Samsung Hl-s5088W, Hl-s5688w, Hl-s6188w, Hl-s7178w Dlp Tv Owners Instructions

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List of Features
Your TV is designed and engineered using the latest technology. It is a full-featured, high-performance
unit that exceeds industry standards. In addition, it has these special features:
• Easy-to-operate remote control
• Dynamic, easy to navigate menus
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the front/right side panel, or remote control
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off at any time you choose
• Adjustable picture and sound settings and the ability...

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Front Panel LED Indicators 
The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. 
The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
Indicator Light Key
: Light is On
: Light is Blinking
: Light is Off
•  It takes about 30 seconds for the TV to warm up, so normal brightness may not appear immediately.
•  The TV has a fan to keep the inside lamp from overheating. You’ll occasionally hear it working.
TIMER
Standby state.
The picture will automatically...

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Press to switch between viewing TV programs and signals from connected components.
Press to see the on-screen menu.
Press to raise or lower the volume and to select items when using the on-screen menu.
Press to change channels and move between items on the on-screen menu.
Press to activate (or change) a particular item.
Side Panel Jacks
Use the right side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally (a camcorder or
video game, for example). The product color and shape...

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Rear Panel Jacks
ŒCableCARDTM
Insert a CableCARD into the slot. (Refer to page 22)
´S-VIDEO INPUT jacksConnects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. 
(Refer to page 21)
ˇVIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks Connect video/audio signals from external sources, such as VCR
or DVD players. (Refer to pages 21 and 25)
¨VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT jacks  Sends video/audio signals from the TV to an external source,
such as a VCR. These jacks are available only in TV, Video and 
S-Video...

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Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV.
When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV.
You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable
box, DVD player and Set-top box. See pages 38~44 for details. 
1. POWERTurns the TV on and off.
2. Channel Number Press to directly tune to a particular channel.
3.-Press to select additional channels (digital
and analog) being broadcast by the same
station. For example, to select...

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
With normal use, the batteries in the remote control should last about a year. If you notice a performance
degradation while using the remote, the batteries may need to be replaced. Make sure you replace both
batteries and do not mix old and new batteries in the remote control. If you won’t be using the remote
control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.
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Lift the cover at the back of the...

Connections
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Connections
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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV.  
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
If your antenna looks like this: it has 75-ohm round leads.
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Plug the antenna lead into
the ANT 2 IN (AIR) on the 
rear panel of your TV.
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Connecting Cable TV
You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a Cable box, 
and cable with a Cable box that descrambles some or all channels.
Cable without a Cable Box
1
Plug the incoming cable into
the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) on the
rear panel of your TV.
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
1
Find the cable connected to
the ANTENNA OUT 
terminal on your Cable box. 
This terminal might be 
labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF 
OUT” or simply “OUT”.
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Connect...

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Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles Some (But Not All) Channels
To complete this connection you will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four coaxial
cables (which you can buy from your Samsung dealer or any electronics store).
1
Find and disconnect the
cable that is connected to 
the ANTENNA IN terminal 
of your Splitter. 
This terminal might be 
labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN”
or simply, “IN”. Connect this 
cable to a two-way splitter.
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Connect a coaxial cable...