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14. Reference Information
14-1 Connection to a 3rd Party Device
Notice: 1. Do not connect to the power source until all connections are done, as this will cause damage to the product.
2. Make sure the sound port is properly connected (right: red, left: white).
14-1-1 Connecting to an Aerial or Cable Television Network
To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by
the set from one of the following sources:
An outdoor aerial
A cable television network
A satellite network
1 In the first three cases, connect the aerial or network input cable to
Rear of the TV the ANT IN jack on the rear of the television.
2 If you are using an indoor aerial, you may need to turn it when
tuning your television until you obtain a picture that is both sharp
or and clear.
For further details, refer to:
"Storing Channels Automatically" on page 17
Cable Television "Storing Channels Manually" on page 18
Network
When installing or re-installing your TV, be sure to use the
supplied coaxial antenna cable. If you connect using a different
coaxial cable, there is risk of noise or interference to the screen
image. (You must not use another general purpose cable.
Use the 3M/5M/7M cable supplied by Samsung.)
14-1-2 Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Decoder
In order to watch television programmes broadcast via a satellite network,
you must connect a satellite receiver to the rear of TV. Also, in order to
Rear of the TV descramble a coded transmission signal, you must connect a decoder to
the rear of TV.
Using a SCART cable
Connect the receiver (or decoder) SCART cable to one of the
SCART connectors on the rear of the television.
Using a coaxial cable
Connect a coaxial cable to the:
Receiver (or Decoder) output socket.
Television aerial input socket.
If you wish to connect both a satellite receiver (or decoder) and
a VCR, you should connect the:
Receiver (or Decoder) to the VCR
VCR to the television
Otherwise, connect the receiver (or decoder) directly to the
Satellite receiver/
television.
Decoder
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14-1-3 Connecting to External Input/Output
"EXT 1" is used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
Rear of the TV
VCR
or
DVD
or
Decoder /
Video Game Device
This end can be fitted with:
A SCART connector Video Disc Player
An S-Video connector and two audio RCA connectors (L+R); EXT 2
Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R)
If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassette tapes, connect the
source VCR to EXT 1 and the target VCR to EXT 2 so that you can Satellite Receiver
redirect the signal from EXT 1 to EXT 2.
If you have a decoder, connect the decoder to the VCR and the VCR to
the television.
When you wish to record a programme, connect the receiver to EXT 1 and
the VCR to EXT 2 so that you can redirect the signal from EXT 1 to EXT 2.
Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
Input/Output Specification
Input Output
Connector
Video Audio (L/R) S-Video RGB Video + Audio (L/R)
EXT 1 Only TV output is available.
EXT 2 Output you can choose.
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14-1-4 Connecting to the AV Output
"AV OUT" are used for the equipment with an RGB output, such as video game devices or video disc players.
VCR
Rear of the TV
DVD
Decoder /
Video Game Device
Video Disc Player
Satellite Receiver
This end can be fitted with:
Three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO L/R)
If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassette tapes, connect the source VCR to " AV IN" and the
target VCR to "AV OUT" so that you can redirect the signal from " AV IN" to "AV OUT" .
When you wish to record a programme, connect the receiver to " AV IN" and the VCR to "AV OUT" so
that you can redirect the signal from " AV IN" to "AV OUT" .
Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
14-1-5 Connecting to the RCA Input
The RCA (VIDEO + AUDIO L /R) connectors are used for equipment, such as camcorders, video disc
players, and some video game devices.
Camcorder
Rear of the TV
Video game device
Video disc player
Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
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14-1-6 Connecting to the S-Video Input
The S-VIDEO and AUDIO L /R connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a
camcorder or VCR.
Camcorder
Rear of the TV
and
VCR
To play pictures and sound, both the S-VIDEO and AUDIO L /R connectors must be used.
Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
14-1-7 Connecting to the Component Input
Rear of the TV
The COMPONENT IN connectors are used
DVD DTV receiver for equipment with a DVD or DTV receiver
output.
(480i/480p/576i/576p/1080i)
Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
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14-1-8 Connecting to the PC Input
The "PC IN" (video) and "AUDIO" connectors are used for interfacing with your PC.
Rear of the TV
Personal Computer
and
14-1-9 Connecting to the HDMI Input
The "HDMI/DVI IN" connector is used for equipment with a HDMI out.
