Samsung PL-42E91H manual Connecting Cable TV, Cable without a Cable Box

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Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

1.Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

ANT IN

ANT OUT

1.Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

2.Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of Antenna cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

ANT IN

Incoming

cable

Splitter

1.Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

2.Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Incoming

cableSplitter

Cable Box

3.Connect an Antenna cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

4.Connect an Antenna cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Incoming

 

 

cable

Splitter

 

 

 

 

RF (A/B)

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

Switch

 

 

 

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Incoming

 

 

 

cable

Splitter

 

 

 

RF (A/B)

 

 

 

 

 

Cable Box

Switch

 

5.Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

6.Connect the last Antenna cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.

After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B”, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Contents Model Serial No Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDEEnglish-2 User Instructions Contents Ferrite Core Power Cord List of FeaturesAccessories General InformationViewing the Control Panel Video AV Viewing the Connection PanelRear Panel Jacks DVI in AUDIO-R/LRemote Control If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas ConnectionsConnecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxConnecting a VCR Connecting a CamcorderConnecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVIConnecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via Hdmi Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home TheaterConnecting a PC HDMI/DVI jacks do not support PC connectionOperation Plug & Play FeatureTurning the TV On and Off Using the Number Buttons If you want to reset this featureUsing the Channel Buttons Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous ChannelViewing the Display Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Viewing the MenusMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-sourceStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Setting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top BoxRemote Control Codes Brand Code000 004 008 Product Code000 001 002 008 Satellite STB 000 003 008Samsung DVD To Select the Source To Edit the Input Source NamePicture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory DefaultsConfiguring Detailed Settings on the Picture 169 Positioning and Sizing the screen using ZoomChanging the Screen Size ZoomDigital Noise Reduction Active ColorDNIe Digital Natural Image engine Freezing the Current PictureSound Control Using Automatic Sound SettingsResetting the Equalizer Settings to the Factory Defaults Customizing the SoundSetting the TruSurround XT Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS TrackInternal Speakers Selecting the Internal MuteListening to the Sound of the Sub PIP Picture Internal Mute OffChannel Control Adding / Locking ChannelsFine Tuning Analog Channels Setting the Color SystemPC Display Setting Up Your PC Software Based on Windows XPResolution Vertical Horizontal PL-42E91H Frequency HzHow to Auto Adjust Adjusting the Screen QualitySetting the Home Theater PC Changing the Screen PositionTime Setting Setting the ClockSetting the Sleep Timer Setting the On/Off Timer Repeat Select Once, Everyday, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, or Sat~SunSelecting a Menu Language Function DescriptionViewing Closed Captions Restrictions on Game mode Caution Using the Game ModeIf Game Mode is On Setting the On/Off Melody Setting the Blue Screen ModeSetting the Light Effect Using the Energy Saving Feature Preventing Screen Burn-inSetting the Hdmi Black Level Reducing the Effects of Screen BurnWall-Mount Adjustment Sold separately Setting the AV Color SystemEntering the menu Viewing Picture-in-Picture Using the Remote Control Buttons OperationsActivating Picture-in-Picture Changing the Position of the PIP Window Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIPChanging the PIP Channel Identifying Problems AppendixWall Mount Kit Specifications Vesa Product Family Inch Vesa Spec. a * B Standard Screw QuantityHow to assemble the Stand-Base depending on the model Specifications

PL-42E91H specifications

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