Samsung HLN437W - 43" Rear Projection TV User manual

Safety Instructions
Warning! Important
Safety/nstructions
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK}. THEREARE NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFERALL SERVICING
TO QUAUFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
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CAUTION: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment may void the user's authori b, 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 leplus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fbnd.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's
altention 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 oarticular
specifies that the cable ground shaII Be connected to the grounding system of }he build-
ing as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
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 parfmay be in
violation of{hese laws.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock, I
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. I
ThankYouforChoosingSamsung
Thank you for choosingSamsung! Your new Samsung proiection TV represents the Jalest in _elevision _ech-
notog_ We designed Hwith easy_:_useor_screen menus and dosed captioning capabi_itles, making i_
one of the best products in itsclass. We are proud _o offer you a product tha_will provide convenient,
dependable service and enioyment for years to come.
ImportantSafetyInformation
A_ways be carefu_when using y_ur TV T_ _educe the risk _f h_e_e_ec_r_ca_sh_ck_and _ther iniuries '
keep these safely precautions in mind when installing, using, and maln_alning your uni_
• Read all safely and operating instructions before operaling your TV.
•Keep the safely and operating instructions for future reference
• Heed all warnings on the IV and in the operating instructions
• Unplug the TV from the walt oudet before cleaning Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment wilbeul approval of the manufacturer Such
additions can increase the risk of fire, electricshock, or other personal iniury.
• Do not use the 1V where contact with water is passible, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing
machines, swimming pools, elc
• Do not place the IV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, brackel, or table wbere
i_can fail. A failing TV can cause serious iniury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, brackel, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the IV Follow the
manufacturer's instructions when mounling the unit, and use a mounling
accessory recommended by the manufoclurer Move the TV and cart with cole.
Quick slops, excessive force, and uneven surfacescan make the unit and cart
unsteady and more likety to overturn
• The TV is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation _oprotect il from overheating Do not block
these openings with any obied, and do not put lhe IV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface Do
not put the TV near a radiator or heal register if y_oudo put the TV on a rack or
bookcase, make sure that there is adequate ventilation and thai you've followed the manufacturer's
instruclions for mounting
• Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure
of the type of power supplied _oyour home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet For your safely, this TV is equipped wilh a polarized ahernal-
ing curren__ine plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the pawe_ outlet only
one way If you are unable 1o insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug if the plug still
does not fit, conlad an electrician to replace your outlet