Rear of the TV
DTV Set-Top Box
14-1-10 Connecting to the HDMI/DVI Compatible
The "HDMI/DVI IN" connector is used for equipment with a DVI out.
Rear of the TV
DTV Set-Top Box
(HDMI/DVI cable)
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14-1-11 Connecting Home Theater System
Use the "AV OUT" ports of the PDP for Home Theater System Connections.
Rear of the TV
Connecting the Home Theater System
Connect the monitoring audio out L and
R jacks of the AV OUT on the rear-side
connection panel of the PDP TV to the
AUDIO IN jacks of the DVD Home
Theater System (or AV Receiver) using
the audio cable.
Press the SOURCE ( ) button to
select the desired external device
connected to the PDP TV.
If you want to hear the sound through
separate speakers, cancel the internal
amplifier.
DVD Home Theater AV Receiver Amplifier
Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.
Refer to corresponding user's manual from the manufacturer for wiring the
speakers to the DVD Home Theater System (or AV Receiver).
Disable the PDP TV internal speaker to enjoy the rich sound through the
speakers of your Home Theater System.
To Display the DVD Home Theater
! Turn the PDP on and press the SOURCE ( ) button to select the Ext.1, Ext.2, or Component .
@ Be sure to connect the video cable properly if desired external input ( Ext.1, Ext.2, or
Component ) cannot be selected.
# Play the DVD after activating the DVD Home Theater System.
$ Use the volume control of the Home Theater System while watching the PDP using the DVD
Home Theater, where the PDP TV does not produce the audio.
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14-1-12 Other issues related to other products
Problem Descriptions
Braun, PDP and LCD TVs can all be damaged. When a still image is displayed in a sequence,
this can leave stains or after-images due to the characteristics of the panel.
A fixed screen can cause
However, the DLP TV has the advantage that no stains or after-images are left on the screen.
permanent damage to the TV
The DLP TV has mirror pixels on the DMD panel that project the beam onto the screen, in
Braun tube.
which the mirror is a digital representation of 0s and 1s, leaving no trace of light.
The mirror returns to a blank state so that no stains or after-images are left.
The SAMSUNG SKY500N model has both an ANYNET port and a SERVICE jack port.
Because the shape of the ANYNET port on the DLP TV is the same as that of the SERVICE
jack port of the SKY500N, it fails to turn the TV off after a connection has been reported.
Confusion between the
The ANYNET port uses an RS232 port called Phone Jack, and the SERVICE jack port also
ANYNET Port and the
uses the RS232 port. However, you must not connect the SERVICE port and the ANYNET port.
SERVICE Jack Port
Check if the port is the ANYNET port or the SERVICE port before connecting the port.
Even if the TV cannot be turned on after connecting, the TV will turn on if you disconnect the
connection.
- A too long DVI cable may cause a malfunction or degradation of the visual quality due to an
attenuation of the signal. There is no recommendation for the cable length at present.
In general, although a cable length of up to 5 meters should work, please check if video is
properly displayed on the screen after connecting. If you think the length of the cable is longer
Length of DVI Cable / PC RGB
than for normal use, check the visual quality of the video on the screen and shorten the
Cable
length, if necessary.
- This also applies to the PC RGB (D-Sub) cable. When the length of the cable is longer than
for normal use, video may not be displayed on the screen. In this case, shorten the cable
length.
When a digitally distributed TV The digital distributed TV (Ready Technique) can render HD sources as HD-rated.
user receives HD-rated However, you need to install a set-top box for this purpose. The digital TV alone cannot render
broadcasts: HD broadcasting as HD-rated. Install the formal set-top box for HD broadcasts.
When a digital distributed TV
The digitally distributed TV (Ready Technique) renders any broadcasting service as SD-rated.
user selects normal size (4:3) to
However, when connected to a set-top box, the digital TV renders HD broadcasts as HD-rated
receive SD-rated digita
and renders SD as SD-rated. The screen size is scaled to 4:3.
broadcasts:
The digitally integrated TV ("built-in" type) renders SD broadcasting as SD-rated.
This can be understood easily.
When a digitally built-in TV user
Even a high-resolution TV cannot improve a low resolution picture into high quality.
receives SD (air) broadcasting:
In contrast, an SD-rated TV cannot represent HD broadcasting as HD because the resolution of
the TV is lower than the original.
