Samsung 25A6 User manual

COLOUR
TELEVISION
25A6
29A5/29A6/29A7/29K3/29K5/29M6/29U2
34A7
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ENG
REMOTE CONTROL
ON-SCREEN MENUS
TELETEXT FUNCTION (OPTION)
ELECT

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Safety Instructions
The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your television.
5°
10%
HH
35°75%
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
Caution
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
!
CAUTION
Do NOT expose the television to
extreme temperature conditions or
to extreme humidity conditions.
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.
During a storm conditions
(especially when there is lightning)
unplug the television from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not used for
a long period of time, remove the
batteries and store it in a cool, dry
place.
Mode System
CZ PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I,
NTSC4.43
CW PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I, L/L’,
NTSC4.43
CS PAL-B/G, D/K, I, SECAM-B/G,D/K, I,
NTSC4.43/3.58
WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY
RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
☛
The main voltage is indicated on the rear of
the TV set and the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
The lightning flash and arrow head
within the triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of “dangerous voltage”
inside the product.
The exclamation point within the
triangle is a warning sign alerting
you of important instructions
accompanying the product.
!
➢Please use a soft and dry cloth (not containing volatile matter) when you clean the TV.

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Contents
◆PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION
■Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 2
■Caution.......................................................................................................... 2
■Front Control Panel ....................................................................................... 4
■Connection Panels ........................................................................................ 5
■Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext).............................. 6
■Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions)............................................... 7
■Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................ 8
■Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network).................................... 8
■Switching Your Television On and Off........................................................... 9
■Placing Your Television in Standby mode..................................................... 9
■Plug & Play Feature....................................................................................... 10
■Viewing the Demonstration............................................................................ 11
■Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 12
◆SETTING UP THE CHANNELS
■Storing the Channels Automatically............................................................... 13
■Storing the Channels Manually...................................................................... 14
■Giving Channels Names................................................................................ 16
■Skipping Unwanted Channels ....................................................................... 17
■Fine tuning Channel Reception..................................................................... 18
■Sorting the Stored Channels ......................................................................... 19
◆USING THE TELEVISION
■Changing the Picture Standard ..................................................................... 20
■Adjusting the Picture Settings........................................................................ 21
■Selecting the Picture Format......................................................................... 22
■Activation/Deactivation the Digital Noise Reduction Feature ........................ 22
■Using the Tilt Control Feature (Option).......................................................... 23
■Changing the Sound Standard...................................................................... 24
■Adjusting the Sound Settings ........................................................................ 24
■Extra Sound Settings..................................................................................... 25
■Selecting the Sound Mode ............................................................................ 26
■Selecting the Turbo Sound............................................................................ 27
■Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................... 27
■Switching the Sound Off Temporarily............................................................ 27
■Setting the Sleep Timer................................................................................. 28
■Setting and Displaying the Current Time....................................................... 28
■Switching the Television On and Off Automatically....................................... 29
■Setting the Blue Screen Mode....................................................................... 30
■Activating the Childlock ................................................................................. 30
◆USING THE TELETEXT FUNCTION (OPTION)
■Teletext Decoder........................................................................................... 31
■Displaying Teletext Information..................................................................... 31
■Selecting a Specific Teletext Page................................................................ 32
■Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page.......................................................... 33
■Storing Teletext Pages.................................................................................. 33
◆INFORMATION ON CONNECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Connecting to the AV-1 or 2 Input/Outputs.................................................... 34
■Connecting to the S-VIDEO Input.................................................................. 34
■Connecting to the DVD Input......................................................................... 35
■Connecting to the RCA Input......................................................................... 35
■Connecting Headphones............................................................................... 37
■Viewing Picture From External Sources........................................................ 36
■Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches....................................... 37
■Trouble Shooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel.............................. 37
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Symbols
Press Important Note

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Front Control Panel (depending on the model)
➣ Buttons and markings are subject to change.
❶TV/VIDEO SELECTION
❷MENU DISPLAY
❸VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
❹CHANNEL SELECTION
❺STAND-BY/TIMER INDICATOR
❺*STAND-BY INDICATOR
❻REMOTE CONROL SENSOR
❼POWER

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Connection Panels (depending on the model)
Side of TV
RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
CONNECTORS
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
(OPTION)
HEADPHONE JACK
INPUT 1
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT 2
VIDEO
(MONO)
L-AUDIO-R
INPUT 1
MONITOR
-OUT
INPUT 2
VIDEO
(MONO)
L-AUDIO-R
RGB
2
1
Rear of TV
❶RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
CONNECTORS
❷DVD INPUT CONNECTORS
❸SCART AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT
CONNECTORS
❹75 ΩCOAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR
AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK
☛This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel.
The actural configuration on your TV may be different, depending on the model.
Front of TV
RCA AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT
CONNECTORS
S-VIDEO INPUT JACK
(OPTION)
HEADPHONE JACK

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Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)
➣ Operation of remote control may be affected by bright artificial light near to the TV set.
POWER
SOUND MENU DISPLAY
ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL
SELECTION
TURBO SOUND ON/OFF
TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH-
OFF
VOLUME DECREASE
PREVIOUS CHANNEL
DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION
TUNER/CABLE NETWORK
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
PICTURE SIZE
NEXT CHANNEL
VOLUME INCREASE
PICTURE STANDARD
SOUND STANDARD
SOUND MODE SELECTION
MENU DISPLAY
➣Buttons and markings are subject to change.