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Safety Instructions
• Protecl the power cord. Power supply cords sbeu[d be routed so ;hal ;hey won't be walked on or
pinched by ob acts placed on or against ;hem Pay particular ot_enttanto cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and ;he potal where ;hey exil from ;he unit
• Unplug ;he TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm
or when left una_nded and unused for long periods of time This will prevenl damage te ;he unll from
lightning and power4ine surges.
• Avoid overhead power lines An ovlside antenna systemshould hal be placed in lbe vicinity of over-
head power lines or other electric ligh_ or power circuits, or where il can fall inlo such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be exlremely carefu_ to keep from _ouching the
power lines or circuits Contacl wi;h such lines can be fatal
• Do hal overload ;he wall outlet or exlension cords Overloading can resuff in fire or electric shock
• Do hal insert any;hing ;hrough the openings in ;he unil, where ;hey can touch dangerous voltage points
or damage ports Never spill liquid of any kind on ;he TV
• Ground ouldoor antennas ff an outside anlenna or cable _x_v_c_ !EX_eL_°_
system iSconnected te ;he _, be sure lhe antenna or cable _NN_ _ _%__
system iSgrounded so as to provide some prolec_ion against _ _ "
voltage sur_s and built-up staffc charges Section 810 of the _!o,_,%_o_
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No 70_1984, pro.............
vides information aboul proper grounding of ;he mast and o_%'Z_
supporting structure, grounding of ;he tead-ln wire ta an ,N__,,o ,_
antenna discharge vni_, size of grounding conductors, .......
Iocalion of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding _o_,g_,_¢0,_
electrodes, and requirements for ;he grounding electrode _ _'°_ °_ _ _'_'_
• Do hal attempt ta service ;he TV yourseff Referall servicing to qualified service personne_ Unplug ;he
unit from the wall gullet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:
The power-supply cord or plug is damaged
Liquid has been spilled on the unil or ff obiects have fallen tate ;he uni_
The TV has been exposed to rain or water
The TV does not orate normally b followin the operalin instrucltans
The TVhas been 5Pr_ppedor ;he ca_inel has _een damage_
The TV exhibits a distinct degradation in performance
When ;he LAMP[gULBONLY} replacemenl is needed
• tf you make adjustments yourself, adjust only ;hose controls that are covered by the operallng instruc-
tions Adjus_tag other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore ;he TV to normal
• When reptacemenl parts are required, be sure ;he service technician uses repJacemenl parts specified
by the manufacturer or ;hose that have the same characteristics as the original part Unau;horized
svbstiluffons may resuh in additional damage to ;he uni_
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to ;his T_v
perform safely checks te determine that ;he TV is in
This device complies with part t5 of the FCC Rules
(1] This device may not cause harmful taterference,
(2] This device mustaccept any interference ;hat may
This television receiver provides displa_
;he FCC ru_es
FCCInformation
User Instructions
The Federal Communications Commission Radio
Frequency _nlerference Slatement tac[udes ;he fok
lowing warning:
NOTE: This equipment has Been tested and found
1ocompty with ;he _imilsfor a Class B digital
device, porsuanl 1o Part 15 of ;he FCC Rutes
Tbese limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection againsl harmful interference in a resi-
dential installation This equipment generates,
uses,and can radiate radio frequencyenergy
and, if hal installed and used in accordance with
;he tastruclions, may cause bermful interference 1o
radio communications. However, ;here is no guar-
antee ;hat inlerference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
ta radio or television receptions, which can be
determined by turning ;he equipmenl off and on,
;he user _sencouraged ta try 1o correct the interfe_
once by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorienl or refecale lhe receiving antenna
• Increase the separation baleen the equipment
and receive_
• Connecl ;he equipment into an out_e_ on a eta
cui_ different from that to which ;he receiver is
connected.
• Consult ;he dealer or an experienced radlo/TV
technician for help.
User information
Changes or modihcaltans hal expressly approved
by theparty responsibte for compliance could
void theuser's authority te operate ;he equipmenL
If necessary, consult your deaJel or an experi-
iflffenced [
Warning
User must use shielded signa_ interface cables to
maintain FCC compliance for the product¸
Declaration of conformity for products marked
with FCC Logo. This device complies with Part t5
of the FCC Rules¸
Opera,on is subiect to the following two condi-
_tans:
(1] this device may hal cause harmful interference,
and
(2] this device must accept any interference
received, including interference ;hal may cause
undesired opera_om
The party responsible for product compliance:
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICSCO, LTD
America QA Labof Samsung
85 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Tel) 408_544_5124
Paxj 408_44_5 _91
Provided with ;his monitor is a detachable power
supply cord with _EC320 style terminations¸ It may
be suitable for connec_on to any UL Listedperson-
al computer with similar configuration¸ Before
making the connection, make sure the voltage ra_
ing of ;he computer convenience ou_et is the same
as the monitor and that ;he ampere rating of ;he
computer convenience oulJel is equal to or
exceeds the monitor voltage rating¸
Par 1gO Voff applica_tans, use only UL Listed
detecbeb_e power cord with NEMA configuration
5-15P type (parallel blades} p_ug cap. For 240
Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable
power supply cord with N£MA configuration
6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap
IC Compliance Notice
This Class _ digital apporalus meets aft require-
ments of theCanadian Interference-Caustag
Equipment Regulations of ICE_003
Notice de Conformit_ IC
Col appo_eil num6rique de dasse B respecte
loutes le_exigences du R_gfemen_ICES-gO3 sur
los 6quipements prodeisan_ des interferences au
Canada

