Samsung HL-R7178W Dlp Tv Owners Instructions

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Connecting CableCARD
You must obtain a CableCARD from a local cable service provider.
1
Insert the CableCARD into 
the “CableCARD” slot and
the message “CableCARD
TM
Inserted” is displayed on 
the screen. If the channel 
information does not 
already exist, the message
“Updating Channel List” is
displayed during channel
information configuration. 
2
When channel information
configuration is finished, 
the message “Updating
Completed” is displayed. 
It indicates that the channel
list is now...

Connecting a Camcorder
The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV.
You can use your camcorder to view tapes without using a VCR.
1
Locate the A/V output jacks
on the camcorder. They are
usually found on the side or
back of the camcorder.
2
Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO IN (or 
S-VIDEO IN) jack on the TV 
and the VIDEO OUT jack on 
the Camcorder. The audio-
video cables shown here are
usually included with a 
Camcorder. (If not, check 
your local electronics...

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Connecting a DVD Player
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
1
To enable Component video
viewing, connect a set of 
video cables between the 
COMPONENT (1 or 2) 
VIDEO (Y, P
B, PR) IN jacks 
on  the TV and VIDEO 
(Y/P
B/PRor Y/CB/CR) OUT 
jacks on the DVD player.
2
Connect a set of audio
cables between the 
COMPONENT (1 or 2)
AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on 
the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD player. 
Connecting to Audio and...

Connections
Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
1
Connect a set of Component
cables between the 
COMPONENT (1 or 2) VIDEO
(Y, P
B, PR) IN jacks on the TV 
and VIDEO (Y/P
B/PRor 
Y/C
B/CR) OUT jacks on the 
Set-Top Box.
2
Connect a set of audio cables
between the COMPONENT (1 
or 2) AUDIO (L, R) IN jacks on 
the TV and the AUDIO OUT 
jacks on the Set-Top Box.
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
1
Connect an HDMI/DVI cable
between the HDMI IN2/DVI IN
jack on the TV and the DVI
OUT...

Connecting a VCR and DTV Set-Top Box
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 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 Set-Top Box.
3
Use the coaxial cable to 
connect between the splitter 
and the ANT 1 IN (CABLE) 
on the TV and between the 
splitter and the ANT IN on 
the Set-Top Box.
4
Connect a...

Connections
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Connecting a Digital Audio System
There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today.
A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your
audio system owner’s manual.
1
If your audio system has an
optical digital audio input,
connect to the “DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT(OPTICAL)” jack
on the TV.
NOTE
•OPTICAL: converts the electric
signal into an optical light 
signal, and transmits it through
glass fibers. 
See page 82 to set the...

Connecting to a Subwoofer Speaker
1
Connect a powered 
subwoofer to the SubWoofer 
jack on the TV using the 
subwoofer cable. 
2
To use a passive subwoofer,
connect an amplifier and use
referring to the connection 
procedures described in 
Connecting to an Analog 
Amplifier. 
NOTE
•Powered subwoofer: This is a 
subwoofer with a built-in 
amplifier. 
•Passive subwoofer: This is a 
subwoofer without a built-in
amplifier. You have to install an
additional amplifier and connect
to the the subwoofer.
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Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
When turning the TV on for the first time, the TV Guide screen will be displayed. 
For more information, refer to the TV Guide Manual.
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
The on-screen menu system allows you to control the settings of your TV. Access the on-screen menu 
system by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Once the on-screen menu appears, use the...