Samsung SP-56L7HR, SP-50L7HR instruction manual Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCR

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Connecting a Cable Converter Box

This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to “ANT 1 IN” so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, select “ANT 2 IN” and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels. You will need two coaxial cables.

From Cable

Cable converter box

NOTES

•When you use a converter box with your TV, there may be features that you can not program using the remote control, such as programming your favorite channels and blocking channels.

•The output from “ANT 1 OUT” is available when “Ant.2” is selected in the “Antenna“ channel menu.

Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCR

This connection allows you to watch and record basic and premium cable channels, as well as watch videotapes. You should keep your TV selected to “ANT 1 IN” so that you can use the TV’s features. When viewing premium channels or recording with the VCR, select “ANT 2 IN” (whichever channel is vacant in your area), then use the converter box to change channels.

TV Rear Panel

From Cable

Cable converter box

Stereo VCR

Caution: If you want to record one channel while watching another channel, a splitter (not included) must be added between the cable and “ANT 1 IN”. One output of the splitter goes to “ANT 1 OUT” and the second output is connected to IN on the cable converter box.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR Audio OUT using only one audio cable.

If you have a S-VHS VCR, use the S-Video connections and remove the video cable. Do not connect the video cable and the S-Video cable to video1 simultaneously.

When you use a converter box with your TV there may be features that you can not program using the remote control, such as programming your favorite channels and blocking channels.

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Contents

Dlptv Table of Contents Special Features M S U N G Your New Wide TV Accessories List of FeaturesFront Panel Buttons Front Panel Information Window Antenna terminals Rear Panel JacksMode Remote ControlInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control M S U N G Connections Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting Cable TV and VCRCable without a Cable Box Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCR Connecting a Cable Converter BoxConnecting a Camcorder Connecting to Audio and Video Jacks Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to Y,PB,PR Connecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a DTV Set-Top BoxConnecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting to R,G,BM S U N G Operation Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting the Antenna Input Selecting the Menu LanguageMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourceAlternate method Adding and Erasing ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsScanning the Channels Labeling the Channels Customizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory DefaultsPicture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Using the Mute Button Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Auto Power Off Setting the ClockSetting the On/Off Timer Setting the TimersSetting the Sleep Timer Setting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceEdit Name Assigning Names to External Input ModeFreezing the Current Picture Remote Control VCR/DVD ButtonsM S U N G Special Features DVD player Customizing Your Remote ControlVCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Remote Control CodesSymbol * is displayed Fine Tuning ChannelsLNA Low Noise Amplifier Selecting the Color Tone Changing the Picture Size Digital Noise Reduction DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine Using the Easy Control Menu Setting the My Color Control ModeResetting the Colors to the Factory Defaults Custom SettingsSetting the Film Mode Activating the PIP Viewing Picture-In-PictureSelecting an External Source Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture Changing the Size of the Sub Picture Changing the Location of the Sub Picture Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture Selecting the Sound Source Setting the SRS Tsxt Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Auto Volume Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers How to Change Your Password Using the V-ChipHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the Mpaa Rating TV FCC Age-Based Ratings Important Notes About Parental LocksHow to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English Canadian English How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French Canadian French Viewing Closed Caption Information Channel Field Setting the Blue Screen Mode Setting The On/Off Melody Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature PC Display How to Connect Your PC to the TV Using Your TV as a Computer PC DisplaySetting up Your PC Software Based on Windows Display Modes Mode ResolutionAdjusting the Picture Quality Changing the Picture Position Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically Initializing the Picture Settings Source PC/DVI Picture Size Changing the Picture Size PC ModeM S U N G Appendix P e n d i TroubleshootingReplacing the Lamp Why do I need to replace the lamp?P e n d i Specifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country BP68-00414A-01