BP68-00030A-cover 4/15/05 8:22 PM Page 3 DLPTV I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L HLM4365W/HLM5065W/HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM 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.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 3 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung projection TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM 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. • 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.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 5 FCC Information User Instructions The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 6 Table of Contents Your New Wide TV ..........................................................................................10 List of Features .....................................................................................................10 Checking Parts.....................................................................................................10 Side Panel Buttons : HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W.........................................
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 7 Special Features ...............................................................................................48 Setting Up Your Remote Control .............................................................................48 Remote Control Codes ..........................................................................................51 Fine Tuning Channels ...........................................................................................
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 8 SAMSUNG
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 9 Your New Wide TV
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 10 Your New Wide TV List of Features Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 11 Side Panel Buttons : HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W 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. Œ TV/VIDEO Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. ´ MENU Press to see the on-screen menu. ˇ ▼ CHANNEL ▲ Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 12 Your New Wide TV Side Panel Buttons : HLM4365W/HLM5065W 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. Œ TV/VIDEO Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components. ´ MENU Press to see the on-screen menu. ˇ ▼ CHANNEL ▲ Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 13 Front Panel LED Indicators : HLM437W/HLM507W/HLM617W The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off Timer Lamp Temp Indication Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set The set is operating normally . Standby state. The picture will automatically appear in about 25 seconds. Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set is normally operating.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 14 Your New Wide TV Front Panel LED Indicators : HLM4365W/HLM5065W The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. Indicator Light Key : Light is On : Light is Blinking : Light is Off Timer Lamp Temp Indication Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set The set is operating normally . Standby state. The picture will automatically appear in about 25 seconds. Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set is normally operating.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 15 Rear Panel Jacks 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”. Œ ANTENNA terminals Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 16 Your New Wide TV 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. 1. POWER Turns the TV on and off. 2. +100 Press to select cable channels over 100 on TV. 3. Menu Displays the main on-screen menu. 4. CH(Channel) and VOL(Volume) Controls volume, channel selection. 5.
BP68-00030A-1 4/15/05 8:26 PM Page 17 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 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. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:28 PM Page 18 SAMSUNG
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:28 PM Page 19 Connections
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM Page 20 Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adapter. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 2 Plug the adapter into the ANT-A terminal on the back panel of the TV. it has 300-ohm flat twin leads.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM Page 21 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 them to the TV. This requires a combiner attachment, which you can buy at an electronics store. 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug the combiner into the ANT-A terminal on the back panel of the TV.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM 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. Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: 1 Plug the incoming cable into the ANT-A antenna terminal on the back of the TV.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM Page 23 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. When viewing premium channels, select ANT-B and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels. You will need two coaxial cables.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM Page 24 Connections Connecting a Camcorder 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. 24 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM Page 25 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 Component1AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 To enable Component video viewing, connect video cables between the Component1 (Y, Pb and Pr) jacks on the TV and Y, Pb and Pr (or Y, Cb, Cr) output jacks on the DVD player.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM 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.
BP68-00030A-2 4/15/05 8:29 PM Page 27 Connecting to R,G,B 1 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. TV Rear Panel Component1 (480i/480p) PC AUDIO DVI PC ANT-A Pb MONITOR OUT ANT A-OUT ANT-B S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 V 2 Component1/2 (480p/720p/10801i) Y L RS-232C Pr VIDEO 2 L L VIDEO 1 R R R Connect video cables between the PC IN jack on the TV and the R.G.B OUT jack on the Set Top Box.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 28 SAMSUNG
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 29 Operation
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 30 Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the Power button on the remote control or on the side panel to turn your TV on and off. 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. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the joystick button on your remote control to move between menu items, select menu items, and make adjustments.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 31 Selecting the Menu Language Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select ”Language.” 3 Move the joystick right or left to select the language. Press the Menu button on the remote control to exit the menu.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 32 Operation Channel Memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels available. Once the channels are memorized, you can use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the available channels. Selecting the Broadcast Source Before memorizing available channels, you must select what broadcast source your TV is connected to, either an antenna or a cable system. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 33 Storing Channels in Memory Automatically 1 First, select the broadcast source as described on the previous page. With the Channel Setup menu on screen, move the joystick down to select “Auto Channel Memory.” Move 2 Select Menu Press the joystick to enter. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available stations. Press the VOL+ button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 34 Operation Changing Channels You can change channels on your TV by using the CH and CH buttons, or by direct selection using the number buttons. You can use the number buttons to tune to any channel (even one that has been erased or has not been memorized). Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH buttons to change channels. The TV changes each channel in order, up or down, depending on which button you press.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 35 Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store up to ten of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). Then, when you press the Fav.CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels. To Store Your Favorite Channels: 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:31 PM Page 36 Operation 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 four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, or a blank. When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the CH or CH button to tune to the channel that will be labeled. 2 Press the Menu button.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 37 Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Melody. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to select “On”. 4 Press the Menu button to exit.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 38 Operation Picture Control Using the remote, you can change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness settings of the TV. Customizing the Picture 1 Press the Menu button. Press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Adjust, then press the joystick to enter. You will see the items “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color” and “Tint”. 3 Move the joystick up or down to select the item you want to change.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 39 Using Automatic (“Standard”) Picture Settings 1 Press the P.Mode button on the remote control to change the picture settings. 2 Press P.Mode repeatedly to select the “Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie” or “Custom” picture setting. Guide to Automatic Picture Settings • Choose Standard to set the TV to operate at top performance according to your TV’s specifications. • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 40 Operation Sound Control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. Using the on-screen menus, you can change the TV’s bass, treble, and balance settings. Adjusting the Volume Press VOL + to raise the volume or VOL – to lower the volume. Using the Mute Button Press the Mute button on the remote control to silence the volume. