Page 2 - Safety Instructions; Note to CATV system installer:; CAUTION
Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with ...
Page 3 - Thank You for Choosing Samsung; • Follow all operating instructions.
S AFETY 1 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in television technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities,making this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide...
Page 4 - • Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable
• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cord placementat plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV receiver from t...
Page 5 - combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
S AFETY 3 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not i...
Page 6 - O N T E N T S
1 C ONTENTS C O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Buttons . . ...
Page 8 - List of Features; • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off; C h a p t e r O n e; O U R; T V
1 .1 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit thatincludes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustab...
Page 9 - Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV 1 .2 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screenmenu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Y O U R N E W T V Œ MENU Press to see an on-scre...
Page 10 - Side Panel Jacks
1 .3 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV Y O U R N E W T V Side Panel Jacks You can use the Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa-sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment,see pages 2.1 Р2.8.) ΠAUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs...
Page 11 - Rear Panel Jacks
C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV 1 .4 Y O U R N E W T V Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DV...
Page 13 - Remote Control
C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV 1 .6 Remote Control ¯ VCR Controls • REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in yourVCR. • STOP Press this button to stop a tapeduring play, record, rewind orfast forward. If the button ispressed during Full-Automaticplay, the function will be can-celled. • PLAY Press the P...
Page 15 - 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
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .1 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 2.2. If you have two antenna...
Page 16 - Connecting Cable TV; To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.; Cable without a Cable Box; Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
2 .2 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box ▼ 1 Plug the incoming cableinto the VHF/UHF antennaterminal on back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to viewunscrambl...
Page 17 - Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels; Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels; This terminal might be labeled
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .3 I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ▼ 1 Find the cable that is con-nected to the ANTENNAOUT terminal on yourcable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply,“OUT”. 2 Connect the other end ofthis ca...
Page 18 - Connecting a VCR; if you have not yet
2 .4 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cablebetween the ANTENNAOUT terminal on the cablebox and the B–IN terminalon the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cablebetween the other OUTterminal on the splitterand the A–IN terminal onthe RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxialcable between...
Page 20 - Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number “2”.
2 .6 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 Connect an S-video cablebetween the S-VIDEO OUT jack on theVCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV. An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) Make sure the jacks you are using ar...
Page 21 - Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV; (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.)
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .7 I N S T A L L A T I O N Connecting a DVD Player (Option) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual. 1 Connect a set of audiocables between theAU...
Page 22 - Connecting a Camcorder
2 .8 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION I N S T A L L A T I O N 2 Connect an audio cablebetween the AUDIO OUT-PUT jack on the cam-corder and the AUDIOterminals on the rear ofthe TV. 3 Connect a video cablebetween the VIDEO OUT-PUT jack on the cam-corder and the VIDEO ter-minal on the rear of theTV. 1 Loc...
Page 23 - Remove the batteries and store; Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .9 ▼ 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 bat-teries last for about one year...
Page 24 - C h a p t e r T h r e e; P E R A T I O N; You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
O P E R A T I O N 3 .1 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION C h a p t e r T h r e e O P E R A T I O N 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug &Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little whileand then the “Language”menu is automatically displayed. Turning the TV On and Off ...
Page 26 - Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays; Viewing the Menus
O P E R A T I O N 3 .3 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus Viewing the Display ▼ The on-screen displays disappear after about twelve seconds. When Closed Caption has been set,the icon( ) will appear by press- ing the Display button. ▼ 1 With the...
Page 27 - Selecting a Menu Language
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .4 Selecting a Menu Language 3 Press MENU twice to exit. 2 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language:English, Spanish, orFrench. Plug & Play 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”,then press the VOL +...
Page 28 - Memorizing the Channels; and; Selecting the Video Signal-source
O P E R A T I O N 3 .5 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 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 el...
Page 29 - Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method); The TV automatically cycles; button at any time
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .6 3 Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of theavailable channels. Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) ▼ The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channelsand stores them in memory. Thistakes about one ...
Page 30 - Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
O P E R A T I O N 3 .7 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”,then press the VOL+ but- ton. Labeling : ---- 2 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select“Add/Erase”.Press the VOL+ button. Labeli...
Page 31 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons; When you press; or; , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the; Directly Accessing Channels; Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.; To select a channel over 100, press the; Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel; To quickly switch between two; Adjusting the Volume; Using Mute
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .8 Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to change channels. 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 memoriz...
Page 32 - Labeling the Channels; next to the channel number.; Note: You cannot select
O P E R A T I O N 3 .9 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Labeling the Channels (TXN2734F / TXN2434F / TXN2730F / TXN2726) Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a num-...