The representation capability of SD or HD-rated depend entirely on the TV set. The HD TV can
render HD broadcasting as HD-rated only when it receives HD sources.
When selecting a picture size of
In the meantime, the HD TV renders SD as SD-rated when it receives SD sources.
4:3 in connection with a
The picture size has nothing to do with the resolution; TV models like SVP-XXL3HD or
computer or a multimedia
SVP-XXL6HD have a size adjustment feature to 16:9, 4:3, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Auto
device:
Wide. This is about the aspect ratio of the top and bottom boundaries to the overall screen and
users can select their preference.
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SD/HD broadcasts and the TV's display capability are related
1. A digital broadcast should be transmitted in wide screen (an aspect ratio of 16:9) HD. If the broadcasting station converts a
conventional program created in normal screen (aspect ratio of 4:3) into a digital signal and broadcasts the signal, the left and
right of the picture will not be displayed.
This symptom also appears in other manufacturer's TV's. The three appliance companies are trying to resolve the problem
through the Ministry of Information and Communication.
When watching an SD (normal) broadcast through a Digital (Wide) TV (480P normal broadcast)
When watching an SD (normal) broadcast through a Digital Ready (Wide) TV (Using a set-top-box)
When watching an analog (normal) broadcast through a wide TV
(When watching a broadcast after changing the aspect ratio of the TV from 16:9 (wide screen) to 4:3)
2. When watching a DVD title or video tape in wide screen (21:9) through a wide (16:9) TV, watching video from a computer or
game console by selecting the aspect ratio to 4:3, or watching video from a DVD, VCR, computer or game console through a
wide TV by selecting the aspect ratio to normal (4:3) or wide (21:9), the left and right, or top and bottom of the picture will not be
displayed.
This symptom appears in other manufacturer's TV's. The three appliance companies are trying to resolve the problem through
the Ministry of Information and Communication.
Changing the Order of the Picture Size for 16:9 Display Devices
Video/RF Auto Wide Wide Wide 4:3
4:3 Zoom Panorama
Component Wide Wide 4:3
Panorama
4:3 Zoom
Changing the Order of the Picture Size for DTV 1080i/720p Sources
PC/HDMI Wide 4:3
Restrictions
1. When you want to change the picture size in PIP 'ON', you must turn the PIP off before changing the size.
However, you can change the main picture size even in PIP ON for products with no restrictions.
2. When the picture size is not Normal (4:3 for 4:3 display devices, 16:9 for 16:9 display devices) and you turn PIP on, the picture
size is changed to Normal.
However, you can turn PIP on without changing the picture size for products with no restrictions.
3. In the OSD notation for the picture size, 16:9 is represented as "Wide" instead of "16:9" for devices other than with 16:9 dislays.
Ex: For LCD 15:9 devices, "Wide" is displayed on the OSD instead of "16:9".
4. The picture size can be changed even in the blue screen.
However, the picture size should be controlled by the product specifications if the change is impossible due to hardware
restrictions.
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14-2 Technical Terms
Virtual Channel Reception Sensitivity Amplification (LNA)
In digital channels, a virtual channel is used. A virtual channel A signal amplification technique that amplifies a weak broad-
is a function that enables users to watch a channel by selecting casting signal by applying satellite technology to provide better
a virtual channel number regardless of the region of the user. visual quality even for users in regions where only a weak
Run Auto Channel Scan for digital broadcasts, tune in to a UHF broadcasting signal is available. (LNA: Low Noise Amplifier)
channel number according to the region for terrestrial broad-
casts, or tune into a channel number allocated by the cable Sub Woofer
broadcasting station for a cable TV network, and then select a A Sub Woofer is a speaker for ultra bass sound output only
displayed virtual channel. whose frequency is as low as 150Hz. There are two types: an
For example, even if you tune into channels UHF 14(MBC), active type which includes an amplifier, and a passive type,
15(KBS1), 16(SBS), 17(KBS2) and 18(EBS) broadcast from which requires an additional amplifier.
