Samsung HCN436W, HCN4727W, HCN473W, HCN5527W, HCN553W, HCN653W, PCN5425R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

CHAPTERONE: YOUR NEW TV 1.2

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.

YOUR NEW TV

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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.

ˇ

MENU

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.

ˆ

CH▼ and CH▲

Press to change channels. Also press to highlight

various items on the on-screen menu.

Ø

Remote 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.

HCN4226W HCN436W

HCN4727W / HCN5527W HCN473W / HCN553W / HCN653W

PCN5425R

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Contents

Main Owners Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Thank You for Choosing Samsung Important Safety Information Page Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing C Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 C Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . .3.16 Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1 List of Features Chapter One Familiarizing Yourself with The TV HCN4226W HCN436W HCN4727W / HCN5527W HCN473W / HCN553W / HCN653W PCN5425R You can place a VCR, a DVD player, etc. on the Component Shelf. Page Page Page Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Chapter Two Connecting Cable TV 2 .3 2 Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or simply, IN. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels 2 2 .5 4 Connecting a VCR 2 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV 2 .7 6 Connecting a Camcorder 2 Connecting a DVD Player, DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 1080i) Connecting to regular audio and video jacks 2 .9 8 Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box Page Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Chapter Three Turning the TV On and Off You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature 3 .2 Note: Plug & Play feature doesnt work when the V-chip is on or when in the A/V mode. Using the Perfect Focus Feature You can also select Perfect Focus by pressing the Perfect Focus button. 3 .4 Adjusting Manual Convergence Adjust Red Convergence The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Selecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna Input r . 3 .8 Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-source Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Changing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. Selecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite Channels: To View Your Favorite Channels: Note: Only memorized channels can be set as Favorite channels. 3 .12 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Labeling the Channels Note: You cannot select Labeling in the A/V mode. 3 .14 Picture Control Customizing the Picture After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear(after about 4 seconds). Page 3 .16 Selecting the Color Tone Adjusting the Volume Sound Control Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. Customizing the Sound Page Setting the Clock Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM). The time will appear every time you press the Display button. 3 .20 Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock Viewing an External Signal Source 4 .1 Chapter Four Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Digital Noise Reduction Changing the Screen Size DVD ZoomNormal Cinema Wide Panorama DVD Zoom 4:3 Cinema Wide Panorama Cinema DVD Zoom 4:3 Using the R.surf feature 4 .5 Setting the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Extra sound settings Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is Stereo, SAP, or Mono. Quick way to access the MTS menu: Just press the MTS button on the remote control. Viewing Closed Captions Note: The Caption feature doesnt work in Component1(480p, 1080i), Component2 or Component3 mode. Viewing Picture-in-Picture 4 .11 0 Selecting a Signal Source (Antenna or Cable) for PIP Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Quick way to access the signal source (PIP): Simply press the Source button on the remote control. Note: When ANT-B is selected, the PIP Swap function doesnt work. Note: The PIP channels are not available when RF is set to ANT-B. (The PIP channels link to ANT-A). Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) Using the V-Chip Quick way to access the V-Chip menu: Simply press the V.Chip button on the remote control. 4 .15 4 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines Page 4 .17 6 f 7 e How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (Emergency Escape) 4 .19 8 Viewing the Demonstration Customizing Your Remote Control Page Note: The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, and Cable boxes. Identifying Problems Chapter Five T Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another Country Specifications A