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower left corner of the screen.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 41 3 Move the joystick up or down to select the item you want to change. 4 Move the joystick right or left to raise or lower the value of the item, using the onscreen gauge as your guide. You can continue to make adjustments, or press the Menu button to exit. Using Automatic(Standard) Sound Settings 1 Press the S.Mode button on the remote control to change the automatic sound setting. 2 Press the S.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 42 Operation Setting the Clock This TV has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Display button on the remote control. Setting this clock also allows you to use it to automatically turn the TV on or off. 42 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Time, then press the joystick to enter. 3 Move the joystick right to select the hour.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 43 Setting the Timers This TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Time, then press the joystick to enter. 3 Move the joystick down to select the “On Time”.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 44 Operation 5 Move the joystick right to select off, then move the joystick up or down to select “on”. When any of the timers are set, the “Timer” LED will illuminate (front or side panel of TV.). 6 When you are finished, move the joystick right. 7 If you want to set the Off time, move the joystick down to select the “Off Time”. Set the “Off Time” just as you set the “On Time”.
BP68-00030A-3 4/15/05 8:32 PM Page 45 Viewing an External Signal Source Selecting the 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). 1 Make sure that the remote control is controlling the TV set. Press the MODE button and make sure that the “TV” LED is illuminated. 2 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control, and the following on-screen menu will appear.
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BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 47 Special Features
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 48 Special Features Setting Up Your Remote Control This TV’s remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box, or DVD. After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 49 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the Cable LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the cable box code listed on page 47 of this manual for your brand of cable box. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 50 Special Features Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1 Turn off your DVD. 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the DVD LED is illuminated. 3 Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4 Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 47 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 51 Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes 51
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 52 Special Features Fine Tuning Channels Fine tuning lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning in a channel. 1 Using the number buttons on the remote control, select the channel you want to fine tune. 2 Press the Menu button on the remote control. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. 3 Press the joystick to enter in the Channel setup menu.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 53 Selecting the Color Tone 1 Press the Menu button. Press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Color Tone, then move the joystick right repeatedly to select “Normal”, “Warm1”, “Warm2”, “Cool2” or “Cool1”. 3 Press the Menu button to exit. Setting the Film Mode On: Automatically senses and processes film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. Off: Switches off the Film mode. 1 Press the Menu button.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 54 Special Features 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”. 54 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Blue Screen.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 55 Changing the Screen Size When you press the ASPECT button on the remote control, the TV’s screen mode choices appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Normal. The name of the screen mode will be displayed at the bottom of the TV screen. Wide Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Wide Panorama Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. Panorma Zoom1 Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 56 Special Features NOTES • • • • • 56 You can select only Wide, Normal(4:3) screen size in the Component Mode. Screen size can’t be changed in the DVI and PC (1080i) mode. You can select Wide(TV), Wide(PC) screen size in the DVI and PC (720p) Mode. You can select Wide(TV), Wide(PC), Normal(4:3) screen size in the DVI and PC (480p) Mode. If you set PIP ON in any mode (Normal, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2) except Wide, the mode will automatically change to Wide.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 57 Special Audio Options MTS Settings: Choosing a 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.) 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SOUND, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select MTS.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 58 Special Features Dolby Virtual This feature allows the TV’s L/R speakers to provide a home Theater-like Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SOUND, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select Dolby Virtual. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to select “Virtual”or “Off”. 4 Press the Menu button to exit.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 59 BBE BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SOUND, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select BBE. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to select “On”or “Off”. 4 Press the Menu button to exit. NOTE • Dolby Virtual and BBE can't be set ON at the same time.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 60 Special Features 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. 60 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SOUND, then press the joystick to enter.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 61 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 prerecorded video tapes can also deliver closed-caption information.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 62 Special Features 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. Selecting a PIP Screen 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access PIP: Just press “PIP” on the remote control.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 63 Selecting an External Signal You can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access PIP source: Just press “Source” on the remote control. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Source”. 3 Move the joystick right or left to select an external signal. You can choose between “TV”, “Video 1~3”, or “S-Video 1~3”.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 64 Special Features Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP If the PIP source is TV during PIP ON, you can select the broadcasting source of PIP picture separately from the main picture. (If the main picture is ANT-B and the broadcasting sources are different, making adjustments is necessary.) 64 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Air or CATV”.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 65 Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access PIP Swap: Just press “Swap” on the remote control. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Swap”. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left. The channel in the PIP image will appear in the main image, and vice versa. 4 Press Menu to exit.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 66 Special Features Changing the Size of the PIP image 66 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access PIP Size: Just press “Size” on the remote control. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Size”. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to select “Large”, “Double1”, “Double2” or “Small”. Note: Double function doesn’t operate In the Component, PC, DVI mode. 4 Press Menu to exit.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:34 PM Page 67 Changing the Picture-in-Picture Channel After you set the PIP signal source (antenna or cable), it is easy to change channels. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access PIP channel: Just press “PIP CH (▲,▼)” on the remote control. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Channel”. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to change the channel of the PIP image. 4 Press Menu to exit.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:35 PM Page 68 Special Features Selecting the Sound Source You can use this feature to hear sound from the Main or PIP screen. 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select PIP, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Sound Select”. 3 Move the joystick to the right or left to switch Main or Sub audio source. Main is for the main TV picture audio, and Sub is for the PIP picture audio. 4 Press Menu to exit.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:35 PM Page 69 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: The V-chip doesn’t function when the Picture-in-Picture is active. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:35 PM Page 70 Special Features How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select SETUP, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick down to select V-chip, then press the joystick to enter. The “Enter PIN” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. 2 The “V-Chip” screen will appear, and “V-Chip Lock” will be selected. To enable the V-Chip feature, move the joystick right so that the “V-Chip Lock” field is On.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 3 8:35 PM Page 71 The “TV guidelines” screen will appear. Move the joystick up or down to highlight one of the six age-based categories: TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Young children Children 7 and over General audience Parental guidance Viewers 14 and over Mature audience 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).
