Page 4 - How to View Digital Television; Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors; NOTE
English - 4 How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one witha built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-topreceiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have...
Page 6 - O N T E N T S; Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles
English - 6 C O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New Digital TV . . . . . . . . . .8 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Familiarizi...
Page 7 - Extra sound settings
English - 7 C O N T E N T S Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Using Mute . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - List of Features; C h a p t e r O n e; T V
English - 8 Y O U R N E W D I G I T A L T V List of Features Your Samsung TV is designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unitthat includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on an...
Page 9 - Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV
English - 9 Y O U R N E W D I G I T A L T V Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the moreadvanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ TV/VIDEO (TX-R2675WH/TX-R3075WH) & SOURCE (TX-R2678WH) ...
Page 10 - AUDIO Input; VIDEO1 Input
English - 10 Y O U R N E W D I G I T A L T V Œ AUDIO Input Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO1 Input Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game. ˇ S-VIDEO Input Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game. Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an ...
Page 11 - For more information on connecting equipment, see page 14~24.
English - 11 Y O U R N E W D I G I T A L T V Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connectedcontinuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see page 14~24. ΠAudio-Video Output jacks Connect to the audio/v...
Page 14 - Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads; C h a p t e r Tw o; N S T A L L A T I O N
English - 14 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 15. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF ...
Page 15 - Connecting Cable TV; Cable without a Cable Box; If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:; Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
English - 15 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 If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming...
Page 16 - Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels; This terminal might be labeled; Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
English - 16 I N S T A L L A T I O N Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that isconnected to theANTENNA OUT terminalon your cable box. Thisterminal might belabeled “ANT OUT”,“VHF OUT”, or simply,“OUT”. 2 Connect the other end ofthis cable to the ANT 1IN or ANT 2 IN ...
Page 18 - Connecting a VCR; if you have not; Ferrite Core
English - 18 I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or acable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 14~17). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or a...
Page 19 - Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV; Connecting an S-VHS VCR
English - 19 I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 Connect a set of audio cables betweenthe AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and theAUDIO I...
Page 20 - Connecting a DVD Player; Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks
English - 20 I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, P B , P R The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 Connect a set of audio cables betweenthe COMPONENT 1 INPUT (L, R) orCOMPONENT 2 INPUT (L, R) jacks onthe TV and the AUDIO OUT jac...
Page 22 - Connecting to HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface)
English - 22 I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) 1 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTEN-NA IN terminal on the Set-Top Box andthe antenna terminal on the TV. 2 Connect in HDMI cable between theHDMI IN jack on the TV and the HDMIOUT jack on the Set Top Box....
Page 23 - Connecting a Camcorder
English - 23 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allowyou to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing an External SignalSource” on page 44). 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on thecamcorder. They are usually...
Page 24 - Connecting to a Digital Audio System
English - 24 Connecting to a Digital Audio System There are many types of audio systems on the market today.A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see youraudio system owner’s manual. 1 If your system has an optical digitalaudio input, connect it to the OP...
Page 25 - Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
English - 25 ▼ 3 Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’tbe using the remote control for along time. The remote control can be used upto about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.) ▼ 2 Install two AAA ...
Page 26 - C h a p t e r T h r e e; P E R A T I O N; Turning the TV On and Off; You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
English - 26 O P E R A T I O N C h a p t e r T h r e e O P E R A T I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently...
Page 27 - MENU
English - 27 O P E R A T I O N 4 The TV will begin memorizing all of theavailable channels. After all the availablechannels are stored, the“Auto Program” menureappears. Press the MENU button when channel memorization iscomplete. “Set to daylight savingstime.” is automaticallydisplayed. 6 Press the ▲...
Page 28 - Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays; Viewing the Menus; You can also use the; buttons on the; Viewing the Display
English - 28 O P E R A T I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on, pressthe MENU button. The “Input” menu appearson the screen.Its left side has six icons:Input, Picture, Sound,Channel, Setup and Guide. Press the œ or √ button to select one of six icons.Th...
Page 29 - Selecting a Menu Language; ENTER
English - 29 O P E R A T I O N Selecting a Menu Language 2 Press the … or † button to select “Language”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Caption √ Menu T...
Page 30 - Selecting the Antenna Input
English - 30 O P E R A T I O N Selecting the Antenna Input You can connect two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (Air or Cable). 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, thenpress the ENTER button. Antenn...
Page 31 - Memorizing the Channels; and; CH; buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need; Selecting the Video Signal-source
English - 31 O P E R A T I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change ...