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Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions)
1
1
?
TELETEXT HOLD
FASTEXT TOPIC SELECTION
TELETEXT NEXT PAGE
TELETEXT PREVIOUS PAGE
TELETEXT DISPLAY/MIX
LIST/FLOF MODE SELECTION
TELETEXT REVEAL
TELETEXT STORE
TELETEXT SIZE
TELETEXT SUB-PAGE
PROGRAMME SELECTION
BY NAME
➣Buttons and markings are subject to change.

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You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you :
◆Purchase the television.
◆Find that the remote control is no longer operating
correctly.
1Remove the cover of the remote control by pressing the symbol
( ) and pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2Insert batteries, taking care to respect the polarities:
◆+on the battery with +on the remote control
◆ - on the battery with - on the remote control
3Replace the cover by pushing it in the direction of the arrow.
PRESS
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
Plug the aerial or cable network input cable to the 75Ωcoaxial socket
on the rear of the television.
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network)
PRESS
PRESS
Cable
Television
Network
Rear of TV

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The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television.
1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
➢The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and
the frequency is 50 or 60Hz.
2Press the POWER (ON/OFF) button on the front of the
television.
Result: The Standby indicator lights up on the front panel.
3Press the POWER button on the remote control to switch the
television on.
Result: The programme that you were watching last is re-
selected automatically.
4To switch your television off, press the POWER (ON/OFF)
button again on the front of the television.
Placing Your Television in Standby mode
Your television can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce:
◆Power consumption
◆Wear of the cathode ray tube
The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to interrupt
viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
The television is placed automatically in Standby mode when you
turn it on.
1Press the POWER button on the remote control.
Result: The screen is turned off and the Standby indicator on
the front of the television lights up.
2To switch the screen back on, simply press the POWER button
again on the remote control.
➣Do not leave your television in standby mode for long
periods of time (when you are away on holiday, for example).
In this case, you should switch it off completely.
Switching Your Television On and Off

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Plug & Play Feature
Plug & Play
Ant. Input : Check
Select Exit
Select Adjust Exit
Auto store
Area : ASIA W/EUROPE
Search : -/+
When the television is initially powered ON, three basic customer
settings proceed automatically and subsequently: setting the
language, channel and clock.
1If the television is in Standby mode (red light visible on the
television front panel), press the POWER button on the remote
control.
Result: The message “Plug & Play”is displayed. It flickers for a
little while and then the “Language”menu is
automatically displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select required language. Press the
MENU button to enter the language, and then the message “Ant.
Input : Check”is displayed.
➣If any language is not selected on the “Language”menu, the
“Language”menu will be displayed about 30 seconds later.
3Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press
the +or –button.
Result: The “Auto store”menu is displayed.
4Select your country by pressing the +or –button. To search the
channels, select the “Search”by pressing the ▲or ▼button, and
then press the +or –button (refer to “Storing the Channels
Automatically”on page 13). Press the MENU button to skip.
Result: The “Time”menu is displayed.
5Press the +or –button to move to the hour or minute. Set the hour
or minute by pressing the ▲or ▼button (refer to “Setting and
Displaying the Current Time”on page 28).
6When you have finished, press the MENU button.
Result: The message “ENJOY YOUR WATCHING”is displayed,
and then the channel which has been stored will be
activated.
7If you want to reset this feature...
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Function”, and then
press the +or –button.
3Select the “Plug & Play”by pressing the ▲or ▼button, and
then press the +or –button.
Result: The message “Plug & Play”is displayed.
Select Enter Exit
Time
Clock : -- : -- am
Timer : Off
Select Enter Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen : Off
Childlock
Demonstration
Select Enter Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen : Off
Childlock
Demonstration

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Viewing the Demonstration
To become familiar with the various menus provided by your
television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Function”and press the +or
–button.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Demonstration”and press
the +or –button.
Result: Each of the menu options is displayed in turn.
4When you wish to stop the demonstration, press any button on the
remote control.
Select Enter Exit
Picture
Mode Custom
Adjust
Digital NR : Off
Tilt : 0
Select Enter Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen : Off
Childlock
Demonstration
Select Enter Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen : Off
Childlock
Demonstration

