Samsung SP43Q1 User Manual

COLOURTELEVISIONSP43Q1/47Q1SP43T8/54T8SP43W6 Owner’s InstructionsBefore operating the unit,please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future

11ENGConnecting a Satellite Receiver or DecoderIn order to watch television programmes broadcast via asatellite network, you must connect a satellite

12ENGSwitching Your Television On and OffTVThe mains lead is attached to the rear of your television.1 Plug the mains lead into an appropriate socket.

13ENGBecoming Familiar with the Remote ControlThe remote control is used mainly to:◆ Change channels and adjust the volume◆ Set up the television usin

14ENGWhen the television is initially powered ON, several basic customersettings proceed automatically and subsequently. The followingsettings are ava

15ENGIf you want to reset this feature...1 Press the MENU () button.Result: The main menu is displayed.2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Setup is se

16ENGWhen you start using your television for the first time, you mustselect the language which will be used for displaying menus andindications.1 Pre

17ENGSetupMove Enter ReturnTime√√Plug & Play√√Language : English√√Self Focus√√Blue Screen : Off√√ Melody : On√√▼ MoreTVSelf FocusMove Enter Retur

18ENGSetupMove Enter ReturnTime√√Plug & Play√√Language : English√√Self Focus√√Blue Screen : Off√√ Melody : On√√▼ MoreTVSelf FocusMove Enter Retur

19ENGSetupMove Enter ReturnTime√√Plug & Play√√Language : English√√Self Focus√√Blue Screen : Off√√ Melody : On√√▼ MoreTVSelf FocusMove Enter Retur

20ENGYou can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (availabilitydepends on your country). Automatically allocated programmenumbers may not c

3ENGImportant Warranty Information Regarding TelevisionFormat ViewingStandard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to

21ENGThis operation allows you to change the programme numbers ofstored channels. This operation may be necessary after using theauto store. You can d

22ENGStoring Channels ManuallyYou can store the television channels, including those received viacable networks.When storing channels manually, you ca

23ENG9 If you know the number of the channel to be stored, see thefollowing steps.◆Press the œ or √ button until the Channel is selected.◆Press the ▲

24ENGYou can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scanoperation. When you scan through the stored channels, those thatyou have chosen

25ENGChannel names will be assigned automatically when channelinformation is broadcast. These names can be changed, allowingyou to assign new names.1

26ENGThis feature allows you to lock the television so that it cannot beswitched on via the front panel. It can, however, still be switchedon via the

27ENGIf the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel,as this is done automatically during the search and store operation.If the si

28ENG1 Press the MENU ()button.Result: The main menu is displayed.2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Channel is selected.Result:The options available

29ENGYou can select the picture mode which best corresponds to yourviewing requirements.1 Press the MENU ()button. Result: The main menu is displayed.

30ENGYour television has several settings options that allow you tocontrol picture quality.1 Press the MENU ()button. Result: The main menu is display

4ENGContents◆ FOREWORD Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ... 3◆ CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION Contr

31ENGSelecting the Picture Size (4:3 Model)TVYou can select the picture size which best corresponds to yourviewing requirements.1 Press the MENU ()but

32ENGSelecting the Picture Size (Wide Model)You can select the picture size which best corresponds to yourviewing requirements.1 Press the MENU ()butt

33ENGSelecting the Picture Size (Wide Model) (continued)4:3 SignalAuto Wide 16:9 Panorama Zoom1Zoom2 4:3 Cinema1 Cinema216:9 SignalAuto Wide 16:9 Pano

34ENGYou will normally find that scan mode is best set to Natural toreduce any slight picture flicker. However, it is possible that someoccasional bro

35ENGIf the signal received by your television is weak, you can activatethis feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appearon the scre

36ENGThis feature brings you more detailed images with 3D noisereduction, detail enrichment, contrast and white enhancement. A new image Compensation

37ENGIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a bluescreen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If youwish to contin

38ENGYou can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV programor external A/V devices. In this way you can watch TV program ormonitor the vi

39ENG11 Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the Position is selected. Press theENTER () button.Result: The positions available are displayed.---➢The Positio

40ENGYou can select the type of special sound effect to be used whenwatching a given broadcast.1 Press the MENU ()button.Result: The main menu is disp

5ENGContents (continued)◆ USING YOUR TELEVISION (continued) Setting the Blue Screen Mode...

