Samsung ST54T6 ST62T6 User manual

Owner’s
Instructions
PROJECTION TELEVISION
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ST54T6
ST62T6
BP68-01744A-00(ENG)

Warning! Important
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of
this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica-
tions to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot,
and fully insert the plug.
Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of
copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized
recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

SAFETY 1
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 receiver. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and
maintaining your machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your TV.
• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as
near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.
• Do not place the TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table where it can fall. A falling TV can cause serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manu-
facturer or sold with the TV. Follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory rec-
ommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the
unit and cart unsteady and likely to overturn.
• Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for
ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and
do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near
a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting.
• Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company.
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

• 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, con-
venience 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 light-
ning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent dam-
age to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep
from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous volt-
age points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.
• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Do not attempt to service the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit
- if the TV has been exposed to rain or water
- if the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
- if the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
- when the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in a safe operating condition.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING
2SAFETY

SAFETY 3
Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format
Viewing
Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are
primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on
them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom
letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total
television viewing per week.
Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are
primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed
on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the
screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary
graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard
format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the
total television viewing per week.
Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports,
video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should
be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that
exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle,
but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the program-
ming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or
dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to
view the different formats as a full screen picture.
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven
CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is
not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

CONTENTS
1 CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2
Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2
Front Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3
Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5
Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Cable without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels . . . .2.3
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels . .2.3
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV . . . . . . . .2.6
Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6
Connecting a DVD Player(480i) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7
Connecting to Y, PB, PR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7
Connecting to regular audio and video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8
Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1
Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1
Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1
Using the Perfect Focus Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3
Adjusting Manual Convergence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4
Adjust Red Convergence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6
Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6
Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7
Memorizing the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
Selecting the Video Signal-source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) . . . . . . . .3.9
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . .3.9
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10
Using the Channel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10
Using the Number Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10
Using the Previous Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.10
Selecting Your Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.11
To Store Your Favorite Channels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.11
To View Your Favorite Channels: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.11
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.12

CONTENTS 2
CONTENTS
Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . .3.13
Labeling the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.13
Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.14
Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.14
Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.15
Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.16
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.16
Using Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.16
Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.17
Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.18
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.19
Viewing an External Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.20
Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1
Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1
Digital Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3
Changing the Color Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4
Using the R.surf Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5
Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.6
Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7
Extra sound settings (Surround, Auto Volume, Melody) . . . . . . . . . . .4.8
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9
Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10
Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.11
Activating Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.11
Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP . . . . .4.12
Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP . . . . . . . . .4.12
Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image .4.13
Changing the Size of the PIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13
Changing the PIP Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.14
Changing the Location (Rotating) in PIP mode . . . . . . . . .4.14
Scanning the Available Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.14
Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.15
Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (or DVD) .4.15
Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box
. . . .4.16
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1
Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1
Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1
Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1

1.1 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV
List of Features
Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance
unit that includes the following special features:
• Easy-to-use remote control
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off
• Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory
• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels
• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems
• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible
• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening
• Built-in, dual channel speakers
• A special sleep timer
• Picture-in-Picture
• Component Video Input jacks to obtain a sharper image from external sources
• Perfect Focus
Chapter One
YOUR NEW TV

CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 1.2
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
Front Panel Buttons
The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen
menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
YOUR NEW TV
ΠTV/VIDEO
All the inputs connected to the external compo-
nent jacks will be shown in regular sequence.
´ MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.
ˇ CH▼ and CH▲
Press to change channels. Also press to highlight
various items on the on-screen menu.
¨ VOL – , +
Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also
used to select items on the on-screen menu.
ˆ MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
Ø Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
∏ POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
” Timer indicator
When the TV is turned on, the Timer indicator blinks
about ten times. This indicator illuminates when the
Timer mode is set to the “On” position after setting the
clock and either the On timer or Off timer, with the
remote control. Even if the power is turned off, this
indicator stays lit. (Clock must be set before using this
function.).

1.3 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV
YOUR NEW TV
ΠPERFECT FOCUS
Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the
Factory.
´ VIDEO INPUT jack
Use to connect a video signal from a camcorder
or a video game.
ˇ AUDIO INPUT jacks
Use to connect the audio signals from a cam-
corder or video game.
¨ S-VIDEO INPUT jack
Use to connect an S-Video signal from a cam-
corder or a video game.
Front Panel Jacks
You can use the front panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only
occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting
equipment, see pages 2.1 –2.8.)