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AGuide t o DigitaJ TV What is Digital Television? DigitaJ teJevision(DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, DoJby digitaJ surround audio, and new services such as muJticasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channeJ) and datacasting.
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@bbCARD andDigitd CaMe R eady TVs CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cable standard. This new standard is called OpenCable and it is a concerted effort to standardize the digital cable service network interface in North America. For more information, please refer to www.cablelabs.com.
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. |s the antenna | use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channeJs as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channeJ assignments are different than anaJog channeJs.
Table ef (entents '4our New Wide TV ..................Viewing Position ....................Replacing the Lamp ....................List of Features ..................... Accessories ......................Front Panel Buttons ....................Front Panel Information Window ................Rear Panel Jacks ....................Remote Control ....................Connections ..................... Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ............... Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .............
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Channel Control ....................Selecting Your Favorite Channels ................Labeling the Channels ..................Fine Tuning Analog Channels _ ..............Checking the Digital-Signal Strength _ ............LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) ..................Picture Control ....................Picture Control ..................... Selecting the Color Tone ..................Changing the Picture Size ..................
2. The lamp type is indicated on the left side of the TV. It is also indicated on the lamp case. 3. After checking the code number for the lamp, give the code number to the store where you purchased the TV or to a Samsung Service center. Caution 1.
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"For replacement, yonwillneed a 5.91-Inch screwdriver and a pairofgloves. Unplug TV, then use a screwdriver to remove the screws. Open the Lamp cover. Remove the 2 press-pin screws securing the Lamp. Separate the Lamp from the engine by holding the handle and pulling it out.
• Digital Input (HDMI/DVI IN)jack • Digital Audio Output (OPTICAL) jack • AV network system (Anynet) that enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video(AV) devices from this TV. • CabIeCARD slot Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here.
Front P ane[ BuH0ns The buttons on the front pone[ control your TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control Auto timer o nhas been set. Standby state. (Standby indicator;...
YourNew WideTV Front P ane[ Information Window The Information window appears asillustrated a bove while theIV is turning o n.(Refer t othe IV set's d isplay foranimation d etails.) When successfully turned o n,onanimated " Smile" figure appears andthen fades outslowly. Appears whiletheTV isturning o ff.
Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different components such as VCRs, Set-Top Box and a DVD player etc., because there are two sets of video input jacks and two set of component video input jacks on the rear panel of your TV.
YourNew WideTV Remote (ontro[ You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player or Samsun9 Set-Top Box.
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mnstdJing BaHeriesin the Rem0t÷(0ntrd With normal use, the batteries in the remote contrd should last about a year. If you notice a performance degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both batteries and do not mix dd and new batteries in the remote controk If you won't be using the remote contrd for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cod dry place.
(0nnecti0ns Connecting VHF a ndUHF A ntennas If you do not have a cabb system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas with 300o@_ Hat Twin Leads If your antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm fiat twin leads. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not...
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have UHF), you two separate antennas for your TV (one and one must combine two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available shops). at most electronics Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
(0nnecti0ns Connecting Cable TV arid VCR You can connect different cabJe systems to your TV, including cabJe without a cabJe box, and cable with a cable box that descrambles some or ail channeJs. @bb without a @ble BoX If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Hug the incoming cabJe into the "CabJe IN"...
(0nne_ting an And0g @hie (0nverter Box This connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TV selected to "Cable IN" so that you can use the TV features. When viewing premium channels, select "Air IN" and tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is vacant in your area}, then...
(0nnecti0ns Connecting @bbCARD You must obtain a CabJeCARD from a JocaJcabJe service provider. Insert the CabJeCARD into the "CableCARD" sJot and TV Rear Panel the message "CabJeCARD Inserted" is displayed on the screen. If the channeJ information does not aJready exist, the message Incoming "Updating ChanneJ List"...
Connecting a Camc0rder You can use your camcorder to view topes without using a VCR, Camcorder Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are TV Rear Panel usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. Camcorder Connect a set of audio Output J acks cables bebveen the AUDIO...