41ENGThe sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences.1 Press the MENU ()button.Result: The main menu is displayed.2 Press the ▲ o

42ENGThis feature allows you can adjust to suit your personal preferenceswhen the equipment with output is connected to the television.1 Press the MEN

43ENGTruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves theproblem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.Trusurround delivers a c

44ENGYou can hear clear melody sound when the television is poweredon or off.1 Press the MENU ()button.Result: The main menu is displayed.2 Press the

45ENGSelecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model)The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and outputof the audio signal. When powe

46ENGYou can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayedby pressing the “INFO ( ) ” button. You must also set the time ifyou wish

47ENGYou can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes afterwhich the television automatically switches to Standby mode.1 Press the MENU () b

48ENGYou can set the On or Off timers so that the television will:◆ Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of yourchoice at the time you sele

49ENGViewing an External Signal SourceUse the remote control to switch between viewing signals fromconnected equipment, such as VCR, DVD, Set-Top Box

50ENGMost television channels provide written information services viateletext. Information provided includes:◆Television programme times◆News bulleti

6ENG➢Using the Buttons on the PanelIf the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to:◆ Switch

51ENGYou can display Teletext information at any time on your television.☛For Teletext information to be displayed correctly,channel reception must be

52ENGSelecting Display OptionsWhen you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select variousoptions to suit your requirements.To display... Press the

53ENGSelecting a Teletext PageYou can enter the page number directly by pressing the numericbuttons on the remote control.1 Enter the three-digit page

54ENGYou can store up to four teletext pages to display them later atleisure.1 Select the LIST mode using the button.Result: Four 3-digit numbers are

55ENGConnecting to the External Input/Outputs➢EXT1 is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.Rear

56ENGConnecting to the RCA Input➢ The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for the equipment, such as camcorders,video disc players, and so

57ENGConnecting to the S-Video Input➢ The S-VIDEO INPUT and RCA (AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Videooutput, such as a cam

58ENGRedirecting an Input to the External OutputYour television enables you to choose which audio/video signalsare output to the external connector.1

59ENGProgramming the Remote Control for Other ComponentsYour TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. Inaddition to controlling the TV, the

60ENGProgramming the Remote Control for Other ComponentsAdmiralAiwaAkaiAudio DynamicsBell&HowellBroksonicCandleCanonCitizenColortymeCraigCurtis Ma

7Connection Panels (depending on the model)ENG➢The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending onyour model.➢For further details about

61ENGProgramming the Remote Control for Other ComponentsSylvaniaSymphonicTandyTashikaTatungTeacTechnicsTeknikaTMKToshiba021, 025, 036, 056, 059025018,

62ENGTroubleshooting: Before Contacting Service PersonnelBefore contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.If you can

63ENGMemo

ELECTRONICSBP68-00280A-00-AFTER SALES SERVICE-Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agentif a change in the performance of your product

8ENGUsing a Display Deck (depending on the model)You can display a VCR or DVD Player, etc. by using the displaydeck.SP54T81 Hold the center of the doo

9ENGInfrared Remote ControlONE, TWO, OR THREE-DIGITCHANNEL SELECTION/TELETEXT STORE (NOT AVAILABLE)MENU DISPLAY/TELETEXT INDEXSOUND EFFECT SELECTIONT

10ENGTo view television channels correctly, a signal must be received bythe set from one of the following sources:◆ An outdoor aerial◆ A cable televis