Table of Contents
Your New Wide TV .......................................................................................... 10
Replacing the Lamp ............................................................................................. tO
Listof Features ..................................................................................................... t 2
Checking Parts..................................................................................................... t 2
Side Panel Buttons................................................................................................ t 3
Side Panel Jacks ................................................................................................. 13
Front Panel LEDIndicators ..................................................................................... t4
Rear Panel Jacks .................................................................................................. t5
Remote Cont_d .................................................................................................... 16
_nstalling Batteries in the RemoteControl ..................................................... 17
Connections ..................................................................................................... 20
Conneding VHF and UHF Antennas.......................................................................20
Antennas with 300ohm Flat Twin Leads ..................................................... 20
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads...........................................................20
SeparateVHF and UHF Antennc_s..............................................................21
ConneclingCableIV aod VCR ..............................................................................22
Cabb withouta Cable Box .......................................................................22
Cable with a Cable Box thai Desc_ambbs All Channels ............................... 22
Connecting a Cable Converter Box ............................................................23
Connecling a Cable Converter Box and a VCR ...........................................23
Connecting a Camcorder ......................................................................................24
Connectinga DVD Player.....................................................................................25
Conneding a DTVSet Top Box .............................................................................. 26
Operation ........................................................................................................ 30
Turning the IV On and Off ....................................................................................30
Viewing the Menus and Dispk_ys........................................................................... 30
Selecting the Menu Language ................................................................................ 31
SeJeeting the Antenna _npul................................................................................... 31
Channel Memory ................................................................................................. 33
Changing Channels .............................................................................................. 34
SoJectingYour Favorile Channels ........................................................................... 35
Labeling the Channels .......................................................................................... 36
So_tingThe On/Off Melody .................................................................................. 36
Pidure Control ..................................................................................................... 38
Sound Control ..................................................................................................... 40
So_ting the Clock .................................................................................................. 42
Solting the Timers................................................................................................. 43
Viewing an Rxlernal Signal Source ........................................................................ 45
Special Features ...............................................................................................48
Setting Up Your Remote Control .............................................................................48
RemoteControl Codes ..........................................................................................51
Fine Tuning Channels ...........................................................................................52
Selecting the Color Tone ....................................................................................... 53
Selting the Film Mode ...........................................................................................53
DNId _ {Digital Natural Image engine)_ ........................................................... 54
Digital Noise Reduction ........................................................................................ 55
Selting the Blue Screen Mode ................................................................................ 56
Changing the Screen Size ..................................................................................... 57
Special Audio Options ......................................................................................... 59
MTS Setttegs: Choosing a Boundtrack ........................................................ 59
Do'by Virbal ...........................................................................................60
BBE........................................................................................................ 61
Aute Volume ............................................................................................ 62
Viewing Closed Caption Information ...................................................................... 63
Viewing Piclure_in-Pidure....................................................................................... 64
Solecting a Screen ................................................................................... 64
Se[ecling an External Signal ...................................................................... 65
Solecflng a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for P_P................................... 66
Swapping the Contents of the PIPand Main image ...................................... 67
Changing the Size of the PIPimage ........................................................... 68
Changing the Pidure4n-Pictu*eChannel ...................................................... 69
Selecling the Sound Source ....................................................................... 70
Changing the Location of the PiP image ...................................................... 70
Using the V_Chip.................................................................................................. 71
PC Disp(ay ....................................................................................................... 78
Using Your TV as a Computer {PC} Display ............................................................. 78
How to connect Your PC to the TV ............................................................. 78
How te Setup You_PC Soflware IWiodows only) ........................................ 79
Display Modes......................................................................................... 80
How to Set up Your TV as a PC display .................................................................. 81
Piclure Quality Adiuslment .................................................................................... 82
Changing the Posiiion of the _mage(Moving left, right, up and down) ....................... 83
Changing the Screen Size (PC mode) ..................................................................... 84
Appendix ......................................................................................................... 88
T_oubleshooting ................................................................................................... 88
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................... 89
Using Your TV in Another Country .......................................................................... 89
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 89