(0nnecti0ns (onnecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. (e.nectin 9 te ¥,PB, P R TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on the...
(onnecting a DTV SetoTop Box (onnecting to ¥,PB, P R Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT (1 or 2) AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on the Incominq TV and the AUDIO OUT Cable o} jacks on the Set-Top Box. Antenna Connect a set of video ,d!i!F...
(onnections (onnectingto HDMm (HighDdinition MuJtimedia TV Rear PaneJ Connect an HDMI cable between the HDMI/DVI IN jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the Set-Top Box. o Make sure the HDMI/DVI Incominq source's power is on, or you CabJe o'r will be unable to select it in the Antenna...
Connecting a Dig[td Audio System There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today. A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your audio system owner's manual. If your audio system has a TV Rear Panel optical digital audio input, connect to the "DIGITAL...
Operation Turning theTV On andOff Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front pane[. Viewing ] heMenus a ndOn-Screen Displays The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control.
Sdecting aMenu Language :k ¸¸ Press the MENU button. Press the ,A. or T button to POWER select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. ANT[NNA P.MODE Press the ENTER button to select "Language". Press the A or Y button to select "English", "Espa_ol"...
Operation Memorizing lheChannels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH A and CH v buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
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Press the A or V button to select the Antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. • Air : "Air" antenna signal Cable : "Cable" antenna signal Air+Cable : "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals • If the CableCARD is inserted into the "CableCARD"...
Operation Adding and Erasing (hannds You can acid channds that were not memorized (or delete unwanted channels from memory). Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to POWER seJect "Channe[", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or V button to select "Add/DeJete", then press the ENTER button.
When you press the CH A or CH V button, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. the Number BuHons Use the number buttons to quickly switch to any channel.
Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a VCR, Cable box, DVD, and Samsung Set-Top Box (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).
Operation Selling the(bck Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button. Op_i0n]: Selling _h÷(bck ManuaJmy Press the MENU button. P0w_ Press the A or T button to select "Setup", then press...
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Option 2: geHin9 the (b(k &utomatkd[y The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,A, or V button to select "Time", ..then press the ENTER button.
Operation Se ting the0n/0ffTimer Press the MENU button. PowE_ Press the A or V button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. ANTENNA RMODE Press the A or Y button to ..;_iiii_i_i_i_ ..select "Time", then press the ENTER button.
Setting t heSbep Timer The sJeep timer aufomaficdly shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to ] 80 minutes). Press the MENU button. Press the A or Y button fo select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select "Time", then press the ENTER button.
Operation Viewing anExtemd S ignd Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, Set-Top box or the TV source (broadcast or cable). S÷#ing the Signd Source POW_ Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select "Input".
Assigning Names to Externd i nput M ode This feature enables you to name the input source you have connected. Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to POW[R select "Input". Press the A or V button to ..to select "Edit Name , then press the ENTER button.
I@I111 SdeclingYourFavorile[hannds You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). This allows you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control. To Store Your l_vorit÷ @annels: Press the MENU button.
k@ding t heChannels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., "CBS", "ESPN", "PBS2", CNN02", etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is _ressed, the channel label will appear below to the channel number.
I@I111 Fine YuninI Analog ( hannels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. : = Press the A or V button to ..select "Fine Tune", then press the ENTER button.
@ecking theDigitdoSignd Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.
I@I111 LIA(Low Noise A mplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to POW£1 select "Channel", then press the ENTER button.
Picture (ontro[ Picture C ontrd You can use the on-screen menus to change the "Contrast", "Brightness", "Sharpness", "Color", and "Tint" according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automatic settings. See next page.) thePie:rut÷ Press the MENU button. POWER Press the A or T button to select "Picture", then press...
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Using AutematkPicture SeHings Your TV has automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard" and "Cinema") that are preset at the factory. You can seJect "Standard" which automaticaJJy recaJJsyour personaJized picture settings. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to seJect "Picture", then press the ENTER button.
