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11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 1 COLOUR ELECT TELEVISION SP434/521/524 Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CO...
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11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 2 Feature The number on this symbol represents Time saving function the reference page. You can use this TV set with the function of automatic turning on or off to the t...
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11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 3 You have just purchased a SAMSUNG television. Please take the time to read these instructions, as they will enable you to set up your television easily. Contents CONNE...
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11318A#1 8/17/05 12:41 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions Place this TV on a stable stand or Avoid exposing the TV set to Do not step on or twist the table. direct sunlight and other sources power cord. of...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 5 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you : Purchase the television. Find that the remote c...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 6 How to Use this Manual Check the Model Number of your TV set; the Model Number is shown on the rear cover name plate on the set. Use the table below to confirm which f...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 7 Antenna Connections on ch Outdoor Antenna Connections VHF/UHF Antenna Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Method 1 VHF/UHF Flat 300-ohm twin lead cable VHF Antenna Rear of TV M...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 8 Video Connections Rear of TV (Option) MONITOR 75Ω WIRELESS AV-2 AV-2 HEADPHONE VHF/UHF WIRELESS S-VIDEO1 HEADPHONE VHF/UHF AV-1 S-VIDEO1 VIDEO L-AUDIO-R(MONO) RGB AUDI...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 9 Video Connections (cont.) Connect an optional AUDIO/VIDEO cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the TV. Connect anot...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 10 S-VIDEO Connections Rear of TV (Option) MONITOR -OUT WIRELESS AV-2 HEADPHONE VHF/UHF WIRELESS S-VIDEO1 HEADPHONE VHF/UHF AV-1 S-VIDEO1 (MONO) RGB VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S-VI...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 11 S-VIDEO Connections (cont.) Connect an optional S-VIDEO cable from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the rear of the VCR to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the TV. Connect a...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 12 Camcorder Connections Side of TV (SP434/SP524) Front of TV (SP521) VIDEO IN 3 S-VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO(MONO) L-AUDIO-R AUDIO (MONO) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT (R)(L) CAMCORDER ...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 13 Front Control SP434/SP524 TV/VIDEO MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU POWER TV/Video Selection Button Power Button Mute Button Volume Up/Down Button Menu Button Channel Up/Down...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 14 Remote Controls POWER Power button TV/VIDEO SLEEP DISPLAY MUTE TV/VIDEO button Mute button Sleep button Display button Direct Channel Selection buttons Surround butto...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 15 Switching your Television On and Off Plug the mains lead into an appropriate wall socket. The main voltage is indicated on the rear of the TV set and the frequency is...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 16 Tuning Procedure (Auto store) The Auto Store function makes channel storage easier and faster S.STD SURROUND S.MODE than manual store. This Auto Store can memorise on...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 17 Tuning Procedure (Auto store) (cont.) Area Select by Country AREA TV SYSTEM COUNTRY Asia/W. Europe B/G,H: West European TV Standard Asia; India, Malaysia, Singapore, ...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 18 Tuning Procedure (Manual store) MWhen storing channels manually, you can choose: S.STD SURROUND S.MODE ◆ Whether or not to store each of the channels found. P.STD MEN...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 19 Tuning Procedure (Manual store) (cont.) Method 2 : To memorise channels by searching frequency. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE Press the MENU button on the TV set. P.STD MENUP...
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11318A#2 8/17/05 12:42 PM Page 20 Tuning Procedure (Channel skip) You can exclude the channels of your choice from the channel scan S.STD SURROUND S.MODE operation. When you scan through the stored ch...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 21 Tuning Procedure (Fine tune) 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....
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 22 Tuning Procedure (Sort) You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order to: S.STD SURROUND S.MODE Modify the numeric order in which the channels have been P.ST...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 23 Picture Adjustment By pressing the P.STD button, you can sequentially select any one of the five possible preferred analogue picture presets. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE Pr...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 24 Picture Menu Adjustment If you select this mode, you can directly adjust “Brightness” without “MENU” option. S.STD SURROUND S.MODE P.STD MENUP.MENU e.g. Brightness Ad...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 25 Sound Adjustment There is a choice of four audio settings. By pressing the S.STD button any one of the five settings can be in the sequence illustrated. Press the S.S...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 26 Sound Adjustment (Surround) Press the “SURROUND” button. As you press it repeatedly it changes in the order of Mono, Concert, S.STD SURROUND S.MODE Stadium and Off. P...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 27 Setting the Timer You can select a time period of between 15 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to standby mode. Press the SLEEP button...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 28 Setting the On/Off Timer By setting the ON/OFF time, the set carries out alarm and S.STD SURROUND S.MODE automatic off function. P.STD MENUP.MENU Press the MENU butto...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 29 Extra Functions Press the MENU button. Move to a function by pressing the CH▲ or CH▼ button. Adjust it by pressing the VOL+ or VOL– button. Function Language To view ...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 30 Picture in Picture (Option) With this function you can display a “PIP screen” (small picture) within the main picture of TV program or video input. In this way Pin P ...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 31 Picture in Picture (Option) Preference : Concerning the functions of “Pin P : On”. PIP ON/OFF button Press this button to operate ON/OFF function of PIP VOLVOL on the...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 32 Convergence Adjustment If Color blurring occurs on the picture or picture is out of focus, Te press the CONV. for adjustment. al Upon completion of the adjustment, th...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 33 Teletext Operation Teletext is additional information that is broadcast by the TV station along with the TV programme. SWAP CH SCAN STILL The built-in Teletext decode...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 34 Teletext Operation F/T/B button This function is used when the characters on the TV screen are hard to read. Pressing it the 1st time expands the TOP half of the disp...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 35 Teletext Operation How to store textpages (list mode) List mode is a convenient way of accessing some teletext pages without the need to enter page numbers. In this m...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 36 Specification AREA RECEIVE CHANNEL CABLE CH. ASIA/ CIS/ AUSTR- NZ/IN- SOUTH AMERICA CHINA HK/UK DISPLAY W.EUROPE E.EUROPE ALIA DONESIA AFRICA OTHERS AMERICA For cable...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 37 Specification AREA RECEIVE CHANNEL CABLE CH. ASIA/ CIS/ AUSTR- NZ/IN- SOUTH AMERICA CHINA HK/UK DISPLAY W.EUROPE E.EUROPE ALIA DONESIA AFRICA OTHERS AMERICA
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM Page 38 Trouble Shooting No picture. Not plugged into A.C. supply. No sound. Not switched on. Check contrast, brightness and volume settings. Normal picture. Check volume lev...
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11318A#3 8/17/05 12:44 PM 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 fault condition may be p...