YourNewWideTV

YourNew Wide'IV
ReplacingtheLamp
• A Proiection TV lamp is a consumable item, and should be replaced from time to time for best proiec-
ter operation If the screen image becomesdark, or time_, lamp and Temp LEDsflicker off at the same
time, you may have to replace the tamp
• When changing the lamp, you should first verify the type/model, and then useonly the correct lamp
_eplacemenl The code for lamp regulation and usage is marked on the label If you remove the lamp,
you can identify this replacement code. Yo_ should only replace the lamp with the one of the same reg-
ulation code.
• If you wish to buy a new lamp, please phone your Service Center or a nearby TV dealer, and tell them
the model of your proiecllon unit
• Youcan idenlify the lamp type on the left side of TV and the lamp cover
• TheTVwi_bedamagedify_uUse_amptha_isdi_eren_mthe_rigin_supp_iedbythemanufac-
_uref
• Please don_l remove the lamp excepl when replacing with a new one
• Please turn off TV power before changing a lamp and then unplug after waiting 1 minute.
• TbecoolingfanwiffhelpcoolthelampsoyoucansafelyremoveitThesurfaceoftheLampisvery
hot Please wait for 30 minutes after turning off your proieclion TV to handle the lamp
• Please keep the old lamp away from flammable articles and children Dispose of properly.
• Don'l allow dirt or dusl to accumulate inside the lamp cover or on the Lamp
• A dirty cover or lamp can catch fire, explode and cause eleclric shock•
• please don_l louch the ffon_ glass of a new lamp or the glass of the lamp containe_
• _fanew_ampisimpr_per_yhand_ed_thequa_ity_f_hescreenimagecanbea_e_tedandtheexpected
lib span of the lamp can be reduced
• Be sure to tighten the lamp cover on theTV after changing the lamp Note that the TV will not function
ff the lamp cover is not securely attached. Please lighten the holding screw on the lamp cover after il
has been attached to the TV
Use a screwdriver te
remove the screw as
shown in the picture
_! Remove the Lamp cover.
Use a screwdriver to
_,,_ remove the screws
securing theLamp.
There are 2 screws: one
on the leftand one on the
right. When the screws
have been completely
unfastened, theywill still
be connected to thebody
of the Lc_mp.
_ Separate theLamp from
the engine by holding the
bend_eand pulling it out
Toreinstall the Lamp, loi-
Slow these steps in reverse
order¸
iii_it,
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• Be sure the replacement Lamp is the same mode[

YourNew WideTV
ListofFeatures
Your TVwas designed and engineered using the latesttechnology (t isafull-featured,
high-performance unit that exceeds industry standards, In addition, it has these special features:
• Easy-to,operate remote control
• Easy-lo-useor_screen menu syslem you can accessfi'om the side pJne) or remo_econtrol
• Au)omafic time_)o turnthe TV on and off a) cmytime you choose
• Adiustable pic)ure and sound set)ings and the ability )o memodze you_ (avod_e settings
• Au)omatic channel tuning forup to 181 channels
• A special _ller to reduce or e(iminale recep)ion problems
• Fine tuningcontrol for the sharpest picture possible
• A buibin muhi-channe( sound decode_ for slereo and bilingual listening
• BuiINn, dual channel speakers
• A special sleep timer
• Pictureqn-Pie)urecc_pabilily thatlets you wafch F,vo channels at once
• Widesc_een TV with ad(ustable image size
CheckingParts
Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure thatyou have all the pc_rtsshown here
(f any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer
This A/V Cable
Manual (AA39-40001 B)
Television Remote Control
(RP59-O0016A)/
AAA Ratterles
(4301-000121)
Warraaty
Card
SidePanelButtons
The bul)ons on the side pa_eJ confro( your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu system
To use lhe more advanced fealJ_es,you mL_sluse the temole conlro(
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SidePanelJacks
Use the side panel iacks to connect a component Ibat isused only occasionally (o comcorder or video
game, for example).
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YourNew WideTV
FrontPanelLEDIndicators
The three lights on thefronl pcsnelindicaIe the status of your TV,
Indicator Light Key
• : Ligh_isOn
_: L_ghtis Blinking
0 : L_ghtis Off
Tinier Lamp Pemp Indication
•© 0 _uto Timer ON/OFF has been set
0•Othe set is operating normally
_tandby state
0_ © the picture wiff automatically appear in about 25 seconds
• • © _,uto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set isnormally operating.
_,uta Timer ON/OFF has been set and the setwill automatically be turned on in
• _ O_bout 25 seconds
GI O@ _, cooitag Ion inside the set is not operating normaffy
© _ @ Lamp cover on rear of the setis hal properly shut
2beck if the ventilation hole on the rear of the set_sblocked, because ff the
©O_ nner temperature is too high, the power will shutoff.
GI _ _ Lamp may be defective. Piease contact a certified technician
• It takes about 30 seconds for theTV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.
• The TV has a fan ta keep the taslde lamp from overhea_ing. You'll occasionally hear idworktag
RearPaneiJacks
Use the rear panel iacks to connee_components such as a VCR,
You can connect _vo differentcomponents such as two VCRs, Set-TopBox and a DVD player etc,
because there are two setsof video input iacks and one setof component video input iacks on the rear
panel of your TV For more in[ormattan, please see "Conneclions".
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YourNew WideTV
RemoteControl
You can use the remote control up to a distanceof abou123 feet ham the TV. When using the remote,
cdwoys point _tdiredly a_ the TV The remote contco_can also operal_ your VCR, cable box, and DVD
player¸
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Contrd
With normal use, the belfries in lbe remote conlrol should lost aboul c_year If yo_ notice a performance
degradation whiJe using the remote, the batteries may need _o be replaced Make sure you replace both
botieries and do not mix aid a_d new ba_ries in the remote control if yo_ won't be _sing the remote
control [or o long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place
Slide the back cover ol_the way o_t
to open the battery compartment o[
the remote control
_ns_ll t,,vo AAA size batteries
.., Make sure to match the "+" and
"-" ends of the batteries with the
diagram inside the comparlment.
_'_ S_ide the cover back into place

