Samsung LW29A13W User manual

LCD TV
LW29A13W
LW40A13W
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ON-SCREEN MENUS
PC DISPLAY
PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP)
TELETEXT
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or
use of this material.
The Samsung logo is the registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.;
Microsoft, Windows®and Windows®NT are registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation; VESA, DPMS and DDC are registered trademarks of Video Electronics
Standard Association. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Plug and Play
The adoption of the new VESA®Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time
consuming setup. It allows you to install your set in a Plug and Play compatible system
without the usual hassles and confusion. Your computer system can easily identify and
configure itself for use with your set.
Your set automatically tells the computer system its Extended Display Identification Data
(EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the computer system can
automatically configure itself to use your set.
PowerSaver
This set is EPA Energy Star®compliant and NUTEK compliant when used with a
computer equipped with VESA DPMS functionality. For energy conservation, turn your set
Off when you are not using it or when leaving it unattended for long periods.
European Notice (Europe Only)
Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC),
(92/31/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the
Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies
conformity to the following European Norms:
■EN55022:1998+A1:2000 - Radio Frequency Interference
■EN55024:1998 - Electromagnetic Immunity
■EN55013:1990+A12:1994+A13:1996+A14:1999 - Radio Frequency Interference
■EN55020:1994+A11:1996+A12/A13/A14:1999 - Electromagnetic Immunity
■EN61000-3-2:1995+A1/A2:1998 - Power Line Harmonics
■EN61000-3-3:1995 - Voltage Fluctuations
■EN60065:1997 or EN60095:1998 - Product Safety
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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
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.
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 your set and the frequency is 50 or 60 Hz.
Safety Instructions
These illustrations represent precautions concerning your set.
5°
10%
H
H
40°
75%
Do NOT expose your set to
extreme temperature or
humidity conditions.
Do NOT expose your set to
direct sunlight. Do NOT expose your set to any liquids.
If your set is broken, do not try
to repair it yourself. Contact
qualified service personnel.
During storm conditions
(especially when there is
lightning) unplug your set 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.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS
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Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 3
■Caution .......................................................................................................... 3
◆CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TV
■Viewing the Control Panel ............................................................................. 6
■Viewing the Connection Panel ....................................................................... 7
- Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network .................................... 8
- Connecting External A/V Devices ............................................................... 8
- Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD...................................................... 8
- Connecting Computer................................................................................. 8
- Connecting Sound Outputs......................................................................... 8
- Connecting Digital Audio Inputs................................................................. 9
- Connecting Speakers................................................................................... 9
■Viewing Pictures From External Sources......................................................... 9
■Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) .......................... 10
■Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions)........................................... 11
■Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control.................................................. 12
■Switching On and Off .................................................................................... 12
■Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control.................................................. 13
■Choosing Your Language................................................................................ 14
◆SETTING THE CHANNELS
■Storing Channels Automatically...................................................................... 15
■Storing Channels Manually............................................................................. 16
■Giving Channels Names................................................................................. 18
■Skipping Unwanted Channels ........................................................................ 19
■Fine Tuning Channel Reception ..................................................................... 19
■Sorting the Stored Channels ........................................................................... 20
◆USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
■Changing the Picture Standard ....................................................................... 21
■Adjusting the Picture Settings ......................................................................... 21
■Selecting the Picture Format........................................................................... 22
■Freezing the Current Picture........................................................................... 22
■Changing the Sound Standard ........................................................................ 23
■Adjusting the Sound Settings .......................................................................... 23
■Enjoying the Dolby Sound (LW29A13W) ....................................................... 24
■Switching the Internal Woofers On/Off (LW29A13W).................................... 24
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Contents
◆USING THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
■Setting the External Digital Sound (LW40A13W)............................................ 25
■Setting the Dolby Digital (LW40A13W).......................................................... 26
■Setting the Dolby Pro-Logic (LW40A13W) ..................................................... 27
■Selecting the Sound Mode.............................................................................. 28
■Viewing the Picture In Picture (PIP)................................................................ 29
■Selecting the Sleep Timer ............................................................................... 31
■Setting and Displaying the Current Time ........................................................ 32
■Switching the Television On and Off Automatically....................................... 33
■DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) ............................................................. 34
◆USING THE PC FUNCTIONS
■Setting up Your PC Softerware (Based on Windows 2000 or XP).................... 35
■Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness ............................................................ 36
■Selecting the Image Size................................................................................. 36
■Adjusting the Image Quality........................................................................... 37
■Changing the Image Position.......................................................................... 37
■Adjusting the Colour ...................................................................................... 38
■Initializing the Image Settings......................................................................... 39
■Adjusting the PC Screen Automatically .......................................................... 39
◆USING THE TELETEXT FEATURE
■Teletext Feature.............................................................................................. 40
■Displaying the Teletext Information................................................................ 41
■Selecting Display Options .............................................................................. 41
■Selecting a Teletext Page................................................................................ 42
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
nTroubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel................................... 43
nPowerSaver .................................................................................................... 44
nTechnical and Environmental Specifications .................................................. 45
nDisplay Modes ............................................................................................... 46
nWiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ............................................ 47
☛➢
Press Important Note
Symbols
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Viewing the Control Panel
(Power)
Turns ON/OFF your set.