Picture (ontro[ Sebding t he(obr Tone Press the MENU button. Press the A or Y button to FgW_R select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or Y button to ..s elect "Color Tone", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or Y button to select "Cool2", "Cool1 ",...
Changing thePicture S ize You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Press the ,& or T button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select "Size", then press the ENTER button.
Picture (onfro[ DigitaJ N oise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Press the MENU button. POWER Press the A or T button to select "Picture", then press...
DNIdM(Digitd Namrd Image e ngine) This feature brings you a more detailed image with 3D noise reduction and detail, contrast and white enhancement. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to POWE£ select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. ANTENNA _MODE 1_@/ Press the A or V button to...
Operation Setting theMyCdor C ontrol Mode My Color Control allows users to adjust colors according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky, and grass tones using the predefined settings ("Blue", "Green", "Pink", "Standard", "Custom") without affecting other colors on the screen. C@ntrdMenu Press the MENU button.
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Press the MENU button. Press the ,A. or T button to POWER select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select "My Color Control", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or V button to select "Detail Control", then press the ENTER button.
Picture (ontro[ Using t he(obr Weakness Enhancement Feature This feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture according to the user's particular color weakness. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to POWE8 select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
getting t heFilm Mode You can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum qualify. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,i, or V button to select "Film Mode", then press the ENTER button.
Picture (onfro[ Viewing P ictUreolnoPicture One of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP)feature. The advanced PiP system allows you to watch two different pictures at once, even if you don't have a VCR or DVD connected to your TV.
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Selectingan [xternd Sour_÷ You can use PIPto view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the MENU button. POWER Press the A or V button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. ANTENNA _MODE (iDf0pil Press the ,A.
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Picture (ontro[ Swapping the Sub PictUreand Main PictUre Press the MENU button. Press the A or Y button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to ..s elect "PIP", then press the ENTER button.
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(hanging t he Size d the Sub Picture Press the MENU button. Press the A or T button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. AHTENNA _.MODE _III _ Press the ,A. or 'IF button to ..s elect "PIP", then press the ENTER button.
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Picture (ontro[ (hangingthe Lecatien d the Sub?kter÷ Press the MENU button. POWER Press the A or T button to seJect "Picture", then press the ENTER button..Press the A or V button to select "PIP", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,&...
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(hanging t he @anneJd the Sub Picture AFter you setthesignal source(antenna or cable)ofthesub picture, it iseasy tochange channels. Press the MENU button. Press the A or Y button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or V button to ..
Picture (ontro[ Selecting theSound S ource You can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub (PIP)picture. Press the MENU button. Press the A or T button to select "Sound", then press ii!!i_!i!!i ii!!i_!i!!i the ENTER button. ii!!i_!i!! ii!!i_!i!!i ii!!i_!i!!i...
Freezing thePicture Press the STILLbutton to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound x ¸ will still be heard.) POWfR Press again to cancel. o In the PIP mode, the main and sub pictures are stilled at the same time. DNIe _"!I_ CAPTION iiiii...
Picture (ontro[ Selling t he£1ue S creen Mo@ If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue Screen"...
Sound Control SoUnd control You can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control. _heVobm÷ POWER Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttons to increase or decrease the volume. ÷ _h÷MUTEBuHon At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound.
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Press the 4 or 1_ button to select a particular item to be changed. Press the A or V button to increase or decrease the selected frequency. Press the EXIT button to exit. Using Automatic S oundgeHings Your TV has automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie", anct "Speech") that are preset at the factory.
Sound (onfroi Se ing theSRS T S×T TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 muhichanneJ content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with aJJmuJtichanneJ formats.
Auto Vdume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and if is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. "Auto Volume" automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
Sound (onlrol choosing aM@i°Channd Sound ( MTS)lrack The digitaJ-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional "muhitracks" depends upon the program. Press the MENU button.
