Samsung HL-R7178W 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
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can access from the front 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 to memorize your favorite settings
• Automatic...

Your New Wide TV
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Front Panel LED Indicators 
The three lights on the front panel indicate the status of your TV. 
Indicator Light Key
TIMER
Standby state.
The picture will automatically appear in about 15 seconds.
Auto Timer ON/OFF has been set and the set will automatically be
turned on in about 25 seconds.
A cooling fan inside the set is not operating normally.
Lamp cover on the rear of the set is not properly shut. 
Check if the ventilation hole on the rear of the set is blocked, because...

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Right side buttons
The buttons on the right side panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu system.
To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
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).
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...

Your New Wide TV
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Rear Panel Jacks
ŒANTENNA terminals
Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to 
these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN (CABLE)” and “ANT 2 IN (AIR)”
terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your
cable system. (Refer to pages 18~19)
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S-VIDEO INPUT jacks
Connects an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. 
(Refer to pages 20 and 22)
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VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks 
Connect video/audio signals from external sources, such as VCR
or DVD players. (Refer to...

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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 some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 36~37 for details. 
1. POWERTurns the TV on and off.
2. TV GuidePress to display the TV Guide On ScreenTM
lnteractive Program Guide (IPG). 
(Refer to the TV Guide On ScreenTMmanual
and TV Guide On ScreenTMQuick Setup Sheet
for...

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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Slide the back cover all the way out to open
the battery compartment...

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.
1
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...

Connections
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Connecting a VCR
Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack
1
Connect the Video/Audio
cables between the VIDEO 
or S-VIDEO/AUDIO input 
jacks on the TV and VIDEO 
or S-VIDEO/AUDIO output 
jacks on the VCR.
2
Connect a coaxial cable
between the Antenna out 
terminal (i.e., “OUT to TV”) 
on the VCR and the ANT 1 
IN (CABLE) on the TV.
3
For better playback video,
connect an S-Video cable 
between the S-VIDEO IN 
jack on the TV and the 
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the 
VCR.
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