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Choosing Your Language
Select Enter Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen : Off
Childlock
Demonstration
When you start using your television for the first time, you must
select the language which will be used for displaying menus and
indications.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Function”.
3Press the +or –button to select the “Language”.
4Select a particular language by pressing the ▲or ▼button
repeatedly.
5When you have finished, press the TV button, or press the
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
Select Adjust Exit
Function
Language : English
Time
Plug & Play
Blue screen : Off
Childlock
Demonstration
Select Enter Exit
Picture
Mode Custom
Adjust
Digital NR : Off
Tilt : 0

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You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television and
in your area and store all the channels found automatically.
The channels are stored in the order in which they appear in the
frequency bands. It is possible that the automatically allocated
numbers may not correspond to those by which you wish to
identify the channels. If this is the case, refer to “Sorting the Stored
Channels” on page 19.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Channel”.
3Press the +or –button to select the “Auto store”.
4Press the +or –button again.
Result: The “Auto store”menu is displayed with the “Area”
selected.
5Select your country by pressing the +or –button. The following
countries are available: ASIA W/EUROPE - CIS E/EUROPE -
CHINA - HONGKONG U/K - AUSTRALIA - NZ/INDONESIA -
SOUTH AFRICA - AMERICA.
6Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Search”and press the +or
–button.
Result: The horizontal bar is displayed, and then channels are
stored in an order which reflects their positions in the
frequency range. Finally, the search will end automatically.
7When searching and storing is complete, the “Sort”menu is
displayed.
To... Then...
Sort the stored channels Go to Step 4of the “Sorting
into the desired numerical order the Stored Channels”
procedure on page 19.
Exit the channel store function Press the MENU button
without sorting the channels repeatedly until the menus
disappear.
Select Search Exit
Auto store
Area : ASIA W/EUROPE
Search : -/+
Storing the Channels Automatically
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select Adjust Exit
Auto store
Area : ASIA W/EUROPE
Search : -/+
Exit
P 8 C25 -----
426 MHz 22 %
Select Adjust Exit
Sort
From : P 1
To : P--
Store : ?

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When storing channels manually, you can choose:
◆Whether or not to store each of the channels found.
◆The number by which you wish to identify each stored
channel.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Channel”and press the +or
–button.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Manual store”and press the
+or –button.
Result: The “Manual store”menu is displayed with the “Color
system”selected.
4Press the +or –button repeatedly until the color is of the best
quality.
Result: The “Color system”is changed.
Auto ↔ PAL ↔ SECAM ↔ NT4.43 ↔ NT3.58 (option)
➣NT4.43 is a “trick”playback mode used by
special VCR’s to play PAL-recorded videos
in NTSC mode.
5Press the ▲or ▼button to select the “Sound system”and press
the +or –button repeatedly until the sound is of the best quality.
Result: The “Sound system”is changed.
BG ↔ DK ↔ I↔ M(option)
Storing the Channels Manually
Select Adjust Exit
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system : BG
Search : 138MHz
Channel : S 6
Prog.No. : P12
Store : ?
Select Adjust Exit
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system : BG
Search : 138MHz
Channel : S 6
Prog.No. : P12
Store : ?
➞
➞
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
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6If you know the number of the channel to be stored, press the...
1. ▲ or ▼button to select the “Channel”.
2. +button.
3. ▲ or ▼button to select the “C”(Air channel) or “S”(Cable
channel).
4. +button.
5. ▲ or ▼button to select the channel.
➣If no sound or abnormal sound...
1. Press the +button.
2. Press the ▲ or ▼button to select the “Sound system”.
3. Select the “BG”, “DK”, “I”or “L”by pressing the +or –button.
If you do not know the channel numbers, press the...
1. ▲ or ▼button to select the “Search”.
2. +or –button to start the search.
Result: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first
channel or the channel that you selected is received on
your screen.
7To assign a programme number to the channel, select the
“Prog.No.”. Press the +or –button until you find the correct
number.
8To store the channel and associated programme number, select
the “Store”and press the +or –button.
Result: “OK”is displayed.
9Repeat Steps 6to 8for each channel to be stored.
10 When you have finished manual storage, press the TV button,
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing
Storing the Channels Manually (continued...)
Select Adjust Exit
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system : BG
Search : 138MHz
Channel : S 6
Prog.No. : P12
Store : ?
Select Adjust Exit
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system : BG
Search : 138MHz
Channel : S 6
Prog.No. : P12
Store : ?
Select Adjust Exit
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system : BG
Search : 138MHz
Channel : S 6
Prog.No. : P12
Store : OK
Select Search Exit
Manual store
Color system : Auto
Sound system : BG
Search : 138MHz
Channel : S 6
Prog.No. : P12
Store : ?