Page 32 - Storing Channels in Memory
English - 32 O P E R A T I O N Storing Channels in Memory œ Press the ENTER button at anytime to interrupt the memorizationprocess and return to the Channelmenu. œ Note: The TV must be connected to anantenna in order to receive digital TV signals.Even if a particular channel is deletedfrom the memor...
Page 33 - Adding and Erasing Channels
English - 33 O P E R A T I O N Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Add/Delete”,then pre...
Page 34 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons; When you press; or; , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the; Using the Number Buttons; Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.; Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel
English - 34 O P E R A T I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channel. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You wi...
Page 35 - Selecting Your Favorite Channels; button on the remote control.; To Store Your Favorite Channels:; Only memorized channels can be; to
English - 35 O P E R A T I O N Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV andCATV), This allows you to quickly and easily find frequentlywatched channels by pressing the FAV.CH button on the remote control. To Store Your Favorite...
Page 36 - Labeling the Channels; INFO; Notes; Analog
English - 36 O P E R A T I O N Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, “CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label ...
Page 37 - Picture Control; Using Automatic Picture Settings; Choose “Standard” for the standard factory settings.
English - 37 O P E R A T I O N Picture Control You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tintaccording to personal preference. Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) that are presetat...
Page 38 - Customizing the Picture
English - 38 O P E R A T I O N 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, thenpress the ENTER button. Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”,“Color”, “Tint”, and “Color Tone” according to personal prefere...
Page 39 - Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults
English - 39 O P E R A T I O N 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, thenpress the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select a particular item(“Cool 2”, “Cool 1”,“Normal”, “Warm 1”, or“Warm 2”), then press the ENTER button. Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 6 P...
Page 40 - Customizing the Sound; Sound Control; Adjusting the Volume; At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound by using the
English - 40 O P E R A T I O N 3 Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item to bechanged. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to increase or decrease thevalue of a particular item. Press the EXIT button to exit. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Equalizer”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1 Press the ME...
Page 41 - Using Automatic Sound Settings
English - 41 O P E R A T I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) thatare preset at the factory. You can activate these sound settings by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu), or you can selec...
Page 42 - Setting the Clock; you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the; Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually
English - 42 O P E R A T I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † butto...
Page 44 - Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically; Note
English - 44 O P E R A T I O N Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button. Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ V-Chip √ Ca...
Page 46 - Viewing an External Signal Source; Setting the Signal Source; HDMI
Alternate method: Simply press the TV/VIDEO or TV/COMP. button on the remote control to select anExternal Signal Source. TV/VIDEO : Video 1, Video2, Video 3, S-Video.TV/COMP. : Component 1,Component 2, HDMI . English - 46 O P E R A T I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to ...
Page 47 - Assigning Names to External Input Mode
English - 47 O P E R A T I O N 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the externaldevice: VCR, DVD, D-VHS,Cable STB, HD STB,Satellite STB, PVR STB, AVReceiver, DVD Receiver,GAME, Camcorder, Combo,PC, VOD STB, TV. Set other signal sources(Video2, Video3, S-Video,Component1, Compo...
Page 48 - C h a p t e r F o u r; P E C I A L; Fine Tuning Analog Channels; tuning analog channels.
English - 48 C h a p t e r F o u r S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Fine Tuning Analog Channels The Fine Tuning function let you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning analog channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, thenpress the ENTER button...
Page 49 - Checking the Digital-Signal Strength; Digital
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear,digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receivethem at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, howeve...
Page 50 - Panorama; Changing the Screen Size
English - 50 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S • 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama : Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. (Wide TV) • Zoom 1 : Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen. • Zoom 2 : Expands the Zoom 1 format picture. • 4:3 : Sets the pi...
Page 52 - Using the R.Surf Feature
English - 52 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Using the R.Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certainamount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercialsstart. You can set the R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. Af...
Page 55 - When a Digital Signal is received; MTS; MTS
English - 55 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Multi-TrackOptions”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Preferred Language”. Press the … or † ...
Page 56 - When an Analog Signal is received; Choose “Stereo” for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.
English - 56 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S When an Analog Signal is received Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or aSAP. • Choose “Stereo” for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • Choose “Mono” for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if ...
Page 57 - Choosing a Digital Sound Format
English - 57 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV. The digital soundoutput is optical connector labeled “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)” After connectingan optical digital-audio component, you must specify the...
