Samsung ST42W5P manual Chapter One, List of Features

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Chapter One

Y O U R N E W T V

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

1.1 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV

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Contents Owner’s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Safety Operation InstallationYour New TV Special Features TroubleshootingList of Features Chapter OneFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the Factory Side Panel Jacks´ Video Input jack Audio Input jacksRear Panel Jacks Antenna terminals ¨ Audio Input jacksVideo Input jack Component 1480i, 480pRemote Control Power´ +100 StillMain± Mode ˘ R.surf¿ S.Mode ¸ P.ModeConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsConnecting Cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All ChannelsThis terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or simply,Install AT I O N Connecting a VCR Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVConnecting a DVD Player, DTV Set-Top Box 480i, 480p Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting a DTV Set-Top Box 480p Make sure to match the + Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlInstall two AAA size batteries Replace the cover Plug & Play Feature You can also use the Power button on the front panelPress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffRefer to Auto program on CH or CH button. refer to Setting the clock on1Press the Menu button Focus by pressing the Perfect Focus button Using the Perfect Focus FeatureYou can also select Perfect Adjusting Manual Convergence Adjust Red Convergence If a horizontal red line is visible, useViewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Press the VOL + or VOL button to select a or B Selecting a Menu LanguageSelecting the Antenna Input ANT antenna, STD, HRC or IRC Selecting the Video Signal-sourceMemorizing the Channels Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Storing Channels in Memory Automatic MethodTV automatically cycles Using the Channel Buttons Using the Number ButtonsUsing the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsCan be set as Favorite channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsAdding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Labeling in the A/V mode Labeling the ChannelsPress CH or CH to tune to the channel that will be labeled Select Channel, thenAfter adjusting an item, Picture ControlCustomizing the Picture Gauge will automatically disappearafter about 4 secondsUsing Automatic Picture Settings Press the Menu button. Picture icon will be high- lightedAdjusting the Volume Using MuteSound Control Selecting the Color ToneCustomizing the Sound Press the Menu button exitUsing Automatic Sound Settings Setting the Clock When selecting the hours, beSure to select the proper time of day AM or PM You press the Display buttonViewing an External Signal Source Fine Tuning Channels After you adjust the fine tuningPress the VOL + or VOL button to adjust the fine tuning Star icon*will appearDigital Noise Reduction Press the CH button to select Digital NRPress the Aspect button to change the screen Changing the Screen SizeCinema Using the R.surf feature Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you mustSetting the Sleep Timer To deactivate the On timeSelect Off during this step If no function buttonsExtra sound settings Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBE SurroundQuick way to access the MTS Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS SoundtrackViewing Closed Captions Different channels and fieldsSelect Mode, then press Select Caption or TextQuick way to access the PIP Menu Simply press the PIP button on the remote controlViewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PictureSelecting a Signal Source Antenna or Cable for PIP Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIPQuick way to access the signal Select PIP, then pressSwapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Changing the Size of the PIP WindowSimply press the PIP CH button on the remote control Changing the Location Rotating in PIP modeChanging the PIP Channel Scanning the Available ChannelsViewing the Demonstration Picture icon will beHighlighted blinking Select DemonstrationCustomizing Your Remote Control Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVDRemote control has four Make sure you enter 3 digitsSetting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box VCR Codes Cable BoxCodes DVD CodesIdentifying Problems Chapter FiveSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country M O Appendix A.3