List Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 66 T V O P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External Sources This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. 1 TV Input Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 67 T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD and Set-Top Box made by Samsung (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). • The remote control might not be compatible with all VCRs, DVD players and Cable boxes.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TV 3/30/04 8:51 PM Page 68 T V O P E R AT I O N Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes 68
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 69 Chapter Four D V D O P E R AT I O N Playing a Disc Playback 1 Press the TV/DVD button to switch the DVD mode. 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. 3 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. 4 Press the (Play/Pause) or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. Stopping Playback Press the playback. (Stop) button during Removing Disc Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 70 D V D O P E R AT I O N Pausing Playback Press the (Play/Pause) button during playback, then screen stops and no sound. To resume, press the (Play/Pause) button again. It will pick up where you left off (unless the disc is removed, the (Stop) button is pressed twice or the set is unplugged.). œ If the player is left for 5 minutes in pause mode, it will stop. œ The “ ” icon indicates an invalid button press.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 71 D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Search and Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track œ When in search mode (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X) on a DVD or high-speed playback on a VCD, no sound will be heard. Press the (Forward search) or (Rewind search) button during playback. • Press the (Forward search) or (Rewind search) button and press again to search at a faster speed (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X) on the DVD, VCD, CD.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 72 D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Play Function When Playing a MP3/WMA 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the (Play/Pause) or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. 2 Press the … or † button to select the desired music folder, then press the ENTER or √ button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 73 D V D O P E R AT I O N When playing CD-R/MP3 discs, please follow the recommendations below: • Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, and with Apple's Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. • When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 8 characters, and place “.mp3” as the file extension. General name format of: Title.mp3.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 74 D V D O P E R AT I O N When Playing a MPG 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the (Play/Pause) or OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. 2 Press the … or † button to select the desired MPEG folder, then press the ENTER or √ button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 75 D V D O P E R AT I O N When Playing a JPEG Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the (Play/Pause) or OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. Rotating and Reversing the picture MP3/JPG/MPG/WMA Press the … or † button to select the desired picture file of the file list, then press the ENTER button. The selected picture is displayed.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 76 D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Disc Menu 1 Press the DVD MENU button. The DVD menu is displayed with the “Disc Menu” is selected. œ Depending on the disc, the “Disc Menu” may not work. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Disc Menu”. Press ENTER key for DiscMenu Using the Title Menu 1 Press the DVD MENU button. The DVD menu is displayed. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Title Menu”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 77 D V D O P E R AT I O N Displaying the Disc Information 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. The “Info” is selected. Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program 2 Press the ENTER button again. Depending on the disc, the disc information will be displayed. You can display by simply pressing the INFO button. Press the … or † button to select the required item.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 78 D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program 2 Press the … or † button to select “Zoom”, then press the ENTER button. The “ ” mark is displayed. Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program Press the ENTER button repeatedly to zoom in on (DVD or VCD: 2X, 3X, 4X, 1/2X, 1/3X, 1/4X in order).
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 79 D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD so you can quickly find them at a later time. 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program œ Depending on the disc, this function may not work. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Bookmark”, then press the ENTER button.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 80 D V D O P E R AT I O N Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program œ Depending on the disc, this function may not work. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Repeat”, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to select the chapter, title or A-B.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 81 D V D O P E R AT I O N Program Play (CD) 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Function”, then press the ENTER button. Info Zoom Bookmark Repeat Program œ Depending on the disc, this function may not work. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Program”, then press the ENTER button. Press the number buttons to select the first track to add to the program. Selected numbers are displayed in the first track.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 82 D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Language for Player Menu If you select the language for the player’s on-screen displays, it will come up automatically every time. 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. The “Language Setup” is selected. Language Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : 2 Press the ENTER button. The “Player Menu” is selected.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 83 D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Display Options 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : √ √ √ Language Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : √ √ √ 2 Press the … or † button to select “Display Setup”, then press the ENTER button. To turn on-screen messages on or off, press the … or † button to select “Screen Messages”.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 84 D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Parental Control 1 Press the DVD MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : √ √ √ 2 Using a Password Language Setup Display Setup Parental Setup : √ √ √ Press the … or † button to select “Parental Setup”, then press the ENTER button. CREATE PASSWORD Enter the default password (0000) by using the number buttons.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_DVD 3/30/04 8:55 PM Page 85 D V D O P E R AT I O N 4 Adjusting Rating Level PARENTAL SETUP Use Password Rating Level Change Password : : Yes 8 œ To cancel the rating level, select “No” in the “Use Password” by pressing the √ button. √ √ Press the … or † button to select “Rating Level”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the level (e.g. Level 8) and press the ENTER button. Discs that contain Level 7 will now not play.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TS 3/30/04 8:57 PM Page 86 Chapter Five TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems 86 Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound Try another channel.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TS 3/30/04 8:57 PM Page 87 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Disc does not play. Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, CD-R, etc. Insert a DVD, a VIDEO-CD or a CD. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. 5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions are met. : 1) The DVD player is connected with the proper amplifier.
BP68-00342A-00Eng_TS 3/30/04 8:57 PM Page 88 APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.
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