Page 58 - Setting the On/Off Timer; Before using the timer, you must; Auto Power Off
English - 58 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 6 Press the … or † button to adjust “Hour”, then press the √ button to move to the next step.Set other items using the samemethod as listed on the previous page.When finished setting the timer,press the EXIT button to exit. Set off timer T V Off Timer Hour ...
Page 59 - Setting the Sleep Timer; must
English - 59 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, ...
Page 60 - How to Change Your Password; POWER
English - 60 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 5 Press the number buttons(0 – 9) on the remote control to enter your current password. Press the number buttons(0 – 9) to enter a newpassword. Re-enter the newpassword to confirm. Enter Current PIN Change PIN Confirm New PIN T V Change PIN * * * * * * * 0~...
Page 61 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines”
English - 61 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV ParentalGuidelines” or “MPAA Rating”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then pressth...
Page 62 - How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings:
5 You can independentlylock the movie ratings.The locked movie ratingsare indicated by the symbol “ ”. Press the … / † / œ / √ buttons and the ENTER button to activate the appropriate restrictions for movie rating system. Press the EXIT button to exit. English - 62 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 1 Pr...
Page 63 - Important Notes About Parental Locks; FV; In addition, more restrictive ratings will be locked as well.
English - 63 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program maycontain mature themes, profane language,graphic violence and explicit sexualcontent. TV-14 Pare...
Page 64 - Viewing Closed Captions
English - 64 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On”, then pressthe ENTER button. Viewing Closed Captions Setting Up Analog Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external sign...
Page 65 - The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels.
English - 65 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 3 Press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On”, then pressthe ENTER button. Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Caption”, th...
Page 66 - each press of the CAPTION button will alternate among
English - 66 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the option(Service,Size, Style, Foreground orBackground) you want.Press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired setting,then press the ENTER button. Size : This option consists of Default, Small, S...
Page 67 - Menu Transparency Level; Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen.
English - 67 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Menu Transparency”,then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press...
Page 68 - Setting the Function Help; Displays help on the menu functions.
English - 68 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Function Help”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or ...
Page 69 - Electronic Program Guide; Viewing the Electronic Program Guide; D E F
English - 69 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Electronic Program Guide Your TV has an “Electronic Program Guide” to help you navigate through all thepossible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, startand end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed informa...
Page 70 - may not match. This is not a fault of the TV.
English - 70 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S A Displays which channel is currentlyselected to show program information inthe Channel Guide. B Displays Watch Icon in the full guidemode when program time is current. The Remind Icon appears once you have selected a program with the ENTER button to view i...
Page 71 - Using the Electronic Program Guide
English - 71 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Using the Electronic Program Guide 2 Press the … or † button to select “DefaultGuide”, then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Guide”, thenpress the ENTER button. 3 Press the … or † button to select “Mini Gui...
Page 72 - Viewing Information about a Single Channel; been set to “Mini Guide”.
English - 72 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Viewing Information about a Single Channel 2 Press the … or † button to select “Mini Guide”,then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the Blue button or EXIT button to exit. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Guide”, thenpress the ENTER ...
Page 73 - Viewing Information about Channels
English - 73 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program time and content for all channels. This function is available only when the program is digital. 2 Press the … or † button to select “Full Guide”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button. Pr...
Page 74 - Remind List; Reminded Viewing List; scheduled time even if you are watching another program.
English - 74 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Remind List Reminded Viewing List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program. 2 Press the … ...
Page 75 - To view the Remind List
English - 75 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S To view the Remind List 2 Press the … or † button to select “Remind List”, thenpress the ENTER button. To remove all the scheduledprograms Press the √ button to select "Cancel All", then press the ENTER button. 1 First, select the channelyou want to...
Page 76 - Customizing Your Remote Control
English - 76 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV,the universal remote control can also operate a Set-Top Box, VCR, Cable box and DVD (evenif your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by man...
Page 77 - VCR Codes
English - 77 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Remote Control Codes AA68-03263C-00_eng_Chapter4 3/11/05 4:38 PM Page 77
Page 78 - Identifying Problems; C h a p t e r F i v e; R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Problem
English - 78 If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems C h a p t e r F i v e T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem Possible Solution Poor picture....
Page 79 - Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV; Placement; such as vacuum cleaners.; Liquids; • Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet.; Temperature; Using Your TV in Another Country; P P E N D I X
English - 79 A P P E N D I X Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.• Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fi...