Connections

Connections
ConnectingVHFandUHFAntennas
ff you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV
Antennaswith 300-ohm Flut Twi_ Leads
If your antenna looks like this: _ i_has 300_ohm fiat twin leads
Place the wires from the lwin
leads under the screws on the
300-75 ohm adapter¸ Use a
screwdriver to tightenthe
screws.
2 Plug the adapter intothe
.., ANT-A terminal on theback
panel oFthe TV.
Antennaswith75-ohmRoundLeads
Ifyour antennalookslikethis: _ it isan antennawith 75_ohmroundleads
Pbg the antenna lead into the
ANT-A terminalon the Back
paneJ of the TV
SeparateVHF aad UHFAnlels
If you have _o separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you mus_combine the
lwo antenna signals before connecting them to the TV.This _equires a combiner atiachment, which
you can Buy at an electronics slope
ConneclBoth antennQ
leads tethe combiner
Plug the combiner into the
_ on theANT-A terminal
Back panel oFthe TV

Connections
ConnectingCableI'VandVCR
You can connect different cable systems_oyour TV, including cebte without a cable box, and
cable with a cable box that descramNes some or all channels.
Cablewithout a Cable Box
if you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:
Plug the incoming cane
inlo theANT-A Qnlenna ter-
minal on the back of the
T_
CablewithaCableBoxthat DescramblesAllChamPs
Find the cable that is cor_
healed 1othe ANTENNA
OUT le_minal on your
ccsblebox This I_rminal
might be labeted "ANT
OUT," "VHF OUT," or sim-
ply, "OUtV'
_ Connect the other end of
this cable to the ANT A
antenna lerminat on the
back of the TV
ConnectingaCableConverter Box
This connection allows you 1owatch cable and premium channe&. You should keep your TV
selected 1oANT-A so that you can usethe TV features When viewing premium channels, setecl
ANT-g and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel isvacant in your area), then use the
converter box to change channe&. You wilt need two coaxial cables
Note: When you usea converter box with
your TV, thele may be fealures thai you can
nol program using the remole conlro_, such
as programming your favorite channels and
Necking channels
ConnectingaCableConverter Box and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch and record basic cmd premium cable channels, c_swell as
watch videotapes You should keep your TV selected to ANT-A so that you can usethe TV's fen-
lures When viewing #_emlvm channels or _ecording with the VCR, select ANT-B (whichever cbon-
nel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box 1ochange channels
1YR_rP_ Caution: If you wahl torecord one channel
while watching anothel channel, a sptit_er
(no_included} must be added between the
cable and ANT-A One output of the splitter
goes to ANT-A end the second output is
connected to IN on the cable converter
box.
if you have a mona VCR, connect L/Mona
to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio
cable
if you have a S_VHSVCR, use the SMdeo
conneclions and _emove the video cable
Do not connect the video cable and the
S-vldeo cable to videot simuhaneously
When you use a conveMel box with your
tV there may be features thai you can not
p_ogram using the remo_econtrol, such as
p_ogramming your favorite channels and
blocking channels

