COLOUR TELEVISION 29A7/29A6/29A200 34A7 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Safety Instructions ENG These illustrations represent precautions concerning your television. 10% 75% 35¡ H H 5¡ Do NOT expose the television to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 35°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). Do NOT expose the television to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the television to any liquids. If the television is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.
Thank you for buying a SAMSUNG television. ENG Please take the time to read these instructions, as they will help you to operate your television with ease. Contents ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... Caution .......................................................................................................... 2 2 ◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Front Control Panel .....
ENG Contents (cont.) ◆ USING YOUR TELEVISION (cont.) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................... Adjusting the Volume Automatically .............................................................. Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ............................................................ Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................
Front Control Panel (depending on the model) ENG ❶ TV/VIDEO SELECTION ❷ ACCESS TO LOCAL MENU ❸ VOLUME ADJUSTMENT ❹ CHANNEL SELECTION ❺ POWER ❻ STAND-BY INDICATOR ❼ REMOTE CONROL SENSOR ➣ Using the Buttons on the Front Panel If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the front panel of the television to: ◆ Switch on the television when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( ▼ CH ▲ ) ◆ Access the local menu ( LOCAL MENU ) ◆ Adjust the volume ( - VOL + ) ◆ Switch
Connection Panel ENG Rear of TV ❶ SPEAKER CONNECTORS ❷ RCA AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS R L REAR SPEAKER (16Ω) L R AUDIO OUT ❸ CENTER SPEAKER CONNECTORS C CENTER SPEAKER (8Ω) (OPTION) 75Ω ❹ AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS ❺ S-VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR ❻ DVD INPUT CONNECTORS ❼ 75Ω COAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK Side of TV (depending on the model) ❶ RCA AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS ❷ RCA VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR ❸ S-VIDEO INPUT CONNECTOR ❹ HEADPONE CONNECTOR ❺ PC INPUT CONNECTOR (OPTION) 6
Infrared Remote Control (depending on the model) ENG AV-LINK VCR STOP (OPTION) AV-LINK VCR RECORD (OPTION) AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF VCR FUNCTIONS; (STOP/REWIND/PLAY/PAUSE/ FAST-FORWARD) Power TELEVISION STANDBY BUTTON PIP FUNCTIONS (OPTION); PIP ON/SWAP/LOCATE/ SIZE SETTING/STILL/SCAN/ CHANNEL SELECTION(P)/ MULTI PIP/ SOURCE SELECTION (TV/VIDEO) ➢ If the “PIP” is “Off”, the STILL button used to freeze the main picture.
Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network ENG To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite network (see page 10 for further details) Rear of the TV 75Ω or Cable Television Network 1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket on the rear of the television.
Connecting a VCR ENG You can connect a VCR to the television using a: ◆ Coaxial cable Rear of the TV ◆ S-Video cable 1 Plug the aerial input cable into the appropriate socket on the VCR. 2 Connect a coaxial cable to the: ◆ VCR aerial output socket ◆ Television aerial input socket 3 Connect Audio/Video cable from the Audio/Video output connector to the Audio/Video input connector of television. 4 Follow the instructions supplied with your VCR to tune the VCR to your television.
Connecting a Satellite Receiver ENG In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network, you must connect a satellite receiver to the TV set. ➢ Rear of the TV 75Ω If you wish to connect both a satellite receiver and a VCR, you should connect the: ◆ Receiver to the VCR ◆ VCR to the television (see pages 39~40 for further details) Otherwise, connect the receiver directly to the television. Using a coaxial cable Connect a coaxial cable to the: ◆ Receiver output socket.
Connecting Additional Speakers ENG If you wish to listen a programme or recording using Dolby Surround, you can connect additional speakers.
Switching Your Television On and Off ENG 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 TV and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz. 2 Press the ON/OFF button ( ) on the front of the television. The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel. Result: 3 Press the POWER button ( ) on the remote control to switch the television on.
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control ENG The remote control is used mainly to: ◆ Change channels and adjust the volume ◆ Set up the television using the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Menu Function P Used to display the next stored channel. - P Used to display the previous stored channel. - ➢ For double digit channels, the second digit must be pushed immediately after the first.
Plug and Play ENG When the television is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. The follwing settings are available. 1 If the television is in Standby mode (red light visible on the television panel), press the POWER button ( ) on the remote control. Result: 2 Select the appropriate language by moving the joystick up or down. 3 Press the joystick button ( Result: 4 ) to confirm your choice. The message Antenna input check is displayed.