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If you want edit the name, you can assign new names as required.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Channel”and press the +or
–button.
3Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Name”and press the +or –
button.
4To... Press the...
Select a letter or number ▼or ▲ button.
Move on the next letter +button.
Move back the previous letter –button.
➣The characters available are:
◆Letters of the alphabet (A...Z)
◆Numbers (0...9)
◆Special characters (space, - )
5You can have each channel newlynamed.
6When you have finished entering the name, press the TV
button, or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal
viewing.
Giving Channels Names
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select Enter Exit
Name
P 0 : -----
P 1 : -----
P 2 : -----
P 3 : -----
Adjust Move Exit
Name
P 0 : -----
P 1 : -----
P 2 : -----
P 3 : -----

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You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan
operation. When you scan through the stored channels, those you
have chosen to skip are not displayed.
All channels that you do not specifically choose to skip are
displayed during scanning.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Channel”and press the +or
–button.
3Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Add/Erase”and press the +
or –button.
Result: The “Add/Erase”menu is displayed.
4Press the ▲ or ▼button to select the required channel.
5To add or erase the desired channel by pressing the +or –button.
6When you have finished adding and erasing channels, press the
TV button, or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to
normal viewing
Skipping Unwanted Channels
Select Adjust Exit
Add/Erase
P 0 : Added
P 1 : Added
P 2 : Added
P 3 : Added
Select Adjust Exit
Add/Erase
P 0 : Erased
P 1 : Added
P 2 : Added
P 3 : Added
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort

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If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune the channel,
as this is done automatically during the search and store operation.
If however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine-
tune the channel manually.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Channel”and press the +or
–button.
3Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Fine tune”and press the +
or –button.
Result: The “Fine tune”menu is displayed with the “Tune”
selected.
4To... Press the...
obtain a sharp and ◆+or –button.
clear picture and Result: The horizontal bar’s
good sound quality cursor moves to the left
or right.
memorise adjusted ◆▲ or ▼button to select the “Store”.
picture or sound ◆+or –button.
Result: “OK”is displayed.
erase adjusted ◆▲ or ▼button to select the “Erase”.
picture or sound ◆+or –button.
Result: “OK”is displayed.
5When you have finished, press the TV button, or press the
MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
Fine tuning Channel Reception
Select Adjust Exit
Fine tune
Tune : -/+
Store : ?
Erase : ?
Fine tune
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort
Select Adjust Exit
Fine tune
Tune : -/+
Store : OK
Erase : ?
Select Adjust Exit
Fine tune
Tune : -/+
Store : ?
Erase : OK

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You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to:
◆Modify the numeric order in which the channels have
been automatically stored.
◆Give easily remembered numbers to the channels that
you watch most often.
1Press the MENU button.
2Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Channel”and press the +or
–button.
3Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Sort”and press the +or –
button.
Result: The “Sort”menu is displayed with the “From”selected.
4Press the +or –button until the channel number that you wish to
change is displayed.
Result: The selected channel’s picture is displayed.
5Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “To”.
6Press the +or –button until the new number by which you wish to
identify the channel is displayed.
Result: The selected channel is exchanged with the one
previously stored to the chosen number.
Example: If you select “P 1”for the “From”and “P 3”for the “To”:
◆Channel 1 becomes channel 3.
◆Channel 3 becomes channel 1.
7To... Press the...
Confirm the exchange ◆▲ or ▼button to select the “Store”.
of channel numbers ◆+or –button.
Result: “OK”is displayed.
➣You can exchange other
channel numbers by selecting
“From”and returning to step 4.
8When you have finished sorting channels, press the TV button,
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing
Sorting the Stored Channels
Select Adjust Exit
Sort
From : P 1
To : P--
Store : ?
Select Adjust Exit
Sort
From : P 1
To : P 3
Store : ?
Select Adjust Exit
Sort
From : P 3
To : P 1
Store : OK
Select Enter Exit
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Sort

You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your
viewing requirements. The following picture effects are available in
the order given:
◆Custom, Standard, Sports, Natural, Mild.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The “Picture”menu is displayed.
2Press the +or –button to select the “Mode”.
3Press the +or –button repeatedly to cycle through the five
choices: Custom, Standard, Sports, Natural, Mild.
4When you are satisfied with the settings, press the TV button,
or press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal viewing.
You can use your remote control to select the type of picture which
best corresponds to your viewing requirements.
To select the required picture effect, simply press the P.STD (Picture
standard) button on the remote control.
Result: The following picture effects are available in the order given:
Custom ↔ Standard ↔ Sports ↔ Natural ↔ Mild
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Changing the Picture Standard
Select Enter Exit
Picture
Mode Custom
Adjust
Digital NR : Off
Tilt : 0
Select Adjust Exit
Picture
Mode Custom
Adjust
Digital NR : Off
Tilt : 0
➞
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