Page 33 - Setting the Clock; When selecting the hours, be sure; The time will appear every time
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .10 Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screenmenu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select“Function”. Press the VOL + button. Plug & Play 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Time” menu. Press the VOL + button: The Ti...
Page 34 - Customizing the Picture; After adjusting an item, the gauge
O P E R A T I O N 3 .11 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 1 Press MENU to display menu. Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0 Dynamic Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, andsharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use ...
Page 35 - Using Automatic Picture Settings; Dynamic
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .12 Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) thatare preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by makinga selection from the menu. Or, you can...
Page 36 - Customizing the Sound
O P E R A T I O N 3 .13 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 2 Press the VOL - or VOL + button repeatedly, untilthe word “Custom” isselected.(When Custom is select-ed, the words “Adjust”will appear on thescreen.) 3 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Adjust”, thenpress the VOL+ button. (The words Bass, Treb...
Page 37 - Using Automatic Sound Settings; Standard
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .14 Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”)that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by making a selection from theon-screen menu. Or, you can select “C...
Page 38 - Setting The On/Off Melody; You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off.
O P E R A T I O N 3 .15 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Melody”, thenpress the VOL+ or VOL– button to select the “On”or “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button to select “Sound” menu ,then press the VOL+ but- ton. Setting The On/Of...
Page 39 - Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape
O P E R A T I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .16 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR orCamcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select“Channel”, then press the VOL+ button....
Page 40 - C h a p t e r F o u r; P E C I A L; Customizing Your Remote Control; Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVD; The remote control has four; If your VCR or DVD does not turn; When your remote control is in the
4 .1 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 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 Customizing Your Remote Control (TXN2734F / TXN2036F / TXN2730F / TXN2726) Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can also operate a...
Page 41 - VCR Codes
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .2 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S VCR Codes 15,88 24 26,31,32 22,25 11 19 16,18,22,54,55,61 17,62 16,18,22,54,55,61 23 16,21 9,16,17,23,24,55 62,73,76 3,4,5,6,7,8,22,54,85 23,25 9 24 36 17,18,19,22,24,29,32,36,43 50,51,56,58,66,71,74,76,77,79 11,21,27,28,52,57,67...
Page 42 - Cable Box Codes; Make sure you enter both digits; If your cable box does not turn; When your remote control is; Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box
4 .3 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Cable Box Codes 15,1615,16 5 3 4 15,16 20 54 12,13,23,31,32,33,38,44,75,76,77 11,12,20,21,42,56 45,51,54 12,13,23,31,32,33,38 44,54,70,73 6 45,51 15,16,27,29,34,36 37,40,41,48,49 1 17 24,46 24 11,35,47,69 15,16,27,29,34,36,37 40,...
Page 43 - Fine Tuning Channels; Press the MENU button to
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .4 Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriatechannel. Press the MENU button to display the menu.Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”menu, then press the VOL+ button. Lab...
Page 44 - Changing the Screen Size; Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
4 .5 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu. Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0 Dynamic 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select "Size". Digital NR : Off Tilt : 0 Dynamic 3 Press the VOL + ...
Page 45 - Digital Noise Reduction
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .6 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the DigitalNoise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear onthe screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + ...
Page 47 - Using the Surf Feature
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .8 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Using the 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 Surf to “5 minutes”, ...
Page 48 - Setting the On/Off Timer; Before using the timer, you must
4 .9 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select"Function" menu, thenpress the VOL+ button. Plug & Play 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select "Time"...
Page 49 - Setting the Sleep Timer; If no function buttons
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .10 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 5 Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ (or CH ▼ ) button to turn the on-timer “On.” (Repeatedlypressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button will alter- nate between on and off.) 6 When finished, press the VOL + button ....
Page 50 - Sound Features; The text at the bottom of the
4 .11 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, ora Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation.Sometimes SAP has unrelated i...
Page 51 - • Turbo Sound
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .12 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume ) • Turbo Sound Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of sound (and includesother effects). • Surround “Surround” converts a monaural sound signal...
Page 52 - caption mode; In; text mode; , information unrelated; Viewing Closed Captions; and on the tape’s packaging:; Different channels and fields
4 .13 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S ▼ Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur duringclosed caption transmissions, especial-ly those of live events. There may be asmall delay before captions appearwhen you change channels. These arenot malfunctions of t...
Page 53 - POWER OFF
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .14 S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate forchildren. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chiprestrictions can be set up or changed...
Page 54 - How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”
4 .15 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previoussection.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV gui...
Page 58 - 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; Poor picture
5 .1 C HAPTER F IVE : T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Possi...
Page 59 - 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
A PPENDIX A .1 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow theseguidelines 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 ap...