Connections
ConnectingaCamcorder
The side panel iacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.
You can use you_ camcorder to view tapes withoul using a VCR
Locale the A/V output jacks
on thecamcorder. They are
usually found on the side or
back o_ the camcorder Camcolder
Connect an audio cable
between theAUDIO OUT-
PUTiack on the camcorder
and the AUDIO terminals
on the side of theTV
If your camcorder is stereo,
you mus_connecl two sepa-
rate cables
(The audio cables are usual-
ly included with thecam-
corder)
TVS'd*®nm Camoard*r
,_ Connect a video cable
_j_ between theVIDEO OUT-
POTjack on the camcorder
and the VIDEO terminal on
theside of the TV. (A video
cable is usually included
with the camcorder }To
watch a tape, follow your
camera's instructions and
thesection on "Viewtag an
External Signal Source" in
thismanual
Connectinga DVDPlayer
The rear panel jacks on your 1V make it easy to connect a DVD player to your IV
Connectingto Y,Pb,Pr
Connect a se_of audio
cables bet_veen the imll
Component 1AUDIO IN
jacks on the TV and the
AUDIO OUT iacks on the
DVD player
lV_rl_,d
2To enable Component video
viewing, connecl video
cables be_een the
Component1 (Y, P_and P_)
jacks on the TV and Y, Pb
and P_(or Y, C0, C*} output
jacks on the DVD player
Note: Foron explanation o_
Componenl video, see your
DVD p_ayer_sowner's man-
uaL
Connectinglo nudio and video jacks
Connect a se_of audio
cables between the AUDIO
IN jacks on theTV and the
AUDIO OUT iacks on the
DVD player
P/_Par_
'_ Connect video cables
_, bet_veen the VIDEO OUT
jack on the DVD player and
the VIDEO IN iack on the
IV

Connections
ConnedingaDTVSetTopBox
Connectingto Y,PbPr
Connect a se)of audio
_ cables between the
Component2 or
Component3 AUDIO IN
iacks on the TV and the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the
Se)Top Box.
_ Connect video cables
between theComponent2
or Componenl3 Y, Pband P_
inputs on the TV and Y, Pb
and Pr (or Y, Cb, C r) OUtpUtS
on the SetTop Box
Note: For an explanation o(
Component video, see your
Set Top Box owneds manu-
al
Connectingto DVI (Digital Visual
Interface)
Connect a se)of audio
_ cab(es between the PC
AUDIO _N iac_,son the TV
and the AUDIO OUT jacks
on the Set Top Box
_ Connect video cables
between the DVI iN iack on
the TV and the DVI OUT
iack on the SetTop Box.
TVR_orPoner
h,t,M_
('Jh41. m
DTV S_rT_ B_
DTV Se_T_B_x
Connectingto R,G,8
Connex:l a se_o_ audio
cables between the PC
AUDIO IN iacks on the _/
and the AUDIO OUT iaeks
on the Se)Top Box.
_ Connect video cables
between the PC IN jack on
the TV and the RGB OUT
iaek on the SetTop Box
TVR_orPon_
D_ S_rT_ B_