Power Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
TV/VIDEO
Displays a menu of all of the available input
sources (TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, EXT1, EXT2,
PC Analog, PC Digital).
MENU
Opens the OSD and selects the function.
▼ C/P.▲
Moves the selector up or down on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the channel number.
Switches on the TV when it is in Standby mode.
- +
Moves the selector left or right on the OSD.
Increases or decreases the level of audio volume
and the values of the selected function.
15
6
7
2
3
4
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Viewing the Connection Panel
2
1
7
4
35
8
LW29A13W
LW40A13W
5
6
☛Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your set, ensure that all elements are switched
off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
Power Input
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Viewing the Connection Panel
Connecting an Aerial or Cable Television Network
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
Connecting External A/V Devices
- Connect RCA or S-VIDEO cable to an appropriate external A/V device such as VCR, DVD, or Camcorder.
- Connect RCA audio cables to “AUDIO(L)”and “AUDIO(R)”on the rear of your set and the other ends to
corresponding audio out connectors on the A/V device.
- Headphone may be connected to the headphone output ( ) on the rear of your set. While the headphone
is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers will be disabled.
Connecting Set-Top Box, VCR, or DVD
- Connect the VCR, or DVD EXT cable to the EXT connector of the VCR, or DVD.
- If you wish to connect both the Set-Top Box and VCR (or DVD), you should connect the Set-Top Box
to the VCR (or DVD) and connect the VCR (or DVD) to your set.
Connecting Computer
- Connect the DVI connector to the PC video connector.
- Connect the stereo audio cable to ”PC AUDIO(ST)”on the rear of your set and the other end to “Audio Out”
of the sound card on your computer.
➣DVI connector
Connecting Sound Outputs
Connect RCA audio cables to an audio system or external amplifier.
Pin Description
1 Rx 2-
2 Rx 2+
3 Grounding
4 No connection
5 No connection
6 DDC Clock (SCL)
7 DDC Data (SDA)
8 Analog Vertical Sync
9 Rx 1-
10 Rx 1+
11 Grounding
12 No connection
13 No connection
14 DDC Input Power (+5V)
15 Self Laster
Pin Description
16 Output Signal Connection
17 Rx 0-
18 Rx 0+
19 Grounding
20 No connection
21 No connection
22 Grounding
23 Rx C-
24 Rx C+
25(C3) Analog (Blue)
26(C5) Analog Grounding
27(C4) Analog Horizontal sync.
28(C2) Analog (Green)
29(C5) Analog Grounding
30(C1) Analog (Red)
1
2
3
4
5
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Viewing the Connection Panel
Connecting Digital Audio Inputs
Connect RCA audio cables to a equipment with a digital output (to take digital sound).
Connecting Speakers (depending on the model)
or
Viewing Pictures From External Sources
Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems,
you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input.
1Check that all the necessary connections have been made (refer to
pages 8 and 9 for further details).
2Switch your set on and if necessary, press the VIDEO button
repeatedly. The input sources are displayed in the following order:
TV - VIDEO - S-VIDEO - Ext1 - Ext2 - PC Analog - PC Digital.
➣To watch television programme again, press the TV button.
Mount the brackets on the speaker
and your set. Connect the speaker and your set using screws.
Connect the speaker audio cable to the external
speaker output jack on the rear of your set making
sure that the +,
- polarities are correctly aligned.
➢The speakers MUST have more than
7watts rating (impedance 8Ω).
6
7
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Viewing the Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)
PIP
One/Two-digit channel selection
Picture size selection
VCR/DVD Functions:
- Stop
- Rewind
- Play/Pause
- Fast-Forward
Volume decrease
On-screen display
Available sources selection
Numeric buttons for
direct channel access
Picture-In-Picture Functions:
- PIP On/Off
- PIP size selection (SIZE)
- PIP channel selection (P▲/▼)
(Not available for LW29A13W)
- Interchange the main and sub picture
(SWAP)
- PIP freeze (STILL) : Not available
- PIP location selection (LOCATE)
- PIP channel scan (SCAN)
- PIP source selection (TV/VIDEO)
Sound mode selection
Previous channel
Television On/Off
➣The performance of the remote control may be affected by bright light.
