S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Page 1 COLOUR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS TELETEXT FUNCTION (depending on the model)
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your television. 35¡ 5¡ Do NOT expose the television to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. If the television is broken, do not try to repair it yourself.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM N PREPARING YOUR TELEVISION Safety Instructions ... Caution ... Control Panels ... Connection Panels ... Viewing Picture From External Sources ... Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) ... Infrared Remote Control (Teletext Functions) ... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control... Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network)...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Control Panels ➣ Using the Buttons on the Panel If the remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can use controls on the panel of the TV to: N Switch on the TV when it is in Standby mode and select channels ( M C/P. N Access the main menu ( MENU ) N Adjust the volume ( - N Switch among Video input modes ( TV/VIDEO )
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Connection Panels ➢ The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. Side of the TV Œ Connecting External A/V Devices (INPUT) The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for equipment such as camcorders, video disc players and some video game devices.
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S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Connection Panels Œ´ Connecting External A/V Devices (INPUT/OUTPUT) The connectors (RCA or SCART) are used for equipment such as video disc players, video game devices, camcorder and VCR. ˇ Connecting DVD The RCA (Y + Pb + Pr + AUDIO-L and R) connectors are used for a DVD. ➣...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Viewing Pictures From External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Check that all the necessary connections have been made. Switch the television on and if necessary, press the VIDEO ( button one or more times until the required input is displayed.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Infrared Remote Control DIRECT CHANNEL SELECTION ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL SELECTION VOLUME INCREASE TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH- VOLUME DECREASE TUNER/CABLE NETWORK SELECTION MENU DISPLAY MOVE TO THE REQUIRED MENU ADJUST AN OPTION VALUE RESPECTIVELY ➢ This function also works with the volume adjust and channel selection buttons.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the Aerial (or Cable Television Network) Ω Cable Television Network Rear of TV Page 10 You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you : N Purchase the television.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Switching Your Television On and Off The mains lead is attached to the rear of the television. ☛ If you have purchased this television in the United Kingdom, refer to page 38 for further instructions on plug wiring.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Plug & Play Feature Plug & Play Language English Português Deusch Italiano Français Sverige Nederland Türkçe Español EÏÏËÓÈο Adjust Select Ant. Input : Check Exit P 1 - - - - - 471 MHz Exit Time Clock 11 : 35 Move...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the inbuilt demonstration. Press the MENU ( ) button. Press the L or M button to select the Function and press the œ or √...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Storing the Channels Automatically Picture œ œ Mode Custom √ Adjust Digital NR : Off Tilt Select Enter Exit Channel Auto Store Manual Store Name Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Select Enter Exit Channel Auto Store Country : UK Search : -/+...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Storing the Channels Manually When storing channels manually, you can choose: N Whether or not to store each of the channels found. N The number by which you wish to identify each stored channel. Press the MENU ( ) button.
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S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Storing the Channels Manually Channel Manual Store Color System : AUTO Sound System : B/G Search : 124MHz Channel : C 4 Prog.No. : P 1 ----- Store Select Adjust Exit Channel Manual Store Color System : AUTO Sound System : B/G...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Giving Channels Names If channel name information is broadcast when you store the channels either manually or automatically, the names are assigned to the channels directly. You can however change these names or assign new names as required. Press the MENU ( ) button.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Skipping Unwanted Channels Channel Auto Store Manual Store Name Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Select Enter Exit Channel Add/Erase P 0 : Added P 1 : Added P 2 : Added P 3 : Added Select Adjust Exit Channel Add/Erase...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Fine tuning Channel Reception If 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 however the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine- tune the channel manually.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Sorting the Stored Channels Channel Auto Store Manual Store Name Add/Erase Fine Tune Sort Select Enter Exit Channel Sort From : P 1 - - - - - : P-- - - - - - Store Select Adjust Exit...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Selecting a Channel Numbered Ten or Over When using the numeric buttons to select a channel stored at programme position ten or higher, follow the instructions below. Press the -/-- button. Result: The “--” symbol is displayed. Enter the two-digit channel number.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture œ œ Mode Custom √ Adjust Digital NR : Off Tilt Select Enter Exit Picture Adjust Color Tone : Normal Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Select Adjust Exit Picture Adjust Color Tone : Normal Contrast Brightness Sharpness...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Setting the Digital Noise Reduction If the signal received by your television 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.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Selecting the Picture Format Setting the Blue Screen Mode Function Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play Blue Screen : On √ Child Lock √ Demonstration Select Adjust Exit Page 24 (depending on the model) You can select the picture format which best corresponds to your viewing requirements by simply pressing the “P.SIZE ( size) button on the remote control.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Changing the Sound Standard You can select the type of special sound effect to be used when watching a given broadcast. The following sound effects are available in the order given: N Custom, Standard, Music, Movie, Speech. Press the MENU ( ) button.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound œ œ Mode Custom √ Adjust Auto Volume : Off Melody : On Pseudo Stereo : Off Turbo Sound : Off Virtual Surround : Off Select Enter Exit Sound Adjust Bass Treble Balance L 50...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Extra Sound Settings The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. N Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Selecting the Sound Mode Page 28 (depending on the model) The “DUAL I-II” button displays/controls the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched ON, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I” or “Stereo”, depending on the current transmission.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Adjusting the Volume N Press the button to increase the volume (cursor moves to the right) N Press the button to decrease the volume (cursor moves to the left) ➣ The volume setting is retained: N When you switch the television to standby mode N When you switch the television off using the (ON/OFF) button on the front panel...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Setting the Sleep Timer Page 30 (depending on the model) You can select a time period of between 30 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode by pressing the “SLEEP ( )” button. Press the SLEEP ( ) button on the remote control.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Setting and Displaying the Current Time You can set the television’s clock so that the current time is displayed when you press the “INFO ( )” button. You must also set the time if you wish to use the automatic On/Off timers.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Switching the Television On and Off Automatically Function Language : English √ Time √ Plug & Play Blue Screen : Off √ Child Lock √ Demonstration Select Enter Exit Function Time Clock 11 : 35 Timer Select Adjust Exit...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Activating the Child Lock You can restrict viewing by locking the channels of your choice. Example: You can prevent your children from watching unsuitable programmes. Press the MENU ( ) button. Press the L or M button to select the Function and press the œ or √...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Teletext Decoder Displaying Teletext Information Page 34 Most television channels carry “teletext,” pages of written information that provide information such as: N Television programme times N News bulletins N Weather forecasts N Sports results N Subtitles for the hard of hearing The teletext pages are organized according to six categories: Part Contents...
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Selecting a Specific Teletext Page Press the number buttons on the remote control to enter the page number directly: Enter the three-digit page number listed in the contents by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Using FLOF to Select a Teletext Page Storing Teletext Pages Page 36 The various topics included in the teletext pages are color-coded, and can be selected by pressing the colored buttons on the remote control. Display the teletext contents page by pressing the TTX/MIX ( button.
Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer.
S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used.
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S56A_UI_ENG_EU 8/30/03 10:47 AM Page 40 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. AA68-02970A-00...