Operation

Operation
TurningtheTVOnandOff
Pressthe Power bul_onon the remole control or on the side pene_ to turn your W on and off
ViewingtheMenusandDisplays
The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu
syslem by pressing the Menu buffon on the remote control¸ Once the or_screen menu appears, use
the ioysllek button on your remote control to move belw_n menu item¸ rselect menu items, and
make adius_menls You can also view the on-screen menu system and make some adiuslments using
the TV's side paneJ buttons.
Displuyiagthe Menus
With the power on, press the
Menu bulten on the remote con-
t_l The main menu appears on
the screen
The Video menu isselected.
Use the ioystick (up, down) or
_/! CH(A, _)buttons to move to
ilems in the menu Use the ioy-
stick (rightI or VOL(+) buttons
to display, change, or use the
selected ilems Use the ioystick
(_ or I_-)button to enter items
in the menu.
On-screen menus disappear from
the screen automatically after abou_
thirty seconds, or you can press the
Menu button on your remote control
lo exit the menu
DisplayingStatus Information
Pressthe Display button on the
remote conlroh The TV will dis-
play the chQnnel, current time,
and the audio signal you are
lls_eningto
SelectingtheMenuLanguage
Choose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French
Pressthe Menu button
_/ Move the ioystlek down to
seJeclSETUP,then press the
joystick to enter
,2_ Move the ioystiek down _o
selec_"Language"
_ Move the ioystick right o_ left
,_,_ to select the language,
Pressthe Menu button on the
remote control _oexit the
menu
SelectingtheAntennaInput
You can connect to two differenl signal sources by choosing theanlenna input(ANT A o_ ANT 13)
Pressthe Menu button
Move the ioystiek down to select
SETUP,then press the ioy_iek to
enter¸
Pressthe ioys_iek to enter, The chcsn-
nel setup menu will appear¸ The first
line o_ the menu is selected
p' Move the ioystick right or left to
Pressthe Menu button on the
remote control _oexit the menu¸

Operation
ChannelMemory
Your TV can memorize and stole a]t of the cbenneis available Once the channels are memorized,
you can use the CH;\ and CH'_ buttons _o scan through the available channels
Selectingthe BroadcastSource
Before memorizing available channels, you must select what broadcas_ sours your TV is connect-
ed to, either an antenna ol a cable system
Pressthe Menu button.
Move the joystick down to
select SETUP,then p_essthe
ioystlek to enter.
P_essthe ioystick _oenter The
i_!i channel setup menu will
appear. Move the joystick
down to sele¢_"Air or CATV"
_If you are connected te an
\.J antenna, leave "AIR" dis_
played¸ If you connected
cable, press the ioystick to the
right to display the lype oF
cable sysl_m: "STD," "HRC,"
or "IRC "
{If you are not sure which lype
of cable system you have,
con_ac_your cable compan_l
Storimj Channelsin Memory Automatically
First, select the broadcast source as
described on the previous page With
the Channel Setup menu on screen,
move the joystick down to seJecl"Auto
CbenneJ Memory"
Pressthe joystick to enter. The TV wiJJ
_ begin memorizing aft of the avaiJabb
stations Pressthe VOL+ Button at any
time to interrupt the memorization
process
NOTE
•WhentheANTBmodeisselected, lheauloprogrammiegrunsonthemainscreen
Adding and ErasingChannels
Use the number buffons to select the
channel you want _o add or erase
add a channel, select it and p_essthe
_ Add/Erase button on the remote control
The channel wiff be added _othe TV's
memory and the word "Channel added"
will appear in the corner of the screen
p, To erase a cbennel, select it and then
,_ press the Add/Erase Button on the
remote control The word "Channel
erased" wiff appear in the corner of the
screen You can slill view a cbennel thai
has Been erased from memory By using
the number buttons on the remote controJ
to select the channel directly