Kwanak mountain in Seoul, you can watch the channels using
virtual channels such as 11-1(MBC), 9-1(KBS1), 6-1(SBS), 7- Stereo
1(KBS2) and 10-1(EBS) regardless of your region and the A type of audio interface that transmits audio signal through 2
actual local channel number. The virtual channel numbers may channels.
be used nationwide, but the virtual channel numbers may vary Stereo transmits audio signals for right and left sound so that
depending on the local broadcasting stations. you can experience stereophonic sound, and the sound is
(Since the digital channel numbers may vary depending on played through 2 speakers.
your region and can be changed by the broadcasting policy,
ask your local broadcasting station or regional cable TV net- Partial Color Blind Person Mode
work company about the channel numbers.) If the virtual chan- Using this function, a user can adjust the red, green or blue
nel numbers are saved and the TV set can receive digital colors according to the preferences of the partially color-blind
broadcasting, you can watch a digital channel by pressing the person so that he or she can view the clearest possible picture
DTV+ button and pressing the first two digits of the correspond- on the screen.
ing virtual channel number.
Analog Broadcasting
Custom Color Adjustment Analog Broadcasting is a television broadcasting signal trans-
Using this function, a user can adjust the color according to mitted according to the NTSC standard.
personal preferences (Red, Grass-Color, Sky-Color, Gold-
Color, Skin-Color, White, Standard, Custom) without affecting ANTENNA IN Port
other colors using automatic selection mode or fine adjustment The port connecting the TV aerial via a coaxial cable. It is gen-
mode. erally used for watching public broadcast programs.
Simultaneous Screen English Caption
Using this function, a user can view two video signals from A function that displays English captions or text information
separate video sources on a single screen at the same time. included in the broadcast signal or video tape. You can use this
For example, you can watch TV and video simultaneously. function for your English studies by watching AFKN or CC
marked video tapes.
Dolby Digital
This is the digital sound standard developed by the Dolby Video/Audio Ports
Laboratory. You can select your preferred digital surround You may experience poor visual and audio quality when watch-
mode after connecting external speakers. ing a video tape on channel 3 or 4 through the antenna cable.
You can experience better visual and audio quality by connect-
Digital Broadcasting ing the TV and VCR through the Video/Audio ports. The video
Digital Broadcasting is a television broadcasting signal digitized port is in yellow, and the audio ports are in white and red.
and transmitted according to the United States' terrestrial digital
broadcast standard, or ATSC. Wide Screen
Wide Screen refers to a screen that is horizontally longer than
Mono a conventional TV screen.
A type of audio interface that transmits the audio signal through While the aspect ratio of a normal TV is 43, that of a wide
a single channel only. screen is 169.
Through a mono interface, it is hard to experience stereophonic
sound and the sound is played using only one speaker.
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External Input Anynet
External Input is a connected video device such as a VCR, Anynet is an AV network system that enables an easy-to-use
camcorder, DTV receiver, DVD, etc. as a video source. AV interface for users by controlling all connected AV devices
through the Anynet menu when the AV devices of Samsung
Satellite Broadcasting Electronics are connected.
Satellite Broadcasting transmits programs via satellite so that a
program can be viable in all areas at a high visual and sound DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
quality. Approximately 100 channels including public broadcast DVD is a large capacity storage media that can store multime-
channels are provided. To view a satellite broadcast, you have dia content such as video, games, audio applications, etc.
to install an additional receiver. using MPEG-2 video compression technology on a CD sized
disc
Wire Broadcasting
Wire Broadcasting refers to movie, entertainment and educa- DRC
tional programs transmitted by a broadcasting station within a This is a sound quality enhancement function that automatically
hotel or school. controls audio output so as to prevent sound quality distortion
even at loud volumes and correct the sound to the speakers so
Audio Multimix that you can listen to the sound at the original sound quality.
Audio Multimix provides 2 audio languages when foreign
movie, drama, news, etc. are broadcast. You can select and lis- DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Port
ten to one of the supported languages or you can select and A DVI interface is a standard for high definition television con-
listen to both languages simultaneously. nectivity. It provides a clear picture on the screen using TMDS
which minimizes video signal loss.
After-Image Protection
Using this function, a user can configure the options necessary DVI-D Cable
for protecting the PDP TV screen. A type of DVI connector. Using this cable you can only transmit
digital signals.
Power Saving Mode
This function adjusts the screen brightness according to the DVI-I Cable
ambient brightness so as to conserve power. A type of DVI connector. Using this cable you can transmit
either digital or analog signals.