Plug and Play (cont.) ENG If you want to reset this feature... 1 Function Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: English Language Time 2 Move the joystick up or down until the Function is selected. The options available in the Function group are Result: displayed. 3 Move the joystick right. 4 Move the joystick up or down until the Plug & Play option is selected. 5 Move the joystick right.
Automatic Storing of Channels ENG You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (availability depends on your area). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Move the joystick up or down until the Channel is selected. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed. 3 Move the joystick right. The Area option is selected. Result: 4 Move the joystick right again. The areas available are listed.
Sorting the Stored Channels ENG The Sort operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using Auto store feature. You can delete those channels you do not want to keep. Channel Area Asia/W.Europe Auto store Manual store 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Move the joystick up or down until the Channel is selected. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed. 3 Move the joystick right.
Manual Storing of Channels ENG You can store up to 100 television channels, including those received via cable networks. When storing channels manually, you can choose: ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found ◆ The programme number by which you wish to identify each stored channel Channel Area 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Move the joystick up or down until the Channel is selected. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed.
Manual Storing of Channels (cont.) ENG 8 If you... Then move the joystick... Know the number of the channel to be stored ◆ up or down to select the Channel option ◆ left or right to indicate the required number Manual store Prog.No. P Color system Auto Sound system BG Search 471 MHz S04 Channel Do not know the channel numbers Result: 9 Fine tune Move: Sel.: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first channel or the channel that you selected is received on your screen.
Assigning Names to Channels ENG Channel Area 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Result: 2 Move the joystick up or down until the Channel is selected. The options available in the Channel group are Result: displayed. 3 Move the joystick right. 4 Move the joystick up or down until the Name option is selected. 5 Move the joystick right. The Name menu is displayed with the current channel Result: automatically selected.
Activating the Child Lock and Skipping unwanted channels ENG ◆ Activating the child lock You can restrict viewing by locking the channels of your choice. For example, you can prevent your children from watching unsuitable programmes. ◆ Skipping unwanted channels You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those that you have chosen to skip are thus not displayed.
Selecting a Channel by Informations ENG You can display the list of stored channels. 1 Press the INFO. button. A list is displayed with the first 13 channels. Two text Result: boxes to the right of the list indicate: ◆ Whether the Teletext feature is available. ◆ Which sound mode is being used. 2 To... Then... Scroll through the stored channels Move the joystick up or down. Result: The corresponding channel is displayed. Select a specific channel Press the TV button ( ).
Activating/Deactivating the Digital Noise Reduction Feature ENG If the signal received by your television is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Picture Press the MENU button. The options available in the Picture group are Result: displayed. 2 Move the joystick right. 3 Move the joystick up or down until the Digital NR option is selected. Move the joystick right.
Using the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature (Option) ENG Function English Language Time Blue screen Off This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise. This feature is working only weak signal condition, and that is memorized on current channel, additional. Plug & Play LNA Move: Enter: LNA 96 97 98 99 0 --------------------- 1 C 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Press the MENU button.
Selecting the Picture Size ENG You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. The following picture formats are available (depending on the model): Picture ◆ Auto wide, Panorama, 16:9, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 Adjust Custom Scan mode Natural scan ◆ Normal, 16:9, Zoom Digital NR Off 0 Tilt Size 1 Press the MENU button. The options available in the Picture group are Result: displayed. 2 Move the joystick right.
Changing the Picture Standard ENG You can use your remote control to select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. The following picture effects are available: ◆ Custom, Standard, Sports, Mild, Natural. To select the required picture effect, simply press the P.STD button ( ) on the remote control. ☛ You can also set these options via the Adjust option in the Picture group.
Adjusting the Volume ENG You can adjust the volume using your remote control. To... hold down the... Increase the volume + button. Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume increases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the right to indicate the volume. Decrease the volume button. Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume decreases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the left to indicate the volume.
Switching the Sound Off Temporarily ENG You can switch the sound off temporarily. Example: You wish to answer the telephone. 1 Press the MUTE button ( ) on the remote control. The sound is switched off and “ ” is displayed. Result: 2 When you wish to turn the sound back on, press the MUTE button ( ) again or either of the volume buttons. The sound comes back on at the same volume as Result: before and the “ “ indication disappears. Selecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model) The “S.
Selecting the Sound Standard ENG You can use your remote control to select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. The following sound effects are available: ◆ Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech. To select the required sound effect, simply press the S.STD button ( ) on the remote control. ☛ You can also set these options via the Adjust option in the Sound group.