Picture freeze
(Not Available in PC mode)
Make the remote control work
for TV, VCR, Cable, DVD player.
Volume increase
Sound menu display
Picture menu display
Picture effect selection
TV mode selection directly
Sound effect selection
Temporary sound switch-off
Next channel Menu display/
Exit from the OSD
Automatic switch-off
Not available
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Viewing the Remote Control (Teletext Functions)
PIP
Teletext display/
Mix both teletext information and
the normal broadcast
Teletext sub-page
Teletext size selection
Fastext topic selection
Teletext index
Teletext reveal
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Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you:
◆ Purchase your set
◆ Find that the remote control is no longer operating
correctly
1Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the
symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
2Insert two R03, UM4, “AAA”1.5V or equivalent batteries taking care to
respect the polarities:
◆ + on the battery against + on the remote control
◆ - on the battery against - on the remote control
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control
and pressing it back into place.
➣Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and monganese.
Switching On and Off
The mains lead is attached to the rear of your set.
☛If you have purchased this set in the United Kingdom,
refer to page 45 for further instructions on plug wiring.
1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.
Result:
A green Standby indicator appears on the front of your set.
2Press the POWER ( ) or channel up/down (P/,▼C/P.▲)
button.
Result:
The screen is turned on and a green Standby indicator
disappears on the front of your set.
Your set can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce the power
consumption. The Standby mode can be useful when you wish to
interrupt viewing temporarily (during a meal, for example).
1Press the POWER ( ) button.
Result:
The screen is turned off and a green Standby indicator
appears on the front of your set.
2To switch your set back on, simply press the POWER ( ) button
again.
➣Do not leave your set in Standby mode for long periods of time
(when you are away on holiday, for example). Turn your set off by
unpluging from the mains and aerial.
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Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control
The remote control is used mainly to:
◆ Change channels and adjust the volume
◆ Set up your set using the on-screen menu system
The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and
their functions.
Button Viewing Function Menu Function
Used to display the next Used to select the previous
Pstored channel. menu option.
PUsed to display the Used to select the next menu
previous stored channel. option.
to Used to display the corresponding channels.
-/-- Used to select a channel numbered ten or over.
Press this button, and the “
-- ”symbol is displayed.
Enter the two-digit channel number.
Used to decrease the Used to...
volume. ◆Display a submenu containing
selections for the current
menu option.
◆Search forwards manually
for channels
◆Reduce a menu option value.
Used to increase the Used to...
volume. ◆Display a submenu containing
selections for the current
menu option.
◆Search backwards manually
for channels
◆Increase a menu option value.
MUTE Used to switch the sound off temporarily.
➣To turn the sound back on, press this button again,
or press the
-
or
+
button.
MENU Used to display the Used to return to the previous
on-screen menu system. menu or normal viewing.
PIP
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Choosing Your Language
When you start using your set for the first time, you must select the
language which will be used for displaying menus and indications.
1Press the MENU button.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Function.
Result: The options available in the Function group are
displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button .
4Press the Por Pbutton to select the Language .
5Select a particular language by pressing the
-
or
+
button
repeatedly.
6When you are satisfied with your choice, press the MENU button to
return to normal viewing.
Function
Time
PIP
Language English
DNIe Off
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Storing Channels Automatically
You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you (and
availability depends on your country). Automatically allocated
programme numbers may not correspond to actual or desired
programme numbers. However you can sort numbers manually and
clear any channels you do not wish to watch.
1Press the MENU button.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel.
Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button.
Result:
The Auto store is selected.
4Press the
-
or
+
button again.
Result:
The options available in the Auto store group are
displayed when the
Country is selected.
5Select your country by pressing the
-
or
+
button repeatedly.
The following countries are available:
Belgie - Deutschland - Espania - France - Italia - Nederland
- Schweiz - Sverige - UK - East Europe.
6Press the Por Pbutton to select the Search, and then press
the
-
or
+
button.
Result:
The search will end automatically. Channels are sorted
and stored in an order which reflects their position in the
frequency range, (with lowest first and highest last).
The programme originally selected is then displayed.
➣
To stop the search before it has finished, press the MENU
button.
