Samsung HL-P5085W User Manual

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Remote ControlYou can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, alwayspoint it directly at the TV. You ca

Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlWith normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performancede

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English - 14ConnectionsConnecting VHF and UHF AntennasIf you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas wit

English - 15Separate VHF and UHF AntennasIf you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine thetwo antenna signals

ConnectionsEnglish - 16Connecting Cable TV and VCRYou can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, andcable wi

English - 17Connecting a Cable Converter BoxThis connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TVselected to “ANT 1

Connecting a CamcorderThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.You can use your camcorder to view tapes without

Connecting a DVD PlayerThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.Connecting to Y,PB,PR1Connect a set of audio ca

Your New Wide TV ...6List of Features ...

Connecting a DTV Set-Top BoxConnecting to Y,PB,PR1Connect a set of audiocables between theCOMPONENT (1 or 2)AUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on theTV and the AUDI

English - 21Connecting to R,G,B1Connect a set of audiocables between the PCAUDIO (L,R) IN jacks on theTV and the AUDIO OUTjacks on the Set-Top Box.2Co

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Viewing the Menus1Press the MENU button.The main menu is displayed.There are five menu groups:“Input”, “Picture”, “Sound”,“Channel” and “Setup”.2Press

English - 25Selecting the Menu LanguageChoose a language for the on-screen menus: English, Spanish or French.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † b

OperationEnglish - 26Memorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) andcable channel

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)First, select the correct signal source (“Air”, “STD”, “HRC” or “IRC”) asdescribed on the previous page.1

Changing ChannelsYou can change channels on your TV by using the CH and CH buttons, or by directselection using the number buttons. You can use the nu

Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsYou can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). This allows you to quickly

Special Features ...44Customizing Your Remote Control ...

Scanning the ChannelsThe TV automatically scans all of the channels it has memorized. OperationEnglish - 301Press the MENU button.Press the … or † but

English - 31Labeling the ChannelsUse this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”,“PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.). A labe

Picture ControlYou can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”and “Tint” according to personal preference

Using Automatic Picture SettingsYour TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Cinema”)that are preset at the factory. You can act

Sound ControlYou can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control.English - 34OperationAdjusting the VolumePr

3Press the œ or √ button to select aparticular item to be changed.Press the … or † button to increase ordecrease the selected frequency.Press the EXIT

Setting the ClockSetting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you cancheck the time while watching the T

Setting the TimersThis TV can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that youchoose. Before using the timers, you must set the TV’s

Setting the Sleep TimerThe sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes).English - 38Operation1Press the MEN

English - 39Viewing an External Signal SourceUse the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such asVCR, DVD, Set-T

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Assigning Names to External Input ModeThis feature enables you to name the input source you have connected.OperationEnglish - 401Press the MENU button

English - 41Freezing the Current PictureYou can freeze the picture when watching a television program simply by pressing the STILLbutton. To return to

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Special FeaturesEnglish - 44Customizing Your Remote ControlYour TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV,

English - 45Remote Control CodesVCR CodesDVD CodesCable Box CodesBP68-00352A-00(44~65) 6/18/04 4:16 PM Page 45

Fine Tuning ChannelsThe Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuningchannels.English - 46Special Feature

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)When a weak broadcast signal causes a noisy picture, setting the “LNA” feature “On” improvesthe picture quality.English - 471

English - 48Special FeaturesSelecting the Color Tone1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Pre

Changing the Picture SizeYou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.English - 491Press the MENU button.Press

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Digital Noise ReductionIf the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reductionfeature to help reduce any sta

English - 51DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you a more detailed image with 3D noise reduction and detail, contrast andwhite

Special FeaturesSetting the My Color Control ModeThis feature allows users to adjust colors according to their preferences, by adjusting skin, sky,and

English - 53Custom Settings1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.Press the … or † button tosel

Setting the Film ModeYou can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture foroptimum quality.English - 54Speci

Viewing Picture-In-PictureOne of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PIPsystem allows you to watch

Selecting an External SourceYou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.English - 56Special Features1Press the MENU button

Swapping the Sub Picture and Main PictureEnglish - 571Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Pr

Changing the Size of the Sub PictureEnglish - 58Special Features1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER

Changing the Location of the Sub PictureEnglish - 591Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Pre

English - 6List of FeaturesYour TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performanceunit that exceeds i

Changing the Channel of the Sub PictureAfter you set the signal source (antenna or cable) of the sub picture, it is easy to change channels.English -

English - 61Selecting the Sound SourceYou can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub picture.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † butt

English - 62Special FeaturesSetting the SRS TSXTTruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannelcontent

English - 63Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) trackDepending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to “Mono”, “Stereo” or“SAP (

Special FeaturesEnglish - 64Auto VolumeEach broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust thevolume every time

English - 65Enjoying the Sound of External SpeakersWhen using a device such as Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can set“Internal

English - 66Special FeaturesUsing the V-Chip (USA)Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that isdef

English - 67How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Setup”, then press theENTER button.2Pres

English - 68Special FeaturesHow to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two m

English - 694You can independently lock the TVratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings areindicated by the symbol “”.Press the …/†/œ/√ buttons and theENTE

English - 7Front Panel ButtonsThe buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To usethe more adv

English - 70Special FeaturesHow to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating”The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of A

English - 71Important Notes About Parental LocksExplanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:TV (FCC) Age-Based RatingsTV-MAMature audiences on

Special FeaturesEnglish - 72Viewing Closed Caption InformationYour TV decodes and displays the closed captions information that is broadcast along wit

English - 734Depending on the particularbroadcast, it might benecessary to make changesto “Channel” and “Field”.Press the … or † button toselect “Chan

Setting the Blue Screen ModeIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces thenoisy picture backgroun

English - 75Setting The On/Off MelodyA melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † but

Using the Color Weakness Enhancement FeatureThis feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture according to the user'sparti

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PC DisplayEnglish - 78Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) DisplayHow to Connect Your PC to the TVThis figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The

English - 79Setting up Your PC Software (Based on Windows 98)The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. The actual screens o

Your New Wide TVEnglish - 8Front Panel Information WindowAppears while the TV is turning off.Check if the ventilation hole on the rear of the setis bl

PC DisplayEnglish - 80NOTE• Both screen position and size will vary, depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution.The table above shows all

Adjusting the Picture QualityThe purpose of picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is notremoved by fine tuning

Changing the Picture PositionAfter connecting the TV to your PC, adjust the position of picture if it is not well-aligned.English - 82PC Display1Press

English - 83Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position AutomaticallyThis feature allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values

Initializing the Picture SettingsYou can replace all picture settings with the factory default values.English - 84PC Display1Press the SOURCE button t

English - 85Changing the Picture Size (PC Mode)You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.1Press the SOURCE b

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Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none ofthese troubleshooting tips apply,

Replacing the Lamp• Why do I need to replace the lamp?The lamp used in a projection TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen quality it needs to

English - 9Rear Panel JacksUse the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different componentssuch as VCRs, Set-Top Box

English - 90Appendix• For replacement, you will need a 5.91 Inches-long Phillips screwdriver and a pair of gloves.NOTES• Be sure the replacement Lamp

English - 91Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVWith proper care, your TV will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines toget the ma