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:35 PM Page 72 Special Features : 5 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page.) Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly move the joystick right. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV, L, S, D or V). A letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is selected, move the joystick down or up to change the sub-rating.
BP68-00030A-4 4/15/05 8:35 PM Page 73 3 The “MPAA Ratings” screen will appear. 4 Repeatedly move the joystick down to highlight a particular MPAA category. The MPAA categories are as follows. G PG General audience (no restrictions). Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 R PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned). R (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult). No children under age 17. X (Adults only). Not rated.
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BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 75 PC Display
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 76 PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to connect Your PC to the TV Note: This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 77 How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. However, even if your actual screens look different, the same basic setup information will apply in almost all cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 78 PC Display Display Modes Mode VGA Resolution 640x350 720x400 720x400 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 SVGA 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 832x624 1024x768 XGA 1024x768 1024x768 DTV 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x483p Total 800x449 900x449 936x446 800x525 864x525 832x520 840x500 832x509 1024x625 1056x628 1040x666 1056x625 1048x6321 1152x667 1344x806 1328x806 1312x800 2200x1125 1650x750 858x525 Hor. Freq Polarity Ver. Freq Polarity Pixel Clock Sep 31.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 79 How to Set up Your TV as a PC display “Auto Adjust” allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. 1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select PC, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select “PC”, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Move the joystick down to select “Auto Adjust”.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 80 PC Display Picture Quality Adjustment The purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. Frequency Adjustment 1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:36 PM Page 81 Changing the Position of the Image (Moving left, right, up and down) After connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of screen if it is not well-aligned. 1 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select PC, then press the joystick to enter. 2 Press the Menu button. Move the joystick down to select “PC”, then press the joystick to enter. 3 Move the joystick down to select “Position”, then press the joystick to enter.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:37 PM Page 82 PC Display Changing the Screen Size (PC mode) When you press the ASPECT button on the remote control, the TV’s screen mode choices appear in sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide(TV), Wide(PC),Expand, Normal. The name of the screen mode will be displayed at the bottom of the TV screen. Wide (TV) Scales the picture to the size of the TV screen regardless of the aspect ratio of the input source.
BP68-00030A-5 4/15/05 8:37 PM Page 83 Aspect Supported settings Source (PC/DVI) 1920 x 1080i Aspect Wide(TV) 1280 x 720 Wide(TV) ➝ Wide(PC) 1024 x 768 Wide(TV) ➝ Wide(PC) ➝ Expand 720 x 483 (480p) Wide(TV) ➝ Wide(PC) ➝ Normal Others Wide(TV) ➝ Wide(PC) ➝ Expand ➝ Normal NOTES • In VGA (640x480) and SVGA (800x600) modes, the Wide(TV), Wide (PC), Expand and Normal screen modes are available. • In XGA (1024x768) mode, the Wide (TV), Wide (PC) and Expand screen modes are available.
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BP68-00030A-6 4/15/05 8:37 PM Page 85 Appendix
BP68-00030A-6 4/15/05 8:37 PM Page 86 Appendix Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality or no sound. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Make sure the “Mute” button is off. No picture or sound. Try another channel. Press the TV/Video button.
BP68-00030A-6 4/15/05 8:37 PM Page 87 Care and Maintenance With proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • • • • Do not put the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Do not put the TV near appliances that create magnetic fields. Keep the ventilation openings clear. Do not place the TV on a rough and slanted surface, such as cloth or paper.
BP68-00030A-cover 4/15/05 8:22 PM Page 2 DLPTV Samsung Electronics of America, Inc. Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mt. Arlington, N.J. 07660 TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.