Choosing aM@ioChannd Sound ( MTS)track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP. Press the MENU button. Press the ,,_ or T button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,_ or V button to ..
Sound Control ChooSing a Diglal S oUnd Format Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV. The digital sound output is an optical connector labeled "Optical Out". After connecting an optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audio component).
Sdecting t heIntemdMute When using a device such as a Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set Internal Mute to On to cut off sound from the TV's internal speakers. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button.
Sound Control Setting the0n/0ffMd0dy A meJody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to POW-_R seJect "Sound", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to ....
Special Features Selling theFunction Hdp Displays Help on the menu functions. Press the MENU button. Press the A or Y button to POWER select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. ANTENNA RMODE Press the A or V button to ....select "Function Help", then press the ENTER button.
Menu T ransparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Press the MENU button. Press the ,A, or V button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select "Menu Transparency", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select level, then press the ENTER button.
Special Features Using l heVoChip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu win instruct you to assign a password (you can change it later, if necessary). to (£an£÷...
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How to Enabje/DisabM÷ the R_ting C÷ntrds Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number, then press the ENTER button.
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Special Features How to Set up Restrktions Using the "TV Parental@i@lines" The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The "TV Parental Guidelines" or "MPAA Rating". Press the MENU button. Press the A or T button to POWER select "Setup", then press the ENTER button.
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You can independently Jock the TV ratings. The Jocked TV (FCC) ratings are indicated by the symboJ " ". Press the A/T/.,q/I_ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for TV (FCC) rating system. TV-Y :Young chiJdren TV-Y7 : ChiJdren 7 and over TV-G...
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Special Features How to Set up Restrictions Using the "MPAA R_ting" The Movie rating system uses the "MPAA" (Motion Picture Association of America) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either "MPAA Rating"...
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ram?errant N etes Abeut ?arentd Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: "rV-G I"V (F(() Age-B.sedRati.gs General audience° It contains little or no TV-MA violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations. Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, TV-Y7 graphic violence and explicit sexual content.
Special Features Viewing C[osd Captions (OmScreen Te×t M6sages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels. Press the MENU button. Press the A or Y button to POW-_R select "Setup", then press...
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Press the A or V button to select "Mode", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or V button to select submenu (CC1 ~CC4 or Text1~Text4) you want, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. o The default is "CCI'.
Special Features Viewing (bsed (aptions (OnoScreen TextMessages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. Press the MENU button. Press the A or T button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. ANTENNA BMQDE _#E_ ..Press the A or '_' button to select "Caption", then press the ENTER button.
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Press the A or V button to select "Size", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or V button to select one you want, then press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Special Features Using t heCab[eCARD This menu works with a CaBieCARD provided by a local cable service provider. Prior to accessing this menu, a CaBleCARD should be connected to the rear panel of the TV. For detailed connection instructions refer to the "Connecting CaBleCARD" section on page 24 of this manual.
Using t he@b[eCARD Setup F unction Sets up relevant CableCARD options. @ble(ARDR÷set Resets CabJeCARD when the channels provided by CabJeCARD are not available. Press the MENU button. Press the A or V button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,A.
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Special Features @_nneJList Reerg_nizatien Deletes and reorganizes the channel list provided by CabJeCARD. Press the MENU button. _i i_i ii_ _I iiiiiii_i Press the A or Y button to POWER select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or V button to select "CabJeCARD Setu then press the ENTER...
Using t heGuide You can display a Jistof aH channds or your favorite channds. Press the MENU button. iiiil iiii Press the A or T button to iiii iiii iiii iiii select "Guide", then press iiii iiii the ENTER button. iiiil iiii iiii...
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Special Features Addingand [rasieg@anneJs Press the MENU button. Press the ,A.or T button to POWER select "Guide", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,A or V button to ..select "Edit Channel List", then press the ENTER button. Press the ,_ or V button to Add/Delete change channels you want CT'_...
Appendix If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Possible Soletion Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.
Cleaning and M@t@ing Your T V With proper care, your IV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. • Do not put the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...