Component Port
The Component Port transmits a separate luminance signal as HDMI
well as the green, blue, and red color signal and provides the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-
best quality of all video connection types. supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source,
Cable Broadcasting such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an
Cable Broadcasting transmits programs via cable instead of via audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV).
the air. To view cable broadcasting, you have to subscribe to HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video,
your local cable broadcast service provider and install an addi- plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits
tional receiver. all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio,
with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements
Tuner and requirements.
A device that enables the selecting of specific channel frequen-
cies for TV or radio. PCM
PCM (Pulse Coded Modulation): This refers to an uncom-
Panorama Screen pressed digital signal. Use this for an AV amplifier that does not
This refers to a screen that corrects the picture distortion due support 5.1 channels when connecting the audio output via
to a screen size mismatch on the TV. optical or coaxial cable.
Progressive Scan SRS TruSurround XT
Progressive scan displays the entire frame in a single sweep This function provides 5.1 channel surround sound using 2
so as to provide clearer and sharper visual quality. channel speakers when inputting a stereo audio signal.
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VESA Plug & Play VHF/UHF
This function enables the automatic recognition of devices VHF refers to TV channels 2 to 13, and UHF refers to TV chan-
when connecting the TV to the computer without additional set- nels 14 to 69.
tings.
S-VIDEO IN Port
This is called super video. S-Video is a type of video signal
which has the video luminance and the color signal separated
in order to provide better visual quality.
Pixels, Resolution
The pixels are the number of small dots that make up the TV screen. The resolution represents the number of pixels on a screen.
For example, if the resolution of a TV is 1366 * 768, it means the width of the screen consists of 1366 pixel columns and the height
of the screen consists of 768 pixel rows. In this case, the total number of pixels on the screen is 1,049,088. The more pixels there
are, the higher the visual quality that can be achieved because the picture on the screen is displayed with more pixels and there-
fore with more detail.
Gradation, Color Depth
Gradation describes the number of gradual brightness levels. Since all information is represented by binary numbers in a digital
system, the Gradation is determined by the number of bits used to represent the brightness levels of a pixel on the TV screen. For
example, if a pixel is represented by 8 bits, the Gradation is 28 or 256. Since a TV uses the three primary colors of light, R, G and
B, the number of possible colors for a pixel is 256 x 256 x 256, 16,777,216, or 16.7 million colors. If 12 bits are used for a pixel, the
gradation is 212 or 4096 for a color. Since three colors R, G and B are used, 4096 x 4096 x 4096 or 68.7 billion colors are support-
ed per pixel. Since 68.7 billion colors are far more than 16.7 million colors, the picture will be displayed by far more abundant and
natural colors using a 12 bit pixel. That is, since Gradation means the number of brightness levels, color represented by 4096 lev-
els appears more natural than color represented by 256 levels.
Contrast
The contrast is the ratio of brightness of the brightest color to the darkest color. The contrast is calculated by dividing the bright-
ness of the brightest color by the brightness of the darkest color. For example, if the brightness of the darkest color is 1 and the
brightness of the brightest color is 3000, then the Contrast is 3000/1 or 3000. A higher contrast means that a dark color is dis-
played darker and bright color is displayed brighter so that the screen contrast can be easily distinguished. The contrast differs
from the Gradient which means the number of brightness levels.
Therefore, if someone says that a 5000:1 contrast displays a color by 5000 levels, he is confusing Contrast with Gradation.
Brightness
Brightness is the brightness per unit screen area, the unit for brightness is candela (cd). For example, 1000cd/m2 means the
brightness that is measured when 1000 candles are lit within 1 square meters area.
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Color Reproductivity
Each color displayed on the TV screen is implemented by a pixel on color coordinates which have an X and Y axis.
For example, when a pixel on the X coordinate 0.65 and the Y coordinate 0.74 is displayed as a
color and it becomes visible on the TV screen. While the possible color coordinate area is very
wide, the color coordinate area of the signal broadcast from a broadcast station is smaller than
that of possible color coordinates. Moreover, a TV provides a smaller color coordinate area than
that of the signal from the broadcasting station even though the size of the color coordinate area
varies depending on the TV model. In general, Color Reproductivity is used as follows:
The Color reproductivity of a TV is a certain % of NTSC. This means the TV displays that
particular % of the color coordinate area of the NTSC signal broadcast by the broadcasting
station. In general, a CRT TV provides the highest functional color reproductivity.
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