Samsung ST42W5P manual Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

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Y O U R N E W T V

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.

Œ TV/VIDEO

All the inputs connected to the external component jacks will be shown in regular sequence.

´MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

ˇMENU

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.

¨VOL – , +

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu.

ˆCH▼ and CH▲

Press to change channels. Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu.

ØRemote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

∏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.).

”POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 1.2

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Contents Owner’s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Safety Installation Your New TV Operation Troubleshooting Special FeaturesChapter One List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Side Panel Jacks Press to adjust for the optimum picture set in the Factory´ Video Input jack Audio Input jacksAntenna terminals ¨ Audio Input jacks Rear Panel JacksVideo Input jack Component 1480i, 480pPower Remote Control´ +100 StillMain˘ R.surf ± Mode¿ S.Mode ¸ P.ModeAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TVSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsThis terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or simply,Install AT I O N Connecting a VCR Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a CamcorderConnecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD Player, DTV Set-Top Box 480i, 480pConnecting a DTV Set-Top Box 480p Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Install two AAA size batteries Replace the coverMake sure to match the + You can also use the Power button on the front panel Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffCH or CH button. refer to Setting the clock on 1Press the Menu buttonRefer to Auto program on Using the Perfect Focus Feature You can also select PerfectFocus by pressing the Perfect Focus button Adjusting Manual Convergence If a horizontal red line is visible, use Adjust Red ConvergenceViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusViewing the Display Selecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna InputPress the VOL + or VOL button to select a or B Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsANT antenna, STD, HRC or IRC Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method TV automatically cyclesAdding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsCan be set as Favorite channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsAdding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Labeling the Channels Labeling in the A/V modePress CH or CH to tune to the channel that will be labeled Select Channel, thenPicture Control After adjusting an item,Customizing the Picture Gauge will automatically disappearafter about 4 secondsPress the Menu button. Picture icon will be high- lighted Using Automatic Picture SettingsUsing Mute Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Selecting the Color TonePress the Menu button exit Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings When selecting the hours, be Setting the ClockSure to select the proper time of day AM or PM You press the Display buttonViewing an External Signal Source After you adjust the fine tuning Fine Tuning ChannelsPress the VOL + or VOL button to adjust the fine tuning Star icon*will appearPress the CH button to select Digital NR Digital Noise ReductionChanging the Screen Size CinemaPress the Aspect button to change the screen Using the R.surf feature Before using the timer, you must Setting the On/Off TimerTo deactivate the On time Setting the Sleep TimerSelect Off during this step If no function buttonsSurround Extra sound settings Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBEChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack Quick way to access the MTSDifferent channels and fields Viewing Closed CaptionsSelect Mode, then press Select Caption or TextMenu Simply press the PIP button on the remote control Quick way to access the PIPViewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PictureSelecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Selecting a Signal Source Antenna or Cable for PIPQuick way to access the signal Select PIP, then pressChanging the Size of the PIP Window Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main ImageChanging the Location Rotating in PIP mode Simply press the PIP CH button on the remote controlChanging the PIP Channel Scanning the Available ChannelsPicture icon will be Viewing the DemonstrationHighlighted blinking Select DemonstrationSetting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVD Customizing Your Remote ControlRemote control has four Make sure you enter 3 digitsSetting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box Cable Box VCR CodesCodes DVD CodesChapter Five Identifying ProblemsCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications M O Appendix A.3