Samsung HLR5087WX-XAA User Manual

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Your New Wide TVEnglish - 10Replacing the Lamp•Why do I need to replace the lamp?The lamp used in a DLP TV has a limited lifespan. For the best screen

English - 100Special FeaturesAdding and Erasing Channels1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Guide”, then pressthe ENTER button.2P

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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,

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

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• For replacement, you will need a 5.91-Inch screwdriver and a pair of gloves.NOTES• Be sure the replacement Lamp is the same type.• After replacing t

English - 12List of FeaturesYour TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performanceunit that exceeds

English - 13Front Panel ButtonsThe buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system. To usethe more ad

Your New Wide TVEnglish - 14Front Panel Information WindowAppears while the TV is turning off.Check if the ventilation hole on the rear of the setis b

English - 15Rear Panel JacksUse the rear panel jacks to connect components such as a VCR. You can connect different componentssuch as VCRs, Set-Top Bo

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 - 20ConnectionsConnecting VHF and UHF AntennasIf you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. Antennas wit

English - 21Separate VHF and UHF AntennasIf you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine thetwo antenna signals

ConnectionsEnglish - 22Connecting Cable TV and VCRYou can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, andcable wi

English - 23Connecting an Analog Cable Converter BoxThis connection allows you to watch cable and premium channels. You should keep your TVselected to

Connecting CableCARDYou must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable service provider.1Insert the CableCARD intothe “CableCARD” slot andthe message “Cab

Connecting a CamcorderYou can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR.1Locate the A/V output jackson the camcorder. They areusually found

ConnectionsEnglish - 26Connecting a DVD PlayerThe rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.Connecting to Y,PB,PR1Co

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 - 28ConnectionsConnecting to HDMI (High Definition MultimediaInterface)1Connect an HDMI cablebetween the HDMI/DVI INjack on the TV and the HDM

English - 29Connecting a Digital Audio SystemThere are many types of digital audio systems on the market today.A simplified illustration of an audio s

English - 3A Guide to Digital TV• What is Digital Television?Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to you

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

English - 33Selecting a Menu Language1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Setup”, then press theENTER button.2Press the ENTER butt

OperationEnglish - 34Memorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) andcable channel

4Press the … or † button to select theAntenna connection, then press the ENTERbutton.When selecting Cable TV system:Press the ENTER button to start th

English - 36OperationAdding and Erasing ChannelsYou can add channels that were not memorized (or delete unwanted channels from memory).1Press the MENU

English - 37Changing ChannelsUsing the Channel ButtonsWhen you press the CH or CH button, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the

OperationEnglish - 38Customizing Your Remote ControlYour TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, theuniv

English - 39Remote Control CodesVCR CodesDVD CodesCable Box Codes3_BP68-00448A-01(32~53) 1/20/05 5:11 PM Page 39

English - 4CableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVsCableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs are the products of a new digital cablestandard. This new standa

English - 40OperationSetting the ClockSetting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also,you can check the time

Option 2: Setting the Clock AutomaticallyThe Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal.1Press the MENU button. Press the …

OperationEnglish - 42▲▼▲▼Setting the On/Off Timer1Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button toselect “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Press t

English - 43Setting the Sleep TimerThe sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes).1Press the MENU button.

English - 44OperationViewing an External Signal SourceUse the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment,such as a VCR,

English - 45Assigning Names to External Input ModeThis feature enables you to name the input source you have connected.1Press the MENU button.Press th

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English - 48Channel ControlSelecting Your Favorite ChannelsYou can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV).

English - 49Labeling the ChannelsUse this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to analog channels (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”,“PBS2”, CNN02”, etc.) A

English - 5Q&A1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV?Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same chann

English - 50Channel ControlFine Tuning Analog ChannelsUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.1Press the MENU bu

English - 51Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthUnlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV)chann

English - 52Channel ControlLNA (Low Noise Amplifier)If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improvethe reception

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English - 54Picture ControlPicture ControlYou can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”,and “Tint” acco

English - 55Using Automatic Picture SettingsYour TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Cinema”)that are preset at the factory.