7When the channels have been stored, you can:
◆Change channels
◆Assign a name to the stored channels (refer to page 18)
◆Clear a channel (refer to page 19)
◆Fine tune channel reception if necessary (refer to page 19)
◆Sort them in the order required (refer to page 20)
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Channel sort
Channel
Country UK
Search
Channel
Country UK
Search
Search
Program 1
Frequency 205MHz
Band VHF-H
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Storing Channels Manually (continued)
You can store up to 100 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 of each stored channel which you
wish to identify
1Press the MENU button.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button .
4Press the Por Pbutton to select the Manual store .
Press the
-
or
+
button.
Result: The options available in the Manual store group are
displayed with the Colour system is selected.
5If necessary, indicate the broadcasting standard required by pressing
the
-
or
+
button repeatedly.
Result: The colour standards are displayed in the following order:
AUTO - PAL - SECAM - NT4.43.
6Press the Por Pbutton to select the Sound system. Indicate
the sound standard required by pressing the
-
or
+
button
repeatedly.
Result: The sound standards are displayed in the following order:
BG - DK - I - L.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Channel sort
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA Off
Store ?
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA Off
Store ?
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA Off
Store ?
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Storing Channels Manually
7If you know the channel number to be stored, press the Por P
button to select the Channel. Indicate the required number by
pressing the
-
or
+
button.
If you do not know the channel numbers, press the Por P
button to select the Search.
Start the search by pressing the
-
or
+
button.
Result: The tuner scans the frequency range until the first
channel or the channel that you selected is received on
your screen.
8To assign a programme number to a channel, select the Program by
pressing the Por Pbutton.
Press the
-
or
+
button to find the correct number.
9Press the Por Pbutton to select the LNA .(LW40A13W)
Select the On by pressing the
-
or
+
button .
Result: Amplifies signals when antenna reception is poor.
However if incoming signals are interfering with each
other, turn off LNA as it may malfuction.
10 Press the Por Pbutton to select the Store .
Select the OK by pressing the
-
or
+
button .
Result: The channel and associated programme number are
stored.
11 Repeat Steps 7to 9for each channel to be stored.
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA Off
Store ?
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA Off
Store ?
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA ON
Store ?
Channel
Colour system AUTO
Sound system BG
Search 0MHz
Channel C 1
Program P 1
LNA ON
Store ?
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Giving Channels Names
If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels
either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the
channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new
names as required.
1Press the MENU button.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel.
Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button .
4Press the Por Pbutton to select the Name .
Press the
-
or
+
button.
Result:
The current channels are displayed.
5If necessary, select the channel to be assigned to a new name by
pressing the Por Pbutton.
6Press the
-
or
+
button.
7Press the Por Pbutton to select a letter (A~Z), a number
(0~9) or a symbol (
- , space). Move on the previous or next letter by
pressing the
-
or
+
button.
8Repeat Steps 5to 7for each channel to be assigned to a new
name.
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Skipping Unwanted Channels
You can exclude the channels you chosen from the channels you
scanned. 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.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel.
Result: The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button.
4Press the Por Pbutton to select the Add/Erase .
Press the
-
or
+
button.
Result:
The stored channels are displayed.
5Press the Por Pbutton to select the channel to add or erase.
If necessary, select the Added or Erased by pressing the
-
or
+
button.
6Repeat Step 5for each channel to be added or erased.
Fine Tuning Channel Reception
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.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button .
4Press the Por Pbutton to select the Fine tune.
5Obtain a sharp and clear picture and good sound quality by pressing
the
-
or
+
button.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Channel sort
Fine tune
+ 1
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Sorting the Stored Channels
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.
Result:
The main menu is displayed.
2Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel.
Result:
The options available in the Channel group are displayed.
3Press the
-
or
+
button .
4Press the Por Pbutton to select the Channel sort .
Press the
-
or
+
button.
Result:
The options available in the Channel sort group are
displayed with the
From is selected.
5Select the channel number that you wish to change by pressing the
-
or
+
button repeatedly.
6Press the Por Pbutton to select the To. Select the new
number by which you wish to identify the channel by pressing the
-
or
+
button repeatedly.
7Press the Por Pbutton to select the Store. Select the OK to
confirm the exchange of channel numbers by pressing the
-
or
+
button.
Result:
The selected channel is exchanged with the one
previously stored to the chosen number.
8For all the channels to move to the required channel numbers,
repeat steps 5to 7after select the From by pressing the
Por Pbutton.
Channel
Auto store
Manual store
Name
Add/Erase
Fine tune
Channel sort
Channel sort
From P 1 -----
To P--
Store ?
Channel sort
From P 1 -----
To P 3 -----
Store ?
Channel sort
From P 3 -----
To P 1 -----
Store OK
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