Setting the Dolby Pro-logic ENG The Dolby mode allows you enjoy Dolby prologic surround effect fully with only surround speakers are connected to TV. This allows various modes for the main, center and rear speakers to be selected.
Adjusting Your Dolby Preferences ENG The following Dolby settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Sound ◆ Volume of the centre and rear speakers Adjust ◆ Prologic delay time for the rear speakers (between 15 and 30 ms) Custom Headphone ◆ Activation/deactivation of the test tone to simulate the volume on each speaker Auto volume Off Surround Pro Logic Audio out Standard Int. mute Off Move: 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed.
Connecting Headphones ENG You can connect a set of headphones to your television if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room. Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5 mm mini-jack socket on the panel of the television. Result: The sound is heard through the headphones. ➢ ➢ For further details on how to set your headphone preferences, refer to the section below. Prolonged use of headphones at a high volume may damage your hearing.
Setting the Sleep Timer ENG You can select a time period of between 15 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. 1 Press the SLEEP button ( ). The Sleep Timer menu is displayed. Result: 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the number of minutes after which the television switches to Standby. 3 Press the joystick button ( 4 Press the TV button ( ) to return to normal viewing. One minute before the television set is automatically Result: switched off.
Picture In Picture Feature (Option) ENG PIP PIP On TV/Video TV Swap Size You can display a “Picture-In-Picture screen” within the main picture of TV program or Video input. In this way you can watch or monitor TV program or the Video input from any connected equipment while watching TV or other Video input. For information about connection of other equipment, refer to pages 39 and 40. Large Prog. No. P 01 Move: 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed.
Picture In Picture Feature (Option) ENG Remote-control functions while “PIP” is “On”: Features Description PIP ON Used to operate ON/OFF function of PIP directly. SWAP Used to interchange the main picture and the sub picture. ➢ When the main picture is in the Video mode and the sub picture is in the TV mode, you might not hear the sound of main picture when pressing the SWAP button after changing the sub picture channel. At this time, reselect the main picture channel.
Teletext Feature ENG Most television channels provide a written information service via Teletext. Information provided includes: ◆ Television programme times ◆ News bulletins and weather forecasts ◆ Sports results ◆ Travel information A B C D This information is divided into numbered page (see diagram). Part E F Contents A Selected page number. B Current page number or search indications. C Broadcasting channel identity. D Date and time. E Text. F Status information. FASTEXT information.
Selecting Display Options ENG When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... Press the... Both the Teletext information and the normal broadcast TEXT/MIX. ◆ Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) (reveal). ◆ The screen normally again (reveal) again. A secondary page by entering its number . The broadcast when searching for a page . The next page P ( ). The previous page P ( ).
Selecting a Teletext Page ENG 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 contents, by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page number is incremented until the requested page is reached. That page is then displayed. If the selected page is linked with several secondary pages, the secondary pages are displayed in turn.
Connecting to the AV 1, 2 or 3 Input/Outputs ENG Rear of the TV VCR ➀ Decoder/ Video game device or Video disc player Satellite receiver ➀ This end can be fitted with: ◆ ◆ Three RCA connectors (video + audio L and R) An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R); AV 1, 3 Connecting to the AV 4 Input (depending on the model) ➢ The RCA (AUDIO-L/R + VIDEO) connectors are used for equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices.
Connecting to the S-Video Input (depending on the model) ENG ➢ The S-VIDEO/RCA (AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. Rear of the TV ➀ and Camcorder Side of the TV ➀ VCR and ➀ To playback pictures and sound both the S-VIDEO and the RCA connections must be used.
Connecting to the DVD Input (depending on the model) ENG ➢ The DVD/RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. Rear of TV DVD ➢ Only black signal is output from a monitor in DVD mode. Connecting to the Audio Output ➢ The AUDIO OUT RCA connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the TV Audio system L R AUDIO OUT ➢ See the page 31 for further details on “Adjusting Your Dolby Preferences”.
Connecting to the PC Input (depending on the model) ENG ➢ The PC INPUT/RCA(AUDIO-L+R) connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Side of the TV Personal Computer ➢ How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card.
Viewing Pictures From External Sources ENG Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. 1 Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to pages 39 and 40 for further details). 2 Switch the television on and if necessary, press the VIDEO button ( ) one or more times until the required input is displayed. ➢ ➢ Depending on the source selected, the pictures may appear automatically.
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