Operation
ChangingChannels
Yov can change cbenne_son your TV by using theCH /\ and CH _" buttons, or by direct selec-
tlonusing the number buttons. You can use the number buttons to Iune to any channel (even one
that has been erased or has not been memorized)
Usingthe ChannelButtons
Pressthe CH/_or CH _/ buttons te change channels
The TV changes each channel in order, vp or down,
depending on which button you press. You will see all
the channels that the TV has memorized (The TV m_st
have memorized a_least threechannels) You will not
see cbenne_sthatwere not memorized or have been
erased,
UsingtheNumberButtons
Tochangetosingledigi_channels(0-9_faster,press
"0" beforethesingledigit
Exam_:For_hennel4,p_e_"O/lhen"4/'
To select a channel over 100, press the +100 button
first.
Exempt:Por_henne1122,pre_"+fO0,"then"2,_lhen"2/
Usingthe PreviousChanael
Pressthe Pre_h button on the remote conlro_ The TV
¢honges to the las_channel you were watching
Scanningchannels
You can automatically scan aft of the channels in memo-
ry at the touch of ivst one button Pressthe Scan button
on the remote control. The TV will change the channels
automatically, one by one Scanning channels wilt be
displayed in the PIPwindow To stop channel scan,
press the Scan button again
fl0TE
•When the ANT B mode is selected, thechannel scan function
doesnq work
SelectingYourFavoriteChannels
You can store up to ten of yov_ favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and
CATV} Then, when you press the Fav.CH button on the remote conlrot, the TV displaysonly the
favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find frequently
walched channels.
ToStoreYourFavoriteChannels:
Pressthe Menu buffon Move
lthejoystick down to select
SETUP,then press the ioystick
to enter
Presstheioystick to enter.
The cbennet setup menu will
appear¸ Move theioystick
down to select Air or CATV,
then move the ioystick to
theright to displc_y the lype o_
cable systemor Ai_
'_/ Move the ioystick down to
_ select "Favorite Channel",
then press the ioystick to
enter.
Move the ioystick to the _efi
/_ or right to select channel
Note: Only memorized chan-
nels can be set as Favorite
channels,
ToViewYourFavoriteChannels:
Pressthe FavCH button repeatedly to
jumpfrom one favorite channel
to anothe_
The favorite channels are selected in
as_nding sequence¸

Operation
LabelingtheChannels
Use this feature to assign an easy-tocemember label to any channel (ie, "CBS', "ESPN',
"PB$2", CNN1 ", elc) A label consists of four fields, where each field isa letler, a number, or a
blank When the DISPLAYbutton is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel
nvmber. 7
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@
Pressthe CH F_or CH v but-
tonto _uneto the channel that
will be labeled
/_ Pressthe Menu button. Move
the ioystick down to select
SETUP,then press the joystick
_oenter.
Press the ioystick to enler
3 Move theioystick down to
select Labeling
/_ Move theioystick to the right
to begin labeling (Each fobel
has four fields See top para-
graph.)
Move the ioystick up or down
to select a [ette_, a number, or
a blank (Pressing the CH but-
ton resull$in thissequence:
A,B, Z, blank,g,1,..9).
_,} Move the ioystick to the right
to switch _o thenext field,
which will be selected SeJect
a second _etteror digit using
joystick(upor down}, as
above Repeat theprocess to
select thelast t,,vodigits
Pressthe Menu button _o exil
SettingTheOn/OffMelody
You can hear dear melody sound when the 1V is powered On or Off.
i®®i®
N
,_ Pressthe Menu button Move
the joystick down _o select
SETUP,then p_essthe joystick
_O enter¸
Move theioystick down to
_ seJectMelody.
_] Move the ioystick to the right
_>,_ or left to select "On"
_ Pressthe Menu button to exit.

Operation
PictureCentre(
Using the tame)e, you can change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness setengsof
the TV.
Customizingthe Picture
")i Pressthe Menu button,
P_essthe ioysttek _oenter
Move the joystick down to
.... select Adjust, then press the
ioystick te artier. You will see
the items "Conl_ast",
"Brightness", "Sharpness",
"Color" and "Tint".
_ Move the ioystick up or down
,_,_) fo select the item you want fo
change
Move the iaystick right or left
)o raise or fowe_ the value of
the item, using the on-screen
gauge as your guide¸
When you are finished adjusting an item, wait a moment The
level indicator will disappea_ and the Video menuwill return.
You can continue ta make adjustments, or p_essthe Menu button to
exff
UsingAutomatic("Standard") PictureSetlings
P_essthe FtMode bulton on the _emote
control _ochange the picture settings.
PressPMode repeatedly to select the
f_ "Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie" or
"Custom" picture setting¸
Guide to Automatic Picture Seltings
• Choose Standard ta set the TV_o operate at top performance according to your TV's
speeifiea)ions
• Choose Dynamle forviewing the TV during the day or when there is Bright tlght in the _oem.
• Choose Movie when vtawing the movie.
• Choose Custom if you wan) Io adius) the seltings yourself.