English - 56Picture ControlSelecting the Color Tone1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Pres

Changing the Picture SizeYou can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements.English - 571Press the MENU button.Press

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 - 59DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) This feature brings you a more detailed image with 3D noise reduction and detail, contrast andwhite

Your New Wide TV ...10Viewing Position ...

OperationSetting the My Color Control ModeMy Color Control allows users to adjust colors according to their preferences, by adjusting skin,sky, and gr

English - 61Custom Settings1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.Press the … or † button tosel

English - 62Picture ControlUsing the Color Weakness Enhancement FeatureThis feature adjusts the Red, Blue or Green color to enhance the picture accord

English - 63Setting the Film ModeYou can automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture foroptimum quality.1Pres

English - 64Picture ControlViewing Picture-In-PictureOne of the most best features of your TV is the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. The advanced PI

English - 65Selecting an External SourceYou can use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or

English - 66Picture ControlSwapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe E

English - 67Changing the Size of the Sub Picture1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe ENTER button.2Press t

English - 68Picture ControlChanging the Location of the Sub Picture1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Picture”, then pressthe EN

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 -

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English - 70Picture ControlSelecting the Sound SourceYou can use this feature to hear sound from the main or sub (PIP) picture.1Press the MENU button.

English - 71Freezing the PicturePress the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal soundwill still be heard.) Press again to cancel.NOTE• In t

English - 72Picture ControlSetting the Blue Screen ModeIf no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces

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English - 74Sound ControlSound ControlYou can control and customize the sound levels and settings of the TV with the remote control.Adjusting the Volu

English - 753Press the œ or √ button to select aparticular item to be changed.Press the … or † button to increase ordecrease the selected frequency.Pr

English - 76Sound ControlSetting the SRS TSXTTruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannelcontent ov

English - 77Auto VolumeEach broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust thevolume every time the channel is c

English - 78Sound ControlChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) trackThe digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many

English - 79Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) trackDepending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP.1Pres

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English - 80Sound ControlChoosing a Digital Sound FormatDigital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV. The digital soundoutput

English - 81Selecting the Internal MuteWhen using a device such as a Home Theater or Amplifier with external speakers, you can setInternal Mute to On

English - 82Sound ControlSetting 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 t

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Special FeaturesEnglish - 84Setting the Function HelpDisplays Help on the menu functions.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Setu

English - 85Menu Transparency LevelAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Setup”, then p

Special FeaturesEnglish - 86Using the V-ChipAccess to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that isdefined by

English - 87How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button.Press

English - 88Special FeaturesHow to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two m

English - 894You can independently lock the TVratings. The locked TV (FCC) ratings areindicated by the symbol “ ”.Press the …/†/œ/√ buttons and theENT

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English - 90Special FeaturesHow to Set up Restrictions Using the “MPAA Rating”The Movie rating system uses the “MPAA” (Motion Picture Association of A

English - 91Important Notes About Parental LocksExplanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems:TV (FCC) Age-Based RatingsTV-MAMature audiences on

English - 92Special FeaturesViewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or

English - 934Press the … or † button to select “Mode”,then press the ENTER button.Press the … or † button to select submenu(CC1~CC4 or Text1~Text4) yo

English - 94Special FeaturesViewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.1Press the MEN

English - 956Press the … or † button to select “Size”,then press the ENTER button.Press the … or † button to select one youwant, then press the ENTER

English - 96Special FeaturesUsing the CableCARDThis menu works with a CableCARD provided by a local cable service provider.Prior to accessing this men

English - 97Using the CableCARD Setup FunctionSets up relevant CableCARD options.CableCARD ResetResets CableCARD when the channels provided by CableCA

English - 98Special FeaturesChannel List ReorganizationDeletes and reorganizes the channel list provided by CableCARD.1Press the MENU button.Press the

Using the GuideYou can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels.1Press the MENU button.Press the … or † button toselect “Guide”, then